Colored voters face shifts after city election outcomes
An editorial discusses how the defeat of Amos Scott and Dickerson reshapes Philadelphia black political power. It notes weakened party leadership with the Patterson split, praises loyal black units, and predicts future representation in the legislature, signaling continued support for Hall and Seger and a forthcoming colored candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Old
Quaker City
Scott
Dickerson
Patterson
Philadelphia
Vares
Ghrt
Amos Scott
Beott
MecCoach
Mctrovat
Hall
Seger
Legislat
McCoach
Robert Abele
Amos Ott
Republican Party
Liberia needs and opportunities outlined to Treons
Washington Sept 15 1500 colored Treons heard King discuss Liberia’s needs and opportunities He praised settlers United States contributions noted obstacles and urged business like action to open vast trade fields Dr Ernest Lyon presented and King praised for leadership Musical numbers by the Am Gee Club of Wash DC
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
John Wes- A. M. EB
C. D. B. King
United States
Liberia
Emmett J. Beott
Howard University
Ernest Lyon
Baltimore
Lyon
King
Am Giee Club
Washdd. Cc
Industrial Problem of the Nation Conference Announcement
A conference on the industrial problem of the nation will be held in bed to Sunday. The event gathers researchers and officials to discuss solutions and policy implications for manufacturing and economic growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Race Congress to Meet for Suffrage Session in D C
Washington D C Sept 17 The National Race Congress of America prepares its fourth annual suffrage session at the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Northwest starting October 7 The group presses Congress to abolish seat restrictions on trains and to secure equal railroad accommodations for African Americans They advocate aid to Liberia Abyssinia and push a 250000 Emergency Defense Fund to protect high ground and enforce law while promoting equal citizenship across the nation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
National Race Congress of America
Metropolitan Baptist’ Church
12Th and
R Streets
Northwest
The
Race Congress
Washington
American Congress
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Germany
Liberia
Abyssinia
Madam Marie Selika Visits Our City
Madam Marie Selika, renowned world famous singer, who has spent the last ten years in New York, was a visitor to our city this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam Selika
Marie Selika
New York
Our City
American protectorate plea before Senate on African colonies
President Jernigan of the Race Congress urged justice for darker peoples and backed an American protectorate over African colonies seized from Germany. He called the speech a keynote during testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Jernigan
Race Congress
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Social Life at the Doctors' Meeting in Newark
During the National Medical Association gathering in Newark on August 27 to 29, doctors enjoyed an automobile trip to Eaglerock with meals and a Maplewood Park dance to New York Jazz. A Friday palace casino dance drew 1500 guests while women attended a card party during sessions and the overall impression praised the group’s elegant conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
National Medical Association
Newark
N. J
Eaglerock
Broad Street
Faglerock
New York
Paris
Palace Casino
Texas 15 for Texans prompts New York aid
New York Governor Smith telegrams to Mary White Ovington pledges protection for New York citizens nationwide while engaged in lawful business. The message confirms Smith will do all in his power to safeguard New Yorkers in any part of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hobby
Texas
John R. Shillady
Austin
Smith
New York State
George R. van Namee
Salem Crescent A C Runner Sets Half Mile Record
At Franklin Field during the Annual National Senior and Junior Track and Field Championships of the A A U athletes from St Christopher Club and Salem Crescent A C of New York competed. Sandy Evans of the Salem Crescent won the half mile in 2 minutes 3 5 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Field
St. Christopher Club
Salem Crescent A. C
New York
Sandy Evans
Salem Crescent
Philanthropist funds six medical fellowships for Black graduates
The General Education Board offers six Julius Rosenwald fellowships for specially qualified Black medical graduates to study post graduate fundamental sciences. Awards up to 1200 dollars cover transportation, tuition, books, and living costs, with appointments in 1926 for the following academic year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Education Board
United States
Julius Rosenwald
Chicago
William H. Welch
Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
David L. Edsall
Harvard Medical School
Victor C. Vaughn
University Michigan
Abraham Flexner
Educcation Board
Etry de Station
Colored Men Lead in Examinations in New Orleans
In the Civil Service promotion exam for the Customs Division in New Orleans nine candidates competed from lower grades. Three colored men topped the list with Lucius B. Hey at 93.65 percent, Antoine De at 85.70 percent, and Charles D. Levy at 83.65 percent. Four of the nine white candidates passed, the highest average 78.76 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Customs Division
United States Civil Service
New Orleans
Lucius B. Hey
Antoine de
Charles D. Levy
Hghest
Crisia
Annual Joint Sermon by Masons in Avondale Kennett Square
The Masons of Chatam Lodge No. 3 Avondale and Hope Lodge No. 49 Kennett Square held their annual joint sermon at Galilee A M E Church Avondale on September 14 at 2 p m Rev C BE Poole preached a strong sermon themed If you tear down this temple In three days I will tear it up We were joined by Courts of the two lodges District Deputy W H H Butler spoke and Pro Smith Coatesville sang a solo Sisters provided a lunch and Rev William Ricks preached at Galilee UA M E Gere
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennett Square
Chatam Lodge
Avondale
Hope Lodge
Galilee A. A. M. E
C. BE. Poole
Poole
Warrick No. 23
Philadelphia
Third District
W. H. H. Butler
Pro. Smith
Coatesville
P. m
William Ricks
Galilee UA
M. E. Gere
Deacon Charles Dorsey Celebrates 42 Years at Union League
Charles Dorsey known as The Deacon marks 42 years at the Union League Club. He has managed the cloakroom for four decades and has met many prominent Philadelphians. Born a slave in Queen Annes County Maryland he remains active in Fourth M E Church and Usher’s Association with annual Atlantic City pilgrimages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seme
Charles Dorsey
Union League
Dorsey
the Deacon
J. 8
Rawlings
League
Philadelphia
Queen Ann County
Maryland
M. E. Church
Usher's Association
Atlantic City
Asbury M. FE. Church
Asbury M E Church Rally Exceeds Four Thousand
Atlantic City September 16 The Over the Top Rally at Asbury M E Church led by Pastor Dr A L Martin has surpassed four thousand dollars in offerings with Dr Martin personally raising one thousand. The Preacher's Institute meets September 23 to 25 and the combined choirs will perform the Great White Throne. Bellman Samuel Bowen at Haddon Hall is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Asbury M. E
A. L. Martin
Bome
Samuel Bowen
Haddon Hall
Three Prominent Young Men Die Within A Week
Three Philadelphia youths Grayson I Cooper E Vincent Ryder and Leo Collman have died within the past week. The notice notes their prominence across classes and their Philadelphia roots. It mentions families in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia hosting friends during their holiday, with travel plans to Dover Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Grayson I. Cooper
E. Vincent Ryder
Leo Collman
Philadelphia
Grand Court H of J of Pa Holds 14th Annual Session
The Grand Court of H and J of Pennsylvania met in its Fourteenth Annual Session on August 25 at Masonic Hall Philadelphia delegates from Coatsville Chester Kennett Media Avondale and Pittsburg attended. Officers honored for peaceful session with gifts to Sister Smith and Grand Matron. next session set for Philadelphia August 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Court
H. and J
Pennsylvania
Masonic Hall
South 11Th .Street
Coatsville
Chester
Kennett
Media
Avondale
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Emma DB. Johnson
Heriones
Mattie B. Smith
Missouri
D. G
Florida
Texas
Smith
Goldston
Ideal
Sister Smith
Josephine Wood
Herjones
Nner
Amanda Brooks
K. D. Johnson
Mast
V. G
Kd. Smith
D. G. Mastren
Karter
A. G
Northern City Opens Color Recreation Center
Hartford provides its first Northeastern colored recreation center at 22 Avon Street. The Woman's League bought the building with campaign funds and donations. The second floor rooms will be rented for small entertainments and a cafeteria will operate on the main floor to support taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Avon Street
Woman's League
Principal of Baltimore School to Study Abroad
Harry T. Pratt, principal of a Baltimore public school, received a year’s leave of absence to study. He has attended Columbia University Summer School and will pursue further study in Paris after obtaining passports from the State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Harry T. Pratt
Columbia University
Paris
State Department
White Man Slays Woman To Nudge Race Riot In Indiana
Vincennes Ind Sept 12 William A Shutter foreman admitted he assaulted and killed Mrs Anna Levi whose mutilated body was found on the outskirts Aug 23 He said he did so to mislead investigators toward colored men and claimed intoxication as motive He fought Fred White in a post murder scuffle and was moved for safety after his confession
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
William A. Shutter
Anna Levi
Shutter
Leinbach
William Leinbach
Jamaica
Fred White
Call for Twelfth Annual Meeting of National Equal Rights League
In Hillsburn New York on August 23 1919 Rev Byron Gunner issues the Call by authorization of the President and Executive Committee for the Twelfth Annual Meeting of the National Equal Rights League to convene in Washington DC September 23 24 and 25 1919 at the Metropolitan A M E Church on 15th and 16th Streets N W with Dr C M Tanner pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillburn
N. Y
National Equal Rights League
Washon
15Th and
16Th Streets
N. W
C. M. Tanner
Williams Singers Concert This September 12 1929
Letter from Ruby E otpron 3419 Lutow Street requests five parquet seats for Williams Colored Singers concert to be held here on September 12 1929. Encloses a $2.50 money order and expresses anticipation based on prior concerts managed by G Grant Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Grant Williams
Williams’ Colored
Williars
Ruby’ E
Ludiow &T
Y M C A Work In Panama Canal
A report from colored Y M C A secretaries in Paraiso Panama Canal Zone describes their challenges and efforts. They aim to build welcoming clubhouse playgrounds and uplift moral life amid discrimination while noting gains from the American Federation of Labor opening industrial rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paraiso
Panama Canal Zone
Canal Zone
Republic of Panama
Central
South American
American Federation of Labor
San Canal
J. Howard Seavers
Civil Engineer Charles M Jacobs Dies in London
New York reports the death of Charles M Jacobs a civil engineer who built the Hudson Tubes and the Pennsylvanias tunnels under the Hudson and East Rivers. He died in London last week after work on major transit projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles M Jacobs
Hudson Tubes
Hudson and
East Rivers
London
Jacobs
One Reason for the Mayoralty Vote Shrinkage
The report notes a close mayoral race with Vare leaders conceding Hon. J. Hampton Moore. Primaries last Tuesday saw many voters support only colored candidates, reducing support for Patterson and Moore. Officials will examine the official count as the issue surfaces. The piece rebukes taxation without representation and notes the colored vote split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vare
J. Hampton Moore
Patterson
Moore
Postal Employees Celebrate Sixth Anniversary at Waldb Castle
The Mutual Association of Postal Employees marked its sixth anniversary with a Sunday banquet at Waldorf Castle. More than a hundred clerks and letter carriers attended as toastmaster Albert Byrd led speeches and musical numbers. Since 1910 the group has paid death benefits and donated to Red Cross and local charities, with its officers for the coming year listed after remarks by President M. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Association of Postal Employees
Waldorf Castle
17Th Street
Albert
Byrd
Red Cross
Emergency
Women's Union Day Nursery
St. Michael's
Brown
Pre M. Brown
Phillips
F. Burnette
Retary
George Kurer
Harry Duplessis
Thur
Bailey
John T. H. Byrd
John H. Har A. Hursey
Clarence T
Dentist Dr T Opens New Office In Town
Dr T a Steward graduate in dental science opens an office at 1747 Dr Langston also Howard University alumnus. both men connected to the College and Science and noted for professional recommendations in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T., Steward
Langston
Howardiversity
Washington, D. C
Williams Singers Honor Roll Listings for Box Holders
The clipping lists holders and parties associated with the Williams singers including boxes and balconies at various numbers. Notable names include George W. Smith, T Harrison, Harry Redcliffe, A J King, Mabel Hickman, L J Waters, Jerome T by, Andrew F. Stevens, and many couples. The Brooklyn guest Mind Gerts Turntinee is noted as visiting Mrs Barker at Clifton Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton. Lockwood
George W. Smith
T. Harrison
Harry Redcliffe
A. J King
Jerome T
Andrew F. Stevens
Mattie EB. Berry
L. J. Waters
Co. T Hill
Mise Mabel EK Hickman
John A. Carrington
BE. Galloway
BB. Wimbush
Ernest Owens
William G. Butler
J. T. Cuff
Cc. A. Boggs
Jerry Hollis
Samuel Mander
Alfred Wills
Frederick Garner
E. W. Andrews
George Ea
Thompson
William M. Johneon
Yeide
Harper
Robert Ballard
M. A. Marisette
Joseph Stuart
Ernest Robinson
George Daw~ley
Walter Johneon
Joseph Pearce
Gerts Turntinee
Brooklyn
N. Y
Barker
Clifton Avenue
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H. Eugene Wilson
Doctors
GOV. OF Texas
Charles A, Dorsey
Dr. Martin
Preacher’s Institute
George 5. Griffin
Breckenridge Street
Pittisburg
Harry B. Lowther
Kinsey Street
Frankford
Joseph Drew
Plumb Street
Marry P. Northgates
Duffield Street
George We
Dover
Dei
Victrolas
Nepairimg
Haas
Masher
Grand Court H. OF
J. Pennsylvania
Morgan, Morris
Byron Gunner
Williams’ Singers
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