Funeral for Irvin Harrison at Cherry Memorial Church
Funeral services for Irvin Harrison were held at Cherry Memorial Church after his death caused by a taxi driver’s crash at Eighth and Market Streets. A large audience attended as hymns were sung and ministers shared thoughts on Harrison as a good man. Attendees included family, friends, and members of local societies. pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were named.
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Irvin Harrison
Cherry Memorial Church
Eighth and
Market Streets
Cherry Memorial Baptist Church
William A. Creditt
Blackwell
Carpenter
Brazington
Lalia Williame
N. G. Gipson
Green's
Green’s Hotel
Charlies Brooks
Odd Fellows
Eden
William Hill
H. Thomas
R. H. Montgomery
Walter Moore
T. H. Ragland
Geo. Bibbins
W. H. Gratton
W. H. Johnson
Ag Tank
D. Underhill
Clergyman's Daughter May Be Valedictorian in St Paul
In St Paul Minnesota Catherine Deaver Lealtad 17 daughter of Rev Alfred H Lealtad rector of St Phillips Episcopal Church has the top record in the Mechanics Arts senior class and may be named valedictorian when the class graduates next June Principal Weitbred notes the rule assigns valedictorian to the top student and salutatorian to the second best with no final decision yet.
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Weitbred
Lealtad
Stand Chances of Being Elected in Indiana Coal District
Brazil Ind March 16 Votes in the annual election of the black coal district are being counted indicating the district may elect for the first time a colored president Charles Griffin an aged coal miner leads the race Others likely elected include William McGill vice president George Phillips secretary treasurer Pep Morgan national board member Joan Miller Hugh McDonald district board members and Edward Haverkamp Henry Bleppman district auditors
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Brazil
Ind
Indiana
Stion
Charles Griffin
William McGill
George Phillips
Perth
Pep Morgan
Joan Miller
Hugh McDonald
Edward Haverkamp
Henry Blepman
Walter P Hall Undergoes Serious Hernia Operation
Walter P. Hall of 18th Street N experiences a serious hernia operation at Mercy Hospital after weeks of illness. The surgery on the 14th was performed by Surgeon Soule and the medical team, with improving signs noted as care continues.
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Walter P. Hall
18Th Street
Mercey Hospital
Whee
Ion Seneny
Whiteman
Reeker
Dede Jackson
Yored Inmates Kept In A Barn Fire Report
Mar 10 report notes the fire spared the new building though flames confined to the area. The Reel Estate Department lists advertisements for rent or sale, with notices possibly referencing inmate housing in a barn context.
Jim Crow in Washington D C at Chamber hearing
The Executive Committee of the Chamber of Commerce heard about social segregation in the capital. Debate centered on reformatories for girls and claims that government facilities were full of colored inmates, triggering implementation of Jim Crow policies in Washington.
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Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Henry B. F
MacFarland
Jome DeLacy
Chapin Brown
Man Finds Coffin on Porch in Valdosta Tale
A Valdosta Georgia man discovers a coffin on his front porch with a note referencing a woman named Frazier. The incident unfolds as authorities investigate the odd delivery amid questions about intent and context.
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Valdosta
Frazier
Thie City
Belle Frazier
Crowded City Struggles with Housing Thousands
A crowded city faces a significant housing challenge as it strains to accommodate thousands of residents. Officials warn of shortages and rising rents while seeking solutions through new zoning, housing programs, and transit-linked development.
Box Ministrel at the Academy of Music Draws Crowds
A narrator recollects seeking tickets for a Box Ministrel show at the Academy of Music on May 3 and describes the bustling scene. The piece touches on money, the lure of seats, and reflections on finance and literature in a bustling urban setting.
Cheyney Institute marks 75th anniversary celebration
The Cheyney Institute celebrated its seventy five year anniversary with a Friday night gathering at the Friends Meeting House. Joshua L. Baily presided as speakers included Dr. Booker T. Washington Isaac Sharpless and Mr. Herbert Welsh outlining the school education of colored youth. The institute began after a will by Richard ee who left ten thousand dollars for Arab man youth education. It moved through Lombard street Beintridge and a 117 acre farm near Philadelphia before settling at Cheney in 1902 with Bryne Browne as principal and new buildings including Humphrey Hall and Emlen Hall.
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Academy of Music
15Th & Lombard
Sadine
Phi
Institute For
Friends Meeting
12Th St
Market Street
Iisitation
Joshua L. Baily
Booker T. Washington
Isaac Sharpless
Herbert Welsh
Cheyney
Richard Ee
Lunds
Lombard Street
Beintridge
Ninth
Cheney
Philadelphia
Hugh M. Browne
Humphrey
Emlen
Howard University
Princeton
Edinburg
Colored Public Schools
Baltimore
Liberia
Held for Killing Irvin Harrison in Philadelphia
Coroner Knight recommends Edward Adams of Camden New Jersey be held responsible for the death of Irvin T. Harrison at Eighth and Market after a car incident. Testimony conflicted but a grand jury returned a finding. Also charged was William T. Dungan for a separate automobile incident near his Stenton Avenue home. The Real Estate page of The Philadelphia Tribune may address the matter.
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Knight
Edward Adams
Camden
N. J
Irvin T. Harrison
Eighth
Philadelphia
Reed Gan
Ling William T. Dungan
Stenton Avenue
11 000 Declare for Roosevelt
A fragment reports a 11 000 strong delegation in New York pledging support for Roosevelt The message references the square deal and a reception for the colored county delegation with cheering and a call to work together despite race.
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Roosevelt
New York
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New Roadside Opening Announcement Delayed Details
Readers are told of an upcoming roadside opening connected to Al and the project named New Roadside. The note asks friends to contact and to attend a formal statement and opening events, with dates March 26 and March 30 referenced for scheduling.
Bargain House for Sale Ad on Real Estate Page
Real Estate column notes a house listing offering a bargain price. Includes a concise description of the property and contact details for the seller or agent as published in The Philadelphia Tribune.
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the Phila. Tribune
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Philadelphia Tribune Engraving Department
Washington, D.C
Senate
Chestnut Street
Garstion
Gulf
Cheyney Institute
New Jersey
The
Philadelphia Tribune
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