Had He Been A Negro And The Klan Threats A Volcano
A editorial remarks on a Saturday shooting by a young desperado that killed one detective and wounded another. It condemns lynching rhetoric, notes that the attacker was White, warns of violence against Colored people, and urges caution in public conduct and speech to prevent unrest. The piece laments propaganda from the Press and Ku Klux Klan and urges vigilance.
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Desperado
Kiu Klux Klan
Sion
Liquor or Gas Question Faces Philadelphia Police Authority
Philadelphia on April 13 reports the Civil Service Commission faces a grave issue with drunkenness among police officers. President Clinton R. Woodruff notes repeated dismissals and penalties for intoxication, with recent suspensions and fines. The commission distinguishes on duty versus off duty offenses and cites many officers having overseas exposure and gas exposure complicating medical determinations.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Civil Service Commission
Law Enforcement League
Clinton Rogers Woodruff
Pastor Re-elected After Dog Baptism Controversy
Reverend Edwin Curtis, controversial for baptizing a dog and blessing what he called French fried potatoes, has been reelected pastor of his congregation. The incident drew mixed reactions among parishioners, but Curtis retained leadership as the church community moved forward.
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Ags
Edwin Curtis
Church defies Boston Presbytery over Curtis pastorate
Members of the First Presbyterian Church assembled in annual meeting defied the Boston Presbytery by appointing Rev. Mr. Curtis as pastor while he was on probation and the Presbytery had refused installation. For two Sundays the pulpit was filled by the Presbytery and Curtis sat in the audience. The Pastor was white. Some readers comment wryly that dogs show more Christian traits than some men.
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First Presbyterian Church
Boston
Mr. Curtis
Three Georgia men sentenced in lynching case
Good For Georgia Americas Ga April 13 Benny Devane Henry Harvey and Henry Lewis Fulford white residents of Schley County were sentenced today to serve from one to four years on the chain gang for their part in the lynching of William Jones a Negro near Eliaville. Tis a long lane that has no turning.
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Americas
Benny Devane
Henry Harvey
Henry Lewis Fulford
Schley County
William Jones
Eliaville
Hero Watchman Rescues Rider Injured at Evans Street Crossing
Napoleon Bonaparte Bradford aged 69 a watchman for B and O railroad at Evans Street seized the reins of a horse driven by Charles Clifford and pushed it clear of the tracks before being struck by an engine He is reported on the road to recovery at Ston Hospital The act of heroism will be reported to the Carnegie institutions.
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Charles Clifford
Sixth Street
Ston Hospital
Carnegie
Cin cinnati Revolver Club Holds First Annual Shoot
The first annual shoot of the Cincinnati Revolver Club featured 14 entrants. Fifteen shots with any pistol at a 75 inch bull at 20 yards offered a 156 point possible. E Brendamour Jr led the evening with 130 points, J B Daniel was second with 125, and 53 Runck placed third with 127.
White citizens form pistol club to aid defense
The writer urges both white and colored citizens to imitate the example, proposing a country club of 200 to 300 reputable men as a scouts like force. He calls for public response from local men on forming a men’s scouts style organization for defense and patriotic duty.
Eighth Annual Bazaar and Musicale at St Andrew's Church
Eighth annual bazaar and musicale hosted by St Andrew's Episcopal Church with booths for apron JapanesE delicious dishes and crafts. Events run April 18 to 21 1920 and 1922 at Eighth and Mound Streets with programs each evening at 830 and a special Wednesday chicken dinner. Notable organizers include Miss Theodora Oxley chair director and Mrs Esther W Oxley president.
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Woman’s Auxiliary
ST. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
N. EF
Eighth and
Mound Streets
Alexine Thomas
Jury awards $5000 damages in Ludlow man’s suit over crash
Arthur France, a Ludlow Ky. resident, won $5000 in a Cincinnati Traction Co case after a two year old accident on the Eighth Street Viaduct left him a fractured arm and serious injuries. France had sought $25,000 in the suit filed in the TV court.
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Cincinnati Traction Company
Eighth Street
France
Sunday School Mass Meeting With Dr Lorenzo H King
The Rev Lorenzo H King editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate from New Orleans will address all Sunday School workers in Hamilton County on Sunday April 23 1922 at 3 30 pm at Allen Temple AME Church Hawkins Glee Club will provide music Dr J Garland Penn president and Prof Lyman H Ingram secretary are listed.
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Lorenzo H. King
D. D
New Orleans
Southwestern Christian Advocate
Hamilton County
Allen Temple
Hawkins Glee Club
Three Night Bazaar by Ladies Aid at Preston Street Hall
The Ladies Aid of People's Baptist Church hosts a three night bazaar from April 25 to 27 at Preston Street Hall Second Floor 2823 Preston Street Admission ten cents each night Good concert each night Events include April 25 sacred cantata Out Side of the Heavenly Gates led by Miss Nettie Johnson April 26 Court of Famous Women by Choir of People's Baptist Church led by Mrs Rose Strang April 27 Band Concert by the Sacred Band of New Unity Baptist Church Grand Rally on April 30 Rev W M Young will preach Ham prize and flour prize for top sellers Rev L W Johnsen pastor everyone welcome
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The
Ladies Aid of the
People’s Baptist Church
Preston Street Hall
Preston Street
Nettie Johnson
Rose Strang
Sacred Band of
New Unity Baptist Church
W. M Young
Great Gospel Thunderbolt
Favorable report on anti-lynching petition in Massachusetts lawmakers
Boston reports that a joint House and Senate Constitutional Law committee favorably reported the National Piqual Rights League petition for the Dyer anti lynching bill to both branches of the Massachusetts Legislature. The league urged colored communities to observe General Grant's birthday centennial on April 25 and a Trotter Golden testimonial will be held at Zion Church tonight.
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Joint Committee
House and Senate
U U. S. Senate
Judiciary Committee
Massachusetts
League
General
A. Grant
Zion Church
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Bradford
Evans Street
Brendamour
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Cinnati Revolver Club
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Runck
Harry
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Margaret Williams
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King
Silvanus Jefferson
Lillian Cornish
Pearl Butler
Delicatessen
Mamie Elliott
Verna Parker
Daughters of the King
Inez Renfro
Frank Works
Alma Bryant
Henshell Ward
Nora Taylor
Wm. Copeland
Chi
Joseph H. Paghe
Esther W. Oxley
Arthur France
Ludlow, Ky
Ula Robinson Jones
OF New York
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St. John Church
Barr and Mound
Jas, P. Foote
Drising
J. Garland Penn
Lyman H. Ingram
Ager
L. W. Johnsen
Mass
National Piqual Rights League
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