Bloodier Year for Lynchings in 1919 Report
A Tuskegee Institute review cites 82 lynchings in 1919 with 75 Black victims and 7 whites, 19 charged with rape or attempted rape, and 7 burned. States listing include Georgia 21 and Mississippi 12, Alabama 7, Texas 4, and others. The letter, signed by Robert R. Moton, notes varied charges and methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe N. Work
Department of Records and Research
Tuskegee Institute
Chicago
Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississipi
Missouri
Nebraska
North Carolina
Visit to Pearson's Magazine Office in New York
Dabney recalls a trip to Pearson's Magazine in New York seeking Editor Frank Harris. The account notes Harris's absence, introduces Billy Kelly, and praises Pearson's liberal stance on major issues, calling the magazine an incubator of ideas and recommending a subscription.
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New York
Pearson’s Magazine
Frank Harris
Chum
Philadelphia
Pearson’s
Teenth Street
New York City
Young pianist Miss Richardson of Montclair
Miss Ethel Richardson, a Black girl from Montclair New Jersey, recalls her musical rise from a toy piano to study at the Institute of Musical Art in New York. She funded lessons herself while teaching up to thirty five pupils at night and serves as organist at St Marks Church Montclair.
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N. Y. World
Ethel Richardson
Lexington Avenue
Montclair
N. J
H. O. Osgood
The
Musical Courier
W. H. Murray
Musical Monitor
First Regiment Armory
Newark
the World
Institute of Musical Art
Siegfried
Brunhilde
Ganz
Miss Richardson
Sunshine Embroidery Club Banquet Hosted By Husbands
Husbands of the Sunshine Embroidery Club hosted a swell banquet Tuesday evening at J. B. Boular's Park avenue residence. Prizes awarded to Miss Georgia Jackson first, Mrs. Wm. McFarland second, Mrs. Fred Bell third. Attendees included couples and Miss Jackson.
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Sunshine Embroidery Club
J. B. Boular
Park Avenue
Georgia Jackson
Wm. McFarland
Fred Bell
J. Boular
Fred Ball
Ebert Brookins
Geo. Clayton
Richard James
Calvin Jackson
Chas. Murry
John Strowd
Spencer Washington
Rev H H Patterson to Lead $75,000 Campaign at Central Baptist
The Central Baptist Church of Pittsburgh plans to expand its facility due to rapid growth under Dr G B Howard and Dr W Augustus Jones. Rev H H Patterson from Cleveland, famed for large religious fund drives, will conduct a campaign starting May to raise $75,000 over about three and a half weeks.
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Central Baptist Church
Pittsburg
H. H. Patterson
Cleveland
G. B. Howard
W. Augustus Jones
Patterson
Ceneral
Pittsaburg American
Cincinnati groups urge continued Community Service for colored people
Responsible persons representing Cincinnati organizations petition National Headquarters to sustain Community Service for colored residents. A new director, Mr. J. J. Atwell, outlined a strong program of events and big sings. Last Sunday volunteers helped with the song service at Carmel Presbyterian Church.
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Cincinnati
America
J. J. Atwell
War Camp Community Service
West
Ninth Street
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D.shonur
Pearson's
Billy
Chase
Wm. M. Kelly
Mr. Kelly
Elbert Hubbard
Roycrofters
Pearson's Magazine
East
Dabney
Earl Stewart Post
American Legion
J. C. S. Lacy
Car
Mel Presbyterian Church
Public Forum
St. Andrew’s Parish House
Eighth and
Mound Streets
Earl Stewart
Ohio
Seven—Union
Lyceum Theatre
R. M. Harvey
Creole Beauty Chorus
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