Noble Woman Elizabeth Williams Dies at 81
Mrs Elizabeth Williams widow of Carter Williams died at her home 8048 Fifteenth Street Monday morning at age 81 A member of Cherry Memorial Baptist Church she devoted years to church work and charity She was born in Williamburg Va married fifty seven years survived by three sons James Henry John Richard and Drew and two daughters Mrs James A Neal and Miss Elizabeth Williams Funeral held at Cherry Memorial Baptist Church with interment at Merion Cemetery Friday noon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wiliams
Carter Williams
Fifteenth Street
Williams
Cherry Memorial Baptist Church
Mothers
Eee Williams
Willnaburg
James Henry
John Richard
Drew
Ames A. Neal
Elizabeth Williams
Merion Cemetery
Whites Encourage Negro Institutions in Asheville
The Asheville Times reports white citizens support for a proposed colored hospital in Asheville North Carolina. It notes colored residents have already shown faith by liberal subscriptions and that white people are ready to help develop the race's own institutions.
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Asheville
N.C
Racial Welfare Committee Announces Honorary Smoker
The Allied Racial Welfare Committee met at the Citizens' Club to plan an honorary smoker and extend time for the Permanentton Committee of Twenty-One to prepare a report. Audits of key officers will be conducted by a panel including C Lawrence Webb and Ferdinand Upehir, with a print-ready report expected within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Thomas
Allied Racial Welfare Committee
Citizens’ Club
Edward W. Henry
Citizens’ Crd
Julian St George White
Treas
Jas. A. Howard
C. Lawrence Webb
Neral
QO. v. Cue Chie
Elks
Louis McKeil
Public Waiters Beneficial Insurance Co
Ferdinand & Upehir
Temple University
Julian St. George White
William H. Fuller
League
Frank Turner
Fred Douglass Club
Leonidas Allen
Public Waiters
Samuel H. Reading
Pequot Club
Robert A. Blackwell
40Th Ward Independent Republican Club
Mr. Gould
15Th Ward
Young Republican Club
Colored People Spend Millions in Church Houses
A historical record details the early AME Union Church in Philadelphia. It notes Richard Allen and associates shaping the church, the 1811 purchase of Coates Street property for worship, and lists early members who left Zoar to form Union Mission under Allen and the AME Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
African Methodist Episcopal Union Church
Richard Allen
Union
Bethel Church
Zoar M. FB
Zoar
Peter Jones
Michael Parker
Nante Jones
John Shelmire
John Lawton
Charles Hodge
Henry Turner
Dominick Parker
Miriam Turney
Nancy Nusume
Henry Himmons
John Nusume
Jacob Cork
Isaac Turner
Jeffrey Beulah May Lawsson
Coates Streets
Fairmount Avenue
Philadeldelphia
Northern Liberties
Mn Oe Iles
Allen
Isaac Coates
Coates
Jacob Porter
Phillis
George Patterson
Elizabeth
John Stewart
Lurch
Philadelphia
Methodist” Episcopal
Bethel
Jonathan Trusty
Richard Price
Peter Louck
James Clayton
James Champion
Stephen
Health Talk Warns Parents On Tuberculosis Spread
Dr Henry M Minton head of the Negro Tuberculosis Clinic at the Henry Phipps Institute spoke May 17 at the Institute in Philadelphia about health ignorance. He urged keeping children away from TB patients and stressed fresh air proper food and rest for prevention. About 160 people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Minton
Henry
Ten year old hosts surprise party for mother
Elisabeth Watson helped by relatives and friends organized a birthday surprise on May 17 for her mother Mrs W H Watson of 1420 19th Street. Guests enjoyed a neatly set table and a tasty repast before offering best wishes for many happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisabeth
W. H. Watson
19Th Street
Organization Divided Awaiting Twenty-One Committee Report
The organization appears split as members await the Committee of Twenty-One report before sharing views. The next meeting is pending further guidance and potential decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of Twenty-One
Union A M E Church Honors Retiring Pastor
The Union A M E Church at 16th and Fairmount honored Rev J L Witten and his wife with a grand testimonial reception. A full program featured songs recitations and presentations as the couple received a nearly $200 purse and numerous gifts amid emotional remarks and gratitude from the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union A. M. E
America
Rey
H. S. McDuffy
Grace Statesman
Irene Wright
Maggie Johns
Henrietta Gaston
Alma Powell
Jas. W. Ldwell
Ng Mitenell
Arville Cannon
Alpha Female Quartet
Carl Diton
Sheldon Wright
Witten
T. A. Teal
M. A. Dickerson
Union
Dr. A
A Cold Man Dines With Mayor of Dublin
Charles H. Marshall, a tax office clerk, attended a luncheon with Dublin Lord Mayor Lawrence O Neill at the Bellevue Stratford last Saturday. The invitation note, dated May 7, 1921, offered no fund solicitation and asked the recipient to contact Loc i det 0424 or Spruce for further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Charles H. Marshall
W. Freedl
Kendrick
Dublin
Bellevue Refaee
R. Marshall
Charlies H. Marshall
Lawrence O'Neill
R. O. Anders Uty
Irish Agricultural Society
Bellevue-Stratford
Don’t Need a Warrant to Arrest Colored People
Memphis Tenn May 23 I don’t need a Warrant to arrest colored people declared J M Williams white one attempted to arrest Dr Deline entist at his office The God or was charged with fall for a battery for his all
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Memphis
Tenn
The Jew in Russia and the Negro in America
A commentary on anti Jewish prejudice in Russia versus racial discrimination in America. The writer critiques treatment of Jews in Russia, contrasts it with American race issues, references a May theater drama and a screening of The Colored Boys Over There, and urges reflection by leaders on democracy and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food For
Dunbar
Russia
America
Royal Theatre
the Royal
Wife knas husband claims self defense in Birmingham
In Birmingham Alabama on May 23 Mrs India Thomas surrendered to police after shooting her husband Jesse Thomas a well known local businessman She said she acted in self defense claiming abuse and neglect of marital vows The shooting occurred when he returned home and attacked her leading to the fatal confrontation
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Birmingham
Ala
India ‘Thomas
Jesse Thomas
Thomas
Society pays high tribute to soldiers in Philadelphia parade
The 30th ward executive committee presented a stand of colors to Semper Paratus Post No. 97 of the American Legion in New Garrick Hall after a parade from McCorths playground. Veterans, police, and civic leaders led the march amid cheers as Dr. Tindley spoke and the colors were received by Captain Alan Freelon. The diverse committee showcased interracial cooperation in the ceremony.
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The
American Legion
Philadelphia
Ee ‘Rave
Citizens’ Executive Committee
30Th Ward
New Garrick Hall
Lombard
Post
McCorth
Alien Freelon
John W. Harris, Jr
Benj. Almonds
Peter G. Gipson
Aute Cara
Geo. Henry
Charles Young
James Allen
Knights of Pythias
Wm. B. Webb
Eer
Boaks
Asbury
Tindley
Freelon
Lee G. Warrick
W. J. Baylor
Claire
Lee Gray Warrick
Robert B. Chubb
W. E B. Shamper
James Moore
James Bray
T. J. Smith
Wm. J. Riley
Rose Norwood
Virginia Coffee
Carolita Collina
John C. Asbury
Anderson
J.oe Attles
Charles Apiesateers Brown
Bird
H. Collins
Corbett
Ida 5
Harry Dutrieulie
Alien Freeion
Joseph Ford
Regina Fuller
Leon Foreman
Mins
Pastors Change Pulpits Across Episcopal District
The Philadelphia Conference of the A. M. E. Church reports record funds and rising memberships. Multiple pastors shift districts, with new appointments and an added district overseen by Rev. T. M. Webster. Several ministers move between Bethel Union Mt. Pisgah and neighboring churches. some transfers extend to Delaware and Norristown, Germantown, and Bryn Mawr.
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Philadelphia
H. P. Anderson
Bethel
W. J. Oliver
W. B. Williams
Elijah Byrd
I. H. Ringold
T. M. Webster
J. L. Witten
Union
Allen
C. C. Dunlap
Mother Bethel
West Chester
City
Bryn Mawr
J. C. Beck
Meraiee
J. L. Watkins Gomes
Better ‘Town
Mt. Pisgah
C. Wart
Montgomery County
Ardmore
Wilmington
Del
W. G. Leeper
R. J. Reed
Norristown
Darby
Hudson Waterstrom
Temple
J. W. Harris
Morris Brown
W. 8. Drummond
Mt. Olive
R. J. Williams
Mt. Zion
Rev
R. Shirley
Germantown
White invader awarded a $1000 verdict in race case
In Hutchinson Kansas on May 23 a white jury awarded Orval Craig a $1000 judgment plus costs in a $10000 suit against Charles Fife. A black juror was challenged and withdrawn after defense objections. The case drew national attention as a first of its kind in the era.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Orval Crag
Charles Fife
Craig
Nu Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Promotes Education Drive
The Ides of May closed a week of Go-to-High School and College events led by Nu Chapter Lincoln University. The Lincoln, Cheyney and Downingtown meetings drew hundreds of students parents and friends, urging higher education and highlighting the movement’s wide support and positive impact.
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Nu Chapter
Lincoln University
Masa
Wilmington
West Chester
Cheyney
Downingtown
Silver Star Obituary Lines of Notables in Community
A list of names including Wm. G. Lee, Rev. Chas. A. Tindley, James Smith, Harold Reed, Amos M. Scott, Mrs. Sterling Rex, Mrs. Roberts, and others appears as part of a community obituary or memorial notice. The passage notes many individuals associated with the Silver Star context and local prominence alongside referenced figures like Dr. Wm. Slowe and Rev. Chas. A. Tindley.
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Silver Star
Wm. G. Lee
Mme. Wood
Wm. Parker
Harold Reed
Sterling Rex
Roberts
Amos M. Scott
James Smith
A. PF
Fannie Scheafer
Chas. A. Tindley
Hensie H. Thomas
Elia Watkins
Lee
Pred. Norris
Carl Warrick
Wm. Slowe
John Woodson
Opening of Walter Casselle Undertaking Establishment Anew
Thousands attend the formal opening of Walter W. H. Casselle’s new undertaking establishment at 913 17th Street. The event coincides with his career anniversary as the building’s interior features a modern reception hall, display rooms, and a rear atelier with casket fittings. Evening programs highlight ministers, solos, and receptions for visitors.
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W. W. H. Casselle
Walter W. H. Casselle
Mr. Caanelle
Montrose
Ager
Smith
Bppinion
Casselle
Vencenia Lehman
Oe South H
Caseelie
Ana
Nate Emy
Joan Variano
Mike Eae Bowie
Chas
Bowie
Dr. Lawrence
Mise Altemeuse Lancaster
Selo
Jay O. Failfaz
Vidlin Bolo
Master Jones
Widow Georgana Webster Dies at Home of Daughter
Georgana Webster widow of Andrew Webster died Friday May 20 at 11 p m at the residence of her daughter Allen 1618 Carlog Berrace. The obituary notes the family and location details from the local notice.
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Georgana Webster
Andrew Webster
Allen
Carlog Berrace
Otal
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Plizabeth Williams
Racial Welfare Committee
Union Av M. E. Church
Will
Allen Church
Mayor
Bellevue Stratford
Doublin
A. Flaherty
B. Geraghty
Widener Building
G. Grant Williams
Knas
Elgin Watches
Market ST
Episcopal Dist
Bishop Heard
NU Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha, Lincoln Univ
W. W. W. Cessalles
W. W. Cassrele
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