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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1921
Page
1
District leaders push a $10000 grant to aid a colored autumn fair tied to the Sesquicentennial. Tensions rise as Mayor Moore and allies clash over letters of support and control of funds, with criticism from Dr. R.K. Wright and Dr. Lewis. Continued on page 2.
A large race coalition in South Philadelphia forms the Stott Republican League to back Amos Scott for magistrate. Officers are named, a public meeting at 18th and Dick Street is planned, and women and men organize house to house canvassing in support of Scott and Republican candidates.
Dr. Miles B. Jones sustained a broken or dislocated right hip and strained left hip after a sedan veered out of control on the Old National Road thirty five miles east of Cumberland Maryland. He was en route to Louisville Kentucky for the National Medical convention when the chauffeur attempted to stop the vehicle and struck a telegraph pole. Also aboard were Mrs Carrier S Brown and Miss Jane Jones.
In Washington August 29 Jesse Doster of Til G Street Southwest was arrested for throwing a lighted lamp at Myrtle Wilson 123 41 2 ft. Miss Wiitson suffered severe burns before the blaze was put out. Doster was detained at the Fourth precinct station on fresh charges.
August 27, 1921 Atlantic City reports the Soap Box artists marching from Market Street ferry on a 2:20 train. Private cars, band, and colorful uniforms energized crowds as Ed Henry led the group through the city, drawing cheers from citizens club members and visitors from Philadelphia Providence New York Pittsburgh and Boston.
A large turnout of Philadelphia Colored Post Office employees attended the Mutual Association of Postal Employees meeting at Waldorf hall on Sunday afternoon August 28. President Charles W A Simpson outlined department reforms while W T M Johnson from the Central office urged loyalty and cooperation between supervisors and workers to improve service.
The piece notes the end of the summer break as activities accelerate. It mentions lingering fatigue and a shift toward routine, with emphasis on looming responsibilities and the sense that time is speeding up as students return to schedules.
In Common Pleas Court No 5 Judge Martin upheld the legally elected Trustee Board of Second Baptist Church of Nicetown. The pastor Dr J C Jackson had sought to oust the board after a disputed election amid tensions over salary and church leadership. Robert E Lee chaired the board and led the court challenge while Trustee Lee received praise for presenting the case. The decision confirms the right of the existing board to remain in office until their term ends despite internal conflict.
A Mine Run resident, James W. Lane, brought to the Fredericksburg office a remarkable freak of nature a normalized hen eye showing a perfectly formed snake on the shell with body curled and head eyes in natural position.
Mr. Robert Hayes, manager of the Philadelphia National Insurance Co. branch, earns special commendation from the company’s General Manager in Washington. A local August contest boosted Philadelphia agency results with 37,541 dollars in insurance sold in two hot weeks, while other managers rested.
At Asbury M E Church Atlantic City on August 18 a reception honored Major Henry for loyal service. Mrs Rosa Schuyler chaired. Rev A S tint spoke alongside his wife and community members. Gifts were presented, toasts offered, and a simple dinner followed with praise for the longtime church backbone and historian.
The Grand Lodge I B P O B of W closed its Boston convention after electing officers. The event drew 5000 marchers from across the United States, with Lt Governor Fuller and Mayor Peters observing. Raymond L. Phillips led the parade, featuring diverse lodge costumes and women in coordinated attire, while bands from overseas veterans and the 15th Infantry provided the music.
Augusta Ga September 1 Georgia is closing the most profitable peach season in the history of the State. More than 10 000 carloads have been shipped at profitable prices with cash refunds estimated at 7000. In addition Georgia marketed nearly 3000 worth of watermelons this year bringing the total return from both crops above 10000 according to Manufacturers Record.
A 13 year old girl, Lillian Conk lis of 908 D Street Southwest, screamed as a white assailant dragged her behind a billboard in a lumber yard at Ninth and D Streets Southwest. Two men, Joseph Smith and William Acton, intervened, causing the attacker to flee toward Eleventh Street where he boarded a moving trolley car and escaped.
Martha ford a colored woman aged 110 died in York South Carolina on Sunday. She was believed to be the oldest person in the state at the time of her death. Funeral and burial details were not disclosed.
Special to The Tribune Louisville Kentucky August 27 The Twenty third Annual Session of Physicians dentists and pharmacists was opened in the Jefferson County Armory with about 2300 delegates. Dr John P Turner president of the National Association presided and delivered an opening address praised by many. The forum featured Governor E P Morrow Lieutenant Governor and Mayor Smith with performances by Mrs Cora D Shea and others. The evening ended with a welcome from officials and a musical program including My Kentucky Home.
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