Baltimore hosts national convention of colored educators
The Baltimore gathering drew large crowds in churches from Tuesday to Friday. Mayor Latrobe welcomed delegates while leaders like James M. Gregory A M and Bishop Wayman highlighted the progress of colored education, urging continued effort and noting Maryland’s evolving role in schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored
Baltimore
Association
Maryland
F.C. Latrobe
James M. Gregory A. M
A. W. Wayman
R. Hughes
Annapolis
N. G. Grandison
Wilmington
Del
M. M. Alexander
Shiloh Baptist Church
Latrobe
Bishop Wayman
J. N. Lockeman
Morgan College
Sea Side
Harvey Johnson
D. D
Union Baptist Church
E. J. Waring
Cleveland
Columbus
Ohio
Detroit
Yale
Harvard
Ann Arbor
Irvine Garland Penn
The
Lynchburg Virginia
J.T. Morris
Baltimore School Board
J.H.N. Warring
Washington D. C
R. W. Wayman
Lion Encounter On Roadside Wagon Night Tale
A traveler recalls facing a lion while sleeping beside a wagon in Mashonaland. The beast studied the dog on the chest of the man’s sleeping companion, circling the wagon for half an hour before the hunter, Robinson, finally fired and killed the lion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mashonaland
C. E. Finlason
Robbinson
Robbins
Robinson
Alexandria Ripplings and Local Happenings
Mrs. FE. A. Watson and granddaughter Eva visit daughter Mrs. Geo. H. Procter in Alexandria. Prof. Layton and Harris plan an instrumental and vocal class. Rev. Madden vacationing in Warrenton. Dr. Albert Johnson expanding practice. Town seeks discharged pharmacists to open a drug store. A newborn arrived at Kemp home. Local residents travel and entertainments noted including Miss Maggie White and plans for electric connection to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Street Presbyterian Church
John Eaton
A. J. Cooper
F.A. Johnson
J. M. Gregory
Washington
D. C
A. Joanson
Raleigh
N. C
M. E. Britton
Lexington
W. J. Saunders
Charlotte
N.C
B. W. Arnett
Ohio
Lucy E. Moten
Washington, D. C
J. E. Page
Jackson City
F. J. Coppin
Philadelphia
C. H. Parish
Kentucky
Hughes
Bennett
Tenn
J. C. Murray
E. A. Johnson
D J. Saunders
N. G Grandison
A. F. Best
J. H. Warring
G. M. Grisham
J. Brad
Bethel A. M.E. Church
Saratoga Street
Gay
South
W.W. Yates
Ae City
London
Washington, D.C
Bethel A. M. E. Church
Samuel Barnes
Ella Hagan
K. Slade
Lloyd Gibbs
J.T. Layton
J. T. Taylor
Georgia Kelly
Hallie Q. Brown
Lindsay
FE. A. Watson
Eva
Geo. H. Procter
Columbus St
Albert Johnson
Ouf Town
J. A. Pierre
Maggie White
Parker
Nocturnal Bird Migration Observed at Bartholdi Statue
On September 26, 1891, ornithologists observed nocturnal bird migration from a torchlit view at the Bartholdi statue. Birds entered the light, showed luminous halos, and swarmed around the torch as rain began. The observer marveled at nature’s guiding power in a night of striking spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartholdi
Frank M. Chapman
Popular Science Monthly
The Bookworm as Library Pest
A New York Ledger report describes the rare living bookworm and the more common pesty bugs that prey on cheap bindings. It notes worms drill through volumes, prefer old rare books, and a roach-like tiny flat bug feeds on paste in bindings, often causing widespread annoyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Ledger
The Prevailing Epidemic and a Sympathetic Strike
A labor leader questions the lack of a dreamer as a cook quits. The wife retorts and reveals she is fanning herself while noting the cook’s departure. The husband claims he is out on a sympathetic strike with the cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Origin of Odd Fellowship in England and America
Intro duction into England and America chronicles the first lodges and councils among colored men, the early grand offices, triennial conference, and Household orders. It lists officers since 1837, meetings, and membership by state, with portraits of Peter Ogden and key leaders. Bound blue cloth, 260 pages, $2.50, postage prepaid. Send remittance to CHAS. H. BROOKS, Publisher, 5133 South Eleventh St. Philadelphia, PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellowship
England
America
S.C
Ruth
P. G. M. Peter Ogden
Our Order
Richard Hill-Male
William Livesey
James Needham
David B. Bowser
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Convention
OF the
American Association OF
Educators OF Colored Youth
E. A.johnson
Isaac Clark
Howard University
Yates
Kansas City
W. G. Grandison
Francis Harper
Gregory
G.N. Grisham
Lincoln High School
Anna R. H. Miller
Kelly Miller
Shrap Street Methodist Church
E. A. Chase
Slater School
Mary E. Britton
Committee
D. B. Williams
Virginia Normal and _ Collegiate Institute
Petersburg
Alexandria
J. T. Layton
Harris
Rev. Madden
Warrenton
Tilie Cook
Ella Delaney
T. J. Houston
Kensale
Chespeake Bay
Hawaii
John J. Stevens
W. B. Oleson
Sherman
Hoar
Frye
A. Boutelle
Chauncy M. Depew
John C. Vincent
David Swing
Liliuukalani
Sanford B. Dole
John L,stevens
Kanaka
Cook
Kamehameha College
Luly
Heaven
Kamehamehas
Provisional
Gov't
Boston
Honolulu
Kamehameha
E St
N. W
Norfolk Va
Glymont
Potomac
People’s Transportation Company
Norfolk and
Old Point
6Th Street
Norfolk
M.L. Jordan
Lacey Stewart
D Lee
F St. N. W
Cape Charles
Henry
J. W. Patterson
Jacob Burgess
F. D. Lee
Alexander Bray
Mary E. Wison
Chas
Strother Jacob Burgers
Shington
Claflin Optical Co
Masonic Temple
Hl. Brooks
Ll.b
S. C. of M
Chas. H. Brooks
Odd Fellows’ Tory
Uth
Eleventh St
Frank McKnew
Baggage & Express
National Safe Deposit & Trust Co
VT. Ave
A. W. Clemons
Kennebec
Patrona T
Fallslee Company
Pensylvania
Teleco
10Th Steet Wharf
Water Street
Georgetown
E St. N. W
7Th Street
Mrs. Cary
U Sts. NW
Emrich Beef Co’s
32Nd Street
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