Memphis Offers Splendid Chances For Race Business
In Memphis Tennessee the race could become a regional economic force if factions unite. Prominent figures like Thomas H. Hayes Robert Church and Joseph Settle are cited alongside local banks Solvent Savings and Fraternal Savings as potential engines for a merged effort. A united Negro business league could line Beale Street with enterprises and spur wholesale, manufacturing, and employment growth across Tennessee Arkansas and Mississippi.
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Memphis
Tenn
Tennessee
Arkansas
Mississippi
Beale Street
Thomas H. Hayes
Robert Church
Terrell
Bentley
Settle and
Booth
Messrs. Clausen
Saunders
Scott
Roddy
Ward
Solvent Savings Bank and Trust Company
Negro Business League
Race
Clausen
Thomas AH. Hayes
Joseph Settle
Mr. Saunders
Messrs. Clausen and Saunders
Gems From Major Moton Address at Norfolk Virginia
Robert R Moton Hampton Institute president stresses improving homes for colored people and cooperation with white allies He praises state boards and individuals for support and calls for faithful service across work and life as key to solving race relations in Virginia and beyond
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Gems
Major Moton
Norfolk, VA
Robert R. Moton
Negro Organization Society
Hampton Institute
State Board of Education
R. OC. Stearnes
State Board of Health
Enmion G. Williams
Roy K. Flannagan
B. B. Munford
Virginia
Sea Rose Creature Reveals Pink Bloom When Unperturbed
A sea rose attaches to a stone at the sea bottom and reaches about three inches long and one and a half inches wide. When undisturbed it displays a pink rose shaped blossom with petals about an inch long, but it instantly closes into a leather pod when disturbed.
A Dog's Life Quote from Albany Journal
A humorous line notes some men would be content to lead a dog's life if they could pick the dog. The Albany Journal conveys a wry reflection on choosing circumstances and agency.
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Albany Journal
Plan to unite Methodists paves way for race bishops
Conference in Nashville with over 200 ministers discusses consolidation of all Methodism into a single general conference and race bishops. Plan includes autonomous church for colored Methodists and election of bishops in 1915 1916 with possible ratification.
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Nashville
M. E. Church South
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bishlt
M. C. B. Mason
R. E. Jones
I. L. Thomas
Board of Home Missions and Church Extension
Thomas
Maryland
Morgan College
Baltimore
Howard University
Bishop Foster
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Washington
Sharp Street Memorial Church
Rev Murrell and wife arrive in city for church visit
Rev. B. N. Murrell and his wife from Peoria Illinois arrived Wednesday evening and will stay with Mr and Mrs James Wilson at 633 West Central Avenue. He will preach his first sermon at Pilgrim Baptist Church Sunday morning December 6 drawing a large crowd and revival of the church spirit is anticipated.
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B. N. Murrell
Peoria, Ill
James Wilson
Central Ave
Murrell
Pilgrim Baptist Church
Another Claimant to Late Phil. Reid Estate Moves to Intervene
Mr. Wm. Polk of Detroit aged 67 claims to be a cousin of the late Phil. Reid and says all other claimants are imposters. He filed a motion for leave to intervene in the present proceedings. the motion was argued last Monday before Judge Catlin in chambers. Counsel for the interested parties were present. The motion was taken under advisement.
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Wm. Polk
Detroit
Mich
Phil. Reid
Catlin
Chambers
Clapp to Lecture on Human Rights at Plymouth Church
Senator Moses E. Clapp will speak at Plymouth Congregational Church in St Paul on Sunday evening December 6 1914. Pastor Dr P P Womer welcomes all as the Society for the Advancement of Colored People invites the distinguished statesman to discuss equal treatment under the constitution and human rights with a large attendance expected.
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Moses E. Clapp
Plymouth Congregational Church
St Paul
P. P. Womer
Sen
Clapp
Society For the Advancement of Colored People
Tribute to Comrade D E Buckner by Ernest Lundeen
Well known legislator pays tribute to deceased comrade D E Buckner at Soldiers Home. Letter from Ernest Lundeen praises Buckner as a Spanish American War hero, unselfish and patriotic, noting his loyalty and sacrifice for the country.
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D. E. Buckner
Minneapolis
Minn
Charles Sumner Smith
Washington Ave
Buckner
Ernest Lundeen
Forum Meeting Set for St Peter's A M E Church
The Forum gathers Sunday December 6 at St Peter's A M E Church for a community meeting. Residents are invited to discuss local concerns and upcoming events.
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the Forum
St. Peter’s A. M. E
Smoke the Reliable Light Draft Cigar
An item highlights a cigar labeled as reliable and light, inviting readers to try the brand and enjoy a smooth smoke.
Isaac Fisher Finalist in 1914 Rum Essay Contest
New York's Everybody’s Magazine awarded Isaac Fisher of Tuskegee Institute a $500 prize for the best letter on the rum topic. The Tuskegee graduate, noted as a leading Black intellectual, has won numerous prizes and is praised for his wide influence and plans to write enduring works for the Negro education and cultural uplift.
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New York
Everybody's Magazine
New York City
Isaac Fisher
Vicksburg, Miss
Tuskegee Institute
Alabama
Everybody’s Magazine
Mr. Fisher
America
Tuskegee
Fisher
Missouri
South
United States Tariff Board
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
Toronto
Canada
Committee On
St Louis Post-Dispatch
Rim
Mary McLeod Bethune’s modest start to a thriving school
The Daytona Florida educator built a lasting institution from a dollar and a half, with black labor and devotion laying foundations. Her school spans twenty acres, multiple buildings, and a reading room for men and boys, funded by teaching, performances, and cash from night classes.
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Mary McLeod Bethune
Daytona
Fila
4Mharrison Rhodes
Mississippi
Florida
Mrs Bethune
South Carolina
Scotia Seminary
North Carolina
Mary Chrisman
Denver
Hampton and
Tuskegee
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Tennessee City
ALL Methodists
Wisdom
W. H. Lewis
U. S
John A. Fish
Edgartown
Boston
Mass
United States District Court
Senta
Morton
United States Lloyds
Fish
Insurance Company
Capt. Fish
Asa P. French
Cambridge Advocate
William H. Lewis
Sen. Clapp
Irtise
Fine School
A. Stark
Kansas City
Kan
Local Business League
the Star
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