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.
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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.
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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.
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Balti
Allop Gee
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Granger
Charles Robinson
Atlanta
Goldsboro
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A. C
Atlantic City
Rund Hall
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8Th Street
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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.
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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.
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E. Greaves
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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.
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