Marine Under Fire in Portau Hinge Inquiry
A charge involving four Martian prisoners killed after an insurgent attack near Port Au Hinge is investigated by U S authorities. Witnesses including former corporal Adolgh Bowe testifiy about the killings amid claims of drunken disorder and a judge assault. The inquiry, led by Lieut Col Trine, will continue for several weeks with many names unrecorded.
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South Carolina School Enrollment Increases
State Superintendent of Education releases figures on Black school enrollment by county for the sessions 1919 and 1920. Total enrollment shows 945 students in 1919 and 2598 in 1920 with a noted increase and overall funding figures.
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Associated Negro Press
Columbia
Ky. Swearingen
No Place Like Home for Winter
Disillusioned by higher wages and rising costs in northern cities, many African American workers plan to return south. Local reports cite about 2500 Negroes moving north in June and July, with Mississippi among hardest hit as summer labor supply drops by about 50 percent. Officials say migration is slowing, while a large share likely returns before winter.
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Almost Too Old to Vote in Alabama
Nav Ann Tarrant of Tuscaloosa aged 17 becomes the oldest woman in Alabama to qualify to vote. The record highlights her milestone as a youth voter in the state.
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al Nav Ann Tarrant
Alabama
Bishop Vernon Heads to Africa For Speaking Tour
Bishop Willian TF Vernon departs West Week for East destinations. He plans talks on Metropolitan Claret in Washington and Philadelphia, then in New York before sailing December 17 on the Kroonland to England. He will address audiences at Cape Town and Cape Town addresses, Cape Town.
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Mail Cartier Proves Hero in New York
A letter from Sterling Place tenants commends Andrew Van Keuren for spotting a basement fire at 495 490 Sterling Place Brooklyn. He raised alarms and woke twenty families while continuing mail delivery. The appreciation notes his prompt action and calm conduct in an emergency.
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Associated Negro Press
Brooklyn
N.Y
Sterling Place
Andrew van Keuren
Local residents reward faithful mail carrier with gold prize
A letter delivered by Roger A. McDonnell was praised by Postmaster Walter Baston. Residents of the apartment house presented a plush case holding five $3 gold pieces for the carrier in recognition of the successful delivery and proper handling of the mail. The case bore the sender’s name date and reason for the award.
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Boley Elevator Subscription Contest Opens
A subscription contest runs from December 1 1920 to March 1 1921 with top prize a Victrola and second prize a gold watch. Each five cents per subscription equals one vote. Winners to be announced in the next issue.
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Native Africans Growing Rich From Cocoa
West Africa and Gold Coast natives are rapidly amassing wealth from the cocoa boom. The rising demand enables them to start businesses and buy wealth symbols. More than 200 own motor cars, and European style houses costing over $20,000 are being built as they prosper.
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Associated Negro Press
Rochester
N.Y
West Africa
Gold Coast
Governor Says Doomed Men Guilty in Elaine Riot Deaths
Six Black men under death sentences for involvement in the Elaine riots face execution after a federal stay is awaited. The governor announced the cases would not be reviewed by the U S Supreme Court, marking a grim step in Arkansas high profile clemency action.
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Little Rock
Ark
Flemenes
Elaine
United States Supreme Court
Charles-H Braugh
Emperor Jones star Gilpin earns glowing notice in tribune
New York Tribune critic Heywood Broun lauds Charles S. Gilpin as a superb actor in The Emperor Jones. He praises Gilpin’s vocal clarity and timing, his stage presence, and the heroic stature of the performance, noting it stands out this season.
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New York Tribune
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Chas
Gilpin
Emperor Jones” Gilpit
Theatre ticket seller convicted for denying seating based on race
Kenneth Marceau of 611 West 127th Street New York City and treasurer of Keith’s Alhambra Theatre was convicted in the Court of Pleas Sessions on November 15 of violating Penal Law Section 314 making it a misdemeanor to discriminate in public places because of color.
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West 127Th Street
New York City
Keith
Alhambra
Seventh Avenue
126Th Street
Dr. Weaver to Be Appointed Post Mortem Physician
Dr Edward Richter Coroner elect says he will appoint Dr Darlington Weaver as post mortem physician when he takes charge January 1. The move aims to fulfill promises and gain public approval in St Louis as officials keep their word after the election.
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Edward Richter
Darington Weaver
St. Louis
Richter
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Weaver
No European Demand for Cotton
A New York State Bank report notes cotton demand worldwide hinges on European orders and buying power. It cites lower output than consumption, weak European sentiment, and supports marketing the crop gradually as world markets appear ready to absorb more cotton goods.
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New York State Bank
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