Very Pretty Spring Wedding at St. Paul Baptist Church
Miss Len Mae, daughter of Mrs. Anna L., wed Rev. M H Wilkinson of Williamsport in a St. Paul Baptist Church ceremony. The bridal party entered at 8 10 pm and the couple departed for Salt Lake City on the 8 40 train, with many friends and out of town guests in attendance.
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ST. Paul Baptist Church
Anna L
Len Mae
M. H. Wilkinson
Williamsport
St .Paul Baptist Church
Eighth St
Girard Ave
Samuel Perry
Edward Johnson, Jr
George Smith
Deen Trent
Misses Wright
Marie Robinson
Gertrude
E. East
Washington, D. C
Charles Jones
R. Strothers
William Payne
H. Williams
D. F. Brown
Tribbitt
Salt Lake City
Richard T. Greener Remembered as A World‑Stage Scholar
A historical sketch recalls Richard T. Greener, once forceful scholar and U. S. Consul at Vladivostok, noted for his unique intermediary role between the United States and the world. The portrait traces his career from the staff of the Institute for Colored Youth to major diplomatic and educational work.
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United States
Mexico
Japan
Russia
Richard T. Greener
Vladivostok
The
Institute For Colored Youth
Wild Waves talk mix of crime and city life in Atlantic City
Atlantic City notes a fire on Mediterranean and Illinois Avenue linked to John Hamilton's wife thus hospital treatment and non arrest. The piece praises a barber shop on Arctic Avenue while criticizing dust and sanitation, then mentions hotel painting and returning visitors including Mrs Ridley and Dr Rev Hall from Baltimore.
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Atlantic City
Mediterranean
Illinois Ave
John Hamilton
Gordon Brown
Arctic Ave
Kentucky
Artic Ave
M .A. Ridley
Ridley
Cassing Harris
John Love
Rev .Hall
Baltimore
Three White Men Held For Assault On Colored Girl
The case began with Miss Madeleine Davis accusing Joseph Percell Richard Hughes and William Buchman of assault and battery at a 19th and Columbia Avenue moving picture theatre. Magistrate Morris set bail and ordered the men to stand trial, with civil action anticipated against theater owners.
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Morris
Joseph Percell
Richard Hughes
William Buchman
Madeleine Davis
19Th
Columbia Ave
the Tribune
Miss Davis
Gray Invincibles to Escort Thaddeus Stevens Parade
A delegation of prominent citizens will escort the Gray Invincibles to New York for Memorial Day May 30. They will join the parade including Regular Army troops, New York militia, and the Grand Army of the Republic. They depart Philadelphia May 29 and will be welcomed by Col. Charles Tillman and local regiments.
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Acco
Gray Invincibles
New York
Thaddeus Stevens
Grand Army of the Republic
Regular Army
Col. Chas. Tillman
Colored Regiment
Equity Congress
Grand Army
Stevens
Veteran Corps
Geo. A. Robinson
Invincibles
St. Simon’s Protestant Episcopal Church
The
Battallion
Logan
Albert R. Curry
Freshmen Honor Judge Terrell at Howard University
Washington May 4. The Freshmen Law Class at Howard University gave Judge Terrell a standing ovation after he was introduced by Vice President M. M. Harris. Harris praised Terrell as the best judge on the bench and noted his government approvals. Lawyer J. A. Cobb spoke on Terrell and other topics, followed by cheers as they adjourned.
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Washington ,D. C
Howard University
Terrell
Richardson
M. M. Harris
Montgomery
Ala
Harris
U.S
United States
Bar Association
Columbia
J. A. Cobb
Cobb
Baer and Snyder Prepare Move to New Store
Baer and Snyder, Druggists, will move to the northeast corner of 17th and Christian streets after remodeling. The new store will feature a large display window on Christian Street and several large windows on 17th Street, touted as the finest drug store south of Chestnut Street. They manufacture the famous Ruby Pomade.
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Baer and Snyder
17Th
Carpenter Streets
Christian Streets
Christian Street
17Th Street
Chestnut St
Booker T Washington to Tour New Jersey in June
Booker T Washington will tour New Jersey in June to engage with opportunities and public events highlighting educational and social development initiatives. The visit aims to connect with communities and promote progress across the state.
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Booker T. Washington
New Jersey
Builders stake future in Egg Harbor City growth
Chief of Police Stieff plans a June move to a new bungalow at Cincinnati Avenue and Duerer Street as Egg Harbor City expands. The Gibson Bozarth corporation has sold thousands of building lots on Walnut Street and continues deed deliveries, promoting fair treatment for all purchasers and inviting scrutiny of title papers during office hours as a grand opening by Rittenburg is anticipated.
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Stieff
Cincinnati Ave
Duerer St
Gibson Bozarth
Walnut St
Philadel
Egg Harbor City
Gibson Bozarth Corporation
Rittenburg
Hampton Institute marks forty sixth anniversary with pageant
Hampton Virginia May 4. The forty sixth anniversary celebration of Hampton Institute featured a cadet drill and band before a large audience. Rev Dr Johnson opened with prayer and Dr Frissell read telegrams from former students. A chorus of 154 sang Negro folklore songs and a pageant Gifts to the Nation highlighted contributions of the Negro and Indian to American life.
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Hampton
Washington
Dr. Johnson
Dr. Frissell
Major Moton
Promised Land
Robert Curtis Ogden
Samuel Mitchell
Hollis B. Frissell
William H. Taft
Hampton Institute
Brilliant reception honors Pastor and wife at Allen A. M. E. Church
A large audience welcomed Rev and Mrs William Spencer Carpenter with officers, members, and the Allen A M E Church congregation. Bishop L J Coppin presided with Rev Howard D Brown giving the invocation. Speakers included John Moore and Dr J P Turner among Allen leaders, Rev H K Spearman, Rev Co A Tindley, Mrs Carrie Cuff, Rev Geo E Bivens, Rev W G Parks, and G Grant Williams. Gifts totaled $25 00 and $100 00 along with a typing desk. Carpenter outlined past achievements and future plans as the event closed with supper.
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Wm. Spencer Carpenter
Allen A. M. E. Church
Allen Church
Allent
L. J. Coppin
Howard D. Brown
John Moore
Allen
J. P. Turner
H. K. Spearman
Co. A. Tindley
Carrie Cuff
Geo. E. Bivens
W. G. Parks
G. Grant Willams
Hamilton Station
Carpenter
Honoring Dr Nate Mossell at Frederick Douglass Hospital banquet
The Frederick Douglass Hospital staff held a testimonial banquet for Dr Nathan F Mossell marking 25 years in medicine and 18 years of service. Speakers praised his pioneering work for colored physicians and his leadership at the hospital, noting his lasting impact on the city and race.
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Frederick Douglass Hospital
N. F. Mossell Asgues
Nathan F. Mossel
Laieder
Frederick Douglass
Mossell
Palm Beach
Fla
Res
Ledriied de Mee
Frederick Uglass Hospital
P. M. Edwards
Grace DuGuid Kimbrough
J. McDougald
Burwell
Thomas
Chester
Royster
Jefferson Hospital
Truitt
Douglass
Lennon
Frederick Do
Antoine
Spain
Lawrence
J. Bailey
Dr. M
Sterling Worth
Vercian
Faithful Wife and Mother Georgianna Williams Dead at 66
Greencastle Pennsylvania May 4 Mrs Georgianna Williams widow of John Williams died at her home on east Franklin Street Tuesday evening after a lingering illness aged about 66 years She was born a slave in Warren County Virginia and came to Greencastle with her mother Emily Newman in 1864 She married J Williams a Civil War veteran and raised a large family.
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Greencastle
Georgianna Williams
John Williams
East Franklin Street
Ambler Notes Highlight Local Happenings
Miss Irene der returns to Penllyn after teaching in Virginia. Mrs. Daniel Green ill but improving. Ruth Craig concert benefits Zion Church a success. Rev Dromgoole preached at Bethlehem Church. Emma Boyd visited Pearlyn. Dennison likely to return next year. Edna Williams recovering from a cold. Mrs. Samuel Ayers in Langhorne. Emma Barksdale runs North Street restaurant.
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Ambler
Lreneder
Penllyn
Virginia
Daniel Green
Ruth Craig
Zion Churel
Dromgoole
Bethlehem Church
Emma Boyd
Pearlyn
Dennison
Edna Williams
Samuel Ayers
Langhorne
Emma Barksdale
North Street
Advertisements in 1773 Mention Land Patents and Leases
A 1773 notice from Johnetta Pennsylvania notes George Washington held patents to 20000 acres along the Ohio and Kana rivers and offers land leases at reasonable rates. Broker Thomas Brereton advertises intent to trade shares and seek partnerships.
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Johnetta
L. BE. Ablen
George Washington
Ohio
Kana
Thomas Brereton
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Howard Bracey
L. G. Moxley
Misa
T. B
West
R. T. Greener
Thaddus Post
New York ‘City
Baer and’ 'Snyder
Booker T
Taft
Mitchell
Richmond
N. F. Mossell
Ambler and Penllyn News
Geo. Washington
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