The Broad Ax

SOCIETY NEWS PUBLISHED FREE Vol. XXXII. 5 C [Name] M. B. HON. GEORGE E. BRENNAN Everything seems to indicate on the political surre George E. Brennan will be elected to the Unite state from Illinois on Tuesday, November 2. carry Cook County by more than two hund majority. He is emphatically in favor of li beers without saloons. As the old saying goes Republican the whole country goes the s as this city and county will go wet the state go the same way. seems to indicate on the political sur- Brennan will be elected to the Uni- llinois on Tuesday, November 2. Oak County by more than two hund- He is emphatically in favor of li- without saloons. As the old saying publican the whole country goes the s- y and county will go wet the state me way. Everything seems to indicate on the political surface that Hon. George E. Brennan will be elected to the United States Senate from Illinois on Tuesday, November 2. That he will carry Cook County by more than two hundred thousand majority. He is emphatically in favor of light wines and beers without saloons. As the old saying goes, if Maine goes Republican the whole country goes the same way; and as this city and county will go wet the state of Illinois will go the same way. PRELIMINARY SESQUI-CENTENNIAL CONVENTION CALL Boston, Mass, Oct. 4, 1926. LISTEN: The 19th annual meeting of the N. E. R. League will be held in Varick A. M. E. Zion Church, 19th and Catherine Sts., Philadelphia, Oct. 20-24. It will be a nation-wide race assembly in the birth city of the Declaration of Independence, at the gates of the Declaration's Sesqui-Centennial Celebration Exposition, to which all Colored America is invited to send delegates to press for enforcement by the Nation of the Declaration's tenets of liberty, equality and life protection for MAN. branch League of Equal Rights Citizens Committee and holding mass meeting to send delegates; or let churches and present race bodies delegate representatives, or both ways. As a race we must strike a historic united blow for rights in this Declaration Sesqui-Centennial year. ON TO PHILADELPHIA to decide paramount issues for race in this federal elector and for pardon of our Houston Martyrs. Send us word of meetings and delegates, especially on Oct. 10 and 17 Sesqui, race historical pamphlets sent for 2 cent stamp, Colored Pioneers of the American Revolution. Rev. Geo. Frazier Miller, N. Y. LOOK: The League has pushed for this since Jan. 1, with the big antisegregation petition to President Coolidge, in July. See that your city or county is represented by forming [Image of a man in a suit with a tie and a serious expression]. M. H. [Name] HON. GEORGE B. HOLMES One of the able and popular judges of the Mun Chicago, who will be re-elected as such Tuber 2. le and popular judges of the Munie who will be re-elected as such Tue One of the able and popular judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago, who will be re-elected as such Tuesday, November 2. Vol. XXXII. 5 CENTS PER COPY . the political surface that Hon. elected to the United States Sen- y, November 2. That he will be than two hundred thousand in favor of light wines and the old saying goes, if Maine country goes the same way; and go wet the state of Illinois will branch League of Equal Rights Citizens Committee and holding mass meeting to send delegates; or let churches and present race bodies delegate representatives, or both ways. As a race we must strike a historic, united blow for rights in this Declaration Sesqui-Centennial year. ON TO PHILADELPHIA to decide paramount issues for race in this federal elecition and for pardon of our Houston Martyrs. Send us word of meetings and delegates, especially on Oct. 10 and 17. Sesqui. race historical pamphlets sent for 2 cent stamp, Colored Pioneers of the American Revolution. Rev. Geo. Frazier Miller, N. Y., Pres.; Rev. T. S. Harten, N. Y., Organizer and Director of Soldier Pardon Petition Drive, 443 Franklin Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.; Wm. Monroe Trotter, Corr. See. THE LONDON PRESS edges of the Municipal Court of acted as such Tuesday, Novem- THE BROAD AX THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, OCTOBER 9, 1926 Hon. George E. Brennan, the People's Candidate for United States Senator from Illinois, Has Become One of the Most Talked About Personages in This Broad Land. He Worked Himself Up from the Ranks of the Laboring People, Until He Has Become One of the Best and Most Successful Business Men in this Country, and He Is Amply Qualified to Represent the People of Illinois in the United States Senate. RE-ELECT HON. JOHN E. CONROY Hon. George E. Brennan, Democratic candidate for United States Senator from Illinois, boldly stands out in the present day history as one of the great Americans who work long and hard and in the end accomplish great things which will alway live in the hearts of their fellow men for all time to come. Being full of pluck and determination he started climbing the ladder from the very lowest to its highest rung of the ladder which leads on up to the greatest success in all the affairs in this life. He was not born with a silver or golden spoon in his mouth and he was forced to work his way on up at hard labor. He landed in this great city from Braidwood, Illinois, more than thirty years ago. That was the turning point of his boyhood. It was then a growing, ambitious, hustling coal mining camp. When he was very young he found employment in a coal mine. His underground service was cut short by an accident, which caused him to lose a leg. That affliction was the turning point of the career that is now finding its most important expression in his candidacy for the great office of United States Senator from the State of Illinois. It roused his fighting spirit. He could no longer work at manual labor. Therefore, he had to readjust himself to a new outlook upon life. Brennan Becomes a Teacher He went to school. His industry, his intelligence, his tireless application, plus his new-found ambition, drove him onward and upward until he was equipped intellectually to become a teacher. He taught school and was successful. Hon. John E. Conroy, Democratic candidate for member of the Board of Assessors of Cook County, to fill out the vacancy caused by the untimely death of the late Michael K. Sheridan, was born in this city August 14, 1888, at 116 Sherman Street, in time graduating with high honors from the elementary and high schools and immediately thereafter he entered the real estate business with his father, with offices at 5540 S. Racine Ave., this city, which he still successfully conducts at the same old stand. In 1908, Mr. Conroy and his highly esteemed wife, Mrs. Conroy, were happily united in marriage and they and their highly accomplished daughter, Miss Mary Alice Conroy, reside in a lovely home at 5659 S. Throop St., and they are the best of buddies. Engaged in Real Estate Business at an Early Age As stated before that Mr. Conroy started in the real estate business when a very young hustling man and by hanging right to it he knows the real value of every foot of ground in Cook County and anyone possessing one-half ounce of brains can readily see that he is the right man to serve Mr. Brennan's most wonderful career, whose name has become a household word throughout many parts of the world. Do they not indelibly fix in your mind the conviction that he was a courageous, high-minded and ambitious boy who overcame an almost insurmountable handicap and that in the winning of that fight he developed the traits of character which, in the intervening years, have raised him to his present position of high distinction in the business world, as well as to leadership of the Democracy of Cook County and the State of Illinois? Mr. Brennan has been the sole representative of the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company of Baltimore for seventeen years. Under his competent guidance the business of that enterprise has grown amazingly. Mr. Brennan has become one of the outstanding leaders of the insurance world. Unanimous Choice for Leader Mr. Brennan became the leader of his party following the death of the late Roger C. Sullivan. He had no rival for the succession, and in that fact probably can be found the most substantial and important phase of his personality. He stood out a boldly outlined, dominant figure, whose right to sit among the mighty nobody cared to contest. What he has achieved as the leader of his party is comparatively recent history. His first campaign in 1922, following the Republican cataclysmms of 1920, when Harding carried Cook County by more than 400,000, may be accepted as a test of his ability and constructive capacity. It was a masterpiece of intelligent direction and management. The Democratic party won a sweeping victory. Mr. Brennan modestly passed the credit on to his subordinates. as a member of the Board of Assessors of Cook County, for aside from Mr. Conroy there is not one other member of that taxing body residing on the southwest side. Mr. Conroy Held in High Regard His enviable record is evidenced by the many friends who regard his opinions with a great deal of value. Those who have had occasion to transact business with Mr. Conroy have come to regard his integrity as well as his knowledge of public affairs as absolutely reliable and authoritative. He was appointed by the Board of Local Improvements as condemnation commissioner for La Salle Street widening. Business Men's Choice In addition to holding office of Assessor, Mr. Conroy holds the important position of president of the Ashland Avenue and 55th Street Business Men's Association. The members of this capable organization hold Mr. Conroy in high regard because of the many accomplishments he has effected for this organization. Mr. Conroy Was a Steadfast Friend of the Late Michael K. Sheridan He is well qualified to fulfill Mr. Sheridan's office. He was one of his Isn't it singular how big men, sure of their own powers, always do things like that? **He Gave Dever to Chicago** Then he gave Mayor Dever to the people of Chicago during the following spring, thereby bringing to the city a sense of peace and security which they had not felt for many years. In that campaign, Mr. Brennen exhibited that rare understanding of the public mind which it is the good fortune of but few to possess, and only those gifted with the most priceless of attributes—common sense. It probably will be inexplicable to many Democrats, that after 30 years of abstinence from office holding Mr. Brennan, seated on the top of his political world, enjoying the confidence and respect of leaders of his party everywhere, and, likewise, a power greater than, and, likewise, a power greater than, that of any political leader, should suddenly step into the limelight as a candidate for United States Senator. He Yielded to Friends In its last analysis his act was in harmony with his entire career. All his life Mr. Brennan has been doing things for others. He never has been afraid to make sacrifices upon the altars of benevolence, friendship or politics. When he found that no outstanding Democrat wanted to run for Senator and that either it would be necessary to nominate some comparatively unknown person or leave a vacancy on the ticket, he said he would make the race himself. It required a big sacrifice, personal, political, financial, to enter the contest, but when his party associates and advisers assured him that by doing so he would add strength to his party's ticket, he yielded and is now in the race. Without the least doubt about it he is headed for the United States Senate. closest friends for many years. He knew full well Mr. Sheridan's ideals and thoughts regarding civic affairs. He enjoyed the absolute confidence of his esteemed friend and always sought to be of assistance to him in every possible way. These few facts are sufficient to indicate how well qualified Mr. Conroy is to fill the position to which he has been appointed and to which he will be elected on Tuesday, November 2. Mr. Conroy, who is a nephew of Mr. D. F. Kelly, manager of the Fair, State and Adams Streets, is vice-president of the 16th Ward Democratic Organization and he is a warm friend of Hon. Terence F. Moran, the best and the most hustling alderman that that ward has ever had. Mr. Conroy is not ashamed to let the people know that like Alderman Moran he has many friends among the colored voters residing in the new 16th ward, and in other parts of this city, who will assist him to make a fast home run on Tuesday, November 2, and become one of the members of the Board of Assessors of Cook County. For in every way he would be the right man in the right place. M. B. MR. JOHN E. CONROY Photo by Walinger, Chicago President of the Ashland Avenue and 55th Street Business Men's Association. He is one of the many successful business men residing on the Southwest side and on Tuesday, November 2, he will be elected one of the members of the Board of Assessors of Cook County. M. HON. GEORGE F. HARDING The Next Treasurer of Cook County BULLETIN No. 77—WARNINGS TO THE STOREKEEPER By Chief of Police Morgan A. Collins Burglar alarms should be tested daily by storekeepers whose places of business are so equipped, according to the weekly police bulletin issued yesterday by Chief of Police Morgan A. Collins, who, at the same time, advised that night lights be kept burning. In addition, he advised that the safe be kept in a spot, visible from the outside. The bulletin follows: Burglar of stores after closing hours can be greatly reduced if storekeepers exercise proper precautions. Don't rely on ordinary locks, dead locks are much more reliable and not so easily forced. Before leaving at night—set your burglar alarms. Equip your windows also with alarms and test them daily. Burglar rarely enter a place where a light is burning. Keep the interior of your store illuminated after closing hours. Have your safe and cash register placed so that the police officer on the post can plainly see them. Before leaving at night make a thorough inspection of places where a thief may conceal himself, especially in rear of stairways and in the basement. Do not allow a large amount of Do not allow a large amount of money to accumulate; deposit it in the SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BROAD AX No. 4 OHN E. CONROY And Avenue and 55th Street Business He is one of the many successful busi- siters the Southwest side and on Tuesday, be elected one of the members of the of Cook County. bank during the course of the day. Valuable merchandise should not be left overnight in windows and showcases. It attracts thieves. By your vigilance you will assist the police department in protecting your property against thieves, and if you cause the arrest of one of them, help us to convict them. WITH FT. DEARBORN CLUB The Ft. Dearborn Elks 1927 Marching Club, with a membership of 85 members to start the new year and term with, is planning to hold its first Sunday evening forum Oct. 10th at the club parlors, 3920 Grand Blvd. Among the participants at this time will be Miss Gertrude M. Jackson, Mrs. Hattie Ball Lewis, Albert Simms, Little Lucile Mathews, Mme. Lillie Ward Nelson. Dr. Frank J. Hawkins will be the speaker. M. B. Rogers is chairman. GO ON EASTERN TRIP Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Emery, 3104 Cottage Grove Ave., are en route on a trip east to visit with friends. They will first visit Mrs. P. Rollins at Ben ton Harbor, Mich., then go to Atlantic City, N. J., as the guests of Mrs. H. Rhone, 36 N. Indiana Ave., after which they will visit in New York, Buffalo and Washington. M. HON. FREEMAN LEROY FAIRBANK Assistant State's Attorney of Cook County, who has had charge of the Grand Jury for some years, Republican candidate for Judge of the Municipal Court of Chicago; he is one of the best friends of the colored people in Chicago; he is a highly honored Mason and continues to travel east on the square; he will become one of the Judges of the Municipal Court Tuesday, November 2. COLORFUL NEWS MOVIES By THE CAMERAMAN (Preston News Service) 1. Election Day Possibilities 2. "Mothers' Pension" Lawe 3. The Spirit of Florida 4. Cologram Election Day Possibilities After months of dissertation (but not action) upon the power of the ballot, Negro voters in northern states will go to the November polls and express their choice as to whom shall represent them as the executives of their states and in the Halls of Congress. What is the power of the vote, and what are the possible effects of its potential strength or weakness this November? Maryland, which normally boasts of 150,000 eligible voters of the Race, is already dismayed because of the FAILURE of the eligibles to send out their full strength in the recent primaries. The majority of voters, it is stayed at home, with their talents; and, if they pursue this apathetic trend on registration days, it is readily discernible that the Maryland 09 - 12 1930 109 The best and by far the most popular and proficient Cook County who is bound to be re-elected to honored position, Tuesday, November 2. He is a connected with many social, secret and fraternal Knights of Columbus, Royal League, Elks, Country Club, Iroquois Club and Knights of S He is held in the highest esteem by His Eminent Cardinal Mundelein, Archbishop of Chicago. by far the most popular and proficient entity who is bound to be re-elected to position, Tuesday, November 2. He is a with many social, secret and fratern of Columbus, Royal League, Elks, Club, Iroquois Club and Knights of Saints in the highest esteem by His Eminent Mundelein, Archbishop of Chicago. The best and by far the most popular and proficient Clerk of Cook County who is bound to be re-elected to his time-honored position, Tuesday, November 2. He is prominently connected with many social, secret and fraternal societies: Knights of Columbus, Royal League, Elks, Edgebrook Country Club, Iroquois Club and Knights of St. Gregory. He is held in the highest esteem by His Eminence George Cardinal Mundelein, Archbishop of Chicago. Negro vote will have no potential force or influence during the coming two years. New York with an approximate Negro eligible list of 200,000, has the chance to be forceful. If it will, it can defeat the present Congressional incumbent from the Twenty-first District, who, it is said has just given glaring insult to the colored women of the State. The Negro Tammany wing, is, of course, well organized; and it is unfortunate that New York's 200,000 strong are not definitely pledged en bloc to agreed candidacies and principles. Ohio will send approximately 165,000 voters to the polls, the majority of whom indicate that they are pledged to Donaghey for Governor and Willis for Senator. This seems to be the slate of the entire State vote, and no special benefits will accrue, from the standpoint of voting strength, to the Negro vote if this plan carries, excepting, of course, the election of two officials, whom the State seems to love. Salient issues of importance to the 1930 popular and proficient Clerk of and to be re-elected to his time- November 2. He is prominently secret and fraternal societies: Royal League, Elks, Edgebrook lb and Knights of St. Gregory. steem by His Eminence George bishop of Chicago. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, OCTOBER 9, 1926 Negroes of Ohio, do not seem to have been brought to the attention of the candidates by any one excepting the watchful Harry Smith, Editor of the Cleveland Gazette. Apparently, the prosperity of the State is accepted as a "let-well-enough-alone" virtue. Approximately 235,000 Negroes in Pennsylvania will vote in November. The bulk of those votes is in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Harrisburg. Pennsylvania is already a staunch Republican stronghold. These three blocs of Negro voters, however, if properly organized, can wield untold influence in the districts named, by exacting pledges from the parties and candidates in the field. Indiana, with her approximately 65,000 Negro votes, is still restive. Klan influence is said to be the cause of such restiveness; and skepticism has beset the voting ranks because of the failure of the State parties to clarify this issue. The Hoosiers are in a dilemma. Yet they have a live, virile, leadership, which, if followed, should bring influential results. Illinois, of course, is always ready for the polls. Its approximately 190,000 voters will follow in the lead of Ed. Wright's Chicago machine, frictionless, efficient, and determinedly influential. The Illinois group will get, at least, SOME of what it wants, because its contents holds the deciding vote; they are organized, and they have leadership. In conclusion, with the remaining exception of Kentucky, the other states do not reveal this year's Negro vote as being of striking importance. The sin of procrastination in registering and otherwise qualifying for voting eligibility will take a heavy toll from the total vote cast. Lack of national organization still besets the ranks, and the result absence of platforms, policies, and unity does not indicate any showing in 1926 which will make the country stay awake nights taking notice of the Negro vote of this year. 'Tis sad, but true. 2. "Mothers' Pension" Lawe Negro mothers, struggling with large families and home responsibilities, need to know what forty-two (42) states now have "Mothers' Pension" laws, providing for aid of children in their homes. More than 130,000 children are at present receiving such aid; and although it does not appear how many colored children are included in the estimated 400,000 kiddies who need augmented help in their rearing, it is a foregoing conclusion that a meritorious percentage of the needy, if known, would comprise youngsters of the Race. New York City has discovered that it is spending $28.40 a month per capita to care for children in institutions, but that only a little over $15 a month is expended for dependent children in their homes. It is interesting to know, from the interesting study which the U. S. Children's Bureau has made of this question, that in such progressive states as New York, California, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Minnesota, New Jersey, Maine, etc., more than 200 children per 100,000 population are receiving the aid granted through the instrumentality of mothers' pensions; while in Arkansas, Texas, Tennessee, Va., etc., where surely the need is great, less than 20 children per 100,000 population are receiving mothers' pension aid. In Maryland, the mothers' aid legislation has become inoperative. Colored mothers comprises a larger increment of wage-earners than does any other American group, and it is cheaper to save the children in the home than it is to care for them in the public institutions provided by the states. Colored parents should not be too proud. They should make earnest inquiry regarding this particular benefit, and avail themselves of it. In fact, among the early duties of the Negro welfare associations should be that of pointing out the full list of public utilities which states provide to safeguard their citizenship. A dollar spent at home is easier on the home, the taxpayers, and the community at large than one spent in the maintenance and upkeep of public institutions. If any mothers are deserving of pensions, surely it is the colored mothers, who devoted their generations to toil and endeavor, and at the same time reared and are now rearing children good enough to war, labor, and indulge in all the necessities of American life. Word has come from the Everglades that the spirit of Florida is as dominant as ever. This is as it should be absque hoc (without this) that the recent baptism of the East Coast should have purged Florida of its personified self-esteem and bigotry. The world mourns with Florida in the terrible catastrophe which reeked fury upon the most prejudiced section of the state, where whites and blacks were ushered into an early grave. No one can hold that, like Sodom and DR. GORDON H. JACKSON AND HIS BRIDE As they appeared when they emerged from St. Phillip's Episcopal Church, New York City, near December 1, 1923. Miss May Robinson Walker, heartily joined in the million dollar wedding to which nine thousand invitations had been sent to both white and colored. It was by far the swellest wedding ever held among the colored people in the United States. After it was all over, Mrs. Jackson presented her husband with a fine baby boy, but that did not prevent the whole thing from busting up, and now they have come to the parting of the way. Dr. Gordon H. Jackson and his wife, Mrs. May Walker Jackson, have come to the parting of the ways, according to admissions on both sides which have been made here this week. The doctor is reported to have moved from the palatial apartment on exclusive Michigan boulevard, which he and Mrs. Jackson recently occupied, and to have hired lodgings in a local hotel. A divorce, by mutual consent of both parties, is contemplated. Thus comes the first determined break in the famous "million-dollar wedding" of May Walker, the adopted Gomorrah, the wake of destruction was necessarily Retribution. It may have been a warning; yet God loves even His enemies. But the spirit of Florida—the bad along with the good—is as active as ever. In an order aimed, particularly at black men and women, Miami has enacted a "work-or-go-to-jail" ordinance. As usual, of course, the hewers of wood and drawers of water, disdained by Miami and heretofore terrorized by its practices, are the persecuted objects of the order seeking to L. H. C. [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. HON. WILLIAM R. FETZER One of the high-class Republican Judges of the Court of Chicago one of the most eminent neck of the woods, who stands ace high with of colored people residing in this great city Tuesday, November 2, greatly assist to elev Municipal Court bench for one more term for weighed in the balance and not found wanti One of the high-class Republican Judges of the Municipal Court of Chicago one of the most eminent Masons in this neck of the woods, who stands ace high with the best class of colored people residing in this great city who will on Tuesday, November 2, greatly assist to elevate him to the Municipal Court bench for one more term for he has been weighed in the balance and not found wanting. daughter of the former A'Lelia Walker, who inherited the fortune of her mother, Madame Walker, the millionaire manufacturer of preparations for the hair and skin. The marriage was consummated in New York and was much commented on by the society press of the country, colored and white. Nine thousand guests are said to have been invited. Rumors of separation have spread before when Mrs. Jackson took occasional trips from the city, but it was thought that whatever differences that might have arisen with the birth, a few months ago, of a son, Gordon, Junior, had disappeared. But that "hope," which the poet says a child may bring, seems to have been foredoomed forelorn. restore Miami unto itself. Already, episodes of persecution are reported, and memories revert to the "Vagrancy" and other laws passed by the Florida legislature following the Civil War, when the Everglades citizens were weeping over the loss of their slave-labor forces. The fury of the storm did not abate the fury of Florida's soul against the State's humblest dwellers, who merely seek the chance to live, learn, and love. The spirit of. Florida, grappling with Death, turns in its frenzy again, as 1930 American Judges of the Municipal the most eminent Masons in this kids ace high with the best class in this great city who will onlly assist to elevate him to the one more term for he has been not found wanting. A. H. HON. P. J. CARR The extremely popular Treasurer elected Sheriff of this county is the friend of the poor and without any mistake a people will cast their vote HON. P. J. CARR THE NEXT SHERIFF OF COOK COUNTY "Keep the Highways Safe for the People!" This is the demand of County Treasurer P. J. Carr, Candidate for Sheriff of Cook County. As Sheriff Mr. Carr plans a vigorous campaign to police the county roads in such a manner as to give complete protection to those who travel the county roads. mely popular Treasurer of Cook County, Sheriff of this county on his past public friend of the poor people, both white thouht any mistake about it, a great arm will cast their vote for him on Tuesday, The extremely popular Treasurer of Cook County, who will be elected Sheriff of this county on his past public record. He is the friend of the poor people, both white and colored, and without any mistake about it, a great army of colored people will cast their vote for him on Tuesday, November 2. before, to prey upon the rights of those whom it wrongfully despises. And why? Because of the eternal fear of MAN which, in Florida, overshadows the intermittent fear of GOD. 4. Colorgrams Missouri sounds the call for cotton-pickers. Howard University indulges in the largest registration in its history. Josephine Baker, comic oper star, has captivated Paris with her singing and dancing. The Cardinal Gibbons Educational Institute for Colored Youths, at Ridge, Md., is having a modern dairy annexed to the institution. Oh, restive youth! Three hundred students of Douglas High School, Baltimore, went on strike, because— M. J. B. 98 HON. MORTON DENISON HULL Highly honored Republican member of Congress from and Congressional District of Illinois, who has b legal ability and brilliant oratory forced himself until he has become one o fthe big men in ew Congrss. On Teusady, November 2, Congressman the aid of his hundreds of true Colored friends elected to Congress from the Scond Congression of Illinois. oined Republican member of Congress from Congressional District of Illinois, who has bility and brilliant oratory forced himself he has become one o fthe big men in ev. On Teusady, November 2, Congressman of his hundreds of true Colored friends to Congress from the Scond Congressiois. Highly honored Republican member of Congress from the Second Congressional District of Illinois, who has by his great legal ability and brilliant oratory forced himself to the front until he has become one o theft big men in every way in Congress. On Teusady, November 2, Congressman Hull with the aid of his hundreds of true Colored friends will be re-elected to Congress from the Second Congressional District of Illinois. rer of Cook County, who will be lay on his past public record. He people, both white and colored, but it, a great army of colored or him on Tuesday, November 2. "The safety of motorists and others who journey over our vast system of highways will be the first consideration with me, if I am elected Sheriff," says Mr. Carr. "I propose to organize well disciplined patrols, which will gridiron the country day and night, and I will stop at nothing to drive marauders from the roads. "I shall amplify the signal system, also, in order to expedite the espionage of the patrols. "Security will be our watchword." oh, well, because they don't appreciate the value and necessity of education. Dr. Mordecai W. Johnson, President of Howard University, has begun his administration in the spirit of Christianity, Peace, Firmness, Wisdom, Efficiency, and Tolerance. We hope the "knife-sharpeners" will kindly take a "detour." LEAVES FOR OHIO Mrs. Mathews Russell of Middletown, Ohio, who has spent the past three weeks in the city with her daughter, Mrs. Mamie L. Ross and her niece, Mrs. Etta Chorn, 525 E. 34th Place, left for her home on last Saturday. Mrs. Russell spent the early summer at her summer cottage in Idlewild, Mich. 98 Number of Congress from the Secif Illinois, who has by his great history forced himself to the front of the big men in every way in number 2, Congressman Hull with true Colored friends will be ree Scond Congressional District [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. HON. DANIEL RYAN One of the most up-to-date and most popular Commissioners that has served the voters in this county in that capacity. Like his late highly honored father, Daniel Ryan, he has always been one of the many warm friends of the Colored race and many of them will vote in favor of his re-election to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, November 2, and further like his late father, he is ever ready to give anyone a lift and he will not turn away the poor of any race empty handed. Hon. Daniel Ryan, County Commissioner of Cook County, is a well known young business man. He is successfully engaged in the insurance business with offices in the Insurance Exchange Building at 175 W. Jackson boulevard. He has gained a reputation for honesty and integrity, thus following in his father's footsteps, the late Daniel Ryan. Upon his father's death he was elected his successor on the County Board as a County Commissioner. Mr. Ryan has a personality that wins friends for him wherever he goes and he never fails to accord to every one the respect due from one man to another. He has the business ability to discharge any duties and obligations placed upon him. Because of his affability and other qualifications as a business man, and his well-known honesty and integrity, the many friends of Mr. Ryan feel dead sure that on Tuesday, November 2, he will be re-elected as one of the members of the Board of County Commissioners of Cook County. THE NEW CO-OPERATIVE COUNCIL Mrs. Carrie S. Horton, vice-president; Mrs. Jessie E. Jones, corresponding Scores of representatives of fraternal, religious, civic and other organizations met Monday evening at 6 o'clock luncheon at The South Side Community House, 3201 Wabash Ave., and organized from several organizations The Co-operative Council, more of which will be known in the near future. Mrs. Nannie Reed, president of The Northern District of Federation of Women's Clubs, was made president; ```markdown ``` 1930 ```markdown ``` HON. MAURICE F. KAVANAGH One of the honest and honorable members of the Commissioners of Cook County who can be classed with the best public officials in this city who will be re-elected to the Board of Commission has hundreds of friends among the Colored peo stand by him on Tuesday, November 2. he honest and honorable members of the missioners of Cook County who can be with the best public officials in this city and be re-elected to the Board of Commissioners of friends among the Colored people him on Tuesday, November 2. One of the honest and honorable members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County who can be rightfully classed with the best public officials in this city or county, who will be re-elected to the Board of Commissioners. He has hundreds of friends among the Colored people who will stand by him on Tuesday, November 2. Mrs. Carrie S. Horton, vice-president; Mrs. Jessie E. Jones, corresponding secretary; Prof. B. H. Mosby, recording secretary; Dr. Herbert A. Turner, treasurer. The executive board will be composed of Mrs. Carrie S. Horton, Atty. Violette N. Anderson, A. L. Foster, Thos. M. Smith, M. T. Bailey. Among others present were Mesdames Bertha Montgomery, Irene Goins, Maude A. Lawrence, Adys D. Mugrove, Ada S. McKinley, Carrie Taylor, Beatrice Hensley, Dr. H. A. Callis, Gentlemen W. H. Montgomery, John H. Simons, George R. Arthur, Leonard G. Outlaw, Rev. Theodore Stevens. 1930 table members of the Board of county who can be rightfully officials in this city or county, the Board of Commissioners. He being the Colored people who will November 2. THE BROAD AX, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, OCTOBER 9, 1926 NEWS NOTES The Lions Club, constituting substantial citizens of Woodlawn, held a luncheon at Hayes Hotel, Hyde Park, Prof. Hiram B. Loomis, principal of Hyde Park High School presi led. The main object of the gathering was an effort to unite the entire business community to present a solid front for a new post office in the territory of 67th and Stony Island Ave., or thereabouts. The present post office has become inadequate, and it becomes necessary for the citizens of this community to impress upon Congressman Hull and Congressman Madden of the Northern District to lend that assistance which will make it possible for this deserving business community to have a station with adequate accommodations. The population of this section of the city is increasing faster than any section of the South Side. By request of the committee in the absence of Capt. Kelley, the Superintendent of the Jackson Park Station, Mr. H. L. Fries very carefully outlined a plan that is necessary to meet the accommodation of the public that they are to serve. He stated the station now employs 101 people, 69 carriers, 39 clerks and laborers, 3 supervisors, serving in approximately 25,100 families in the territory that is equal to the city of Peoria or Bloomington and a business transaction daily of millions of dollars. The proposed post office would have been adequate had the original plan for the space in the new hotel had not fallen through. Thus it becomes necessary for forthwith speed to be used by the committee in making plain the reason for adequate and decent accommodation for the citizens of this community; therefore we appeal to Congressman Martin B. Madden who is all powerful in this emergency, to make a survey of the present service demanded for the population which must be served and request our Congressman Morton D. Hull to join him in an endeavor to secure a suitable and appropriate place. A large number of delegates left today to attend the session of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge at Centralia, Illinois. On the surface it appears that strife will again be waged for the Grand Mastership. The contenders are reported to be Geo. E. Maxfield, Sr., Warden Chas. Simms contesting the right of the re-election of the present Grand Master Ellis of Decatur. Ellis should be entitled to serve a second term and have an opportunity to prove his worth to the organization. This contention by Maxfield and Simms and others whose only aspiration is to be Grand Master, and build not. It is necessary for some one to be elected who will at least find the way to straighten out the financial chaotic condition of the temple which has been under construction for three years at 56th and State Streets, and to build up the organization upon the character and principles laid down in its fundamental organization. Fidelity Court No. 22, H. of J., will celebrate its 39th anniversary Tuesday, Oct. 12, in Union Masonic Hall, 3956 S. State Street. An enjoyable and profitable time is anticipated by all members. This will also be their regular monthly communication. Mrs. Blanche Blackmon is Most Ancient Matron. Robt. Dunmore, W. F. J., Lizzie Stewart, treasurer; Elvie L. Stewart, secretary. 74 RED HON. ANTON J. CERMAK President of the Board of County Commissioners who will be re-elected to it Tuesday, November 2. In the past he has possessed the manhood and the courage to display his unswerving friendship for the colored people by appointing many of them to responsible positions at the Cook County Hospital and other places and it is safe to say that hundreds of them will vote in favor of his re-election on election day. Morrison Photo The up-to-date Secretary of the Local Board of Improvements, one of the most popular citizens of Chicago, whose legions of friends firmly feel that he will be elected to Congress from the Third Congressional District of Illinois on Tuesday, November 2. HON. EDWARD J. GLACKIN DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS from the Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. I firmly believe that the accomplishment of these projects will make Chicago the greatest city in the world and will do my utmost to bring these about if elected to Congress. "I have always fought for Home Rule of the Cities of Illinois, and stand for the rights of the State. I am opposed to the centralization of Vote For Him, He is in Favor of Beer and Wine—He is Running on the Following Platform "As a candidate for Congress from the Third Congressional District, I deem it only fair to the voters of my district and the public at large to make plain my attitude on the subjects in which the people of this country are most concerned today. "I have always been a strong advocate of personal liberty, and for that reason have always been opposed to prohibition. I am for the modification of the Volunteer Act to permit the use of light wines and beers. As State Senator I voted against the concurrence of the State of Illinois in the 18th Amendment to the Constitution, and also voted against the Search and Seizure Act. I elected to Congress I will introduce a bill for the modification of the Volunteer Act to permit the use of light wines and beers. "There will be sufficient revenue derived,—if the 18th Amendment is modified to permit the use of light wines and beers—to do away with the necessity for an income tax. I am in favor of a United States merchant marine, under the flag of the United States. "I am opposed to the entrance of the United States into the world court, for the reason that I stand for the principles of Washington, Jefferson and Monroe, and for the preservation of the Monroe Doctrine. "I voted for the Deep Waterway from the Lakes to the Gulf, and also HON. EDWARD J. GLACKIN The Secretary of the Local Board of Improvements, the most popular citizens of Chicago, whose legions is firmly feel that he will be elected to Congress Third Congressional District of Illinois on Tuesday 2. BIRD J. GLACKIN CANDIDATE PRESENTATIVE IN FROM THE THIRD NATIONAL DISTRICT IS He is in Favor of Beer he is Running on the ing Platform from the Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. I firmly believe that the accomplishment of these projects will make Chicago the greatest city in the world, and will do my utmost to bring these about if elected to Congress. "I have always fought for Home Rule of the Cities of Illinois, and stand for the rights of the State. I am opposed to the centralization of the Government." THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE MANY LAWS IN TRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATOR GLACKIN THE INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE Passed the Municipal Tuberculosis Act, known as the Glackin Law, under which Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium was erected at Crawford and Bryn Mawr Avenues. Two and a half million dollars is available each year for the prevention and cure of tuberculosis. Since the law has been in operation the death rate in Chicago from tuberculosis has been reduced one-half. The Sanitarium and eight dispensaries throughout the city are free to all. Passed resolution appointing commission which drafted first Workmen's Compensation Law in the United States. Had a commission appointed by the Governor to promote the project of a deep waterway to the sea by way of the St. Lawrence River, which will make Chicago the greatest city in the world. Passed a law making Saturday afternoon a legal half holiday. Voted against prohibition, and is for personal liberty and for Beer and Wine. Passed the first Zoning Law in Illinois. Voted for a soldier's bonus in the Legislature. Stands for and fought for Home Rule for Chicago. Led fight for proper representation for the people of Chicago in the General Assembly. As a member of the State Senate from the 17th Senatorial District of Illinois, he always voted in the interest of the colored people and many of them will vote for him on Tuesday, November 2. DALLAS WHITE C. C. AIDS NEGRO C. C. MOVEMENT (Preston News Service) Dallas, Tex., Oct. 7.—Officials of the Dallas Negro Chamber of Commerce were aided Monday by officials of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce in their efforts to secure State incorporation for the recently formed welfare organization among the colored population. W. E. Clarke, executive secretary, and E. J. Crawford, president, called at Chamber of Commerce headquarters. They said they hoped to secure incorporation papers shortly. Somber Doorsteps Certain residents of Tonbridge, England, are greatly perturbed at the discovery that tombstones have been used as doorsteps in houses built under the local housing scheme. A. H. HON. THOMAS A. DOYLE congress from the 4th Congression le is the friend of the laboring pe heir votes for him on Tuesday, No ave much trouble on his hands; for Hon. P. J. Carr for Sheriff of 4th Congressional District of the laboring people and they are on Tuesday, November 2. He is on his hands; he is a strongarr for Sheriff of Cook County. Member of Congress from the 4th Congressional District of Illinois. He is the friend of the laboring people and they will cast their votes for him on Tuesday, November 2. He will not have much trouble on his hands; he is a strong supporter for Hon. P. J. Carr for Sheriff of Cook County. OPENS FALL TERM The Enterprise Institute, 514 Aldine Square, with Rev. J. W. McDaniel as president and Mrs. M. B. Newland, general manager, has opened its fall season with a large enrollment. GO TO WAUKEGAN Atty, Walter M. Farmer, 184 W. Washington St., and M. T. Bailey of The Bailey Realty Co., spent much time in Waukegan, Ill., during the week on important legal matters. Rev. J. C. Dunbar of The Dunbar Realty Co., Detroit, Mich., spent a few busy days in the city in conference with M. T. Bailey of The Bailey Realty Co. He also visited his cousin, Mrs. M. B. Newland, 514 Aldine Square. Theosophical News The regular meeting of the Pioneer Lodge of the Theosophical Society in America will be Friday night, October 8th at 8:00 P. M. at the home of Mrs. Irene Gaines, 3262 Vernon Avenue. All visitors welcome. PEV PEV PEU HON. EMMET WHEALAN the Finance Committee of the Boomers; one of the big wheel horses of this city and Cook County, willy by the side of the Colored people by him and vote for him on Tu committee of the Board of County big wheel horses of the Democ I Cook County, who has always of the Colored people and they are for him on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Board of County Commissioners; one of the big wheel horses of the Democratic party of this city and Cook County, who has always stood loyally by the side of the Colored people and they will stand by him and vote for him on Tuesday. Nov. 2. IN CITY Ernest H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER ERnest H. WILLIAMSON UNDERTAKER 5121-23-23 E. H. WILLIAMSON Charlest. Dawson Phones: Office Main 4153; Residence 4751 Champlain Avenue Phone Kenwood 5611 ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Suite 708—184 W. Washington St. CHICAGO A. D. GASH ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 813, Ashland Block 155 N. Clark Street CHICAGO, ILL. WILLI UNI JOHN B. JOHN D. SCOTT, Manager Licensed Undertaker MRS. MARY E. WILLIAMSON Licensed Undertaker J. E. BISH 33d Degree PR.W.D.G.M. Bookkeeper Embalmers Apprentice No.194 Unexcelled for AUTOMOBILES Sergt. Julius S. Glenn of Morgan Park, left the city by motor during the week for Virginia, where he will join his wife, who has been in Virginia for several days. He will visit Roanoke, Danville, Christianburg, Petersburg, and Richmond, Va. Leaving Virginia, they will stop at Washington and Pittsburgh. Hard Student The man who learned all about golf in one afternoon is going to devote some evening to collecting all the information available about radio.—Indianapolis News MILES J. DEVINE ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 318-320 Reaper Block Clark and Washington Sts. CHICAGO Telephone Central 1239 Phone Main 2017 A. L. WILLIAMS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Life of Eyelashes Eyelashes have a life of about 180 days, after which the hairs wilt and fall out to make room for new ones. FOR BEER AND WINE Vote for EDW. J. GLACKIN DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, 3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT EDWARD J. GLACKIN Re-elect JOHN E. CONROY DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR ASSESSOR Suite 706 Firmenich Building 184 W. Washington St. CHICAGO Residence 3646 Michigan Ave. Phone Douglas 9133 ND. WINE J. GLACKIN CANDIDATE FOR ISS, 3RD CONGRESSIONAL CT GLACKIN N E. 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