Echoes Of Campaign Reverberate In City Wards
The campaign leaves a lasting mark on the city with a record vote and widespread oratory. Republicans organized constant efforts with speakers like A. Lee Beaty Capt. Sneed Geo. Hays and Rev. Adams rallying in the 16th and other wards. Capt. Schneller demonstrated leadership despite illness at Sterling Hotel gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lee Beaty
Sneed
Geo. Hays
Rev. Adams
Rev. Ellis
Tom Howard
Leslie Tull
Henry Higgins
Rufus Collison
R. G. Brown
A. L. Dalton
Ith
Jydge Kelly Faces a Fortified City Political Machine
In a county race Jydge Kelly won easily but in city politics he confronted the strongest political organization in the nation. He fought hard using familiar campaigns and old tactics, yet the attempts failed from the start and even the Hynicka letters yielded nothing incriminating or noteworthy.
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Jydge Kelly
United States
Colored vote shifts in two wards and election twist
The Union reports on the colored candidates Spencer and Pielding fighting in ward contests amid shifting loyalties. Initial Independent hopes faded as voters realigned to Kelly or Carrel, with the paper asserting prior forecasts predicted Bonifeld versus Carrel, and many independents returning to Republicans after learning the Independent movement had little chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Movement
Democrats Misstep Let Hynicka Direct Cincinnati Campaign
The text observes the Democrats erred by engaging Hynicka a master of politics to run a campaign in Cincinnati while Pershing led forces in Europe. It notes Pershing’s path contrasts with Hynicka’s move to New York and then Cincinnati, implying strategic choices mirrored in history and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hynicka
Men and Mice Gang
Pershing
America
Europe
New York
Cincinnati
Cincy
Campaign musings on the colored Independent vote and a Republican win
In the 18th district colorful speakers including Rev. J Franklin Walker and Charley Slater praised the Republican cause and colored office holders while Union chatter rose and fell. The piece notes W L Anderson backing Judge Kelly, hints at a Republican victory, and concludes with Tom Penn switching sides as Dabney signs off.
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Colored Independent
J. Franklin Walker
Charley” Slater
Hill
Joshua Tadlock Walton
Liberian Haberdashery
Union
W. L. Anderson
Judge Kelly
Republican Party
Tom Penn
Democart
Tom
Spider
Dabney
Jim Crow Car Case Victory Appeals for Fund Drive
A DC Supreme Court ruling voided Maryland Jim Crow laws as applied to interstate colored passengers in a case by Frederick W. Brooks and William A. Waller. The verdict awarded $500 to each plaintiff for evictions on a Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Railway car. The narrative urges religious and civic groups to donate to fund further appeals, endorsing the effort by local ministers and associations.
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United States
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Walter McCoy
Maryland
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Railway Company
Frederick W. Brooks
William A. Waller
Kenilworth
D. C
Best Gate
Annapolis
Naval Academy Junction
Railway Company
O'Leary
Fred. A. Brooks
Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis Railway Company
Moss Brooks
Waller
Supreme Court of A
Baptist Ministers’ Conference
Public Installation and Grand March by Bat Battalion Drill Corps
A public installation and grand march will be held Tuesday night November 29 1921 at the Knights of Honor Hall George and Central. Music provided by Browning's Jazz Band with admission set at 25 cents.
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Battallion Drill Corps
Knights of Honor
George and
Central
Browning
Boxing Bouts Draw Large Crowd At The Lyceum
Boxing bouts at The Lyceum last Friday night were a great success. Promoter Townsend deserves credit for his enterprise with Knox and others aiding. Calls for a first-class colored athletic club to host regular matches. The Harry Wills versus Clem Johnson bout drew a big crowd. Johnson impressed, Wills shown championship calibre.
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Lyceum
Townsend
Prise
Harry Wills
Clem Johnson
Johnson
Wills
Education and race in the South Carolina system
The piece laments underfunding of Negro schools, noting South Carolina’s low local contributions and external gifts from Julius Rosenwald. It argues white and Black education challenges persist, citing 80 percent of Black children in the second grade or lower and linking past laws to keep literacy suppressed.
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South Carolina
Julius Rosenwald
Chicago
South
Jefferson
Growing Rapidly The People s Baptist Church Moves Forward
The People s Baptist Church at 2523 Preston Street under Rev. L W Johnson reports steady growth with new members. This third communion Sunday on November 20 features prayer meeting at 6 am Sunday School 9 30, sermon 11 by the pastor, covenant meeting 2 30 to 4, B Y P U program 6 30, and evening preaching from Daniel 2 44. Thanksgiving plans are discussed. Rev B Whitney.
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People’s Baptist Church
Preston Street
L. W. Johnson
St. Luke
P. m
Rev. B. Whitney
Africa as It Is Today and Pilgrim Fathers anniversary talk
In the Parish Hall on Sunday November 20 at 4 p m Rev Prime WU Kaha Rege spoke on Africa as It Is Today and Dr Condon addressed the 300th Anniversary of the Pilgrim Fathers linking that historic event with current racial and international issues and world peace relationships.
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Prime WU
Kaha Rege
Africa
Dr. Condon
More Negro Schools Built in South Carolina This Year
South Carolina reports expanding black education with more Negro teachers, more Negro children in schools, and more Negro school houses than ever before. Last year 49 Negro schools were built and this year probably 100. The figures reflect a rapid growth in black education and infrastructure within the state.
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South Carolina
Reverend Clark D. D. To Preach At Middletown Church
Reverend Clark D. D. of Middletown will preach at 11 o clock, leading a prominent Education Commission of the New Era Baptist Association. A turkey dinner will be served by the church’s young ladies. An evening program titled Court of Famous Women will follow, with a free concert and entertainment and a silver offering. Everyone is welcome.
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Clark D. D
Middletown
Clark
Education Commission
New Era Baptist Association
Paul
School Girl At 90 In Madison Wisconsin
Mrs. Amy Davis Winship, aged 90, active in education, is profiled as a lifelong learner. Born in 1836, she began college at 7 in 1909, later marrying twice and becoming a teacher at 16. She credits lifelong enthusiasm for life, laments limited lifelong study among colored people.
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Madison, Wis
Amy Davis Winship
J. J. Davis
University of Wisconsin
Exrene Winship
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Bonfeld
Republican Organization
Sterling Hotel
Schneller
Spencer
Fe. Council
Pielding i
Kelly
Carrel
Tween Bonifeld
Car
Walker
Liz
Kenilworth Ave
Washington Tribune
You Street
Northwest
Washington, D. C
Fred. U. Brooks
Century Club
THE
Wm. Harrison
People’s Church
Wes S&s Gholes
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