Colored People Driven Out In New Jersey
In Carteret New Jersey a white mob burned a Baptist church and forced colored families to flee to Elizabeth after a fatal stabbing of a white boxer and wounding of another. Police held back colors from town, arrests for murder made, and tensions kept high as mob members attacked at the church and on streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carteret
N. J
First Baptist Church
Elizabeth
Joh Carroll
Ralph Juhosen
Pepe
Thomas Mulghil
Henry J. Harrington
John E. Toolan
Union Street
Roosevelt Avenue
Carteret Junction
Carroll
Johnson
United States Metal Refining Company
Tie
Perth Amboy
Burns
Baptist Church
Lark Street
George H. Reed
Robert Green’s Statement on Murder Confession
Robert Green, jailed for killing his wife, is reported to have altered his account claiming he was not drunk and never used liquor. He said a pocket knife was used to trim nails and tied the incident to actions at the Gregory residence with a car linked to A.TD. Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Green
C‘oke
Gregory
A.td. Price
A. D Price
R. HW. Green
Brooklyn
Tragedy at Corner Stone Laying Causes Collapse
A platform collapse at the Mt Moriah Baptist Church cornerstone ceremony after a crowd surged near the unsafe section. One woman died, several injured as the Elks Band and Masons continued ceremonies despite the accident. Contractor Bailey cleared of blame per police and inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
Hannah King
Bass
C. P. Hayes
Re. Beecher Taylor
W. J. Johnson
Re Johnson
Rev. Taylor
W. D. White
Elks’ Band
Henrico Lodge
Masons
North First Street
Pho:o
Great Preacher Dr Harten to Speak at Second Baptist
Dr Thomas S Harten pastor of Holy Trinity Baptist Church Brooklyn will preach Sunday morning May Jet at Second Baptist Church South Second Street He will also lecture Thursday May 6 at 8 PM at True Reformers Hall Second and Jackson Streets Harten was the first Negro to interview President Calvin Coolidge and will share his experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas S. Harten
Holy Trinity Baptist Church
Brooklyn
N. Y
Second Baptist Church
South Second Street
Harten
True Reformers Hall
Second
Jackson Streets
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Public programs and church notices printed in local paper
The notice lists Reverend KR Anderson taking over Second Baptist Church services after Dr. Z. D. Lewis and invites public attendance. It also announces a National Ideal Choir broadcast on WRVA May 6, 8:30 to 9:30 PM and mentions funeral details for Mrs Pearl Harris Green officiated by A D Price Jr with the body at Price Funeral Parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Ideal Choir
the Ideal Society
WRVA
Lsten
Ideal Choir
Pearl Harris Green
Riverview Baptist Church
Farward Lewin
A. D. Price, Jr
Price Funeral
Revival services announced at Good Wa Sopt'at Church
Grand revival begins Tuesday May 4 1926 at Good Wa Sopt'at Church 410 N Monroe Street led by Rev A D Smith evangelist The public is invited Pastor W B Ball confirms Miss Iarita Ball daughter of Rev Ball continues in at her Franklin Street address Milas Sisle R Baker visits Washington DC and Atlantic City NJ staying several weeks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Sirent
A. D. Smith
W. B Ball
Iarita Ball
W. B. Ball
Frankdinnay
Henrico St
Milas Sisle R. Baker
Washington D.C
Atlantic City
N. J
In Memoriam Fowlkes Remembrance Note
In loving remembrance of our brother Mrs Anna I Fowlkes who departed this life two years ago today April 28. Two years have passed since this sad day when one we loved was called away. God took her home. in our hearts she is living still. Her children Dr J Powlkes Mr Fowlkes Miss Martha J A Rose F Morrison Mrs Elizabeth Kr Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowlers
Anna I. Fowlkes
Igad
Dr. J. Powlkes
Fowlkes
Martha J. A Rose F. Morrison
Elizabeth Kr Coleman
Mother and Daughter Week Program at Phyllis Wheatley Branch
The Girl Reserve Department of the Phyllis Wheatley Branch WA C at 516 North Seventh Street announces a Mother and Daughter Week with Vesper on May 2 5 PM led by Miss B V Coles and a formal opening May 3 7 PM. Lectures plays and events follow including Trials of a Hostess at Armstrong Auditorium and Spirit of Motherhood program May 7 7 30 PM at Sharon Baptis Church. Mina Rosa Brooks highlighted as a participant for Mothers Day observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Reserve Department
Phyllis Wheatley
North Seventh Street
B. V. Coles
Mite Bcl
Edmundd
C. V Kyles
Armstrong
Armatrong Auditorium
Luecrete Geo
Drep
Ivey Lear Club
Migs M
Sidney Mayo
Plodien
Mo‘ber
Banauer
Sharon Bapiat
Paveant
Addren
Phys Wheatley
Girtw
Marriage Reception Notice for Rev and Mrs Taylor
The marriage reception for Rev. and Mrs. Junina L. Taylor will be held at their residence 20 Wentworth Street on Thursday May 6 1926 from 8:00 to 11:00 PM. All friends invited. No cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junina L. Taylor
Taigh Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc
Richmond
Virginia
Colombia
Southern Aid Society of Virinit, Inc
District of Columbia
Riverview Bapt. Church
R. V. Peyton
Mary E. Ransome
W. L. Ransome
Decatur Street
de W. H. Stokes
Ebenezer Baptist Church
I. T. Johnson
J. H. Blackwell
Elizabeth Harris
L. G. King
Rosa Howlett
Florence Goodman
W. B. Bail
Trent
Do J
Thomas Bradford
J. M
D. D
Mme. Hurd Fairfax
Washington, D. C
City Ambulance
G. P. Hayes
A. D. Price
St. Phillip’s Hospital
Bailey
First Street
Baker
Charity Streets
J. Lincoln Bailey
White House
KR. S. Anderson
Holy Trinity Baptat Church
Z. D. Lewis
Mina Rosa Brooks
B. Juckeems
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