11 May 1929
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Newspaper
Richmond Planet
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1929
Page
1
The community reeled as a deadly incident unfolded with chaotic details. Police reported a suspect fleeing the scene while a funeral director assisted in managing the aftermath at 517 East 14 Street. Robert Scott led the burial arrangements for the victim.
A fragmented account discusses Negroes serving in the Fifteenth Congress and their roles in the era. It notes figures such as Hine Reed of Mississippi and Jefferson Long of Georgia, highlighting their ties to the South, larger political shifts, and representation in early Reconstruction politics. The text mentions Robert Small and John Lynch, with references to their terms and roles in Republican activities.
The only child of attorney J. E. Byrd died at his parents' home 86 North Fifth Street Richmond Virginia Funeral services were conducted by Rev R H Johnn pastor Sharon Baptist Church with pallbearers from Lanpodas Club and North Carolina visitors The article notes sympathy for the bereaved father and mentions military academy appointment discussions and historic context of Negro midshipmen at Annapolis during Reconstruction.
A garbled notice reports Perry Howard resigning amid a Justice Department matter with unclear details. The fragment mentions a detachment and pending grief, referencing a federal prayer and gunora. The exact context and entities are obscured by the OCR errors.
Mrs Minnie Albritton Jackson presented a song recital at Sixth Street Baptist Church on May 16 1929 at 8 30 pm under Pastor Rev Joseph Arrington with Lyd soprano and Olivy Boden as accompanist. Admission 4 or 25 cents.
Washington May 6 Three Negroes are named as candidates for admission to the Annapolis Naval Academy two for midshipman and one for cadet. The dispatch notes the candidates are part of a broader call to ease concerns and reassure supporters amid ongoing controversy.
A varied dispatch covers a segregation case argued before a U S court, plus notes on Elkdom meetings in Pittsburgh and Reading. It reports officers elected for a state association, honors for leaders, and intentions to campaign in Atlantic City. Also included are Virginia court actions involving a whiskey case tied to the Lindsay family and a Richmond colored community clean-up drive with multiple local groups pledging cooperation.
The Phyllis Wheatley Branch YWCA Girl Reserve will mark Mother`s Day May 12 with devotions by Miss Eunice Cunningham and others, a recitation by Miss Henrietta Barrett, and a closing recognition by Armistead High School Girl Reserve. Separately, Richmond seeks injunction against a segregation ordinance. attorneys discuss constitutional issues and precedents from Harmon vs Tyler and Warley as the court weighing race and property rights.
Cunningham and Minor are known on this side and C S Cunningham on the other. Both sides know them. If you want service you can get it. Equipment is A-1 and they strive to give satisfaction. Keep in touch with one or both for future needs. Day or night you will find prompt service.
A brief funeral poem expresses grief for Agnes Johnson. It honors her pure character and faith, noting she rests with God in heaven. Daughters and sons sign as loving mourners.
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