7 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 The Democratic National Committee unifies the action together  to send delegates to a congressional convention. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19040123&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Chairman Jones Fixes July 6 For the National Convention   Washington, Jan. 19.- the following official call was issued for the of Democratic national convention at St. Louis, July 6 next:   “The Democratic national committee, having met in the city of Washington on the 12th day of January, 1904, as the time, and chosen St. Louis, Mo., as the place for holding the Democratic national convention. Each state is entitled to representation therein equal to double the number of its senators and representatives in the congress of the United States, and each territory, Alaska, Indian Territory and District of Columbia, shall have six delegates.   “All Democratic citizens of the United States who can unite with us in the effort for a pure and economical constitutional government are cordially invited to join us in sending delegates to the convention. 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 Democrats Called Together 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 1904-01-23 Title A name given to the resource Democrats Called Together 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 Despite many states moving to keep African American officers in their posts, President McKinley has yet to approve the measure nationwide. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP18980625&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated 1 Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Colored ministers in Baptist convention say negro regiments should be commanded by negro officers. Women cried and approved. Thanks for the three states that put troops in charge of men of their own race. Talk of discrimination. Criticism made because those who rebelled against the nation are put in high positions. [New York Herald, June 19, 1898.] One of the most sensational public meetings ever held by the Afro-Americans of New York was the afternoon session Friday of the New England Baptist Convention, at the Berean Baptist Church of Brooklyn. The Convention is composed of prominent colored men. Their excoriation of President McKinley’s administration and denunciation of Governor Black, because of their refusal to accord what the Convention termed “proper recognition” to the colored volunteers of the country, created great excitement in the church. The speeches delivered were of the most exciting kind, and men and women stand on the seats and applauded while one woman, with tears in her eyes, begged the Convention to let her voice the sentiments of the women. Pleaded for the women. “Just for one minute. For God’s sake, hear us!” she cried. When the Rev. A. Gordon, of Philadelphia, declared that he had hoped, and was hoping, that the American arms would not be victorious until justice had been accorded to the Negro soldiers, there was a vociferous applause. W. Bishop Johnson, of Washington, D. C., editor of the National Baptist Magazine, precipitated the discussion by a report he submitted on the state of the country, in which he said that the reporting committee viewed with alarms the administration’s attitude toward the Afro-Americans in its refusal to give Negro officers to Negro regiments. He declared that the Convention should go on record as denouncing the administration’s attitude, and he urged the appointment of a committee to go to Washington to present to the President the sentiments of the Convention on the subject. Denounced Governor Black. Addresses were delivered by Dr. J. Anderson Taylor, of Washington; the Rev. A. W. Adams, of Boston; E. E. Anderson, of Virginia; W. S. Holland, of Rhode Island, and Dr. D. W. Wisher, of New York, in which the administration was severely denounced. Some of the speakers declared that the administration was not doing justice to those who had been brave and loyal in the high rebellion, while it had placed in high positions those who had rebelled against the nation. On motion the Convention went on record as denouncing the Governor Black for his refusal to accept a colored regiment of volunteers which was offered during the week by a delegation of colored ministers. The Convention telegraphed congratulations to the Governors of Virginia, North Carolina and Massachusetts for giving colored officers to colored regiments. 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 Denounced Black and M’Kinley. 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 1898-06-25 Title A name given to the resource Denounced Black and M’Kinley. 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 Benton Camper Summary The Planet disagrees with Admiral Dewey’s thoughts of surrendering the Philippines. Support being Spain dominated commerce while Spain had control of the bay and harbor of Manila. Item Type Letter to the Editor Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19070928.1.5&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Dewey’s Protest. Washington, Sept. 23.-Admiral Dewey strongly resents the proposition that has been discussed in a more or less academic manner to surrender the Philippines, which of all men he was a leading factor in bringing under the American flag. In an interview the admiral sets out clearly the reasons which impel him to insist upon the retention of the islands. Singularly enough, in view of the fact that the admiral is a man of war by trade, the strong point of his argument is not based upon the military or naval importance of the archipelago, but almost altogether upon the great value, present and prospective, of the Philippines to America in the extension of our trade with the orient, which he regards as holding out the best promise of commercial expansion. The admiral says: “Abandon the Philippines! I don’t believe our country will ever do that. Certainly it should note because it has altogether too much at stake. It is only our control over the Philippines that makes it possible for us to insist upon the open door in the east, toward which our diplomacy has been directed for a number of years. We want our share of the enormous commerce of the east, and we can’t keep the door open for it unless we hold the islands. “Why did Spain for 200 years dominate the commerce of the orient? Just because she had the bay and harbor of Manila as a great commercial and naval base. That base can be just as useful to us commercially as it was to Spain. For the past ten years every strong European nation has been trying to get a foothold for commercial and naval purposes in eastern waters-Germany, England, France and Russia. Through the fortunate of war the United States obtained rightfully and without chicanery the best and most strategic position possible, giving us superior naval and commercial advantages over the other nations. What sort of common sense would it be for us to give up such a position? “Suppose we should dispose of the Philippines and Japan should acquire them. See how the islands stretch along the coast. Here are the Japanese islands, here is Formosa, which, Japan owns, and then come the Philippines. If Japan had them she would command every gateway to the orient, and the United States would be completely shut out. “Everyone concedes that the orient is the future great field for the principal commercial nations of the world. We ought to be the leaders, but we must at least have a share in the enterprise, and in order to do so we must maintain the position we have occupied through force of circumstances in that region. “It has been frequently said that the United States has assumed responsibilities in the Philippines which it cannot pass over to other hands. I do not care to discuss this phase of the situation except to say that I believe the American people will never shrink from such responsibilities as were assumed for them when the United States took over the Philippines.” 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 19070928-Dewey’s Protest.-Camper 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 1907-09-28 Title A name given to the resource Dewey’s Protest. 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 Liam Eynan Summary John Mitchell gave a speech regarding the upcoming presidential election. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP18960912.1.1&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Handbills were distributed throughout Jackson Ward, announcing that a meeting would be held Wednesday night at 8 o'clock, at New Odd Fellows Hall, 3rd street, for the purpose of organizing a campaign club. To this call was attached the name of Mr. Jackson Acres as precinct chairman It was also announced that speeches would be made by Judge Edmond Waddill, Jr., and Col. James H. Brady. Neither of these gentlemen put in an appearance, but at 8 o'clock Gen. Edgar Allen in company with Mr. N. J. Smith slowly walked over the hall swelling the numbers at that hour to about four persons. At 9:15 p. m. by actual count there were 55 persons in the hall. Across the street at Editor Mitchell's residence, a crowd thronged. Chairs were provided and the passersby wondered what it all meant. The meeting at the hall was spiritless and Mr. P. C. Corrigan from Newport News, Va., and another speaker from Portsmouth were mustered in to entertain those present. Now and then a cry was raised for Mitchell. Finally Squire H. F. Jonathan moved that a committee be appointed to proceed to Mr. Mitchell's residence and invite him to come over and deliver an address. This was carried unanimously and Mr. Samuel S. Baker accompanied the Squire on his mission. Across the street upon the arrival of the committee a hurried consultation was held and finally Mr. Mitchell decided to go. Two by two his friends followed. Hon John H. Smyth was speaking as he entered, but stated that he was only occupying the time until the committee returned. Mr. Mitchell urged him to proceed, but he yielded, and amidst great applause Mr. Mitchell spoke on the affairs in the district. He declared that the district leaders had ignored the colored men, that the wages of from 50 cents, $1, and $1.50 per day for political work was out of the question He showed that in Jackson Ward colored men in their contests for councilmanic elections paid $2 per day out of their own pockets. He declared that he was for McKinley, Hobart and Sound Currency. He did not believe that the great leaders of the party would countenance such treatment. He dwelt at length with the customs prevailing among parties, and declared that it was not time to organize any campaign club in that precinct in accordance with Messrs. Allans and Waddill's wishes. The editor spoke an hour and when he concluded, there was loud applause The house was solidly with him. James Hayes, Esq., said he longed for an opportunity to follow Mr. Mitchell in his speech. He agreed with him thoroughly but thought he should practice what he preached. Brother Hayes got no further. Cries of Mitchell were heard and confusion reigned. Editor Mitchell had left the hall at the conclusion of his remarks. In vain Mr. Hayes called for order, spoke of his black skin and abused the voters for not listening to "both sides." They would not hear and the meeting adjourned. During the meeting, Mr. Aaron Dodson said that "those fellows are giving you the devil." whereupon Mr. Hayes struck him and Mr. Dodson choked Mr. Hayes and was about to strike him when friends interfered and the appearance of an officer caused peace to reign again in the land. 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 Sept.docx 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 1896-09-12 Title A name given to the resource Didn’t Organize 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 A Democratic politician, who made speeches against black people, was found dead under the bed of a black prostitute. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP18940414&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound We are opposed to this mixing. White men should stick to their own women. They charge us with immorality and yet they are parties to the immoral acts. He was found there-under a Negro prostitute's bed. We refer to a prominent white Democratic politician of Fluvanna Co. whose name was Charles S. Thomas and who no doubt had made speeches in his lifetime against the Negro. He died in the room of a Negro woman; one whom a respectable colored man would not look upon save with contempt. In her dusky arm he had lain, and ere morning came death's icy hand touched him and he fell to rise no more. They tried to claim he was murdered but lt would not do. He died of the hemorrhage of the lungs, and leaves a wife and five children. He was a member of the Virginia legislature as late as '91-2 and was it one time deacon of a church. How has the mighty fallen! We are sorry he fell by the wayside, but we have warned white men about their lascivious dispositions, advising them to live moral, upright lives. Why should Deacon Thomas love Mary Johnson? She was a Negro and he had a svlfe and five children. It is a sad ending and tends to show that after all the Negro has been the imitator rather than the originator of immorality. One of the Democratic dailies, The State inferred that this colored woman had pulled ex Legislator Thomas in. Here is what it says: "Several gentlemen who knew Mr. Thomas intimately say that he never frequented places of ill repute, but was in every way a strictly moral man. They believe that while he was in a state of intoxication he wandered past the house, and the girl upon recognizing him and his condition, pulled him in for the purpose of robbing him.” What was an ex-deacon doing intoxicated ? What was he doing in the neighborhood of Locust and Tobacco Alleys, a regular ranch for prostitutes? We warned him to let colored prostitutes alone, for when they are cast off by the race, they are bad indeed. Deacon Thomas has gone on before. May God have mercy upon him and may the suddenness of his taking off and the compromising nature of his surrounding be a warnlng to those who have been accustomed to do likewise. White men, stay away from colored women. Colored men, stay away from white women. Let us both do right and fear not. 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 Died Under Her Bed 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 1894-04-14 Title A name given to the resource Died Under Her Bed 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 President McKinley recommends “armed intervention,” since Spain will not cooperate with America’s terms. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP18980409&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated 1 Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound No foreign interference. Their meditation will not be acceptable to the United States. Senator Chandler for war. Other senators echo the sentiments of the member for New Hampshire, and the prospects are that an proposition for intervention without demanding the independence of Cuba will be vigorously combatted. Ten new vessels purchased for the auxiliary navy—Spain’s torpedo flotilla crippled at Cape Verde Islands. Washington, April 6—That the president’s message will go to the congress today was the best information obtainable in Washington last evening, through the kaleidoscope of internal events appears to be moving so rapidly at Madrid as to make possible some new and possible remarkable change in the aspect of affairs that will prevent this statement holding good. The message is ready, makes about 7,000 words, and has been approved by the cabinet. It recommends armed intervention, but so far as known without stating that this should be immediate by the United States, to prevent hostilities and succor for the starving people. It makes an argument against recognition of the independence at this time, and leaves it clear that in the opinion of the administration it is the duty of the government to supervise the affairs fo the island until, in the light of fuller and later knowledge, a stable government can be established. The attitude of congress on this policy official promulgation in the president’s message. The day was prolific of reports of mediation on the part of the European powers, but a summary of all the news on this point is that the powers of Europe cannot agree, and that their interference would be unacceptable to the government fo the United States. Throughout the day unusual activity was manifest at the foreign embassies and legations representing the great powers of Europe. Mr. Cambon, the French ambassador, and Sir Julian Pauncefote, England’s representative, were especially active. The German ambassador, Dr. Bon Holleben, appears to be the only one not actively participating in the conferences, but this is reason to believe he is kept fully advised on the sentiments at Berlin concerning the Spanish situation. Accompanying the diplomatic comment was an undercurrent of suggestion that developments in Cuba were not unlooked for, and that the pressure of the powers and that pope on Spain might yet bring about an armistice in which both Spanish troops and insurgents would participate. Viewed from the official standpoint here, the time for that has gone by, and there is little likelihood that the insurgents could be induced to lay down their arms even for a time. At the Capitol, yesterday tremendous effort was made to have congress support the outlined policy of the president. A general belief was expressed when the house adjourned that a majority of the house committee on foreign affairs was ready to support Mr. McKinley’s plan, and the impression prevailed that a resolution in line with the recommendations of the president would be reported from the committee. There is a great deal of uncertainty regarding the senate committee. A debate which occurred in the executive session of the senate late yesterday afternoon would indicate that, no matter what was the character of the resolution to come from the committee, the resolution would cause a serious and perhaps prolonged discussion. It emphasized the fact that there are two elements in the senate, one for independence with the intervention alone, and these two factions will fight vigorously for their ideas. The prevailing opinions among senators is that the committee will recede from its position for both independence and intervention and report a resolution in accordance with the president’s recommendation for intervention alone, but this is not certain. “The United States ought immediately to declare war against Spain, and to maintain that war until the people of Cuba are made free from Spanish starvation and cruelty and the government of the island firmly established as an independent republic.” This utterance by Senator Chandler, of New Hampshire, in a carefully prepared statement of the position on the Cuban crisis, was the climax of an extended discussion of the subject participated in by several members in the senate yesterday afternoon. Mr. Turner, of Washington took substantially the same position as that of Mr. Chandler, basing his demand for action upon the Maine catastrophe. Mr. Turple, of Indiana, one of the members of the foreign relations committee, briefly but scathingly reviewed the Spanish conduct of Cuban affairs and declared in the strongest terms for intervention that would mean something—that would drive Spain from control of every foot of territory in the western hemisphere. The safety of General Lee, our consuls and other Americans in Cuba is a matter of concern to the state department. Advices from General Lee indicate that the transportation of all Americans from Cuba would take some time, and apparently showed that he did not share fully in the apprehension fault here. It is thought over 1,000 Americans will be eager to leave Havana today. To care for this crowd there are the Fern, the Bache and the Mangrove, all government vessels, and the passenger steamers Olivette and Mascotte. Whether any armed vessel from the Kew West squadron will be at hand when the exodus begins could not be learned, but it was said at the White house that “all Americans would be well cared for.” 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 Diplomatic Talk: In the controversy between Spain and Uncle Sam 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 1898-04-09 Title A name given to the resource Diplomatic Talk: In the controversy between Spain and Uncle Sam 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 Benton Camper Summary The black Infantry in Brownsville, Texas, uses their excellent character ratings to help allow reenlistment rights. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19070105&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Dismissed Soldier Shared Hard tack With Roosevelt. Sergeant Saunders’ Story. Only Four Men Missing When He called the Roll at Brownsville.            Washington, December 21.-Interesting information the Twenty-fifth Infantry (colored) has been compiled at the War Department in response to a senate resolution of inquiry. It includes the individual military record of the 167 soldiers recently dismissed without honor by direction of the President, and a brief history of the 25th Infantry.            These official records show that prior to the final discharge of these soldiers the character of 48 of them was rated as “excellent;” the character of 43 was rated as “very good.” And the character of 37 was rated as “good.” That accounts for 128 of the dismissed soldiers. The remaining thirty- ine members of the battalion is First Sergeant Mingo S. Sanders of Company D, who is one of the few who have applied for re-enlistment, on the score that their past military service has been honest and faithful, In his affidavit regarding the midnight raid at Brownsville, August 13th last, Sanders tells the main events of his life, and his entire knowledge of what occurred at Brownsville in the following quaint but honest way:            “He deposes and says that he is 50 years old; that he has served for a period of twenty-five years, six months and seven days, being a non-commissioned officer for a period of thirteen years and a sergeant for a period of six years: that  he has served in Cuba and the Philippines, three months in Cuba, and was continually on the firing line; that upon the 25th day of June, about nine or ten miles from Siboney in Cuba, Theodore Roosevelt came to him and at his special request his company shared their supply of hard-tack with his command; that in the Philippine campaign he charged up Comanche mountain as first sergeant, North Luzon, on January 5, 1900.            “That on January 21, 1901, he captured Corporal I. Mauser and W. Remington, near Cabangan; that on March 14th he captured fourteen rifles, one saber, near Wilkins, camp.            “Affiant doeth further say that he was garrisoned at Fort Brown, Tex., on the 13th day of August, 1906, and a member of Company B, 25th United States Infantry. That on August 13th, 1906 near four o’clock, Lieut. George C. Lawson, company commander, said to him: ‘Sergeant, are there any men in town on pass?’ To which he replied, “No sir, no men on pass.” Lieut. Lawson said, ‘Send me two responsible men.’ Affiant obeyed said order and sent Sergt. Walter McCurey and Corporal Waddington. Said Officer Lawson told the men to go all over the town and if they saw any of Company B’s men to tell them to report at quarters at once. Said officer asked affiant to publish on retreat that no man of the company would be allowed in town after 8 o’clock            “Affiant further says that on the evening of the 13th of August, 1906 he retired to his quarters, about 500 yards east of Company B’s quarters that he was aroused about 12:30 by his wife, and that he heard firing, which, from his long army experience, he knew that there were mixed arms being fired. He at once rushed to his company’s quarters, gave the order to fall in, and proceeded to call the roll. The time when he was first aroused and the calling of the roll consumed about ten minutes. That on roll call of fifty-seven.’ 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 19070105-DISMISSED SOLDIER SHARED HARD TACK WITH ROOSEVELT.-Camper 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 1907-01-05 Title A name given to the resource Dismissed Soldier Shared Hard tack With Roosevelt. 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 Benton Camper Summary After an earthquake strikes Jamaica, their governor defiantly refuses aid from the U.S. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19070126.1.4&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Don’t Want American Aid Governor of Jamaica Objects to U. S. Sailors in Kingston.              Kingston, Jamaica, Jan. 21. – Rear Admiral Davis’ mission of mercy to stricken Kingston came to an abrupt and painful conclusion in consequence of Governor Swettenham’s objection to the presence of American sailors engaged in the work of clearing the streets, guarding property and succoring the wounded and sick, culminating in a letter to the admiral peremptorily requesting him to re=embark all parties which had been landed.              Admiral Davis was greatly shocked and pained and paid a formal visit to Governor Swettenham, informing him that the United States battleships Missouri and Indiana and the gunboat Yankton would sail at once.              On the afternoon of the salute incident Rear Admiral Davis wrote Governor Swettenham, apologizing for the salute and offering to render any assistance possible to the stricken people.              Governor Swettenham responded Friday as follows:              “Dear Admiral-Thanks very much for your letter, your kind call and all the assistance given or offered us. While I most heartily appreciate the very generous offers of assistance, I feel it my duty to ask you to re-embark the working party and all parties which your kindness prompted you to land.              “If in consideration of the American vice consul’s assiduous attentions to his family at his country house the American consulate needs guarding in your opinion, although he was present and it was not guarded an hour ago, I have   no objection to your detailing a force for the sole purpose of guarding; but the party must have no firearms and nothing more offensive than clubs or staves for this function.              “I find your working party was helping Mr. Crosswell clean his store Crosswell was delighted that the work was done without cost. If your excellency should remain long enough, I am sure almost all the private owners would be glad of the services of the navy to save expense.              “It is no longer a question of humanity; all the dead died days ago and the work of having them buried is merely one of convenience.              “I believe the police surveillance of the city is adequate for the protection of private property. I may remind your excellency that not long ago it was discovered that thieves had lodged in and pillaged the residence of some New York millionaire during his absence in the summer; but this would not have justified a British admiral landing an armed party and assisting the New York police.              “I have the honor to be, with profound gratitude and the highest respect, your obedient servant,              “Alexander Swettenham, Governor.” 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 19070126-DON’T WANT AMERICAN AID-Camper 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 1907-01-26 Title A name given to the resource Don’t Want American Aid 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 Benton Camper Summary Roosevelt talks about the progress of race relations in the country at the inauguration of Dr. Thirkield as President of Howard University. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19071123.1.1&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Dr. Thirkield Takes Office. President Roosevelt Makes a Practical Address. Rev. Dr. Wilbur Patterson Thirkield, was yesterday installed as President of Howard University. The exercises were held in Rankin Memorial Chapel, on the university campus and picturesqueness was lent to the occasion by the multitude of academic robes and the red, green and purple hoods of honorary college degrees. The installation took place amid a distinguished gathering, which included Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States; James Bryce, British Ambassador; Andrew Carnegie, Rt. Rev. Henry Y. Satterlee, bishop of Washington; James R. Garfield, Secretary of the Interior; Dr. Elmer E. Brown, United States Commissioner of Education; Rev. Dr. William Ingraham Haven, of New York, District Commissioner MacFarland, many prominent members of the alumni of the institution, and representatives from more than forty other universities and schools of higher education. As the long academic procession of men, distinguished in scholarship science, the various professions, and the affairs of the world marched from the office of the president of the university to the ivy-clad chapel nearby, it formed a galaxy of rich color and a picture of impressive solemnity which marked the importance of the occasion. … Progress Of The Race. All the speakers emphasized the remarkable progress which the colored race has made in forty years since it has enjoyed freedom. President Roosevelt pointed to the material gain which has been achieved by the race, a gain which he declared to be an indispensable step and a long one, in building the structure of a higher life, which must have as a basis some material foundation. He said that he knew of no men from any college in the country who have heavier burdens to bear than the graduates of Howard University. He urged them to bear these buoyantly and bravely. He spoke of the responsibility which they owe to their race throughout the country, and advised them strongly not to remain in Washington after graduation to secure a government, but to go out into the small places, where their efforts will tell for the good of their race. Mr. Roosevelt spoke in particular of the excellent work which has been accomplished by the theological and medical graduates of the university and said that the same applies to all the other departments of the institution. President Roosevelt’s Address. President Roosevelt said, in part: “During forty years, practically during the time that has elapsed since the emancipation proclamation the colored citizens of the United States have accumulated property, until now they have some $350,000,000 worth of taxable property in this country. During the same forty years they have been making for themselves homes, until now there are 500,000 homes owned and occupied by the colored citizens of our country. When a man and woman grow to acquire a certain amount of property above all when they grow to own and occupy their own home, it is proof positive that they have made long strides forward along the path of good citizenship; and the colored man, when he acquires property, acquires a home, has taken that indispensable first step, a long, long step. … 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 19071123-Dr. Thirkield Takes Office.-Camper 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 1907-11-23 Title A name given to the resource Dr. Thirkield Takes Office. 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 Dr. Booker T. Washington sends a “telegram of congratulation” to Secretary Taft for his presidential nomination and offers his assistance. Item Type Article Image No URL https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/virginia?a=d&d=RP19080704&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN------- Topic Government and Politics Times Repeated Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound The rather remarkable telegram of congratulation, sent by Dr. Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee Institute to Hon. William H. Taft, congratulating him upon his nomination and virtually pledging to him not only his own assistance, but that of the race will prove interesting reading and will be regarded as significant in showing the position of the distinguished educator upon political questions. We regard it as indicating that Dr. Washington is “up to his ears” in politics and that he will prove an important factor in wheeling into line the rebellious battalion of Negro voters, now quarreling in the doubtful states. But here is the telegram: “Most hearty and sincere congratulations. You more than deserve it all. I feel quite sure you will be triumphantly elected to the Presidency, and that my race will assist in bringing about the result.” Dr. Washington declares that Secretary Taft is the right man for the right place for he more than deserves it all. Does he know some of the characteristics of the genial statesman, with which the public at large is not acquainted? Has he received assurances for the welfare of his people, that will not bear the light of day or stand repeating before an audience of critics? It would seem so for Dr. Washington says that Mr. Taft more than deserves it all. WE are puzzling over this statement for Dr. Washington carefully weighs his words and he carefully plans his actions. He rarely makes a mistake and he knows how to look out for himself and for those affiliated with him. He is evidently the referee for the present administration in its dealing with the citizens of color and for the telegram, it seems to indicate that he has the job “nailed down” with the future administration as well. But what kind of telegram will Dr. Washington be able to send Hon. William Jennings Bryan, when he is nominated and how can he enter the White House, if the distinguished Ohioan is defeated and the man from Nebraska occupies the divans at the White House? But then Dr. Washington has no doubt seen far enough ahead to realize that no embarrassment will follow as a result of his attitude upon these all important questions. We should like to know if President Taft will insist upon colored men proving their innocence instead of the government establishing their guilt> We should like to know if any provisions will be made for the reinstatement of the member of Companies B, C and D of the Twenty-fifth Infantry? Dr. Washington says that Mr. Taft will be triumphantly elected and if his opinion is worth anything, and it usually is not at fault, then the reason for his hearty attitude towards the able candidate is apparent. Well, we are wondering over the rapid shaping of events, the changed attitude of President Roosevelt, the admission to the Republican National Convention of the “lily-white” delegates and the “steamroller” processes in dealing with the colored ones. Dr. Washington is a great leader and he has a motive in all of his actions. We confess though that we are unable to understand these compromising positions now being assumed by some of our great men. The Republican Party should stand true to its principles. The compromising attitude now being adopted will hardly be tolerate by Negroes of ability, education, and money. Men must be recognized according to worth and not on account of color. It may be that Dr. Washington has assurances that the Party will live up to the plank in the platform, with reference to the Negro. If it will do this and insure justice in the army and navy as well as in civil life, this distinguished educator’s attitude is explained and peace and plenty will be found in all of this land. 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 July4 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 1908-07-04 Title A name given to the resource Dr. Washington and the Presidency