Wonderful Opportunities Offered in Brazil for Thrifty People
The Brazilian American Colonization Syndicate invites African American readers to settle in Brazil. Offhand prospects include land at about four dollars an acre, two to three crops yearly, and opportunities in agriculture and engineering. Offices in Chicago and Rio de Janeiro.
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Sue Lydney
Pete
Taviinelies
Kane
Obi
Iin VaneKdi
Utara
Steel
Leisles
Kmuiet
Baes
SERVO
Sini Teast Mages
Universal Gomirod Ealsent
Hieidsien
Sieh
Brad
Brazil
Chicago
Rio de Janeiro
South America
Africa
Abolitionist Leader Frederick Douglass Kin Dies in Washington
The Associated Negro Press reports the death of Frederick Douglass, son of the famed abolitionist, at 518 A Street NW Washington. He was 76, served in the Civil War Massachusetts units, worked in War and Treasury, and accompanied the Santo Domingo commission in 1871. He lived in Washington since 1867 with his wife and two sons Joseph and Haley, with a long career as a clerk and trustee of school affairs.
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Associated Negro Press
Washington, D.C
Clias
Th. Dewalis
Frederick Douglas
Douglas
Sith Massacchsetts Infantry
Marxsaphusetts Cavalry
Lyon
Mass
Bright
Joseph H
Haley G. Douglans
Douglass
War
Treasury Departments
Santo Domingo
Ais Tier
Douglass Wis
Republic
Frederick
Charles
Taft Impersonator Seeks Court Statistics
In Chicago a stout gray haired man impersonating President Taft rode an elevator to Judge Hugo Pam's courtroom. The visitor claimed urgency to reach the American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology official and obtain requested statistics before a train departure.
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Associated Negro Press
Chicago
Criminal Court Building
Henry Smith
Pam
President Tat
Smith
Tam
Taft
Hugo Pam
Pat
Jodge Pam
American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology
Institute
Beil Sul Fighting For Soldiers in Chicago
Leavenworth kansas attorney Mr Bell, counsel for convicted colored soldiers jailed for participation in a past incident, tours Chicago appealing to colored people for pardons and release efforts. He reports good response and plans to stay several more days.
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Associated Negro Press
Chicago
Dec
Bell
Leavenworth
Kansas
Georgia Man's Good Luck Wedding Blessing
Bishop and Mrs Ho A Williams of August Georgia issue honors for the marriage of their adopted daughter Miss Gor vella Thomas to Mr Blanton Jones in the city. Miss Thomas, a Langston University physical culture instructor, is admired in Oklahoma. They plan for her to return to Langston January 1 to finish the year.
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Bishop
Ho A. Williams
Gorvella Thomas
Blanton Jones
Thomas
Langston University
Oklahoma
School Exhibits Highlight State Teachers Association
Beutiful exhibits were presented before the State Teachers' Association featuring Boley with Mrs Bythella Taylor the Sand Spas School Tulsa Langston University and Muskogee Schools A music room from the University and Muskogee had no competitors.
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State Teachers’ Association
Boley
Byl
Bythella ‘Taylor
Sand Spas
Tulsa
Langston University
Muskogee
University
Death Rate Increases in National Capital
DC weekly mortality report shows 119 deaths in District of Columbia for the week ended November 20 with 82 white and 37 Colored deaths. White rate 13.0 per 1000, Colored rate 41 per 1000, total population rate 41 per 1000. prior year week figures were 117 white, 22 Colored.
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Associated Negro Press
Washington, D. C
District of Columbia
Reserve deposits fall but gains posted in many states
Washington reports that national banks held reserves totaling 16.75 billion dollars on September 8, down 403 million from June but up 70 million from a year earlier. Loans and discounts rose more than deposits since September 1919, with Pennsylvania and New York among top deposit gainers, while New York and several western cities saw sizable declines.
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Washington
Resou
Iaat
Willlawe
Louis
Newark
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
West Virginian
Ohio St
California
Connecticut
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Texas
Iowa
de Pontia
Pittsburg
Kansan
Cincinnati
Koulsville
Minneapolia
Bowtom
San Miancisco
Philadelphia
Detroit
New Orleans
Dallas
Gas casualties in World War I and defense efforts
Washington reports that over 31 percent of American soldiers treated overseas for war injuries were gassed. Excluding Marines and sailors, 70 662 soldiers were gassed with 1 221 deaths and 2 853 disabilities. The Chemical Warfare Service notes 15 000 chemists ready to serve and ongoing research for gas defense and countermeasures.
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Washington
Chemical Warfare Service
America
Estimated robbery loss reaches four million in Council Bluffs
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil cites J. J. Patterson, superintendent of police, estimating $4,000,000 in stolen property. Postmaster George Hughes supports the figure but offers no details, while Assistant Postmaster Fred Johnson questions the newspaper’s figures.
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Omabs
Council Bluffs
J. J. Patterson
Walle
Council Bluite
Fred Johnson
Council Blutts
Texas Co pays in stock stock dividend approved
Texas company increases capital stock from 130 million to 140 million to declare a 10 percent stock dividend to stockholders of record December 10. Directors remain unchanged except for the resignation of Judge A E Brooks.
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Houston
Texas
The
Texas Company
A .E. Brooks
Western Union and German Telegraph Agree on Cable Traffic
Western Union announces completion of arrangements with the German telegraph administration to handle cable traffic between Germany and the United States. In Wisconsin Superior three masked men robbed the state bank of 7600 dollars while a fourth stood guard outside.
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W. U
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
German Telegraph Administration
Germany
United States
Wisconsin
Superior
Wis
State
Belr
Moses to Lead Them Editorial Calls for Voting Rights Reform
Long editorial argues that southern representation should reflect voting citizens as guaranteed by the fourteenth amendment. It condemns the grandfather clause and similar laws denying Black citizens the vote, urging action in Congress to enforce constitutional representation. The piece labels the Solid South as unjust and calls for equal suffrage nationwide.
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Chicago
United States
Congress
Leominster
Mans
Winterprise
Republican Party
For Rent Stradford's Cafe In Prime Location
Classified notice offers rental at Stradford's Cafe, described as a good business site. Mentions owner J B Stradford of Stradford Hotel. No further details on terms or contact provided.
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de Dane
Joe Hoglisih
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Vatican
Willan
Pari
Hrwetirmann
Georgia
Langston
Ehibits
National Capitol
Brown
Chemical Warfare Division
Council
Texas CO
N. Second Street
W. C. Reid Townsite Company
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Lewalry
McMinn's
McMinn Jewelry Co
the Square Deal Store
E. 3Rd
A. Moses
Stradford's Cafe
J. B. Stradford Stradford Hotel
L. L. Mpg, CO
St. Louis Argus
Washington Ave
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