Lynching, amalgamation and Negro rights debate
The Pathfinder editorial reprinted urges universal citizenship for all races while condemning lynching. It cites NAACP efforts to end mob violence, reports on public burnings, and critiques of Wilson and U.S. politics for failing to protect Black Americans. It argues amalgamation is inevitable despite white resistance.
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Russia
Paris
League of Nations
Washington
Africa
France
Shillady Beaten in Austin After Meeting With Negroes
John R. Shillady of New York secretary of the NAACP was severely beaten in front of a hotel in Austin on August 22 after a meeting with African Americans. He was ordered to leave town and traveled from New York through Chicago before arriving in Texas. The NAACP condemned the attack and pledged to punish the offenders while highlighting mob violence in the South.
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National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Fifth Avenue
New York
South
Jackson, Miss
John Hartfield
Ellisville
Bilbo
John R. Shillady
Shillaby
Austin
Texas
Association
National Association
P. A. Williams
Shillady
Chicago
Harris Candidate Chronicles for Harlem Alderman Seat
Captain Geo W Harris editor of the New York News will run second on the alderman ballot. The New York Supreme Court rules him the regular candidate, backed by both white and colored Harlem Republican leaders, shown as brilliant and aggressive, with a foregone conclusion of victory.
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Geo. W. Harris
N. Y. News
New York Supreme Court
Harlem
Woman admits false assault claim near carnival tents
Washington reports that Mrs Minnie Franklin 37 of 1261 K street Southeast admitted to detectives that her claim of being attacked near the Union League grounds by two colored men was a fabrication. Headquarters squads searched the 15th and H streets area for suspects. the case was dropped.
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Washington
Minnie Ment
Iach Franklin
Union League
Vermillion
Embrey
O’brien
Bradley
15Th and
EI Streets
Franklin
Mina C. van Winkle
Woman’s Bureau
Ninth Precinct
15Th
H Streets
Notable Alabama visitors at The Sterling Hotel
A special car from Alabama stopped in Atlantic City with Dr. Brown and wife Dr. W F E Lacey and wife Dr. Fred Hobey and wife Frank McCree Esq Chas Turner Esq Mr Claborne Montgomery and Editor Adams of Birmingham Reporter. They toured the city by automobile with Mr. R H Moore and others. The American Giants and the Cubans are at The Sterling this week amid plans for the Soldiers and Sailors Organization convention in September.
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Atlantic City
Alabama
Dr. Brown
W. FE. Lacey
Fred Hobey
Frank McCree
Chas. Turner
Claborne Montgomery
Adams
Birmingham
Hotel
Sterling
R. H. Moore
American Giants
the Sterling
Soldiers and Sailors Organization
Geo Jackson Named Among Chicago’s Distinguished Citizens
Geo. Jackson is named among twelve distinguished citizens of Chicago chosen to report on race relationships by Gov. Lowden. Hon. Gen. H. Jackson, formerly from this city, is listed among the white and colored citizens, signaling his notable activity and local recognition.
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Chicago
Lowden
Gen. H. Jackson
Neck of the Woods
Wilberforce investigation involving state senator
State Senator Robert J. O'Brien returned to Cincinnati from Wilberforce Ohio where he and a legislative committee investigate strained relations among parties tied to a broader inquiry. The report highlights ongoing scrutiny of committee actions and local political dynamics.
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Robert J. O’brien
Cincinnati
Wilberforce
Ohio
Ohio committee hearing on Negro schools pauses for Sept 30
A joint hearing on Normal School and Wilberforce University, both Negro institutions, was held on state property. After testimony, the committee adjourned to Sept 30 to complete its report for Governor Cox and the Ohio Legislature, with Senator O'Brien chairing and Norris as secretary. Other members include Senator Liggett and Representatives Beatty Billingstead and Bryson.
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Normal School
Wilberforce University
African Methodist Church
Cox
Ohio
O’brien
Norris
Liggett
Beatty, Billingstea
Bryson
Trustees Oppose Abandoning St. Pauls Church to Negroes
Officials at St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church on West Seventh street voiced objection to abandoning the church to Negroes due to falling membership. They proposed keeping the church white by creating a fund about 5000 dollars to cover expenses, with more than 3000 dollars already arranged.
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St. Paul's Church
St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church
West Seventh Street
Noted Christian Spirit Amid Racial Tensions
A reader criticizes some churches for denying God’s role in colored peoples’ salvation and condemning them regardless of conduct, lamenting segregation and double standards with the refrain damned if we do damned if we don't.
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