22 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
1
A feature on Mrs A Sermon a noted undertaker in New Jersey praising a new house she built on the White Horse Pike. The piece notes the scenic setting spacious lawns winding paths and elegant interiors reflecting the owner’s taste and the architect’s skill.
June 14 reports the New Rapeist Convention’s session where Dr. William A. Greditt, METaN president, declines renomination and completes his duties. The body approves a testimonial and praises his service while funds are pledged for a handsome tribute from delegates.
Frederick Starr of the University of Chicago travels to West Africa around June 15 with Harry Foster Dean and Campbell Marvin. They sail from New York June 20 bound for Rotterdam then Tangier and Casablanca, later visiting Dakar Freetown and Monrovia. The Liberia mission explores anthropology politics and economy with aim of African redemption.
A column argues lack of mutual confidence hinders business growth and bank formation. It lauds George H. White of Peoples' Bank for fostering local enterprise and urges women’s influence and Christian outreach as keys to moral progress and community strength. A streetcar incident highlights racial class tensions and a mixed reaction.
A massive crowd fills the Coliseum as Taft and Roosevelt factions clash over the nomination. Root backs Taft while Roosevelt supporters challenge the delegates list, with Pennsylvania voices prominent in the temporary chairman vote. Taft’s election appears unlikely.
A Tribune notice reports a soap swindler who has begun his sentence in Chicago after a public warning about his movements weeks earlier. The article notes authorities warned residents to beware of his exploits and outlines the ongoing case details and confinement.
James Trexler, longtime editor of the Friedens-Bote, reaches 74 years of service in journalism. He began as a teen and has remained constant in the newsroom, continuing to oversee the paper in his hometown.
The Cheyney Institute ceremony drew about 150 visitors as 12 graduates received diplomas for teaching careers. Notable speaker Dr. Talcott Williams contrasted Japanese and Negro progress, urging graduates to lead in addressing health, morals, and education within their communities.
The first anniversary of the Julia White Priscilla Home for Awed Col ored People in LaMott Pennsylvania was held on Thursday June 6. A large crowd braved heavy rain and heard remarks from Rev. W E J of Miller Memorial, Rev Brown, Mrs Dillon, and N A Toliver among others. The home supports four inmates and aims to provide a comfortable safe place for the aged. Officers include President Mrs Helen C Brazington and treasurer Mrs Sasary Jackson.
The paper announces a four page Women’s Supplement on Saturday January 29 featuring business women and their stores. It lists participants from druggists to teachers and restaurateurs, urging orders by Thursday morning the 27th.
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