Vass Defends Townsend Held In Pierson Murder
The article presents a defense of Dr. Townsend by a supporter amid murder and corruption accusations involving Mr. Pierson. It argues Townsend’s innocence, details alleged misuses of funds, and asserts the scandal targets Townsend and the board rather than uncovering truth. The piece cites audits, loans, and tensions within the Nashville based board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vass
Townsend
Pierson
Ryeret
Medalic
Prutner
Dr. Walliwim
Thiafe
Doubs
Beye
Tev Ready
Nashville
Instafce
Wnsend
Mr. Pierson
Dr. Townsend
Dr. Boyd
Sunday Publishing Board
Bard
Conven
Kansas Voter Addresses by Win Pickens in Kansas
New York dispatch reports Win Pickens announces Kansas speaking tour urging votes against Henry J. Allen in August primaries. NAACP and Kansas branches plan mass meetings in Coffeyville Wichita Topeka Kansas City Lawrence Leavenworth Atchison with possible nearby towns, aiming to mobilize Negro voters and oppose Allen for Parker’s U.S. Supreme Court nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kiam Pickens
Eivlct
AAC Plefe
York City
Advancement of Colored People
Kansas
Henry J. Allen
Simeon D. Fess
Ohio
United States Senate
John 4. Parker
North Carolina
United States
Surpreme Court
Mr. Pickens
Coffeyville
Wichita
Topeka
Kansas City
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Atchison
N. A
Kansas City Call
Brilliant Negro Weekly
Allen
Hoy Wilkins
Call
Senator Allen
Walter White
Winte
Parker
Supreme Court
Kanass
Washington
David Henderson
Kansan
N. A.A. CP
Deprive Negro of Voting Right in Georgia Speech
E. D. Rivers former Senator and Georgia gubernatorial candidate told the Georgia Rural Letter Warkers Association that the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments should be repealed to withhold voting rights from Black citizens. He urged granting only limited citizenship and compared citizenship to training a mule into a race horse, implying repeal of voting laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
CNL
E. D. Rivers
Georgia
Georgia Rural Letter Warkers Association
A I P C efforts save youth from legal lynching in Delaware
The American Interracial Peace Committee based in Philadelphia reports a successful appeal for Theodore Russ of Woodside Delaware who faced a capital rape charge. After a 28 day reprieve granted on July 26, volunteers and officials rallied with Governor Buck, mass meetings, and petitions, aiming to prove his innocence as investigations continue and funds are raised to aid his family.
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Philadelphia
Amer_ican Interacial Peace Committee
South 12Th Street
Alice Dunbar Nelson
Theodore Russ
Woodside
Delaware
Theodore Huss
Reed
Reeds
Russ
Ros
Wyss
Sven
Tor
Wos
Ibex Board For Pardons
American Interacial Committee
C. Douglas Buck
Board of Pardons
Wilmington
Gossmer
Heloware
American “Interacial Peace Committee
American Interacial Peace Committee
N. C
First Unit at Once for Richmond Community Hospital
A historic pledge outlines plans to construct and equip a modern hospital for colored residents in Richmond. The document details fundraising from white and colored communities, progress to 1930, payment schedules, and financial controls, with unpaid subscriptions totaling about 79,607 dollars. It notes support from out-of-state foundations and lists bank holdings, real estate, and the hospital site at 406 Baker Street plus nearby land on Howard Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4 Community Hospital
Richmond
Richmond Community Hospital
Board of Directors
American Bank and Trust Co
First and Merchants National Bank
Second Street Savings Bk
Consolidated
St. Luke Bank and Trust Co
Commercial Bank and Trust Co
Baker Street
Howard Road
Elks Deny Truce With National Body In Atlanta Hubert Murder Riot
Atlanta officials and white citizens denounced the murder of Dennis Hubert, Morehouse College student, and urged a fund to rebuild his father Rev G J Hubert’s home. Interracial committee highlighted a wave of outrages as six men face trial amid calls for justice and unity.
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Atlanta
Wial
Dennis Hubert
Morehouse College
Hubert
Young Hubert
G. J. Hubert
John 4. Manger
Constitution
Ecity
Interdenominational Christian Council
Segregation of Gold Star Mothers Sparks Protest in New York
A July 25 protest decries sending colored Gold Star Mothers to France in a segregated boat group. Mrs Walter Ferguson, a prominent columnist, condemns the policy as a travesty of democracy, noting Black mothers’ sacrifices and demanding equal hero worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
France
Mra
Walter Ferguson
Scripps-Howard
America
Harlem
Virginia man’s murder case reduced to twenty five years
Thomas Nelson of Charlottesville Virginia was found guilty of murder in August 1927 and sentenced to twenty five years after a second trial on July 12. The prior life sentence was overturned by the Virginia Supreme Court due to insufficient evidence. The NAACP aided Nelson with legal support and funds totaling $300 to cover attorney fees and trial costs, and pledged continued assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas Nelson
Charlottesville
Virginia
Nelson
Gailty
National Association For the Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Virginia State Supreme Court
Allen
Grant Thompson
Alice Thompson
State Supreme Court
NationalLegal Committee
Trlal
The
Advancement Association
Shiloh Baptist Association Plans 65th Annual Session
The Shiloh Baptist Association and the Women's Auxiliary will hold their sixty fifth annual session at Emanuel Baptist Church in Orange Virginia led by Rev G E Galloway. Delegates are urged to arrive by nine on Wednesday August 6 1980. Corresponding secretary A D Daly notes expects a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh Baptist Association
Emanuel Baptist Church
Orange
Virginia
G. E. Galloway
W. T. Johnson
A. D. Daly
Receiver Appointed for Mosaic Templars in Arkansas
Following the close of the National Grand Lodge meeting Mosaic Templars of America national officials asked the court to appoint a receiver to administer the order. Judge S A Jones, long serving as national grand master, was named receiver for the organization in Little Rock Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
CNL
Nationa Grand Lodge
Mosaic Templars of America
Scoutt
S. A. Jones
Honor Slave Who Inspired Song In Lancaster Grave
In Rushville Ohio Fairfield County the grave of Joe Selby a fugitive slave who inspired Benjamin Hanbys Darling Nellie Grey lies unmarked. Lancaster wood carver Chauncy Black with Georgia Kalb erected a white enamel tablet at the grave and a bronze marker or stone is planned for next fall. The article notes Selbys draft era departure and Civil War context.
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Lancaster
Ohio
CNS
Rushville
Fairfield County
Joe Selby
Rushvil
Benjamin Hanby
Nellie Grey
Yars
Chauncey Black
Georgia Kalb
Hanley
Elks Denounce False Norfolk Journal Rumor
Special to the Richmond Planet rebuts a Norfolk Journal and Guide article claiming Elks of Virginia sought a court settlement with the National Grand Lodge. The letter from Joseph A. Pollard to Perry W. Howard asserts the report is false, unethical, and designed to influence court proceedings.
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Richmond
Norfolk Journal and Guide
Elks
District Court of the United States
Virginia Grand Lodge of Elks
National Grand Lodge
J. Finny Wilson
Nations Grand Lodge
Joseph A. Pollard
The
Virginia Elks
Perry W. Howard
Washington
D. C
Mr. Howard
Journal and Guide of Norfolk
Whitelaw Hotel
United States
Cour
Jos
R. Pollard
Installation at Mosby Memorial Church Cathedral Sermon
An upcoming paper feature details the installation of Rev. L Parham at Mosby Memorial Baptist Church. Dr. J. H. Moore of North Carolina will deliver the installation sermon Sunday morning urging people to attend. Emphasis on getting early seating and following Amplifier for service details next week.
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L. Parham
Mosby Memorial
J. H. Moore
North Carolina
Moore
Randolph Street
Idelwood Ave
Dr. Moore
Mosby
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Mosaic Templars
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