Masonic Parade Marks St Johns Day in Philadelphia
Grand Master Andrew S. Coles led a parade of 300 Knights Templars and 2,600 lodge members from the Masonic Hall to Olympia. Ceremonies featured multiple bands, with Joshua H. Woodland as committee chair and Daniel B. as master of ceremonies. Coles, youngest elected, spoke on growth and aims of his administration.
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St. John's Day
Jane
Broad and
Beinbridge Sts
Andrew S. Coles
M. W. Grand Lodge
Penneylvania
Cornucopia
11Th Streets Masonic Hall
Olympia
Keystone
Bike
Masonic Band of
Camden
Knights Templars
Joshua H. Woodland
Daniel B
Coles
Brother Coles
Penn
Young graduate earns Phi Beta Kappa at University of Chicago
Irvin C. Molliton of 3363 South Park Avenue has been elected to Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Chicago. A former Oberlin student, he spent most of his college years at Chicago and earned La Verne Noyes and Gimley scholarships. He is the son of a well known local figure and plans to enter the University of Chicago law school in the autumn.
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Chicago
Irvin
Molliton
South Park Avenue
University of Chicago
Ilinois
Phi Beta, Kappa, & National
Morrison
Oberlin’ College
Has
Edge
la. Verne Noyes Scho
Gmiley Schollare
Kappa Araternity
As Hison
Artiny
University of Chicago Law Bool
Old Sweetheart Bride Marries in St Louis Union
Miss Litian mi and Mr. M Hazard wed June 10 in St Louis Missouri. The couple announced the ceremony details amid a crowded church setting with family and friends in attendance.
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Litian mi
Mr. M. Hazard
Gollége
5. Louis, Mo
Hae
Charles Satchell Morris Jr Prize Grows In Norfolk
The Norfolk prize honors the famed young colored orator Charles Satchell Morris Jr. with a $20 gift. The award recognizes the best oration by a student at Princess Street Washington, noting Morris's distinguished record in East and West competitions.
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Charles Satchelli
McKee City Land Boom and Million Dollar Offer
McKee City on the Pennsylvania Route to Atlantic City grows as owner builds a palatial railroad station and fifty acre farms. Capitalists including Pierpont Morgan reportedly offer one million dollars for the heart of the city, all of which is refused. McKee’s Philadelphia properties also form a vast fortune.
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McKee City
Pennsylvania
Atlantic City
Pierpont Morgan
McKee
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Hair Fashion Feature Shines at Local Dance Night
The June 15 entertainment at Mme Josephine Holloway's Union showcases a standout Philadelphia event. Spectators praise varied hair styles described as the "real stuff," giving a striking brown tone and a glamorous look.
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Mme
Josephine Holloway
Waste Dream Dancing Academy
Philadelphia
Sergeant-at-Arms Appointed at National Republican Convention
Mr Ambrose Smith of 2128 Catherine Street was named Sergeant-at-Arms at the National Republican Convention in Chicago. He has received this appointment eleven times over forty four years.
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Ambrose Smith
Catharine Etréet
Chicago
Woman slain in sleep near husband on 11th street
Ola Stratton thirty one was found with her throat cut in her bed beside her husband at 1146 8 11th street early Tuesday. Police suspect former lodger Robert Carter who had a key to the house. he has not been found as we go to press.
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Ola Stratton
Strattons
Hospi
Robert Carter
Carter
Arrest 2 in Duluth Lynching
Two white men in Duluth Minnesota were arrested for being part of a local mob that tried a man last week. The alleged members were identified as involved in the violent courthouse-style incident.
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Duluth
Minn
Fodas
Dr Turner Lectures on Preventive Medicine in West Virginia
Dr John P Turner delivered the principal address before the Medical Cop of West Virginia at Bluefield West Virginia this week. He urged legislation to prevent marriage of tubercular persons and emphasized prenatal observations. He called for drastic federal laws to prevent the spread of tuberculosis and similar diseases.
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John P. Turner
Medical Cop
West Virginia
Blueld
W. Va
Turner
White Cop Clubs Colored Officer On His Own Beat
The article investigates the shooting of Albert H. Bush by Robert H. Tanner, a colored officer. It argues Bush suffers spells and was not on the force recently, suggesting possible influence keeping him employed amid controversy.
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Albert H. Bush
Robert H. Tanner
Force
Former Soldier Kills Two at Norfolk Home
Norfolk Va June 22 Believed mentally unbalanced by wounds and gas exposure while serving with the American Expeditionary Forces John Nash killed Mesdames Ethel Davis and Mattie Whittaker and wounded John Kelley shot through the lungs and Mrs Sallie Carrington shot through the breast. Nash claimed attackers were conjuring him at his father’s home near Carolina Junction on the outskirts of South Norfolk and rang the police.
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Norfolk
John Nash
Mesdames Ethel Davis
Mattie Whittaker
John Kelley
Sallie Carrington
Nash
Carolina Junction
South Norfolk
Great Gathering at Wilberforce University Commencement Day
Xenia Ohio June 16 During week events at Wilberforce University thousands attended a commencement program in Galloway Hall. One hundred forty one graduates received diplomas as Prof Scarborough announced his retirement after twelve years of leading the institution and a new president was elected. Cardi Bp Carey and several bishops attended the exercises and the York Independent editor Hamilton Holt addressed the class on the greatest problem before the country.
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Wilberforce University
Xenia
Ohio
Wilbers Sity
Wilberforce
Nature
Aghliev
T. .Ver
Wright
Cieties
Ransom
Alumni Association
Galloway Hall
Chas
Morris
Hamilton Holt
York Independent
Bearborough
Bishop Carey
D. Cook
Chicago
Charlies 8. Smith
F. Lee
John. M. Hurst
Wiliam” Heard
Investigation committee finds after examining witnesses
The finding of the investigation committee lists L. J. Coppin and Bishop J. Albert Johnson of Philadelphia along with Rev. H. Y. Arnett Rev. R. R. Wright Dr. Julius Caldwell of Nashville Bishop J. Flipper of Georgia Bishop Fountain Bishop Connor Dr. Hadley and Bishop J. N. Ross as examined witnesses.
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L. J. Coppin
J. Albert Johnson
Philadelphia
H. Y. Arnett
R. R. Wright
Julius Caldwell
Nashville
J. 8
Flipper
Georgia
Fountain
Connor
Hadley
J. N. Ross
Prominent Wilberforce President Vacates Post After 12 Years
The Wilberforce Board of Trustees in Xenia Ohio declared the presidency vacant and planned to elect Prof Craig to succeed Prof Scarborough. Bishop Joshua Jones, newly presiding, faced opposition amid allegations of plotting to oust Scarborough to favor his son Gilbert Jones, dean of the University. Supporters lament Scarborough's retirement after forty years of service.
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Xenia
Wilberforce
Prof
Craig
Scarborough
Shaffer
Joshua Jones
Jones
Woman Leaves Bulk Of Estate To Colored Friends
North Carolina June 22. Maggie Ross, from an old white family, died here recently and her will shows the bulk of a large estate going to colored people. Mittie Hudson, colored, is bequeathed half of the $75 000 estate. The bale once was divided among colored friends and local colored churches.
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N. C
Maggie-Ross
North Carolina
Mittie — Hudson
Workman Shot to Death After Being Robbed in Essington
Chester, June 22. Emerson Ellis of Baltimore, 30, robbed and shot early yesterday in Essington while working for Kerr Company contractors. He was found alive, transported to Ridley Park Hospital, where Coroner Griffith took charge. Ellis lived in dormitories and had his pay envelope stolen. a bullet wound was found in his body.
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Chester
Emerson Ellis
Baltimore
Essington
Ridley Park
Revery
Griffith
Ellis
Church Kerr Company
Eptions
Fountain recaptured after jailbreak near Easton
Isaiah Fountain sentenced to death for alleged assault on a white girl was recaptured fourteen miles from Easton, Maryland, Tuesday afternoon after escaping jail a week earlier. He is believed by many whites and blacks to be innocent.
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Easton
Isaiah Fountain
Here
Fountain
Prominent Chester Doctor Dies After Short Illness
Dr. George Thomas, a well known physician who practiced in Chester for years, died Friday morning after appendicitis. Funeral services were held Monday morning at Asbury M. E. Church in Chester. He leaves a widow and one child.
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George Thomas
Chester
Asbury M. E. Church
White Sailors Guilty of Starting the Chicago Riot
A Reciprocal News Service report discusses Chicago riots and the burning of an American flag by sailors. It defends peaceable Abyssinians and condemns anti American sentiment while noting Navy decorum and public misperceptions.
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Chicago
Aboasanine
Gort
Bethel Church to Honor Bishop John Hurst with Degree
Baltimore leaders gather Wednesday evening as Bethel Church plans a testimonial for Bishop John Hurst. He will receive the degree of Doctor of Laws at the commencement ceremony. The event also honors L Gaines and M ee Maxwell at the colored high school graduation.
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Baltimore
Bethel
John Hurst
L. Gaines
M.ee
Joshua Maxwell
Dream Dancing recital delights audience in Tuesday program
Mme presided at the piano as trains Tuesday entertained with white’s graceful performance. Dream Dancing notes and deft piano touch drew admiration from an audience entranced by the flawless artistry. Pupils displayed notable tact and talent.
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Ayrne White
Tam
Mme
Local Notice From Greenwood City Leads To Prayer Request
Fragmentary clipping reports a Greenwood incident with a request for prayers. The readable portion mentions a person identified as Walher and a reference to eight injuries or a duration of eight days. No clear outcome or action stated.
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Albert H
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Chris J. Perry
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Walher Slepeee
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