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When elected in 1921, Amos Scott became Philadelphia's first African-American magistrate.

Tribune advertisement announcing Hobson R. Reynolds' run for magistrate.

Newspaper report of two armed robberies, one in Philadelphia and one in Camden. "West Indian Johnny" is thought to be connected with the potentially related stickups.

A flyer, advertising the campaign of Amos M. Scott for Magistrate of Philadelphia. The election was held September 20.

This flyer advertised a public meeting of Amos M. Scott, the first elected black magistrate.