Methodist bishops push unification while minister cites race harms
A Methodist conference address advocates union of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Church South. Bishop William F. Anderson outlines joint committee recommendations, while Dr. C W Blodgett urges ministers to oppose a movement he says would disenfranchise Black citizens. The Times-Star excerpt notes white Methodists’ concern for their Colored brethren.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Church, South
William F. Anderson
C. W. Blodgett
Hubbard wins high point at Western Conference indoor games
Champion Chicago athlete DeHart Hubbard of Michigan wins the meet high point with seven points including first in the 50 yard dash and third in the 60 yard hurdles. He upsets Ayers in a close 50 yard dash finish and is tipped to break the world broad jump record next season, having a 24 feet 6 inch current American mark.
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Chicago
DeHart Hubbard
University of Michigan
Hubbard
Ayers
Urbana
Mich
New Colored Trainer Marlin Texas Giant Manager Arrives
New trainer Walter Irvin arrives March 16 in Marlin Texas and receives high praise from Bill Buckner of the White Sox. Irvin, nicknamed Bull, has long served as assistant to Ed Mackell the Giants former trainer who died last season. Buckner says the young trainer is adept at locating every muscle and could prove valuable. both Irvin and Buckner are described as Afros.
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Marlin
Texas
John J. McGraw
New York Giants
Walter Irvin
Bull
Ed Mackell
Giants
Bill Buckner
White Sox
Irvin
Buckner
Hidden Racism in Prize Fighting Circles Quoted
A historical newspaper excerpt argues that people of color are frequently employed to assist white boxers, often pushed to the margins of competition yet present as trainers seconds and helpers, with repeated claims about Negro presence in camps surrounding top white champions.
Conditioning and respect in training amid color line debate
A historical newspaper fragment argues for fair training relations, stating that conditioning a colored fighter is honorable and profitable, while drawing color lines after victory is condemned as dis grace by white society. The piece contrasts trainer ethics with race prejudice.
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Traily
Chicago election shifts as Devers wins big ticket
In Chicago a large Democratic victory followed by critique of Republican figures. The piece links colored voters’ shifts to Ku Klux Klan activity and postmaster conduct, noting Thompson’s past support for minorities and predicting continued electoral realignments among Jews Catholics and colored voters.
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Judge Devers
Chicago
Ku Klux Kien
Thompson
Devers
New York
Fred Douglass
Douglass
Dabney
Beggar’s Plea Rejected Ends With Cadillac Cruelty
A man declined a beggar’s plea and received a harsh response as he walked downtown. The beggar, riding in a Cadillac, chased him and caused a troubling incident.
Special Music Event Invitation by Hon. John D. Sage
A public notice invites ladies to a special music event hosted by Hon. John D. Sage. The brief item emphasizes the guest of honor and formal invitation, with no additional schedule details or venue listed in the readable text.
Community Chest Drive Aids Cincinnati Social Agencies
The Community Chest seeks 1813000 from Cincinnati citizens to support eighty agencies including ten colored agencies. Churches and fraternal groups backed the drive with resolutions urging broad participation as pastors and lodge leaders promoted the cause. Public events and exhibitions highlight efforts to fund social services for the colored community and general civic welfare.
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Community Chest
Cincinnati
Baptist Ministers’ Alliance
W. M. Taylor
A. W. Jackson
Cincinnati Negro Health Week and Chest Drive Appeal
The Social Workers' Council urged Cincinnati's colored community to back this year's Chest Drive. Negro Health Week highlights Health Week activities with support from schools, social agencies, and health officials. A Community Chest leaflet promotes nursery and summer camp for children, and the colored work is organized through the Negro Civic Welfare Association to boost funding and programs.
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Social Workers’ Council
Colored People of
Cincinnati
Public Health Federation
Community Chest
Negro Civic Welfare Association
Jas. 1H. Robinson
Secrary
Uded
Monkey glands drive prices up amid cross Atlantic demand
The article notes a surge in demand for male chimpanzees for medical or alleged glandular uses, with prices reaching 5 000 to 10 600 dollars and only the wealthy able to bid. It questions transmission of gland properties to offspring and comments on racial views and Ku Klux Klan presence amid a critique of Jim Crow beliefs.
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America
Europe
Josteck
Indiana Republican chief resigns from Ku Klux Klan
Lawrence Lyons, chair of the Indiana Republican State committee, said he joined the Ku Klux Klan about six weeks ago but resigned last week after realizing he did not want to be identified with the organization. He stated this to the American Unity League in Chicago during a telephone interview and was in Brook, Indiana, at the time. Lyons said he had no copy of the Unity League statement.
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Indianapolis
Lawrence Lyons
Indiana Republican State Committee
Ku Klux Klan
Lyons
American Unity League
Chicago
Brook
Ind
Unity League
Klan
Colorado Governor Rebukes Delegation for Separate Schools
A Denver delegation led by J. L. Hines pushed a resolution favoring segregation in Denver schools. Gov. William E. Sweet rejected the push, affirming Colorado’s constitutional stand and praising Denver’s interracial relations. Hines used slurs comparing Black residents to southern crackers, but the governor dismissed the effort.
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Colorado
Denver
Colo
J. L. Hines
Mississippi
Park Hill Improvement Association
Wm. E. Sweet
Hines
Sweet
Mason and Dixon
America
Gazette
Evangeline Home hosts splendid exhibition and cantata
Evangeline Home Tuesday night opened its doors for friends to view the Splendid Exhibition and hear the Cantata. The saging, acting, and domestic science work received praise. Brigadier General Roberta presided over prize presentations. Adjutant Wright with nurses and instructors supervised rescue work for young girls. The reforms and Christianity instilled were described as marvelous and beneficial for the city.
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Evangeline Home
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