Typed and spelled as written:
Kay Cunningham
The Marlin Democrat
Marlin, Texas Thursday, October 22, 1903
Colored Delegates Are Elected.
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To Attend Negro Convention At
Houston
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Pursuant to
a call from state chairman, M. H. Broyles, the colored men of Falls county met
at the court house on the 17th, and elected delegates to the Texas negro
Convention, which convenes in Houston on the 29th, inst.
The meeting was called to order by State Secretary L. S. Simmons, after
which a temporary organization was perfected, by electing Wm. Banks, chairman
and W. M. Lee secretary; the same was made permanent.
A committee of three, composed of L. S. Simmons, R. S. Childs and Tom Brodus
were appointed to select fifteen delegates. While the committee was out short
speeches were made by James Jackson,
et al, touching on the welfare of their race.
The following delegates were chosen: Wm. Banks, Wm Lee, S. E. Collins, P.
A. Armstrong, R. C. Shaw, L. S. Simmons, J. H. Childs, T. B. Brodus, E. L.
Jackson, J. Washington, P. F. Fields, A. Z. Wheeler, R. L. Williams, G. W. Greer
and Dr. R. S. Childs.
The convention which the delegates are to attend, was organized last October
in Houston, and has for its object, plans, etc., which will better their race
along all lines which will better their race morally and industrially and to
encourage good citizenship. Since the organization many subordinate
organizations have been organized, and formed law and order clubs, which has
brought about a more friendly feeling among the people whom they are to live.
Secretary.
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