The Most Successful Negro Architect in America
John A. Lankford, praised as the most successful Negro architect in America, heads his profession after a journey from Potosi Missouri. Born on a farm, he worked in mines, studied at Lincoln Institute, and built a career as professor, architect, and industrial adviser, amassing wealth and leading as president of the District of Columbia Business League.
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A. Lankford
Potosi
St. Louis
Lincoln Institute
Jefferson City
Washington, D.C
Business League of
District of Columbia
Du Bois at Carnegie Hall Addresses Negro Ideals in New York
Dr W E B Du Bois spoke at Carnegie Hall on February 18 addressing the need for knowledge among Black Americans. He labeled vast systemic and state suppression, the poor state of Black schools, and insufficient access to education, lamenting higher disarmament of Black citizens during riots and persistent inequality.
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W. E. B. du Bois
Carnegie Hall
New York
Notable Negro Architect Designs Major Public Buildings
The article highlights a Black architect who designed prominent structures beyond local scope. Projects include the True Reformers' building in Washington costing 100000, the Good Hope building in Baltimore costing 200000, a twenty room Richmond residence for Dr W L Taylor at 14000, and the Queen Street Baptist church in Norfolk at 40000. It notes his nationwide impact and employment of hundreds of Black workers.
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True Reformers
Washington, D.C
Good Hope
Baltimore
United States
W. L. Taylor
Richmond
Queen Street Baptist Church
Norfolk
Wright of Napton Earns BA Degree After Ten Years' Self Help
Reuben Quincy Wright of Napton Missouri graduates this year from the College of Liberal Arts with a Bachelor of Arts degree after ten years at George Rt. He finished the Academy in 1904 and has been active in class work, Masonian literary society and Christian activities while supporting himself throughout.
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Napton, Mo
College of Liberal Arts
The
George Rt
Academy
Masonian
In Memoriam Lankford At Potosi Mo February 27 1907
Anderson Lankford aged 70 years and 25 days died of apoplexy at his home early Thursday morning in Potosi Missouri. He was a respected educator and Christian deacon, married to Nancy Johnson in 1858 with ten children, eleven surviving. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the church with W W Goff officiating.
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Lankford
Potosi
Anderson Lankford
Mr. Lankford
Philip
Ella
Franklin
Boyd
J. A
Bert
Arthur
Davie Lankford
Baptist Church
W. W. Goff
Negro Student Wins Honor in Boonville High
Claude Smith, aged 16, the first and only Colored pupil at Boonville High, topped 21 classmates in a recent exam. He earned full credit in mathematics and scored near top in his other subjects, reflecting strong overall performance.
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Claude Smith
Boonville, Ind
Smith
Advice by mail along building or contracting lines
Main Office 317 6th st NW Washington DC St Louis Advance reports on mail based guidance for building and contracting matters. The item notes contact point in the capital and references St Louis Advance as a related publication.
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6Th St
N. W
Washington, D. C
St. Louis
Official Visit Notice by Grand Lecturer Brown
Grand Lecturer F J Brown of St Louis notifies all subordinate Lodges of Missouri that he will conduct official visits on listed dates. Lodges must have Master of Finance Exchequer Keeper of Records and Seal books receipts available for inspection so reports can be made at the night session.
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F. J. Brown
St. Louis
Missouri
F. C
Notices Urge Prompt Payment From Patrons
During the past fortnight we have sent statements to a number of our patrons. We urge that all who have received these notices respond at once by sending Money Order, Check or Draft for the amount asked. Respectfully Yours, W. H. Huston.
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W. H. Huston
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