10/20/1905: Mr. Modesty Shocked

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Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign Platte County Black History Repository

Entry/Object ID

NP.0876

Collection

Newspaper Articles

Archive Items Details

Description

Mr. Modesty Shocked - - The Kansas City Journal of Monday says Phillip Modesty, also colored, was run over that day by a street car. Phillip was struck on the head and the car was not badly damaged. He was slightly hurt. Phillip will be remembered as a Platte City gemmen of color.

Date(s) of Creation

10/20/1905

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Free Blacks

Other Name

Modesty, Phillip

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

The Landmark (Platte City, MO, 1866-1963): 10/20/1905, p. 1

Copyright

Copyright Details

© 2026 BAAC All Rights Reserved

Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/6/2026

General Notes

Note

Platte City, Missouri

Note

1905.10.20 Philip Modesty The_Landmark_1905_10_20_1.pdf

Note

BAAC workbook: 1839-(open) Newspaper Articles CatalogIt version.xlsx [Newspapers begun 04.16.26]

Created By

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Create Date

September 2, 2026

Updated By

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Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

10/20/1905: Mr. Modesty Shocked