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Philadelphia Tribune

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1917

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High Commendation for Colored Officers Camp at Fort Des Moines

Fort Des Moines Iowa August 27 1917 Col C C Ballou commandant describes the national colored officers training camp. The program draws recruits from across the United States including 200 noncommissioned officers and professionals such as lawyers doctors and teachers. The aim is to prove the fitness for command and leadership and to show the nation the eligibility of 11 000 000 people for full participation in war. The camp emphasizes discipline character and military efficiency with old regulars aiding and eliminating weaker candidates. Philadelphia trainees set notable marks with Everett Johnson 211 and Adolphus F Capps 208 earning marksmanship badges.

Fort Des Moines C. C. Ballou United States Hom Iowa Twenty-fourth Twenty Fifth Infantry Ninth Army I Philadelphia Everett Johnson Adolphus F. Capps

Army orders mass deployment of colored state guard units south

Washington August 27. The War Department ordered all colored state guards to southern cantonments along with white units from their states despite protests by state officials and members of Congress. Units from New York Illinois D C and Indiana are affected.

Washington, D. C Congress War Deent New York Illinois D. C Indiana

Community Rally At Logan Reed Streets Led By Millette

Public Playground teachers under Mr Millette held a community rally at Logan 19th and Reed streets on August 16. Edward Merchant of the Board of Education presided with speaker Rev Chas Anderson. Marion Anderson Diggs led visitors and Virgie Lee Burrell supervised activity with scouts assist. Neighbors were thanked for decorations and kindness.

Millette Logan Reed Streets Assogiamn Edward Merchant Board of Education Wm. Rowan Chas Anderson Marion Anderson Diggs Virgie Lee Burrell

Ohio Masons Close Great Session in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Ohio Aug 27 The Grand Lodge of Masons jurisdiction of Ohio closed the most successful session in its history Delegates received royal entertainment and officers were elected without friction How ard Grear PM of Corinthian Lodge No 1 Cincinnati was elected Grand Master Frank A B Hall chaired the general committee on entertainment.

Cincinnati Grand Lodge of Masons Ohio Howard Grear P-M Corinthian Lodge No. 1 Cincinnnati Frank A. B. Hall

East St Louis Riot Leader Sentenced

L Shultz of East St Louis Ill confessed leader of the stock yards gang of rioters pled guilty to assault to kill and conspiracy in court last week. Judge Crow sentenced Shultz to 1 to 10 years on the first count and 6 years on the second. More convicts are expected as a day of fast and many innocent colored citizens are to go to the penitentiary.

St. Louis L. Shultz East St Louis Ill Stock Yards Crow Shultz

Attempted robbery ends with self harm by suspect

William Johnson, a Black man from 13th and Eee streets, was arrested Tuesday afternoon after attempting robbery. He drew a knife and tried to cut his throat on the way to the station, was disarmed, then produced a razor and was overpowered by a club.

Wm. Johnson Eee

National Medical Association gathered in city for conference

Delegates of the National Medical Association flooded into the city beginning Monday. Sessions were held at the Y M C A on Christian street with Dr D W Byrd delivering the annual address. A public meeting at Union Baptist drew a packed house.

National Medicin Association Christian Street 8. W T. 8. Burwell D. E. Hannum Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church W. J. Daniels D. W. Byrd Union Baptist Church E. J. Cattell Smith M. C. Dumas Washington, D. C Geo. H. White Philadelphia Wilbur Krusen City of Philadelphia General Hospital J. H. Lloyd A. A. Stevens EB. L. Eliason Department of Diseases Chest Jefferson Hospital America Dre. Walker Williams and Burwell Association Maple Grove Cornucopia Jazz Band Handy C. W. Cabannis D. A. Ferguson Richmond H. M

Demented man kills colored officer in Chester

Patrolman William Padgett, a colored officer, died after being shot four times by John J. Wood, who was threatening a neighbor near 9th and Central avenue. Special officer James S. Duffy wounded Wood in the groin as he fled. Wood survived and was taken to Chester Hospital.

Chestre Wm. Padgett John J. Wood Wood 9Th and Central Avenue Padgett James 8. Duffy Woods Chester Hospital

Highway Robbery Arrest In Riverton Case

Paul Johnson of 10th and Locust streets was arrested Tuesday morning on highway robbery and related charges. He allegedly held up Lewis at 121 Dock St and fired at Lewis and Winrig of Riverton New Jersey. Johnson is committed with bail by Magistrate Collins.

Paul Johnson 10Th and Locust Streets Lewis Dock St Winrig Riverton N. J Collins

John Miller in Critical Condition After Window Fall

John Miller of 407 8. 1 street, described as colored, fell from a window at his home on Sunday fracturing his skull and sustaining brain injuries. He is in critical condition at Pennsylvania Hospital.

John Miller Pennsylvania Hospital

Visiting physician reports car theft and ransom demand

Dr G Hamilton Francis of Norfolk left his car with strangers while visiting a National Medical Convention. The thieves demanded $50, leading to a staged car swap and a garage incident on 1829 Kater Street. Three men were arrested for stealing the car. Mr Carter faced conspiracy charges but later was released as a witness. Officer Edward Lee helped uncover the case.

G. Hamilton Francis Norfolk 17Th Street Charles 8. Carter 17Th Bainbridge Streets S “Stick” Morton Seaboard Mr. Carter Dr. Francis New York Brown & Stevens Francie Kater Street South Street Carter Haggerty’s Rodman Leroy Mason Elmer Cox Edward Love Stick” Morton E. C. Brown Mog Cate Edward Lee First District Scott Baltimore Madison James Cherry Germantows Walter Trower Wilson Trower Alphia Peck Miss Rich Mattie Harris 38Th Street West Philadelphia Brooks Frederick Saratoga Springs Webb Hazel Chambers Fae Elele Bikie Mme So Keene Maggie Walker Richmond Spaulding North Carolins Ridley Hotel Percy Capps Nelson Birdie Tyler Philadelphia Matthews William White Ocean City Ruth Davis Davis Hotel Mitchell New State Reserve

National Baptist Convention delegates depart Muskogee

Philadelphia delegates to the National Baptist Convention will leave the city Monday at 4 a m for Muskogee Oklahoma. Dr Wm A Creditt will depart Wednesday and deliver the annual address Friday September 7th succeeding Booker T Washington and Major Moton in past years.

Philadelphia National Baptist Convention Muskogee Okla Wm. A. Creditt Booker T. Washington Major Moton Creditt

Pennsylvania State Federation of Negro Women’s Clubs Session Closes

The 14th annual session in Wilkes Barre ends with 85 delegates from Philadelphia Pittsburgh and central counties. Mrs Ruth L Bennett is elected president with Laure Brown Daisy Lampkin and G L Payne named officers. Next meeting set for July 1918 in Pittsburgh.

Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania State Federation of Negro Women's Clubs Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chester Via Reading Lehigh Valley Bethel A. M. E Mary P. Dennis P. J. Blackburn Ruth L. Bennett Laure E. Brown G. L. Payne Uniontown Ier Daisy Lampkin

Quarrel Leaves Two Men Hospitalized After Stabbing

James 26 of 2545 8 and Aiden Jones 23 of 1283 banished colored, employees at cry, quarrelled over a workplace affair. On Front bridge streets corner they fought after leaving Monday evening. Jones drew a knife and stabbed James. James also stabbed Jones as he turned. Jones is held without bail in critical condition at Sinai Hospital.

James Aiden Joseph Jones Front Bridge Jones Sinai Hospital

Riot Storm in 56th and Market Sparks Riot Charge

A man named Bullet is bound over on a 2500 dollar bail for inciting riot after a clash in the 56th and Market streets area. A fight between two colored men escalated into two hours of chaos with smashed windows and injuries. Guardsmen and police reportedly beat suspects as reports described a race riot, though investigators say it started as a personal dispute. Witnesses say officers used force and a mob of soldiers attacked colored residents while a sergeant allegedly threatened further killings. Prominent colored leaders plan to pursue charges against city officials over the incident.

60Th and Thompson 56Th Market Bullet Cobb Sargeant

First National Convention of Hair Culturist Union Opens

The first National convention of the Mme. C. J. Walker Hair Culturist Union of America opened at Union Baptist church under Philadelphia acts. City officials and national representatives welcomed delegates with a business and uplift program continuing Thursday and Friday, ending in officer elections Friday night.

MME. C. J. W Hair Culturist Union OF America Union Baptist Church Mme. C. J. Walker Hair Culturist Union of America Mme. C. J. Walker Hair Culturists Union of Philadelphia E. J. Cattell F. B. Ransom Mme. C. J. Walker, Company Margaret Thompson

Payton Dies Noted Real Estate Broker In New York

Philip A Payton prominent real estate broker dies at his Allenhurst New Jersey summer home. Born Westfield Massachusetts he rose to lead in New York realty with a meteoric career and a landmark deal costing about a million and a half dollars for several modern apartments.

New York City Philip A. Payton Allenhurst N. J Westfield Mass New York Greater

Woman Found Unconscious on Street Dies in Camden

Mary Bird, 23, of 1003 Ferry Road, Camden, was found unconscious on the front steps of 522 South 11th Street Sunday morning and died hours later at the hospital. Police say she was under the influence of dope. Husband and Cor Delia Cash of 11th Street were held on $400 bail as witnesses.

Mary Bird Ferry Road Camden South 11Th Street Bird Cordelia Cash 11Th Street

Arrest of a colored teamster over undelivered shirtwaists

Wm. Spencer of 19th street below Ellsworth, a colored teamster, was arrested for failing to deliver two boxes of shirtwaists to the freight station on Dock Street and for not returning the goods. He is held on $400 bail for a hearing Saturday.

Wm. Spencer 19Th Street Ellsworth Dock St

Exoneration in Vawter-White Case Clears Mrs White

The Vawter-White case ended with Edwin H. Vawter admitting falsehoods and signing a statement that clears Mrs. Howard B. White and her husband Ward B. White of any stain. Magistrate McFarland discharged Vawter after the settlement, and both Mr. and Mrs. White are said to have preserved their good names.

Vawter-White McFarland Wharton Streets Jess Julia White Edwin H. Vawter Central Police Court Vawter White Philadelphia Howard B. White Thomas McFarland Mrs. White

Rioting Suspect Held on Heavy Bail in Race Riot Case

Robert Bullett, 23, of 6713 Pearl Street, held under $2500 bail after arrest for inciting a race riot that involved soldiers and colored men. Magistrate Stevenson set date for further hearing. Henry Brown, 39, at 44th and Spruce Streets, among others discharged. Bullett allegedly began riot by throwing a brick at soldiers recruiting.

Robert Bullett Pearl Street Stevenson Henry Brown 44Th Spruce Bullett

Companion Held on Suspicion After Man Dies in Room

John Hopkins of 1611 Christian Street is held pending investigation into the sudden death of a colored man identified as Charlie in his room. Hopkins says he only knew the man slightly and that Charlie planned to reside at 1427 Bainbridge Street. Witnesses place the two men in a neighborhood saloon drinking shortly before the death.

John Hopkins Christian Street Hopkins Charlie Bainbridge Street Itnesses Ass Charlie

Twenty Fourth Infantry Leaves Houston for Columbus

About 600 men of the 24th Infantry, assembled at Camp Logan Houston, have departed for Columbus New Mexico. The 274 accused of murder were released and remain under guard awaiting court martial. Roughly 150 of the riot participants surrendered to their commanders, leaving only three unaccounted.

Columbus N. M 24Th Infantry Camp Logan Houston

Sea Gull Awaits Coming Of Medics And Templars

Town notes at Sea Gull show a bustling social scene with visiting doctors professors and travelers from Philadelphia New York Boston Baltimore and Pittsburgh. Local leaders and residents mingle at the coast while a new State Reserve muster headlines the labor day edition.

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FT. Des Moines Ohio Masons East ST. Louis National Medical Association Ing William A. Creditt State Federation OF Negro Women’s Clubs G. Edward Dickerson Amos Scott Edmund 8. Vawter Twenty-Fourth Infantry Ralph Walker Pearl Tyler Dean L. B. Moore James M. Auter Harrisburg Dodie Chew Dorothy Abele Eveline Crawford Martha Merritt Gertie Curtis Curtie Lars Johnson Maggie Curtis Baden North Carolina William Ramsey Bill Crofft Jean Thomas Baynard Taylor William Allmond Baynard Dr. Cook Washington Paige Dora Cole Lewis Boston B. G. Fitzgerald Hot Springs Sea Gull Edge Theodore Pankey Weatherly Harris Hughes Agnes Berry Pool’s Cottage Sarah Francis F Catonsville Quetta Bookrum Williams Cottage Annie Vennie Miss Williams George Dry Edward Pollard
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