Time to mobilize colored voters for Virginia rights
A call urges Virginia's colored voters to unite and attend a Roanoke conference to reclaim political influence. The piece recalls past exclusions, criticizes "cheap-rate" politicians, and cites leaders like Toliver and Mahone, urging registration, turnout, and loyalty to a Republican heritage.
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Virginia
Heraof
Basin Sloap
Slemp
Party
Mr. Toliver
Roanoke
Col. Anderson
Mahone
Lankston
Elliott
Congress
Return to Republican days and rally in Roanoke
A call to roll up sleeves and work for brighter days. The message urges a big gathering for voters and a meeting with Toliver, described as a gentle yet firm man, aiming to mobilize color voters in Roanoke.
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Roanoke
Mr. Toliver
Culores
Maude Cuney Barns and William Richardson Costume Recital
Maude Cuney Barns lecturer and pianist and William H Richardson baritone will appear in a costume recital Monday February 25 at Armstrong Auditorium.
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Maude Cuney Barns
William H. Richardson
Armstrong Auditorium
Maude Cuney Hard
Peculiar Happed Funeral Delay In Mt Olivet Case
A Sunday funeral at Mt Olivet Baptist Church faced delays when the hearse stalled on Short P street and an ambulance was mistakenly sent. A second black hearse from a rival undertaker then broke down near the church delaying the service over an hour. A wagon train was used to move the casket to the burial ground until repairs were completed.
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Mt Olivet Baptist Church
P. Street
Powlatan
William Pravier on Trial for Murder in Florida
Youngstown Ohio January report says William Frazier, arrested here and sent to Jacksonville Florida for trial on a murder charge in November 1919, appeared in court. Defense contends the suspect is not the man sought, noting a nationwide search for William Frazier previously linked to the crime.
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William Pravier
Florida
Preston News Service
Youngtown
Ohio
Willian Frazier
Jacksonville Fiorida
Arthur Willian
Frazier
Will Frazier
Jacksonvie
Wilfama
Tackgongite
Everal
Annual Urban League Meeting Speaker Scott York
Dr. Emmett J Seark secretary treasurer of Howard University and Mary Van Kleesh attend the annual Urban League meeting in York at the Route? building 120 East 22nd Street. Scott and Knuckle Jones will speak at 8 15 pm on Negro in industry and the distribution of Negro migrants to job opportunities to raise incomes and improve health and family life.
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Preston News Service
York
Psh
Emmett J Seark
Howard
Mary van Kleesh
National Urban League
Peyra
Ruteetl Sage Pounduion
Eot
22Nd Street
Dr. Scott
von Kiecek
Gene Knnckle Jones
Secrey
Urban League
League
Jazz Orchestras Delight Big Crowd In Local Contest
Friday night at the Royal Teentre a large audience witnessed a musical contest featuring several orchestras. Gippie Smith's orchestra won the silver loving cup trophy presented by Prof. J. L. Peters and judges Prof. Peters Prof. Miles W. Connor and Prof. Matthews.
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Crote
Royal
Lie Siew
Etcey Gunuiy Goud
John Vaughan
Br. J. L. Beters
Lloyd Patterson
Winning Orchestra Dominates City Contest In Stage Night
Gippy Smith leads a strong show with Oliver Williams and J A Brown among finalists in a city contest praised for crowd response. Judges note music copies should have been provided to detect errors while Prof Wyche quips about the hatchet. Managers consider booking Gippy Smith’s Orchestra for a week with Eddie Cushen as the supporting act.
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Jiandica
Wyche
Igi
Gippie Smith
Oliver Williams
J. A. Brown
Alex Smith
Leroy Brown
Pope
Harris Hilton
Jno
R. Gibson
Vernon Page
Thos. Claiborne
Anderson
Arthur Rainey
Lloyd Paterson
Lloyd Patterson
Learler
David Rice
Vernon Pa
Henry Hardy
Wesley Hardy
Samu Johnson
Jas
Geo, Robinson
Ant
Leroy Wyche
Leroy Wurts
Vaughan
A. Brown
A. Kirkland
Leroy Thornton
Jas. Fanttleray
B. Johnson
Boy Seeks Landing at Raye Theatre After Flight
A boy flew in a flying machine and asked the man piloting it to land him at the Raye Theatre. The incident ends with the request and no injuries reported.
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Raye Theatre
Seven Hurt in Railway Crossing Collision Near Louisville
Seven of the injured after an interurban car collided with an Illinois Central freight train at a crossing two miles from Louisville Kentucky were race members. Officials say none were seriously hurt and the interurban was five minutes ahead of schedule.
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Preston News Service
Louisville
Eixteen
Illinois Central
Illinois Central Railroad
Ninety Nine Seek Dismissal From Mount Zion Church
At a Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church meeting ninety nine members filed letters of dismission in a single application to form another church of the same faith. The church declined to grant them yet, awaiting proper filing. The congregation recently called a new pastor after the prior leader refused a call, with supporters hoping financial steadiness could bring him back to Richmond.
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Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church
Aith
R. V. Peyton
Richmond
Man Acquitted in Wife Murder Case in Pittsburgh
Jurors cleared Thesday of charges that he killed his wife Mrs Charlotte Fair in their Wooster Street home on August 19. The Crimin al Court verdict found no proof of murder beyond reasonable doubt, ending the case against the defendant identified as Juesh Fair.
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Treaten
Pittsburgh
Juesh Fair
Charlotte Fair
Wooster Street
Man Receives Tail Term After Careless Auto Driving
Charles Franklin was sentenced to 80 days in Mintaval Court after a Wednesday morning conviction for careless driving. Police said his vehicle struck and injured a white boy, prompting the ruling.
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Jacksonyilin
Pia
Charles Franklin Wee
Mint Aval
Mississippi's new governor urges reforms for Negro race
Miss Jacktion Feb 30 report highlights Governor Henry Whitfield’s inaugural message urging liberal attitudes toward African Americans. He calls for measures to curb Negro labor exodus, improve living and working conditions, and expand educational facilities to strengthen the state’s backbone of producers.
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Preston News Service
Jacktion
Miss
Henry T. Whitfield
Ernor
Mississippi
Lee M. Russell
Dormitory Fire at Florida College Raises Questions
Ginbs Hall dormitory at Florida A and M College near Tallahassee burned early today. The building valued at 920000 and insured for 15000. equipment insured for 9400. About 50 residents escaped with belongings lost. cause undetermined but believed accidental. This is the second dormitory fire at the campus in recent months following Science Hall.
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Preston News Service
YabLahassee
Bin
Tinuing
Piomda A
M. College
Ginbs Hall
Theercretary
State Board of Cox
Rok
Rev Hardin Creates Converts At City Auditorium Meetings
Mrs Harrell and associates plan spring sessions after the mammoth dent’s completion. Meetings here have been successful with Rev Hardin of Chicago conducting city auditorium services all next week and possibly longer, drawing many converts.
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P. Harrrell
Mammoth Dents
Hardin
Chicago
City Auditorium
Man in 150 Foot Drop Truck Unhurt in Pittsburgh Streets
Preston News Service reports a coat truck plunged 150 feet over a curb at Hast and Stetchen in Northede. The unidentified Negro helper refused to jump but escaped injury. driver E. Bair blamed two autos on Neidel street and said the truck jolted and snapped loose. Bair suffered a cut on his right leg when he jumped.
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Preston News Service
Pittburgh
Peb
Hast
Stetchen
Northede
Negre Heer
E. Bair
Neidel Street
Man shoots kin in water dispute in Memphis
In Memphis on February 1 a quarrel over water usage led Martin Watson to shoot his brother in law William Lee at the latter’s home. Lee died instantly and Watson is being sought by police.
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Memphis
Tean
Mart N
Watson
Wiliam Lee
Lee
Ani Suggesed
Agents Hold Enthusiastic Meeting in Richmond District
The Richmond District Southern Aid Agent's Association met last Friday at the Southern Aid Building on North Second Street. Prof. Nelson Williams delivered the principal address "Building for the Future" and refreshments followed. Officers installed include President S. H. Walker and Vice-president A. L. Woolfolk, with G. L. Branch as secretary and J. H. Hopkin as treasurer.
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Richmond
White House to receive petition for Houston Riot pardons
President Coolidge will meet February 7 with a delegation of African American citizens to present a 120 000 signature petition seeking clemency for 54 members of the 24th Infantry held over the Houston Riot of 1917. The NAACP and allied groups organize a 50 member committee to lead the appeal to Congress and the White House.
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Coolidge
24Th Infantry
Houston
White House
Maude Cuney Hard and Richardson to Appear in Costume Recital
Maude Cuney Hard and baritone Richardson will present a costume recital with period dress selections. The event showcases vocal works and theatrical pieces reflecting historical styles.
Gifted Spirio nalist Leaves Boston February 1924
The gifted pianist and businessman from Boston, Mass., departed the city after a stay of several days. He left on February 6, 1924.
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Boston Mass
Severr! Hiele
Death of Prophet Jeter at St Phillips Hospital
Reverend Robert Jeter known as Prophet Jeter dies January 19 1924 after a life on city streets especially Highland Park. He was famous for his big stick and red flag and remained a noted local character.
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St. Phillips Hospital
Saturay
Robert Jeter
Jeter
Highland Park
Rev J R Askew Receives Doctor of Divinity Title
The venerable clergyman Rev J R Askew has been conferred the degree of Doctor of Divinity. He is a former student of Lee and Hays University and has pastored many churches. His friends will greet him as Rev J R Askew D D.
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J. R. Askew
Sre Mane
Lee and
Hays University
D. D
Local social notes and retractions from town column
Mrs N G Booker improving after illness. Mrs Mary F Keene and Mrs H G Keene of Danville Va visit family at 505 Tatwell Street. Mr and Mrs J H Poole announce open house for their new home February 8 to 11 PM at 1017 Nicholson St Fulton. Mrs Lucy Cross left for Washington DC for Mrs Fannie Smiths indisposition. Mail carrier Robert Waller fractured wrist cranking a Ford. convalescing. In Baptist Ministers Conference officers list a correction: Rev D J Bradford is Moderator of Amelia Nottoway Association, not Bethany.
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Mary F. Keene
H. G. Keene
Danville, Va
W. H. Pelham
Tatwell Street
J. H. Poole
Nicholson St
Pulton
Baptist Ministers Conference
D. J. Bradford
Bethany Baptist Asaociation
Amelia Nottoway Baptist Association
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