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May 6, 1913.

J.P.T.-#7

C. C. Clements - is the Editor of
Star of Zion, the Official Church of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church. He comes from the
state of North Carolina, and will be vouched for, as
I understand, by Secretary Daniels and Senator
Overman. Recognition is sought for Mr. Clements
because of his high standing amongst the colored
people and his identification with the newspaper in
question. He was a strong advocate of President
Wilson during the last campaign. He is a candidate
for Minister to Liberia.

Frank Wheaton, of New York City. Mr.
Wheaton is a college graduate and practices law in
New York. He occupies a prominent position as a
colored lawyer and is very influential amongst the
colored people. He is a candidate for Consul to
Sierra Leone.

James A. Howard, of Harrisburg, Pa. -
is editor of New Era, a paper circulating amongst
the colored people - is a graduate of a Quaker School

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