Sedalia Hosts Grand Lodge Enthusiasm and Racial Reform Debate
Sedalia prepared for a grand encampment with events and concerts while officials reported on the Grand Lodge proceedings. Delegates from 25 counties gathered at St. Louis clergy and civic leaders addressed issues of Black youth discipline, reform housing, and parity in education. a committee prepared to press Governor for redress as the organization planned future sessions in Kansas City Sedalia.
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Central Baptist Church
R. H. Cole
Second Baptist Church
Dr. Cook
St. Paul A. M. E. Church
Gilliam
Union Memorial M. . Church
St. Louis
Huston
Kansas City
Grant
H. G. Phillips
Atty, Atlaw
Sedalia
St. Pauls A. M.E. Church
Boonville Reform School
St. Joseph
Missouri
Chilicothe
Caston
Jefferson City
Kungas City
Gravett sisters visit Tipton women on North Broadway
Mrs A H Gravett of Tipton spends the week with sister in laws Meadaimes Janie Gravett on North Broadway and Alice Gravett North Washington. Richard Ferguson and wife, returning home Saturday after visiting her ill mother for some time. Continued from Page 1.
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A H Gravett
Tipton
Meadaimes
Janie Gravett
Broadway
Alice Gravett
Washington St
Richard Perguson
City
Promitted to Continue Thwart Church and School Efforts
An Observer notes ongoing resistance to integrating church and school roles for Negro citizens. The piece frames efforts as obstructive and aims to move toward limiting progress while preserving existing social order.
Notice for Lodges and Courts to Submit Details
Notices prompt lodges and courts to send data on card usage including game and lodge or court number location meeting time and place and officer names and addresses. Charges apply per term with free papers for officers. details unclear due to OCR errors but highlights a filing requirement and fee structure for lodges and courts.
Brothers Diggs Thankful for Medical Support at Fay ette
During a joint Grand Lodge and Grand Court session in Fayette last week a purse of 25 dollars was raised and presented to Sir J. I. Diggs who is seriously ill. Diggs and his wife extend thanks to all who have shown thoughtfulness for their welfare and appreciation for the support.
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J. M. Braden
J. A. Miller
Utopia Court
Grand Court
Sayette
Ware
Ada Howard
Springfield
Estella Abbott
Estella Maclin
Fayette
Grand Lodge
Fred Bush
J. P. Moffitt
H. R. Brown
Warrensburg
L.D. Cooper and Sons of
la Monte
Genereal
J. I. Diggs
Diggs
Deire
Johnson Knocks Out Fitzsimmons in Second Round
Philadelphia July 17 Johnson the colored heavyweight blasted Fitzsimmons in the middle of the second round at the Washington Sporting Club. Johnson dominated from the start, sending Fitzsimmons to dream land with a body blow and finishing with a knockout jaw shot. Continued on Page 4.
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Philadelphia
Big Jack Johnson
Sone Reptable
Dream Land
Fitzsimmons
Scrapper
Washington Sporting Club
Old Fritz
Johnson
Fitz
Burns
Page
Former pugilist Fitz knocked out as referee declines action
The bout ended when an apparent punch to the jaw felled Fitz. The old champion did not rise and referee Keenan did not act, amid spectators showing unusual compassion. The club manager then entered to watch the uneven match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Fitz
Keenan
Fiz
Local issues crowd issue but space remains tight
In this edition the paper notes crowding and limited space hinder coverage of many items. Editors acknowledge unprinted content and promise fuller reporting in upcoming issues as space permits.
Taylor Hair Grower and Dandruff Remedy Ad
An old ad promotes Taylor Hair Grower and Dandruff Remedy claiming to remove scalp conditions, stimulate follicles, and produce thicker hair. It claims additional uses for mustache and beard growth, lists 25¢ sizes, and invites readers to mail for price and agency details promising $200 to $5 daily earnings and a free list of 108 presents.
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Taylor
Taylor Hennedy CO
Fhyllis Wheatley Poetess Prominent Early American Poet
Remarkable account of Phillis Wheatley describing her 18th century life with General Washington and Thomas Jefferson. An engraving commemorating her is offered for fifty cents by the Colored American Novelty Co. Washington DC. Agents invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Thomas Jefferton
Colored American Novelty Co
Washington, D. C
Baths Offered At 103 North Lamine
ALG Wheeler, a progressive tensorial artist, has added a fine bath room with hot and cold water to his shop at 103 North Lamine. There is no need to be dirty when you can bathe for a reasonable price. Call and see him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alg Wheeler
North Lamine
Adkins Pastor Leads Sunday Services At Local Church
The notice invites attendance at 11:00 a.m. Sunday school 2:30 p.m. preaching and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting. All are welcome to participate in the church’s services under Pastor Adkins.
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Epworth League
Davis
Cooper Street
Adkins
Missouri lodge seeks Cadet company organizers
A Missouri lodge invites organizations to recruit boys into Cadet companies. It urges immediate action and provides Con War TL Evcles, 3313 Bernard Ave, St Louis, Missouri as the contact for forming groups among local youth.
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Missouri
Bernard Ave
St Louis
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Eetststeehe
Hubton, Faltor
H. H. Webb
Marshall Ap
Princess. Hubbard
Ida Conway
Cape Girardeau
Misa Arsania M Williams
Order of Calanthe
TM Smith
West Morgan
East Morgan
Rev & Davis
Taylor Chapel
National League
Topeka
Misa
Willene Jackson
Mortens
Highland Ave
Jackasn
Conservator-Annex
Ing Company
W. E. Staley, Mor
South Ohio Street
Fhyllis Wheatley Poetus
F. Isaacs, Jr
Darner Factory
B. F, Isaacs, Jr
Fayette, Mo
Bell Phone
G Wheele
Prop.r
North Lamine ST
Morgan Street
Baptist Church
BOAWS
Ile
Bev, Furns
Zula Whitley
Cleris
Mabel Williams
Python
Liberty
Jas, Ellis
Jas
Hunter
Jacal Powell
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