Denunciations at Mechanics Savings Bank Waiver Meeting
A December 6 Richmond gathering at Fifth Street Baptist Church urged depositors who had not signed waivers to support reopening Mechanics Savings Bank. Col C R Kelley criticized inaction, urged unity and cooperation, praised Dr T J S Mosby, and urged signers to recruit others while warning against racial resentments. The event featured Rev W T Johnson and reflections on restoring the bank under white and black cooperation, with continued discussions planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics Savings Park
Fifth St. Baptist Church
W. TP. Johnson
D. D
First Baptist Church
Joseph Matthews
J. L. Taylon
St. Philips P
Pra
M. F. Gregory
Hood Memorial Temple
Johnson
C. R. Kelley
Dyer Bill Fight For Anti-Lynching Measure In Congress
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People leaders including James Weldon Johnson Walter White Moorfield Storey and Herbert Stockton prep for the Dyer bill as the first introduced in the 69th Congress. Supporters urge President Coolidge to push anti lynching legislation despite Senate resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
James Weldon Johnson
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Washington
Albert B. Pillsbury
Massachusetts
Senate
Coolidge
United States
America
Women fined for firing at each other in street
In Montgomery on December 13 Mrs Raith Ferby and Mr Annis Massie were arrested after a street brawl over a dispute. Each woman was fined five dollars for discharging firearms in the city. They claimed they did not shoot at one another but fired to scare one another during the altercation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mitchell
Lecky
Prevton News Service
Montgomery
Ala
Raith Ferby
Annis Massie
No You KNOW HER Twortt Ife Tr Tornte Mer Nimt
Fragmentary OCR text lists names Mia Sizate Loews Nannie Johnson and addresses, including 247 Epring Street Weeifeld No 7 and Cue lor Mia, with unclear instruction about writing her nephew. The fragment resembles a personal notice or request rather than a clear news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epring Street
Mia
Nannie Johnson
Pail H Brown Dies Suddenly in Washington
Preston News Service reports the death of Pail H Brown 64 on his Riggs Avenue home in Washington. A former Hopkinsville Kentucky newspaper leader and long time Republican delegate, he directed Negro Economies for the Department of Labor and was influential in national politics. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston News Service
Washington, D. C
Phil H. Brown
Riggs Avenue
Louisville
Brown
Hopkinsville
Hopkingville
Department of Labor
Aes
Davis
Karl FP. Phillips
Us Bureau of Information
Mr. Brown
Washington
Printers” Union
Kentucky
Harding
Deal
Well supplied with fountain pens arrested
Preston News Service reports Washington December 14 Mckinsey Howard was arrested last Thursday on a housebreaking charge. He allegedly confessed to receiving 165 dollars for 200 fountain pens valued around 500 dollars and that most of the money was lost gambling. Police recovered most of the pens and said he formerly worked for the Charles F Scot Company from which the pens were stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston News Service
Washington, D C
Petition Drives For Houston Martyrs Reach 23000 Signatures
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People reports about 23,000 signatures for petitions seeking release of the 24th Infantrymen held at Leavenworth. Chicago NAACP chapter contributes 4000 names as signatures pour in from across the nation. The Houston Martyrs campaign gains broad white press support with letters printed in major papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenwort Penitentiary
Fifth Avenue
New York
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Chicago
N A
Miller and Lyles
Coolidge
Washington
Houston
New York Evening Post
Minneapolis Journal
Cincinnati Post
The
Christian Science Monitor of
Boston
Henderson Manning announces marriage of Vencereta Manning to Elward Henderson
Mr and Mrs RL Manning announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Vencereta Manning to Mr Elward Henderson. A reception at the bride’s residence 3015 M Street Richmond Virginia on December 18 1923 from 8 to 1130 PM All friends invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RL. Manning Heaves
Vencereta
Elward Henderson
M Street
Richmond
Dember
Personal notices and funeral services blurbs
Mr. Wm.3 Norman of Petersborg Va visited the city and called on us. Funeral Director W A Price handled the remains of P L Dandridge and delivered satisfaction. Directors Roberts and Wurthews advertise updated caskets and bridal carves with property door delivery by telephone.
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Norman
Petersborg Va
W. A. Price
Clits
Dandridge
Tineral Director Roberts
Mrs Garrett Answers Roll at Fourth Baptist Church
The Fourth Baptist Church at Church Hill filled for lay Sunday services honoring Mrs Kate Garrett who died December 5 1923. Rev Dr Evans Payne preached a sympathetic sermon and depicted her life. Mrs Ross Talsey sang On the Resurrection Day. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery. A friend reports the service and floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Baptist Church
Church Hill
Kate Garrett
Evans Payne
Payne
Ross Talsey
Melchi
Smith
Rebecca Hunter
Louisa
Evergreen Cemetery
Local residents Mr Moelchin Smith and Mr Rebeers Hunter noted
Mr Moelchin Smith of 818 North 30th Street and Mr Rebeers Hunter of Lav ing Virginia were mentioned this week in a brief community note highlighting local residents and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moelchin Smith
N, 30Th Street
Mr. Rebeers Hunter
Laving Va
Clarke Died at St Phitlip’s Hospital December 9 1923
Rosa Clarke wife of Albert Clarke dies at St Phitlip’s Hospital December 9 1923. She leaves a husband two children mother six sisters four brothers and many relatives to mourn. May she rest in the arms of Jesus. Family notice.
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Clarke
St. Phitlip's Hospital
Rosa Clarke
Albert Clarke
Impressive Sermon at Sharon Baptist Church
Local church notes highlight Rev. R. H. Johnson A M succeeding Rev. A B Thomas who retired on pension. An organ installation spurred interest and fundraising. Johnson delivered a sermon on I Corinthians 6 17 urging believers to separate from the unclean, as the service included a special prayer from Rev. Thomas. Continued on 8th Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Baptist Church
R. H. Johnson
Thomas
R. H.johnson
Lfe
Johnson
Jesus Christ
Delightful Surprise Party For Mr Bernard T Kenney
A group from Commercial Bank and Trust Company hosted a surprise party at 200 Fifth Street on Monday night December 3. The event celebrated Kenney’s first year as secretary treasurer with speeches by Epps and Goode and a presentation of a briefcase by Mr Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard T. Kenney
Fifth Street
Commercial Bank and Trust Company
J. Henry Peters, Jr
Auce L. Booker
Rubie &. Johnson
G. Wallace Opps
J. Hamilton
Critique of Coolidge on race policy sparks national debate
In Congress and in editorial tone Art h. B. Murtha argues President Coolidge’s reference to 12,000,000 colored people signals a broader national race issue. He warns against localizing the Negro question and urges a national, not sectional, approach to emancipation and civil rights in the era of Hancock and national politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Coolidge
Methal
South
Abraham Lincoln
Hancock
Stetex Montike
Republican Party
Arthtra B. Murtha
Pervali Randolih’s Ring at the Motions of Fate
The fragment describes a dramatic event at a motor line in Westhampton featuring Pervali Randolih and Tamman Vehrren. Details are obscured by garbled OCR but indicate a public performance or confrontation at the 6 OM time near Westhampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatwort
Revival at First Baptist Church Led by Dr O J Allen
Evangelist Sev O J Allen of Statesville NC continues a great revival at First Baptist Church next week. Three services are planned Sunday December 16 at 11 30 AM 3 PM and 8 PM with preaching and singing drawing large crowds described as uplifting and inspiring.
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Sev. O. J. Allen
D. D
Statesville
N. C
First Baptist Church
Brent
Dr Allen
Christmas Bargains at The Little Store Around the Corner
The Little Store Around the Corner at 121 N Fifth St promotes Christmas bargains with unheard of prices. A district stop from Broad Street, it promises relief and happy shopping with a chiropractic announcement from Dr Mc Connell at the Mechanics Savings Bank building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth St
Broad St
McConnell
the Mechanics Savings Bank Builiding
Afro American Old Folks Home fund drive notice
The Afro American Old Folks Home in Richmond Virginia appeals for community aid. Since expansion, the home offers free admission and care to all inmates, funded entirely by contributions and donations. Visitors are welcome to call by and support the cause. Randolph L. President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Moore St
Richmond, Va
Randolpil
Sharon Church Services and Events Schedule
The Sharon church lists Sunday services at 10:00 AM including Sunday School and Men's Bible Class led by the Pastor, a 11:25 AM sermon on Our Ever Present Help, and a 6:00 PM Young People's Meeting with a 7:25 PM sermon on Our Dwelling Place. Monday December 17 features an 8:15 PM White Gift Christmas Concert by auxiliary organizations. weekly prayer meetings are held Wednesdays at 8:00 PM. All welcome. strangers received. Rev R A Johnson, MA D Pastor WL Johnson Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peonte
Church
R.A. Johnson
WL Johnson
Clark
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. R. Keiley
T. J
Mosby
Tam
Oscar Shewmake
State Corporation Commission
Bankers
Mechanics Savings Bank
Col. Keiley
Claude Swanson
Southland
Swanson
Virginia
Virgin
J. D. Locky
Whit
H. Brown
Henderson—Manning
Mrs. Garrett
Jesus
Pamily
A. B. Martha
Pervali
Randolih
Charity
W. Moore Street
Richmond Va
Loration
of Leith and
First Streets
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