Observation Report From Westward Trip and Philadelphia Meeting
A reader writes of returning from the Business Men's League meeting in Chicago and noting the next gathering will be in their city. He describes visiting Indianapolis and meeting prominent business and professional Black leaders, praising strides in commerce and manufacturing, and naming local figures such as Dr A B Jackson and H K Sander in furnishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men’s League
Chicago
A. B. Jackson
T. A. Staythe
Indianapolis
H. K Sandere
Bas & Bres
Fugitive R. 1 Not Captured No Trade House Bid
A terse notice states that Fugitive R. 1 remains at large with no capture or surrender reported. The message invites readers to contact The Tribune for housing inquiries.
Roosevelts remarks and race in a colored man’s view
A letter critiques Roosevelt and racial attitudes, noting colored men and political expedience. It contrasts support for Roosevelt with perceived cowardice, discusses summer goals like tuition and mortgages, and recounts a city anecdote about a waiter misidentifying a well dressed black man as a foreigner.
Notice to Churches of All Denominations Reprint Request
The Religious Editor is asked to note a missive requesting that Siren ertetiok and associated name be included in future pages. Readers are invited to provide clarifications to resolve the confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferem
Siren Ertetiok
Coleridge Taylor Dies Noted Violinist and Composer
London reports the death of Coleridge Taylor born August 15, 1875 in London. He gained world fame for the Hiawatha trilogy and choral works, composing operas and concert pieces and conducting in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleridge Taylor
London
Samuel Colendge- Taylor
Veneer Beane
Sierra Leone
J. Beckwith
Croydon
George
Crow
George’s
Ee Sa Ac Een
Stadre
Sir Villiers Buanford
Royal College
America
United States
Litchfield
Powell
Hospita
Witherspoon Hall
Colored Progressives Hold Meeting at Musical Fund Hall
A sparsely attended Beeck See eter Fond Hall gathering drew nine in the pews, a drum corps presence, and two white men at the head table, G Dickinson and T Moore, as preachers and attendees fill out a low-key evening with limited turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fund Hall
Upheavals in Atlantic City Guests and Visitors
Atlantic City notes list numerous visitors and seasonal guests including William Lans ey of Baltimore Dora Katie Irene Hail Dr and Mrs Haw kine and others. The piece mentions dances holidays fishing trips a near fatal accident and various social groups and residents during the late season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
William Lansey
Baltimore
Dora Katie
Irene Hail
Hawkine
Turclar
Ernest Smith
Red Gov
B. Mitchell Guy Tyson
New York
Perry
J C Asbury
H. Walker
St. Joseph
Ae Pettto Iglin
Brooklyn
Alwis
Hattie Cooper
Ala
Jefferson Va
L. M. Crosman and Family
Brunswick
N. J
Green
Z. L. Bell
R. Mason
Camden
Coffin
Peeanaes Md
Servill
St. Paul
Minn
Samuel Harris
Mesere
Andrew Stevens
R. D. BR. Venning
Robert R. Church
Bessie Abelle Cook
Emilie Taylor
Powles
W. F. Powell
Alexander Powell
Lillie Sheppard
Philadelphia
Ridleys
Wales
William Russell Johnson
Agnes Smallwood
Nege U
James Pyles
Washi
D. C
Dean Moore
Howard University
James Miller
Newark
de Leon
Miesee Gertie Truitt
Ethel Upshur
Louis Baxter
Mamie White
The
Marcelle
Louise Brookes
Hinds Moore
Dr. Moore
Wendell Cornish
Labor Day
P. Y
Mies Etta Stratton
John Butler
Washington
Earthly Career of R. R. Church Closed
Obituary from Memphis Tennessee dated August 31 reports the death of R. R. Church a 74 year old ex slave who rose from a cotton plantation slave to a wealthy merchant and planter after the Civil War. Born as a cabin boy on a river craft his life spanned slavery liberation and rapid wealth accumulation through business and real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homstead
Memphis
Tenn
Ae R. Church
Charch
Mississippi
Mie Harbor
Civil War Mr. Charch
Paul Jones Sees No Animals on Camp Trip
A camp party led by Pat Potter included John Johnson Frank van Franklin Wood Eddie the Oscar Paul Jones and others. Paul Jones feared bears and lions but saw no wildlife and hoped to return next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayland
Pat Potter
Eether Eiene
Wild Deere
John Johnson
Frank van Franklin Wood
Eddie
Oscar Paul Jones Chris
J. Perry, Jr
Oliver Ramsey
Paul Jones
Paul
Te Frasiaen Club
Amies Smith
Williams
Henry Philips
Davia Veuiles
Chas
Mire Henderson
Aar
Ewings
Clarence Williams
David Va
World Champion Cow Named in Woodland Contest
The report notes Sadie de Kol Barke as the first cow in the world in a Woodland California event, claiming the world title for this animal. The wording emphasizes the cow's status as champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland
Cal
Sadie de Kol Barke
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Milne
Stns Geneat
Taylor
Castle See
Leeds
Meg Sheffield
Handel Society
Herbert Beer
Herod
Nero
Panst
Die Stephen
Eneenees
G. Dickinson
T. Moore
Ely
Patel
R. R
R. R. Church
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