Afro-American Congress Chides Worldly Preachers at Opening
Rev. R. B. Robinson denounces liquor and worldliness among some negro ministers at the Afro-American Congress opening in Miles M. E. Church. He urges moral, religious leadership for the race, cites a Kentucky club scene, and warns that hell awaits ministers who deceive their God. Delegates named to attend St. Louis convention.
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R. B. Robinson
Congress
South
Jesus
Sam
Christ
Kentucky
Rome
Mr. Robinson
Virginvia Conference
Afro-American Congress
D. EE. Wiseman
LM. Jacobs
New York
Guiled B. Jackson
Virginia
Virginia; Rev. Mr. J. Willams
Ohi
P. D Soloman
W. C. Payne
L. E. B. Rosser
Macfarland
James Lwin
National Anti- Saloon League
League
St. Louis
James Hillery
BR. B. Robinson
W. Payne
L, EH. B. Rosser
M. L. Robinson
G. W. Edwards
Mary J. Brown
D. L Price
Josie G. Robinson
H. J. Willams
Justices of the Peace Seek Higher Pay and Duties Relief
Justices Bundy Strider O Neal and MerreH asked the Commissioners for more compensation and lighter duties. Bundy urged increasing office expenses from 259 to 1000 to cover rent clerk hire and stationery. They argued for 2006 annual salaries and serving as Police Court alternates without burden. Commissioners promised early consideration.
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Justices of the Peace
Bundy
Strider
O'Neal
Merreh
Justice of the Peace
Lacey Trial Scheduled for Manslaughter Case
Jacob Lacey, a young white man, faces a manslaughter charge in the August 2 killing of Frank A. Merrill at Ninth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Trial set for Monday in Criminal Court No 1 before Justice Wright after eyewitness absence delayed earlier hearings. Defense by George P. Hoover and Robert W. Wells. prosecution by Assistant United States Attorney Charles H. Turner.
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Jacob Lacey
Frank A. Merrill
Ninth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Justice Wright
George P. Hoover
Robert W. Wells
United States
Charles H. Turner
Bowling Club to Stage Night Dance at Masonic Temple
The Bureau Bowling Club hosts a dance tonight at the Masonic Temple. Captain Helmericks chairs the entertainment committee for the event, with many invitations issued and a large crowd anticipated. The notice also mentions travel details for trains and services.
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Bowling Club
Bureau Bowling Club
Masonic Temple
Capt. Helmericks
Bowling Quint
Faithful fire horse Joe of fire department dies
Old Joe the fire horse used by Chief Belt for thirteen years died after a remarkable record of 2,200 alarms. Purchased 1892 from John Simmons, he retired last year on a horse pension. Chief Belt praises the Kentucky bred animal for loyalty and service through a blizzard alarm and 2,000 fire runs. District Veterinarian Robinson notes he was the department’s oldest horse and never missed a day.
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Joe
Chief Belt
Fire Department
John Simmons
Belt
Old Joe
Robinson
Woman Kills Self After Arm Gouge and Leap From Window
Anne Squiers forty nine of Brooke Virginia slashed her arm with manicure scissors then leaped from a second story window at Mrs Owen K Truitt 1660 Monroe St NW. She died at Garfield Hospital after doctors amputated her arm and could not recover from the shock.Religious fervor and loss of reason were cited as factors while Truitt family heard groans and found her unconscious. Bloodstains indicated a deliberate, painful self harm scene as she moved across the room gouging her arm.
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Anne Squiers
Brooke
Stafford County
Owen K. Truitt
Monroe Street
Garfield Hospital
Bargains to Close Out at CA Muddiman Co Catalog
City bulletins advertise discounted gas stoves and fixtures, household goods, groceries, candies, and shoes from local stores. Prices slashed on stoves, chandeliers, sugar, tea, canned goods, butter, preserves, eggs, and flour. Stores include CA Muddiman & Co, J. D. Pyles', Mur physiology? No, keep focus. Also promoting Hood's Sarsaparilla for healthy blood.
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Muddiman & Co
G St
J. D. Pyles
Ta. Ave
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