Slave born and rich Negro adviser to his race
Atlanta Oct 19. David T Howard 71 once a slave and now a wealthy southern banker and businessman marks his golden wedding anniversary by advising his race to focus on business and education rather than social equality. He says too much leisure harms progress and calls for better courts, trains, and schools while noting his own success began with a $156 legacy.
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Atlanta
South
David T. Howard
Howard
Why Do The Heathen Rage Much Ado About Nothing
In a clipped pamphlet style column the piece argues about the color line in national affairs. It counters Democratic outrage over colored men on Republican tickets. It cites historical figures and events connected to colored people to argue inclusivity and historical ties. The text mocks ignorance and notes past Democratic and presidential actions with minorities.
Ideal Community in Walnut Hills Letter to Preachers
Editor Dabney writes that many Walnut Hills residents seek leadership from local preachers to cleanse gambling dens and filthy homes. He notes preachers lack time, urges Cincinnati volunteers to do missionary work and promote a model community through moral instruction and outreach.
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Dabney
Walnut Hills
Mr. Edwards
Cincinnati
Citzens
Edwards
Marriage A Tragedy In Black Honeymoon Suite
Paris reports Germaine de la Boissiere plans a black themed apartment for her honeymoon before departing to a south of France villa. The wine rooms, curtains, furniture, and even the bath are described in deep black, underscoring the dramatic wedding stance and artistic statement.
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Germaine de la Boissiere
France
Trousseau
Maes
Debate Over Governor Power and Campaign Contributions
The text questions how many millions Col. Air craft Deeds could contribute to aid Friend Cox’s bid for the presidency. It notes Secretary A Mitchell Palmer funded state rooms for convention officers, paying from fifty seven to one hundred thirty six dollars one way for San Francisco arrangements to boost the candidacy.
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Cox
San Francisco
A. Mitchell Palmer
Black Chiffon and Lace at Mile de la Boissieres Affair
The piece describes Mile de la Boissieres noting a black color theme in her life and jewelry using onyx stones, with white ink notes declaring only black clad friends will be received during a period of strain. It suggests a black honeymoon could shape a future, and contemplates alternatives like white furniture or a divorce for a white husband.
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Mile de la Boissiere
KLU KLUX KLAN IN THE SADDLE
Greenville S C October 18 White Caps several hundred strong ride to intimidate Negroes to go to work in a displays of organized racial intimidation by the Klu Klux Klan in the region with reports of clashes and warnings issued by authorities.
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Greenville
S. C
Impending Debacle Foretold as Avalanche for Democrats
The piece argues the coming defeat should be labeled an avalanche not a landslide, forecasting Democrats left cold and not buried. It notes a straw voice claiming Mr. Gompers may discover labor is not a commodity while trying to deliver the labor vote to Mr. Cox.
Cox Bill Seeks County Control of All School Jobs
A bill introduced by Cox would place all school teachers' positions under county superintendents appointed by him. The measure was amended to reduce his power, weakening the control previously envisioned.
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Cox
Noted Ku Klux Klan Presence in Southern States
The article describes riders in Ku Klux Klan garb patrolling several state cities. It claims cotton fields teem with pickers while housewives gain excess help, and asserts that ignorance breeds brutality. It condemns white poor southerners as a greater menace than African Americans.
Surprise meeting at Christian Endeavor Sunday
The Longworth Meeting at The Christian Endeavor last Sunday was a Grand Success. Many eloquent words were spoken. The surprise meeting is set for Sunday October 31, 1920 from 6 to 7 PM with G. K. Smith as president and P. J. Blackburn as master.
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Christian Endeavor
Longworth
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