Repudiation of Rev N Ross by leading Negro in Birmingham
W B Driver a prominent Birmingham businessman and district manager of Union Mutual Aid Association denounces Rev N I Ross of Washington DC for urging war and strife. He argues segregation is wrong and rights should be pursued by peaceful means following Washington and Pettiford, Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
1. N. Ross
Washington
D. C
W. B. Driver
Union Mutual Aid Association of Mobile
Dr. C. First Johnson
America
Winter School of Insurance
Ross
South
Booker T. Washington
W. R. Pettiford
C. First Johnson
Dorcas Charity Association Delays Final Report
Notice to public from Dorcas Charity Association stating the final report cannot be issued this issue due to lack of quorum. President M. E. Jones and Secretary S. J. Duncan promise to present the report as soon as a quorum is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Charity Association
M. E. Jones
S. J. Duncan
Wife Wins Quiet Victory Over Notable Men
The old saying about battles and strength hints at a common reality where prominent men face defeats at home. The article notes many well known figures encounter daily losses to their spouses in domestic life.
Vital Statistics of Colored Population Weekly Report
The weekly record lists Marriage Licenses for Alonzo Anderson and Mary Etta Timmons. June James and Sarah Joseph. Sam Johnson and Savannah Duncan. David Sydney Pickens and Lucille Powell. Ulysses Nicholas Jr and Viola Harden. Births report boys Clarence and Corinne Lott. girls Marshall and Frances Knox. He and Nellie Childs, girls. Deaths include males John Allen Julius Harris Isaiah Thomas Casie Clark John Northrop and females Ada Holmes Lulu Ford Dinah Rankins Mary Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Anderson
Mary Etta Timmons
June James
Sarah Joseph
Sam Johnson
Savannah Duncan
David Sydney Pickens
Lucille Powell
Ulysses Nicholas, Jr
Viola Harden
Clarence
Corinne Lott
Marshall
Frances Knox
Nellie Childs
John Allen
Julius Harris
Isaiah Thomas
Casie Clark
John Northrop
Ada Holmes
Lulu Ford
Dinah Rankins
Mary Washington
Negro progress noted in economy education and religion
The excerpt highlights economic gains as the race acquires land and builds wealth, cites educational strides and church involvement, and notes evolving religious leadership. It credits opportunity in Christian America and points to moral tests across generations under Bishop Wilbur P. Thirkell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Alabama
America
Wilbur P. Thirkiell
Colored businessmen meet at Lily Baptist church
A group of colored businessmen gathered at Lily Baptist Church last Thursday evening to discuss substantial affairs. They plan another meeting next Thursday at the same location and initiated a movement to involve local ministers in their business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Baptist Church
Social notes highlight weddings and local events in city
Charles B a real estate and insurance agent from Chicago spent several days here. Ulysses Nicholas and Viola Harden wed at State Street Parsonage. The Business Club met at Lily Baptist church for a city enterprises celebration. Cecelia A E Carter of New Orleans returns to Franklin St church Jan 30. Arvil Minnebrooker left for St Louis after holidays. T J Jenkins of Atlanta Mutual returns from Montgomery. Bert Williams may perform in Robinson Crusoe produced by Klaw and Erlanger and Ziegfeld. Captain Taylor of Norfolk aided by a silver loving cup from colored citizens. Schools reopened with about 200 attendance after vacation and health conference plans at Tuskeegee Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B
Travis
Chicago
Ill
Ulysses Nicholas
Viola Harden
State Street
Rev
A. Hannum
Business Club
Lily Baptist Church
Cecelia A. E. Carter
New Orleans
Franklin St
Klaw
Erlanger
F. Ziegfeld, Jr
Captain Taylor
Norfolk
Taylor
E. F. Belsaw
Tuskeegee Institute
Ala
Week of Prayer Observed with Revival Services
Several churches observe the week of prayer and revival services at State Street A M E Zion Big Zion Presbyterian Congregational and Warren Street Methodist. Rev Mitchell and his C M E congregation worship in their new church today. Dr L W Kyle edits a strong A M Zion Quarterly Review noted as one of the best in years. Kyle is a forceful writer and clear thinker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
A. M. RE. Zion
Big Zion
Presbyterian
Congregational
Warren Street Methodist Episcopal
Mitchel
C. M.E. Church
L. W. Kyle
A. M. Zion Quarterly Review
Dr. Kyle
Colored church to be organized on Live Oak street
Reverend J H Davis will visit Monday to start a new colored church on Live Oak street second west of Davis avenue. The pastor has strong support and the congregation is ready to begin. The church is planned to be valued around 3000 dollars upon completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Davis
Live Oak Street
Davis Avenue
Des Moines Schoolboy Seeks Annulment From Widow Wife
Charles Bates a West High School student aged 17 sues in district court for annulment from Maude Patrick 40 mother of four after a marriage in Chicago on July 14. Bates used an assumed name and resumed life with his mother in Des Moines while Ada Patrick witnessed the ceremony. Mrs Patrick and Ada deride Bates, who faces a contested marriage rooted in deception and social differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Charles Bates
West High School
Maude Patrick
Bates
Grace K. Bates
Patrick
Chicago
Mrs. Patrick
Big City
Clayton, Ill
Ada Patrick
Old Cherokee Era Letter Reveals 1837 Currency Debate
Tahlequah Oklahoma January 10 A relic letter from Elijah Hicks to Chief John Ross in 1837 details currency issues and opposition to Treasury deposits in banks. The missive, mailed from Richmond Virginia and paid with stagecoach conveyance, notes Van Buren presidency and a sowing of political power around Ritchie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tahlequah
Okla
Ed Hicks
Pioneer Telephone Company
Mr. Hicks
Elijah Hicks
John Ross
Cherokee Nation
Washington
Richmond
Hicks
Old Dominion
Chief Ross
Ritchie
Cleaning Up Virginia by The Negro Organization Society
The Negro Organization Society of Virginia held a statewide cleaning-up day and published a health handbook for colored people addressing housing problems. A Lincoln resident Perry Van Derzel operates an advanced wireless telegraphy setup hearing messages from nearby cities and Arlington naval station. Chicago plans a new baseball league with all colored players next summer. Among four hundred new Chicago police sergeants seven are colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negro Organization Society of Virginia
Virginia
Lincoln
Neb
Perry van Derzel
Naval Station
Arlington
Chicago
Colored ministers' union urges Sunday observance
The Colored Ministers' Union met at Emanuel A. M. E. Church with Dr. M. H. Leath, pastor, electing officers for the year: Snell president Griffin treasurer Lewis Hannim and Leath program committee Robinson assistant. They urged the mayor and city authorities to close theatres and moving picture shows for colored people on Sunday. Dr. J. W. Kyle was chosen to present the resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Ministers' Union
Emanuel A. M. BE. Church
M. H. Leath
Revs. Snell
Griffin
Lewis
Hannim and Leath
Robinson
J. W. Kyle
J. Napier Urges Hope for Negroes' Future
J Napier expresses hope for progress among colored people despite disappointments. He argues that improvements have occurred within many lives and urges candid reflection on the negro's start, progress, and path ahead to judge whether the future is discouraging or hopeful.
Montgomery convention set for Feb 24 to 27
The Southern Agricultural Workers Association will hold its annual convention in Montgomery February 24 through 27. Bruce Kennedy, secretary of the Business Men's League, says the gathering will feature some of the nation's top cattle raisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iter
Montgomery
Ala
Southern Agricultural Workers’ Association
Bruce Kennedy
Business Men's League
Deathbed confession unravels Alfred Gordon mystery
At Bellevue Hospital a dying man revealed that the cultured Alfred Gordon was really Alfred G Andrew, son of a wealthy English family. Detectives pursue hints of a large estate and life insurance, while Kirkpatrick and others arrange funds for a second wife and child and his London-bank past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bellevue Hospital
Alfred Gordon
Alfred G. Andrew
Andrew
England
India
Gordon
G. Underwood Kirkpatrick
East Pifty-eighth Street
Thirty-second Street
Lexington Avenue
Patrick J. McCrary
McGarry
Bellevue
John Herrick
Herrick
Lake Champlain
London
Kirkpatrick
Stephen Merritt
Church of England
Kensico Cemetery
E. L. Barnett
Arsonist Charles Ochs Arrested for City Fires
Charles Ochs, a young hatter in Bethel Canada, is jailed after confessing to eight fires within a month causing $50,000 damage. He admits lighting the blazes while intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Canadan
Charles Ochs
Ochs
Two Pioneer Hotels Burn in Manitoba Blaze
Winnipeg Manitoba fire late last night destroyed the Irdquois and Manitoba hotels, two pioneer hosteleries in Winnipeg. The loss is estimated at 250,009 dollars. All guests escaped unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
Irdquois
Manitoba
Dowers for Jewish Girls Mark Estate of New Brunswick Recluse
Mrs. Amelia Marks of New Brunswick died aged eighty leaving a 100000 dollar estate. She twice made wills with the later dated October 6 1913 probated yesterday. The second will mostly to charity sections appoints a 200 wedding gift for every poor Jewish girl marrying a poor Jewish man and creates ten year annuities to local hospitals synagogues and Jewish societies. After ten years the estate goes to United Hebrew Charities in New York with income used for supporting poor Jews in New Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amelia Marks
New Brunswick
N. J
Clayton
Abraham Levy
St. Peter's Hospital
Wells Hospital
Ahavis Achim Jewish Synagogue
Nelson Street
The
Hebrew Sheltering Society
United Hebrew Charities
Second Avenue
Mothers Pension Acts spread across states
The Christian Herald notes about twenty two states passing Mothers Pension Acts as poverty draws legislative attention. Most laws require widowhood with children and consider prisoner or deserted husbands in some places while prioritizing child care and training. New York weighs a similar move despite bleak statistics of 185000 potential widows in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evry
Christian Herald
New York
Lght
Immigration Speech Warns of Forcible Assimilation Challenges
Dr. Peter Roberts of the Y M C A immigration branch in Massachusetts argues for patience and aid to newcomers to learn English and adopt American customs. He notes 15 million foreign born residents, divides groups by adaptability, and urges protective guidance to help immigrants become good citizens and integrate into society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Peter Roberts
Y. M. C. J Immigration
Massachusett
Rhode Island
Y. M. C. A. College
Dr. Roberts
United States
Europe
Americas
Gor
Roosevelt Reports From Rio Janeiro Mission A Success
The colonel said Theodore Roosevelt is pleased with his trip to Brazil. He cited Dr Laura Muller and the foreign minister as confirming a marvelous success and praised other Brazilian union members for their roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Janeiro
Theodore Roosevelt
Onme
Davida
Laura Muller
Enion
Private charity to replace provincial aid for state bounty
A proposed shift would remove much of the province's private charity from current work and create closer ties with funding sources. It aims to be more active and informed about applicant worthiness for state bounty, with a letter beginning "Find closed."
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Rev.n. Ross
Hires Condensed Milk CO
Philadelphia, Pa
Week OF Prayer
NEW Colored Church
Ha Thean
Colored Ministers’ Union
J. ©. Napier Has Hope
A Prick & Coal CO
Fancis St
Bell Phone
Manhattan Dye Works
Robinton
St. Francis St. Mobile
New Brunswick J
Yankees
New England
Hostetter
Panama
C. PR
Mobile Daily
Panama and the Canal
Willis J. Abbe
Canal Zon
Mick
Harrison Mutual Burial Association
South Conception
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