Independence Day Vision of Freedom For All Races
A passionate tribute to July Fourth, urging end to racial hate and lynching. It calls for unity among Americans and allied nations in the fight for democracy, rights, and freedom for every race, while honoring those who sacrifice in war. The piece emphasizes the Liberty Bell as a symbol for all people and the dawning hope of equality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Limpia
America
Wagner
Pillow
Judah thy sun has set poem on Zion and civilization
A Pittsburgh notice laments a mythic Zion gospel and the fading of a self styled divine nation. It contrasts ancient truths with modern progress and declares the God presented by the era broke down ancient caste walls as humanity moves toward a single human race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Old
Jordan
Zion
Earth
Judah
A Book for Your Library
A bound copy of Dean Kelly Miller of Howard University’s great paper with an introduction by Albert Bushnell Hart is now available from The Macmillan Company New York. Priced at 60 cents, it is urged that no library be without it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macmillan Company
New York
Dean Kelly Miller
Howard University
Albert Bushnell Hart
The Policewoman Controversy Over Appointing Women Officers
A Philadelphia editorial denounces policewomen as politically tainted and questions their appointment noting public distrust of several precincts. It argues some officers corrupt the force while urging careful selection by officials to avoid disgrace and increased resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Closing of Fifth Year at First Baptist Sharon Hill
Sharon Hill PA June 26 First Baptist Church pastor W E B Scott marks his fifth year with a morning sermon The evening service featured Rev James Sumilar The church held a fifth annual reception with speakers praising the pastor and a $44 gift presented to him and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Hill
First Baptist Churesh
W. EB. Scott
Root
Branch
The
Morning Star
James Sumilar
Matthew
L. C. ‘Coleman
L. Spain
H. Kinsey
B. Lee
Deacon Robinson
James Yates
W. Ellis
Ellison
A. Downings
P.I. Scott
Irow
West Philadelphia
Ed Howard
Hook Road
Helen Spain
Carey
Clifton
Little Alice
Arthur Craig
Homer Odum
Swarthmore
Chicago
Haines
Jet Meg Ed
McNairwon
Social notes from Sharon Hill and Philadelphia
Guests of honor Miss Lottie Langston Miss Gertie Gibbs and Mr John Black of Philadelphia visit the Johnson villa on Sharon avenue. Numerous local residents attend events with civic notices, weddings and church rallies reported along with school and camp updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Langston
Gertie Gibbs
John Black
Philadelphia
Johnson Villa
Sharon Avenue
David .Brown
George Duguid
Sharon Hill
Joseph Coy
North Philadelphia
N. J
Charles Fisher
Fitzgerald
Rebecca May
Mack
Eugene Bowls
Robert Adamson
Tribbet Avenue
Theodore Randolph
Camp Meade
Madelene Randolph
Havre de Grace
Washington
Randolph
Allen
Green
Gibbs
Germantown
West Chester
Eva Jefferson
Cape Charles
Pennsylvania
Sparrow
West Philadelphia
Mt. Zion C. M. E. Church
Parker
Wilmington
Drummond
Morton
G. T. Long
Northwestern Breezes at Union A. M. E. Church and Local Gatherings
The Union A. M. E. Church service drew a large crowd with a sermon on In the Beginning God and a praised choir. Bible Schools at Morris Brown Avenue and Berean Presbyterian highlighted children and awards. North Philadelphia Club YWCA dedication set for June 30 1918 at Ridge avenue with ceremonies. A Haven M E Church benefit program at Union A M E featured a play and one act farce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union A. M. E
Bible School
Morris Brown Avenue
Katie Moore
Mary E. Williams
Bible School of
Berean Presbyterian Church
Ella Whitaker
B. Williams
North Philadelphia Club
Ridge Avenue
W. H. Dwellie
D. D
W. EB. Jones
Miller Memorial Baptist Church
Richland Garden
Newport
Jerry Maddox
Service Club
Thomas Teal
North Thirteenth Street
Christian Endeavor
Union A. M. Church
Mra
Media High School grants diplomas to two local girls
In Media Pa on last Thursday and Friday two graduates are noted Susie Green of Media High School received her diploma and Gladys King daughter of Mrs Abbie King graduated with honors from Sandy Bank School. The piece also covers a large patriotic demonstration led by the Colored Citizens Patriotic Association and remarks on sermons and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May A. Dickerson
Bessie Mossell
Mr. Page Anderson
B. T. Tanner
Diamond Street
L. B. Moore
Washington, D. C
J. L. Witten
Matthew Anderson
Tanner Moore
Sadie Moswell
Pennsylvania University
M. Huston
Saulsbury
Our City
Norman Newsome and Son
Tacony
Union A. M. EB. Church
Thelma Clark
Newark
N. Y
Atlantic City
Harry Boulden
France
Fanny White
Assembly Hall
Arthur H. Fauset
Coleridge Taylor
Christian Endeavor’ Society
Lillian Wright
Camp Dix
Florida
John Wanamaker
Ella Whitaker
Arnold Book Bindery
Ber Trade
Media
The
Media High School
Susie Green
Miss Green
Gladys King
Abbie King
Sandy Bank
Miss King
Colored Citizens Patriotic Association of Media and Vicinity
George Somerville
Pierson
R. J. Baldwin
Penna
Jessie Pierson
J. H. Heyburn
Delaware County
Carvey
C. Frank Williamson
Henry Fussel
Trinity Church
Aaron T. Ryder
Hart Commanding
Dr. Ryder
Violet Nocho
Herschel Warren
Phila
Joseph Nocho
Special Summer Saturday Hours Notice
Office hours adjust for June July and August with Saturday closing time set at 1 00 PM each week this notice affects public access schedules and may impact appointments and services during the summer period.
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Philadelphia Tribune
South 16Th Street
Chris. J. Perry
G. Grant Williams
City Editor
Philadel Ae * Daeelphia
Bell Phone
Iickina
National Negro Press Association
New Standard Theatre
John T. Gibson
RAND
Arrants
Jazzerius
Russell - Bright CO
Irvin C. Miller & Company
Henry Jones
Evan Robinson
Blanche Thompson
Josephine Lazzo
Alice Ramsey
Mme. Keene
J.T Mosby
Waltz Dream Dancing Academy
N. 13Th St
Co. Og
Tex Madam Keene
Mosby * Forman
Theatre
Broad
Bainbridge Streets
Olympia
WM. Farnum
Edith Storey
Pearl White
Antonio Moreno
Volph Earle Williams
Bill Lliams
Hart
Charlie Chaplin
Fox
George Walsh
Jack Spurlock
Prodigal
Woman In the Web
Caprice
Blue Eyed Mary
Noble M. Johnson
Malvern
St. Paul's A. M. E
Mary Schenck
E. Banks
Bertha Williams
Chester County Hospital
Charlies Smith
Dover
Del
Robert E. Jones
New Orleans
Southwestern Christian Advocate
Zoar Methodist Episcopal Church
F. H. Butler
Jones
East Calvary
Haven
John Wesley
Simas
St. Daniel's
Zoar
C. A. Timbley
J. R. Brown
J. T. Pletcher
J. W. Jefferson
E. B. Parker
FP. H. Butler
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