Colored delegates in Chicago face unseating and barred entry
Washington reports that colored delegates returning from Chicago describe systematic unseating and exclusion from the convention. They recount “steam roller” and “mushroom” tactics, with many weeping as principles promised to their predecessors were surrendered. The piece notes a shift toward Warren G. Harding as Republican standard bearer and foreshadows San Francisco conventions.
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Lincoln
Grant
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
San Francisco
Chicago
Severas Ea
Harding
Ania Allie
Cleveland
Farmer to Establish Colony in Back-to-Farm Movement
A plan to form a community of North Termers joining a back-to-farm movement is being developed by HLPF. Ewing aims to secure land tracts and payments as part of the scheme amid unclear details and racial language.
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HLPF
Ewing
Second Escape From Jail While Awaiting Execution
Easton Maryland June 15 Isaiah Fountain a Black man awaiting execution for criminal assault on 14 year old Bertha Simpson of Trappe made his second escape from the jail here tonight Fountain had previously escaped months ago and was hunted in the swamps for four days before recapture
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Easton
Isaiah Fountain
Bertha Simpson
Trappe
Fountain
Colored Boy Blackiston Earns Penn PhD at 22
Harry Spencer Blackiston, a colored student, received the Doctor of Philosophy degree at the University of Pennsylvania during its 164th annual commencement. He is the youngest to earn the honor since the university’s founding, having completed high school in 1913 and entering Penn at sixteen.
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University of Pennsylvania
Harry Spencer Blackiston
Blackiston
Ships
Harry 8. Blackiston
Central High School
Moton Addresses Bordentown School Commencement
Principal R. R. Moton of Tuskegee Institute spoke at Bordentown Industrial School’s June 11 ceremonies. Diplomas were given by Col. D. Stewart Craven. graduates include Miff Fauntleroy Willmer Mayo Thelma Nichols Eva McDaniels Mae Ford Taylor Paul Jones George Ford Francis Morgan George Watkins.
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Bordentown Industrial School
Ross
Sherman Cole
Lancelot Reddick
Joel
Victor Daniel
D. Stewart Craven
Bordentown
Miff Fauntleroy
Willmer Mayo
Thelma Nichols
Eva McDaniels
Mae Ford
Taylor
Paul Jones
George Ford
Francis Morgan
George Watkins
Motoh
Tuskegee Institute
Ipone Ag
Virginia Woman Sues The Observer for Alleged Libel
A Virginia woman, Fannette W. Penn of Alexandria, sues the Observer publishers Al Thomas and Cincinnatus Major for $10,000 damages in city court alleging libel. The suit claims an article damaged her name and public credit and was published to injure her reputation.
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United States Supreme Court
J. C. Jackson
Philadelphia
New England Baptist Convention
Enon Baptist Church
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Fannette W. Penn
Alex. Va
al- Thomas
Cincinnatus Major
Observer
Washington
New York
Fourth annual closing of Womens Choral Society
The Womens Choral Society held its fourth annual closing on Wednesday evening February 2 at Morning Star Church. Under L Moore the society presented skilled artistry with Dunbar selections, a solo by Miss Thomas, readings by Miss Blanghe Taylor, piano by Mrs Laura Drake, and a morning-themed solo. A large audience expressed delight at the entertainment.
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Women's Choral Society
Morning Star Church
20Th Street
Reed Street
L. Moore
Mauric Lt
Dunbar
Miss Thomas
Annie Montague
Blanghe Taylor
Laura Drake
Woman Sentenced to Six Months for Annoying Doctor
New York June 16 Fannie Giles 35 of 426 West 190th Street was jailed in City Prison for up to six months after default bail of 600 dollars to ensure good behavior for one year. Magistrate Frothingham found her guilty of annoying Dr Rugent P Roberta of 130 West 139th Street by knocking on the window of his home and striking him on the face on a street night.
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New York
Fannie Giles
Frothingham
the Heights Court
Rugent P. Roberta
139Th Street
Graduate from Temple University Honored at Evening Ceremony
A Temple University graduate, Mise Watkins, received a Bachelor of Arts degree at an evening ceremony. The event highlighted the achievements of graduates stepping forward from the university.
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Temple University
Mise Watkins
Open Door pageant inspires Savannah audience
In Savannah on June 18 at the Municipal Auditorium over 300 people participated in the Open Door pageant. Trained by Miss Gertrude Ware and Miss Katherine Davies of Atlanta University, the production showcased progress of the race in America with a choir singing negro melodies.
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Savannah
Municipal Auditorium
America
Gertrude Ware
Katherine Davies
Atlanta Univer
Natives Protest Segregation Plan in Africa
In Lagos Sierra Leone Africa natives protest a $15 000 000 loan to develop a separate wide street area for whites while pushing the colored population to the suburbs. The plan aims to segregate communities in a new district with broad thoroughfares.
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Africa
Lagos
Sierra Leon
Red Cross Explains Rules for Returning Deceased Soldiers
The Red Cross and War Department Cemeterial Division outline three rules for repatriating bodies of American soldiers. First, those buried in Germany Luxembourg or northern Russia are to be brought home regardless of relatives. Second, bodies from other countries except France are returned unless relatives request otherwise. Third, remains from France are returned only at the nearest relatives' request.
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Pet Cross
Red Cross
War Department
Germany
Luxembourg
Russia
France
Policeman Robert Turner Charged Over District Shootout
Robert Turner a colored policeman of the South District has been arrested charged with shooting fellow officer Albert Bush a white policeman of the same district. The incident occurred during patrol duties on the Weynight patrol boats. Bush’s injuries are not in.
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Robert Turner
Sth
Albert Bush
Bush
McKee's Estate the Greatest of Negro Property Owners
In a syndicated column the writer profiles Col John McKee, Philadelphia's famed Black property magnate. It notes his rise from waiter for James Potter and James Prosser to owner of the All Night Restaurant on Market Street, using his marriage to Prosser’s daughter to expand his business and forge a path to substantial wealth. The piece previews further details on page 7.
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Philadelphia
Col
John McKee
James Potter
James Prosser
King
Market Street
McKee
Prosser
Straightway
Saratoga
Dr. Algernon B. Jackson Weds Elizabeth A. Newman
Dr. Algernon B. Jackson chief of staff Mercy Hospital married Miss Elizabeth A. Newman on Monday June 14 1920 at the bride’s mother's residence Rock House Road Media Pa. The ceremony was witnessed by close family. The couple will be at home to friends Wednesday evening July 14.
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Algernon B. Jackson
Mercy Hospital
Elizabeth A. Newman
Rock House Road
Media
Jackson
Prominent Musician Ida Chestnutt Dies at Home
Mrs Ida Gilbert Chestnutt a noted contralto singer pianist and organist from the Gilbert musical family died at her home after a long illness Funeral services were held at her residence 609 N 43rd Street with ministers from multiple churches officiating She is survived by a sister Mrs Le Rolman and three brothers Wm C Clarence and Leon Gilbert.
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Ida Gilbert Chestnutt
Phillips
Jeve
Floyd Tompkins
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
B. C. Young
Phillips Brooks Memorial
F. Garrett
St. Thomas, Knight and DaCosta Harewood
Church of St. John the Divine
le Rolman
Wm. C. Clarence
Leon Gilbert
First K D Circle of Colored Women Organized
Davenport June 14 The Phyllis Wheatley circle of Kings Daughters to be composed of colored women organized in Moline this week under Mrs J E Cowley state president. Twelve charter members adopted and limited to 35 members. It will work among colored people and plan to hire a visiting nurse and pursue charitable efforts.
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D Davenport
Phyllis Wheatley
King's Daughters
Moline
J. E. Cowley
Kings Daughters
Plans to Purchase Howard Theatre by Colored Citizens
Washington plans to form a company to buy the Howard Theatre with Andrew J. Thomas as president. The venture is capitalized at $60,000.
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Howard Theatre
Washington, D. C
Andrew J. Thomas
Duluth Lynching Stuns Northern City as Mob Hangs Suspects
Commentary condemns a five thousand strong mob in Duluth Minnesota for storming the jail and executing three black suspects after a mock trial. Officials failed to intervene and similar anti black violence is linked to wider racially charged outrage across the nation.
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Duluth
Memphis Negro department store planned for October
Negro capital is being raised for a department store to be opened in Memphis by and for the race, aiming for operation by October 1. Twenty one thousand of the capital stock, totaling 109 thousand dollars, is in the bank and the site is purchased. This marks the fourth sizable business venture started by local Black merchants in recent months.
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Memphis
Tenn
School of Social Service Confers Graduates
Among the graduates were Miss Mary F. Minton and Miss Irma L. Troy from the Department of Child Welfare. The closing exercises occurred Wednesday in the Art Alliance Gardens.
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School of Social Service
Mary F. Minton
Irma L. Troy
Department of Child Welfare
Art Alliance Gardens
James Granger Held on Liquor Transport Charge
James Granger, colored, arrested on the charge of transporting liquor, waived a hearing and was held under $500 for court.
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James Granger
Citizens Rally For Colored Regiment at Union Baptist
A large crowd gathers at Union Baptist Church despite rain to back a move for a colored regiment for Philadelphia. speakers including Lieut Everett Johnson Major Joseph Batley Rev Frank Butler Captain R S Williams urge action and pledge to forward requests to the President and state officials.
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Union Baptist Church
Elphia
Andrew F. Stevens
Stevend
Lieut
Everett Johnson
France
Dr. de
Thompson
Sam
Peerless
Doctor Hinkson
RE. W. Henry
Spark Dickey
Wm. T. Lewis
Everett
Frank Butler
R. 5
Williams
Lawnside
N. J
Wiliams
Won Colored Students Dominate Meet Despite Bar Ruling
In Wichita Kansas on June 14 the school board faced a protest from colored parents after an order to bar Ren from events was challenged. The superintendent noted last year that colored children won most events and the order was rescinded.
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Wichita
Kan
Eee Ees
Wheatley Center of the Colonia L opened by Y W C A
Denver observers report the Wheatley Center of the Colonial YWCA opened to the public with a three day dedication. About 700 visitors toured the facility at 2467 street, which offers board and rooms at reasonable rates. Anna C. M presided, delivering an address and Rev S H Stripling spoke on Sunday.
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Denver
Col
Thelis Wheatley Center
Colonial
Miss Gpratlan Wins Scholarship to University
A student from Manus High School, Miss Gpratlan, earned a scholarship to a Denver university in recognition of high standing and character. The announcement notes her academic achievements as she prepares for college.
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Denver
Cok
Jane
Mixe
Ty Tees
Manus High
Echooi Coe
Woman Injured Falling From Window
Miss Ella Gale of 46 Fountain Street fell from a window on Monday and suffered serious injuries be ing taken to the Homeopathic Hospital for treatment.
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Ella Gale
Fountain Street
Bomeopathic Hospital
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