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CHICAGO, Ill., July 1- Going somewhere over the Fourth of July?
If so, then plan for the trip safely. But even if you stay home, keep safety in mind for the of July holiday- one of the most dangerous, week-ends of the year.
That is the advice of…
If so, then plan for the trip safely. But even if you stay home, keep safety in mind for the of July holiday- one of the most dangerous, week-ends of the year.
That is the advice of…
Belated Fourth Of July Prank Brings Disaster, p. 9
"Claiming the dubious distinction of being the most belated victims of a Fourth of July prank, two men and a woman were burned and bruised about the legs Friday night by a giant fire-cracker.
Those injured when the cracker exploded in a store at…
Those injured when the cracker exploded in a store at…
Big Crowd Celebrates The Fourth in Prague, p. 2
"Praque, Czechoslovakia, July 4 (By A.P.). – A great crowd, representing Czech Sokol societies frim all parts of the world, helped the Americans who are here for the great Sokol demonstration, celebrate the Fourth of July in impressive style today.…
Tags: International
Big Fourth of July Celebration Swimming. Meet Base Ball Game, p. 1
"The Fourth of July celebration started at Mckinley Park. Mr. Burel N. Nealy, [ill] the social and recreational life of the Community. There was plenty to eat and drink.
The swimming events, under the direction of Young Van Leu was a credit to the…
The swimming events, under the direction of Young Van Leu was a credit to the…
Tags: Picnic, Sport/games
Big Georgie Porgie, Patriot Cum Laude, p. 4
"Our favorite patriot was the nation’s first president (two terms yet), George Washington AKA (police symbol for also known as) the “father of his country”.
Which, according to his devotees, is not because many inns and guest houses across the…
Which, according to his devotees, is not because many inns and guest houses across the…
Tags: Flag
BLACKSHEAR, GA., NEWS, p. 1
“Lieut Black well of Ealberton, Ga., lectured to the B.Y.P.U. at Zion Baptist church on last Sunday.
The delegates left on Sunday night for Atlanta to attend the Grand Lodge of the K. of P. and the C. of C.
The Blackshear team went to Way cross…
The delegates left on Sunday night for Atlanta to attend the Grand Lodge of the K. of P. and the C. of C.
The Blackshear team went to Way cross…
Tags: Sport/games
BLACKSHEAR, GA., NEWS, p. 2
“Mr. S. L. White of Savannah, spent the 4th of July with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. J. White.”
Tags: Travel
BLAST DETROIT MAYOR IN COP WHITEWASH: U.S. Troops Patrol City To Enforce Quiet 4th After Riots, p. 1
"DETROIT – (ANP) – With the state and federal troops on hand at Belle Isle park and other places of amusement through the Fourth of July Detroit spent one of its quietest holiday weekends in its history, with no further indications of a repetition of…
Tags: NAACP, Police, Riot/race riot
Blood! Lagol! Blood!
"The sickening details of the murdering of innocent colored men at Harnburg, S. C., while celebrating the 4th of July, by white men who crossed from Georgia, is horrible to say the least. We reluctantly desire to hoist the bloody shirt, but in the…
Tags: Murder, Riot/race riot
Bond Rally Nets Two Million, p. 11
"NEW YORK – (ANP) – Lushest take on the gate ever seen in Harlem was the Fourth of July evening at Lewisohn stadium, when a half-filled house paid the startling sum of two millions [sic] dollars to see a four-hour lang [sic] entertainment-studded…
Tags: War effort
Booker Terrace, p. 3
"The fourth of July a very happy time for the family of Mr. and Mrs. Detroit Fielder. The occasion was a family reunion. Out of town relatives present were Leroy Gordon, Bastrop, Louisiana; Mrs. Rosie M. Alford, Louisiana; Mr. and Mrs. James Glover,…
Tags: Reunion
Bouquets For Illinois Students, p.4
"“Biggest” and best bouquet this week goes to students of Illinois for their part in one of the most courageous actions taken by any student body in recent years. The Illinois elected a nineteen-year-old girl as queen of their 42nd homecoming two…
Brief
"The young man who was sun struck while sitting in a gentleman’s parlor on the 4th of July is improving.
The question, has women any rights that men are bound to respect, was severely discussed by several young men at a support on the 4th inst.
The…
The question, has women any rights that men are bound to respect, was severely discussed by several young men at a support on the 4th inst.
The…
Bryan In London Town.: Nebraskan Was Central Figure at the Banquet of American Society, p. 8
"William J. Bryan and Mrs. Bryan arrived in London from Norway late Tuesday afternoon.
Wednesday Mr. Bryan was the central figure at the annual independence day dinner of the American Society dinner of the American Society at the Hotel Cecil.…
Wednesday Mr. Bryan was the central figure at the annual independence day dinner of the American Society dinner of the American Society at the Hotel Cecil.…
Tags: International
Bud Billiken Urges Safe and Sane July 4th: Ask’ Kiddies Not to Play with Firearms, p. 16
"No doubt every one of you know that Saturday is July 4 (Independence day). Throughout the entire country children and grown-ups will be celebrating this national holiday. In all probability Billikens will come in for their share of good time, but in…
CALVARY BAPTIST. REV. J. W. HAYES, PASTOR p.2
“At evening worship. Responsive Scripture Lesson 19th Ps. Led by Editor H. T. Sims; also read 1st Cor. 13. Rev. Alexander, visiting minister from Texas, preached at night. From Jer. 8:22. Subject. “The blood of Jesus is Powerful Enough to Heal…
Tags: Church, Fundraising, Picnic
Candidates Vow To Keep Segregation, p. 4
"COLUMBIA, Miss. – All five candidates for governor in the Mississippi Democratic primary told an audience at a Fourth of July rally here last week they would see to it that integration never comes to the public schools of Mississippi.
Atty. Ross…
Atty. Ross…
Carrollton Happenings. What's Happening in Mississippi-by Henry A. Martin, Headquarters at Carrollton
“Mr. and Mrs. Honner Myles and children Dermott, Ark., were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. George Spivers. News came of the death of Mr. Nesby Mitchell of Little Rock Ark. Miss Jessie Allen who has been seriously ill, is no better; she was carried…
Tags: Entertainment
Celebrations Elsewhere p.3
"The Fourth of July was celebrated with general enthusiasm in almost every city, town and village in the State.
In Sacramento, it is said they had the best ordered and most pleasing celebration ever held in that city. The procession consisted of…
In Sacramento, it is said they had the best ordered and most pleasing celebration ever held in that city. The procession consisted of…
Celebrations Elsewhere, p. 3
“Celebrations Elsewhere - The Fourth of July was celebrated with general enthusiasm in almost every city, town and village in the State.
In Sacramento, it is said they had the best ordered and most pleasing celebration ever held in that city. The…
In Sacramento, it is said they had the best ordered and most pleasing celebration ever held in that city. The…
Chicago Hosts 54th NAACP Confab: Thousands In March, p. 1
"[Picture] Mrs.Myrlie Evers, widow of slain NAACP official Medgar Evers, was slated to lead the July Fourth mass march in Chicago, according to Chicago to NAACP leaders [Caption].
A fourth of July “March to Freedom” was to highlight the 54th six-day…
A fourth of July “March to Freedom” was to highlight the 54th six-day…
Tags: Civil rights, Equality, NAACP, Parade, Protest, Segregation/desegregation
Church Notice, p.3
REV. D. D. CHAPIN will preach on Sunday next, 4th instant, in Collins’ Hall, at 7 ½ P.M. A full attendance is requested. MRS. STANTON wants the women to take possession of the coming “Fourth of July,” and have what she calls a “women’s suffrage bee.”…
Tags: Church, Democratic Party, Voting/suffrage, Women
Civil Rights Day, p. 4
"If July 4th is celebrated by all Americans as Independence day, then it would seem that July 28th should be celebrated as Civil Rights day. July 4th is celebrated as the day on which the Declaration of Independence became official. July 28th seems…
College Head Calls For Rights Battle, p.5
"ATLANTA--Speaking at in Independence Day rally of the NAACP, holding its annual meeting here, Dr. James M. Narbit jr., president of Howard university in Washington, D.C., and calling for “an all-out, renewed and relentless struggle” by Negroes for…
Tags: Civil rights, Hypocrisy, NAACP, Oration, Voting/suffrage
Colored Delegates, p. 2
"Colored Delegates - Among the delegations from the Southern States to the Chicago Convention, says that Marysville Appeal, are several colored men : J.II. Harris of North Carolina, Lynch of Mississippi, Grey of Arkansas, Duman of Louisiana, Cardoza,…
Tags: Democracy, Democratic Party, Voting/suffrage
Commencing In Time, p. 3
“Commencing In Time. - The Mechanics’ Institute of New York have announced a grand World’s Fair to be held in that city in 1876. It will open on the 4th of July, in honor of the Centennial Anniversary of American Independence.”
Congressman DePriest Flays Segregation in Fourth of July Speech, p.3.
"If Separate Street Car Laws, Why Not Separate Bedrooms?
If Sucking at Breasts of “Black Mammies” Didn’t Hurt White Men, How will Riding on the Same Conveyances with Negros Hurt them? Asks Congressman.
WASHINGTON- Hurling defiance at all…
If Sucking at Breasts of “Black Mammies” Didn’t Hurt White Men, How will Riding on the Same Conveyances with Negros Hurt them? Asks Congressman.
WASHINGTON- Hurling defiance at all…
Consul and Mrs. Yerby Celebrate 4th of July, pg.5
La Rochelle, France, July 30.— "The Fourth of July was celebrated in commemoration of American independence by Consul and Mrs. W.J. Yerby at La Rochelle in their lovely villa, 23 Avenue du Mail. The reception was announced to begin at 5 and close at…
Tags: International
Conversation Piece, p. 4
“One More Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is a blessed day and symbol in the history of this nation. It is indeed the favorite of our national holidays, for were we not able to celebrate it we should scarcely have occasion to commemorate other…
The Fourth of July is a blessed day and symbol in the history of this nation. It is indeed the favorite of our national holidays, for were we not able to celebrate it we should scarcely have occasion to commemorate other…
Correspondence, p. 3
"[From our Salt Lake Correspondent]
Salt Lake, U.T., July 4, ’73.
Mr. Editor, - We hail with gladness the returning anniversary of our glorious national birthday, and let us in an appropriate manner with the enthusiasm which characterizes the…
Salt Lake, U.T., July 4, ’73.
Mr. Editor, - We hail with gladness the returning anniversary of our glorious national birthday, and let us in an appropriate manner with the enthusiasm which characterizes the…
Tags: Freedom, International, Patriotism, Religion
CRAWFORDS AND GRAYS TO MEET IN A “CLASSIC” p.3
“PITTSBURGH, Pa – Interest in the July 4th games between the Pittsburgh Homstead [sic] Grays and Pittsburgh Crawfords is growing leaps and bound. Fans of both races have been watching the performances of the two clubs which represent Pittsburgh in…
Tags: Sport/games
Cream of News: A Brief Summary of Most Important Events of Each Day, p. 1
"The Blue and Gray Association of Fitzgerald, composed of union and confederate soldiers, is arranging for a big 4th of July celebration, to which prominent men will be invited."
Tags: Civil War
Demoralized, pg.2
"DEMORALIZED. -Since the departure of "all the brains" of the clique, that institution has become perfectly demoralized. They attempted to gut up an opposition to the Fourth of July celebration. The great Hair Renovator was on the rampage on Saturday…
Tags: Parade, Segregation/desegregation, Violence
Des Arc, p.6
"Rev. A. M. Jefferson of Little Rock preached at Fellowship Baptist church. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Williams [ill] here... Miss Mae Elizabeth Brown is home from New York visiting Mr. and Mrs. Odie Brown.. Mrs. Lilliam Loving and children. Bill and…
Tags: Travel
Dr. Wilbanks' Return, p. 1
“Rev. Alex Wilbanks returned to the city Wednesday after another great success in Philadelphia, Pa. This great evangelist who has won a national reputation will go to New York City the first Sunday in July. Dr. and Mrs. Willbanks will spend the…
Tags: Travel
Driver Care Urged Over Big Holiday p.3
"Springfield, III. – Secretary of State Paul Powell asked Illinois motorists to show alertness and respect the rules of the road as they take to the highways for the second holiday of the 1966 season – The Fourth of July weekend. “If you are…
Tags: Deaths/injuries, Safety, Travel
Dunlap News Note, p. 1
“Sunday was a fine day, we had good services at the Mt. Zion. Rev. Broils, of Council Grove preached for us. Rev. Cooper and his members were with us, he read the scripture lesson, Mark 6:17. Rev. Broiles who took for a text Mark 6:17 preached a…
Tags: Fraternal organization
EDITORIAL p.4
“As a way of warning we are asking our people not to get so free as to be reckless on the Fourth of July. It is well known that we usually have more accidents, deaths and injuries on that date than at normal times. We can have a good time and enjoy…
EDITORIALS p.4
“It was July 4, 1776 that the Declaration of Independence was adopted, 157 years ago and Americans have been able to live for America ever since the close of the war. This freedom inspired freedom of thought, of processions and of souls. It kept up…
Tags: Equality, Freedom, Military service, Slavery
EDITORIALS p.4
“We always think of Frederick Douglass making that speech in Philadelphia, during the celebration of Independence, when he was asked to speak, he said: “Why did you call on me to speak on such a glorious and honorable occasion when four million of my…
Tags: Constitution, Equality, Flag, Frederick Douglass, The South, Unity
Editorials, p. 4
“ARE WE FORGETTING SOMETHING? THE MEANING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
(Excerpts of an address delivered by the late Pres. Woodrow Wilson at Independence Hall, July 4, 1914)
“Have you ever read the Declaration of Independence or attended with…
(Excerpts of an address delivered by the late Pres. Woodrow Wilson at Independence Hall, July 4, 1914)
“Have you ever read the Declaration of Independence or attended with…
El Dorado p. 12
"Mrs. C. A. Ingram. Sr. and her grandson. Herbert, have returned from their vacation of the Northwest, where they spent six weeks with her son and his wife. While in Seattle, they made several sight seeing tours which included a trip to Vancouver,…
Tags: Travel
Emancipation Day
"The first of January is a day that aught to be celebrated, and it should be handed down to ages unborn as the greatest of days to the colored race in the United States. To us it is greater than the Fourth of July. It is true that on the Fourth day…
Tags: Emancipation Day