Convict Kills Convict in Richmond Court Scene
In Richmond Circuit Court Judge R Carter Scott presided as Thomas Mack, a colored convict, faced a trial for killing Robert Brooks, a white convict. Attorney J Thomas Newsome delayed, then arrived with witnesses, assisted by F J Thor good. Newsome entered a guilty plea, prompting questions of first degree murder and a continuation on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mack
J. T. Newsome
Richmond
R Carter Scott
Robert Brooks
J. Thomas Newsome
Newport News
Newsome
Judea
Scott
Mercer
Attorney Newsome
F J Thorgood
Norfolk
Carroll County
Commonwealth
Dave B. Satterfield
Smile
Evangelist Skipwith to Preach and Sing at Zion Church
The noted evangelist preacher and singer will lead a Sunday service at Sixth Mission Zion with songs such as Lift Him Up and Heavenly Sunshine. The event features assistance from the church choir and invites all attendees to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skipwith
Closing of Seventh PSPERGARS Exercises of Y M C A
The Y M C A closes Sunday night at 8 at First Baptist Church South Richmond. Pastor Dr W I Ran will preach a special sermon. Committeeman Albert ta Max speaks for the Boys Department. Richmond Choral Lab directed by Mr Tyler Jr will provide music. Women and men invited. John H Powell and Scott C Burrell sign. Portamouth Va news follows about Mr Thane Troy called to ery for death of his niece Eugenia Oliver Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
W. I. Ransome
Kerman
Albert Ta Max
Boye
Richmond Choral Lab
Mr. Tyler, Jr
Young Men's Christian Association
Thane Troy
Portamouth
Eugenia Oliver Scott
Troy
Sant
Rev
Win Troy
City
Ministers Back Editorial on Good Morning Judge Column
Richmond editors faced a request from the Baptist Ministers Conference of Richmond and vicinity to abolish the column Good morning Judge citing offense to local Negro readers. The conference, after voting, expressed support for Dr Gordon B Hancock and urged the paper to end the column to reflect the race’s activities and sensitivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Richmond Times Dispatch
Baptist Ministers’ Conference
Conference of Ministers
Gordon B Hancock
Baptist Ministers’ Conference of
Richmond and Vicinity
Pistol Duel Turns Deadly on Broad Street
A pistol duel last Monday night at 1419 Broad Street left Joe Gramman dead after shots struck his neck and chest. Robert Herbert, also of 1419 Broad Street, lies in serious condition at SoPhilp's Hospital with a stomach wound. Gramman entered Herbert’s rooms after an argument sparked the confrontation. Herbert’s fate is listed as hopeless by doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Street
Joe Gramman
Nicholson Street
Fulton
R. C. Scott
Robert Herbert
SoPhilp
Herbert
Grammon
Passion Play Promises Insightful Screenings at Mt Zion
The 11th Mt Zion Baptist Church hosts a stereopticon and motion picture Passion Play on Tuesday December 7 1926 featuring Rev W F Skipwith with films tracing Christ from the Cradle to the Cross. General admission 15 cents. Also notes upcoming program details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
11Th Mt Zion Baptist Church
W. ‘Ff
Skipwith
International
Christ
Heaven
Holy City
Jones
Atlantic City
California
Drs. Jesper
Brown
Meeting of Knights of Pythias lodge representatives
A meeting of city lodge representatives is set for the second Tuesday night in December at the Pythian Castle to arrange installation of officers. All members urged to attend at George Fl, Branch Dd G. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Castle
George FL
Mrs Roberta Miller Returns After Six Week Illness
Mrs Roberta Miller of 126 20th Street Southside has been ill for six weeks and is now out again after recovering briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Miller
20Th St
Southside
Armstrong Orchestra Wilt Dec 17 Program At Rich School
The Armstrong High School orchestra plans a December 17 program to raise funds for a dramatist and a Victrola for Rich School. It features top talent from the school and city. General admission is 15 cents, patron tickets 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Orchestra
Armstrong High School
Conta Patton
Phil C. White
Bit-O-Honey Revue by Blum Triangle Club of Girl Reserves
The Blum Triangle Club presents Bit-O-Honey Revue featuring Zemoria Wood Rosalia Clarke Mary Booker Rebecca Spriege Anne Filia Lyndal Gilpin Ference Smith Camille Dabney and more with Bit Honey Orchestra directed by Coleridee D. Davis and Miax Anne Filie. Armatrone Auditorium hosts the show Friday December 10 with general admission 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blum Triangle Club
Girl Reserves
Zemoria Wood
Rosalia Clarke
Mary Booker
Rebecca Spriege
Anne Filia
Lyndal Gilpin
Ference Smith
Camille Dabney
Mexet
Charles Johnson
Paut P Morton
Alvin Triffin
Charles Maneley
James Cheatham
Stanley Navie
Raymond Clarke
Bite Honey Orchestra
Worley Hardy
Alvin Campbell
Coleridee
Thanksgiving services at City Home at 1926 gathering
Thanksgiving services were held at the City Home on November 25 1926 with a sermon by Rev W H Lions and a report noting 200 surprise bags for inmates and orderlies. The committee distributed bags containing fruit and bread and thanked friends for charitable support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Lovings
Sarah Wyatt
Charles
W. H W. Lions
Indead
Clive
Quartex
Conmittes
George Johnson
Joseph Loving
Mary Robinaun
Lettie ‘Thornton
Low Tine
Fanenie Brooks
Betty McKinney Wille Deeg
Indian Holmes
Pee Wow
Ligeins
Henry Jefferson Rey F OW Duartes
Eureke Chorus at Goodwill Baptist Church Concert
The Eureke Chorna will appear in concert at Goodwill Baptist Church 411 North Monroe on Sunday December 12 1928. Reverend W A Ball will speak on the history of faith and communion is scheduled for 8 20 PM with offerings by the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprera
Goodwill Baptist Church
Eureke Chorna
North
Monroe
Willam J Hopkins
W. RB Ball
Wershin
Chines Sinter
Thomas
Watch that Snake behind the Hedge sermon repeats at church
The Sharon Baptist Church announces a repeat sermon by Rev. R. H. Johnson on Sunday night at 8:05 p.m. The topic is Watch that Snake behind the Hedge and the church invites the public to hear this thought provoking Gospel message addressing moral social and spiritual issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Johnson
D. M
Sharon Baptist Church
First
Leigh Streets
B. Gallen
Leigh and
First Streets
Mrs Scott Buried After Leading Barber’s Wife Obituary
Rugenla M. Scott, wife of W. Scott the well known barber, was buried from Leigh Street M. E. Church last Tuesday at 2 PM. Rev R W Williams preached a solemn sermon. Funeral director A P Price supplied a mahogany casket and oversaw remains. She suffered bronchitis and pleurisy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rugenla M. Scott
W. Scott
Leigh St
M. E.chirch
R. W. Williams
In Memoriam for Amelia Wekman Jones
A memorial note honors Mrs. Amelia Wekman Jones who departed December 2, 1920. The message expresses enduring love from her children Florence H Cogbilt Lee Charles and Floyd Hickman, stating they miss her daily and await reunion in God’s will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Wekman Jones
Mes
Florence Hf Cogbilt
Aay
Lee
Free Yea Va Jones
Doer Charles
Floyd Hickman
Rev Dr Johnson Preaches At First Baptist Church
Rev Dr Johnson preaches at the First Baptist Church on Sunday morning citing Luke 12 94 85 The choir moved to the main floor to use the piano and the organist had out of order keys The pastor saw Editor John Mitchell Jr in the congregation and urged him to address the body A few words ended the service and the church is described as prosperous with the divine smiling on the occasion It is Isaacosa attending his last anniversary exercises?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Henson
Admiral Peary
North Pole
City Auditorium
Henson
Isuocosa
Dedicatory Services At Mt Olive Baptist Church
Mt Olive Baptist Church moves into a new building at Stop No 12 Richmond Petersboro Pike. Dedicatory services are set for Sunday Dec 12 and Dec 17, 1996. All friends are welcome to worship with us. EV Johnson AM DD Pastor James M Brown Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Olive
Maine Goes Republican wins U S Senate seat
Arthur R. Gould, 73, businessman from Presque Isle, elected U S Senator on the Republican ticket by about 50,000 votes over Fulton J. Redman of Ellsworth. Major gains in Portland and twenty state cities, with rural districts showing weaker Redman support amid Klans charges. Redman, who vowed to carry Gould to Washington if defeated, conceded after a campaign troubled by alleged illegal expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Portland
Arthur R. Gould
Presque Isle
United States
Fulton J. Redman
Ellsworth
Mr. Redman
Redman
Ku Klux Klan
Gould
Ralph O. Brewster
Lewiston
Bidgeford
Rockland
Jeeth St Baptist Church Closes Customary Services for Ruth Morris
Jeth St Baptist Church holds farewell ceremonies for Ruth Morris daughter of Dr and Mia Morris on Sunday November 5 1928 at the great auditorium with Dr Morris delivering sermons titled How Simon Peter Well and How Christ Restored Him The church votes to honor Miss Morris before she sails for Western Africa with a community gathering featuring white and colored citizens and a magnetic serenade as she prepares to depart around November 18th
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionry Union
Faherin
Africa
Morris
Ruth Morris
Fen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arthur Gould
Maine
U. S
John
Powell
Scott C Burrell
Hangoge
W L Ransome
W. T. Stokes
W. Brown
H Dickerson
Broad ST
the First (African) Baptist Church
14Th and
Broad Streets
W. Hopkins
State Baptist Sunday School Convention
First Baptist Church
Joseph T Watts
Virginia Board of Missions and Education
MT Zion Baptist Church
MOORE
Levi Hocker
Ladies Mile Road
Maryland
Fleming
Catherine
William Meade
Carter
Andrew Meay
W. Clay
Eva Carter
Gilmer
Virginia Holman
Ethel Booker
W. Leigh
Mamie Carter
Lillian Jones
Shirley Wyatt
Wiliam Young
Margaret Jones
Park Ave
Celeste
Jackson
Boyd
Harry Brown
Taylor
William Howell
E Clay
Chas, Bowyer
Rowe
Wilmette King
Norton
Richard Hackett
Carter John Jones
Mamie Kenny
Moore Vivian Long
Helen Puller
Morris Jones
Helen Williams
Caiborne
Dorothy Holman
Flilen Greene
Frank Smith
Erelyn Tyler
Richard Hamilton
Madison
Clarence Jackson
W Clay
Pow Quarles
Mrs. Scott
DR Johnson
MT. Olive Baptist Church
James M, Brown
Jeth ST Baptist Church
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