Garvey Controversy Split in New York Black Belt
A heated debate over Marcus Garvey divides New York blacks with supporters praising him as Moses and founder of Black Star Line while opponents label him a fraud. The piece urges discernment, warns against dependence on a single leader, and calls for cautious reform within the organization.
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Garvey
New York
Moses
Africa
America
Black Star
Black Star Line
Vandalism and Scout Training Spark Community Debate
City observers condemn damage to Stowe School and nearby properties by youths and men, noting a racial element in the vandalism. The piece urges local churches and residents to address disorder in Lin ton Park and supports expanding Girl Scout training, especially among colored girls, as a remedy through education and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stowe School
Linton Park
Girl Scouts Encamped Near Dabney's Farm on Salem Pike
The Y girls have left, coins collected, and a bulletin reads at Dabney's farm on Salem pike. Tents moved to a valley between the ridges along the road to the river. The scene shows military woodcraft influence and discipline in setup.
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Salem Pike
Dabney’s Farm
Real Estate Courses Offered by College for Youths
Attention to young men and women as of August 20 1922. The College of Engineering and Commerce at the University offers two night courses in Real Estate. Topics include Principles of Real Estate History of the real estate business and its divisions. Real estate professionals in the community urged the program.
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College of Engineering and Commerce
The
University
Ite
Life Expectancy by Race in 1910 Census Revisited
Census Bureau data show gains in life expectancy for white men and women since 1910 with averages around 54 to 56 years, while black men and women average about 40 and 42 years respectively. Explanations point to self indulgence and ignorance of sanitation and diet as life-shortening factors.
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Census Bureau
Wise counsel on judging others and self
A reflective maxim urges not to judge others for their faults before examining one’s own. It stresses addressing personal defects first and refraining from condemning neighbors. The message advocates self-improvement before critiquing others and humility in judgment.
Denison Ministers Pray For End To Railway Strikes
Denison Texas August 1 townspeople observe a nation wide railway shopmen strike by closing all businesses from 9 to 10. Four Protestant churches host gatherings where ministers pray for guidance to bring peace between railroads and workers.
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Denison
Texas
No mercy urged over Texas lynching history in strike plea
A local plea argues Texas should show repentance for 354 lynchings of Black people, suggesting divine mercy could follow if the state confronts its violent past to ease tensions over a strike.
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Texas
Ohio Republicans Back Quick Dyer Anti Lynchings Bill
The Ohio Republican State Convention declared in its platform on August 23 that it favors the immediate passage of the Dyer anti lynching bill.
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IPS
Ban on gland hospital in West Dennis. petition denied
West Dennis Mass August 12 the town voted 79 to 7 to ban gland hospitals within its borders and deny Dr J Leon Hanson a permit to continue his gland farm A recent grafting grafted patient’s death drew attention while locals protested the institution Dr Hanson’s arguments were booed at the meeting with jeers and laughter
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West Dennis
Mass
J. Leon Hanson
Hanson
Gland Transference Phoenixed as Youth Renewal
The article satirically discusses gland transference among the wealthy and its socioeconomic angles. It cites King David and ancient eating of animal parts as precursors, notes the infancy of gland substitution, and questions racial implications. It ends by denying color change from gland reception, comparing it to a white baby fed by a black nurse.
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David
Tractor Run-Over Man Tossed Into Sand
A heavy road tractor ran over Lewis Crenshaw at Mt Healthy last night, but the loose sand absorbed most of the impact and left him with only minor bruises. Crenshaw, of 738 Webb alley, stated he fell in front of the vehicle and that the ground gave enough to cushion him.
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Lewis Crenshaw
Negro
Webb
RAGE PROGRESS AT CEDAR HILL DOUGLASS HOME DEDICATION
The Frederick Douglass Memorial Home in Anacostia was dedicated on Saturday August 12 credit going to race women led by Mrs Mary B Talbert of Buffalo NY and Mrs Bert Williams wife of the late comedian. Bert Williams biography by Mabel Rowland with preface by David Belasco awaits New York publisher contributions by George M Cohan E F Albee Ring Lardner and Leon Errol. A Montgomery County Republican caucus split with the white faction prevailing and plans to carry the fight to the state convention.
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Frederick Douglass
Cedar Hill
Anacostia District of Columbia
Mary B. Talbert
Buffalo
New York
Bert Wiliams
Mabel Rowland
David Belasco
George M. Cohan
E. F. Albee
Ring Lardner
Leon Errol
Montgomery County
Metropolitan Insurance Co. Members and Employees Figures
The Metropolitan Insurance Co. shows 1,800,600 Negro members with payments totaling 353 008 dollars and 70 000 white employees in addition to 4 white staff.
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Metropolitan Insurance Co
Federal soldier hospital project planned at Tuskegee
A federal project to build a soldier hospital consisting of 26 buildings with a total cost of $1,000,000 will be erected at Tuskegee.
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Tuskeege
Six More HU ROTC Students Commissioned At Camp Meade
At Camp Meade on July 24 Brigadier General Martin awarded second lieutenants commissions to six additional Howard University students alongside the 17 already commissioned. The ROTC Infantry Camp ceremony marked the final step in their training for Reserve Army service.
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Howard University
Forsyth bill creates Negro Agricultural and Mechanical School
From Forsyth Georgia comes word that a General Assembly bill authorizes converting an existing Negro vocational school into a state district school with a board of trustees. Critics say it represents a broader white plan to limit Negro education in Georgia.
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Forsyth
General Assembly
Georgia
Record of a 1.24 million idle workers strike loss
Government tallies show 1,240,000 men idle due to miners and railroad workers strikes. Official losses to strikers, employers, and the nation amount to 533 million dollars.
Marcus Garvey Marries Amy Jacques in Kansas City
Marcus Garvey provisional president of Africa and founder of the UNIA wed Amy Jacques of Kansas City on August 3rd. The ceremony links two prominent figures in Black nationalist movements with Garvey’s leadership role noted in contemporary reports.
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Marcus Garvey
Africa
Genea7z
Amy Jacques
Kansas City
Rosenwald Schools Grow in the South Since 1920
Over 90 Rosenwald Schools for colored children have been built in the South since 1920. These schools are sanitary and well equipped. Some 2,000 colored teachers have received training for their work in these schools.
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Rosenwald
South
Central Baptist Church Cornerstone Set At Pittsburg
On August 6 in Pittsburg the cornerstone for a new 150000 dollar Central Baptist Church edifice was laid by Rev. W Augustus Jones pastor. The ceremony was conducted under the auspices of the Masonic Order.
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Pittsburg
Central Baptist Church
W. Augustus Jones
Masonic Order
President Ware resigns after fifteen years at Atlanta University
On account of ill health, President Ware of Atlanta University has resigned after fifteen years of service. He was named president emeritus and will retain an advisory role while the university seeks a successor.
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Ware
Atlanta University
Danville Traction Co. Fights Crowding and Doors Issue
Danville Kentucky traction officials debate how to run the street car system for profit. Some blame revenue losses on too many automobile owners, but most say the real problem is both white and colored passengers using the same doors to enter and exit.
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Danville, Ky
Liberian opens new store on West Sixth street
A new shop named The Liberian has opened near Mound at 581 West Sixth Street. It features ladies and children's goods and is operated by the same company behind The Liberian Haberdashery on West Fifth Street. Manager W J Watson aims to showcase local mercantile success with attentive staff and low prices.
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West Sixth Street
Mound
Nightgown Attire On Hart Street Woman Identified
Police Sergeant Aubrey Houston, on Haymiller street at daybreak, saw two white-clad figures on Hart street. One woman, bare-foot and wearing only a nightgown, gave the name Mamie Burks, 25, of Barr street, at General Hospital.
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Aubrey Houston
Haymiller Street
Hart Street
General Hospital
Mamie Burks
Barr Street
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