Blaney Reply to Johnson and Burdette Sparks Church Row
B H Blaney denounces Andrew J Johnson and John Burdette in a public letter defending Antioch Baptist Church. He accuses critics of sowing discord, asserts his long membership, and offers Burdette a chance to take his place while calling both men beneath contempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Johnson
John Burdette
Observer
Johnson
Antioch Baptist Church
G. W. F. McMechen
Baltimore
St. Andrew's Church
8Th
Mound Sts
Time To Stop Begging For Help Message
A call to self reliance urging white citizens to seize opportunity without favors. The speaker argues beggars lose respect and asserts Heaven helps those who help themselves, insisting a fair field and equal chances are the path to progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
City calls for community groups to teach public conduct
A rallying cry urges forming community organizations across the city to instruct residents on proper public behavior. The speaker criticizes widespread ignorance in streets, streetcars, and public spaces, insisting responsibility rests with local people rather than outsiders.
Colored Citizens Drive Advertising Money Warning
Readers report a large ad in daily papers soliciting funds for a colored hospital under the banner A 50 000 DRIVE BY THE COLORED CITIZENS. The notice claims the effort misrepresents itself and urges listing of those behind the solicitation to expose the scheme.
Umpire Involved in Controversy At Ball Park
At a Saturday game the umpire exchanged insults with a Cuban pitcher and hurled a vile racial slur. The melee drew attention amid the crowd as bottles flew, with observers noting the incident during a tense moment at the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Park
Land of
Liberty
Umpire clash and remarks spark racial tensions in wake of war talk
A Cuban player lunged at an umpire after a heated exchange. The umpire admitted using a vile term but denied calling the Cuban a racial slur. The piece argues American prejudice harms relations across the Americas and praises unity among diverse ancestors, echoing a quip about recognizing one’s father.
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la Belle France
America
Gil Blas
Racial tensions and social backlash in the South
A historically charged passage examines white fear and resentment as Black Americans live in segregated spaces. The text contends white men face humiliation when compelled to interact with Black women in private settings and recounts alleged robberies. It questions origins of light colored Southerners and hints at ancestral lineage.
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South
Africa
Notice on Prejudice and Union Fight for Racial Harmony
A public notice urges newspapers to oppose prejudice during times of trial. It emphasizes the Union’s fight for racial unity and asks subscribers who owe money to remain honest, warning that unpaid debts weaken the press and harm its mission amid unrest and riots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Tragic double tragedy in London ends in murder suicide
Dan Kildare, once a New York jazz artist and Clef Club president, killed his English wife and sister in law during a Sunday quarrel, wounded his two children, then shot himself. Police report sparked a London-wide sensational tale.
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London
England
Dan Kildare
New York
Clef Club
East speaks highly of Kildare room mate Finley origin
Manager Finley who knew him well was his roommate while East and speaks highly of him. He describes him as a West Indian who was both brainy and excitable.
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Finley
Kildare
East
What Now Lap No 1 Membership Race Sets Record
Lap number one of the membership race closed in record time with 108 sustaining members at $10 each, a Cincinnati milestone for the Y. Ten volunteers donated time, others bought copies, 100 more invested, and all united for a common cause. Funds will partly repair the building, aiding independent Y work. list of 12 named contributors included. July target is 300 men at $7.60, aiming for 10 new members daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Prouw Wigg
Lawrence Goode
Ae R. Showes
J. Lawrence Jones
H. Ross
Jas. R. Starks
John Brooks
H. Waters
R. H Davis
B. D. Scott
Items of Interest in Ham mond Ind and Across the Nation
Local tidbits report Trotter refusing ice cream at Ham mond Indiana and the proprietor’s arrest. Chicago flag burners leader Jonas spoke in Dabney building years ago. California seeks fewer rapes as cases rise. Black migrants continue to pour in from the South. Detroit floods, Central avenue in Cleveland likened to a South African street. Political strife persists with few overtals from Black communities. A Black fire company is planned for St. Louis. After 40 years of service, Wilberforce president Scarbrough is fired, Bishop Jones alleged to have engineered the deal. Mrs. Rachel Hammond, 112, walked seven miles to press for arrest after a $7 theft, not kin to Miss Grace Hammond. Miss Virgie Doll, once at Wilberforce, returns. Carnation Embroidery Club No. 1 hosted by Miss Lula Hogeans.
Three H C Smiths vie for Secretary of State
Great excitement surrounds the contest as Harry C Smith, editor of The Old Reliable Cleveland Gazette, runs among three candidates. He expects strong colored voter backing and white allies to ensure victory.
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H. C. Smiths
Harry C. Smith
Cleveland Gazette
Mrs Martha Bowman Williams and Miss Ethel Stewart Leave Dayton
Mrs Martha Bowman Williams and Miss Ethel Stewart of Dayton departed Wednesday for Chicago and other lake points, heading to a brief northern trip to explore the region and enjoy shoreline views.
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Martha Bowman Williams
Ethel Stewart
Dayton
Chicago
Lake Points
Marriage notices and local celebrations in June
Mr. Fred Lee and Miss Ethel Lackey were married June 19. Friends surprised Mrs. O. K. Smith on her marriage anniversary. The Young People's Auxiliary plans a July Fourth picnic at Pleasant Ridge. Mrs. Eliza Fowler, mother of Mrs. R. H. Thompson, died June 8.
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Fred Lee
Young People’s Auxiliary
Pleasant Ridge
Eliza Fowler
R. H. Thompson
Fragmented Lockland notes from Kentucky visit events
Mrs Bettie Caldwell and son visit Richmond Kentucky. Mrs BE Culpher to Youngstown Ohio. Rev J C Turner jest for Alliance Ohio. B Splilr 29 cents daughter ent of Bi Nteles evening. Mrs Isaac Johnson entertained Mother Baily Sunday. Mrs HH Ser 6 Mas Samim ing in Stanford Kentucky.
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Isaac Johnson
Mother Baily
Ser
Stanford, Ky
Mrs Ellison’s Remains Taken Home After Trial
Fragmentary notes show Mrs Ellison’s remains were moved to her home on Monday for a trial. Other names appear garbled but include references to people visiting the Queen City and various individuals connected to the event, though specifics remain unclear.
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Blaney
Johnson and Burdette
Antioch
Mr. Burdette
Mr. Johnson
B. H. Blaney
Carthage Fair Grounds
Knights OF
Pythias
J. C. Foote
A. L. Beaty
P. J. Blackburn
W.L. Anderson
Jos L. Jones
R. B. Barcus
Columbus
Ohio
K. of P. of
H. M. Higgins
W. T.’ Nelson
S.T. Sneed
W. H. Reed
John R Austin
Alpha Lodge of Elks
B. P
E. W
Evergreen
Covington, KY
B. F. Howard
FIRST
Lodge OF Elks
McAllister St
City
Texas
Trotter
Hammond, Ind
Jonas
Dabney
California
Detroit
Central Avenue
Cleveland
South Africa
Colored Fire Company
St. Louis
Scarbrough
Wilberforce
Tis
Josh” Jones
Rachel Hammond
Grace Hammond
Virgie
Charming
Carnation Embroidery Club
Lula B. Hogeans
the Smiths
Lockland
L. J. Baghart
Be.’ Culpher
Youngstown, O
Turner
Alliance Ohio
Strisa
A. M. Poston
Odran’ Ja” Idapepying’ Wianty
Ls Willigana
Tawally
Queen City
Baceragih
Ia Ae Ce
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