Birmingham Man Disarms Abductors In High Speed Standoff
Edward H. Daniel says four masked men kidnapped him in Birmingham and, after a swift car ride, he wrestled a pistol from a kidnapper and opened fire. A man later arrived at the hospital claiming to have shot himself. police note Daniel fired as the car jolted on a bad road. He believes one kidnapper was hit. authorities withhold names. The banking audit section mentions Mechanics Savings Bank and an independent review by American Audit Co.
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Preaton News Service
Birmingham
Ala
Edward H. Daniel
Iberty
Kang Daniels
Daniels
Arkansans Press Legislature for Negro Tuberculosis Hospital
In Booneville and Hooneville mass meetings Negroes urged the Arkansas Legislature to locate a proposed Negro tuberculosis hospital in Hooneville by a 450 to 50 vote. White Booneville citizens also sent resolutions urging Booneville as site, arguing state cost could be offset by sharing a facility near the whites hospital. Local whites reportedly show more eagerness for Booneville than Black residents.
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Preston News Service
Little Rock
Ark
Hooneville
Arkansas Legistire
Booneville
Sui
Lexus
Negroes Enforce Prohibition Guards in Baltimore Raid
Negro assistants of prohibition enforcement armed with riot guns helped hold back a crowd of more than a thousand as agents raided a North Fremont Avenue saloon last Thursday and destroyed over 300 cages of home brew beer.
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Preston News Service
Baltimore
Agencs
Fremont Avenue
Mer Rouge Mayor Targeted in Death Threat Note
Mer Rouge Louisiana mayor Robert L. Dade, linked by family to Watt Dantet, receives a death threat by anonymous letter postmarked Hot Springs Arkansas. The warning demands he leave town within ten days and references his role in the Hooded murder case hearing. Dade says he will seek aid from the Attorney General and Justice Department to locate the letter’s sender. The missive accuses him of past Ku Klux Klan ties, then renunciation.
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Crusader Service
Mer Rouge
Robert L. Dade
Watt Dantet
Ark
Dade
Department of Justice
Ku Kux Klan
Netional Park
Hot Springs
Two Black Movements Urged to Unite or Stand Alone
Floyd J. Calvin argues the NAACP and Universal Negro Improvement Association should not clash over pure ideals. He says both aim to uplift the race with different emphases and that leaders must avoid personal fights and restore public trust. He urges improvements in both organizations and progress toward civil rights and a broader African national ambition.
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Floyd J. Calvin
Harlem
National Association For the Adventuent of
Universal Hegre Improvement Association
Ua Neive Lo Mmi
Africa
America
Ismias
Alwaye
WN. A
Th . I. Ay
Reverend Adams visits Portemoul parish claims subscribers
Rev. Dr R G Adams pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church of Portemoul Virginia was in the city last week. Kee W OD Scott of Clifton Ford called on subscribers and paid his bill.
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R. G. Adams
Metropolit Baptlet Church
Portemoul
OD. Scott
Clifton Forestell
Prize Winners in Puzzle Contest Declared
The judges announce prize winners for the What is Wrong in This Picture puzzle. First Martha Davin of Roanoke Virginia with 9 correct answers earns $15. Second L. F. Fowler of Asbury Park New Jersey with 91 correct answers also $15. Third J. D. Wilson of Belberon New Jersey with 87 correct earns $26. Kathryn F. Boyd of Washington DC with 86 correct takes $15. Hubert Faulkner of Christiansburg Virginia with 84 correct wins $2.50. Bert Buford Virginia U U Richmond Virginia with 83 correct earns 50 cents.
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Martha Davin
Roaslyn
L. F. Fowler
Asbury Park
N. J
J. D. Wilson
Bleberon
Kathryn F. Boyd
Washington, D. C
Hubert Faulkner
Christiansburg
Bert Buford
U. U
Richmond
Bloodhound confession clears hometown robbery case
A farmer confessed to a Dry Fork burglary at Jones store twelve months earlier, exonerating a Black suspect after bloodhounds traced to the cabin. The accuser, a Holiness revival participant, named one confederate but refused to identify him. Jones will not prosecute the confessed man, and seeks the second suspect’s confession.
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Danville
Dry Fork
Jones
Pease
Evangelist Skipwith Holds On in D C Baptist Meet
The Rev Dr Skipwith, famed evangelist, visits Washington D C Zon Baptist Church with Rev J W Howard as pastor. Vermont Avenue Baptist Church recalls his prior service as 315 and 100 await the baptism waters Friday night next. No pastor or pastors will miss this God sent doctrinal New Testament preacher and singer.
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Washington, D.C
Zon Baptist Church
J. W. Howard
Skipwith
Virginia
Richmond
Vermont Avenue
Lama Waters
AME BISHOPS IN WINTER COUNCIL MEETING
African Methodist Episcopal bishops from around the world gathered in Columbia for the Mid Winter Council. Governor McLeod and Mayor Coleman spoke. Bishop Chappelle presided. Dr. John A. Gregg, Wilberforce, noted AME colleges host over 3,200 students, 417 teachers, $2,000,000 in property while others urged uplift through education and self-improvement.
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Columbia
Thomas G. McLeod
W. A. Coleman
W. D. Chappelle
John A. Gregg
Wilberforce University
Gregg
C. W. Edwards
Kittrell College
Kittrell
N. C
Nesto
J. 8. Green
Shorter College
Little Rock, Ark
der. Sims
Allen University
Parker vows to fight Louisiana Ku Klux Klan
Gov Parker declares in an address to Louisiana officials and attendees that he will use all powers as governor to wipe out the Ku Klux Klan in Louisiana. He calls the organization a nefarious instrument of religious and racial hatred and crime.
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Gov. Parker
Louisiana
Prenton News Service
New Orleans
Louisiana Postel
Petersburg
Parker
Dynamite Attack in Cave Springs Sparsely Reported
News from Preston News Bernice states that a dynamite blast struck a Negro home in Cave Springs Georgia, demolishing Rene Stockes residence with no injuries. Stockes reportedly received a K K K warning to leave town. locals advise ignoring it as other Black residents heard similar cautions. Local authorities offer a reward and Gov Hardwick urged to raise state funds.
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Preston News
Bernice
Chattanooga
Tenn
Cave Springs
Rome
Rene Stockes
Stockes
Hardwick
Santos acquitted of murder at second trial in Pittsburgh
Lawrence Santos East Indian was acquitted last Friday in Criminal Court of the murder of Mrs. Kate Nadab and her five year old son, Frederick, at a Center avenue confectionery. He had earlier been found guilty in the same case and sentenced to prison, but the supreme court granted a retrial on appeal.
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Preston Mews
Howard Opens New School of Religion Convocation
Washington D C Feb 24 opening of the sixth annual convocation at Howard University in Rankin Memorial hall drew large crowds. Dr Durkee and Dr Fairchild outlined moral and character education while Rev Greene of New York spoke on Bible use. Bishop McDowell and several clergymen from across the country attended the three day event.
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Preaton News Service
Washington, Db. C
Avery
School of Religion
Howard University
Rankin Memorial Hall
Gueats
D. Butler Pratt
J. Stanley Durkee
D. D
Garnet
C. Wijkeimon
Durkee
District of Columbia
Milton Fairchild
Theodore Ainsworth Greene
New York City
University Chapel
William J. McDowell
Washington D. C
Alfred Harding
Washington
Walter A. Morgan
John J. Tiger
Charles A. Stewart
William D. Battle
D. E. Wissman
C. EB. Jones
Charles F. Boas, Jr
Baltimore
Southern Leaders Discuss Negro Migration Discussion
Jackson Tennessee February 21 agro farmers of West Tennessee will meet at Lane College for a two day session to discuss farm problems and devise ways to halt the migration of Negro farm labor to industrial centers. Prominent Negro farmers from every agricultural section of the state are expected. agents from the State Agricultural department will attend and speak.
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Preston News Service
Jackson, Tenn
Agro Farmers
West Tinpessee
Lane College
State Agricultural Department
Mother and twins die in N C fire tragedy
In Waughtown North Carolina on February 22 a stove overheated sparking a blaze that engulfed a light frame building. Mrs Nasa Grant and two of her children died from burns while Mrs Grant rushed to rescue them and later died en route to Winston-Salem hospital.
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Preston News Service
Waughtown
N.C
NASA Grant
Grant
Winston-Salem
Woman Burns in Jonesboro Road Fire at Grady Hospital
Mise Annie Wine of Jonesboro road is in Grady hospital in serious condition after her clothes caught fire from an open grate last Thursday night. Hospital authorities say recovery remains at risk. Her brother James Wise sustained burns to his hands trying to extinguish the blaze.
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Atlanta
Annie
Jonesboro Road
Grady Hospital
James Wise
Wanates
Aisters Droge
Colliers Weekly Calls All Mob Killings Murder and Demands Antilynching Law
The Feb 17 issue of Collier’s National Weekly urges a federal anti lynching law to punish mob killings across states. It argues murder is murder whether by vigilantes or mob violence and calls for federal prosecution of all mob murders. The piece cites Herrin, Harrison, and other cases to support national action.
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Colliers Weekly
Coilier
National Weekly
Westlah Street
New York
Press Service
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Nation
Herrin
Harrison
Arkansas
Louisiana
M. Rouge
Card of Thanks for Eddie Vaden Recovers at Home
Mr Eddie Vaden who has been sick for about five weeks at his residence 8808 Union Street is now able to go out again He wishes to thank his many friends for their kindnesses during his illness Miss Alease Neal of Philadelphia Pa is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Neal 605 N Second St
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Eddie Vaden
Union Street
Alease Neal
Philadelphia
Mrs. Henry Neal
Second St
First Mt Olive Notes Richard Remembrance
In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother born February 13. We did not know the path you bore nor see you die. We only know you went away and did not say goodbye. Our home is sad and lonely without your smiling face. None can fill the vacant chair. Her devoted children Ester Dewey Carter.
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Richard
Ester
Dewey
Carter
Banker's Troubles StirRacial Claims in Richmond Case
Portland Advocate reports John Mitchell of Richmond Virginia faced significant trouble and four dozen white bankers were mentioned. The piece suggests colored people should not lose heart and claims Mitchell failed due to his race.
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Portland Oregon
John Mitchell
Richmond
Mitchell
In Memoriam of Annis Goodman Overby
In sacred memory of our devoted daughter and sister Mrs Annis Goodman Overby departed this life two years ago February 22 1921 She has passed from the love of earth to a land of light and beyond The rest of the world will feel no more While we are left heartbroken May God be with us always
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Annis Goodman Overby
Ife
Earth
Annis
Pen
God
In Memoriam Kate V Winston
In Menoriam Winston memory of mother Kate V Winston who died years ago February 22 1922. Silent heartache and grief borne in silence. We loved you and miss you as you rest in the grave. Loving thoughts remain with Anger Aree the grave where you are laid by Hor Boys Moses and Danibi Winston.
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Winston
Kate V. Winston
Moses and
Danibi
B. Winston
Corrections to Cleveland School Conference Note
Editor Harry C. Smith states that a delegation of ministers and welfare workers did not visit the superintendent. He says four leading citizens three ministers one welfare worker and a leading woman attended a conference on vice conditions affecting school children and that no unwise expressions occurred. He defends the remedy as already producing excellent results and denounces uninvited Black protesters as foolish.
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the Planet
Richmond
Cleveland
Harry C. Smith
Woman is killed husband suspected in Pittsburgh case
In Pittsburgh on February 13 Mrs Florence Crawford twenty one died at Homeopathic Hospital from a gunshot wound blamed on her husband William Crawford. He fled before police arrived after an argument at their home near Fifth Avenue the night after a party. Crawford, believed jealous of his attractive wife, is at large as a state-wide search is organized.
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Prenton News Service
Pittsburgh
Florence Crawford
William Crawford
Fifth Avenue
Crawford
Hitler
Tyta
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