Mob of white sailors beat a colored man and chase officers
A mob of about 300 white sailors with armed officers pursued two police to a station house after a July riot. Preston H. Lewis, a colored man, was assaulted by John H. Schneider and Ramsey and taken to a hospital. Reports claim further clashes, arrests, and calls to indict involved Irish and German officials amid ongoing racial tension in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston H. Lewis
Titan Street
Ireland
Ramsey
Rieley Bullock
John H. Schneider
Lewis
Polyclinic Hospital
John
H. Schneider
Wm. Watson
Schneider
Rodger Bullock
20Th
Federal Streets
G. Edward Dickerson
Wilson
Liev? Meyers
the Tribune
2350
Federal Street
Cooper
Wm. M. Cooperage
White
Harry Festus
Joseph Young
Wm. Barber
Claude Morton
Herbert Brown
Wessel
11Th
Locust Streets
W. C. ‘Daverty
League Island
Walter Smith
Fairmount Avenue
Jefferson Hospital
Harry Doak
Frank Ll
James Walker
Washington Avenue
3Rd Street
Robert Bowser
A. S
Station House
12Th
Pine Streets
Market
U. S
Eritson
Navy
Horace B. Wayland
North Uber Street
Fifteenth
Arch Streets
U. S. ‘Board
Broad and Cherry
Wayland
United Sailors
Season of 1918 Featured Lively Social Gatherings
A lively 1918 season closes with large crowds at Fitzgeralds Auditorium and Price Memorial Church events. Notable visits include Dr Wm Goler and Bishop Cabkwell, with others departing for home after summer duties. The piece notes social diversions, church services, and local figures like Jas Morris and Miss Evelyn Crawford among moving friends and memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald's
Madame Keene
Wm. Goler
Livingstone College
Price Memorial Church
Cabkiwell
Wm. Sinclair
Hennie Farrelly
Marie Roland
Charles Chew
Jers
John H. Williams
Pilgrims
Evelyn Craw
Jet
National Medical Association Holds Annual Meeting in Virginia
The National Medical Association held its 20th annual session in Virginia with 400 members from across the country. Dr. Geo. W. Cabannis of Washington, D. C. presided, urging patriotism and service by Black physicians in war and peace and calling for equitable conduct and fellowship as the convention closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naical Association
Virginia Unionity
Geo. W. Cabannis
Washington, D. C
Cabannis
Anti-Lynching Session Call For Delegates In 1918
The National Race Congress of America issues a call for all colored societies to send delegates to the October 1–3 1918 Congress at Metropolitan Wesley A M E Zion Church in Washington D C. Registration is $2 granting one delegate. discuss race unity and anti lynching with leaders in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Race Congress of America
Societies of Colored People
United States
Wesley A. M. EB. Zion Church
D Street
2Nd
3Rd Streets
Washington, D. C
H. J. Callis
Congress
Third Street
N. W
Washington
Bishop I. N. Ross
Wm. Alexander
J. H. Randolph
A. A. Graham
W. A. Taylor
E. A. P. Cheek
Robi. L. Vann
J. J. Nickerson
L G. Jordan
J. S. L. Holloman
L. Melendez King
John R. Hawkins
Chas. Stewart
Aged Empress Rejoices As Allied Victory Looms
London reports the aged Empress Eugenie, last empress of France, watching World War I gains as Germans retreat from Compiegne. She recalls Napoleon III’s wedding crown moment and fears for Compiegne’s fate while tending wounded soldiers in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bdugenie
France
England
Empresso
Paris
Eugenie
They Shall Not Die in Vain Negro Soldiers Poem
A wartime verse pledges that black soldiers will not die in vain for liberty. It honors their courage and duty in the fight for democracy, promising lasting recognition and the hope of peace after victory.
Mob Leader Threatens Colored Family in Philadelphia
A mob leader from West Philadelphia warns Mr. Wm. July and his family to move from 5451 Master Street within 30 days or face "consequences." The incident, tied to Mr. C. E. Wright of 1423 N. 55th Street, prompted Tribune coverage and City Hall contact amid racial threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Street
Bome
C. E. Wright
55Th Street
West
Wright
Haverford Avenue
Arthur Chapin
Garnett Street
Chapin
the Tribune
Cc. E. Wright
West Phila. Business Mews Association
C. EB. Wright
N. 55Th Street
Belmont
City Hall
Philadelphia
July
Police transfer shifts color mix at 17th District
The entire force at the 17th District Station House at 20th and Federal Streets is moved to another district leaving a mixed force of colored and white officers. Citizens are urged to write W. C. Mills a letter of thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth Street
29Th
Lieut
Stringer
20Th
Federal
the Tribune
Meyers
Lieut. Stringer
17Th District
20Th and
Federal Sts
Philadelphia
W. C. Mills
Donation to Regimental Music Fund Helps 808th Pioneer Band
Headquarters 808th Pioneer Infantry Camp Meade Maryland August 23 1918 From Commanding Officer to Southwest Branch Aux 3 Emergency Aid Philadelphia Pa Donation of 500 to music fund for the regimental band will be used to provide greater variety of music during a short stay The colonel praises the quick gift and states it will boost troop morale and program quality as the regiment prepares to depart
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
808Th Pioneer Infantry
Camp Meade
Maryland
Southwest
Penn
M. A. Durrieuille
Cleveland Avenue
Philadelphia
James
Tucker
Dutrieville
Logan Trust
Southwest Branch Auxiliary
H. L. Kinnison
Roundtree's Cafe Attracts Notables In Atlantic City
Atlantic City September 2 1918 Roundtree's Cafe at 1619 Arctic Ave draws many prominent diners as it plans a larger location at 1601 Arctic by mid October. Patrons include Bishop J S Caldwell Mrs L Shafter and son Mrs Margaret Leakens Rev Dr Haynes Watt Terry and wife Rev W G Parks among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Roundtree
Arctic Ave
Chas
M. Roundtree
Arctic
Roundtree Cafe
Bishop J. S. Caldwell
Philadelphia
L. ©. Shafer and Son
Mixes Margaret Leakens
Dr. Haynes
New York
Watt Terry
W. G. Parks
Wonderful growth of Doc Tasker's popular cafe
Atlantic City notes the rapid rise of Doc Tasker proprietor of a cafe at 1612 Arctic Avenue. The article credits his success to focus on quality and service with patrons praising the interior lighting and courteous bowing staff and mentions his second cafe at 107 West 43rd Street in New York City along with his need to divide time between cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Doc Tasker
Arctic Avenue
Rome
Dec Tasker
Four Quarters
Earth
Doc
W. 43Rd Street
New York City
New York
War Work of Colored Women
Mrs. Alice Dunbar Nelson is named field representative for the Women’s Committee of the National Council of Defense. She will travel to states to survey war work among colored women and assist state divisions in organizing. Nelson, head of the English department at Howard High School in Wilmington, is widow of Paul Laurence Dunbar and a noted clubwoman and writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Dunbar
Women’s Committee
National Council of Defense
Washington
D. C
Alice Dunbar Nelson
Women's Committee
Council of National Defense
Woman's Committee
Nelson
Wilmington
Delaware
Howard High School
National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs
Paul Laurence Dunbar
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West Philadelphia
By G. Grant Williams
Police Board
Greer
Aarket
Horace Wayland
W. FP. Business Men's Association
F W. Hoxter
65Th and
Thompson
Morris
Delphia Modiste
Pis
Lizzie Burrell
al Burrell
National Medical Association
National Race Congress
808TH
Pioneer Infantry
Roundtree’s
Dog Tasker
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