Is the Southern Negro Degenerating in Hart's View
Harvard historian Albert Bushnell Hart argues in a Boston Tran script piece that the Southern Negro's physical and moral state has improved since slavery, with higher death rates among whites and black gains in economics and social life. He cites prewar observers, notes limited literacy, and predicts growth of white population may ease Southern problems, while acknowledging data gaps on slavery era mortality.
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Boston Transcript
Albert Bushnell Hart
Harvard
Hart
Frederick Law Obmstead
South
Rot Hert
Bief
Appomattox
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Twelfth Annual Commencement and Examinations
The twelfth annual commence ment schedule runs April 25 to May 1 with written exams April 25 26 27 public oral exams April 28 and a Friday evening Kis torical Medal Contest Admission 10 cents. The Baccalaureate sermon details and the annual sermon by Rev. De Jennings are listed, with Rev R I Gillam to deliver.
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Mason
D. D
J W. Jennings
Gillam
Graduation Ceremony and Board Meeting Notions
Annual meeting of the Board of Artisters and Capstone left formation at the Industrial Building. Graduation grammar school presents diplomas with address by Superintendent G. V. Buchanan. Chapel venue labeled 10,004 at the Academy of Grades and Departments 1W 30 4. 2:30 p.m.
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G. V. Buchanan
Capstone
W. Jackson
Graduation Candidates for Creammar School Academy
The listing names students including Hoilin, Toto, Lucy Escowtatu, and others for graduation. The event features a Medal Contest with an admission fee. evening programs exclude children. All ceremonies are open to the public.
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Creammar School
Academy
Lucy Escowtatu
Lanny Zephyr Davie
Mats Ua
Hole
Matile
Martin Miler Jorkson
Andrew 1
Williame
Lo Jivehwily
Vanlertort Ageia Sefernin Garfiell
Vanderfors
Mile Mathork
Utethy Weoehindad
Mile Williane Fea M
Lynching Decrease Reflected in Yearly Report
The Christian Index notes fewer lynchings last year than in recent decades, with 82 in southern states and 4 in northern states. Most victims were defenseless Black individuals and older crimes cited prejudice. Mississippi led in lynching counts. Legal executions totaled 116 nationwide, with 4,44) homicides. Public sentiment against lynching is rising, urging governors with backbone to uphold the law and curb mob justice.
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Tonthert
Mississippi
Stelier Credit
Crowgin
Chicago
Chicago] Tribune Save “Murder, 3H, Rise Prejudice Vy Wseanls On Avomben
Omurderuyy
Rambs
Mimrder
United States
Ywlad
Lynch
Negro Police Desk Sergeants in U.S. cities
A press report on appointing a colored police desk sergeant in Chicago prompts questions about racial scope. The note cites Sergeant Horatio Tromer of Boston as an example of a noncolored officer holding the post for years, noting his credit and the broader practice.
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Chicago
United States
Sergent Horation
Tromer
Boston
Merit Wins Commission for Thompson in Philippine War
The President appointed Sergeant George S. Thompson of the Twenty fifth Infantry as lieutenant, noting his merit and heroism in the Philippines. A crack shot with rifles and pistols, he has earned several medals and is stationed at Port Niobrara, Nebraska.
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George S. Cheopson
Twentertifth Infantry
Pippine
Thompson
Philippines
Port Niobrara
Nebrasek
St. Louis Sentinel
Preparing for the Fair at Higginsville Pair Grounds
The La Payette County Colored Pair Association begins on time this year with a great annual meeting at Higginsville Missouri. A larger amount will be given as premiums in all departments. Speed entries are expected to surpass former fairs. Negro farmers across the west are urged to participate. Interested parties may contact Moses Green, president, Lexington, Missouri.
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la Payette County
Colored Pair Association
Higginsville
West
Moses Green
Lexington
Mrs Dobbs and Mrs Dibbs Dismiss Neighborhood Gossip
Two society women trade quips about their new neighborhood noting that the rich gossip about poverty while the poor chatter about status. The brief dialogue captures social pretensions and class humor in compact exchange.
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Mrs. Dobbs
Mrs. Dibbs
Sedalia Times to be revitalized under new management
The Sedalia Wefkly Conservator announces new stewardship over the Sedalia Times led by Mr. H. G. Phillips. It pledges renewed life, vigor, beauty, and mechanical skill in journalism and business to every issue going forward.
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Sedalia Wefkly Conservator
Sedalia Times
H. G. Phillips
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