Kinckle Jones Warns of Steel Strike Friction Risk
Eugene Kinckle Jones, executive secretary of the National Urban League, testified before the Interchurch World Movement committee in Pittsburgh. He urged both Negro and white groups to seek methods for mutual understanding to prevent rising friction and violence while calling for white allies to learn from Black communities on social problems.
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Eugene Kinckle Jones
National Urban League
Interchurch World Movement
Pittsburgh
Prohibition Fails to Take Hold in United States
A speaker describes prohibition as a political influenza with little progress, noting wine with meals is common in England and asserting clergy largely do not abstain. He claims religion remains a living force in parts of the United States, with little Bolshevism and few pastors knowing liquor.
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United States
Street Cars and Racial Segregation in Detroit
A Detroit reader letter discusses an influx of Black newcomers from the South due to construction work and requests for Jim Crow cars. The piece notes no state or municipal authorization for segregation, stating the law treats all alike. The Electric Railway Service of Detroit advocates equality and strength of soul in solitude and crowds.
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Detroit
Divorce Reform Through Self Control and Work Ethic
A Dabney editorial laments rising divorce rates among Black Americans, blaming lack of impulse control and high living costs. It argues marriages fail when women chase money and leisure, and praises industrious, frugal households to restore harmony and domestic happiness.
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Dabney
Frankness as Wisdom: Disraeli on Honest Parley
A compact aphorism attributes to Disraeli the idea that no wisdom surpasses frankness. It frames candor as a guiding principle in political discourse and personal conduct, summoning the value of plain, direct speech.
Religion losing ground in Europe says Rev Dr Newton
New York reports Rev Dr Joseph Fort Newton former London City Temple pastor arrived on the Adriatic and warned organized religion in Europe is dead with the church losing ground. He quoted the Bishop of Westminster noting 80 percent of young army men knew nothing about Christianity. Bolshevism in England was mentioned.
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New York
Europe
Joseph Fort Newton
City Temple
London
England
Adriatic
Westminster
Newton
Our American Thanksgiving Origin and Its New England Tie
The piece notes Thanksgiving’s origin with New England fathers and frames it as a distinct American holiday born from their struggle. It acknowledges that other nations have days of thankfulness, while highlighting the heroic New England sense of the day.
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New England
Thanksgiving Reflections On Gratitude For Nation's Blessings
The essay notes that thanksgiving honors both what the country has received and what it has escaped. It asserts Americans have abundant reason to express gratitude in line with the nation’s long standing institution and practice.
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America
Realty listing of multiple houses on Boone and Wehrman avenues
Two five room cottages with gas water and sewer on Boone street priced at 1750 each. A seven room modern house with 506 by 150 foot lot listed at 4000. An eight room multi family house on Wehrman avenue priced at 2800. St Louis Flat with two five room flats offered at 6500. A nine room modern house listed at 4500. A six room house on Wehrman avenue priced at 2000.
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Boone St
Wehrman-av
St. Louis
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