Worthy aspirants for magistrates
An editorial endorses Frank W. Morrison of the 14th Ward for magisterial office praising his long standing Tribune support and generosity. It urges votes for Morrison and also notes John S. Asbury has a fair chance, urging readers to back capable leaders for the community’s good. The piece emphasizes loyalty and local involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Morrison
Seth
Soriether
Mr. More
John S. Asbury
Mor
Frederick Van Vranken Dies After Brief Illness
Special to The Tribune reports the Philadelphia merchant tailor Frederick Van Vranken, well known in the city, died after a brief illness. The obituary notes his standing in the local business community and his connection to the Philadelphia trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agame Yi
Frederick
Phila
Chinaman Draws Color Line in $5000 Damages Suit
Springfield, Sept 6 A Chinaman Jue Fun faces a $5000 damages suit in Superior Court after allegedly denying service to Frank Prestinge and his wife at Worthington Street restaurant due to race. Prestinge, a waiter, claims multiple refusals for chop suey steak and tea despite other patrons being served. Prestinge has enlisted leading local attorneys. Jue Fun's marriage to a colored wife is noted but they do not live together.
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Springfield
Mass
Jue Fun
Frank Prestinge
Worthington Street
Prestrige
Worthy Hotel
Evers
Prestige
Hotel owner thanks Catto Lodge for convention reception
Wrights Hotel proprietor extends thanks to O. W. Catto Lodge No. 20 of Philadelphia for their convention at Atlantic City 1700 Arctic Ave. He praises their pa and order and invites the lodge back as the hotel’s new home in the city by the sea. Best wishes from Mr and Mrs S D Wright.
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O. W. Catto Lodge No
Philadelphia
Wrights Hotel
Arctic Ave
Atlantic City
N. J
O. V. Catto Lodge No. 20
D. Wright
Fifty Years After Hand of Fate in Emancipation Play
Emancipation events highlight a drama titled Fifty Years After or The Hand of Fate by Beresford Gale, produced by Lela Walker Bryan with a strong local cast. Tickets are thirty five cents, doors at 7 30, plus an Emancipation Sermon at 3 pm and a grand parade Monday.
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Beresford Gale
Lela Walker Bryan
James E. Simms
Alfonso Hughes
Wm. J. Fisher
Benj. E. Walker
Leroy Gilmore
Bryan
Wright
L J. Coppin
Emancipation Hall
Broad and
Oregon Ave
F. A
Broad
Tener
Blankenburg
Penrose
Philadelphia
Parade Formations for Broad Street Parade at 2 P.M.
The parade forms at Broad and Girard at 2 p m proceeding down Broad Street to Broad and Oregon Avenue Grounds under Lieut Gen L Williams with mounted police. First Division features Elks Band and various floats including Sons of Veterans and Army Navy units. Second and third divisions include bands, veterans groups, schoolchildren, and a Girls float, with Fourth Division and other entries listed.
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Broad and
Girard Ave
Broad St
Oregon Ave
L. Williams
Colored Mounted Police
Elks Band
Sons of Veterans
Hilton
Grand Army
Mototas
James
Hobbs
McCorkle
League Island
Army
Navy
Hendersons Grey
Major Hart
Moores Boys Brigade
H. Z. Thomas
Edwards Party Prepares Return Home After Successful Season
Pasque Island September 8. Mr and Mrs Richard L Edwards of South 17th Street and party await September 20 when they break camp and depart for home. Social events subdued this week but celebrated Mr Elbert s birthday with the Fa Ano s Halo ameno. Dining rooms stewarded by Herbert Simmons and H T Nelson. culinary led by Deacon Brown with Nellie Eubanks and Pleasant Walker assisting. Mrs Edwards led house duties with Mrs Ella Titus Mrs Nelson and Susie Mellix aiding. Miss King and Mrs Simmons ran the laundry. John Cupid oversaw wine. R C Lockett was chief engineer. E S Robinson secretary. Ladies plan shopping in New Bedford Boston and New York. men to tour amusements nearby.
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Pasque Island
Richard L. Edwards
Aarne
Elbert
Halo Ameno
Simmons
John Cupid
R. C. Lockett
E. 8. Robinson
New Bedford
Boston
New York
Cummings Appointed Delegate to Emancipation Anniversary
City Councilman Harry Cummings is named by Governor Goldsborough as Maryland’s delegate to the fifty year anniversary of emancipation in Philadelphia from September 16 to October 15. The event is billed as the largest such celebration for colored people in the nation.
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Harry 8. Cummings
Goldsborough
Maryland
Philadelphia
Army and Navy Union Comrades Banquet Sees Strong Attendance
A large audience filled Equity Hall for a banquet honoring the Army and Navy Union. Commander Andrew James spoke on the group’s aims after introductions by Joseph H Allen Garrison and Adjutant Isaac L. Banks. W. F. Conroy and several speakers, including Mrs. Susan J. Moore, advocated union support and mentioned mothers and families.
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Equity Hall
Joseph H Allen
Isaac L. Banks
Andrew James
Allelage
James
Army and Navy Union
W. F. Conroy
Hary Arnett
Abel P. Caldwell
Wm. H. Miller
Chris Perry
W. J. Balor
Susan J. Moore
Washington, D. C
Banks
Reception in Honor of a Former Citizen
Mrs. Bertha Smith Ford hosted a Monday evening reception at 27 N. Ruby St in YoungsER for former editor Jesage R. Smith of Hot Springs Ark returning from Baltimore with a Knights of Pythias convention visit to Philadelphia. Attendees included Frank Ford Leona Ford J R Smith Katie F Smith Alfred R Smith Nettie Williams Harry Washington Proctor Payton Howard Hardy Wm Hardy Lowther Heyman and daughter Sam Cottman Ola Myers Dr Overby Jas Russell Mrs Jas Tinlock Agnes Green Bruce Washington Atkinson and others.
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Bertha Smith Ford
N. Ruby St
Youngs Oer
Jesage R. Smith
Frank Ford
Leona Ford
J. R. Smith
Hot Springs
Ark
Katie F. Smith
Alfred R. Smith
Hot Ark
Stilland Ter
Nettie Williams
Brooklyn
N. Y
Harry Washington
la Mott
Proctor
Payton
Wealthy Fleming ton Citizen Dies After Short Illness
David Franc’s a well known Fleming ton New Jersey resident dies after a four day illness at age 71. Born in Fleming ton he was the last of a distinguished local African American family and a bachelor recluse and scholar. His estate valued at about 220000 to 250000 will be divided among five nieces and nephews in New York Philadelphia and Scotch Plains.
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David Franc
Flemington
New Jersey
Francis
Hannah Mams
Scotch Plains
N. J
Bessie Brown
Fulton St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Leon Williamson
New York City
Florence Turner
Stewart St
Philadelphia
Allene Clark
George St. Philadelphia
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