B F Smith Denounces Segregation and Jim Crowism
Pastor B F Smith condemns segregation as an offspring of race prejudice and warns whites about the social costs of Jim Crow. He argues for Black teachers in mixed schools based on merit, rebukes segregation promoters, and defends equal rights and brotherhood across races.
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Fort Mitchell
Sixth Street
Georgia
Old
England
Atlantic
B. F. Smith
Park St. M. E
Robbery Hoax Sparks Lynching Fear in Delhi
A Detroit era clipping reports a white woman from Delhi Ave. falsely claimed a Black intruder robbed her home, saying the tale was a joke on her husband. Police verified the story was untrue, highlighting dangers of racist myth and potential harm to Black people.
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Delhi
Marie Matthews
Delhi Ave
Monkey Business in Front of Gibson Hotel
A reader reports dangerous behavior by young colored boys about seven years old gathering daily at the Gibson Hotel. Guests toss pennies to see who gets them while the children, poorly dressed, wrestle and crawl under street and automobiles, exposing themselves. The writer asks Mr W P Dabney for guidance.
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W. P. Dabney
Gibson Hotel
You Are Invited Exhibition at St Ann School
All day event on Sunday June 6 at St Ann School Richmond and John Sis. Display includes school work needle work and domestic science. A great treat for all interested in the progress of our young people.
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St. Ann School
Richmond
John Sis
Has Made Good John Sanders acquitted by Common Pleas jury
John Sanders of West Sixth Street was acquitted by Judge Struble's Common Pleas jury yesterday of second degree murder in the December 22 killing of Robert Johnson at Elmwood Place. Johnson was slain in his shack. Sarah Humphrey said Sanders confessed. Sanders was tried on second degree charges after indictment for first degree. the jury found not guilty. Defense by Charles Sawyer and Thomas J. Howard. prosecution by assistants. The Enquirer note mentions a dramatic courtroom battle and praises Thomas J. Howard as a skilled Colored attorney with a prominent local career.
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John Sanders
West Sixth Street
Struble
Common Pleas
Robert Johnson
Elmwood Place
Johnson
Sarah Humphrey
Sanders
Charlies Sawyer
Thomas J. Howard
Letter Fragment Stings Police Neglect Allegation
A short note reads To stop it as the officers pay no attention to it and is signed From Yours Truly A E K. The fragment hints at frustration with law enforcement response. No further details are provided.
Beachwear Policy Relaxed at Chesapeake Beach This Summer
Washington reports officials will permit bare legs and scanty one piece bathing suits at Chesapeake Beach this summer. They argue bans on bare legs are silly and that dress costs are high, with police unlikely to object if women choose cheaper attire.
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Washington
Chesapeake Beach
Union event ends in empty house despite big ad
A heated note recalls a Union event that drew no audience while Madam Talbert attended St. John's Church under the Colored Women's Clubs. The speaker condemns vanity and cuts to the Union, noting no $50,000 raised and contrasting a packed crowd in a different setting.
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Union
Madam Talbert
St. John’s Church
Colored Women’s Clubs
Madam Talbert Captivates Crowd In Civil Rights Address
A large audience heard Madam Talbert speak with courage against Jim Crow and societal sham. The program, praised by President Lucile Edwards and women’s club officials, finished with many who came to scoff remaining to pray.
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Madam Talbert
Spectacle Planned at Emery Auditorium Fails to Advertise
On Friday night a large event was advertised with slides, a tall tally ho coach, and schoolboys parading the town with big placards, but no ads appeared. The public notices suggested a lively community gathering, yet details were missing.
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Emery Auditorium
The Sterling Great Business Now At The Sterling Hotel
The Sterling Great is crowded to capacity with rooms in demand as weekly letters request accommodation. The Drug Store will soon be completed. Col. Michel son, owner, earns credit for opening and operating the large hotel despite personal conflicts with the United States Government.
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the Sterling
Col
Michelson
United States
Summer Garden Amusements Highlight Essential Social Feature
The article argues that amusements and their surroundings are as vital as any human happiness factor. It notes that Nations in their war programs included parks, entertainment spaces, directors, and devices for pleasure, stressing that work without play harms progress.
Crewe's Summer Garden Dance Opens Weekly in Walnut Hills
A wartime era notice invites Navy Army and civilian patrons to enjoy weekly Thursday dances at Crewe s Summer Garden 844 Wehrman Ave Walnut Hills. A jazz orchestra provides the music with a capable wait staff serving lunches and soft drinks in a garden pavilion. Free admission and dancing. The venue is accessible via multiple streetcar lines within five minutes' walk.
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Liston C. Crewe
Webman Ave
Walnut Hills
Crewett
Summer Garden
Wehrman Ave
Avondale
Winton Place
Chester Park
Bond Hill
Norwood
North Norwood
Vine
Liston, Crewett
Tel
Avon
Quartette Wanted Colored Singers at Broadway Venue
Advertises a quartet opportunity inviting colored singers to join a group all at once at 628 Broadway, under the direction of J Locke Warwick.
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Colored Singers
Broadway
J. Locke Warwick
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Methodist Episcopal
Allen Temple
Leroy Bundy
Wm. C. Linton
Crewetts
Wehrman
Enquirer
Anarkness
Thos. J. Howard
T. J. Howard
Charles H.biston
Nelson Schwab
From Yours Truly, A. E. K
The
Sterling
Quartette
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