5 10 345 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Megan Brooks Summary Harry S. Cummings, of Baltimore seconds “the nomination of President Roosevelt in behalf of the Negroes of the country.” Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19040702&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Chicago, June 23.-Harry S. Cummings, of Baltimore, seconded the nomination of President Roosevelt in behalf of the Negroes of the country. He said : For distinguished honor of seconding the nomination of that grand type of the American citizen, Theodore Roosevelt, I am profoundly grateful. Fortunate, indeed, is it for this government that it has had during the eight years just passed, a political organization such as ours to meet face to face with undaunted courage and determination the many perplexing questions which have arisen during that period. Equally fortunate has been our party to have had within its ranks during this crucial period such men as our able, wise and patriotic Mckinley, of beloved memory, and our capable, courageous and aggressive Roosevelt, upon whose youthful, though ample shoulders, the mantle of the great Mckinley fell. We have carried to the Filipino, the Porto Rican, and the Cuban the torch of light and intelligence, relieved them from the burdens and oppression of despotic rule, established civil government among them, and are teaching them the blessings of liberty and independence. The Panama Canal, “the key to the universe,” the construction of which has for centuries been the dream and fancy of more than one government, has under the prompt and decisive action of this administration been taken from the realm of cloudland and dreamland, and its completion in the near future has become a certain and fixed fact. The wise leadership of our party has kept so well-adjusted our tariff and currency legislation, that prosperity bounds in the land, labor is plentiful, the laborer is well paid and contended, capital multiples and seeks additional outlets for new investments and enterprises. In a word, we have given a full and complete report of the stewardship committed to our care during the past four years. It becomes the duty of this convention to name a general who we hope and believe will lead the great Republican host to victory in the coming election, a man who will in every way measure up to the responsibility of the high office of President of this country. Such an one in the person of our chief Executive has been ably and eloquently placed before you, and heartily do we all indorse what has been said. Location Upper Left Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Colored Delegates Glowing Tribute Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1904-07-02 Title A name given to the resource Colored Delegates Glowing Tribute Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Carlos Serrano Summary Black men have yet to be confirmed into a position in the Democrat-controlled federal government. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP18940310&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound We have waited long to see what would be done in the matter of the appointment of colored men to representative positions, but as yet no word has come from the White House that any of the plums which are fast disappearing will be left for the colored brother. It is manifestly impossible to secure the confirmation of any colored man who has been nominated to a position held by a white one. We do not see how the colored Democratic contingent can reconcile itself to the situation. It seems that money and patience has ebbed away. Even the indefatigable, Hon, C.H.J. Taylor has grown weary, and settled down to the task of fighting Jim Crow Los of Kentucky to while away the time. The Liberian Mission is still vacant. No white man seems to want it. As to who will succeed Hon. B.K. Bruce as Recorder of Deeds is a matter of conjecture. If a colored man is appointed, the worshipped of Mr. Cleveland and his principles - Hon. C.H.J Taylor will surely loom up as a sure winner. He is a man, who cannot be gotten rid of by promises or delay. His fat, rotund figure must be elevated to a position with a good fat salary attached. We shall watch the outlooks with much interest, knowing as we do that Negro Democracy is much depressed in spirit and even now is washing the earth with its tears. Location Upper Left Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Colored Democrats Forgotten Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1894-03-10 Title A name given to the resource Colored Democrats Forgotten Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Elizabeth Lopez-Lopez Summary The Virginia State Federation of Labor is questions giving a black person “a seat in the convention.” Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19000602.1.1&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Colored Line There Delegate Barred Out. The Virginia State Federation of Labor is questioning “giving [a black person] a seat in the convention.” [Times, May 23, 1900] It was a question of race, and it now looks as if the Virginia State Federation of Labor was going to draw the color-line. Labor was going to draw the color-line. When the annual convention, which is not being held in this city, was called to order yesterday the matter of admitting a colored delegate and giving him a seat in the convention occupied much of the time of the session. The question was decided by leaving the fate of the Negro to the local council of Newport News, from which town the contestant hails. A Carpenters’ Union of Newport News is composed of colored mechanics, and one of their members was sent with his credentials properly prepared and endorsed to the convention here. He presented his credentials and asked that he be given a seat. The discussion provoked by this request was long and animated, and no other business was considered during the afternoon. It was finally decided that the union represented by the colored man must first receive the endorsement of the local Federation, at Newport News, and gain admission thereto, before it could be properly represented in the State organization, and the delegate in question was therefore, refused admission. Location Upper Right Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context N/A Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1900-06-02 Title A name given to the resource Colored Line There Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Brian Schrott Summary President McKinley is expected to appoint multiple black men to positions of high office. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP18971009.1.1&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Washington, D.C., Oct. 6 – Special – The President is appointing J.H. Bamfield, (colored) son-in-law of ex-Congressman Small, to the office of postmaster of Beaufort, S.C., turned down two white republicans who were well recommended, and who are said to be thoroughly well qualified. It is believed that the President will on tomorrow appoint a colored postmaster of Georgetown, S.C. It is safe to say from the way things look now, that within thirty days at least six colored post masters of the presidential class will be commissioned in South Carolina. These postmasters have from one to four clerks under them. Much indignation is expressed in Southern circles here over the settled policy of President McKinley to put colored men in high offices in the South. Location Lower Left Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18971009-Colored Men as Appointees Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1897-10-09 Title A name given to the resource Colored Men as Appointees Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Cali Hughes Summary The Planet provides a brief description of the successes of the African American soldiers in Cuba. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP18980723&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated 1 Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound [Baltimore, Md., Morning Herald.] It did not need demonstration which took place at the brief but desperate battle of La Quasina to prove the valor of the colored troops. Even as far back as 85 years ago. During the Civil War, it was satisfactorily shown that colored men, under proper discipline, made efficient soldiers, and the memorable report of General Butler that, “the colored troops fought nobly” was not an empty compliment. According to authentic accounts of the La Quasina engagement, it was the gallant interposition of the Tenth United States Cavalry, colored, which probably saved the Rough Riders from annihilation, and which enabled them to drive the Spaniards from their strong ambushed position. The testimony of the commanding officers and of all the observers was to the effect that the Tenth Cavalry made a brilliant dash and stood to its colored manfully, manifesting conspicuous evidence of personal courage and splendid training. Whatever may be the racial prejudices against the colored segment of our population, they are not strong enough in any quarter to obscure the public appreciation of the fact that the colored citizen makes an admirable soldier in many respects. In physical development, he meets every military requirement, his powers of endurance are in no wise inferior, and he has the adventurous spirit which fits him for life on the tented field. Of the 70,000,000 people of our great Republic over 7,000,00 are colored, and it is gratifying to know that this formidable element is proving its value in periods of public peril. The American people are fair-minded, and they delight to give honor where honor is due. They applaud the valor of the Tenth Cavalry as heartily as the heroic dash of the Rough Riders. In this free and enlightened country the paths of glory are open to all alike. Location Lower Left Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Colored Soldiers in Battle Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1898-07-23 Title A name given to the resource Colored Soldiers in Battle Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Emma Roberts Summary Due to an “outbreak of trouble,” President Roosevelt withdrawals three companies of colored troops, leading to huge controversy within the station. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19060825&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Colored Troops and Texas. President Roosevelt Grants request of the Citizens The War Department Obeys orders-- The President direct fort brown be dismantled-- White citizens do not like the idea-- Senator Culberson Protests Under instructions from the President, Gen. Ainsworth, acting Sec. of War yesterday wired orders to the commanding general of the Dept. of Texas directing the withdrawal of the three companies of colored soldiers whose presence last week precipitated a race war resulting in the killing of one white civilian and the wounding of the chief of police of Brownsville. The colored companies are to be sent to Fort Ringgold, Tex., and their place at Fort Brown is to be taken by one company of the Twenty sixth Infantry, now at Fort Ringgold. The orders are to make the change with all possible dispatch. Since the outbreak of the trouble of a citizens’ guard has been stationed just outside the fort, and threats have been made to shoot any Negro soldier who appeared outside the military reservation. Senator Bailey and Senator Culberson and other members of the Texas delegation made several appeals to the War Department, asking for the withdrawal of the Negro troops. After a careful investigation of the situation, the department has decided that it would be wise to pursue such a course. Gen. Ainsworth yesterday received a mail report from Maj. Penrose, commanding at Fort Brown, giving in detail an account of the trouble. He states that shortly after midnight on the night of August 14, the garrison was aroused by a furious fusillade of shots, apparently not more than 100 feet from the barracks. It lasted for eight or ten minutes, and more than 100 shots were fired. Maj. Penrose thought the garrison was being attacked, and ordered everybody under arms. The roll was called, and only two privates were found to be missing. A search for the missing men was made but they could not be found. Later the mayor reported that a civilian had been killed by soldiers in uniform, and the chief of police wounded. Convincing proof was furnished to him that ti was the case, Maj. Penrose says. Less than ten soldiers were implicated in the trouble. Maj. Penrose expresses the opinions that some of the soldiers must have had keys to the gym racks, stole the rifles, slipped out of quarters, and returned while the cimoanies were being formed, and cleaned their guns early in the morning so as to avoid detection. Maj. Penrose says there is no doubt that soldiers have been subjected to some indignities by the people of Brownsville. Location Lower Right Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 19061025-Colored Troops and Texas.-EmmaRoberts Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906-08-25 Title A name given to the resource Colored Troops and Texas. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Cali Hughes Summary The United States Army shows prejudice against the African American soldiers enlisting, rejecting many for ridiculous reasons. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP18980702&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated 1 Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Large number examined—many rejected. Colored officers will command them. Three officers failed to measure up to the medical requirement standards. The fine new armory of the First Battalion, Virginia Volunteer Infantry has been the scene of much activity during this week. The War Department decided to muster in the colored troops with colored officers. Had they decided to the contrary; that is, with white officers they would not have volunteered. The staff of Major J. B. Johnson has been materially changed. Dr. H. L. Harris, the surgeon will not go as his services are not needed since the regimental formation has been decided upon. Failed to pass him. Dr. E. R. Jefferson, who was named for assistant surgeon failed to come up to the physical requirements and was rejected. The chaplain was dispensed with and Rev. George E. Johnson will not go; neither will the commissary subsistence, Lieutenant S. B. Steward or the adjutant, Capt. Wm. H. Anderson. The Quartermaster was retained, but owing to business considerations, Lieutenant W. Isaac Johnson resigned and Mr. R. A. Johnson, the son of the major was appointed to fill the vacancy. Major Shanks (white) began the examination on Monday, Surgeon Alexander (colored) or Petersburg, Va., in charge. Summer time at the armory. The men were entirely nude, and critically examined. Many failed on account of lack of chest measurement and weight. First Lieutenant Abram L. Morton lacked chest measurement and Second Lieutenant L. J. Wyche of Co. B, lacked on pound in weight. Both were rejected. Other officers elected. The company (Carney Guards) elected Joseph T. Gilpin as 1st Lieutenant and Wm. H. Anderson as 2nd Lieutenant. The Governor will order a board to examine them and they will be mustered in for officers. Location Upper Left Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Colored Troops for the Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1898-07-02 Title A name given to the resource Colored Troops for the Army. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Emma Alvarez Summary Colonel H. L. Scott, superintendent of the United States Military Academy, voices his support for the black soldiers that were discredited in the Brownsville Affair, and has only “words of praise and appreciation for the colored cavalry.” Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19081212&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound The well planned attempt to discredit colored men as soldiers in the United States Army has ignominiously failed despite the active support it received at the hands of the President Theodore Roosevelt and the War Department. The denial to the members of Companies B C and D of that even-handed justice so often spoken in song and story will prove to be the darkest blot upon the escutcheon of the present administration. But some way and somehow colored men ultimately come to the front, demonstrating to the country and the world at large that they possess those qualities which make a people truly great. We are almost ready to assert that it is indeed God’s hand and that there is a great underlying purpose in all of this. How else can we explain the following telegraphic report? “Washington, D.C., Dec. 4. - What ever may be the attitude toward the Negro troops in the United States Army, West Point has only words of praise and appreciation for the colored cavalry detachment stationed at the United States Military Academy. Colonel H. L. Scott, superintendent of the Academy, voices this attitude in his annual report to the Secretary of War, made public today. “The cavalry detachment (colored) has continued its excellent showing, and has demonstrated still furthered the advantages of colored over white men for this duty,’ says Col. Scott. There is a waiting list now, and only experienced men having former service and very good, excellent records are accepted. Commendation from this quarter is of the greatest value at this time. Col. H.L. Scott is a disciplinarian of the most improved type and when he goes so far as to pay a compliment of this character to the colored soldiers, it will do more than anything else towards correcting the wrong impression concerning them. This is not all. Adjutant F.C. Ainsworth, U.S.A. is his annual report to the Secretary of War testifies to the fact that the colored soldiers, as a rule do not desert. The report says: “General Ainsworth points out the significant fact that of the white troops 4.75 percent were reported as deserters, while only .57 percent of the colored troops in the service deserted.” This then is testimony from unwilling lips, but it is written in plain letter and it should form the basis of action in restoring to all of their rights and privileges, the 167 colored soldiers, who have been so ignominiously treated at the hands of the officials of the government. We shall watch the developments and we hope that there is enough of the spirit of fair play left to guarantee justice when the subject is again discussed in the United States Senate. Location Upper Left Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Dec2 1908 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1908-12-12 Title A name given to the resource Colored Troops in the Army Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Cali Hughes Summary The newly instated African American infantries call for more volunteers. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP18980702&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated 1 Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Eighty-two colored volunteers wanted for the 10th U.S. Volunteer Infantry commanded by Colonel Jesse M. Lee. This regiment is to have colored lieutenants for each company, and all non-commissioned officers are to be colored men. Volunteers will be enrolled and mustered into service at 603 East Broad St., city, where the enrolling officer will be every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Board will be furnished recruits when necessary, while awaiting muster in. Crandal Mackey, Capt. 10th U.S. Vol. Inf. Location Lower Left Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Colored Volunteers Wanted. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1898-07-02 Title A name given to the resource Colored Volunteers Wanted Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Name Ryan Shah Summary The governor of Virginia puts sixty-two Confederate flags returned by the secretary of war into the Confederate Museum in Richmond. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19050401.1.1&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Sixty-two battle flags, captured by the Federals from troops of Virginia in the war between the states, were returned to the governor by the secretary of war. The flags came by express, and were sent to the governor direct. He received them and had them transferred for the time being to the Confederate Museum here, where they will be on exhibition. Location Lower Right Quadrant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Confederate Flags Returned Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <i>Richmond Planet</i> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1905-04-01 Title A name given to the resource Confederate Flags Returned