Federal anti lynching conference sparks debate in press
A long article surveys federal anti lynching efforts centering on the Carnegie conference and federal enforcement as the sole remedy. It argues lynching will end only with robust federal law and nationwide enforcement, criticizing mob violence across the South and North and urging a unified constitutional approach.
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Ian Selliners
Miers
Hls
Ostein
Republic
Union
New York News
Tuskegee Institute Summer School Opens for Teachers
The tenth annual Tuskegee Institute summer school event plans sessions from May to July, featuring more than 100 teachers enrolled in extended courses across subjects such as arithmetic, mathematics, science, history, geography, and crafts. The General Education Board funds transport for Hosenwald teachers, with Dr. Bo B. Meton and Dr. Le Be Monee among speakers, and Prof. J B KE Lee set to speak in May.
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Suumance Serioul
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Vitis
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Iesewald
Hosenwald
Fern Tuskegee Institute
Bo B. Meton
le Be Monee
Teachers’ College
Howard University
J.B KE Lee
Linccoln High School
Kansas City
Silver bands for WWI unit ribbons authorized by General Headquarters
General Headquarters announces award of silver bands for units serving in the AEF during the Meuse Argonne offensive. Ribbons are issued now and will be engraved with the correct silver bands to be presented later by the War Department. Units are urged to receive ribbons and arrange ceremonies when bands arrive.
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Vrance
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Germany
United States
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Argonne
Rosy Megment
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Vy Corman
Pershiine
Jones
Ali
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Gieneral
Hhtrom
Moneer Te Fwatey
Wibbins
War Department
100000 to Fight Wrongs of Negro Adopted Call
John B. Shittlady of the National Association for the Achievement of Colored People announces a campaign for 100 members white and black to fight injustices against Negroes. The goal is to end lynchings and violence with a nationwide conference in Cleveland on June 2.
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John B. Shitlady
Hie Nationial Assovlaiie
Pather
Assoctition
Cleveland
Dale
My. Shillwty
Colored Disteler
New York
Costte Try
United States
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I 11K
Vebieh
ATZ
Mem Bern
Abbatius
Hay
Jeorgia
Hive Ean
Vassily
Hung Por French Rate Paris Seven-Year Assault
A white American army officer in the Paris occupied zone has been executed by hanging for an assault linked to a seven year term of out. The action reflects stricter military discipline under occupation authorities in France.
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Paris
France
Americas Army of Occupation
New Hope Church Damaged by Fire Amid Rosenwald Work
The New Hope Baptist Church was badly damaged Thursday night when a fire broke out under the wall. Windows shattered and structural damage followed as the community, with Rosenwald support, faced extended terms and school-building plans. The article notes the fight to protect services and the ongoing push to fund new schoolhouses through community pledges and Rosenwald blocks.
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Ohare
Iantte
New Hope
Newra Wengwety
Francis Elected to Island Council on St. Themen
Fragmented report notes Francis elected to an island council with observers present. Mentions Me. Frames and punted rights, unclear references to colonies and parties, and sentiments about leadership unclear in the fragment.
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ST. Themen Francis
St. Preys
Vespral of James Reese Europe Funeral in New York
The funeral for James Reese Europe, famed bandleader, was held in New York with a large procession from a Harlem church to burial in Washington, D C. The band members led by Felix Weir participated in silence, planning a future wake to raise funds for a tribute near Europe’s memory.
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Associated Negro Press
New York
Sains
Europe
Lea Ero
Sand
Boston
Herbert Weight
St Mark's
Ipiscopal Chiur
Felix Weir
Arlington Wilson
Dallas
Tenis
Wilson
First Baptist Church
Muskogee
Oklo
Rosenwald Act sparks rural education awakening in the South
The Rosenwald act opened opportunities for rural Negro education, shifting focus from city schools to better facilities. White communities began supporting Black students, aiding broader community improvement and shared aspirations for higher quality schooling.
May Day celebration planned by Thea Colored schools
Thea Colored schools announce their annual May Day on Pri day, May 23, with a day of fetes expected to bring joy to children and parents. The event is described as a popular, enjoyable occasion for all attendees.
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Colored Schools
Thea
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