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August 2, 1901
The Seattle Republican
Seattle, King County, Washington
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Kentucky Governor Beckham opposes building a colored church next to his Frankfort home due to noisy worship, threatening to relocate the state capitol. The Republican defends him, urging fair consideration amid colored community condemnation.
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GOV. BECKHAM OBJECTS.
Over in Kentucky and even in a number of exchanges edited by colored men, a strong condemnation has been registered by the colored folk on account of Governor Beckham objecting to having a colored church built on a lot adjoining his home in Frankfort, Ky. So bitterly opposed to the proposition is he that he threatens to have the capitol of the state removed from Frankfort if the church goes up. The Republican sees nothing to condemn the governor for on this point and if the colored folk themselves will stop and consider, they will remember that they serve God more demonstratively than any other race, many of them pray as though He were deaf, and their shouts and hallelujahs mingled with their excitable prayers, especially in a large congregation, are by no means pleasant even to colored folk themselves who do not believe in that way of serving the Lord, and if the governor is satisfied in his mind that the congregation that contemplates building by the side of him will prove just such a demonstrative congregation as is mentioned above, he should not be condemned for not wanting the church built by the side of his home. Kentucky rebels do a whole lot of things that deserve the condemnation of all good people, but here is one objection from them that is deserving of a fair and impartial consideration before being condemned.
Over in Kentucky and even in a number of exchanges edited by colored men, a strong condemnation has been registered by the colored folk on account of Governor Beckham objecting to having a colored church built on a lot adjoining his home in Frankfort, Ky. So bitterly opposed to the proposition is he that he threatens to have the capitol of the state removed from Frankfort if the church goes up. The Republican sees nothing to condemn the governor for on this point and if the colored folk themselves will stop and consider, they will remember that they serve God more demonstratively than any other race, many of them pray as though He were deaf, and their shouts and hallelujahs mingled with their excitable prayers, especially in a large congregation, are by no means pleasant even to colored folk themselves who do not believe in that way of serving the Lord, and if the governor is satisfied in his mind that the congregation that contemplates building by the side of him will prove just such a demonstrative congregation as is mentioned above, he should not be condemned for not wanting the church built by the side of his home. Kentucky rebels do a whole lot of things that deserve the condemnation of all good people, but here is one objection from them that is deserving of a fair and impartial consideration before being condemned.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Governor Beckham
Colored Church
Frankfort Ky
Racial Objection
Noisy Worship
State Capitol Threat
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Beckham
Where did it happen?
Frankfort, Ky.
Story Details
Key Persons
Governor Beckham
Location
Frankfort, Ky.
Story Details
Governor Beckham objects to a colored church being built adjacent to his home in Frankfort, Kentucky, due to anticipated noisy worship services, and threatens to move the state capitol if it proceeds. The Republican newspaper defends his position, suggesting colored people consider their demonstrative religious practices and not condemn him hastily.