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Philadelphia Tribune

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1917

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Lincoln University Edges Vandals In Thrilling Match

Lincoln University defeated the Vandals of Atlantic City 34 to 30 in Musical Fund Monday night before the largest crowd in city history. Fred Pollard led Lincoln’s offense as Howard Briscoe and U. Young key contributors, while Vandals showed strong defense and an early lead. The game featured spirited crowd support, a postgame dance, and mixed social commentary on attendance by white spectators.

Lincoln University Vandal A. i Atlantic City Musical Fund Lincoln New Jersey Lions Randal Fred. Pollard En University Howard Briscoe Ixteen Vandel A. Young Butler Henderson Oung E Out Run U. Young Young Lin Hilton Nfalent New York Lincoln Roots Red Coat C. A. Lewis Fritz Pollard Brown University Lewis Lincoln Boys Walter Camp Pollard Wachenfalent

Af n Tea and Dance Hosted by Lemuel Proctor in Germantown

Lemuel B. Proctor of West Street Germantown entertained about one hundred ladies at an afternoon tea on Friday February 16 from 6 until dusk. In the evening from 8 to 12 he hosted a dance for the younger set with Miss Margaret Powell and Miss Helen Sellars.

Lemuel B. Proctor West Street Germantown Margaret Powell Helen Sellars

Physician Draws Color Line at Atlantic City Hospital

In Atlantic City on February 28 Dr. M Jelrod a recent graduate of the Surgical College of Philadelphia faced harsh rebuke for refusing to admit a member of the m to the Atlantic City hospital. The board of directors reportedly recommended dismissal. Dr Axelrod treated John Wallace a youth found half frozen but was denied a cot and sent to the city jail triggering a heated exchange with officers.

Hantic City N. J M. Jelrod Lirurgical College of Phila Atlantic City Hospital Axelrod John Wallace

Leak inquiry fee set for peace note case

Sherman L. ie of Boston to receive $15 as counsel to the House Rules committee in the peace note leak inquiry. The fee was approved unanimously by the committee though some members thought it small. The chairman said the work was a public service and the total inquiry cost would not exceed a stated limit.

Ington Sherman L.ie Boston Asas

District of Columbia votes dry in Sheppard bill passage

The District of Columbia voted dry tonight by a 273 to 137 margin, approving the Sheppard bill in the original form, prohibiting manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors after November. The vote marks a strict dry law for the capital amid related saloon activity.

Sheppard Ahibits Fossil Columbia

Bristol Notes From The Bethel A M E Church

Bristol Pa Feb 27 The Bethel A M E church events include services led by Rev W R Gullins Jr and a well attended Sunday school. Prize winners Anna Mercer and Samuel Miller. Beneficiary events for the Keystone band and Marth Royal Court No 5 anniversary noted. Undetailed deaths and illnesses mentioned with local visits and planned play Out In The Street.

Bristol Bethel A. M. E. Church Anna Mercer Samuel Miller Williams Harvey Rue A. M. Buckley Middletown Bristol A. M. E. Church Edna D. Gullins Germantown Philadelphia Ricketts William Lillian Ricketts Bethel A. M. E W. R. Gullins Thomas Evans Sarah Evans Mary Young Zilpha Page Torresdale Samuel Ricks Sarah Roe Clifford Payne Wood Street W. R. Gullins, Jr Keystone Marth Royal Court No. 5 Washington Hall L. H. Wilhite Odd Fellows Unes Samuel Ewe M Fells Race Street Henrietta Anderson Edward Samuel West Green Bay Second Baptist Church

Douglass Memorial Draws Record Olympia Crowd

Nearly 5500 people gathered at the Olympia Auditorium for the 100th anniversary of Frederick Douglass. The Frederick Douglass Memorial Hospital organized the event with Rev. H. Y. Arnett presiding and support from civic groups. Speakers included Rev. C. A. Tindley and Bishop Levi J. Coppin. Funds were raised by the hospital's ladies auxiliary to defend the institution amid opposition.

Olympia Auditorium Broad Street Bainbridge Street Frederick Douglass Frederick ‘Douglass Memorial Hospital H. Y. Arnett Elk's Band C. A. Tindley Justin Co. Carter A. W. Carpenter Levi J. Coppin Morrisett Hospital Rev. Carpenter Douglass

Wisconsin Upholds Her Good Name

Madison Wisconsin February 26 The Bennett Bill making it unlawful for colored and white persons to marry was defeated. The best people of the state refused to sanction such an infamous act.

Madison, Wis

Community Notes from West Philadelphia Facets Daily

West Philadelphia columns record social events at homes on Moss and Lex Streets, birthdays, dinners, and illness updates. They list church services at Bethel Baptist and Ward A M E, condolence notices for Mrs Patton and Mrs Butler, plus local residents visiting and recovering at home.

First Step Taken to Break Color Line at Moving Picture Theatres

Beuhlar and Goldenberg were held on $300 bail to answer discrimination charges. Woodson testified he was refused admission at the Victoria Theatre for being Black, after consulting lawyers and using a white companion to test the policy. The hearing, led by Luther Nichols, aimed to interpret the 1887 law and challenge widespread racial segregation at Market Street venues.

Frank H. Beuhlar Central Market Amusement Co William Goldenberg Victoria Theatre Tracey Quincy E. Woodson Addison Street J. Gerselman Luther M. Nichols Woodson Goldenberg Beuhlar Market Street

Carey Rites Held For Winchester Native George W Carey

George Warner Carey born April 27 1838 in Winchester Virginia died February 11 1917 funeral services were held at Zoar M E church and at John Manns M E church burial followed at Crick Cemetery Rev Butler and Rev Queen spoke with sympathy. He graduated in 1911 from the Philadelphia Gallery of Pharmacy and was a druggist at Douglas Hospital and partner of Crown Pharmacy. Survived by four sisters three aunts one nephew four nieces and many cousins and friends. Funeral directed by Walter Beckett.

George Warner Carey Alexander Carrie Carey Winchester Zoar M FE Butler John Mann M. E Queen Crick Coorme Yvarner Carey Philaelphia Gallery of Pharmacy Fpe Douglass Crown Pharmacy Walter Beckett

Downingtown Notice Highlights Church Services and Social Gatherings

In Downingtown on Sunday at Bethel A M E Church the service and Sunday school proceeded at 2 30 with the pastor Bro Mackey leading the class and evening attendance noted as small The week ahead includes a quarterly conference Monday and a sermon by the elder The Nugents hosted a dinner at 137 Bradford avenue with a list of attendees including Mr and Mrs Nugent Green Jones Riley Gaines and others Mrs Victoria Penroy left for Salisbury N C to visit friends Florence Hopkins hosted a party in Whford Carl Vinson joined the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in West Chester Rev J L Link visited West Chester Tuesday

West Philadllphia Eva M. Robinson Mamie Davis Louretta Clark W. L. Miller Robinson Higgs Moss Street Pollard Allace Street M. P. Scott N. Lex Street Mudget Hospital Brown Philadelphia General Hospital P. Brown R. W. Goff Dowden Pope W. S. Miller J. H. Saunders R. P Hill D. Davis Lemons H. Brokenbrough Esborila Johnson J. E. Harris N. 45Th Street J. B. Harris Lex Street W. Higgs Linsy J. H. Laundry Bruce Maben Scott E. M. Robinson Shellington Richard Roane J. P. Roane Wesley Bass Marie Cooper Ball James A. Roane Aspen St Philadelphia James Roane Bethel Baptist Church C. C. Scott D. D Wards A. M. E. Church 46Th and Fairmount Avenue H. Y. Arnett Adam Patton Latona Street Lucy Butler Harshaw Street Naudain Street Lewis E. Allen Brooklyn Street Cleveland Ohio J. A. Roane Aspen Street Isaac Kenner John Warrington Anna Monroe Ernest Monroe T. B. Kenner J. P Alverta Hall E. W. Johnson Asstreet Pao Catherine Broadus 42Nd Street Our City Waemianee D.C Broad Feet Downingtown Bethel A. M. E Bro. Mackey Walter Nugent Bradford Avenue Nugent William William Green Haywood Jones Philadelpta Cora Riley Lillian Gaines Coatesville Even EB. Nugent James Crawford Victora Penroy Salisbury Florence Hopkins Whiford Philadelphia Tribune Holmes Barber Shop Carl Vinson Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of West Chester J. L. Link

W Y C A Notes and Missionary Meeting Report

Miss Cora Johnson and Mrs G Grant Williams among renewals. The Senior and Junior Mite Missionary Society of Mt Olive A M E church, directed by Mrs J M Palmer, led last Sundays vesper service. Mrs Tilghman spoke on missionary experiences. Gratitude expressed to Mt Olive Sunday school and Philadelphia conference for support.

Cora Johnson G. Grant Williams Nic Pearl Henderson Leona Gulley Society of Mt. Olive A. M. E. Church J. M. Palmer Tilghman Mt. Olive Sunday School M Cial Philadelphia

Nashville as Athens of the South and its colleges

The piece extolls Nashville Tenn as the Athens of the South citing institutions such as Roger Williams Academy Fiske University Meharry Medical College and the Agricultural and Industrial State Normal School. It highlights the campus on a Cumberland River bluff 35 acres of campus 165-acre farm and strong student health with 1200 attendees.

Nashville Tenn Athens Nille Attica Tennessee Academy Plato Lyceum Aristotle Cynosurges Roger Williams Academy Seain Fiske University New England Niing Aristotl Dean Hubbard Meharry Medical College Athenian City Agricultural and Industrial State Normal School W. J. Hale Cumberland River

Washington's Birthday at the Waltz Dream Fete

About three hundred celebrants gathered at the Waltz Dream Academy for Washington's birthday. Mr Mosby staged a holiday fete with a grand march and a surprise hatchet gift, cautioned against using it indoors. The event lasted until a.m. with music by the Waltz Dream orchestra.

Waltz Dream Academy Wahington Mosby Waltz Dream Orchestra Washington

Death of Mr. Chas Hutchinson in Intersections City

Mr. Chas Hutchinson age 1y 18 died after a two weeks illness at his residence 1112 8 19th street Interment Mt Auburn Baltimore Md He was born in Virginia and came here seventeen years ago He worked twelve years for the Pullman Co Rev Henry L Phillips officiated at the services Wednesday Feb 14 He leaves his widow Mrs Rose Hutchinson and many friends note floral tributes were many

Chas. Hutchinson Rose Hutchinson 19Th Street Mt. Auburn Baltimore Mr. Hutchenson Virginia Pullman Co Henry L. Phillips

Woman knocked down by jitney dies of injuries

Atlantic City report: Mrs. Sadies Bishop of Fox avenue was struck by a jitney at New Jersey and Atlantic avenues at 9 25 pm. She died ten minutes later at the city hospital from internal injuries. Jitney driver Russell S. Brown, 22, surrendered on a manslaughter charge pending coroner's inquest. no witnesses to the accident.

Atlantic City Sadies Bishop Fox Avenue New Jersey Atlantic Avenues Ity Russell S. Brown T. W. Brown Shelburne Indiana Avenue Dr. Fowler Mr. Brown

Rector's seventeenth year at St Augustine P church marked

The Rev James Deaver enters his seventeenth year as Rector of St Augustine P church amid a large parish strong in worship, school and guild. Funeral for Mrs Anna at Asbury M and church last Sunday drew a big crowd. she died at 349 Ocean Avenue last Thursday leaving many mourners. Eastern Star Chapter No 3 and Vandal basketball team attended. Ill health prompts Mr and Mrs Lipscombe to lease their hostelrie and leave town for a climate change. C C Brock returns from a business trip. his cigar and stationery store remains popular and Philadelphia Tribune is sold there.

James Deaver St. Augustine P. Church B. Fitzgerald Anna Asbury M Ocean Avenue Eastern Star Chapter No. 3 Erla Vandal Charles Lipscombe C. C. Brock Avenue Philadelphia

Sproul Probe Vetoed by Governor

Harrisburg Pa February 26 Brumbaugh vetoed the probe resolution. Friends of the Governor explain the reason while the other faction accuses fear or obstruction and politics.

Sproul Harrisburg Brumbaugh

Militia Guarding Murder Suspect on Trial in Kentucky

Two companies of State troops guard Martin accused of murder as he faces trial in Murry Kentucky. Governor Stanley is personally overseeing the security after a lynching attempt earlier this month.

Murry, Ky Martin Stanley

Cherry Tree and Hatchet Dance Draws Large Crowd

The annual Cherry Tree and Hatchet Dance by the Who Are We Club drew about five hundred attendees on February 22 at Parkway Auditorium. Prizes went to Gladys M. Jones Edward Gordon Frederick W Kilson Reta Corrine Brown and Wm Jenkins for closest to the hatchet in the one step contest. Madame Orchestra provided music until 3 a m.

Parkway Auditorium Gladys M. Jones Edward Gordon Frederick W. Kilson Reta Corrine Brown Wm. Jenkins Madame

Race Segregation Movement Reported in Chicago

Chicago officials focus on a movement for race segregation in the city. The claim links the exodus of many colored people from the South to the plan, with local leaders noting tensions and proposed segregation measures.

Chicago I. O. Ackley South

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vandal A. C Fred Pollard Lincoln Rooters Mrs. Lemuel B. Proctor Istrict OF Columbia Olympic Theatre Douglass Hospital Wisonsin West Philadelphia America Magistrate Court Geo. W. Carey Downingtown News Y. W. C. A. Notes Jitney James N. Deaver St. Augustine P. E. Church
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