Negro World’s Fair Exposition planned for 1907 in Virginia
A Virginia led project aims to stage a major negro exhibition at the 1907 James town Exposition in Hampton Roads. The Negro Development and Exposition Company of America, led by Atlee Nickson, seeks state and federal support, proposing payments to prewar claimants and national fundraising to showcase African heritage with white Southern support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Hampton Roads
Anwrica
Negro Development and Saxposition Company of America
Pepioes
Aws
Virginia
THN
Secont
Robnovelt
Atlee
Nickson
Congress
Feleth
Simey
Gallon
Governor Durbin on Race Question in Chicago Speech
Governor Durbin spoke to a large audience in Chicago about the race question. He said the race problem is the sum of issues facing every Black man and every White man, insisting that self-justice and personal responsibility are the only path to better treatment. He warned that blaming others or waving red flags will not improve conditions for Black people in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Durbin
India
Hurge
Quinn Chanel
Ehtty
United States
Bette
White Woman Urges Defense of Colored People
A Chicago Daily News letter from Oak Park urged whites and blacks to unite against racial prejudice. The author argues the colored people belong by adoption to the United States, cites shared suffering under slavery, and advocates educating minds to accept racial integration while condemning white supremacy. A second voice from Mrs. S. M. Randolph notes slave ancestry and support for Black workers in Chicago Conservator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Oak Park
United States
Negro Roy Turning White Yerditar in Marshall
A Marshall Republican report describes a boy nicknamed Negro Roy who is turning pale, with skin lightening toward white. The piece notes his limbs and face changing, compares him to a white boy, and mentions prior exhibition in Marshall last summer. It also references a death case from Providence, a young woman named Mo Dipier, and Addison's disease as alleged cause, described with local caution.
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Yerditar
Frankfort
Wenpesday
Pery
Viv
Marshall
Providence
Miss View
Addison
Marshall Republican
Local Clergy and Community Notes From Weekend Attendances
Saturday and Sunday events include Rev. Dalls aiding Rev. Gillum at a St Louis rally. Rev. Alexander returned from Childee Test and holds quarterly meeting. O M English dined with De Harris. Editor Huston visited Miami and family then returned via Blackwater. Infant grandchild of Mr and Mrs Powel buried last Wednesday. Telegram from Los Angeles announced Bishop Ti of the Southwestern Christian Advocate assigned to Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Gal
Tr Ti
Seat
Southwestern Christian Advvocate
Methodist Episcopal Church
Africa
Dy. Z. M. Hurgis
Local Notes On Weddings And Movements In Missouri
City items note Mayme Brown returning from Liberty to end a school year as teacher. A J Thompkins traveled from Jefferson to Independence for a Sunday excursion. Invitations announce the wedding of Chas Vincent of Muskogee to Lilian Allen of Marshall. A Fulton couple Elyelie and Lillian Maynes married last Sunday and planned to live in Piastend.
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Mins Mayme Brown
Liberty
Chas, Vincent
Muskogee LT
Mins Lilian Allen
Marshall, Mo
St Lats
Elyelie
Fulton
Mins
Lillian Maynes
Sweet Springs
Piastend
Colored Catholic priests in rising numbers at school
The Piedmont Industrial School at Charlottesville Virginia, recently damaged by a serious fire, is now under the control of Rev. Bernard Ferrell, a colored Catholic priest. The report notes an increasing number of colored Catholic priests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedent Industrial School
Charlotesville
Bernard Ferrell
Roud
Se Dalia Board Reelects Entire Teaching Corps
At a recent Se Dalia board of education meeting, all present teachers were reelected. The board hopes for sufficient reasons to raise their salaries for the coming year.
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Sedalia Board of Education
Beaman Area Couple Returns Home After Wild Season
Thos Black and wife of Kansas City return home Sunday after a season of running wild along the sidewalks near their Beaman home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos Black
Kansas City
Beaman
Grand Court of Missouri Extends Welcoming Greet To City
The Grand Court of Missouri boasts refined negro womanhood and invites the public to welcome them. The notice hints at noble aims and includes a toast Coal Speed. A wedding unites Miss Lilian Adlen of Marshall with Mr. Charles Vencent of Muskogee, ceremony set for Wednesday June 1 at A. M. E church. Both couples are described as cultured youths with bright futures. Mrs Walden hosted aMay birthday gathering on East Morgan street with generous gifts and a grand repast.
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Grand Court of
Missouri
Lilian Adlen
Marshall
Charles Vencent
Muskogee
A. M. 'Echiteeh
Miss Adlen
My Vencent
Graduation invitation from Pisk University misread
Dr J M Harris receives an invitation for Pisk University graduation exercises on June 1. A former student Geo R and Nina Z Bell of Fwitch are noted. Mrs Bell is mentioned as wife.
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J. M. Harris
Pisk University
Geo. R
Nina Z. Bell
Fwitch
Miss Bell
Strength of the class boosted by her presence
A fragment notes that the student's rare intellect and forceful character enhance class strength by her participation, highlighting the impact of her membership on the group dynamics.
Birthday Celebration for Mrs S Walden in Morgan Forest
Mrs S Walden celebrated her 42nd birthday with a reception at her home on Morgan Forest last Friday evening. About 30 guests attended, giving gifts and sharing a delicious repast before departing.
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S. Walden
Morgan Forest
Walden
Funeral Notice Includes Warfield Kin
A local funeral notice mentions Miss Cassie Warfield and kin from Sydney, ML, attending the service for Mr Warfield. The item notes trial timing and jurisdiction details, with commentary on errors from the week’s publication. The notice also includes advertisements for merchants and urges readers to support local trade.
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Cassie Warfield
Tad
Keneas Cit
Canselia Allen
Sydney
Wo Warfield
GULLIAM NEWS Briefs and Community Notices
Miss Belle Thomas spent Sunday with her parents. Rev J Scott of Glasgow filled the appointment for Rev Payag. Mrs Milley Jackson of Norton visits Mrs Sarah Thomas. Miss Marnie Lindsey shows improvement after illness. John Britt will sell his 40 acre farm to Mrs J E Guerin for 45.75 per acre and move to the recently purchased farm of Mr Former. Mrs Josie Nelson died in Kansas City after weeks of illness. her remains were shipped to Louisiana Maine for Portal.
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John Britt
J. E. Guerin
Britt
Josie Nelson
Luther Nelson
Kansas City
Kas
Louisiana
Portal
Neleo
Mrs Sivan Anderson Returns to Town for Short Stay
Mes Sivan Anderson of Kin eurity, formerly here, arrived Friday to stay about two weeks or longer to care for a sick mother.
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Sivan Anderson
Kineurity
Montgomery visitor Nora Anderson departs after teaching duties
Nora Anderson of Montgomery Westatopover visited Monday night from Warrenbury where she served as a teacher. She departed for home Tuesday morning.
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Mias Nora Anderson
Montgomery
Warrenbury
Entertaining Evening Honors Messrs Byas and Others
Otterville Missouri hosts an evening in honor of Messrs Byas and others with Walter Byas visiting from Chicago. Music by the Ryan Brothers, plus a dainty lunch. City subscribers should settle accounts when the collector calls next week or be dropped.
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Ottervilley
Hogan
Byas
Walter Byas
Hure
Chicago
J. M. Byas
Clarksmith
Ryan Brothers
Wes Acti
Lam
Unclear Sunday Visits Highlight Local Social Roundup
Sweet Springs residents and visitors are listed with names such as Warren of Lexington and Rev Divers, plus J. Wo Clay and daughter, Miss Mildred Jackson, Mrs Joe Guthrie, Henry Wickly from Kansas City, and others who were in town Sunday. The note mentions a burial in Smithton and various social calls during the weekend.
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Joe, Guthrie
Black
Hurn
Henry Wickly
K. C
Smithton
Local Social Notes From Arrow Rock And Nearby
Arrow Rock resident Jasper Millk visited town for Saturday shopping. The Misses Sheates of Mardeinan spent Sunday with Miss Davis of Wlachkwater. Mrs Laura Nichols and daughter Lend left Saturday for Slater en route to St Louis to visit relatives. Mrs Caroline Huston enjoyed a brief visit from her son William of Sedalia. Percy Cagil operates a new business in Masonite hall helping keep local boys off the streets.
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Sheates
Mardeinan
J. the Davis
Wlachkwater
Laura Nicholst
Lend
Slater
St. Louis
Caroline Huston
William of
Sedalia
Percy Cagil
Money to loan: email no commission HOG Phillips
A brief loan offer references an email contact for money to loan with no commission. The note cites affiliation with HOG and a person named Phillips for outreach.
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Joan
G. Phillips
Hog. Phillips
Cemetery Notice for Decoration Day Graves Care
All persons having relatives in the scrolled cemetery are notified to care for their graves in time for Decoration Day May 30. Consult Steele Luke Johnson or Sexton N. H. for particulars. Ensure markers are placed at the heads of your friends.
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Steele
Luke Johnson
Sexton
N. H
Blackwater and Williams News Flashes
Albert Smith Blackwater continues strong at his old stand as Prof G W Williams returns from St Louis to tend his father’s instrument. Val Williams editor Houston of the Conservator passed through town and obtained several subscriptions for the paper.
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Albert Smith
G. W. Williams
St. Louis
Val Williams
Houston
the Conservator
Our City
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Amantis
Ged
S. M. Randolph
Chicag Conservator
Roy
BR. Dalls
Gillum
Wi. Alesxander
Childee
O. M English
de. J. M. Harris
Lditor Huston
Miami
Marshal
Boonville
Tamilieh Powel
A. J. Thompkins
Jefferson
Independence
G. C
Quinn Bros
Ohio Street
Gulliam News
R. WW
Belle Thomas
Oute
Slater Sunday
J. Scott
Glasgow
Sundin
Payag
Milley Jackson
Norton
Sarah Thomas
Marnie Lindsey
Joo, Warren
Lexington
J. Wo Clay
Mo. Smith
Higginsville
Mildred Jackson, Blackbin
Arrow Rock
Jasper Millk
Stein Bloch
the Kidd Clo
Ofito ST
Blackwater
J. F. Kuhn
the Groce
Lamine and Pettis
Sta
Phone
Bell
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