Largest Negro City: New York Second in Migration Study
A Charities survey shows migration over the past decade making Washington the largest negro city, with Chicago and New York gaining thousands. The report, prepared with Du Bois and Booker T. Washington, discusses economic and social conditions, health disparities, and the need for opportunity and responsibility in northern cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Philanthropic Journal
Washington
United States
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Boston
Baltimore
Dr. du Bois
Atlanta University
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee
Greenwich House
South End House
Frederick Dougass
Trinity Mission
South Atlantic
North Atlantic
Ishe
South Uving
North Central States
Portrait of Gov Denver Donated for Carnegie Library
Mrs Silas Hare presents an oil painting of Gen Denver the city namesake to Colorado Metropolis. Previously owned by Col A M Kenaday the work will hang in the Statehouse temporarily and then move to the Carnegie Library. The painting holds historical and sentimental value. Band Concert Today at Naval G F Band at Randle Highlands runs from afternoon to sundown. Free transfers from Capital Traction Company at its eastern terminus on Pennsylvania Avenue to Randle Highlands offered.
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Colorado Metropolis
Silas Hare
Washington
Denver
Louise Kenaday Ware
Congress
Texas
Colorado
Gen
Col A. M. Kenaday
Naval G. F
Randle Highlands
Highlands
Capital Traction Company
Fennsyivenue Avenue
Randle High
Jonadabs Social Session in Washington Council
Washington Council No. 1 Fraternal Sons of Jonadab held a social meeting at 902 Pennsylvania avenue with open monthly gatherings announced. Membership was conferred on several men and a program of music songs and recitations followed. The Grand Council will discuss amendments to constitutions and by laws next Tuesday at 720 Thirteenth Street northeast.
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Washington Council
Wahington Council
Sons of Jonadab
Pennsylvania Avenue
Willam J Harris
Thomas A. Taylor
A. T. Bar
Wiliam A. Hickey
R. EB. O Brien
John P. Keifer
Capt
John Shaw
Grand Council of the Order
R. Emmet O'Brien
Thirteenth Street
Counels
Senator Gallinger on Tariffs Reciproc ity and Railroads
New Hampshire Senator Gallinger in Washington says no tariff revision at upcoming session. He foresees balanced revenues, potential minor internal tax raises if needed. He opposes general reciprocity and warns it won t aid American industry. He doubts radical railway rate legislation and favors targeted reforms and a possible court for fast dispute handling.
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New Hampshire
Gallinger
Senate Committee On
District of Columbia
Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
New England
Massachusetts
September Fire Department Report Shows Loss Decline
Wiliam T. Belt, chief engineer, presented September operations to the Commissioners. There were 59 alarms, 39 bell alarms with 6 false, 20 local alarms. Bell alarms caused 33 fires. damage $17,352 on $19,275 insured. Local alarms caused 26 fires. damage $3,460 on $45,800 insured. Total loss $10,812, about 16 percent of total insurance. Month’s loss $3,970 less than September 1904. Fires by type included brick, frame, lumber pile, motor cars, automobiles, rubbish, wagon, grass, and a dredge. one fatality Victoria Siler, colorer, 27, burns from the 26th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam T. Belt
Victoria Siler
Soldier Charged With Theft From Fort Washington
Thompson B. Crane, enlisted man at Fort Washington Maryland, was arrested by Detectives Grant and Trumbo for allegedly stealing about sixty dollars worth of dentist gold plate and solder. He was locked up at the First precinct station after discarding his uniform and going to Washington to dispose of the gold to a second hand dealer.
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Fort Washington
Thompson B. Crane
Grant
Trumbo
Central Office
Crane
Washington
Personal notes on Dr Haas and Parker election to association
Dr Carlton D Haas surgeon at Soldiers Home near Fort Monroe Virginia visits his parents in Takoma Park Montgomery and Hickory avenues. George T Parker resident vice president of Tile Guaranty and Trust Company Scranton Pennsylvania has been elected as the company delegate to attend the meeting of the American Barkers Association in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton D. Haas
Soldiers’ Home
Fort Monroe, Va
Takoma Park
Montgomery
Hickory Avenues
George T. Parker
Tile Guaranty and Trust Company
Scranton
American Barkers’ Association
Weston Promoted to Major General in Army Restructure
Brig. Gen. John F. Weston of the Commissary Department is promoted to major general in place of the retiring Maj. Gen. George Randall. The official date is October 9 with Weston to command the Northern military division from St. Louis. Weston, a Kentuckian, enlisted in 1861 at sixteen, earned a Medal of Honor at Wetumpka, and served in the Fourth and Seventh Cavalry, later shaping army commissary duties and earning Roosevelt’s praise during the Cuban campaign.
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John F. Weston
Commissity Department
George Randall
Weston
Northern Military Division
St. Louis
Fourth Cavalry
Majjor
Resaca
Wetumpka
Ale
Santiago
Col
Roosevelt
The
Rough Riders
Shafter
Cuba
Handall
Pennsylvania
New York Volunteer Infantry
Spain
Prof Bowen Pupils Entertain at Schmidt's Hall
Prof Percy C. Bowen and his pupils staged an engaging evening at Schmidt's Hall on Friday. Rev W R Locke introduced Bowen, with readings from Ben Hur and a humorous sketch A Pair of Lunatics by Amy Stelfox and Bowen. Miss Littie Bowen and the Columbia Orchestra, under Prof Hart, provided music, ending with praise for expressive living.
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Schmidt
Schmidt's
Percy C. Bowen
Bowen
W .R F. Locke
Mount Vernon Place Church
Ben Hur
Amy Stelfox
Bowan
Eastern Presbyterian Church Finances Improve At Meeting
At the quarterly congregational gathering the Eastern Presbyterian Church treasurer reported all bills paid and a $675 semi annual interest payment made three days before due. The pastor's $600 arrears salary was cleared, nearly half of a $1,025.75 redecorating fund has been paid, and plans to reduce debt were discussed. Rally day Sunday school exercises are scheduled for this morning.
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Eastern Presbyterian Congregation
Eastern Presbyterian Church
Easton
Chemical Society of Washington Opens Season
The Chemical Society of Washington will hold its 160th meeting the first of the 1905-196 season on Thursday evening at the Cosmos Club assembly hall. The program includes a report by W. A. Noyes on his recent visit to European laboratories and a paper by Dr. H. W. Wiley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemical Society of Washington
Assembly
Cosmos Club
W. A. Noyes
H. W Wiley Pee
Society Cemical Industry
London
Jayendive
Smoker and Rousing Address at Local Bookbinders Union Event
Samuel Gompers spoke at Local Union No. 4 International Brotherhood of Bookbinders in a smoker held at the Typographical Temple last Wednesday. The AFL president urged unity and loyalty, with a lively program including musical numbers, recitations, and two exhibitions of boxing. The event, organized by H. R. Ashton and others, marked the first official smoker since 1850, and drew praise for Gompers and the performances by members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompere Lelivers
International Brotherheed of
Weeney
R. F. Ashton
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Charles McHinney
T. M. Hardy
McDowd
Dr. McFarlan
W. B. Hyde
International Brotherhood of Bookbinners
W Holt
Billy
Hiney
Alexander
D. J .Hickey
T. K. Feperon
John A. Wiedman
B. Spellbring
C W Niehus
H. R. Ashton
M J. Kelley
W. M. Beas
J. Duity
H. Arnold
Harvest service at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Special harvest and thanksgiving services planned at Zion Evangel Lutheran Church corner Sixth and P Street NW. Rev L H Waring will preach the English service at 730 PM with choral and solo contributions. German language morning service at 1 PM conducted by Rev C F Bergner. German missionary festival at 3 PM with Rev G Brodthage Rev Paul Menzel and Rev James D Buhrer delivering addresses. Bank offering will be taken at each service. Loans on Real EstateGasch & Birge 1326 New York Ave NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Zion Evangelial Lutheran Church
Sixth
Pj Streets
L. H. Waring
C. F Bergner
G. Brodthage
Paul Menzel
James D. Buhrer
How to Get Credit at Cash Houses in City Ads
An old notice explains a credit settlement system via The Flexible Purchasing Company at 1423 F Street Northwest. It offers cash-equivalent orders accepted by leading price houses with extended interest-free payments, plus a commission for the company. Includes promotions for Hattie Shacklette haircare, Miss Shacklette’s salon at 1002-4 F Street, and Saks Fur Co at 13th and 6th Streets with mink pieces. Also notes Jacob Liebster fur goods at 929 F Street, moving to 829 Fourteenth Street, and Capital City Pressing Club at 29 M Street Northwest offering $1 monthly wardrobe care with weekly pickup and delivery.
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Euteble Purchasing Company
F Street
Nestiwent
Hattie N Shacklette
London
Saks’ Fur Co
Saks Fur Co
Jacob Liebster
Fourteenth St
Capital City
An Arid
New York
J B
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WM. Hahn
To-morow
S. E
Newcorn & Green
Aca
Morsell
Hasssik’sereet
Ohio River
Oiis
Ronaldson & Sons
America
Clark Street
DuBois
Business League
Franz Boas
Boas
Gov. Denver
Old Bay State
Senator Gallinger
Chief Belt
Kaufman
Pa. Ave
G. M. Randall
Resaca Ami
Regular
Seventh Cavalry
Custer
Yellowstone
Chemical Society
Special Harvest Service
Gasch & Birge
New York Ave. Nw
Kuppenheimer
B. Kuppenheimer & Company
Bostonton
Isidor Grosner
Kuppenheimer Clothing
Inn
Bon-Ton Ghec
Magnifient
Washington Heights
Massachusetts Avenue
Scott-Townsend
Larz Anderson
Walsh
George E. Hebbard
Ninth Street
Ake
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