Chicago Honors Eighth Black Devils After War Service
The Eighth colored regiment returns from Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood to a grateful city. Fifty plus men killed and over four hundred wounded mark their sacrifice as crowds cheer in downtown Chicago. The editorial lauds their service, citizenship, and the hope that such pride and unity could inspire broader national equality.
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Chateau Thierry
Belleau
Woods
Chicago
North- Wester Christian Advocate
Baby Doll Suit Ends With Colored Woman Winning
In a New York alienation case, Julia King sues Augusta L. Mott for 50 000 alleging interference with her marriage to driver King. Testimony from Mott’s chauffeur describes marital neglect as motive. Judge Brackett and attorney Fox present, noting a letter signed Baby Doll. The trial concludes with the colored plaintiff prevailing.
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Albert King
South Carolina
Justice Wagner
Supreme Court
Julia King
Augusta L. Mott
George E. Mott
Hell
Julia
Edgar T. Brackett
Mrs. King’s Counsel
Far Rockaway
Seven Deaths Reported In Buckhead Riot
Seven fatalities reported in Buckhead church riot begun yesterday in Mullen county. County policeman W C Brown and night marshal T H Stephens were killed along with four Black residents. another Black man was hanged after removal from jail. Seven Black lodge and church buildings burned. authorities fear further violence.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Mullen
Buckhead Church
W. Ci. Brown
T. H. Stephens
Week of April 22 1919 Events Listed
A four day span from Tuesday to Friday covers April 22 through 25 1919 detailing announcements and schedules in the local paper. The items include notices, brief updates, and community items arranged in a compact calendar style.
Colored Industrial School SUPT W J Decatur
W J Decatur serves as superintendent of the Colored Industrial School, guiding its operations and educational programings within the local district.
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the Colored Industrial School
Knights Templar Grand Annual Reception Reported
Sir John W. Thomas chairs the Committee on Grand Annual Reception and Bill of The Knights Templar. The event, set for Thursday night April 24, promises a large turnout with all Societies present. The Souvenir Program is said to be worth the price of admission. The organizers assure a splendid, classy affair regardless of weather.
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John W. Thomas
Knights Templar
Sir Thomas
Templars
Col Michelson in Chicago for Hotel, Cabaret plans
Col N A Michelson has stayed in Chicago for several days arranging hotel equipment and hiring special talent for a cabaret. Encouraging signs noted as preparations proceed.
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Col. Michelson
Chicago
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