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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
4
A call for leaders to rise above crass behavior and remain accountable to the people they serve. Leaders must avoid immorality, maintain integrity, and accept criticism. The piece stresses mutual dependency between employer and employee and urges fair treatment, wages, and respect to foster productive business and community progress.
A Caribbean context critiques US rule after the purchase of the Danish West Indies. The piece, noting Rear Admiral James H. Oliver as Governor, alleges rising prejudice and pending disorder among islanders. It portrays Georgians as hierarchical overpowering the local population and laments potential riot and conflict.
Islanders proclaim they will treat uniformed U S staff with respect only if the Americans honor local citizens. Native leaders reject race based deference and warn against harassment or assault, urging peaceful self defense and firm stance for rights.
Sunday services across Kennett Square churches drew large crowds. Friendship A M E Zion led love feast and sermon with Rev C Wright and Rev Boston Parsons. Ministers discussed Looking for Jesus with Rev Turner, and visiting pastors joined in prayer meetings and lessons.
A short item notes a person recovering from a fall and improving. Mrs. Wm. H. Edwards of Media visits Union church parsonage as guest of Rev. and Mrs W. H. Baker. Weddings begin in Hockesson Delaware with more expected before June ends. Kennett All Stars continue victories. Readers praised by several named local women and couples, with a trip for Anna Carter and Arnina M. Reed to Philadelphia last week.
Darby PA June 27 Mr Daniel Stokes veteran barber has moved to corner Tenth Street and Maple Terrace. The Norman family welcomed a baby girl last week. The Protective and Improvement Association of Darby has faced adverse conditions but many members remain committed. The town sees South migrant pressure with no vacant houses, urging savings to buy property on Forrester Avenue and School Street. buyers include Thomas Macken and Premo.
The Bristol Pa page notes Martha Royal Court No 5 of Cyrene funeral at Second Baptist Church with Rev Edward Fells. social by Miss Lucy Allen and Miss Bessie Roberts. visitors from far and near. Mentions quarterly meeting at Bethel AME July 1 and Men’s Day on July 8. Local travels include Mr and Mrs Walter Jenkins hosting guests and various Bristol residents visiting Langhorne Philadelphia Overbrook and Rockymount. John Reed buys 845 Pine St residence. shirtwaist dance by Jass Orchestra in Wilmington Del.. Bethel AME church services, Sunday school and pastor Rev W R Gullins.
Moorestown notes report Fortitude Lodge No. 85 sermon by Grand Treasurer F T M Webster from Exodus 3 5 and a Bethel A M E church sermon by Rev George Rice of Camden N J. Local residents Miss Anna Grimes Miss Ella Stevens Mrs Ida White and others are mentioned alongside visiting guests from Philadelphia Washington D C and Camden.
Twenty three pupils graduated from Watts Grammar School in a ceremony at Calvary Baptist church. Beatrice Adams Emma Banks Helen Christian and twenty others received diplomas to enter Chester High School. Dr. William Creditt and Dr. Linwood Eisenberg addressed the class as principal J R Bennett led prayers and a pupil chorus performed.
Madame J C King evangelist preached at Tabernacle Baptist Frankford 11 a m and at Ebenezer Baptist Lancaster for a women's day service. The piece notes community visits, a Moonlight Excursion, lodge sermons, a wedding, a surprise parsonage party, and ongoing church events.
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