R Church unveils complete ticket in Tennessee district
The Lin subiian League of Tennessee under R R Church Jr nominates a full slate of black candidates in the Tenth district. Wilkerson as undertaker and Roddy as cashier head a list including B V Burchett for senator from Shelby and Tipton. Campaign manager is Rev. Church Sr with committee M Nesbit A Walton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ais
Tenn
Linsubiian League of Tennessee
R. R. Church, Jr
Wilkerson
Undertaker
Con Roddy
Cashier, Solvent , and Trust Co
B. V. Burchett
Flor
Shelby and Tippunties
T. H
J. B. Is
A. Eston
N. F. Clowers
J.T. Settle
O. W. Williams
Edale
G. W. Atkins
State
Standard Life Insurance Com
M. Nesbit
Walton
Eye
S . G. VW. Cooper
Ark & Rfr
Church, Jr
Dicker
Raymond D Taborn Named Deputy Collector at Detroit Port
The Kalamazoo man Raymond D Taborn won credentials for the deputy collector of customs at the port, after passing examination and clearing service rules. The announcement followed intense Democratic lobbying and signals a significant appointment at the port office in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mich
Raymond D. Taborn
Kalamazoo
Ismay
Po Pialgg
All Democratic
Davis Tops State Primary Vote in Ohio Legislature race
Cleveland August reports show Harry E. Davis leading the State Legislature field with the largest vote total among sixty three candidates in the primaries. The article notes sixty two candidates continued contest after the initial tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Harry E. Davis
Citizens seek injunction to preserve rights in Springfield
Springfield residents announce plans to file an injunction against the park board to halt pool closures they claim infringe on their rights to race swim in local parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Park Board
Northward labor move tests Southern wage gaps
A Tuscaloosa era article notes railroad workers in Alabama migrating north for higher pay and less racial wage discrimination. It argues Southern employers rely on black labor while pondering the broader Negro problem and the region’s social and economic tensions as emigration rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ala
Neylvania Railroad
Europe
Georgia
The
New Orleans
Sons and I
Boy Hero Receives Carnegie Medal for Saving Boy
Budd Wicks a 10 year old of Woodbury New Jersey saved George Curtis 12 who fell from a boat in Woodbury creek near Broad street bridge. He grabbed the drowning boy before others could help and aided his rescue and recovery with doctors at Dr Underwood's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury
N. J
Budd Wicks
George Curtis
Woodbury Creek
Broad Street Bridge
Wicks
Curtis
Langhorne News Clip Highlights Local Church Services
Aug 28 Langhorne Pa residents report open church doors with two strong sermons by Rev F Bradley. Gleaning day set for second Sunday in September. Notables: Mrs Gertrude Johnson ill. Rev L J Spencer filled pulpit. Emma Price hosted guests. John Barber hosted by Addie Griffin. Morris Rixon stayed with John Rixon. Laura Clayton of Holmesburg visited Amos Grant. Grant bought an auto. Graves and Morrell Sunday visitors. Cotton and Crummer toured Jersey. Thanks given for paid papers. news wanted by Monday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flamer
Yardley
Emma Price
John Barber
Addie Griffin
Morris Rixon
John Rixon
Laura Clayton
Holmesburg
Amos Grant
L. Graves
C. Morrell
A. Cotton
R. Crummer
Jersey
Bacharach Giants Triumph 10 Innings Over Beach Haven
The Bacharach Giants of Atlantic City defeated Beach Haven 3 to 0 in 10 innings on Friday. Local figures escorting and sightseeing notes fill the page with mentions of Mr. Robert Burwell, Nathaniel Goodwin, Corbin Jackson, Chas. Golden, Mack Jordon, and social outings around Philadelphia and the beach. The piece ends with a reference to a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach Haven
N. J
Bacharach Giants
Atlantic City
Beach Haven Boys
Robert Burwell
Nathaniel Goodwin
Philadelphia
Corbin Jackson
Chas. Golden
Mack Jordon
Bay
Wm. Beamer
Levi P. Booker
Amos Horton
Milesse Ingram
Sarah Jones
Francis Pitt
Alberta Wilson
Edith Harris
Mob Removes Prisoner From Jail In Vivian Incident
A mob of about 1000 men seized Jess Hammet from Vivian jail and hanged him to a telegraph pole. A white woman identified him as the man who assaulted her. Hammet had previously served as a servant for the woman. The violence occurred near Shreveport, Louisiana, on August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Jess Hammet
Vivian
Here
Hammet
Fishermen of Galilee Hold Grand Convention in Kingston
The 12th Grand Annual Convention of the Grand United Order of Fishermen of Galilee began a three day session at Holy Cross Parish House Kingston with about 200 delegates and guests. Rev John T Matthews preached at Franklin Street AME Zion Church and Grand Officers for the new term included W H Garrett Maggie Jacgg Seward and S C Tiller among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
N. Y
Grand United Order of Fishermen of Galilee
Holy Cross Parish House
Pine Grove Avenue
Brown
Tabernacle
Franklin Street
A. M. E. Zion
Order
John T. Matthews
Alford Nixon
Thomas H. Turner
W. H. Garrett
Baltimore
Worthy New York
Worthy
Mexicans Not Satisfactory Laborers Replaced on Road Work
Mexican laborers brought to Penn Yan for road work were discharged amid claims of poor workmanship and aging, with New York Central and Pennsylvania roads seeking more satisfactory laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Yan
N. Y
New York Cities
Pennsylvania
Washington preps for the G U O O F Biennial session
Washington reports readiness for the 18th Biennial Movable Committee meeting of the G U O O F with J H Coleman leading the arrangements and large delegations expected from all states. Quarters at 1107 U Street will host delegates on arrival while officers are anticipated and E H Norris of Chicago is seen as likely Grand Master if he seeks the toga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. H. Coleman
O. F
U Street
E. H. Norris
Chicago
Women Receive Republican Presidential Candidate
Denver Aug. 23 Mrs Isa belle Stewart president of the Col ored Womens Republican League and Mrs Parthenia George were reception committee members for Republican presidential candidate ex Justice Charles H Highes. They were recognized for faithful loyal services to the party before and after they possessed the franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Isabelle Stewart
Colored Womens Republican League
Parthenia George
Charles H. Highes
Republican Party
Three Attempts at Death by Suicide in Camden
Mary Ogden a 49 year old resident near 11th Street and South Camden made three suicide attempts Wednesday none succeeded. She first jumped from the Reading ferry boat but deck hands prevented her. Later she attempted to throw into front of an Atlantic City train and was found with her neck on the rail. She was detained for examination of her mental condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ogden
11Th Street
South
Camden
Reading
Atlantic City
Bristol Items From Bristol Pennsylvania Aug 29
Mr and Mrs Alvin Cook hosted by Mr and Mrs Samuel Miller at Cedar street. Several locals attended Sunday school convention at Bryn Mawr. Visits to Philadelphia for Grand Lodge parade. News of births and people relocating, with social visits across Wilmington Tarboro Green Lane and Bristol communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Alvin Cook
Samuel Miller
Cedar Street
J. E. Allen
Wilmington
Del
Lucy Allen
Mary Young
Mattie Allen
Elizabeth Miller
Bryn Mawr
Viola Conn
Cora Reed
Philadelphia
Grand Lodge
Parade
Chas. Fisher
Chas. Waters
Howard Jackson
People
Virginia
Green Lane
Harold Long
Dickinson
Poco Mocco
Rev. Smith
Norristown
Samuel Ricks
Rocky Mount
N. C
Gaston Roe
Tarboro
Clementine Stewart
L. H. Wilhite
New York
Elnora Adkinson
Frankford
Eject Infantrymen From Train At West Beasley
Thirteen members of the Twenty-fifth U S Infantry stationed at Fort Griswold Honolulu were forcible ejected from a Pullman car at West Beasley. They were told to transfer to another car but refused and walked back to San Francisco to protest to War Department through local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Twenty-fifth
U.S. Infantry
Fort Griswold
Honolulu
Hawaii
West Beasley
War Department
Educator Cotter to Join Lincoln Farm Gift Host Committee
Prof. Jas. B. Cotter of Coleridge Taylor School serves on the host committee for President Wilson's visit to Hodgenville Kentucky for the acceptance of the Lincoln Farm and Cabin. The site is a Kentucky gift to the nation marking Abraham Lincoln's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Jas. 8. Cotter
Coleridge Taylor School
Wilson
Lincoln
Hodgensville
Abraham Lincoln
Kentucky
Louis Merriam Dies at 121, Oldest U.S. Pensioner
Louis Merriam a Black man born in 1795 at the Sopher plantation in Virginia died at his home in Kansas City Kansas. He was the oldest man on the United States pension rolls and claimed to have been born during George Washingtons presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Louis Merriam
George Washington
United States
Kans
Merriam
Sopher Plantation
Virginia
Sea Gull 15 Still Watching the Sea Shore Crowd
Atlantic City notes a flood of visitors from Pittsburgh and Baltimore for the summer season. Local residents and guests, including Norman Johnson and Misses Taylor Crawford and Tucker, enjoy beaches, hotels, and coastal attractions as Pittsburghers dominate attendance and Sea Gull 15 remains a visible landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Fox
Pittsburgh
Randolf
Sor
Nanie Taylor
Evelyn Crawford
George Parks
Harris
Wyer Armand Scott
Stanton
Alexander
Orange
N. J
Noco Lee
John Saunders
16Th St
Ione
Jolkes
Baltimore
Charles Carroll
Carrol
Harry Tobias
Pools’ Cottage
Gordin
Boston
A. Hayes
Richmond
John Redrick
Dickerson
Geo. Mitchell
Royster
Mayor Loving
Ridleys Hotel
Gus Plummer
Flemmings
Cleveland
H. J. Brown
Newark
Stuart
Perkins
Cora Tucker
Atlantic City
Julian Harris
Estella Fitzgerald
Ethel Brooks
E. C. Brown
Joe Ales
Bobie Shaw
Williams
West Side
Ercholas
J. W. Rich
Peck
Malvern PA St Paulo A M E Church Services
In Malvern on Sunday August 28 services at St Paulo A M E Church drew good attendance with 11 am sermon by Rev. Watkins. Baptisms occurred at 1:30 pm and a 7:46 pm sermon addressed eight converts. Attendees included Mrs. Ken and Mrs. Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
St. Paulo A. M. EB
W. G. N. Watkins
Wm. Thomas
Lewis Newton
Ken
Johones
Josep Milburne
Tsabetmas
Catherine Tinson
Valley Hill
Roberta Brown
Jas. Newton
Chas. Smit
Harr
Madvern
Watkins
Mary
Edward Newton
Chester Homeopathic Hospital
Two Colored Candidates Seek Ohio Legislature Seats
In Cleveland and Cincinnati two colored men Harry Davis of Cuyahoga County and Lee Beaty of Hamilton County lead their county tickets for seats in the State Legislature. Davis topped his ticket while Beaty is noted as Cincinnati’s standout attorney. Other colored contenders in Franklin County were Hughes and Logan but they failed to secure nominations. Indications point to a Republican win this fall and two incumbents may join the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Cincinnati
Harry Davis
Cuyahoga County
Lee Beaty
Hamilton County
Ohio
Big Quarterly Draws Thousands to Wilmington Religious Event
Thousands of Black worshippers from Delaware and neighboring states gathered in Wilmington for Big Quarterly. About 5000 visitors attended despite a 16 year old age quarantine and waning youth interest. African Union Methodist Protestant Church hosted all day services across the main auditorium and grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
African Union Methodist Protestant Church
French Street
Fishing trip and community notes in North Glenside
Clarence Burton and party enjoyed a Cape May fishing trip with Lewis Gordon and Samuel Gaskin. The Burtons celebrated their twelfth wedding anniversary on August 20 with guest William Thompson. Updates include Deacon Alston moving to Crestmont, Archie White returning from hospital, and Mrs. Thompson visiting her mother in Chance, while Mrs. Kemp Lucas and Mrs. Armstead visited Virginia. The North Glenside Brass Band is progressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Glenside
Clarence Burton
Cape May
N. J
Lewis Gordon
Samuel Gaskin
Crestmont
Archie White
Will Thompson
Chance
Kemp Lucas
Paul Armstead
Virginia
David Phillips
Jefferson Davis aide and golf caddy dies in Mississippi
Gusport Miss Aug 29 Ben Williams once bodyguard for Jefferson Davis and later President Wilson's golf caddy at the local Country Club died yesterday. Williams gained nationwide fame for his Civil War history and numerous postcards bearing his portrait were sold across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gusport
Miss
Ben W Williams
Jefferson Davis
Wilson
Wiliams
New Work Openings for Colored Girls in Armour Plant
In St Louis on August 26 colored girls were assigned to the sausage room at Armour and Co replacing fifty white strikers. The new hires were put to scrubbing duties before taking the grip of the striking workers’ positions.
Twins Born to a White Girl in New York City
At Crittenden Home in New York City a colored boy and a light girl sister were born to a white girl. The event sparked debate over paternity with some claiming two fathers and others insisting a single colored father. Dr Justina Ford spoke for adoption of the boy, while the Juvenile Court placed the girl with Mrs Carrie Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Crittenden Home
Justina Ford
Carrie Washington
Florida mob lynches six in Gainesville and Newberry episodes
A mob in Florida hanged five enslaved people from Newberry jail and a deputy sheriff killed another near Jonesville after a confrontation arising from Bossey Long's escape attempt. Long was later captured, jailed, and guarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Fla
Newberry
Jonesville
G. Wynee
L. G. Harris
Bossey Long
Long
Colored girls fill jobs after white workers strike
In St Louis on August 21 the Aromar and Co sausage room hired colored girls to replace fifty white strikers. The new workers were employed as scrubbing staff but soon took the striker positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis, Mo
Aromar and Co
Important Notice to Readers of the Philadelphia Tribune
An arrears notice addressed to all subscribers of the Philadelphia Tribune informs readers that accounts currently overdue will be reviewed for service continuation. The notice emphasizes prompt payment to avoid service disruption and potential collection actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Tribune
Coatesville Citizens Prohibit Birth of a Nation Showing
In Coatesville Pennsylvania on August 28 citizens formed a protest against showing Birth of a Nation insisting it incites race trouble. A meeting at St Paul A M E Church elected leaders and agreed to petition the mayor to block the film with a permanent organization planning further actions for racial welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatesville
Wm. G. Butler
I. N. Richardson
Pompey Robinson
F. 8. Holand
Henry Ransom
Geo. W. Johnson
Wm. Harville
R. J. Bowden
Chester
O. D. Holmes
Ed. King
Chandler Jackson
F. 8
Holland
W. L. W. Jones
Jack Walker
Coatesvill
Ear of Justice
God
Christ
Man
Coatesville Notes and Local Church Reports
Coatesville notices detail church services at Tabernacle Baptist and St Paul A M E C, with sermons and texts cited. Reports mention visitors from Johnstown and Atlantic City, typhoid fever cases including Thomas Birch and Robert Flammer, and community updates on members Clara Thompson, Mrs. Mary Nicholson, and Olive Walker. An oratorical contest prizes list is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Thompson
Smith
Marshall Paterson
Bro
Benj. Austin
E. F. Randolf
James Powell
John Williams
Joseph Toomey
Johnstown
Uniors
Iisaac Wis
Leonard Dorsey
Clarence Jackson
Solomon Quash
John Fells
Elwood Brown
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Fairview Cemetery
Melvin Boddy
Merchant
Pennsylva
St. Paul A. MM. C
W. Stanford
Luin B. Maptoes
Octavia Richard Sor
Atlantic City
N. J
Laura Myers
Baby Myers
Carrie
Pennsylvania
Wilms del
Thomas Birch
Robert Flammer
Coates St
Charles Anderson
Charles
Richmond
Samuel Ford
Wilmington
Del
Darrel
Lumber Street
Buffalo
Coatesville
Sheriff Eley Rescues Prisoner From Angry Mob
In Lima Ohio a mob of about 3000 surrounded the jail to lynch Charles Daniels for assault. Sheriff Eley, battered and disarmed, escaped with Daniels aboard a motor truck to a hospital and later hid in the Elks club as the mob roamed. Daniels is said to be safe in Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Eley
Charles Daniels
John Barber
Eloy
McKinney
Motor Fire Department
Ori
Daniels
Barbers Country Home
New Lima State Hospital
City
Sheri
Barber
Elks
Ottawa
Bley
Lee
Allen County
Willis
Omergin
Toledo
Community notes from Downingtown area and beyond
Aug 29 report from Downingtown PA notes visits by B F Johnson of Exton to Atglen and by Alban Warnick to Jersey. Fannie Johns suffers rheumatic troubles. Union Church camp meeting closes with 22 conversions and praise for Toliver and workers. Harrisburg news raises race and school concerns. Local committee to Harrisburg includes Wm Brown Isaac Trow and Sweeney. Emma Grant of Norfolk visiting Exton area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downingtown
B. F. Johnson
Exton
Atglen
Alban Warnick
Jersey
Fannie Johns
Union Church
Harrisburg
Wm. Brown
Isaac Trow
Sweeney
Wm. Kink
Philadelphia Tribune
Holmes Palace
Emma Grant
Norfolk
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R. Church
Fuld
Taborers
Langhorne News
Louisiana
Fishermen OF
Galilee
Norman Johnson
Bob. Williams
James
Jefferson
BR Caan
Armour & Co
Florida
Downing Town News
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