Vast Honor Throng Follows James Reese Europe Funeral
A large crowd in Harlem and San Juan districts gathers to honor Lieut James Reese Europe after his death in McKoston. The funeral starts at his W 116th Street studio and moves to Broadway to the Pennsylvania Station as thousands pay respects. The procession includes the National League of Women ambulance units, the Church of the Ascension, and the 15th Infantry Band with over 100 veterans leading. CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR.
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New York
Dotan
McKoston
Herbert Wright
Paris
West
Jack Johnson
James Reese
Europe
Jim Europe
Iell
Harlem
San Juan
Ita
Sows
Weet
I. N. S. State Guard
Old Lith
John W. Harris
Class No 12 Mt Pisgah A M E Church Entertained
Members of class No 12 of Mt Pisgah A M E Church were entertained at leader James B. Hargrove’s West Philadelphia home. The evening featured singing speeches praising Hargrove’s leadership during illness, with plans to close by raising funds and honoring him.
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MT. Pisgah
James B. Hargrove
Irstreet
West Philadelphia
Hargrove
Death of Miss Keeling
Goldie Keel daughter of H T Keeling died last Friday morning after several months illness. She was the daughter of Prof M H T Keeling and attended Durham School on Lombard Street. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning. Remains were taken to Texas for burial.
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Goldie Keel
H. T. Keeling
MH. T. Keeling
Durham School
Ith
Lombard Streets
Texas
McRuest
Legislative aid to assist service men to get farm land
Washington plans for land settlement aid to soldiers sailors and marines. Bipartisan leaders seek workable legislation offering government credit to veterans to acquire and develop agricultural land much of it in western irrigated areas. The goal is real land ownership rather than dubious swamp lands and to expand farm ownership nationwide.
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Washington
Congress
Capitol
Spingarn protests exclusion of Negro soldiers from American Legion
Major Joel E. Spingarn telegrams Lt Col Theodore Roosevelt urging the American Legion to admit Black veterans. He argues the exclusion would be unthinkable for a national organization of all who served and requests equal recognition for hundreds of thousands of Negro soldiers.
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Joel E. Spingarn
Theodore Roosevelt
American Legion
New York
St. Louis
Legion {S
National Caucus
New York State
J. EB. Spingalan
Infantry
Resolutions condemn lynchings by Southern Sociological Congress
In Knoxville on May 13 the Southern Sociological Congress adopted resolutions at its race relations conference urging all state and federal power to stop lynchings. The group called editors, ministers, and teachers to denounce mob rule as a national disgrace and a threat to democracy abroad.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Southern Sociological Congress
Woman believed robbed and killed in Atlantic City
Investigators tying the death of Mrs. Catherine Small to a robbery and car assault. Her body found on Atlantic Ave near Ohio after she cashed a $96 check and collected funds from employers the day before. Friends Catherine Gaffney and Mary Mack, who were with her Saturday night, are in custody.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Catherine Small
Arctic Ave
Atlantic Ave
Ohio
Catherine Gaffney
Mary Mack
Noted Notary Public Appointed for Four-Year Term
Bernice E Morris of 1912 Ellsworth St is commissioned as a Notary Public for four years. She was the first woman of any race appointed under Governor Montague in 1902 and later worked as a stenographer in Richmond courts. She offers services at United Aid Society, 1715 Lombard St.
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Bernice E. Morris
Ellsworth St
United Aid Society
Lombard St
Port Richmond Church Holds Farewell Sermon
In Port Richmond Pennsylvania on May 14 the Des ney A. M. E. Church completed regular services with Sunday School from 10 to 11 a.m. and a 11 a.m. sermon by Rev A J Smith who preached his farewell sermon at 8 p.m. The 45th Ward Pleasure Social meets Tuesdays at 3338 Agate from 6 to 7 p.m. The Young Ladies Quality Club gathered May 7 at Mrs. Joseph Franklin’s home with guests Frances Malery Mildred Malery Dorothy Phillips Lewis Mitch et h and L F E Galloway.
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Port Richmond
Disney A. M. E
A. J. Smith
45Th Ward
Young Ladies’ Quality Club
Joseph Franklin
Frances and
Mildred Malery
Dorothy Phillips
Messrs
Lewis Mitcheth
L. FE. Galloway
Clara
Louisa Barrett
DuBois Draws Capacity Crowd at Academy of Music
Dr. W. E. B. DuBois spoke before a sold out Academy of Music crowd with hundreds turned away. J. Max Barber presided as NAACP branch leaders praised the event highlighting racial issues and education in America. Concert numbers by local singers complemented the lecture on prejudice and civil rights.
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Academy of Music
W. E. B. DuBois
Menance
Anr
Ger
J. Max Barber
Icomt
Cleota J. Collins
Marian Esore Ito
Genevieve
Mitchell
Lela BE. Fisher
St. Cecelia
Arthur Huff Fauset
Pen
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Adm
Darby Doings in Darby Pennsylvania May 14
Darby notes report a May 14 summary from Darby Pennsylvania. A baby girl born April 30 to Mr and Mrs Henry White of 905 Maple Terrace with mother and daughter reported well. Local rain hampers gardeners while new residents from the South improve surroundings and a pool room near Tenth Street and Forrester Avenue is noted. The community mourns the death of a Waters child and locals discuss attendance and demehnt.
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Cyrene Drill Corps
Waltz Dream Academy
13Th Street
Jefferson
P. H. Edwards
No. 1
Amelia Anderson
Masonic Hall
Eeast Street
Darby
Henry White
Maple Terrace
Tenth St
Forrester Ave
Hudson Waters
Demeht
Board backs loyalty of Washington teachers in Moens case
The Board of Education states no officials were involved in the Moens case and commends the loyalty of current teachers in Washington schools. The letter to Mrs. Tanner notes rumors are unfounded and expresses satisfaction with the teaching staff’s integrity.
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Board of Advecation
Washington
Moens
District of Columbia
Board of Education
District
Columbee
George E. Hamilton
Monument to Henry B Richardson Unveiled at Memorial Day
New Albany Indiana May 14 The unveiling of a monument to Henry B Richardson a colored soldier who died at sea will be a feature of Memorial day observances at the Government Cemetery on May 30. Richardson sailed with a colored regiment from Camp Zachary Taylor Louisville and died on the voyage. His comrades raised 500 dollars for a memory monument which the War Department now supervises.
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New Albany
Ind
Henry B. Richardson
Government Cemetery
Richardson
Zachary Taylor
Louisville
War Department
Equal Rights bill fails in Penna House vote
Harrisburg May 14 The Equal Rights bill requiring equal treatment in public places regardless of race color or creed was defeated in the Pennsylvania House by 79 to 45. The measure failed as 104 votes were needed to pass.
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Equal Rights
Bil
Penna
HOUSE
Harrisburg
Bethel Church Activities Highlight May Myrtle Evening
Pottstown notes show Bethel A M E Church held a sermon for Odd Fellows and K OF R with a full house and 24.70 collected. W W groups met at Mrs Ross and at other homes with refreshments. A church festival and concert last Saturday drew praise and visitors.
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W. W
Epeerones
Bethel A. M. E
Earl Lacey
Philadelphia
Harrison Wood
Miss Reed
Roberts
Anna M. Coleman
Reading
Wynn
Pottstown Hospital
Jennie Williams
Marion
Graham
Philelphia
Pottstown
Eother Colbert
Phoenixville
Recital and Talks by Men’s Allied Association Program
At Central Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon the First Church choir will perform a recital and the Men’s Allied Association presents talks. Norris of A. M. E. Zion Church speaks on The War That Is Ahead and A T Carlton on Civic Betterment. Meetings set for 4 o’clock each Sunday. allied church members invited.
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Central Presbyterian Church
First
Norris
A. M. BE. Zion
A. T. Carlton
Embryo Actors Stage Private Carnegie Lyceum Rehearsal
A diverse group of young students trained by Franklin H. Sargent at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts held a private rehearsal at Carnegie Lyceum in New York. The amateur actors impressed parents, friends, and Sargent, who has offered his and his faculty’s services gratis two evenings weekly.
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New York
Franklin H. Sargent
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Carnegie Lyceum
Sargent
Local Colored Runners Dominate Six and a Half Mile Race
The St Christopher runners lead a strong showing at the Morningside Athletic Club event held Sunday May 4 as Charley Pores wins the six mile road race in 36 55 with six St Christopher men finishing among the leaders. Aaron Morris did not score but excels over six miles signaling stronger showings in the ten mile Bronx City Hall test next week.
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New York
St. Christopher Club
Morningside Athletic Club
Letic Club
Cate Eee
Ager de Ners
Charley Pores
Millrose A. A
St. Christopher
Flodrnoy
Mitchel
Wiliams
Goff
Jackson
Stokeley
St. Christophers
Peres
Bronx City Hall
Metropolitan Association
St. Christopher's
Morningside
Aaron Morris
Morris
St. Christopher’s
Christophers
Germantown Notices Highlight Delegation From Tennessee
Germantown scene notes Mr. T O Fuller staying with his niece Mrs Luna Wedlock while en route to New York after attending the 23rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Political and Social Science at Bellevue Stratford Hotel. Fuller was the sole Negro delegate sent by the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce. Mrs Chas A Heath hosted a buffet for Mrs Florence Snowden of Baltimore with music and social remarks.
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Germantown
T. O. Fuller
Luna Wedlock
Fuller
New York
American Academy of Political and Social Science
Bellevue Stratford Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
State of Tennessee
Chas A. Heath
Florence Snowden
Baltimore
Mrs. Proctor
Mrs. Snowden
Republicans to Consider League on Its Merits
Washington dispatch reports Bishop Spencer Smith and other leaders press War Department to note a color case lifted from examination for Regular Army service. A board’s biased finding against a Black officer is revoked, affirming no exclusion by color. Debate over League of Nations proceeds among Republicans with no binding caucus.
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Tribune
Washington, D. C
War Department
Charles Spencer Smith
A. M. BE. Church
W. T. Andrews
Daily Herald
Baltimore
Mad
United States Army
368Th Infantry
Pershing
Hayward
Republic
Bunker Hill
Carrizal
France
Verdun
Metz
Emmett J. Scott
Secretary of War
Andrews
Baltimore Herald
Camp Meade
Army
Scott
Washington
League of Nations
Senat
Sue Cummins
Borah Reed
Son
Poindexter
Congress
League
Lincoln University Oratorical Contest In Coatesville
Coatesville hosts an oratorical contest by Lincoln University students in Masonic Hall under the Masonic Lodge. Master of Ceremonies Prof J T Cuff, with judges W A Parker Miss John Benn Pompey Robinson, crown winner T M Selden of Hartford Conn for best speech.
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CoatesviLle Pa
Lincoln University
Masonic Hall
Masonic Lodge
J. T. Cuff
Merchant St
Solomon Quash
T. M. Selden
University
H. W. Baumgardner
Cambridge
Duff
Bessemer
Ala
South
Hartford
Conn
M. Waters
Scannah
W. A. Parker
John Benn
Pompey Robinson
George W. Joshon
Brotherly Love
U. A. M. E. Church
P. Shephard
W. L. Stanford
Keonte
West Philadelphia Church and Social News Highlights
Reports from White Eagle Baptist Church and Mt. Zion Baptist Church events led May activities. Attendees included Rev. Fletcher Williams and Rev. G. W. Gregory with ministers and local families noting recoveries, illnesses, and wedding felicities. A birthday gathering for Mrs. Nora Coles featured many neighbors and friends.
Notice to Correspondents and Advertisers May 30 Office Closure
Notice informs correspondents and advertisers that the office will be closed all day on May 30. News matter and advertisements must be in the office by Tuesday as the press runs on Thursday.
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Worth
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Colored Teachers OF
City OF Washington
Sociological Congress
Port Richmond News
DR. Dubois
America
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Teachers Aid
Pottstown News
Men's Allied Association
Germantown Gleanings
Army Board
Coatesville News
White Ae Baptist Church
Poreek
R. W. Goff
D. D
R. Patterson
Fairmount Ave
First Baptist Church
Fletcher Williams
James Hooper
Brooklyn St
Frederick Griffin
Ezekiel Walker
Ith St
Enoch Simmons
Reno St
Mary Smith
Warren Street
W. R. Son
Xeavne
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Eich and
Linmore Ave
G. W. Gregory
Grego
M. E
Aes Oliver
Wmavis
Hutton St
Alice Boykins
Columbus Burkett
William Price
Bastwick Ave
Griffin Coles
Nora Coles
Bernard Page
Thomas Nicholas
Wm Davis
Watson
Fannie Warrick
Leon Simmons
Lemuel Washington
Nellie Coles
Brown
Richard Bowen
W. RB. Patterson
Helen Saunders
Mae B
K. Clark
Eugene Patterson
Louis Washington
Elwood Thomas
Cornish Parrish
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