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Newspaper

Philadelphia Tribune

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1917

Page

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Congress Called for April Second to Declare War

Washington reports President Roosevelt called the sixty fifth Congress into extraordinary session on April 2 to receive his message on grave national questions and to declare that a state of war exists with Germany. The move follows German submarine sinkings that have killed over 200 Americans and increased calls for immediate action.

Washington Feon Germany United States Sixty-Fifth Congress Conress Congress British Isles

Coatesville Community News and Funeral Notices

Mrs W Henry Johnson returns home improved after illness at Frederick Jase Hospital. List of local visitors includes Miss Louisa Miller and Howard Richardson from West Chester. Funeral held for George Oliver Curry, 24, at U A M E church with large turnout. he leaves a mother, father, siblings, aunts, uncles, and many friends. Out of town mourners attended from Harrington Delaware Smyrna Millersville Philadelphia Wilmington and more. Rev. Durango and Rev. Smith led services. Easter preparations noted. community reports on health and church events throughout Coatesville.

Coatesville W Henry Johnson Coates Streets Frederick Jase Hospital Herbert Cline Louisa Miller Howard Harry Richardson West Chester Mary Merchant Street Harvey Richardson Liza Redmon Florence Redmon Coates E Rhetta Vella Austin Chester Percy Foster John Wallace James Miles Ry Middleton Grant Rus Lopez George Oliver Curry Janera Ohn James Curry Ing Harry Tharp Manda Tharp Harrington Del Issta Ford Smyrna En Coleman Millersville Hoskins EF. Steward Philadelphia Haywood Roach Enic Harry Evans Wilming Lillian Helen Pal- Blanche Elsie Carl St. Paul A. M. E Stanford O Isaiah Williams St. Paul Church de Peach Spencer Alma Blanche Mackey Han Leonard Dor. D. Watson Wilmore Arthur Thompson Sherrie Thompson Wm. Miller Charles Ennedges

Madame Hackley Arrives After Baltimore Visit

Azalia Hackley reached the city Tuesday morning from Baltimore where she gave an entertainment on the 16th. She left promptly after the performance and then took rest at her home location.

Azalia Hackley Balti Allop Gee the & Wy

Easton News In Brief Social and Health Notes

Easton readers report visitors from Orange New Jersey and New York City. Local residents Mr. Howard Hubbard ill with pneumonia and his daughter Ether injured in a fall. Several others suffer grip and cold but improve. Engagement announced for Mr. Henry Pendleton. Hospital entries and recoveries noted for Mrs. Mansfield Exton and Miss Etta Hooker. I B P O B of W receive congratulations for 5th annual ball on March 9.

Mary Hoff N. Green St Purnsley M. Tucker Leigh Street Henry Pendleton Mansfield Exton N. Green Street Easton Hospital Charles Tucker Etta Hooker Catell St Lucy Brown Easton Pittsburgh

Chester Notes: Temperance, School News and Local Deaths

In Chester Pennsylvania on March 22 Miss Lulu Ringgold visited Philadelphia relatives while James Clayton, a Ninth Ward citizen and St Daniels M E church trustee, is ill with tonsillitis. Mrs Mabel Bailey of Bryn Mawr visited her mother Mrs Emma Kilson, and Hammett Johnson of Wilmington spent time with Edith Brown. The Francis E W Harper W C T U met March 14 and elected Louisa Matthews delegate to Drexel Hill. Mrs Eleanor P Thomas plans for Temperance Lecturer Eliza E Peterson to tour Delaware County March 21–27 with Chester dates March 22 and 25. Leanna Greem substituted in Watts school and Ada Robinson covered 3rd B. Mrs Mary S Smith of Watts school improves from neuritis. Ruth L Bennett and Lillian Crawford spoke to Watts on the Frederick Douglass Home Fund, contributing 3.25. A visitor praised Ada D Kilson’s teaching. Herbert Brooks and wife mourn the death of their son Herbert Jr.

Chester Lulu Ringgold Philadelphia Mary Parnsley James Clayton Ninth Ward St. Daniels M. FE. Church Mabel Bailey Bryn Mawr Emma V. Kilson Hammett Johnson Wilmington Del Edith Brown Murphy A. M. E Francis E. W. Harper Texas Wce Watts School Ruth L. Bennett Lillian Crawford Hudson Waters Brooks Addison Street Holy Trinity Baptist Church W. F. Graham W. F. Graham, D. D Horace Baynard Sarah Jones Haverford Avenue J. Fields Virginia R. P. Hill Elenor Ambler Hill Francis Simons Brown Sallie Meade Brooklyn St E. Harris N. 45Th Street J. B. Faulk N. 45Th St Richard Washington Trenton N. J Isabel Thomas Osage Avenue Mabury Moss Street James R. Madison Riverton M. T. Robinson Lex Street Samuel Hale

Society Sewing Circle at Mrs Scott Home

The Society Sewing Circle was entertained by Mrs J P Scott of 782 Lex Street. After sewing the ladies enjoyed a tasteful repast. While they dined they listened to several selections by Mr J P Scott senior at the corner of Van Pelt and Sts.

J. P. Scott Lex Street

Loyal wife gave the cue to law officials

Charlottesville March 20 Albert Glenn alias Granger who shot and killed Charles Robinson of Atlanta in a downtown restaurant Tuesday night was arrested at Goldsboro North Carolina and brought to Charlottesville by a local officer. Police watched his wife after learning she had received a message and planned to meet him Friday night in Goldsboro.

Charlottesville Albert Glenn Granger Charles Robinson Atlanta Goldsboro N. C Glenn Damren Henderson

Man shoots policeman and flees from arrest in Maryland

Pocomoke City reports Fred Tall, a Black man, allegedly shot Policeman Mack Littleton in the stomach after dispersing a crowd in front of St. John's Colored Methodist Church. Littleton lay gravely wounded in Salisbury hospital as Tall was captured by Deputy Sheriff Leonard Parks and nine others two miles from the city.

Pocomoke City Fred Tall Mack Littleton Leonard Parks Tull Ross Snow Hill Littleton Salisbury

Dunbar Basketball Reorganizes Under Prof Chase in Newark County

Middletown news notes Mrs. John West Potts visits Chester while Thomas Hackett from Ridgely Park stays with his mother Edith Hall. Prof Robert Chase leads Dunbar reorganization promising strong team in New Castle County. Geo T Johnson of Philadelphia visits friends. Charley Plater travels to Wilmington and Chester. Trinity AME Church schedules youth sermon. E Little acquires large trucking land. Annie Evans returns from Wilmington visit. J Ringgold of New Castle renews friendships.

Middletown Del John West Potts Chester Fannie Wilson Thomas Hackett Ridgley Park Edith Hall R. Jackson Wilmington Dunbar Robert 8. Chase New Castle County Chase Washington, D. C Geo. T. Johnson Philadelphia Charley Plater Trinity A. M. BE E. Little Annie Evans J. Ringgold New Castle Edie Pias

Douglass Hospital Board Defends Record Before Legislature

A committee representing the Douglass Hospital Board of Managers releases a statement rebutting a March 17 article and detailing efforts to address internal disputes. The group asserts no misappropriation occurred, cites an exhausting state Charities investigation with no proof, and notes an auditing committee found no dishonest funds after reviewing hospital accounts.

Philadelphia Aan E Douglass Hospital House Appropriation Committee Appropriation Committee Board of Managers Harrisburg Pw Raints State Board of Charities Doug Hospital The Building and Loan Association Rve Pital Bishop L. J. Coppin Bish J Caldwell

Bristol Notes Roundup of Social Visits and Church Life

Bristol Pa March 21 social and church notes recount funerals visitors from Germantown Nice town and Tioga. Local events include a Pancake Toss fundraiser for Second Baptist church and a birthday party at Benefit Hall with Keystone Orchestra. Many residents mentioned by name with brief health and travel updates.

Lincoln University Defeats Vandal A C for Trophy in Thrilling Game

Lincoln University defeated the Vandal A C of Atlantic City 34 to 24 in Musical Rund Hall Locust Street deciding game of a three match series. A large enthusiastic crowd witnessed the upset as Lincoln rallied after a first half deficit to claim the silver trophy.

Lincoln Lincoln University A. C Atlantic City Rund Hall Locust Street 8Th Street Apate Collegians Down-By-The Sea

Sermons Highlight Mt Carmel Baptist Church Events

In Philadelphia Rev J H Davis newly ordained to full ministry preached at Mt Carmel Baptist Church 58th and Race. Rev W A Creditt of Downingstown College and Rev E W Johnson of St Paul Baptist Church preached during the day. The church, recently completed with seating for over one thousand, is praised as handsome and stylish.

Philadelphia Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Race Streets T. D. Atkins D. D J. H. Davis Davis Atkins W. A. Creditt Downingtown College E. W. Johnson St. Paul Baptist Church Ilth and Wallace Sts Pennsylvania Baptist State Convention Mt. Carmel Cit

Bryn Mawr Community News Highlights

Bryn Mawr Pa March 21 Services at A M E church led by stewardesses with Rev G Walker and the pastor preaching crowded attendance. A noted female quartet with Browne Graves Thornton and others featured at Sunday school concert. social events include St Patrick Social at Mercy Hospital and Women’s Day in Ardmore.

Bryn Mawr E. Washington LeRoyce W. Henry A. H E. Tunnel A. Mitchell H. Spady W. Oliver W. Williams E. Greaves E. Browne G. Barrick Ardmore Earl Smith St. Patricks Mercy Hospital Messrs Chas Frank Curtis Bryn Mawr Society G. and EK. Browne W. and F. Thornton E. Butler H. Howe M. Shore H. Garnett E. MccClaine C. McC Ward Isaiah Billingsley Bee

Letter to The Tribune on Baptist Publishing Board

A Philadelphia reader defends the National Baptist Publishing House against a Nashville report. He argues the Convention owns the plant and urges Tribune to publish full facts, naming leaders and factions resisting a nine member Boyd group seeking control. He lists affiliated boards and state conventions aligned against the Boyd nine and defends legacy contributions to the denomination.

Philadelphia Tribune National Baptist Publishing House The Tribune Natioa Publishing Board National Baptist Convention of the United States of America Boyd National Baptist Convention Natonal Baptist Convention the Tribune Natio Baptist Convention Dr. Boyd National Baptist Publishing Board National Baptist Negro Baptist Jones Convention Baptist Kcainer RH Bond National Baptist Convention of North South Colored Baptist Pennsylvania New England New Jersey Maryland Texas Alabama Georgia Nashville Reporter W. H. M J. D. Crenshaw EB. C. Morris M. W. Gilbert P. J. Bryant Bennett Nashville

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