National Negro Business League Meets in Philadelphia
The National Negro Business League plans a major convention in Philadelphia August 18 to 21. Governor Sproul and John Wanamaker will welcome delegates at Dunbar Theatre, with sessions at Academy of Music and other venues. The program features addresses, memorials, and evening shows at Dunbar Theatre.
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Election Meeting on Olive States Area Weekend
Locals plan a weekend gathering in the Olive States area to discuss favorable written rates and a proposed meeting. Hon. Chas. Minikey chairs a general session, with nominees and candidates expected to present.
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Gym and Educational Features Popular in Community
The article notes strong interest in gym activities and educational features. It highlights participation by men and boys, with mention of ongoing initiatives at the new openin g of a facility and associated educational programs.
Wiseman Goes on Business Trip Amid North Main Area Incident
Wiseman has departed on a business trip leaving North Main area unsettled. Reports say the trip is expected to last several days while officials in Kilmas Cis, Mo seek to manage ongoing local concerns.
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Reverend Reker Paxsex Heads to Tawieston University
The Reverend Reker Paxsex travels to attend the fourth dedication at Tawieston University. His wife joins the Summer School session there. he serves as pastor at St Phillips Episcopal Mission in Miskanee.
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Miskanee
Moulay
Tawieston University
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Pampa Clinic Awards Ribbons for Best Condition Babies
Blue ribbons were awarded to babies at the Marko Academy last Monday afternoon for best physical condition. Clinics will be held every Monday with ribbons given to top infants. Enthusiasm surrounded the arrangements as neighborhoods praised the event.
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Tulsa hosts Mythian Grand Lodge visitors in July
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias calls Tulsa residents to provide accommodations for about 1000 delegates July 2 22. Hosts seek safe rooms for two or more persons and urge hospitality to attending members.
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President Pettus Urges Action on Negro Schools Funding
July 1 news reports urge Mississippi officials to decide funding for Negro schools. County excise boards, superintendents, and county commissioners debate maintaining separate facilities with equal accommodations and impartial maintenance. The piece stresses constitutional provisions requiring comparable school quality and fair taxation to support Black education.
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Mastery Extended in to Canada and Portland
A list of figures and names announces that Master Holies extends graft and activates Canby Irving established roles at Calgary and Admonten Sivalay M Tolpis will address eligible crees of the Order of EE Sta during the seating in Portland.
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Signs Create Trouble in White Neighborhood
In Brooklyn New York on July 8 Weissman who bought a house at 10 Let ferts Mace on the Th of June struggles to keep his signs displayed on the building. White neighbors destroy the signs as fast as he puts them up. Several Black men employed nearby observe the scene as a joke.
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Literacy drive by Atlanta groups aims to curb illiteracy
In Atlanta, African American and Local groups push a literacy campaign to reduce illiteracy among Black residents. The movement cites a constitution statement warning that illiteracy and ignorance threaten civilization and stresses empowering the educated Black community to lower illiteracy rates.
Churches Line Up For Harding Aid Campaign
In Washington DC, Nero representatives and city ministers formed a Marding Nes gro Ministerial Campaign Conyult ltee. The Cosmopolitan Church organized after reading Senator Startling’s letter urging unity and the mutuality of interest to promote brotherhood among Americans.
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America
Migration Causes Slump in Lynchburg Population
Lynchburg Virginia on July 8 reports the city's population has declined over ten years. The wholesale emigration of Black residents to the North is cited as the cause. Officials consider improving race relations to encourage Negro residents to stay.
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Foreign Born Organize for Civic Education in New York
A Colored Foreign Born Citizens group formed in New York City to educate foreign born African Americans about American institutions and the Republic’s traditions. The organization reports a secretary general and a membership around several hundred.
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