Emigration to Africa deemed a failure by 1862 Washington editor
An 1862 Washington report discusses American Negro Emigration to Africa as a failed effort. It details reactions in Washington and Philadelphia and references a social statistical association, John D. Johnson, and a contested meeting with strong leaders opposing Johnson.
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Africa
Washington
John D. Johnson
Social, Statistical Association
Tuesay
Johnson
Johnsson
Julian
J. &. Rock
Message chips away at Wilson in New York speech
A Sept two meeting in New York attacked President Wilson with phrases like active methods and incompetence. Henry Lane Wilson was present amid broad criticism of administration and policies.
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N.Y
Presir
Henry Lane Wilson
Inspitees
Visiting Relatives in South
Mrs. Paula D. Richardson, linotype at the Foreign Mission Board National Baptist Convention, left Thursday September 2 for a visit to her mother and friends in Nashville Tennessee Birmingham Alabama and St. Louis Missouri.
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Paula D. Richardson
Linotype
Foreign Mission Board
National Baptist Convention
Nashville, Tenn
Birmingham
Ald
St. Louis
Appointed City Physician in Savannah
Savannah selects Dr. F. S. Belcher as colored city physician after ordinance sets two white doctors plus one colored for the city. The mayor announced the appointment on August 30.
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Savannah
F. 8. Belcher
Booker T Washington Jr to Speak at Los Angeles Convention
The Industrial and Commercial Council of People of African Descent of Los Angeles announces its convention in Los Angeles with Booker T. Washington Jr. delivering the principal address Monday evening, September 27. J W Coleman is president and R Conkling Wasson is secretary.
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The
Industrial and Commercial Council of People of
Los Angeles
Calif
J. W. Coleman
R. Conkling Wasson
Booker T. Washington, Jr
Philadelphia police reach full authorized number for first time since war
Philadelphia will add 56 new policemen today, many veterans of World War I, filling all vacancies and bringing the force to its authorized total of 3,740. May or Moore and Director Cortelyou will address the recruits as officials seek to boost the strength by at least 690 to match city growth.
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Philadelphia
Moore
Cortelyou
National Baptist Convention Opens Fortieth Session in Columbus
Thousands of Baptists from across the United States gather in Columbus Ohio for the fortieth annual National Baptist Convention. President Edward P. Jones delivers the opening address praising Negro advancement through the spread of the Christian faith. The six day session runs to next Monday with large crowds and special trains arriving hourly.
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Columbus
Ohio
United States
National Baptist Convention
Edward P. Jones
D. D
Evanston
Ill
Johnson
Texas
W. J. Ballou
Florida
Pr. C. J. Watson
Alabama
Edw. P. Jones
Dr. Jones
Jesus Christ
South Street Ice Cream Parlor Remains Crowded and Modernized
Henry Herrman’s Ice Cream Parlor at 1529 South Street earns praise for cleanliness and strong patronage. Son in law Hoffman and his wife oversee catering to thousands while updating the shop with modern plate glass displays and new fixtures despite years of steady business.
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South Street
Henry Herrman
Herrman
Hoffman
Mr. Herfman
Mr. Hoffman
Big Bill Tate defeats Langford in Dempsey bout opener
Ringside Benton Harbor Michigan September 6. The first preliminary before the Dempsey Miske title fight ends with a Tate victory over Sam Langford of Boston in a six round bout. Tate 230 pounds outboxes Langford 194, both fighters described as colored.
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Benton Harbor
Michigan
Jack Dempsey
Billy Miske
Big Bill Tate
New York
Tate
Dempsey
Sam Langford
Boston
Langford
Motorcycle crashes through barber shop window in Pittsburgh
A motorcyclist named Ruben Magee lost control on Grandview Avenue in Pittsburgh and leapt off as the bike smashed through a barber shop plate glass, darted across the room and stopped against a wall while frightened customers fled toward the door.
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Grandview Avenue
Philadelphia Folk Show Kindness After Wildwood Accident
Circulated accounts told of Mrs Hoffman and her young son at the Wildwood accident scene. Friends and strangers alike expressed concern but were relieved to learn the Hoffman family remained safe. They returned home Thursday reportedly in good spirits after their sea shore visit.
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Philadelphia
Wildwood
Opening of a new bank led by Major R. R. Wright
Major R. R. Wright, long time educator and head of the Augusta Normal and Industrial School, opens a Title and Trust Company at 19th and South Streets. Capitalized at $25,000, it will accept deposits from one dollar and offer four percent interest, with a motto of courtesy and efficiency.
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R. R. Wright
Normal and Industrial School
Augusta
Philadelphia
Title and Trust Company
19Th and
South Sts
Wins Double Scholarship in Competitive Examination
Brooklyn reports Frank Leslie Thompson, graduate of Boys' High School, won a Cornell University scholarship covering four years tuition and a $100 Arts scholarship from the New York Board of Regents. He is son of Wilson and Laura Thompson of 359 Monroe Street and plans civil engineering.
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Brooklyn
New York
Frank Leslie Thompson
Boys’ High School of
Cornell University
Board of Regents of
The
University of the State of New York
Wilson Ad Laura Thompson
Monroc Reet
Arista
Republicans Recruit Colored Women as Campaign Speakers
Washington D C September 7 The Republican National Committee heads an unprecedented effort to organize a battery of Colored women from Ohio Kentucky Indiana Illinois and perhaps other contest regions to preach Republicanism to Colored voters especially Colored women. Clarence Miller secretary of the committee notes a surprising number of capable speakers among the Colored women.
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Washington, D. C
Republican National Committee
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Llinois
Clarence Miller
Berean Building and Loan Association Proves A Great Success
The Berean Building and Loan Association, started over 38 years ago by Dr. Matthew Anderson, has paid out 416 360 to matured stockholders and 364 224 19 to members who drew before maturity as of January 31 1920. It reports regular cash disbursements every six months ranging from 10 000 to 80 000, with large sums to stockholders who save monthly for about eleven years.
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Berean Building and Loan Association
Matthew Anderson
Philadelphia
United States
Bud Wilson Wins Columbus Boost Song Prize
Bud Wilson, colored, wins the one hundred dollar prize for the best song boosting Columbus. Prize awarded by the Half Million Club, white.
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Columbus
Ohio
Bud Wilson
Delegation of Race Men Visits Senator Harding in Ohio
A delegation led by Rev J G Robinson from Ward A M E Church travelled to Marion Ohio to show loyalty to Senator Harding in his presidential race. The group included members from the National Equal Rights League and other figures such as W Monroe Trotter and Dr J A Mason.
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J.G. Robinson
Ward A. M. BE
Forty-sixth Street
Fairmount Avenue
Marion
Senator Harding
Doctor Robinson
Connentional Council
The
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Unitates
J. A. Mason
Twenty-second Street
N. 8. Taylor
Chicago
Migration of Colored Voters Shifts Election Balance
Washington observers report massive wartime and postwar population migration, especially a northward rise in Black voters. census officials note roughly 600000 moving north in five years, with soldiers shifting homes and northern cities doubling Black populations in many cases. Women gains from suffrage further complicate party forecasts for key states including Connecticut New York Pennsylvania Ohio and California.
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Washington, D. C
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Californ
Thousand Pier Workers Fight on New York Waterfront
West street at Twelfth street became a battleground as about 1000 white and Black longshoremen fought over preference for work along the water front. Dozens were kicked and beaten. one 62 year old grocer from the Black side was hospitalized with a fractured pelvic bone. The clash reflected broader tensions from recent labor needs and gang divisions.
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New York
West Street
Twelfth Street
Ecolot Os
Coe Gro
St. Vincents Hospital
Southern Pacific
Work Io Company
el Capitan
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