25 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1907
Page
1
Fragment from a historical issue argues that Jim Crow car rules are not a denial of rights but a division of seating by race. The piece asserts lawmakers favoring the bill claim propriety and nature justify segregation, with community groups listed for a reception and hall committees.
The Kansas City Star reports strong reactions to a Jim Crow law passed by Missouri's Senate. Critics say Republicans hypocritically claim concern for Black citizens while trading political capital. Democratic senators face pressure as the issue divides party lines.
Fayette Pythians protest their right to enter the Grand Lodge amid ongoing AFM dispute. The article notes mobilization and public statements by local lodge leaders as they seek recognition and continuation of traditional lodge activities.
Fayette Missouri clears doubt on hosting the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias by approving conditions at a joint Fayette Lodge 35 and Pythian Star Court 135 session. Grand Chancellor A W Lloyd announces accommodations for halls entertainment and transport while B F Isaacs Jr Jiggs and editor W Hee survey homes halls and facilities for the July convention. Local clubs Fay ette Pythian aid and Carantheans begin planning to entertain visitors. Sub committees appointed with leaders and officers named for preparations.
Mayor John F. Fitzgerald approves J Edward Everett Brown as assistant health commissioner with a $2500 yearly salary. Brown, a Dover NH born lawyer with 23 years practice, joins Wolff Brown firm and is noted as the first colored man in a high responsibility city role in Boston. He resides at 16 Fountain Street and is active in Democratic politics.
The Chicago Tribune notes convincing evidence that Du Bois is rapidly increasing his following among African Americans and that fewer listen to Booker Washington. It cites Du Bois’s books as read by many, and highlights his call for higher education as a key idea spreading among the Negro community.
Editorial denounces the Atlanta News for its racist campaigns and lynching bounty. It laments the paper's dissolution, forecasts the Georgian rise, and mocks rival editors while condemning race hate journalism.
Professor Maclin of Geo. R. Smith College left for Fayette Friday to deliver an address before the citizens of that community.
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