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Things We Will Resent! One Week Commencing, Monday, March 3rd Every Evening At 8:30P.M. Matinee, Sunday At 4:30 P.M. BILLY HIGGINS—CLIFF ROSS SUSIE SUTTON—ERNEST WHITMAN ALICE GORGAS—JULIA MOODY 40 PEOPLE 40 MID-NITE SHOW, SATURDAY, March 8th ALL SEATS ARE RESERVED ORDER YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE! IN UNION IT IS STRENGTH. FORTY-FIRST YEAR, No.28 Through the prompt response for trucks by the public spirited truckmen of Cleveland and the consideration and patience shown by the ever generous public we are now able to deliver all kinds of coal Yard at 865 E. 67th St. TELEPHONES—RAND. 5354-4860-3790 TOGETHER WITH A CHORUS OF WHIRLWIND DANCERS & SINGERS THE GAZETTE ESTABLISHED, AUGUST 25, 1883 And Issued Every Week on Time Since CLEVELAND, OHIO, SATURDAY, March, 1, 1924 What Our People Are Doing Each Week—Church, Personal, Social, Lodge, Literary and Musical—Marriages, Deaths, Etc. CORRESPONDENTS must mail all letters for publication at their main postoffice sufficiently early on Monday (or Sunday) of each week to have them reach The Gazotto office on Tuesday morning, and always write also, their names and that of their city or town on the outside of the wrapper about returned copies. Unless this latter is done, proper credit cannot be given you. Lists of names, wedding presents, etc., obituary notices, inquiries for relatives and advertisements of all kinds, including items announcing entertainments to be held in the near future, must be paid for in advance at the rate of 25 cents a line, six words to a line. Our rates for display advertisements will be sent on application. HILLSBORO—Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Lyman Ross entertained with a dinner party for her niece, Miss Juanita Smith, in honor of her birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Kilgour and daughters of Columbus, were called here, this week, by the serious illness of her father, S. E. Williams. Rev. Wm. Blake of Wilberforce University is pastor of the A. M. E. church. He was here, Sunday, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Jones. Rev. S. H. Williams, a former pastor, was here, recently. Sam Evans, of Greensburgh, visited his brother and other relatives here, last week. Millburn Baker and Wallace Nelson were badly hurt from a fall on the ice. Mrs. Keziah Hill has been ill. Mrs. Alexander Holland entertained with a three-course dinner, Sunday, in honor of the hostess and Mrs. J. J. Burn, birthday. At this writing, CITIZENSHIP FOUNDATION DAY A Call to the Race On Crispus Attucks Issued by the National Equal Rights League MARCH 6, 1770. HILLSBORO—Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Lyman Ross entertained with a dinner party for her nieco, Miss Juanita Smith, in honor of her birthday—Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Kilgour and daughters of Columbus, were called here, this week, by the serious illness of her father, S. E. Williams.—Rev. Wm. Blake of Wilberforce University is pastor of the A.M. E. church. He was here, Sunday, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Jones. Rev. S. H. Williams, a former pastor, was here, recently.—Sam Evans, of Greensburgh. Ind., visited his brother and other relatives here, last week.—Milburn Baker and Wallace Nelson were badly hurt from a fall on the ice.—Mrs. Keziah Hill has been ill.—Mrs. Alexander Holland entertained with a three-course dinner, Sunday, in honor of the hostess and Mrs. J. J. Bur.—birthday.—At this writing, the is little hope of the recovery of Jas. Powers and S. E. Williams.—Fec. 1, Mrs. Dent's home, in the Ea. And was destroyed by fire. She recently moved her from Kentucky. Has the Courage of Her Convictions —Refuses to Bow to the Dam- phool American Prejudice "Weds Negro, in O'Neill Play New York City: "Certainly I shall play opposite Mr. Robson. I deem it an honor to take the part of Ella." CITIZENSHIP FOUR A Call to the Race On Crispus Equal Right Boston, Mass.—Fellow Afro-Americans: It was here in Boston that on March 5, 1770, Crispus Attucks, one of our race, gave all Afro-Americans first, original and ground: title to every right and privilege of American citizenship. Here on that historic day he spilled his blood against British tyranny, gave his life for the freedom's cause in the new-world MARSH British Colony, made himself the first martyr for the founding of the new republic, The United States of America. What race of white Americans would not be proud to claim such a historic honor? What white race-group would not be loud in boasting of this credit? What white element under any ban or hint of discrimination would not claim this sacrifice and glory as argument for respect and rights? Hence, the National Equal Rights League urges our people everywhere to make Mar. 5 a National Race Day, to nationally observe the day in honor of America's Proto-Martyr, Crispus Attucks, of our own blood make-up, to publicly celebrate citizenship Foundation Day and tell our race membership, especially the younger genera- In just so many words did Miss Mary Blair, young white actress, assert herself, recently, when it was learned that she is to have the leading part in Eugene O'Neill's new misogynic play, "All God's Chillun Got Wings." "Mr. Robson" is Paul Robson. full-blooded Negro, who will take Miss Blair for his wife, in stage pretense, every night and two afternoons a week during the run of the play. Helen MacKellar's sensibilities are quite different from Miss Blair's. She refused the leading role when she discovered that the part of Ella's Negro husband would be played by a black man. Although an effort was made to conceal the name of the feminine lead until the opening of the drama next month, the news leaked out and set the dramatic world agog. Never has there been such a departure from precedent's racial lines drawn in the theater. Miss Blair is young and very pretty, and has played in several dramas put on by the Provincetown players. She has absolutely no objection to throwing herself completely into the person of "Jim's" sweetheart and wife. Nor does she mind kissing Jim's hand as the curtain falls. "I consider myself honored in being selected as the lead in Mr. O'Neill's wonderful play," she said. "Indeed, I do not see how any artist could feel otherwise. I have no patience with prejudiced persons, I am looking at the matter from a purely objective and artistic standpoint. There is nothing in the role that should give offense to the most delicate and refined white woman who desires to portray a cross-section of life and portray it decently. Yes, I shall play Ella. I have been rehearsing with Mr. Robson for some time." Eugene O'Neill and Kenneth MacGowan, director of the Provincetown players, declare they had no racial bias of any kind in the play. They want the production judged solely on its artistic merits. Nevertheless, they have startled dramatic circles by selecting a cast composed equally of white people and Negroes to act a play that deals with a mixed marriage. Miss Blair was born in Pittsburgh. UNDATION DAY Attucks Issued by the National Arts League tion, what our race has done for this far-famed country in fighting and in life-blood since Attucks was the first to die for American Independence. The League, with national headquarters in this city which marks the grave of this Afro-American hero, which marks the spot where he fell, which honors him and comrades with a 'status on its' public Commons, 145.1770. urges every religious, civic, literary, fraternal and political body to have a Crispus Attucks meeting March 5, 1924, or for several to unite in one, or for citizens to hold an Attucks mass meeting for the observance of "Citizenship Foundation Day." By all means let our people utilize this valuable day and chance to teach our race its true and just claim to this country and all its rights, and incidentally to let our fellow white-Americans be reminded of how much we have done for them every time the country has been in serious danger and they have asked for help. Put the obligation where it belongs. That is our duty to our race and to the other races as well. (Rev.) T. J. Moppins, Pres. Wm. Monroe Trotter, Corr. Sec. SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS Also Renegade and Weak-Kneed Republicans in Congress. Walter Cohen's Second Defeat Again Focuses All Eyes On Them and the Party—There Must Be a Change Before Election Day In November— The Presidential election of this year is fraught with consequences for our voters. Between the Republican and Democratic parties the choice is the Republican party. It is best for the nation, for business, for efficiency and for all races. The leaders of the Democratic party are the beneficiaries of the iniquitous lynching and mob-ruling despots. Against our voters these Democrats in power at Washington who came from the South are sworn enemies. Negroes who vote for the national Democratic party are voting for their most vicious enemies. Because the Democratic party is our foe we should not blindly vote for every Republican that is put up for office and neither should we let the world know that we shall support the national Republican ticket before we know that the present attitude of the party toward our holding office and receiving recognition will be changed. President Coolidge should be re-elected and will be, but it is the duty of our leaders to say to him that his election is in jeopardy if the state bosses of certain northern states do not change their attitude and do the square thing. The U. S. Senators from many of these states do not care a wrap about the rights of our voters. Their whole stay in the Senate has been one of silence in the presence of the most foul denunciation of our voters by southern demagogues. They have allowed the South to defeat colored Republicans when nominated for office simply because the enemies of our party hate. President Coolidge, these things we resent! The driving out of positions all colored office-holders because southern Democrats dislike them as such, must cease before the next election. The keeping of a southern Democrat in HaytI where a competent colored man should be is a reflection upon the entire race and this we most emphatically resent. The keeping of a colored man out of the Department of War where he can speak for our soldiers and contend for their rights must be stepped now. We want a manly man in the War Department, whose business will be to intercede for our soldiers and give them a sympathetic advocate at the seat of power. The President should remember that one-ninth of the population of this country is Negro and one-fifth of the vote of the Republican party, if it is allowed to vote, is Negro. In making his appointments he should always keep this in mind and every ninth man, if he is qualified, should be a Negro. Let us all vote for Calvin Coolidge but let us be fair with him in the beginning. We shall prove true to him and we ask him to prove true to us. When he makes the appointments and the Senate turns them down, then we shall deal with each Senator as he comes up for election. Senators are under as much obligation to be true to us as we are to them. And they must be. Negroes it depends upon your solidarity, in fighting for your rights, whether you will be effective or not. The capital of this nation must change its hostile attitude toward colored Americans. The President should appoint a Commission to govern Washington, D. C. that will be just toward colored citizens and see to it that the rotten policy of southern states will have no showing in the nation's capital. That nasty atmosphere, pregnant with virus of southern hate, must be purified. The civil rights of every citizen should be the same in the nation's capital. The Departments must be for American citizens working there, with the identical, privileges for all and the same accommodations for all. No person must be preferred to another. Let us see this done before the election. We are and have been true to this government but it has not been true to us. It must change. In war, if we fail the government we are traitors and may be shot down. In peace, if the government designedly fall us it is a traitor and forfeits our allegiance. The southern Democrats in Washington sought to make political capital out of the oil leasing. Through exposure of Republican corruption they hoped to ride into the Presidency, next November. The whole cry of the southern Democracy is the cry of political hypocrisy. The investigation so far has caused them to change tactics however, and yet they have resorted to their old practice, lynching. The brazen attempt to lynch Secretary Denby before he was found guilty is in keeping with the whole career of the Democratic IN UNION IS STRENGTH E COPY FIVE CENTS ent! LIDGE WARNED! I Weak-Kneed Re- in Congress. At Again Focuses All Eyes On There Must Be a Change Day In November— e Ahead! South of lynching Negroes! first, because they were Negroes, and second, because Negroes were Republicans. In this political lynching the South has gone to the limit. It has defiantly lynched the Amendments that give the citizenship and franchise to our people. In this unlawful and revolutionary act the South has boasted. The eight years of Democratic rule under Woodrow Wilson emboldened the South to do anything it pleased. Hence this exhibition of senatorial lynching. The men voting to remove a man from office before any guilt is found in him or before he is convicted of unfitness to hold office; should be barred from the Senate forever. The Senate, where dignity, fair play and deliberate judgment are used, has been disgraced by the southern lynchers. The Democrats of the North joined in with the South, Copeland, Edwards, Walsh of Massachusetts, and the rest should be marked for slaughter! The renegade Republicans that voted with them will do anything. These so-called Republicans should at once renounce Republicanism—and join southern Democracy. The country is sick of this crowd of stabbers of the Republican party while claiming to be of it. Thanks to President Coolidge, the lynching could not be consumed. Denby is entitled to fair hearing, and, if guilty, let him stay removed. There was nobody to impeach him because the Senate was and is disqualified. Asks That It Be Abolished—Urges Equal Political Opportunity and Asks for Recognition Nashville, Tenn.—Asking for political recognition and a plea for legislation that will bring about an equitable distribution of capital and labor, the Southern Negro Press Association, in session in Nashville; on Feb. 22, '24, issued an address to the people of the United States. It deplored the "growing tendency of bolshevism, sovietism and communism among a part of our citizens, and the efforts of the Ku Klux Klan and other secret conclaves to disrupt and disturb the policies of the government." President Coolidge was called on to abolish all manner of segregation "as now flagrantly imposed upon Afro-American employs in the various governmental departments at Washington, D. C. Jack Johnson Victor! Montreal, Canada.—Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champion of the world, returned to the ring here, last week Friday night, and won a ten-round decision from Homer Smith. Kalamazoo, heavyweight. Jack did not make a serious effort to stop Smith and the crowd yelled its displeasure. Johnson weighed 221 pounds. IN MEMORIAM Phelps-Mrs. Parthenia In loving memory of our dear mother, who passed away one year ago today: Dear to our memory she always will be. Gone into light that shines so fair. Gone from the earth of sorrow and care. Resting those hands that did their best. Gone, dear mother, gone to rest. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY SUBSCRIPTION RATES (In Advance) One Year ..... $2.00 Six Months ..... 1.00 Subscribers are requested to remit by postoffice money order or reg- istered letter. Entered at the postoffice in Clevel- land, Ohio, as second-class mail matter Address all communications to HARRY C. SMITH Editor and Proprietor THE GAZETTE (Bell 'Phone: Cherry 1259) 214-215 Blackstone Bld., 1426 W Third St., Cleveland, Ohio Third St., Cleveland, Ohio Member Ohio Legislature: 1894 to 1896; 1896 to 1898; 1900 to 1902 THE GAZETTE is the oldest and has the largest bona fide circulation, double that of any newspaper in the interest of Afro-Americans published in the state of Ohio, and comparison with any will immediately establish its rank as one of the NEWS- BEST AND BEST in the country. 10,000,000 Afro-Americans. 850,000 in Ohio. 40,000 in Cleveland. SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 1924 President Coolidge's Ohio leaders, his administration's Washington, D.C. segregation, etc., etc., including the Teapot Dome oil mess and some other things are going to defeat him this fall, if the Lord does not intervene or something else tremendously powerful come to his rescue very soon --- Representatives of Negro organizations of Cleveland will meet next week to discuss what part they can take in helping swell the Lincoln memorial fund.—Sunday's Cleveland Plain Dealer. May the good Lord forgive them—if they do. The more some "Negroes" are kicked, the better they like the kickers (white), it seems. --- Ohio Afro-Americans have an opportunity, at last, to learn just what kind of a "leader" the Hon. Charles Cottrell of Toledo is, and has been for more than twenty years. It has been a long, long time coming thru but it finally succeeded, didn't it? How do you like it—and him? It does not surprise us in the least. We have known it for many years. --- HOW ABOUT SENATOR FESS? Renegade Republicans (and Democratic) U. S. Senators for a second time refused, last week, to confirm the nomination of the Hon. Walter H. Cohen of Louisiana as U. S. comptroller of currency, with headquarters at New Orleans. The same individuals made an agreement with their southern Democratic colleagues which enabled them to prevent the publication of the roll call by which the confirmation of the nomination of Mr. Cohen was rejected. This covers up their treachery and for a time, at least, will prevent our people, the country over, from knowing just who they are. One bright, shining light, in the contest to secure Mr. Cohen's confirmation, however, was Senator Frank B. Willis of this state. He put up the best fight possible, under the circumstances, for Mr. Cohen's confirmation, and also for publicity on the vote, but was defeated. "Buckeye" Afro-Americans fully appreciate this, even if they did expect it, because he always "rings true" when it comes to matters of interest to the race. What they want to know now is where and how did Senator Simeon D. Fess stand in the Cohen contest? TRUTH IN THE BOTTOM OF THE WELLS. Secretary Denby's contention that the leasing of the naval oil reserves were for the best interests of the Government appears to be borne out by recent developments adjacent to the Elk Hills reserve in California. The Standard Oil Company has recently reopened 22 wells next to the reserve on the east, and the Elk Hills Development Company has started drilling a new well within 200 feet of the reserve on the west. Drainage of at least part of the oil in the reserve appears imminent. It is related that in 1921 a well was sunk near the reserve which produced 25,000,000 cubic feet of gas daily. It is just as damaging to an oil pool to have the gas pressure removed as it is to remove the oil itself. Unless the pressure is there to force the oil to the well, the oil cannot be recovered except at prohibitive expense. The increasing activity around the outskirts of the naval reserve, would seem to make more imperative than ever that the naval oil be withdrawn and stored in tanks, where it would be safe from loss and available at short notice for the ships of the fleet. At any rate, the policy of leasing the reserve on a royalty basis is a matter for expert opinion Hill's Cascara Bromide Ionine gives quicker relief than any other cold or la gripe remedy. Tablets disintegrate in 10 seconds. Effectiveness proved in millions of cases. Demand red box bearing Mr. Hill's portrait. All druggists—30 cents. HILL'S CASCARA QUININE W. H. HILL CO. BROMIDE DETROIT, MICH. to determine. The facts in the case give no warrant whatever for the arbitrary judgment against Mr. Deny by expressed in the Senate resolution, or for the wholesale denunciation heaped on his head by partisan Democrats. WE MUST HAVE STATE ORGANIZATIONS! The political battle of the race is being transferred to the north from the south. Negroes failed politically in the south because they had no unselfish leadership which was able to grasp the situation and bring them out victorious. Negroes of the north will fail if they do not in the states where they live inaugurate a policy under a competent leadership and fight for their political rights and recognition. There should be in every state where Negroes are in large numbers, a state organization which will force the claims of our voters. This state organization, in each state, should be under the leadership of competent leaders. These leaders should, when it comes to their rights, stand as one man. Our voters of every state should hear the decisions of their state conference and endeavor to carry it out. The best qualified men and women should be put forward for leadership and office-holding. When these get their positions they should seek to fill them with credit and efficiency. In asking for positions they should ask for those of dignity and decent financial remuneration. When our men and women begin to hold office and sit on commissions with other races much of the friction now extant will vanish. The old white politician that believes he owes our voters nothing must be killed, politically. Every time one runs for office he should be slaughtered. Tell the party before he is nominated that our voters will not support him because he is unfair toward us. Let him know it and, if the party insists upon running him, use the independence that is ours and cut his political heart out. Will not all of the states organize and be prepared to wisely handle our franchise? Let some unselfish person call the leaders together and form the organization and let all know that this organization will sting. Our voters must solve their own problems within their own states. THE HIGHEST HONOR American Scholarship Won by Robt S. Wilkinson, Jr., at Dartmouth College, Hanover, N. H. Orangeburg, S. C.—Robert Shaw Wilkinson, Jr., a senior at Dartmouth College, has just won the distinguished scholastic honor of being elected to membership in the Ph Beta Kappa fraternity, which is conferred in the leading colleges and universities of America on undergraduates, who are among the best scholars, and is for scholarship only. Up to date only forty-seven Negroes have been admitted to a significant fact that two of this number have been former students and graduates of the State Agricultural and Mechanical College, at Orangeburg, S. C., of which Prof. R. S. Wilkinson, Sr., is president They are Dr. E. E. Just, professor of physiology at Howard University, Washington; and Robert S. Wilkinson, Jr. It is also remarkable that both of these young men won the home at Dartmouth College. Young Wilkinson is the oldest top of President Wilkinson. He excelled in scientific subjects with the exceptional general average of 96.25%. South Carolina is proud of Just and the Wilkinson's. Additional Local The Ministers' Alliance sent a committee to see an official of the "Ys" Cedar Boys' branch, recently, and Mrs. Hazel Mountain Walker and Mrs. Marle Taylor were in conference with members of the Alliance, but that time it was last week the Alliance had another heated discussion of the matter, current rumor has it. Harry T. Ford, the well-known cornet-imitator, has closed a successful season with Loew's Doan and Liberty theaters, and has played in 20 local theaters since Thnaksgiving, with splendid success. He also played for a number of dances and basketball games and is engaged to broaden his repertoire. He has several engagements with Prof. L. E. Jones of Indianapolis and other noted artists. The funeral services of Mrs. Rena Brack, E. 43rd st. of Wm. A. Brack, who died, last week Wednesday, (heart trouble), were held at St. John's A. M. E. church, last Saturday afternoon, and were largely attended. A husband, daughter, mother, brother, died with her, her brother, and have the sympathy of the community. Mrs. Brack was a splendid wife and mother, and exceptionally popular with all who knew her. Her friends were a legion. Mrs. Maud B., mother of Mr. Burny Whiting, died, recently, after several weeks' illness. Funeral, last week Monday morning, from St. An- THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O. SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 1924. E. church, the rector offi- Besides Mr. Whiting, the ing survive her: Mrs. Laura of Los Angeles, Cal., Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Kittle Dumont is city, Mrs. Maria Turner and Emma Wilson of Akron, sis- serman Foote of this city, and Foote of Buffalo, brothers. All the most despicable thing in hunt has our loyal members of the race have to tolerate in their efforts to conserve its vital interests. May God forgive them! Queen Li's Jewels To Be Sold Hawaii—Sale at quo- of the late Queen Liliuokalan's crown jewels has been or- by trustees of the estate of the monarch of the islands. The for the sale has not been set. In charge of the effort to funds for a Cleveland me- Our advertisement in The Gazette, last week, for the address of Mrs. Mattie Green brought quick and satisfactory results to her and the relatives desiring to locate her. So, if it is RESULTS you want, advertise in "The Old Reliable." iss of Music, Too! Art, Antoinette Garnes, Harry A. and others of our leading artists! records, piano rolls, sheet music Piano Tuning. All musical instru- MUSIC SHOPPE Love., Cleveland, O. The Better Class of Music, Too! Sung by Florence Cole Talbert, Antoinette Garnes, Harry A. Delmore, C. Carroll Clark and others of our leading artists! All the latest "Blues" records, piano rolls, sheet music and orchestrations. Victrola Repairing and Piano Tuning. All musical instruments taught here. 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This includes postage.—Adv. --- drews' E. church, the rector officiating. Besides Mr. Whiting, the following survive her: Mrs. Laura Collins of Los Angeles, Cal., Mrs. Daisy Fox and Mrs. Kittle Dumont of this city, Mrs. Maria Turner and Mrs. Emma Wilson of Akron, sisters; Herman Foote of this city, and David Foote of Buffalo, brothers. All have the heartfelt sympathy of the community. Mrs. Whiting was one of our old residents and highly esteemed. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Queen Lil's Jewels To Be Sold Honolulu, Hawaii—Sale at quotation of the late Queen Liliuokalani's gorgeous crown jewels has been ordered by trustees of the estate of the last monarch of the islands. The date for the sale has not been set. Those in charge of the effort to raise funds for a Cleveland memorial to Abraham Lincoln apparently forgot "the colored brother" when it came to naming the members of their memorial commission. No, an idiot, Woolsey, an excellent appointment. Guess they care as little about our AS TO THAT DELEGATE-AT-LARGE! The following is from Roscoe C. Simmon's "The Week" department of the Chicago Defender of Feb. 9, '24: "Harry C. Smith, great Ohio editor, tells the G. O. P. in Ohio that unless it learns some sense between now and the Ohio primary Coogee's name may be Demils in November, Carmi Thompson, a Republican of the old school, will back up Mr. Smith. Ohio colored Republicans, trained in politics by Mark Hanna and along with Joseph B. Foraker, greatest Republican orator next to Ingersoll, say they are tired pulling the cart. They want to ride. Ohio wants a Colored delegate-at-large to the Cleveland convention. "We are 200,000 strong' is the cry. In November they may change the cry to this: 'We are 200,000 mad.' "Great Colored people live in Ohio, leading in intelligence, industry, homes, graciousness in women and independence in men. "Republican leaders, listen to Mr. Smith. Give Colored Ohio what it wants. "Since Colored men got an additional delegate-at-large for each state that went for Harding a Colored Republican should be on each delegation from those states. Is not that fair? Don't fail. "Tennessee, a southern state, should send two, Robert R. Church, your finest, strongest young man, and A. W. Fite, as wise in politics as any man that ever moved the previous generation of writing. "Mr. Carmi Thompson, dear sir: Please speak to Ohio Republicans before it is too late." Thank you! Mr. Roscoe Conkling Simmons. While we fully appreciate the very flattering personal reference, we prize and very highly indeed your effort to help our people of Ohio get what all concede they are more than entitled to. We want to see President Coolidge carry this state, this fall; something he will not do if his Ohio leaders persist in their refusal to do their clear duty and give Ohio Afro-Americans the delegate-at-large they DEMAN DI This time, they do not intend to be shunted aside without making those responsible for pay in the loss of votes in election day in November, 1924. The election have to vote, if they do not want to, and all know it. And there are other things that can and will be done by those who feel free to act as they may see fit. It IS "up to" Mr. Carmi Thompson of this city, President Coolidge's personal representative, and Mr. Hoke Doulthen of Marion, Ohio Coolidge leader. Columbia Columbia Records Note the Note? THE KNIGHTS OF TOUSSAINT 13 Years of Progressive Service to the Race. It Pays Sick, Accident and Death Claims. It Has Grips, Signs, Passwords and a Uniform Department. $75.00 IN GOLD AND OTHER PRIZES TO BE GIVEN AWAY! 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Call, Ontario 1259, in the afternoon, at once. CLEVELAND Social and Personal Mrs. Wm. Gray, E. 103rd St., is convalescent. Mrs. Wm. Guy of Frank St., went back to the hospital, Monday. What has become of the Cleveland Association of Colored Men? It hasn't been heard from for many months. The recent Marion Anderson recital at St. John's church, under the auspices of the choir, netted $605. It was also an artistic success. A stirring revival meeting at E. Mt. Zion Baptist church; Rev. W. W. and Mrs. Mary M. Deener of Washington, D. C., evangelists. Rev. B. K. Smith, pastor. The Nathaniel Dett recital at E. Tech. High school auditorium, Monday evening, was an artistic success. Many people did not know of the concert. The Cleveland Association of Insurance Men will have its next mass meeting at Shiloh Baptist church, Sunday, at 3 p. m. Among the speakers will be Mr. Gong, a Chinese orator. The editor of The Gazette regrets greatly his absence from the office, last Saturday afternoon, when Mrs. Bertie Ellis, advertising representative of the Dayton Forum, called. Come again, Mrs. Ellis. H. L. Dorsey, E. 43rd St., and sister returned, Sunday night, from Pensacola, Fla., where they went to attend the funeral of their father. Two girls and four boys survive. Mr. Dorsey and sister have the sympathy of many friends. Mr. and Mrs. John Graves, E. 97th St., who were called home, recently, from Danville, Va., where they were visiting, as the result of their home being burglarized, report a loss of approximately $200. Petty thieves ransacked the house. Mrs. Malinda C. Berry, mother of Mrs. A. E. George, of 2519 E. $3rd St., is convalescing slowly and will be pleased to see her friends which includes, of course, the members of the Antioch Baptist church. A splendid audience heard an excellent talk by Rev. R. W. Bagnall, national field secretary of the N. A. A. C. P., at Cory M. E. church, Sunday afternoon. The meeting was promoted by the local branch and presided over by President Clayborne George. The Caterers Association's annual ball, Wednesday evening, at Zimmerman's hall, was largely attended and proved a very enjoyable affair. Likewise, the pure food show of St. Andrews E. church, held the same evening in Guild hall, E. 49th St. A public reception for our young attorneys, recently admitted to the bar, and for Atty. Alex, H. Martin, recently appointed a special assistant to the U. S. district attorney, was given, last evening, by the officers of the Anchor Life Ins. Co., in its rooms in E. 55th St. The Church of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, the only "Negro" Catholic parish in Cleveland, held a ```markdown ``` THE GAZETY2, CLEVELAND, O. SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 1924. *M. KLEIMAN'S 2028 Central Ave. D. BARBER'S 2006 Central Ave. W. T. GRANT, 3512 Central Ave. *DOUGLASS DRUG CO. 4000 Central Ave. SUBSCRIBERS Gazette regularly should notify delivered promptly. Business matters to The Gazette If you wish to see the editor Fairly examine The Gazette's ad- hases. Business men who adver- se the patronage of our people. The once that they want it. Location in current issues of The d p. m., TUESDAY of that week, events accepted until noon, WED- 215 Blackstone Bldg. Bunkfort Ave., Cleveland, O. Bell 'Phone: Cherry 1259 three-day bazaar, this week, beginning Tuesday, at the old Schuster restaurant rooms in E. 12th St. Women (white) of other parishes prepared booths for the display of needlework and other goods sold. A WOMAN'S CHOICE The Lafayette Players presented "A Woman's Choice", on Monday night, and it will run thru Sunday, March 2nd. This marks the final week of the engagement of the great company at the Globe Theatre, and we must admit that "A Woman's Choice" which it is presenting is by far the best show it has given us, which surely speaks mightily higher for the Lafayette Players. All the patrons of this popular theatre, who have witnessed their previous performances, will admit that each show the lovers of dramatic shows, and all others, we say go to the Globe Theatre, this week, and bid farewell to the Players for this season. Andrew Bishop and Cleo Desmond, the stars of the company, have proved their right to be termed artists, and the rest of the Players are so near to them, in that respect, that The Gazette would do all of them an injustice to fall to say so at this time. O, "we are coming" alright, even if the company faced our urge the seem to be mounting high. There is simply no denying us when we put to the front and support properly such versatility and thoroly competent products as the Lafayette Players. "More power to them!" "STEPPIN' OUT Not since the famous team, Williams and Walker, of mu- THE MUSICIAN DO YOU KNOW WHAT DRAW GUMMIT- IM THROUGH TIPPING NOW WE HANDED OUT $200 IN TIPS DURING THE LAST TEN HEARS DO YOU KNOW WHY --- The Tip System Makes Slaves Of Us All? DAW CUMMIT- IM THROUGH TIDING HOW WE HARDBEED OUT 3 600 IN TIPS DURING THE LAST TEN WEEKS MEANING ILL GET YOU! AND THEN- BING! BANG! BLOOEY! INTERNATIONAL CARTOON CO. N. Y. WAITER. I SAY, WAITER- PARDON HE. MY WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY IT IS WELL, WHADDYE WANT? GUMP WAITER. THIS COFFEE IS GOLD IS IT? I AM IN FAVOR OF AN INCREASED TIP SYSTEM The annual meeting of the "Negro" Welfare Association was held, Thursday afternoon, at the Sterling Branch Library, 2200 E. 30th St. The annual report was read and an election of officers and trustees held. The speaker, E. E. Adams, vice-pres of the Cleveland Hardware Co. talked on "Experiences with the Negro in industry. A very pretty souvenir post-card, received, Tuesday, from Marseilles, France from Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Jones of this city, announces that they left Paris, Feb. 10, arriving in Marseilles, that evening, where they met the night at the beautiful hotel, the "Palais Longchamp." They were on their way to Nice, and sent their "best to all" local friends and acquaintances. Joseph King has succeeded Julius Johnson as superintendent of the Central Ave. "bathhouse," A. J. Alexander has been restored to his former position as one of the caretakers at the city hall. John Fulton has been appointed assistant superintendent at the city-garbage plant by City Manager Hopkins. In addition to his position at "Boson Maurice Maschke and NOT Councilman Tom Fleming. Rev. Jas. J. Price, formerly of Cleveland, now of Charleston, W. Va., called on "The Old Reliable" Gazette, Monday, to renew his subscription while in the city on important business. Rev. Dr. Price is president-manager of The Union Insurance Co., of Charleston, a race enterprise recently organized and licensed. He reports its business as growing fast and it bids fair to equal the business of the staircase friend of The Gazette. Come again, Brother Price. He arrived in Cleveland, last Friday, and returned home, Tuesday. sical comedy fame, has such a talented and splendidly equipped company of our entertainers, taken the road, as that obtained in the roster of the cast of principals and the massive scenic splendor in "STEPPIN OUT", the attraction that will open an engagement at The Globe Theater, commencing, Monday night. The chorus, both men and women, are especially selected for their ability to either sing or dance, with the happy result that to see them at work filles one with pleasurable admiration. They are at once the envy of a video of Alice Georgus, elaborate costumes and massively elaborate costumes and massively built stage settings would compare favorably with the largest of musical comedies en tour. An excellent cast of funmakers, at the head of which are BILLY HIGGINS and CLIFF ROSS, comedians par excellence; Ernest Whitman, a performer of high class, possessing a remarkably fine tenor voice; Billy Gum, the master of terpsichore. Among the female members of the large cast Susie Sutcliffe, Alice Georgus, Jade Vidale, Anurola Rogers, Edna Davis. There is a treat, far above the average, in store for all who are fortunate enough to get to the popular Globe Theatre, next week. STREET DINNER There 's No Question About This! 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Our Demand for What We Are Clearly Entitled To, a Delegate-at-Large, Ignored—Five “Negroes” Turn Against Our People—Donithen's Statement Columbus, O.—At the Conference of Ohio Afro-American Republicans, held in Garfield hall, Feb. 4, '24, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: Whereas, The Afro-American Republicans of the state of Ohio thru the Abraham Lincoln club of Dayton asked for conference with the State Republican Executive Committee and also asked for one of our group to be selected as a delegates-at-large to the Republican National Convention which is to convene at Cleveland in June, 1924, both of which requests were denied, therefore be it a delegate from California and wanted to catch a train, Mr. Donithen came into the room where we were waiting and made no excuse whatsoever for keeping us waiting for more than two hours. Rather humiliating to any self-respecting human being, don't you think? I was standing when he entered and, after introducing myself, Editor Dabney and Rev. Webster, I read the following: "Mr. Donithen, we come to you as the representatives of the thinking Negro Republicans, men and women of the state of Ohio, none the less Republican because they dare think for themselves, and in their behal Resolved, That in view of the fact that the number of Afro-American Republican voters in the state of Ohio is sufficiently large to entitle it to one of the seven delegate-at-large to the Republican Naan National Convention, and their loyalty to the party is unquestioned, this conference, of Afro-American Republican voters of Ohio, respectfully requests the sub-committee to add a member of one of the seven persons announced as having been recently selected as Ohio's candidates for delegates-at-large to the next Republican National Convention. The following were named as a committee to present the foregoing resolution to Chairman Montgomery of the State Republican Executive Committee and to the Hon. Hoke Donithen, Ohio Coolidge leader, which was done, on appointment, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 1824, Lincoln's birthday. The committee: Hon. Harry Clay Smith of Cleveland, Rev. I. S. Webster of Toledo, I. S. Beason of Columbus, John C. Logan of Columbus and Dr. L. H. Cox of Dayton, chairman. The officers of the Conference were: E. T. Banks of Dayton, chairman; Rev. J. E. Baker of Fremont, secretary; Rev. I. S. Webster, treasurer. After the committee was named the chairman called the office of Mr. Donithen and was informed that the gentleman was out and would not be back until late that evening. He then called the office of the chairman of the state executive committee and was informed that that gentleman had left town, at noon, and would not be back that day. The chairman returned to the conference and related his experiences in trying to make an appointment to deliver the report. He would bend even honorable effort towards making the appointment with Mr. Donithen that the committee might deliver the resolution in person. The remaining members of the committee agreed to meet Chairman Cox in Columbus, if possible, on call. A few days later, Mr. Cox called Mr. Donithen over the long distance 'phone and asked an appointment. He stated that the committee could call "any day" and he would see it. To this Mr. Cox requested that he be appointed to the position. We do not want a repetition of last Monday when the committee was in Columbus ready to call on you and could not get in touch with you." He then agreed on Tuesday, Feb. 12th. Chairman Cox then notified each member of the committee to meet him in Columbus at 12 o'clock noon, Feb. 12th, and received a reply from Mr. Logan who informed him that owing to the fact he was leaving for Chicago to attend the Lincoln League convention he would not be present but directed the committee to take the action. The editor of The Gazette, much to his regret, was unable to leave Cleveland, Feb. 12, but wrote that he was heart and soul with the committee and for it to use his name and paper in anyway the committee saw fit. Promptly at 12 o'clock, Feb. 12, 1924, three of the committee of five met here at the Y, M. C. A. Mr. Donithen was called on the phone and the meeting with him was arranged for one-thirty. "We were at Donithen's headquarters at one-fifteen, just fifteen minutes ahead of time," said Chairman Cox. "He was out but was 'expected back at any minute.' Well, those fifteen minutes soon passed and it was now one-thirty, the appointed hour. From the room where we sat we could see the outside door and every time the door would open we would think—here we were, and closed several times between one-thirty and three-thirty, without being darkened by the form of Mr. Donithen. For more than two hours, there we sat, smoked and chatted, looked at our watches, and then smoked and chatted some more; only looking towards the door, every time it rattled, to say, 'here he comes now.' Finally, when I could stand it no longer and had risen to go, telling my companions that I had stood the humiliation long enough and that I had stood it that long simply because I felt that I was making the sacrifice for the thinking men and women of my race in the state, and after about two minutes I looked for Mr. Donithen entered and, after seeing another man (white) who had arrived after we did but whom his secretary (Donithen's) explained was a delegate from California and wanted to catch a train, Mr. Donjinne came into the room where we were waiting and made no excuse whatever for keeping us waiting for more than two hours. Rather humiliating to any self-respecting human being, he asked, "Why? When he entered and, after introducing myself, Editor Dabney and Rev. Webster, I read the following: "Mr. Donitheen, we come to you as the representatives of the thinking Negro Republicans, men and women of the state of Ohio, none the less Republican because they dare think for themselves, and in their behalf we urge you to use your good offices to see that we are justly accorded what we are asking for. We recognize, Mr. Donitheen, that to the victor belongs the spoils, but we do not come to you as job-seeking Republicans, willing to barter the just rights of our people for a political job or promise of such job, but we do come fully mindful of the fact that year after year we have labored, side by side, with Republicans of your race and voted almost all the old party, and we believe we are justified in asking, now for some of its honors and that the treatment accorded us be in keeping with our loyalty to the party. I present to you this resolution (published above) for your careful consideration. Mr. Dabney will make a few remarks and then Rev. Webster. then named as being one of our leaders who agreed to their not naming a Negro delegate-at-large, was the one and tried to block the adoption of the resolution. But in spite of his efforts, the resolution passed and the telegram was sent. Hats off to Banks and shame on the man who laid down when the race needed upstanding men to champion its cause. Some weeks ago a petition was circulated throut Ohio and thousands of signatures obtained by the Abraham Lincoln Republican club of Dayton, calling upon the state executive committee to name a member of the race as a delegate-at-large to the Republican National Convention to be held in Cleveland, this year. This was before the state was made up, too. Some time later, I was informed that this petition had been ignored by the state Republican executive committee." OHIO'S ANTI-LYING LEADS THE COUNTY LEGISLAND Against The Mob and Lynch Member of The Race Civil R Our mob-violence or anti-lynching bill was introduced in the Ohio legislature in 1894 and re-introduced in 1896. It took the Hon. Harry C. Smith election of The Garrette just Banks Names Two of Them. Dayton, O., Feb. 18, '24 Hon. Harry C. Smith. Editor Gazette, Cleveland, O. My dear Mr. Smith—I am sending you some late data on the contention for delegate-s充arge and the work of the committee of the witness for Mr. Hoke Donithen on Lincoln's birthday to present the resolution of the people as adopted at our Columbus meeting. Two of the men of our group who say that the colored people will be satisfied with an alternate, according to Mr. Donithen, are CHARLES COTTRILL of Toledo and ATTY. BARCUS of Columbus. The other three names have not been given me yet, but I will notify you as soon as they come to hand. I am sending you herewith the action of the Lincoln League with regard to our fight, and the resolution as telegraphed to Mr. Donithen by myself at the League's insistence. We are protesting the utterances of the self-appointed "race leaders" as to the fate of the people whose recognition and the wondering where, in the face of our great petition, they could have gotten their authority. The fight has just begun, however, and we will be pleased to keep you informed as to the progress we are making. Thanking you for your deep interest, kindness and assistance, I am E. T. Banks, Advisor, For the Abraham Lincoln Republic ublican Club of Dayton, O.: Wm. Penn. Pres. Cottrill Opposed Bank's Resolution. Chicago, Ill.—The first piece of constructive legislation passed by the Lincoln League of America, assembled here. February 12, 24., was presented by E. T. Banks of Dayton, who made his plea before the con- vention for national influence upon the delegate-at-large situation of Ohio. He addressed himself to his subject with such ardor that the con- vention passed the following resolution and wired it immediately to Mike Dontine, the Ohio Coollidge manager, at Columbus, Ohio. We, the Lincoln League of America, in convention assembled, consec- sional of the increase in the delegated representation in the National Con- vention from Ohio, urge the propriety of placing a colored member on the Ohio delegation at large. The Lincoln League of America, by Roscoe Simmons, Pres.; Henry Lincoln Johnson, national Republican committeeman of Georgia; R. R. Church, chairman executive com- mitee William C. Matthews Mass; Ocea DoPrill, Ocea Miss; William Kelly, N. Y.; Walter Cohen, La.; Homer Phillips, Mo.; R. L. Balley, Ind.; E. E. Underwood, Ky. and Melvin Chisum, Md. Just returned from Nashville; found your telegram. Donithen said other leaders were seen and that they were satisfied with alternates. Our advertisers want your trade. Those who do not ask for it in the columns of "The Old Reliable" Gazette certainly care little, if at all, for it. Therefore, we urge our readers and all of our friends to patronize those who ask in this paper for your patronage. Editor. CHARACTER. Character, like a fine old tree, matures slowly and is a riper growth than success that is forced as hothouse products are forced. Character in a newspaper develops through years of service to the people. For forty years The Gazette has been serving our people of this country. It has gathered a reader-clientele whose tastes it reflects, and whose power and responsiveness to buy are direct measures of its present importance to every advertiser. EDITOR. RACE PREJUDICE! "I am convinced myself that there is no more evil thing in this present world than race prejudice; none at all! "I write deliberately—it is the worst single thing in life now. It justifies and holds together more baseness, cruelty and abomination than any other sort of error in the world." —H. G. Wells. OHIO'S ANTI-LYNCHING LAW Against The Mob and Lynch-Murder—The Work of a Member of The Race—Also His Ohio Civil Rights Law Section 6278. "Mob" and "lynching" defined. 6279. "Serious injury" defined. 6280. Damages in case of assault. 6281. Damages in case of lynching. 6282. Damages recoverable by legal representative of victim of lynching. 6283. Person suffering death or injury by mob trying to lynch another. 6284. Limitations of action. 6285. Order to include recovery and costs in tax levy. 6286. Guardian's custody, etc., fees. 6287. County's right of action against member of mob. 6288. County's right of action against another county. 6289. Non-relief from prosecution. Our mob-violence or anti-lynching bill was introduced in the Ohio legislature in 1894 and re-introduced in 1896. It took the Hon. Harry C. Smith, editor of The Gazette, just three years to secure its enactment into law. The Ohio Supreme Court has several times upheld the constitutionality of the law and it has Section 6278. A collection of people assembled for an unlawful purpose and intending to do damage or injury to any one, or pretending to exercise correctional power over other persons by violence and without authority of law, shall be deemed a "mob" for the purpose of this chapter. An act of violence by a mob upon the body of any person shall constitute a "lynching" within the meaning of this chapter. (93 v. 161 2.) Section 6279. The term "serious injury," for the purpose of this chapter, shall include such injury as permanently or temporarily disables the person receiving it from earning a livelihood by manual labor. (93 v. 161 3.) Section 6280. A person taken from officers of justice by a mob, and assaulted with whips, clubs, missiles or in any other manner, may recover, as hereafter provided, a sum not to exceed one thousand dollars as damages from the county in which the assault is made. (93 v. 161 4.) Section 6281. A person assaulted and lynched by a mob may recover, from the county in which such assault is made a sum not to exceed five hundred dollars; or, if the injury received therefrom is serious, a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars; or, if such injury result in permanent disability to earn a livelihood by manual labor, a sum not to exceed five thousand dollars. (93 v. 162 5.) Section 6282. The legal representative of a person dying from injuries received from lynching by a mob, may recover of the county in which such injury occurred, a sum not to exceed five thousand dollars damages for such unlawful killing. Such sum shall be applied to the maintenance of the family and education of the minor children of such person so lynched. If any survive him, until such child becomes an adult, distributed to the survivors, share and share alike, the widow receiving an amount equal to a child's share. If there be no widow or minor children surviving such decedent, such sum shall be distributed among the next of kin according to the laws of the distribution of the personality of an intestate. Such sum so recovered shall not be a part of the estate of such person so lynched, nor be subject to any of his liabilities. (93 v 162 6.) Section 6283. A person suffering death or injury from a mob attempting to lynch another person shall come within the provisions of this chapter. He or his legal representatives shall have a like right of action as one purposely injured or killed by such a mob. (93 v 162 6.) Section 6284. Action for the recoveries provided for in this chapter must be commenced, within two years from the date of such lynching, in any court having original jurisdiction of an action for damages for malicious assault. (93 v. 162 7.) Section 6285. An order to the commissioners of a county, against which such recovery is had, to include it with the costs of action, in the next succeeding tax levy for such county, shall be a part of the judgment in every such case. (93 v. 162 8.) Section 6282. If the decedent so lynched has minor children surviving him, the fund shall be turned over to a regularly appointed guardian. Such guardian shall administer such fund under the direction of the probate judge, allowing not more than five hundred dollars for counsel fees in the action for such recovery. (93 v. 162 9.) Section 6287. The county, in which a lynching occurs, may recover the amount of a fund, costs against it in fact, of the legal representatives for a person killed or seriously injured by a mob from any composing such mob. A person present, with hostile intent, at such lynching shall be deemed a member of the mob and be liable to such action. (93 v. 162 10.) Section 6228. If a mob carries a prisoner into another county, or comes from another county to commit violence on a prisoner brought from such county for safekeeping, the county in which the lynching is committed may recover the amount of the judgment against the county in which the mob came, unless there was contributory negligence on the part of officials of such been very effective. Illinois, Pennsylvania and New Jersey have followed Ohio's lead and enacted mob violence or anti-lynching laws which are copies of our Ohio law. Several other northern states and at least one border state (Kentucky) have also enacted anti-lynching laws, in recent years, like Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Ohio law follows: **B.S.** ed. g. representative of victim of lynching.ury by mob trying to lynch another. and costs in tax levy. s. inst member of mob. inst another county. county in failing to protect such prisoner or disperse such mob. (93 v. 163 11.) Section 6289. This chapter shall not relieve a person concerned in such lynching for prosecution for homicide or assault for engaging therein. (93 v. 163 12.) OUR OHIO CIVIL RIGHTS LAW Upon the request of many readers of The Gazette we print below the text of the Hon. Harry C. Smith's Ohio Civil Rights law which the editor had enacted while a member of the 71st General Assembly, in 1894: The General Code of Ohio: Sec. 12940. Whoever, being the proprietor or his employee, keeper or manager of an inn, restaurant, eating house, barber-shop, public conveyance by land or water, theater or other place of public accommodation and amusement, denies to a citizen, except for reasons applicable alike for lodging and regardless of race or color, the nature of accommodations, advantages, facilities or privileges thereof, shall be fined not less than fifty dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned not less than thirty days nor more than ninety days, or both. Sec. 12941. Whoever violates the next preceding section shall also pay not less than fifty dollars nor more than five hundred dollars to the person aggrieved thereby to be recovered in any court of competent jurisdiction in the county where such offense was committed. This law has repeatedly been held constitutional and good law by the Ohio Supreme Court. 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