Chas K Wesley New President of Wilberforce
After a sensational meeting on Tuesday Ex Bishop Joshua Jones and his son President Gilbert Jones spoke and Gilbert resigned Rev Chas K Wesley Howard University professor was elected Wesley joins Wilberforce as a versatile teacher and preacher Bishop Ransom presided and the Jones family left the Board of Trustees Wilberforce aims to become a great institution.
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Joshua Jones
Gilbert Jones
Chas. K. Wesley
Howard University
Washington, D. C
Ransom
Jones
Wesley
Wilberforce
A Black God in Mineola Convicted of Nuisance
A jury in Mineola New York found Father J Major Divine guilty of maintaining a nuisance after white university educated witnesses testified they believed he is God. Justice Lewis Smith ordered Divine jailed to await sentencing May 31. Defense by James C. Thomas announced an appeal.
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Mineola
N. Y
Supreme Court
Lewis Smith
J. Major
Divine
United States
James C. Thomas
Crusade Against Lynchings Urged by Federal Council Panel
New York report by A. N. P. cites the Commission on Race Relations of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America urging a broader anti lynching drive. It recommends race relations committees in every community with Negro populations and an expanded program for economic justice.
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New York
Associated Press
Commission On Race Relations
The
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Catholic Confession Scene Shows Unity Across Color Lines
A letter recounts a Black couple entering confession at St Xavier Church without regard to race, noting Absolution and Holy Communion were offered regardless of color. It praises Catholic Church inclusion and cites baptism and first communion events at St Anthony Church with Father Francis Garritty and Missionary Sisters of St Francis aiding the race.
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St. Xavier Church
J. C
C. L
St. Xavier
St. Anthony Church
Budd Street
Francis Garritty
What’s In A Name
Records in the county court reveal Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark who live on a farm near here have Hoover Deteesinn Clark. Mr. Clark
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Chickamauga
Charles Clark
Hoover Deteesinn Clark
Clark
Armed and Eager for Fray in Chicago Politics
Arm ed and eager for fray editor and political strategist elected delegate to the Republican convention and committeeman by an overwhelming vote in Chicago. Describes role with DePriest forces and ties to Pinchback Cohen Link Johnson. Forecasts influence in coming campaign as a general of the Republican army and ally to Bob Church.
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Ed Orator
Tle
Chicago
Pinchback
Cohen
Link
Johnson
Als
North
Bob” Church
South
Hoover
Grand Old Party
Dabney
Louisville appoints Negro dental examiner
Dr Turner Spillman, a Meharry Medical School graduate, has been appointed as Dental Examiner for the City of Louisville by the local board of the U S Veteran's Bureau. He is a member of the A M E Church and the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.
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Louisville
Kys
Turner Spillman
Meharry Medical School
U. S. Veteran’s Bureau
Spillman
A. M. BE. Church
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Lawsuits Fill Black 400 as Citizens Clash
Local page notes several court actions. Principal Russell sues Dabney for 15500, Curtis sues Russell for 500 and wins, Paul Hall seeks legal action over remarks about his character, and a landlord recently sued Hall for possession. The item pokes fun at the fashion of lawsuits and forgotten rents.
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Paul Hall
Boat Club Fame
Dabney
Pullman
Goodyear
Alabama State Teachers College Wins Second at Wilberforce Relong
A five man Alabama State Teachers College track team competed at Wilberforce University Relong in Xenia Ohio. They returned with second honors and John Martin as high point man winning the Trianthlon Cup for top scores in discus javelin throw and shot.
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Montgomery Ala
Alabama State Teachers College
Wilberforce University
Xenia
Ohio
John Martin
Clarke's Comment on Brown America by Edmin Embree
A Chicago reader commends Embree's Brown America for its lasting value and its clear, condensed historical treatment of race relations across 19th century decades. The note highlights its instructional quality and resonance for sociology students.
Memorial Service Eulogy By Mayor Russell Wilson
The Seventh Presbyterian Church honored Mrs. Thomie Prewitt Williams with a Memorial Service featuring a strong oration by Mayor Russell Wilson. The Enquirer excerpt praises his lay tribute as a beautiful, invisible garland of friendship in the twilight service.
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Thomie Prewitt Williams
Seventh Presbyterian Church
Sir Russell Wilson
Enquirer
Russell Wilson
Harlem Peanut Venders Bath House Renowned For Design
In Harlem New York City a new bath house aims to rival any public pool in the United States with spacious airy rooms and architectural splendor. The sun soaked city swelters as residents seek relief one block from 135th Street and Lenox Avenue near the Emergency Club.
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Harlem
City of
New York
United States
135Th Street
Lenox Avenue
Emergency Club
Davis Wins West Point Entrance After Examinations
Benjamin O. Davis Jr of 4524 South Park Way has passed the mental and physical tests for entry to West Point Military Academy. He must report to the superintendent on July 1, 1932 before noon for admission as a cadet. He is the son of Col. Benjamin O. Davis, commandant of cadets at Tuskegee Institute.
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Chicago
Benjamin O. Davis, Jr
South Park Way
West Point Military Academy
Military Academy
Davis Is the Son
Col
Benjamin O. Davis
Cadets At
Tuskegee Institute
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