Woman Kills Husband and Is Freed After Court Review
Mary Bogin was discharged after a May 27 Policy Court hearing for the murder of her husband on May 20. Testimony from three witnesses led Judge Ingram to conclude Bogin may have acted in self defense. A crowded courtroom and lingering questions frame this dramatic case of murder and domestic abuse. The article also references a separate note about John Bogin’s sister and a banker cousin, with funeral details for relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bodin
Mary Bogin
Ingram
Mary Bogim
Boginm
Clurt-Room
Watkins Nominated for Elks Grand Exalted Ruler
Kansas City Missouri May 29 Associated Negro Press Theron B Watkins of this city has been entered by friends into Elkdom for the position of Grand Exalted Ruler. The election will occur at the annual convention in Richland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhom
Watkins
Kansas City
Associated Negro Press
Theron B Watkins
Elkdom
Rich
Watkins backers nominate candidate in August convention
The Watkins allies have entered their candidate after a national canvass and predict a strong showing for the “Show Me” option. Other contenders include J Finley Wilson of Washington seeking a fourth term with a long-standing one term sentiment in the convention. Watkins, a leading business figure born in Indiana, aged 48, is described as progressive and well connected with fraternal and business interests.
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Mond
Virginia
Watkins
J. Finley Wilson
Washington
T B. Watkins
Mr. Watkins
Indiana
Michigan anti inter marriage bill dies in committee
Lansing May 22 The joint Legislative Committee of the Lansing NAACP and the Douglass Club helped kill House Bill 93 seen as prohibiting interracial marriages. The bill lapsed after adjournment, tabling indefinitely, signaling another victory over Klan influence in Michigan. Representative McEachron authored the measure.
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Lansing
Mich
Douglass Club of
Michigan
Committee of Judiciary
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
McEachron
Ideal Society News from Richmond District Meeting
Richmond District Council of the National Ideal Benefit Society reports at its May meeting. Mr. A W Holmes praises travel to Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Washington D C with many members added and new Lodges formed. Deputies and nursery guardians praised. nine new charters requested. plans for July anniversary.
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Richmond
National Ideal Benefit Society
Meir
A.W. Holmes
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Washington D.C
George Arvin
Ellen B. Taylor
M. T. Robinson
West Philadelphia
Charles H. Neal
Washington
D.C
Fanne H. Ricks
West
Third Street AM
Rosa B. Hicks
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
Fulton
Rosa B. Atkins
South Richmond
Union Baptist Church
L. C. Garland
Church Hill
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
J. Andrew Bowler
Supreme Master
Gora L. Jenkins
Newport News
Samuel C. Jackson
Norfolk
Address by E W D Abner at Mt Olivet Baptist
Dr E W D Abner Supreme Commander of The American Woodmen of Denver Colorado will deliver an address in Richmond in June at P M Mt Olivet Baptist Church scheduled event aims to discuss fraternal activities and community outreach during a summer gathering.
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E. W. D. Abner
the American Woodmen of
Denver
Colorado
Richmond
Mt. Olivet
Grover C. Grant
25Th and
S. Streets
K. Andrew Bowler
Virginia
West Virginia
American Woodmen
Newport News Baptist Session Opens with Weaving Addresses
Crowded Newport News church hosts Baptist gathering with Rev. E B James and Rev. J Carr leading devotionals. Rev. W B Weaver of Weaver Orphanage appeals for $30.44. Rev. B F Jackson preaches on Sanctification. funding from Columbus, Ohio totals $152.25. Metropolitan Baptists’ Martha Robinson and Rev. W i Abner Brown deliver sermons. Dr. Graham notes wife presence, and Rev. T J King improves after illness.
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Newport News
EB. D. James
J. ©. Carr
W.B. Weaver
Weaver Orphanage
B. F. Jackson
D. D
T. P. Smith
J. A. Ashby
J. H. Burks
Burks
Columbus
Ohio
J. H. Harvey
William Price
D. Wilson
Miller
Martha Robinson
Metropolitan Baptist Church
New York
W. i Abner Brown
John
W. W. Brown
Josephine Graham
W. F. Graham
Graham
Damages Awarded in Assault Case Against Federal Agent
George S. Slade of Norfolk County won 4500 dollars in U S Court against Federal Dry Agent J G Griffin for a willful shooting on Oct 24 in Norfolk County. Slade reported being left bleeding as Griffin searched for a still that was not found. Funeral held for James H. Carter in Chula Virginia on May 22 1925 after illness from an accident.
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Norfolk
George S. Slade
Norfolk County
J. G. Griffin
United States
Slade
Griffin
James H. Carter
Chula, Va
Walter H Brooks to Preach Baccalaureate Sermon at V U A
Virginia Union University prepares for commencement with Rev Dr Walter H Brooks delivering the baccalaureate sermon at Hartshorn Chapel and Hon James Weldon Johnson giving the commencement address. The Baptist Convention closes its session with a 13000 drive and over 200000 spent on church buildings.
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Walter H. Brooks
U. A
M. ©. Allen
W. F. Graham
Baptist Convention
Covention
Virginia’ Union University
Union and Hartshorn Memorial College
Hartshorn
James Weldon Johnson
University Chapel
Brooks
aSth
Virginia Union
Bousfield Succeeds Gillespie as Liberty Life Head
In Chicago on May 28 the Liberty Life Insurance directors chose Dr. M. O. Bousfield to succeed Frank L. Gillespie as head. The meeting stressed training young men for leadership and adherence to Gillespie policies. Mr. Johnson, secretary of NAACP, was noted. President William John Clarke announced strong candidates for degrees.
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Gillespie
Gene
Bousfield
Libert Life
Chicago
Ill
Associated Negro Press
Sesson
Frank L. Gillespie
Liberty Life Insurance Company
M. O. Bousfield
In Memoriam Edward Johnson Sr Richard F Patterson Jr
In Memoriam notice for Edward Johnson Sr and Richard F Patterson Jr dated May 11 and May 19, 1925. The text laments their passing and describes relief from suffering, ending with a family message of peace and a line about entering paradise.
The Conversion of Paul Sacred Concert at St Josephs
A Sacred Concert titled The Conversion of Paul was held at St Josephs Catholic Church in North First Street on Sunday night May 31 1925 at 8 00. Special feature was En Ssemble performed by Mildred Anders Mary Washington Olivia Taylor and Olivia C Bolden with William B Smith as manager and Mrs Olivia C Bolden as accompanist Father Joseph B Glenn served as rector Thelma Sharp of Petersburg visited relatives locally.
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church
North First Street
Mildred Anders
Mary Washington
Olivia Taylor
Olivia C. Bolder
William B. Smith
Olivia C. Bolden
Joseph B. Glenn
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Mary Bosin
John Bogan
Bilie Furow
Homies
N. C
Borker
Henry Bogit
Ruietzh
Panera
C. P. Hayes
Hamlet
X. C. Mote
Saxboard
Missouri
ELKS
Warne
Ideal Society News
By A. B. Charin
Ce Unas
Flanders Field
DR. E. Wi
D. Abner
Woodhere
Dr. Abmi
King
M. D
Boubfield
W. Leigh Street
W. T. Gray
Timothy Boddie
J. C. Boddie
New Rochelle
N. Y
R. H. Rowling
Lawrence Finnegan
Hampton Institute
Paul
Thelma Sharp
Petersburg
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