Abolition of Jim Crow Car Urged in Interstate Bill
Washington Sept 5 The House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee hears a push to end Jim Crow cars in interstate rail travel. Representative Madden argues for equal rights on trains, backed by Negro spokesmen. Debate highlights tensions over race and federal duty to ensure equal accommodations across regions and rail systems.
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Eign Commerce Committee
Madden
Rep. Ill
Esch
United States
Rayburn
Dém
Tex
Mr. Madden
Richmond
George H. Murray
General Council
National Race Convention Offered in Washington DC
A National Race Convention will be held September 23 to 25 at Metropolitan A M E Church in Washington DC. Delegates from branch leagues and new local leagues may participate. fee is one dollar. Inquiries to J Neil secretary 906 T St NW Washington DC or Wm W Trotter 34 Cornhill Boston.
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15Th Street
N. W
15Th
16Th
Washington, D. C
League For Equality of Rights
T. St
Wm W. Trotter
Cornhill
Boston
Sterling Hotel Hosts Soldiers and Sailors Meet Crowd
The Sterling Hotel draws visitors for Soldiers' and Sailors' meetings. It is noted that colored delegates found no other prominent hotel accommodations, while Mr Michelson keeps a bustling business.
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Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Organizations
Sterling
Mrr. Michelson
Not Merely the White Man's Country to the Writer of The World
A brief excerpt opens with a bold assertion about expansion of rights and opportunities beyond a Eurocentric view, inviting global readers to consider the wider implications of nationhood, culture, and advancement. The tone signals a polemical essay context.
Land rights claim in a white man's country debate
Beatrice Jackson Conway of Tarrytown asserts native claims to American land, contrasting centuries of white colonialism with her Black ancestry from Africa. She argues that by birthright and heritage Black people belong, demand equal treatment, and reject exclusion. The letter ends with a firm statement of staying and demanding parity.
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John Cabot
Sebastian
America
Raace
Africa
Beatrice Jackson Conway
Tarrytown
Bishop to Baptize Oxley Baby at St Andrew's
Bishop Boyd Vincent will visit St Andrew's on Sunday September 21 at 11 a m to baptize the infant daughter of Rev and Mrs EB H Oxley and will preach the sermon that morning with special choir music. Public invited.
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St. Andrew’s
EB. H. Oxley
South wants Negroes back to Dixie after war
A Memphis meeting expresses a strong desire to bring back African Americans who migrated North, offering expenses and wages to lure them home. Planters emphasize cotton crop economics and fear Northern ideals spreading, with some preference for foreign labor if emigration continues. The piece notes uncertainty whether return will occur.
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Dixie
Memphis
Industrial School Opening Declared A Great Success
The Industrial School opens to strong reception with many advantages now known. The Choral Society reports excellent condition while Supt. Decatur returns to work, signaling normal operations restored.
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Supt
Decatur
In Georgia Dublin Negro Burnings and Death
An article notes repeated arson against black churches and lodge rooms near Dublin Georgia, culminating in the death of Eli Cooper by fire. It links attacks to alleged racial tensions and references to a prior lynching and Nat Turner's era while criticizing white violence and oppression.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Georgia
Dublin
Eli Cooper
Lynching of Berry Washington Denounced as Unlawful
Judge Graham denounces the lynching of Berry Washington as unlawful homicide, calling it unusually savage and merciless. He remarks that the perpetrators have placed themselves outside civilization, noting current resentment but no rebellion.
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Berry Washington
Graham
Editorial Quote on Race Oppression From The New York World
The World editorial urges more papers to confront race oppression with moral courage. It argues public moral leadership can educate, drive legislation, and end oppressive practices nationwide.
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New York World
Colored Citizens appoints first colored member to mayoral reception panel
New York Mayor J F Hylan names Charles W Anderson to a committee to greet foreign dignitaries arriving in New York. The panel includes notable figures such as Rodman Wanamaker and Alfred E Smith. The guests listed include General Pershing, the Prince of Wales, the King and Queen of Belgium, Marshal Foch, and Cardinal Mercier. Anderson is noted as the sole colored member.
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J F. Hylan
New York City
Charles W. Ance
New York
Rodman Wanamaker
B. H. Gary
Alfred EH. Smith
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Frank Vanderlip
Archbishop Hayes
Charles M. Schwab
William M. Calder
Charles H. Sabin
Seward Prosser
Clarence H. Mackay
Admiral Gleaves
Henry P. Davidson
Otto T. Barnard
Henry Clews
Chas. W. Anderson
General Pershing
Prince of Wales
King
Belgium
Marshal Ferdinand Foch
France
Cardinal Mercier
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Mr. Anderson
New York’s Inclusive Ethos Praised In Political Ranks
A period reflection extols New York as fair to colored citizens, celebrates social equality in spirit, and lauds Hon. Chas. W. Anderson for 25 years of merit and political prowess. It asserts Anderson as one of America’s best politicians regardless of race.
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New York
Chas. W. Anderson
Charlie” Anderson
America
What Does the Negro Want In Cincinnati Thinks
A readers view in Cincinnati discusses Mr. R. H. Leavell’s article and his praise of the principal and teachers of Douglass, reflecting on racial issues and education. The piece notes amusement and engagement with the ideas presented.
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R. H. Leavell
Equal Rights League Calls National Safe America Meetings
The National Equal Rights League urges a countrywide series of mass meetings on September 21 to demand safe America and equal rights. Delegates from each local meeting will attend a national convention September 23 to 25 at Metropolitan A M E Church in Washington DC to plan a united effort. Secretary J L Neill of 906 T St NW will provide additional information.
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America
National Equal Rights League
A. M. E. Church
15Th Street
L. and
M. Str
Washington, D. C
League
Mass
God
Equal Rights Committee of Citizens of the Church
National Convention
Equal Rights League
Waston
J. L. Neill
T. St
N.W
Negro education and democracy in Mississippi schools
Rev. B. F. Smith argues against segregation in Mississippi schools, asserting Negro Americans pay taxes and deserve quality, equal education. He critiques Douglass School as insufficient, supports integrated schooling for democracy, and condemns white supremacist aims while praising Black American contributions and soldiers.
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Douglass
Mississippi
Douglass School
Wilson
Leavell
Rev
B. F. Smith
Park St. M. B. Church
Escape at City Hall Detention Sparks Alarm
Mrs Mamie Kepley alias Stew art alias Gillie, 24, of 678 Carlisle avenue Negrens, escaped yesterday from the Place of Detention at City Hall after requesting matron Anna Tanatian to open another cell. She seized keys, ran to the outer door, and locked Tanatian inside the corridor.
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Mamie Kepley
Stewart
Gillie
Carlisle Avenue
Negrens
City Hall
Anna ‘Tanatian
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Sanders
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Boyd Vincent
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Cincinnati
Rev. Smith
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