Lincoln Institute Praised for Missouri Legislature Support
A Jefferson City correspondent lauds Dr. B F Allen president of Lincoln Institute for securing a $77,400 appropriation from the Forty third General Assembly of Missouri. The funds include 25000 for a new women’s dormitory and 1000 for a summer school and library books as the institute rises under his administration.
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In Sor
Essidonnal Worth
Jefferson City
B. F. Allen
Lincoln Institute
de. B. F. Allen
Friends of Education
Forty-third General Assembly of Missouri
Following Out the Line of Argument by Booker T. Washington
The narrative recounts Jerome S. McWade described by Washington as the “amartest colored man,” a former slave from Hale's Ford Virginia. A red velvet waistcoat linked to his master’s wedding day leads to a courtroom twist where Jerome is accused as a receiver of stolen goods after exposing Calhoun Hamilton as the thief.
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Booker T. Washington
Jerome S. McWade
Jerome
Virginia
Hale's Ford
Calhoun Hamilton
Calhoun
Stolen Goods Debate Over Waistcoat Reveals Receiver Faults
In a courtroom exchange Jerome defends himself against charges of handling stolen property. The dialogue centers on receiving goods and accountability, with Jerome arguing a buyer’s duties and the origins of the red waistcoat claimed stolen from Africa. The exchange highlights legal questions around possession and receipt of stolen items.
Be a Good Boy Start Right Sayings From Judge Wofford
Judge Wofford of Kansas City urged boys to avoid alcohol smoking and trashy reading. He stressed honesty industry frugality and respect for parents and church, warning that idle living leads to ruin. live rightly, laugh, and become useful citizens.
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Wofford
Kansas City
Wother
Benjamin Franklin
Christ
Angela
We Are Not Detectives on Crime in Our Neighborhoods
A defense of Black communities resisting being asked to police other Black people. The writer questions whether it is fair to expect Negroes to act as sleuths for white society and argues against betraying privacy or overreach in communal policing. The piece challenges societal expectations and asserts self-respect.
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Sedalia Weekly Conservator
HW. Hustom
We Do Not Hunt Negroes But Seek Lawful Uplift
The Afro American Ledger notes a stance that crimes among Black communities should be handled by law while favoring self help through charitable work and collaboration with white groups. It asserts no obligation to pursue all criminal elements beyond existing efforts and praises orphanages, YMCA YWCA alum networks, and allied organizations as uplift initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afro Ameron Ledger
Kindergarten Instruction for Negroes Session Report
Mrs Anna B Murray of Washington presented a paper at the Congress of Mothers in Washington on March 15. She helped establish a normal kindergarten school here where 75 colored teachers graduated and 50 found working positions in kindergarten schools nationwide. She urged white adoption of kindergarten methods to benefit the Negro race.
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Cougress
Mathers
Washington
Anna B. Murray
A Keen Sense of Justice in a Chicago Case
A servant was killed in Doctor Wilder's Chicago household and police efforts to identify a murderer faced dead ends. The killer is alleged to be the couple's son, James A. Logan, a janitor, whose parents surrender him to face justice despite parental love. The piece asserts that all colored men are capable of honorable action and character.
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Doctor Wilder
Chicago
James A. Logan
Noted Speech Fragment on Loyalty and Community Duty
Fragment from S W Christian Act praising loyalty to law and community. Mentions that some Negroes are men and urges principled conduct and devotion to public interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Christian Act
Preparations Underway for La Fayette County Colored Fair
Leading figures in the La Fayette County Colored Fair Association plan a timely annual meeting at Higginsville Missouri fair grounds and promise record premiums across all departments. Negro farmers statewide urged to participate. for information write Moses Green, president, Lexington, Missouri.
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la Fayette County
Colored Fair Association
Higginsville
West
Moses Green
Lexington
Knights of Pythias Missouri records growth and payouts
The Knights of Pythias of Missouri reports a remarkable three month performance. Beneficiary Board collections from Subordinate Lodges totaled 82608.69 and death claims paid to heirs reached 2366.66 last quarter. A cash balance sits at 10352.79 in the bank.
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Knights of Pythians of
Missouri
Knights of Pythias
Sedalia Tax Payers Warned on Unpaid City Taxes
Sedalia residents are cautioned that all personal and poll taxes due to the city must be paid by March 26, 1905. Unpaid amounts will be turned over to the Tax Attorney for immediate collection on March 27, 1908. Notice issued by John Waddell, City Collector.
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Springfield
Dresden
Oeark
I Oe
Mount Vernon
Georgetown
Sweet Springs
Neosho
Hill’s Chapel
Joplin
Carthage
Wellington
California
Lexington
Malta Bend
Versailles
Smithton
Sedalia
Marshall
Blackburn
Taylor
Pleasant Grove
St. Paul's
Warrensburg
Holden
Lowpiscoyal Church
Knob Noster
A. A. Clinton
Bretheren
Osceola
W. H. Smith
P. E
Bedalintia
Joln Waddell
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Lucy Bohannon
J. Layne
Susie Barnet
Estelle Hawkins
Geneva Young
Mayme Brown
Garfield Jefferson
Maudee Cravens
V. Willene Jackson
Mattie L. Teeters
Travis
Ision
Central Missourrs Conference
Allen
Sping Shoes
Quinn Bros
Ohio Street
Africa
Ds Wheeler
Wheeler
Lamine Street
Epworth League
A. M. Todd
Reading Vocal Solo
Reading
W. O. Allen
Dollie Brown
Gertrude Richardson
Roby Martin
Estelle Hawking
Laura Bolin
Estelle Martin
M. M. Jackson
Maud Coreen
Voiletta Jackson
W. H. Simbar
Sana Francis
Dr. Howard
Slater
Marshall Republican
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Dexter
Carly
Starrs
Vexitts
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