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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1914
Page
4
A strong stance is taken against unsigned letters criticizing editors or staff. The statement condemns cowardice and insists only signed communications be considered. It frames anonymity as unacceptable and signals a demand for accountability in readers’ letters.
The Cheyney Training School for Teachers marked its close of year with strong exhibits and praise for Principal L P Hill. The piece remembers Mrs Fannie Jackson Coppin as a pivotal founder whose vision linked mental and vocational training and fostered race loyalty and moral leadership.
A speaker praises Prof Hill for recalling I. C. Y. alumni to Cheyney and earning their friendship support. He credits Friends Society for education funding and laments local merchants for lacking post graduation opportunities, noting the impact on the city's citizens and future careers.
The article reports that Congress and the President clash over adjournment with advocates for a break urging a return later. The President insists Congress stay in session to enact his policy agenda, despite heat and political risk. Many allied Democrats urge delaying, while opponents prepare to leave office after opposing the President’s policy.
The piece defends Senator Penrose against predicted ousting by rivals and muckrakers. It cites primary results with Penrose at 219 971 votes, Dimmich 112 294, Pinchot 46 782, arguing Penrose is the strongest candidate to represent the state in the U S Senate and urging united Republican support.
Col Roosevelt returns to the United States after a Spain visit for his son's wedding. He says he will not actively pursue the fall campaign due to health and lack of interest. He rules out being Progressive Party candidate for New York governor but hints at possible presidential nomination in two years, possibly on a Republican progressive ticket.
The piece analyzes Roosevelts influence within the Republican and Progressive parties, warning of factional splits over tariff policy, imperial questions, and suspected spoils systems. It notes plans to reward faithful party members, affect government staffing, and impact colored government employees amid Democratic dominance.
A critical colonial era analysis argues that Democratic promises of lower living costs, broader employment, and industrial growth failed after two years in power. It claims food prices rose, mills closed, and imports from Europe increased, leaving laborers earning less per dollar. The piece predicts a response from the working class.
Notwithstanding the rules of the Civil Service the party to be dismissed should be informed of charges and allowed to refute them showing political favoritism must have no influence in appointment or dismissal.
The Bustill clan history recalls Cyrus Bustill and Annie Bustill Smith detailing Philadelphia life from the Revolutionary era. Notes recount land claims, Edgehill estate, Quaker ties, and the Free African Society with figures like Richard Allen and James Forten shaping early Black uplift. Continued next week.
Mrs. Thomas H. Gibson will move to Asbury Park to serve as chef at the Ardley Hotel. Wilmingtonians attended I. C. Y. commencement at Cheyney Pa. Rev C A A Green preached at Moore’s AME and Miller College of the Bible Educational Association events are planned. Local residents recover from surgery and host social gatherings while youth sports teams and pool openings are announced.
Mrs. William Brooks and others attended the Sons of Veterans Convention in Baltimore. Mrs Lydia Jefferson visited Philadelphia as a guest. Dr P O Connell preached at Zion M E Church. Howard High graduation address by Rev F H Butler of Mount Clair. Baccalaureate by Rev J B Isaacs at Gilbert Church. Hopkins Theatre to show notable Negroes in moving pictures. Hot weather noted.
In Norristown on June 23 Mr. Dennis of W LaFayette St. has been ill for days. Mrs. Ada Dunston visited her brother John Blackwell. Mrs. Martha Blackwell and two children assisted a sick mother. Miss Laura E. Nicholas spent Sunday in Philadelphia. The Giants were beaten by Bryn Mawr 8 to 5 on Saturday. Bryn Mawr players and locals note hospitality to visiting teams. A wedding was solemnized for Mrs Amy Nicholas and a cat.
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