Black Fighter Surprises His Backers In Clash With Wills
Newark boxing crowd packed the Sussex Avenue Armory as Harry Wills, Jack Dempsey’s top rival, stopped Floyd Johnson in 2 minutes 2 seconds of the first round. Johnson’s manager Charlie Cook tossed in a towel as Wills punished the hesitant challenger. critics condemned the setup and officials urged caution about the bout.
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James P. Dawson
Newark
N. J
Floyd Johnson
Sussex Avenue Armory
Harry Wills
New Orleans
Jack Dempsey
Charlie Cook
Johnson
Wills
Towan
Cook
Newton A. K Hughee
Owan
Lowan
Johnim
Loway
Admission Fight Over Fulton School Negro Lineage
Attorneys for Fulton neighborhood families battled at a George Wythe School hearing to enforce enrollment claims at Robert Fulton School. The dispute centered on genealogical records and a supposed ancestor listed in vital statistics, with protests and counter protests marking the three hour session as Dr. Miller urged adjournment without final arguments.
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Fulton
Robert Fulton School
City School Board
George Wythe School
R. W. Miller
Funeral director Isham Mann buried at Bethel AME Church
Funeral director Isham Mann who died in Elizabeth City North Carolina was buried from Third Street Bethel AME Church last Sunday afternoon with Rev J S Hatcher officiating In other items reports a rain disrupted travel sections pulled out from Broad Street Station for Baltimore New York and Philadelphia return trip about 3 am The article also notes a board meeting chaired by W Floyd Reams with Superintendent Albert Hill appearing as witness and attorneys George and Morton Wallerstein defending charges regarding eligibility of Fulton County children for a school program
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Isham Mann
Elizabeth City
N. C
Third Street
Bethel A.M. E
J. S. Hatcher
Broad Street
Baltimore
New York
Philadelphia
W. Floyd Reanh
Albert H. Hill
George
Morton L. Wallerstein
Fulton
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Robert Fulton School
Pleeker
Bureau
Haw
Hill
War in Morocco and French Losses Highlight Sanguine News
The report notes heavy French losses and escalating costs amid the Morocco conflict. Included are local obituaries and notices in Lynchburg Virginia referencing Hattie Booker's death in New Rochelle, NY, in early October 1925, and a series of court and crime notes from 1920s local incidents.
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Morocco
Mary E. Jones
Wise St
Lynchburg
Hattie Booker
New Rochelle
New York
Robert Eavins
Ely Street
Farmville
French Morocco Syria costs and Bedouin campaign notes
Finance Committee in Paris heard Premier Painleve report that France has spent over 3.0 billion francs in Morocco and Syria since taking protectorate duties. Losses exceed 17,000 French personnel, with 2,176 killed in Morocco and 6,626 killed or missing in Syria. Fez operations press reports. Tetuan bombardment alleged but denied.
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Paris
France
Morocco
Syria
League of Nations
Finance Committee
Chamber of Deputies
Painleve
Mass Meeting for Garvey to Seek Garvey Release
A large mass meeting will be held at Bethel A M E Church on Thursday November 5 at 2 00 P M to press for Marcus Garvey s release from prison. principal speaker Madam M L T Demena a noted New York City orator will attend along with other race leaders. Reporters invited under Richmond Franch 17 1 A.
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Marcus Garvey
Bethel A. M
Ll. T. Demena
New York City
Richmond Franch
Quiet Wedding at Dinner Revealed in Indianapolis Guests
Lawyer B Louis Moore of Indianapolis and Dr Bessie Tharps quietly wed at a dinner hosted by Dr and Mrs W T Johnson on Monday October 26 at 5 PM. The surprise marriage occurred as Moore presented an envelope and a wedding ring to Dr Tharps beside Dr Johnson.
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B. Louis Moore
Indianapolis
Indiana
Bessie B.harps
W. T. Johnson
Dr. Johnson
Dr. Tharps
Tvs
E. Louis Moore
L. T Blaney
Clay Street
Agents to Sell Hosiery and Shirt Coupons
A bold advertisement promotes a money making scheme offering agents the chance to sell hosiery and shirt coupons. Box 1018, Richmond Virginia is listed as the contact point for participation.
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Richmond
Rev Simms Faces Diphtheria Quarantine Controversy
Rev O B Simms reports his son Obadiah suffered sore throat. A swab tested by the Board of Health found diphtheria. The Simms household is quarantined and the pastor faced restrictions from attending Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church services, while the boy shows no fever and moves about the home. The pastor expresses anger at the actions.
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O. B. Simms
Obadiah Simms
Board of Health
Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church
Reeideka
Professor Fisher in Series of Sermons
Dr Evans Payne brings Professor Miles Mark Fisher of Virginia Union University to Fourth Baptist Church in Richmond for a second annual sermon series titled Warnings to the Angels. The first talk Sunday at 8 15 p m bears Socio Christianity with an invited public audience expected.
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Richmond
Evans Payne
Miles Mark Fier
Virginia Union University
Fourth Baptist Church
Twenty-eighth
P Streets
Evangelist Skipwith Draws Crowds Near Cambridge
Rev William H Skipwith delivers large meetings at Eastern Avenue Baptist Church Malden Mass with crowds from Boston Everett and Chelsea flocking to hear him. Pastor W W Carter leads the church and reports strong revival interest in the area.
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William H. Skipwith
D. D
Massachusetts
Cambridge
Eastern Avenue Baptist Church
W. W. Carter
Boston
Everett
Chelsea
Malden
Mass
Pickwicks South Atlantic Champions Open Season
The Pickwicks big five basketball team opens its season at home November 23. All professional teams wanted. Attraction, home and visiting basis. Write secretary George Y. Waddy, 2729 11th St. NW, Washington DC.
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Pickwicks
Big Five Giant
George Y. Waddy
11Th St
N. W
Washington, D. C
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Schmidt
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Washington
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Carroll
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Emanuel Shields
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Mt. ¥Ion Baptist Church
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Elnerton
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Fez
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