davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-02

Mr.. Robert w. Bagnall, Director o.
Branches of the National Association
ion the Advancement. OF Colored Peo-
pie. with headquarters in New York,
Is to speak here at tho Ebenezer Bap.
list Church, on the evening Of Scptem
her 18th ut S:15 o'clock. Pev. w. H.
Stokes d. D., N0stur .",rn tho evcn.n;,
OF September 18th, Mt S:I5 o'clock
Mr.. Bngnall will speak at Mt. Olivet
Baptist Church, Rev. ]. Andrew Bowl
er, pastor.
Mr.. Bagnall comes to uss fresh from
the field on endeavor fired with en-
thusiasm and ready to impart to w
ideas which will be of benefit to all
who hear him. Mr.. Bagnall is q rea,
orator. Don't miss this rare treat, pu,
come early and obtain a godl seat
This meeting will be the conclud
Ing ono for our membership drive fo1
1000 new members in the Richmond
Branch. and we hope at that time TO
bring the new roll up to that mark
Como out and hear the facts and fig
ures in regard to this organization.
Remember at Ebenezer, Tuesday,
September 18th, at 8:15 P. M. At Mt.
Olivet: Wednesday September 18th 1T
Sis. P. nj.
Admission Free.
Richmond Branch N. A. A. c. P.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-02

Mrs. Charlotte Scott, Of 800 West
END Street, who has been indis-
posed, is slowly convalcscing.
Mira. George l.. dickinson and som
have returned to their home in Phil.
adclphia, after u delightful stay Of :
two weeks lin South Richmond, tho
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. II e. Harris;
Ii West 10th Street,
Mrs. Bcrthel X. Barbee, Of Dur
ham, paid a flying visit to the city,
bringing her little son, Atlas, Jr.
Mrs. II. e Harris has returned
to the city after pleasant stay in
Washington, d. c., the guest Of Mr..
and Mrs. r. a. Tucker, Of Vermont
Avenue, N. w.
Mrs. James Allen, Of Philadelphia
his spending her vacation with her
mother, Mrs. Mary Harris, of South
Richmond.
Rev. DR.. w. l.. Ransome, pastor
Of the First Baptist Church, Of South
Richmond, returned to his flock last:
Sunday after having spent three
weeks visiting many interesting
places in Virginia .. .
The congregation was over-joyeG
to greet their pastor Sunday morning:
and radiant smiles could be seen upnu!
every countenance. He administered
the Lords Supper in the afternoon to-
q large gathering. ...,
Mr.. Charles Jackson Of New YORK
is visiting friends and relatives in
the city this week.
Mr.. Edgar e. Cogbill is out again
after three weeks sickness
Mrs. Frances Greene and her
daughter Miss Marion, OF Freder-
'icksburg, Va arrived in the city
last week
Mrs. Lavinia Tlmberlake Miller,
Of Philadelphia, is stopping with Mr..
and Mrs. Simuel Scott, Of 200 West
22nd Street this week.
, ~=~~W& !
Misses Robena Munford and
E:hel Finney are visiting friends in
Chester, Va.
Rev. DR.. l.. G. Garland and colt
gregation Of earnest workers for
Union Baptist church are some hust--
lers. They have raised large sum Of
money at their Lawn Fete, 18th and
Stockton streets.
An early morning fire at tha
home of Mr.. and Mrs. johnson, 1907
Everett street caused great excite
ment in that neighborhood last Tues
day. The rear Of the house was very
badly damaged by the flames. Tho,
heroic effort Of Mr.. Walter Robinson.
in saving the little baby from suffocnt
ion is very commendable. The home.
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Allie Byrd (nexe
door, was slightly damaged. Had it
not been for the timely arrival of tho
IRE department great havoc would
nave been played in that vicinity.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-02
FIRST NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL,
COUNTY FAIR.

TO the Colored citizens and farmer.
or Williamsburg, Va, and adjacent
counties. Dear Sirs: The Undersign.
cd president of the Farmers and Busl-
ness Men and Association sendeth
greetings to all ladies and gentleman
Another milestone has been reached,
another year with it's steam realities,
failures and successes have flown.
Nature, prolific with eventualltle>,
in obedance to the stroke Of divine
hands will usher in with autumnal
dress.
The date of your Annual County
Fair, whose coming will be the cynO-
sure Of all awakening. Patriotic en-
beavers In the brain and Drawn o.
every Negro citizen especially and
numbers Of white friends who HAY {,
given their moral and financial SUP.
port to every zeal and industry. Got
ready for the Fair.
L. W. WALES.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-02
THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS
LEAGUE HOLDS GREAT SESSION
AND ADOPTS CONSTRUCTIVE PLAN

(By the Associated Negro Press.)
Norfolk, Va, Aug.--Dr. Motion 70
elected President, $4,000 raised for the
setting out Of e constructive program
q decision to hold Silver Jubilee in
the city of Chicago in 1924 and the So
lection Of an Executive Secretary to
travel and make surveys Of business
conditions among colored people
throughout the country are amOnS
the more pronounced accomplishments
Of the Business League which has
just closed its annual convention in
this city. Tho one sensation OF the
convention was the losing fight Tia.
Fred ~. Moore, Editor Of the New
York Age made to get control of the
preliminary organization. Editor
Moore wanted Grief Ranger Webb Of
the Woodmen for temporary Chan
man but the younger group elected c.
G. Spaulding Of Durham, N. c., to
& that position. Rumors Of the New
York editor having his eyes OIL the
Presidency Of the organization W ere
in the air but they could not be veri.
lied. Officers elected were:
r. r. Motion, president; honorary
president, j. G. Napier, Nashville;
Mound Bayou, Miss; G. H. Brooks of
vice-presidentS Charles Banks CT
Philadelphia, r. r. Churclt OF Men,
phis, w. l.. Cohen Of New Orleans, l..
81 Willett of Savannah, D. NJ. RoddT
OF Memphis, Mrs. A. e. Malone Of St.
5 Louis; Honorary vice.president MS.
Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Ala.
secretary a. l.. Holsey, Tuskegee;
treasurer John l.. Webb, Hot Springs;
registrar r.. Fl, Gilbert Brooklyn; as.
Z sistant registrar N e. Clay, Bristol,
Tenn; transportation agent. G. A,
Barnett, Chicago; chairman OF execu
tive committee, c.. G. Spauldimg, Dur
ham, N. G. s.
The convention is acclaimed the most
successful in the history Of the League
1t was addressed by the Lieut.. Cover.
nor Of the State Of Virginia; Isuih T.
Montgomery delivered what is dec1nr
ed to he one Of the most eloquent orat
ions delivered in the rOld Dominion"
since the late Unpleasantness Between
Tho States; and president Motions al
dress was brim full Of sound sense
and eloquent periods.
Special equality" was denounced
by DR.. Robert r. Motion as n "smoHe
OIL och uoCu ny OillCt ScehOTS OF DOLL
ticians to ride into office. The progress
made by the American Negro has
been due to the sympathetic co-operat-
ion Of the white people. He added tina.
there mover was n time that the whIt.
people OF the South were 80 ready aad
willing to cooperate with the Negroes
AS they are today.
DIR. Motion strongly advocated the
passing of the Dyer anti-lynching bill
by Congress. In this he was sunpor,
ed in an address by Henry Lincoln
Johnsons Republican National Com.
miSteeman from Georgia. Johnson
said Congress should act and then
let the Supreme Court decide wheth-
er or not the act is constitutional.
Timely and eloquent addresses weI G
CONTINUED Oh Second Page.)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-02
ku kluN MEETING rs BROKEN
UP BY INDIGNANT C1TIZENSs
.
preston News Service. j.


Pittsburgh. Pa, Aug 31.-Armeo
with shotguns, clubs and brooms, men
ana women late Friday night routed
O. score of members Of the Ku KluN
klan who were going through the
lnlation ceremonies Of the khan in
Olympia park, DuQuesne Heights:
-Four autom obiles, containing nom
bers Of the khan drove to the park
shortly after II p. M. and after dom
ming their robes, erected q cross and.
ignited it. AS the cross burned the
Khan formed circle around it, and
started their ceremonies Of iniatiol,.
Residents seeing the reflection of tho
burning cross in the sky rushed to the
park, armed with guns, clubs and
brooms and within five minutes hun,
dreds Of men and women swarmed in,
to the park.
The klansmen discovering that
trouble was iminating, removed their
robes and jumped into the waiting
automobiles and sped away The en-
ragged men and women torn down the
cross and destroyed it. When depart
ing Bhe klansmen left a packet OF 100
newspapers printed in Georgia pur-
porting to show the strength and worR
the khan Is performing. The papers,
were burned by the angry citizens.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-02
lDIGAL SOCIETY NOTES.
Ideal Society to Hold Tenth Annual
Session ut Hood Temple a. NJ.
q. Church.

Many visitors will be In our city
next week to attend the meeting ol
Supreme Lodge Of the National Ideal
Benefit Society. The convention will
open Tuesday morning September s.
al 10 o'clock Supreme Master A. W.
Holmes will preside.
The annual meeting Of the Board
OF Directors will be held Monday, Sep
TENDER the 4th, 2 o'clock at the Ideal
Hall.
The public is invited to attend the
public meeting Tuesday night Mt $3.50
o'clock and to witness the Ideal Ladies
Drill Corp in full uniform.
Temple.
The Richmond District Council had
n great meeting Friday night August
26th. A large number of members
were present and much business was
transacted. Deputy II. l.. Beverly pie
sided. ......
The Supreme Master granted chart.
ers this week to the following Deph
ties for new lodges aud nurseries.
Mrs. Ellen B, Taylor, Philadelphia,
Mr.. M. II. Robinson, w. Philadelphia
Mr.. j. r. Hicks and Mrs. Fannie v.
Robinson, Richmond, Va. q.
The Ideal Dramatic Club presents
the play: Farm Folks" in four acts,
at the True Reformers' Hall Wednes.
day night, September 9th, ut s o'clock
A large crowd is expected. Admission
25 cents. Reserved Seats 80 cents.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-02
BIi}B COUNTY JURY AIDS MON
ROE COUNTY JURY.
(Preston News Service.)

Macon, Ca, Aug. 31.-The Bibb
county grand jury which has been III
session three weeks investigating tho
recent lynching Of John Glover and
other lawlessness in connection with
the outbreak will take a recess during
the time the Monroe County grand
jury Is in session. This it Ia said W. II
be done so that various witnesses sum
moned before the Bibb county body
will be given an opportunity to go t.
Griffin where they have been summon
ed as Witnesses. No recent findics.
ments have been returned. With this
announcement, It now appears that
the probe will last more than a month
and It is expected that when the Bibb
county jury adjourns a large number
OF indictments will be returned.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-02
NATIONAL IDEAL RENEFIT So
CIETY HOLDS 10TH ANNUAL
SESSION. -.

The Supreme Lodge OF the Nation.
nj Ideal Benefit Society will meet in
it's Tenth Annual Session in this city
Tuesday. September 9Th, 1922 at
Hoods Temple, A. Nj. e. Church, cor.
ner Adams and Clay streets. The con
vention will be in session three days.
The Order 10 doing a great work, and
there will be large delegation in 81,
tendance.
Friends are cordially invited to Mt.
tend the public meeting Tuesday night
at $50 o'clock.
Wednesday night, September 9th.
at P. M. the Ideal Dramatic Club
presents the play "F'arm Folks" in
four acts at the True Reformers' Hall.
Admission 25 cents. Reserved seats
35 cents.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-02
PLAN UNDER WAY
To REOPEN THE .
We CHAN|CS BANK

plan is under way TO reopen tho
Mechanics Savings Bank in coniunc.
ton with a leading financial inst,tu
ton in this city as soon us the approx
innate amount of the liability hao
been obtained as result of the re-
ownership. A meeting of the deposit
tors will be held and plans submitted.
BY the arrangement; no run on the
Bank will precipitate and each depos.
itor will receive the full amount of
his deposit with interest. This plan
is being promoted in way that will
be murually satisfactory to all parties
concerned and the Receivers il is un
derstood will cooperate in any move
ment which they can properly ap-
prove.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-02
GRAND TENlPIlE CONVENTION
DAUGHTERS OF ELKS.

The Grand Temple convention of
the Daughters Of Elks Of the /. B. p,
O. r.. w, held recently at Newark, N.
j., closed after very pleasant and
busy stEsion Friday, August 25th,
1922.
Nearly every state in the Union was
represented by delegates. Also a rep.
resentative from the Bahama Islands
who reports a Temple Of about ~
members.
The organization has grown strong
numerically, now having 1877 Temples
with memberships ranging from 20 to
500 In same, and for the very valuable
work done in the past year the major
lty of the Grand Temple officers were
reelected for the ensucing term.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-02
NATIONAL BAPTIST CONTENTION
CALIFORNIA SESSION INDEF- r
INITILY POSTPONED

The National Baptist convention
representing constituency Of more
than 100000 Negroes, scheduled to
meet in Los Angeles, California, Sep
tcmber Gil has been indefinite ely
postponed. AT Il committee meeting
of the Executive Board held in Mem
phis Tennessee, August 25th, it was
unanimously decided to postpon.
said meeting because Of strike and
other hazardous conditions. Baptists
and friends throughout the country
are asked to note this and beggovern.
cd accordingly.
BY order of the Executive Board,
p. G. MORa0IS, Pres.
r. B. HUDSON, Sec.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-02

WANTED-Men and women, (white
and colored. $500 and $500 week
and big commission. District Sales
Mgrs., Salesmen, Agents. Wanted, h
great opportunity for advancement.
HA1RDRBSSERS: petrolatums, 8 10
cents pound; Med. hair oils, shampoo
base. Full supply OF chemicals, Jars,
labels, and containers. For full i'm
formation, address: CAPITAL COM
MERGE LABORATORY, "a Calvert,
Firm 10, Annapolis, Nd.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-02
GRAND LODGE IMPERIAL ORDER
OF KING DAVID.

The Grand Lodge of Imperial Order
OF King David will hold It's 14th Ann.
ual session at Milford, Va, in the ST.
John Baptist Church, Caroline Coun
ty. Tire delegation will leave Broad
Street station in special coaches at
$3.50 o'clock September 9Th.
A. G. THOMPSON, G. w. r.
MARY M. SCOTT, G. ". s.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-02

Mr.. Algermon Alexander Of goa
w. 131st street New York City and
Mr.. Burris Alexander Of 141O Bedford
Avenue. Pittsburgh, Pa, have return.
ed to their homes after attending the
funeral of their brother-in-iaw, VIM
Gardner Of 1909 Rose avenue, Barton
Heights.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-02
Next Meeting to be in Chicago. Thous-
ands Attend Convention. Big
Parade Has Many Unique
Features.
,-,.Ise-'Tr-S

Newark, N. j., Aug! 30--Thc 23rd
annual convention of the Improved
Benevolent and Protective Order "a
Elks closed on Friday night with tho
selection Of Chicago as the convention
city for next year. J. Finley Wilson,
president Of the Negro Press Associat
ion, editor Of the Washington Eagle,
of Washington, d. c., was electeu
Grand Exalted Ruler; James n. Carter
Of Richmond, Va, treasurer; George
e. Bates, Newark, N. j., secretary;
w. II. Hands, Philadelphia, trustee;
and +. II. Greene, Harrisburg, Pn.,
grand tiler.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-02
Card OF Thanks.

Mrs. Julia Gardner Of 1909 Rose
Avenue, Barton Heights wishes to eA.
tend her heart felt thanks to her many
friends for the great kindness shown
her in the death of her husband, VIM.
Gardner on the 21st OF August.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-02
ATTORNEY HENRY Nj. GREEN
LOCATES IN RICHMOND.

Mr.. Green a recent graduate of How
ard University passed tho Bar exam1-
nation June 2Sth. He is now loca,ed
IN the Office building with Attorney
VIM. +. Denny, 119 East Leigh street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-02

Subscribe to The Richmond Planet
only $500 per year in advance. Sent
any where in the world.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-02
PARADE DEPICTS HISTORIC

The history Of the United States
from the days OF the Indians to mod
ern day advancement was epitomizetl
on Tuesday night when over 1000.
Eiks paradcd the principal streets
here as feature and public demon.
stration. The Indian delegation camc
Continued OH the Sixth Page.)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-02
RARE TREAT FREE TO ALL,
Robert W. Bagnall, Director OF
Branches Of The National Asso.
citation for the Advancement
of Colored People. Hear Him.

END OF MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-09-02
THOUSANDS Of ELkS THR0NG l
The CITY Of NEWARK FOR 4
Spectacular GRAND SESSION
HSrr fSRcv1Sss sscs-
ON THE SOUTHSIDE.

Mrs. Charlotte Scott, Of 800 West
22nd Street, who has been indis-
posed, is slowly Commissioning.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-12
NEW AIRPLANE USES
Machines Sow Seed on Heights Which Ordinary Men Are Unable to Reach Probable Success Expected.

Honolulu. T, H.. July l2-A new use for airplanes-dropping seed in spots otherwise inaccessible 10 man-has been found by army officials here and is being carried out in cooperation with the Hawaiian Sugar Planters as- sociation in an attempt to re-forest a series of steep ridges and gorges which form one of the islands water sheds.
 On days when atmospheric condi- tions are favorable the planes fly back and forth over the ridges and valleys forming the Koolau mountains, dropping the seeds of fig trees. which have been found ideal for retarding the flows of water resulting from heavy rains.
 All previous efforts to reforest the Kooau mountains had failed. They form the watershed which supplies much of the plantation irrigation and domestic water used on the island. as we'll as Schofied Barracks. the large military reservation.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-12
SELECT CLINIC DENTIST
Dr. Joseph sieehan to Look After Work - Health Board Discusses Garbage situation.

Dr. Joseph Meehan was chosen un- animously as part time dentist at the head of the dental clinic. at a meeting Of the board Of health last evening Drs. Louis Nair and Philip chrnoff two recent graduates also had appli- cations filed.
 Besides Dr. Henry T. Bray. who presided. those present were Dr. Jos cph Walsh, pr, E. T, Fromen, Dr. Morris H. Dunn. J. J. Erwin and health superintendent Dr. Fred T. Lee. The salary to be paid Dr. Nee han will he sl0o a month.
 Dr. Lee again reported that Mr, Swanson. one of the garbage collec- tors. Is not living up to the terms of his contract. He said he has had a number of complaints. Mir Swanson explained the difficulty he has and said 1t would be remedied. He told of objections by some people to buy new garbage cans and said one can on Booth street does duty for 24 fam lilies. After today he will have two trucks working every day and three If necessary instead Of one.
 Dr. Lee was authorized to arrange for vacations for employees in the health department. Bills ,totalling I,39637 were ordered paid.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-12

Paris was the home of the frs public asylum for the blind.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-12

bamag and Governor Morrow of Ken lucky
 Striking shopmen at Topeka. Kns,, adopted resolutions declaring that they would not return to the Santa Fe shops until all employees who re- mained at their posts during the strike were removed,
 Cities Are Liable
 Notices to Kansas mayors inform ing them that their cities are liable for damages under the state mob law" were forwarded. by Attorney Gen. Hopkins.
 MT, Jewell commenting on Presi- dent Harding's proclamation said the way to end the strike was to call a conference of railroad executives and shop crafts leaders.
 Neither Mir Jewell nor Mir. Hooper of the labor board suggested a ten- dency to yield much from the posi- tions they took at the outset of the strike.
 Proposals For Peace
 Tentative proposals considered in the peace conference included the fol- lowing:
 That the railroads abolish the con- tract system Of farming out work to contractors.
 That certain working rules govern ing overtime pay be modified.
 That the shopmen be given another hearing on the wage issue.
 That the railroads agree to estab- fish boards of adjustment to hear all disputes except those involving wages
New Britain herald., 1922-07-12
GRACE HOSPITAL BONDS

New Haven, July l2.--An issue of s350,0oo thirty year bonds of the Grace hospital society here is on sale now according to local firms handling the sale. The issue is part of the s750,oo0 authorized to pay the float ing debt incurred by the society in making additions and improvements
New Britain herald., 1922-07-12
HELD FOR SHIP THEFT

New Haven, July l2.-Peter Ear mala, said to be third mate on the steamship City of Brocton. was ar rested here yesterday on the charge of taking merchandise valued at $2oO from the ship while she was anchor ed in local waters. All goods alleged to have been stolen, were recovered.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-12
Democrat Club to Hear
 Report on Outing Tonight

large attendance is expected at tonight's meeting of the Hardware City Democratic club to hear a report by an outing committee on a proposed clam bake at P. s. McMahon's farm on the first Sunday in August. A series of boxing bouts will be pre- scented after the business session and an entertainment will also be pro- vided
New Britain herald., 1922-07-12
REPORT UNCONFIRMED
But Irish Press Continues to Announce
 Independence Proclamation

London. July 12.-(By Associated Press)-A rumor that an Irish re- public has been proclaimed at Cork Is printed by several of today's news papers under Belfast date lines. It is not confirmed.
 Isolation of southwestern Ireland is
New Britain herald., 1922-07-12
GOING TO YONKERs.

The Y. M. T. A. B. society drum corps will leave Friday night for Yon- kers, N.. Y, to attend the convention of musical organizations being staged under the auspices of the Yonkers Fife, Drum and Bugle corps. The local corps will compete in events Saturday afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-12
Latest Kayser Silk Underthings
 At Under Prices

KAISER SILK VESTS ... S2.23
 Italian silk vests, bodice style, trimmed with narrow piping in contrasting color Rib bon shoulder strap. Pink, natural, orchid, peach, Nile, corn and black All sizes up to AZ At least half the lot are pink. Value S3OO Anniversary Sale Price-S2.23.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-12

practically complete, Republicans and free staters are imposing censor ship so that their official statements comprise almost the only informa- ton reaching here.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-12

KAISER SILK PANTIES S313 Italian silk step-in panties, trimmed with narrow pipings of contrasting color. In same colors as vest Value S4.0O Anniversary Sale Price-S3.13.
 KAISER SILK ENVELOPES S3.33 Italian silk envelope step-ins. Same qual- ity and colors as vests and panties Value $500. Anniversary Sale Prce-S3.33.
 Sage e-Allen's-Man Floor.