Tribute to Judge Gunn in Medley case stirs nation
Virginia and Massachusetts publish praise for Judge Julien Gunn who spared Sylvester Medley from death after a July 1 1928 trial in Henrico County. The Richmond Planet lauds mercy over mob sentiment and recalls historic efforts against lynching, noting Medley’s youth and mental state findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News Star
Sylvester Medley
Henrico County
Julien
Gunn
Lve
Virginia
Richmond
the Planet
Mary Abernathy
Poky Barnes
Solomon Marable
Planet
Medley
The
Julien Gunn
Court of Law
Double CROSSED The Shepherds Twilight to Bay Shore Aug 25
A lively advertisement for Shepherds Twilight at Bay Shore on August 25 promises hilarious fun and intrigue with a dramatic climax featuring rival bands of society crooks. It urges ticket sales, touts a big popular Twilight run from Richmond, and notes continued coverage on page 4.
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Shepherd's Twilight
Bay Shore
Richmond
John Lewis Triumphs in 400 Meters at Ghent Meet
John Lewis a New York Negro athlete who traveled to Ghent as part of the American Olympic relay squad won the 400 meter event in an international track meet. Clyde Blanchard, an American hurdler who failed to make the team but went to Europe as a stowaway on the Olympic ship, finished second, with Fery of France third. The winner clocked 50 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghent
Belgium
John Lewis
New York
Clyde Blanchard
Europe
Fery
France
Tennants Attend National Medical Association and Elks Convention
Dr and Mrs Albert A Tennant left last Sunday for the National Medical Association session in Baltimore Md this week They will also attend the Elks Convention in Chicago before returning home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Tennant
National Medical Association
Baltimore
Elks
Chicago
ICH CREAM AND WATERMELON SOCIAL
A refreshing evening at Sixth St Baptist Church ICH CREAM AND WATERMELON SOCIAL invites all to August 20 1928 from 6:00 to 12:09. Delicacies served with admission 6 cents. Committee members include Mrs M L Arrington and H H Quarles with Rev Joseph Arrington pastor and H H Quarles clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth St. Baptist Church
6Th and
Clay Sts
M. L. Arrington
H. H. Quarles
Joseph Arrington
In Sad Memory of McClellan Dabney
Bilergen Va August 15 1938 a devoted mother remembers her son McClellan Dabney eight years after his August 15 1920 death at Walter Reed Hospital Washington DC. The note laments the sudden loss and hopes for reunion in the afterlife while praising Jesus and expressing enduring maternal love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilergen
McClellan Dabney Wiw
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington, D. C
Sharon Baptist Church Sermon Draws Full House
Rev. R. H. Johnson delivered a full house sermon on "Lead Us Not Into Temptation" at Sharon Baptist Church. The choir led by Dr. J. L. Peters performed selections, and hot weather did not reduce attendance on Sunday, July 28.
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R. H. Johnson
J. L. Peters
Dr Brown Sermon at Sixth Mount Zion Church
Rev A W Brown spoke at Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church on August 5 about the Great Indictment condemning church leaders and hypocrisy. The audience received the sermon warmly and celebrated an article about former pastor Rev John Jasper in the Richmond Times Dispatch Sunday edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Brown
Sith Mount Zion Baptist Church
John Jasper
Richmond, Va
Times Dispatch
Pleasure Makers offer Richmond to Bayshore excursion
The Pleasure Makers charter an engine and fifteen coaches for a Labor Day trip from Richmond to Buckroe on September 8 1928. Depart Main Street Station at 7 30 AM return Buckroe 7 30 PM. Adults 1 50 children 1 00. Colored passengers may ride this train for the first time in years and must buy tickets from the committee. James M Frayser chairman J H Blackwell manager.
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Richmond
Bayshore
Labor Day
Main Street Station
Buckroe
Pleasure Makers
James M.frayser
J. H. Blackwell
Death of Mrs Quarles at Ashland funeral
Rev and Mrs F W Quarles left August 12 1928 for Ashland Virginia to attend the funeral of Leah Quarles wife of his brother who died August 9 1928 at Shiloh Baptist Church Ashland. She leaves a husband three sons two daughters and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Quarles
Ashland
Leah Quarles
T. M. Allen
Shiloh Baptist Church
North Carolina Pythians Face Receivership
The North Carolina Grand Lodge of the Pythians faces receivership unless a total of $40,000 is raised by September 1 and November 1. Grand Chancellor W. S. Scales and others confront a deficit, lagging death claims, and rising indebtedness as Insurance Commissioner Dan Boney steps in to stabilize the lodge.
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Lem
N. C
of Pythias
North Carosses
W. S. Scales
Order
Storm damages and church scenes in city region
A torrential storm affected all sections of the neighborhood with the James River rising. The Shockoe Creek sewer system and pumps kept water within limits while rail and road traffic between the city and Washington was largely halted. Rev. George H. Sims struggled to fill an engagement at Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church as Rev. A W Brown briefly substituted and later resumed his summer retreat.
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James River
Shockoe Creek
Washington
New York
Cumberland County
Brown
Sim
Harrison Ford mental trial fuels anti death penalty stance
Well known screen star Harrison Ford endured an electric chair scene during the Tiffany-Stahl film A Woman Against the World. The filming replica death chamber and Ford's vivid fear led him to vow abolition of capital punishment, as he remained troubled for days after the scene. The movie opens August 20 at the Mosque Theatre for a three day run with Georgia Hale and others in the cast.
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Harrison Ford
Death House
Tiffany-Stahl
George Archainbaud
Sing Sing
Ford
Earth
Jbe
Mosque Theatre
Georgia Hale
Lee Moran
Gertrude Olmstead
William Tooker
Harvey Clark
Walter Hiers
Sally Rand
Ida Darling
Rosemary Theby
Charles Claim Farley
Wade Boteler
Albert Shelby LeVine
Gertrude Orr
Mrs Gray and daughters visit Cincinnati uncle in summer
Mrs W T Gray and her three daughters Miss Hattie Miss Irene and Miss Alenbeth will spend the remainder of the Summer visiting their brother and uncle Hon W P Dabney of Cincinnati Ohio in that region.
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W. T. Gray
Hattie
Irene
Alenbeth Ae
Hon. W. P. Dabney
Cincinnati
Ohio
Meeting on James Sharp Slaying at Ellis Home
A large meeting was held last Monday night at 400 E Clay Street to discuss the murder of James Sharp allegedly by Officer Walter B Burroughs. Arrangements were made to present the case to the Commonwealth's Attorney and Police Department officials with widespread support pledged and C B Gilpin of Richmond Beneficial Insurance Co acting as treasurer for contributions.
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Ellis
E. Clay Street
James Sharp
Walter B. Burroughs
Commonwealth
C. B. Gilpin
Richmond Beneficial Insurance Co
Negro Doctor Wright Returns as Police Physician Hope
Dr. Louis I. Wright, a Negro physician of 218 West 139th Street, placed second among 26 who passed a police department exam. With two vacancies, Commissioner Warren signaled Wright would likely receive one appointment, stressing race or politics as not a factor.
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New York Times
Louis I. Wright
West 139Th Street
Police Department
Wright
Warren
Dr. Wright
In Memoriam Dorothy Neal and Dr Wright Obituary Note
In devoted memory of Dorothy D Neal who died seven years ago August 21. Also mentions Dr Wright age 37, born La Grange Ga, graduate Clark University 1911 Harvard 1915, served in Medical Corps, attached to Harlem Hospital Health Dept, salary $4 500 a year. Beloved daughter and physician.
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Dorothy D. Neal
Wright
Mar
Dorothy
Svar
la Grange
Clark University
Harvard
Janie Neal
Department of Health
Harlem Hospital
Mrs. Rachael Hall Dies in Virginia Funeral Held
Mrs. Rachael Ed wards Hall beloved wife of Mr. John EB. Mall died Wednesday morning August 1928. Funeral from the First Baptist Church last Sunday at 12 30 with Rev. W L Ransome praising her service to church family and friends. Interment in Mt Olivet Cemetery. Floral tributes abundant. Undertaker C S Cunningham in charge. Mr Wm Crosby left city after two weeks vacation.
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Rachael Edwards Hall
John EB. Mall
W. L. Ransome
Annie Lewis Jones
New York City
Zelma Hall Proctor
Henry Hall
William T. Edwards
Etta Hall Carter
Hartford
In Memoriam Relatives of James Taylor
In sad but loving remembrance of our daughter Alice V Edwards Moore who departed this life August 14 1920 eight years ago. James Taylor age 38 died at Homestead Hospital June 21 1928. We miss you dear daughter and recall kindness shown. Relatives note with Homestead Steel Works Rev Richard Edy Employees Insurance and Safety Association Munhall Pa Father and Mother.
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Alice V. Edwards Moore
James Taylor
Fourth Street
Richmond
Homestead Hospital
Homestead Steel Works
Richard Edy
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Massachusetts
Sylvester Medley Case
J. Thomas Newsome
Robert W. Carter
Henry F. Grimmell
Haskins
Brookline
Mass
J. Mercer G. Ramsey
Mountain View Hotel
Crozet, Va
Fourth
Clay Streets
Mel
C P. Hayes
Emma C. Mosby
City
Crozet
South Anna River
Claremont
Amelia Foster
Pocarontas Foster
Orange, N. J
Kathleen Foss
Corona, L. I
Junius L. Taylor
W. Leigh
the Shepherd’s
Memoriam
Jon
Son
Jesus
Virginia B. Dabney
Sharon Baptist Church
DR. Brown
Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church
North Carolina
Pythians
Louis J. Wright
Lance
John E. Hall
Rachael E. Hall
Wm. Crosby
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