Gary American
Friday, May 4, 1928
Gary, Indiana
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"The Public Be Served"
An Independent Weekly Devoted To the Best Interests of All
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SLEEPING CAR PORTERS IN SOUTH RAP UNION MOVEMENT
Organization Tends To Lower Standards Declare Jacksonville Group In Denouncing Group Movement
NEGRO VOTERS BECOME INDEPENDENT OF A N. A. A. C. P. Director of P Trend In Current Politics Negro People of the U
NEGRO VOTERS BECOMING MORE INDEPENDENT OF ALL PARTIES
N. A. A. C. P. Director of Publicity Sees New Trend In Current Political Life Among Negro People of the United States
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FIRST YEAR. NO. 7.
Thompkins, Noted Democrat, In City
Recognised for years as one of the leading Negro democrats in the country and an outstanding factor in Missouri politics, Dr. W. J. Thompkins, wealthy physician of Kansas City, Mo., was a visitor in Gary Sunday during the course of a brief business trip to the middle west.
Accompanied by Attorneys Roger and William Mason, of the law firm of Mason and Mason, Dr. Thompkins made the trip to the city overland, driving an expensive Pierce Arrow automobile.
While here, he conferred with Judge William C. Hueston and Attorney Fritz W. Alexander on business matters, and afterwards paid a visit to Mrs. Ida L. Garnett, 2300 Adams street, who was one of his first teachers. He was also a visitor for a few minutes at the home of Judge Hueston, an old friend of many years standing.
Messrs. Mason and Mason were visitors at the home of Attorney and Mrs. Fritz W. Alexander, 2600 Harrison street, during the afternoon.
They returned to Kansas City Monday evening after a short stay in Chicago.
NATIONAL PARK
TO OPEN EARLY
Yellowstone National Park
Opened Already Says
Park's Director
National parks will open two weeks earlier than usual this year, because of the mildness of the past season and the absence of heavy snows which would bar the parks from use, according to a bulletin from the touring bureau of the Chicago Motor club.
This opening date was announced March 30, by the superintendent of Yellowstone park and assistant director of the park service, Horace M. Albright.
This will be good news to the automobile tourists, who make up the great majority of the more than 2,000,000 sightseers who yearly visit the parks.
There will be new things to see this year. Probably the outstanding feature will be the opening up of the northern rim of the Grand Canyon. For scores of years the tourist has seen the canyon only from the south rim. It has been accessible from the Arizona side only, but now it may be viewed from the north. On that side the cliffs are a thousand feet higher than on the south; the country is wilder; the timber heavier. This year for the first time, tourists may cross the canyon by riding mules down the rugged Kalibah trail, across a swinging bridge, and up on the south side.
A number of new roads will be opened up this season, one of them in Zion park, on which $1,300,000 is being spent in eight miles, a mile and a half of which is through tun-
NEW YORK, May 3.—In an article on "The Negro's Influence As a Voter," published in the May number of "Current History" Herbert J. Seligmann, director of publicity of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, analyses the drift of Negro voters toward independence of rigid party allegiance. The colored machine politicians in Washington "no longer control the
(By Associated Negro Press)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 3—Demonstration of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and its leadership was the high point of discussion at a reception and banquet held by the Pullman porters of this city in the porters' quarters last week. One hundred eight porters were present, nine of these being outsiders. Porter W. L. Thompson, chairman of the safety committee, presided.
Following the banquet and speeches by different porters, Porter S. Harper, secretary of the Pullman Porters Benefit association of America, offered a resolution which called for recognition of the bonds of sympathy and helpfulness between the Pullman porter and the Pullman company and expressing the belief that if the porters were loyal to the company the company would stand by them. The resolution was passed.
The Loyal Porters club of this city offered the following resolution which was signed by 302 of the 340 porters in Jacksonville:
"We, the undersigned Pullman porters of Jacksonville, realizing the condition that we are placed in by the so-called movement to organize the Pullman porters, and feeling that said movement has lowered the standard of some of the porters of our district, and caused loyal men to be blamed, take this method of showing our loyalty to the company and our appreciation for all that has been done for us. We further denounce this so-called movement of Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. We are aware of the fact that quite a few were misted by a false and radical self-styled leader, but we promise and swear to do all in our power to defeat the whole object of this so-called leader."
The porters of Jacksonville defrauded the expenses of the meeting, Custodian P. S. Sims lifting the collection.
Woman Loses Leg In Trying To Beat Train
(BY Associated Negro Press)
BIRMINGHAM, May 3. The veracity of the old adage, "Haste Makes Waste" was brought home rather forcibly to Mrs. Lillian Young, here Tuesday when she wasasted a leg in her haste to cross the railroad track at Broadway and Lauderdale streets. A freight train blocked Mrs. Young's path and in her haste she crawled under the train and while she was underneath, the train moved off amputating her right leg.
nels, is now half way through. Even in har away Alaska a road is being cut into Mount McKinley National park, gradually opening up more of the wild scenery of his far northern spot.
New hotels are being established. transportation facilities are being increased, and it is estimated that the number of national park visitors will reach 3,000,000 this year.
Another easy way for a member of Congress to get a little extra publicity is to think up a crazier Muscle Choals bill.
We trust that the reorganized Radio Commission may assign all the static to station which broadcast punk programs.
BECOMING MORE OF ALL PARTIES
of Publicity Sees New Political Life Among the United States
situation among colored voters as it was once supposed they did," says Mr. Seligmann. "An agitation has been going on, widespread and insistent, among Negroes throughout the country in favor of a more independent ballot. . . . Even republican congressmen have been advising Negroes publicly to watch their representatives on specific issues affecting the Negro race and to hold those representatives, whether republican or democrat, strictly to account."
Man to Die in Chair For Brutal Murder
(By Associated Negro Press)
WASHINGTON, Ar., May 3—
Unless fate intervenes, Siner
Brown, convicted slayer of Miss
Beatrice Blake, will be the first
person to die in the electric chair
in Hempstead county. Brown
was sentenced to die June 10, Fri-
day by Judge James H. McColi-
um.
The crime for which Brown is
to die was one of the brutal com-
mitted in these parts in recent
years. The woman was beaten to
death and her body was found in
a creek some days later. The disco-
covery followed the receipt of a
letter to the police which shed
much light on the case. It de-
veloped during the trial that the
letter had been sent by Mrs.
Brown whose testimony helped
convict her husband.
Mrs. William Carr Is Buried In Oak Hill After Funeral Services At Churoh
Leaving one son and three daughters to survive her, the unexpected death of Mrs. William Carr. 39, 1994 Connecticut street proved a shock to friends in Gary when announced last Saturday morning.
Mrs. Carr, a member of First Baptist church and the Household of Huth Lodge, died at her home after a lingering illness.
Funeral services were held Tues. day afternoon from the First Bapst church with the Rev. Charles E. Hawkins officiating. Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Ulysses Knowling and three daughters. Mrs. Rosetta Johnson and Alice Knowling of Detroit. Mich. and Mrs. Mary Carter of this city.
Mrs. Carr was a member of the Eastern Star lodge, the Household of Ruth and the women's auxiliary of the Elks of the World.
Nat'l Hospital Day Named for May 12
(By Preston News Service)
KNOVILLE, May 3.—Dr. H. M. Green, president of the National Hospital association, has issued an announcement calling attention of the Negro hospitals of the country to the observation of "National Hospital Day." Saturday, May 12.
Dr. Green says he hopes our people will visit the hospitals of the restrictive communities on that day and famiise themselves not only with the work being done by these institutions but also to determine their needs in order that they may become more effective in their efforts for humanity.
"The public generally is awakening to the importance of Negro Hospitals as factors in Negro life and well being and it is hoped that both hospitals and people will make "Hospital Day" this year a red-letter day for the awakening of interest in hospital effort wherever our people are welcomed," the announcement said.
Man To Hang For Murder 2 Yrs. Ago
Man To Hang For Murder 2 Yrs. Ago
(By Associated Negro Press)
JACKSON, Miss., May 3. — The lynching of a Negro in Coahoma county more than two years ago following the man's acquittal in the circuit court was recalled April 23 when the supreme court decided that one of the lynched man's co-defendants must hang next month. John Fisher, goes to the gallows May 31 for the murder of Grover C. Nicholas, white store keeper on October 15, 1925, by a decision delivered by Associate Justice Ethridge. Unless the governor issues a pardon the execution of Fisher will close an incident which started with the attempted robbery of a plantation commissary, which included the murder of Nicholas, the lynching of an acquitted man, the sentence of another to life imprisonment, and the death sentence of Fisher.
Man Fatally Hurt In Row Over Ball Score
(By Associated Nero Press)
NEW ORLEANS, May 3—Hit by a brick in an argument over the score of a ball game which resulted in a free for all fight, John Lacey will die from a fractured skull. Police are anxious to meet Son Baker, who is alleged to have hurled the brick. The umpire escaped injury by running.
GARY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1928
PLANSCOMPLETE FOR RECITAL OF WALTER POTTER
With plans completed at a meeting of leading Gary citizens last night, the recital of Walter V. Potter at City church, May 25, bids fair to be one of the outstanding musical events of the year.
Plans have been mapped out, to make the affair one of the most brilliant in the history of the Steel City, and to provide Gary music lovers with a real treat, according to an announcement made by the executive committee sponsoring the recital.
The committee, meeting at the home of Mrs. Emma Skillman, 1964 Massachusetts, is asking that every one show their civic and group pride and cooperate with it in making the Potter recital a brilliant success.
The committee is composed of: Oscar F. Gustafson, minister of music of City church, Mrs. Mary A. Stokes, chairman, Gary policewoman, Dr. Frank S. Delaney, pastor of Trinity church, Chauneyey Townsend, executive editor of The Gary American, Camden H. West, feature writer of the Post-Tribune, Mrs. Zenobia H. Bagby of the Gary Sun, Mrs. Elizabeth Lydie, Prof. M. C. Bryant, Rev. David Johnson of First A. M. E. church, Prof. H. T. Tatum of Virginia street school, William Lane, Rev. Grant Seaman, pastor of City church, Rev. Charles Hawkins, pastor of First Baptist church, Mrs. Mary Gordon and Dr. V. M. Marshall.
Funds Go To Club
Funds accruing from the recital will be given to religious extension department of Federated Colored Women's clubs. A part of the proceeds realized from the program will be given to Roosevelt school band, of which Mr. Potter is director.
Potter, a teacher of music at Roosevelt annex school for two years, has an ambition to complete his vocal training. He has had two years' training in a conservatory all ready and is aspiring to complete his work, so as to give his own contribution to the gift of song.
Work of Missions Told In Speech Here
Mrs. Florence Gather, well known deaconess of the Methodist Episcopal church and field worker for the Home Missionary board addressed the congregation of the Trinity M. E. church ta the Sunday services.
She spoke of the work carried on by the W. H. M. S. society. Giving in detail a large scope of the work, its different phases and many departments, her hearers received much valuable information and a new interest was created in the work, which is carried on by this far-reached organization.
On Monday afternoon, she again addressed the local society and gave a demonstration of the work being done in India, Alaska and New Mexico. Later she presented the new program for the jubilee anniversary of 1930.
LOUISVILLE, May 3.—Lest week the natives were aroused when the news was broadcast that Prof. Samuel Brooks, a teacher in Central high school had resigned under ugly rumors. Brooks was accused by a 14 year old school girl for conduct unbecoming a teacher. He tendered his resignation and left town immediately.
(By Associated Negro Press)
NEW OLEANS, May 3.—Briscoe Robertson shot himself through the head after seriously wounding his wife, Mrs. Rosetta Robertson at their home 316 North Villere street. Police explain the shooting by saying that the couple often had serious domestic difficulties.
Blacks Wife's Eye;
Gets 1 Yr. and $500
WASHINGTON, May 3.—Because he forgot himself and struck his wife in the eye about three weeks ago, James Taylor must pay a fine of $500 and serve a year in jail, according to the sentence imposed upon him Thursday by Judge Robert E. Mattingly in Police Court.
Mrs. Taylor testified that on April 2, her husband struck her in the face, injuring her left eye to the extent that it had to be removed.
Killer Pleads Self-Defense; Goes Free
(By Associated Negro Press)
MEMPHIS, May &-Clinton Sanders was given his liberty in first criminal court on recommendation of Assistant Attorney General M. S. Boyd, when he was arraigned charged with killing Bessie Taylor, whom he shot when she continued to claim that Sander was "not the best piano player."
The killing took place following a piano playing contest. The dead woman is said to have insisted that the other contestant had won and started at Sanders with a dream knife defying him to dispute her claim. In self-defense Sanders shot the woman.
Louisville Fights Park Segregation
LOUISVILLE, May 3.—A citizens' committee headed by J. R. Ray and I. Willis Cole has recently presented to the city park board and the mayor a protest against the rule forbidding Negroes the use of all parks in the city. The committee reported that little progress was made although the mayor and the members of the board received the committee members cordially. It was represented in the protest that refusal to allow colored citizens the freedom of the parks was not only un-American, but contrary to the principles upon which the city was founded, in that the rights and privileges of loyal, self-respecting, law-sabiding citizens are abridged and curtailed.
PRICES LOWER DORING MARCH
Small Decrease Noted By Dept. of Labor On Wholesale Prices Last Month
general level of prices in March was slightly lowe than in February, according to information collected in representative markets by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U. S. Department of Labor.
The bureau's weighted index number, computed on prices in the year 1926 as the base and including 550 commodities or price series, stands at 96.0 for March compared with 96.4 for February, a decrease of nearly one-half of 1 per cent. Compared with March, 1927, with an index number of 94.5, an increase of $1\frac{1}{2}$ per cent is shown.
Farm Products Decline
Farm products as a group declined nearly 1 per cent from the February level, due largely to price decreases for cattle, eggs and tobao. Grains, cotton, hay and potatoes on the other hand were higher than in February.
Foods as a whole declined slightly, as did fue and lighting materials, chemicals and drugs, and miscellaneous commodities. Little or no change in the price level was reported for other commodity groups, including hides and leather products, textile products, metals and metal products, building materials and housefurnishing goods.
10f the 50 commodities or price series for which comparable information for February and March was collected, increases were shown in 147 instances and decreases in 110 instances. In 293 instances no change in price was reported.
Comparing prices in March with those of a year ago, as measured by changes in the index number, it is seen that farm products and hides and leather products were considerably higher while foods and textile products were somewhat higher. Minor increases were shown for metals and metal products and housefurnishing goods.
Fuel and lighting materials, owing to decreases in bituminous coal, coke and petroleum products, were 10 per cent cheaper than in March, 1927. A small decrease is shown for chemicals and drugs, with larger decreases for building materials and miscellaneous commodities.
(By Associated Negro Press)
CLEVELAND, May 3—To arouse the interest of Cleveland citizens in the work of Negro poets and in the appearance of Countee Cullen, here Friday, the Public Library here is exhibiting literature written by Negroes during this week.
Mr. Cullen will speak at the Woman's City club Friday evening under the auspices of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and all culture groups of the city are preparing to honor him on this occasion.
JUSTICE ASKED FOR NEGRO BY COLLEGE PREXY
JUSTICE ASKED FOR NEGRO BY COLLEGE PREXY
President James Shepherd of North Carolina College Makes Strong Appeal
DURHAM, N. C., May 1. — Speaking before a large gathering of students and faculty members at venerp service, at Duke university Sunday afternoon, Dr. James E. Shepard, president of North Carolina College for Negroes, made an impassioned plea for a square deal for the American Negro.
Pointing out the difficulty of the white man placing himself in the position of the Negro and his consequent inability to understand the Negro's viewpoint and needs, Dr. Shepard enumerated some of the rights to which the race believed itself entitled.
Justice in the courts of the land he named as a primary need. It was pointed out by the speaker that juries were almost invariably made up of whites, and that thus, rarely did the Negro at the bar of justice have a chance for a fair and impartial trial.
That "the Negro will steal" has been repeated so often that it is the common accepted measure of the morals of the race. "Yet," declared Dr. Shepard, "a garrific steal like the Tea Pot Dome, three million railway mail robbery, etc., may take place, in which more is stolen than a similar group of Negroes could or would steal in a life-time, without sigmatting the white race as a race of thieves." The Negro is entitled to a much fairer estimate of his character than those based upon such generalizations as these, was the opinion eloquently expressed by Dr. Shepard.
"The Right To Vote"
That the right to vote was essential to the Negro's welfare, not only that he might share in political privileges, but that he might share more equitably in civic improvements such as better streets, paving, sewage, etc., was also brought out and stressed by the speaker.
"I make this impassioned plea for a square deal for the Negro to the thousands of young white students in this audience because you are now preparing to become the judges, lawyers, ministers, legislators, and employers in this country within the next few years.
"The destiny of the race will be in your hands then. I ask of you to consider and handle the questions involving the Negro, not on the basis of special consideration, but on the basis of equitable and fair consideration. Consider the Negro as a citizen; treat him as an American citizen. "I assure you that the Negro will stand shoulder to shoulder with you in the solution of American problems. All he asks is a square deal. Give him an opportunity to share full American citizenship and he will shoulder his responsibilities eagerly and honestly."
Aged woman Dragged By Street Car; Is Hurt
(By Preston News Service)
ATLANTA, May 3.—Mrs. Mary Gardner, aged woman, was painfully bruised when she was dragged several feet by a Buckhead one-man street car, after her clothing had caught in the door of the car Wednesday at Peachtree street and Collier road.
According to the operators of the car, Mrs. Gardner had alighted, and when the signal light indicated that the door was closed, he started his car and had gone several feet when the cries of the woman's daughter attracted his attention. He said he immediately stopped the car and went to the injured woman's assistance.
She was taken to Grady hospital by a passing automobile and was given treatment. Hospital authorities say that the woman's injuries may not prove fatal.
Freed of Murder;
Is Shot To Death
(By Associated Negro Press)
NEW ORLEANS, May 3. Discharged on a charge of shooting with intent to kill, Hattie Williams was shot to death in her home, 900 South Robertson street, Thursday. In an adjoining room was found the body of Henry Humphries, with a bullet in his head.
Police are holding Kate Reed, landlady of the rooming house. William Williams, the woman's estranged husband, is also being held by the police.
STAR EDITION 5
Gary Public Library
5th Jeff.
PRICE FIVE CENTS
ARMED
HEAVY PENALTY
TO BE IMPOSED
UPON JOHNSON
Term
rayer
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May 3
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Not only as a school program showing the talent and ability of Virginia street school students, but as a civic movement, the operetta will be presented for a second time as a means of promoting the welfare demand for the rejection, according to members of the school's faculty.
It is now enlarged and remodeled and re-stocked with new and fresh medicines, drugs, merchandise and toilet articles. The policy of the store will be continued, and cut prices will be set on all merchandise. This drug store has always been known for fair treatment of its patrons and reasonable prices. The first two weeks will Be sales weeks for Columbia and Otch Records which will sell at fortynine cents each.
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Man gets Life Term Believes In Praver
(By Associated Negro Press)
SHREVPORT, LA, May 3—
Tony (Pie) Turner, under sentence to be hanged April 27 for the murder of J. B. Morgan, Billing station owner, has been granted a commute of sentence to life imprisonment. Turner denies the crime and says that his prayers for complete vindication will be answered. He stated that since his incarceration he had prayed, and he exhibited cellulosis on his knees which he said was the result of constant praying.
STUDENTSTO REPEAT PLAY
Virginia Street School To Repeat Operatta May 10; Request of Patrons
In response to many requests, the operetta, "Pocahontas" will be repeated May 10 at Froebel auditorium by students of Virginia street school, according to an announcement made today by Prof. H. Theo. Tatum, principal.
Headed by a cast of well-trained boys and girls, the operetta created considerable comment when it was first presented last month at Virginia street school. Miss Leota Semmes, director of music at Virginia street school, supervised the operetta, which was declared to have been one of the most successful school affairs of the current season.
Story Kill in Legend
The operetta is based upon the old and familiar story of Pocahontas and Capt. John Smith, for whose life the beautiful Indian madden, immortalized in poem and song, offered herself in cacrifice.
Holding a peculiar appeal for children, the story of Pocahontas and Capt. Smith was successfully made into an operetta some years ago, of which the same version will be used by Virginia street school students under the direction of Miss Semmes.
Making an appeal for public endorsement, members of the faculty of Virginia street school announced today that everyone is urged to attend the performance of "Pocahontas". An opportunity to hear an entertaining musical program of a rare nature is promised when the operatta is presented here on the date given, it was said.
Froebel Drug Store Open for Business
Froebel drug store, Fifteenth and Broadway, which was closed for several weeks on account of a fire, has opened again.
(By Associated Negro Press)
ST. PAUL, Mlnn, May 3—R is felt that a death blow has been dealt discrimination against Negroes in Minnesota now that Atty. C. J. Smith has won his second case within a year against the White Castle System of Eating Houses corporation. The latest case was conducted in the interest of Isaac L. Finner who was awarded a verdict of $100 damages in the court of Judge J. Boerner. Prior to this a waiter for the corporation was forced to pay a $100 fine for discriminatory practices. Both cases were prosecuted under the civil rights law of the state.
Baby Dead 2 Hours Is Brought To Life
(By Associated Negro Press)
LOS ANGELES, May 3.—Although Mr. and Mrs. Guan Riez failed to notify the Newtown Street Police inhalator squad for more than two hours after a baby was born, they succeeded in reviving the infant. More than an hour was required on the infant. The baby is no reported doing well.
Man Who Planned Jail Break In Local Jail To Be Presented To Full Extent, Claim
A plot to "shoot his way out of jail", where he had been taken on a change of drunkenness, probably will result in a heavier sentence for Elder Johnson, 33, 1621 Jackson street, than he would have been gassed on had not the plot been successfully frustrated by Gary Police Sunday night.
Johnson was arrested by Detonitive Sergeants Lama and Kidwell at Pitfitz and Madison on a charge of drunkenness. Taken to the city jail, he was searched and then placed behind the barge to await his trial. In searching him, however, police overtook a .32 revolver which Johnson had in his clothing, and which he planned to use in a plot to "shoot his way out."
Confides in Fellow-Prisoner But Johnson talked too much. He told a fellow prisoner of his plan, who notified police that Johnson had a gun in his possession and was planning on shooting his way out of his cell.
When informed of the plot, police disarmed Johnson, thus preventing what might have been one of the most daring and fatal jail-breaks in Lake county history.
Police regard Johnson as an offender of the worst type. Efforts will be made to prosecute him to the full extent of the law, with the result that Johnson will probably be given a much greater penalty for carrying concealed weapons, and complying to meet arrest than he would have just getting drunk.
WOLF HOUND
ATTACKS MAN
Mob Threatens Driver When Car Runs Wild, Wounds Three; Kills Child
(By Associated Negro Press)
NEW YORK. May 3. — Hubert S. Jones, owner of a wolf hound, was the victim of the dog's viciousness last week while driving through 142rd street. Jones, with the dog in the sedan, was on his way to attend to urgent business when suddenly the dog leaped on him and drove his sharp teeth into his master's arm. Suddenly the car swerved, as Jones sought to protect himself from the animal's attack and in swerving from the roadway, ran onto the sidewalk into a group of women and children.
Jacqueline Phillips, six, was crushed against a railing and killed. Serene Williams, thirty, was knocked down, cut and bruised, as was another woman whose identity could not be established.
A mob gathered quickly and attacked Jones at the scene of the accident and Patrolman Frank Guiselman of the West 126th street station had to hold them at bay with a pistol, shielding Jones in a doorway until reserves arrived to handle the crowd.
Jones locked up was charged with homicide, said that while he was nibbling on a cracker the dog attempted to bite him.
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These houses not only demand efficient work in the way of distinctive printing, but must upon reasonable prices for jobs of large proportions. And The Gary American is daily meeting these requirements. Orders for big jobs pour into the American office daily from those business firms who demand the highest class of work at moderate prices.
The American guarantees a 24-hour service on all jobs of printing.—Adv.
CLEVELAND, May 3—An opportunity for the boys and girls of Cleveland is the message carried in literature being distributed by promoters of the Nugen Castlett company, owners of Cleveland's only colored department store. This store, organized under the lave of the state, proposes to develop through the training of young Negroes in the way of successful business promotion and management it was incorporated Nov. 12, 1927.
WOTON URGES
WEGROES 10
-OGOOO WORK
MONTGOMERY, Ala, May 3.—
‘Addressing an audience of 1200 col
ofed and white in the Old Ship
chureh here Sunday afternoon, Dr.
Robert R. Moton. principal of Tus-
kegee institute, etated that the “Ne.
groee of the South nced have no fear
‘of befng displaced by imported for
eigners if they make themselves so
efficient in whatever employment
they may be engaged that their ser-
viges will become indispensable.
“It is up to us to do our jobs sc
‘well that no one can take them fron:
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Colored people are further advanc-
4 than any other group of darker
people of the world.—the Japanese
slone excepted. This advance will
continue, Dr. Moton said, as the un-
derstanding between the races
clears up.
Dr. Moton’s address was preceded
by @ musical program featuring the
Tuskegee institute qu rtet and local
talent.
Offers Lift To White
Woman; Is Arrested
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‘PHILADELPHIA, May 3.— Willis
Roach, butler at the home of Mayor
Hollman has deen arrested and
charged with molesting a white wo-
map. It appears that he drove his
machine to where a Mrs, Madison, a
white woman, was standing, and
tried to urge her to ret into the ma
chine. A small bottle of whiskey was
found in the car. He was captured
after a hot chase, and declared he
vad no‘evil designs offering the
lady a “lift” Dut he was fined Atty
dollars on the charge of transporting
Mauor.
Bill Asks That Colored Men Be
: Given Commissions In Army
‘As Band Leaders
‘NEW YORK, May 3. — The Na
Honal Ascociation for the Advance
mont of Colored People, 69 Filth ave
fue. is informed by Wade H. Ham-
mond, band leader of the 10th Cav
alry, that the band bill which would
give commissions in the Army to
colored as weil as white band lead
ers, has passed the Senate and is
now pending in the House of Repre
eentatives as H.R. 481
“As the success of this Bill ap
pears to offer some compensatins
for what West Point denies the Ne
gro,” writes Band Lvader Hammond,
“Tam again appealing to friends
throwzhout the country, hoping that
it might be to their pleasure to wire
or write their Congressmen, in
whose hands our fate uow rests,
urging that favorable action be tz
ken.”
In urging Congressmen to vote fot
this measure, it should be referred
to by tte name and number, the
Band Dull, H.R. 481
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Phone 2363.
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SID CHAPLIN in “MISSING LINK"
“TRIAL OF THE TIGER'—COMEDY AND NEWS
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Police Fail To Halt
White & Black Hop
(ay Assoctaied Newro Press)
BOSTON, May 3.—An attempt on
the part of Boston police to break
‘up a dance for white and colored
euests Which was promoted by the
Young Workers League of this city
was met with sicvborn resistance
|when the police sought to use Nat
Kay, the president, as a media
nee which to achieve their ob
ject. Kay, a young white worker, ox:
plained that the league believed in
the absolme equality of its members
jend thet it would not countenance
any discrimination against its col-
ored members. His answers and at-
tide caused the police to hang
thetr heads dejectedly and depart.
Footpads Pursue Victim from
Bank, Then Snatch Pocket
Book and Disappear
(iy earn Mews: ee)
PITTSBURGH, May 3. — Sneteh-
ing a purse containing $900 from
Mrs. Lillian Young, 374 Paulson ave-
nue, as she was walking in Penn
avenue near Center avenue, late
Thursday, two unidentified white
men escaped before pedestrians, at-
tracted by her cries and screams for
help arrived.
According to Mrs. Young, the two
men follows! her from te City De-
posit bank, Penn and Center, and
snatched the purse as she was stuf-
fing $600, which she had just with-
drawn from the bank, Into the pock-
etbook. She had $300 in the purse
before she went to the bank.
Mrs. Young, tt 18 eald, was going
to a real estate office with the
money as a down-payment of a piece
ef property on which she had already
made a cubeiastial payment OF
ficers believe the men were in the
bank at the time Mrs. Young with-
drew the money end followed her to
the atrect. ;
at : on
Virginia Union
Raises $100,000
Pen Nene et
RICHMOND, May 3.— One Hum:
dred Thousand Dollars in cash has
been ralgcd by the Negro Alumni
and friends of Virginia Union Uat
Vervity at Richmond, Virginia. The
Negroes had contributed $50,000
when Mr. Julius Rosenwald offered
the last $10,090 if they would com
plete thoir objective of $100,000 b3
& given time. With splondid enthus
fasm the Negroes onzanized for bus
Inegs and ralecd another $40,000 in
cash dmong their own people within
two athe:
NEGRO DOES
PAINTING OF
MODEL HOME
That the Negro is rapidly finding
his place in art is shown in the paint
ing and decoreting of the “Mode
Home,” located at Fourth and Roose-
yelt strects, here in this city.
‘The painting of this home was
done by Mr. H. R. Gray, local Ne
gro painter, and his work stands out
as 2 monument to the genius of his
race.
“One of Best Decorated”
This model home is @ masterpieces
in architecture and ie one of the
best decorated homes in Gary. It
hae electric heating aad lighting
systems, tie beth-room fixtures,
with vestibales amd sun-parlor ali
done in craftex.
The living room and dining room
walls are ali panelied and pepered
in beautiful wall paper. There are
four large beth-rooms with all mod-
ern comventences, a large kitchen
with builtin cabinets and other spe-
cial features. All wood-work and
casings aré enameled in three-tone
effect,
The buiklers of this, the “Home
Beawtitul,” wparcd no expense in the
construction of this modern home.
The heating, lighting and plumbing
were all done by white craftemen,
who were masters in thelr respec-
ive lines, but Mr. Gray was select.
ad to do the painting , not becamse
ne is a Negro, but because be is
4 recogwized master of his profes
son.
‘This achievement of Mr. Gray sub-
stantiates the fact that color te no
parrter to success. If a men knows
nis work thoroughly and cen do i
peteer than his competitor, he has
pothing to fear. If a man wants to
ara more, he must fret make his
ervices worth more, and the public
will gladly pay his peice,
Negro Made District
Atty. In W. Virginia
CHARLESTON, W. Va, May 3.—~
Harry J. Capebart, 2 member of
the law firm of Froe, Capehart and
Miller, has been appointed an assist.
amt district attorney for the south-
ern West Virginia district, the fret.
Negro to receive such en appoint.
ment In this etmte. A graduate of
Howard Univereky, Acty. Capobert
bas had a busy career. He served
three terme in the state legislatare
and was the author of an anti-lynch-
ing law, a law prohibiting the sereen
or stage exhibition of such shows as
the “Birth of a Nation.” and the act
creating the schools for colored eet
and blind.
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Dancer Falls Down | Drink
Stairs; Cops Get Gin} Boc
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NEW ORLEANS, May 3° snake
dance by Lacille Taylor, 24 year old A
dancer in a cabaret and soft drink TORONT
stand Sunday resulted in the serious | Gaines and
injury tothe dancer who, engrossed | record for :
in the “steps” fell down the stairs | statement |
to the court yard below. ple were «
‘The police as usual butted into tha | selling liqu
amusement parlor and arrested thejed that in
proprietor on a charge of violating | chased 809
the prohibition law, and at the same| whiskey an
time gathered in six best customers | Mitts after
on the charge of loitering—end com | convince th
fecateg the liquor, most whiskey and | sumed the
gin, of the “madc-lest-night brand.” | them to 4 1
NAACP. PROTESTSAGAINGT
SEGREGATION IN VET'S BUREAL
NEW YORK, May 3.—Berring of
two colored exeoidiers from bospt-
tal treatment which they urgently
needed, in Wichita, Kaneas, has
brought 2 shazp letter from James
‘Weldom Johnson, secretary of the
Natiopal Association for the Ad-
Yancement of Colored People, to
Winthrop Adams, acting medical di-
rector in Washington of the U. S.
Veterans bureau. The N. A. A.C. P.
letter protesting and attacking the
segregation of Negro ex-soldiers is
‘as follows:
| “The Wichita, Kaness, branch of
‘this Aseociation has forwarded to
this office @ copy of @ letter written
by you to Representative W. A. Ay-
ers on April 17 referriniy to the
charge that two colored war veter-
ans had been demied urgent and nec
essary hospital treatment in Wichita
by reason of segregation of colored
from white patienta and the conse
quent limitation of facilitice for the
Negro veterans.
“Your letter admite ¢hat such eeg-
regation is practiced by the United
States Veterans baresu, and the im
Blication is clear thet even though
there may have been surple room in
the white section, these colored vet-
He Loved Well, But
Unwisely; Gets Shot
PHILADELPHIA, May 3.— Be
cause he hed permitted bimesif to
Decome cmameoured with aucther
man's wite, Nicholas Datone, a Pilt-
pino, ia being treated in the Howard
heepital bere for a scalp wound,
while Wiltlam Bunting, the hoskgnd
in the case, Was shot in the foot.
Bunting accused Detone of enticing
Mrs. Bunting to leave him, and he
went to Datone’s house “to shoot it
out.”
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Drink Too Much
Booze; Couple
Gets 4 Months
| TORONTO, Can., May 3.—WilHam
Gaines and hie wife, Etta, hold the
record for consuming liquor, if their
‘statement is to be believed. The cou-
‘were arrested and charged with
selling liquor, as their permit show-
ed that fm 154 days they had per.
chased $99 bottles of beer, 145 of
whiskey and 59 of wine. Bill and
‘Bite after a long speech failed to
convince the judge that they con-
sumed the booze, and he semtemesd
them to 4 months in jell.
|
ination” of Colored
james Weldon John-
Winthrop Adams
erans would still have been denied
treatment.
"The question of segregation of
colored United States citizens in
the employ of the United States gov-
ernment is now very much to the
fore. Secretary Hoover has just aboi-
fohed it in hie department. Secretary
Work bes also abolished it. The
postmaster gears. ie investigating
complaints of segregation In the post
office department, as ie the secre:
tary of war.
“The Nettonal Association for the
Advancement of Colored People ts
wropared to amie an ieee of the
outregequs dierrimination which
your letter pleinty admits es having
occurred in the section of the Uni-
ted States Veterans burean at Wich-
ita, Kaneas; and unlese this poticy
is discontinued we shall place the
brigetl tod beyirn yllagrstbcromorg
of Congress a ‘be interested in
‘the situation, as well ae in the pos-
seasion of newspaper editors
throughout, the country.
“Tt goes wiehout saying, it seems
to us, thet men who riek thelr lives
and waffer infery and disability for
thetr country onght not to be sud-
Jected to the smallminded treatment
which your letter openly condones."
Colored Doorman
:
‘Attacked by White
(By Associated Negro Press)
LOUISVILLE, Mey 3.—George
Bailey who for many years han been
the footman before Kaufman &
Straus department stores wes at
tacked yesterday by = castomer who
insisted that he would park in front
Se ee eee
Bailey that parking was ed.
The stranger got the worst of the
deal. Both were arrested after whieh
the white man was attended by #
nearby _physictan.
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‘. VOTE FOR
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Indiana’s’ Candidate for President
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No.13 i bs: | No. 13
On The oe On The
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Senator James E. Watson
| WHY HOOSIERS SHOULD NOMINATE HIM
Born in Indiana, All his life a Hoosier. Helped write present tariff bil, which
Taies toes ceciel fo 0S Recaies Beceed. fea farte tna tes eect eee
from humblest to highest offices. under high protection aff that he produces.
Is leading American exponent of Republic- Author and sponsor of Wateon-Parker Bill
Ss Sas
pbs the ‘principals of the Republican Sacikeh approved by Labor Unions and <m-
party.
‘Assistant floor leader in Senate, Chairman Senator, Watson's aim has always been to
sa Cae ta iae, Manag Eas or trod tho hind of Wr ag
ae ee i yn fe ease ies Seas
mesare prada al poring} ee Ae for prosperity and progress
LET’S STICK WITH WATSON AND INDIANA
Republican Primaries, May 8th “i
MAN BRAVES
PISTOL; BITES
WIFE'S IER
NASHVILLE, May 3.—Detying 4
steady stream of bullets, aimed at
‘him, Jim Pillows took the pistol
‘sway from his wife and bit a large
‘hunk out of her right cheek.
AH of this started when Pitlows
carried his wife home about oné
thirty Wednesday morning and left
her to attend to some “unfinished
business.”
Mrs. Ollte Pillows, upon the de
parture of her husband, decided that
she would follow tim, and she did.
She found her spouse seated in an
automobile with another womant
about six thirty of the same morning
at Twelfth avenue and Cedar street.
‘This spectacle provoked her and
she set out to “finish the business
once for all” and began firing at het
errant husband. Her aim was bad
tnd the tusband rushed her, wrest
ed the pistol from her hand and took
& dite at her cheek. Pillows is in jail
charged with disorderly conduct and
Mrs. Pillows is in the hospital, with
police awaiting to serve a warrant
charging her with carrying conceal
ed weapons.
Family Row Ends
in Double Tragedy
W ORLEANS, May 3B
x GRLEANS, May 3.—Briscoe
Roberteon shot himself through the
head after seriously wounding his
wife, Mrs. Rosetta Robertson at
their home 316 North Villere street.
Police explain the shooting by say-
ing that the couple often had seri-
ous domestic difficulties.
According to neighbors the couple
began to quarrel, then eame to
blows, and the woman attempted to
flee from the home, when Robeftson
grabbed @ revolver and shot her four
times, once through the neck and in
the chest, head and legs. He then
walked into the kitchen and fited «
bullet throngh his head. The woman
fe expected to die.
No. Carolina Raises
$100,000 for Schools
iz duck acre Fou
RALBIGH. N.C. May 3. Accont-
ing to reports made at the annual
mesting of the ‘North Carolina Con:
gress of Colored Parents and Teech-
ere held at Shaw untvempity, more
than ome hundred thousand dollars
bas been raiwed during the past year
for school improvements and for
auzfligry school purposes in schools
throughout the state. Five hundred
persons were present at the confer-
ro
Negroes Win Against
Segregation in Minn.
By, Anson i
sr Batis Minn May Seott te
felt that a death biow has been dealt
discrimination against Negroes in
Minnesota now that Atty. C. Jd
‘Smith has won his second case with-
in a year against the. White Castle
‘System of Bating Houses corpora-
Uon. The latest case was conducted
in the imterest of Imac &. Finner
who’ was awarded = Verdict of $100
damages -In the court of Judge. J.
Boerner, Prior to this @ water for.
the corporation was forced to pay a
$100 fine for discriminatory practi-
ces. Both cases were prosecuted une |
der the civil rights law of the ¢
Jealous Romeo Persues Juliet
With Double Barrel
Shot Gun
(By Preston News Service)
HICKORY, N. C, May 3.— A
emall hand bag carried by Pauline
Loretz 1s believed to have beon the
means of saving her life Sunday
when her sweetheart, Cliffod Barnes,
in an alleged fealous rage, went
gunning for her with a double-bar-
reled shot gun.
The contests of one darrel were
emptied ss the frate jealous swain
sought to end the life of the “only
woman” in the world for him. The
shot struck the handbag and glenc
ed, entering the girl's chest
A few hours after the shooting
Barnes was found hidiny in a ditch
and was placed in jail without bond
to await the outcome of the girl'e
wounds. When questioned by police
Barnes told police that the gtrl had
turned him down, telling him thet
he was no good. What she wanted
was a young man who had some get
up about himself and wanted to get
shead in the world and that wae
through with him unless he bot busy
and made a success in life. Barnes
said, “It broke my heart. 1 couldn't
make @ success right away, and she
might marry somebody else before
i mado'a soca.”
Man Steals Shoes;
All for Same Foot
(By Associated Nerve Pres)
(LOUISVILLE, May 3.—Charles
Garnett fell into bad luck this week
when he stole $200.00 worth of shoes
from Hotel Watterson, all of the
shoes were for the right foot. He
was arrested by our two colored de
tectives Hemphill and Woods just as
he was burning the shoes in his
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OPPORTUNITY
ing, a”
| NEW YORK, ‘May 2— Although
Charles 8. Jotmson; editor of Oppor-
tunity maguziné, has refused’ to“as-
cuss in any way rumors to thé effect
that he, plans to resten his positigh
with Opportunity in order, to accept
& position as director of the sthool
of social. science at Fisk eee
it is being freely repotted that he
‘will not be with Opportunity much
longer, Persons who ¢laim shme
knowledge of the situation aver that
Jonson and certain other influences
within the Urben League have not
been able to agree on pélicies and
the management of the magazine
which he started since it hak grown
to a position of great prests:4.
Negro Store Offers
Training to Youth
(8p, Amosined Weare Preis)
CLEVELAND, May 3—Aan oppor
tunity for the poys and girls of
Cleveland is the message carried tm
literature being distributed by prov
moters of the Nagen Catlett com:
pany, owners of Cleveland's only
colored department store. Thig store.
organized under the laws of the
state, proposes to develop through
‘the training of young No;roes iu.the
way of successful business promo
on and management. Kt was incen
po. od Nov. 12. 1927.
Teacher Is Accused
By 14-Year-Old Girl
(Bx Associated Neato. Pree}
LOUISVILLE, May 3—Last week
the natives were aroused when ths
news was broadcast that Prof. Sam-
Ue] Brooks, a teacher in Central high
‘school bad resigned under ugly ru
mors. Brooks was accused by a 14
year old school girl for conduct un
becoming a teacher. He ¢rndered his
Testmation and left town imm-4s
aay.
Roustabout Gets
$500 For Injuries
(My Astouatad Mere Pee)
NEW ORLEANS, May 3.—Williem
Gillard, a roustabout adoard the
steamer Vietotia who. wed the own:
ers for personal injuries when he
was disebled while attempting to
cast off a line has been awarded five
hundred dollars by the federal court.
FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1928
MADDEN DEATH
CAUSES UNREST
IN 'WINDY CITY'
Selection Of Successor Cases
Confusion In Political
Circles
(By Associated Negro Press)
CHICAGO. MAG. 3. — The sudden and untimely death of Congressman Martin B. Madden Friday has caused much confusion in political circles here. This is especially true with regard to the selection of a successor of the Republican nominee.
Although there is much difference of opinion expressed as to the modus operandi, the general opinion seems to be that the Republican committee of Cook county will appoint the nominee for the party, in the November elections. This committee is dominated by Mayor William Hale Thompson and it is believed that the mayor will seek the appointment of either Bishop Archbold (Jarvey of Oscar DePriest). It is pointed out, however, that the appointment would have to be ratified by the election board, which is controlled by the Dennen wing of the republican party.
Congressman Madden died in his office at the Capitol Friday afternoon from a heart attack. His passing was sudden, unexpected and was a distinct shock to Washington and the nation. When the congressman went to his office Friday morning he was apparently in good health. He had attended the meeting of the appropriations committee, of which he was chairman and was in the best of spirits. Representative Madden was elected to the fifty ninth congress and every successive congress thereafter and was candidate for re-election in November. During his tenure of office he established himself as a true friend of the Negro race and was at all times championing the cause of the Negro citizens throughout the country.
His interest in the progress of Howard university and Freedman's Hospital was manifested in the continued battle which he waged to increase the annual appropriation. When Representative Madden was elected the institutions were repiving less than $50,000.
The last appropriation to Howard university alone, was more than $300,000. Other acts on his part stamped him as a Representative not only of the Negro constituency that was responsible for his election but of the twelve million Negroes in the United States.
Leaders Mourn His Loss
Political leaders, educators and common folk mourn his loss. Bishop Archibald Carey, who was a close friend of the Congressman, in a statement to the Associated Negro Press declared:
"I sincerely regret the passing of Congressman Madden, and consider
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Republican Ticket
No. 59—Recorder—No. 59----Republican—No. 59—Vincent----No. 59
His candidacy is the result of a spontaneous deman on the part of men and women generally. They know John M. Vincent.
He served them intelligently and honestly as county commissioner.
He is an experienced public servant and a successful business man.
He is the head of a family, residing with his wife and two children in Hobart.
He did valuable work for all parts of Lake county during his term as commissioner and citizens are anxious to show him their gratitude.
He is thoroughly familiar with all branches of the county government.
He is a bitter opponent of corruption and dishonesty and his own reputation cannot be attacked.
He has no factional or embarrassing alliances.
VINCENT Is The Choice of Lake County Republicans for RECORDER
NUMBER 59 Primary Election Tuesday, May 8th NUMBER 59
RALBIGH, N. C., May 3. According to reports made at the annual meeting of the North Carolina Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers held at Shaw university, more than one hundred thousand dollars has been raised during the past year for school improvements and for auxiliary school purposes in schools throughout the state. Five hundred persons were present at the conference.
his passing as very untimely as well as unfortunate as I know him, working heart and soul for the passage of the bill for flood relief, in which we as a group are so sincerely concerned.
"My thirty years acquaintance with him stamps him in my memory as a man of sterling character and absolute identity. I do not think there is another man in the United States congress who will take his place in the outstanding defense he always made for the rights of the Negro."
Effords were made to get state,ments from Oscar DePriest, and Alderman Louis B. Anderson, also a formidable possibility for the place. DePriest and Alderman Anderson however, were in West Baden when latest reports have them hurrying home. White Commissioner Edward H. Wright under whose political management Mr. Madden was several times returned to congress is in Provident hospital too ill to be interviewed.
Former Member of State Legislature Enters Suit For Divorce
(By Associated Negro Press)
NEWARK, N. J., May 3.—Dr. Walter G. Alexander, former state legislator, president of the National Negro Medical association and graduate manager of Lincoln University's football team, has entered suit for divorce against his wife., the former Elizabeth Hemings of Boston, on charges of abandonment.
Dr. and Mrs. Alexander have been married twenty-four years. She is alleged to have left him in 1924 and gone to Boston to live with a brother.
It's all right to run for office—if you get tired in time to quit before you have to.
It isn't exactly a devil of a world just because some folks say they have a h—1 of a time in it.
Man has succeeded in conquering the cold air, but he's still as helpless as ever against the hot.
THE AMERICAN
Many of University of
Students Pay Ow
(By Associated
LOS ANGELES, May 3.—Nearly
colored and white, at the University
of their days or nights at some gai
their education.
Of the 3,461 men from whom
found entirely dependent on their
self-supporting. The remaining 960
and living expenses. Of the 2,960
entirely self supporting, 182 part
per cent, wholly dependent.
A study of the occupations o
different vocations are followed. T
in that opillege are almost as varied
J. WELDON JOHN
AMERICAN OCCU
University of Californias Pay Own Way.
By Associated Negro Press
May 3, Nearly sixty-five o'clock at the University of Southern Rights at some gainful occupa-
men from whom reports were dependent on their own efforts, the remaining 980 depended on us. Of the 2,950 women, it is sortling, 182 partially self-suppendent.
The occupations of the men are followed. The vocational almost as varied.
BEN JOHNSON IS AN OCCUPATION
Many of University of California Students Pay Own Way, Report Shows
LOS ANGELES, May 3.—Nearly sixty-five out of every 100 students, colored and white, at the University of Southern California spend part of their days or nights at some gainful occupation to pay the cost of their education.
Of the 3,461 men from whom reports were received, 1,643 were found entirely dependent on their own effort and 830 were partially self-supporting. The remaining 980 depended on others for their tuition and living expenses. Of the 2,950 women, it was found at 1,283 were entirely self supporting, 182 partially self-supporting, and 155 or 45 per cent, wholly dependent.
A study of the occupations of the men shows that ninety-eight different vocations are followed. The vocational pursuits of the women in that college are almost as varied.
J. WELDON JOHNSON DISCUSSES AMERICAN OCCUPATION OF HAITI
NEW YORK, May 3.—An article on the American occupation of Haiti, by James Weidon Johnson, secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, is being distributed for release to-day by the Cosmos Newspeaper syndicate of New York.
In the article the N. A. A. C. P. secretary attacks the proposed new Haitian land law on the ground that
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He is a staunch Republican, first, last and all the time.
He is the choice for RECORDER of ALL of those Republicans who desire to maintain harmony within the ranks of their party.
His own efforts in behalf of party harmony is considered invaluable to his party in Lake county.
He has made a thorough personal canvas of the county, not only once, but six times and is considered to be the hardest working candidate in the field.
In addition to his political strength throughout Lake county, Mr. Vincent has the added weight of his very wide circle of personal friends and acquaintances.
Some leaders of the party anticipate he will roll up a record vote on primary day, Tuesday, May 8.
it would despoil the natives of their land and would make them a landless protector at the mercy of American exploiters.
Anything from a calling card to a newspaper can be printed for you by The Gary American. Phone 3885.
—Adv.
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SENSATIONAL SALE OF DRESSES Saturday----All Day
$500,000 TO BE COST OF NEW HOSPITAL
Old Building To Be Replaced By New Structure That Is To Cover Whole Block
(By Associated Negro Press)
NEW ORLEANS. May 3. — Erection of a Negro hospital at Louisiana and Howard street at an estimated cost of five hundred thousand dollars to replace the present Flint-Goodrich hospital on Canal street is now assured. The new hospital will cover an entire block and will be built and equipped in accordance with the latest developments in medical science. According to the Rev. W. Scott Chinn, pastor of Wesley M.
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Whites Who Killed Negro Out On Bond
(By Associated Negro Press)
WEBB, Miss., May 3.—Ben T. Pennington, Harvey Pennington, Frank Evans, and J. C. Pennington, white men, have been charged with the murder of Ernest Skipper, on the Pennington plantation. Awaiting the action of the grand jury the men were released on bonds. The cases come up in September.
E. church, the square of ground has recently been purchased at a cost of seventy seven thousand dollars.
Distinctive printing! That's the type of work turned out by The Gary American, and at prices that will surprise you, too.—Adv.
The treasurer of the United States has resigned, probably with a view to taking a job that has more money connected with it.
Dr. Wilberforce Williams, Of Provident Hospital To Head Expidition
(By Associated Negro Press)
NEW YORK, May 8—Led by Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams, prominent surgeon, and chief of the medical service at Provident hospital, Chicago, a dozen physicians and surgeons will sail on the Steamship Westphalia on May 24, for the old world to attend clinics at several of the largest and most grominent hospitals in Europe.
Notice To Voters of Lake County
Notice is hereby given to the voters of Lake County, Indiana, that the following lists contain the names and addresses of all Candidates whose names will appear on the respective primary ballet, to-wit:
There will be a Primary Election held in each of the Voting Precincts of Lake County, Indiana, on the 8th day of May, 1928, at which time the foregoing tickets will be submitted to the voters of said County for the selection of candidates for the various offices to be voted for at the election to be held in November, 1928; and at which Primary Election, Precinct Committeemen and Delegate to the State Convention of the respective political parties participating in said Primary Election will be elected. The polls will be open on said date from 6 o'clock A. M. to 6 o'clock P. M. in each of the voting precincts of the County. JOHN KILLIGREW, Dated this 18th day of April, 1928.
Republican Primary Candidates
PRESIDENTIAL, STATE,
LEGISLATIVE AND
COUNTY TICKET
President of the United States
Herbert Clark Hoover, Palo Alto, Calif.
James E. Watson, Rushville, Ind.
United States Senator
Solon J. Carter, Indianapolis,
South Bend, Ind.
Arthur R. Robinson, Indianapolis
Governor
Thomas H. Adam, Wisconsin
D. Burns Douglas, Fort Wayne
Jesse E. Eschbach, Warwau
Charles W. Jewett, Indianapolis
Frederick Landis, Loransport
Ulysses S. Leah, Indianapolis,
Lakeway, Ind.
Alvah J. Rucker, Indianapolis
Frederick E. Schortmeier, Indianapolis
Representative of 10th Congressional
Congressional District
Harry H. Pamody, Wheeler, Ind.
William R. Wood, Payette, Ind.
Prosecuting Attorney 31st Judicial
Circuit
Oliver S. Tatterson, 785 Buchanan St., Gary
Judge of the Central Court Lake
County
James A. Patterson, 716 Fillmore St., Gary
Martin J. Smith, No. Main St., Crown
Point, Ind.
State Attorney for Lake County
Ray G. Cooper, 816 Pierces, Gary,
C. Oliver Hoimes, 4800 Washington Ave.
Gary, Ind.
Chester M. McGuire, 2445 Grant St., Gary,
Ind.
James J. Neidl, 490 Central Ave., Whit-
willis R. Johnson, 4720 Magoon Ave., East
Chicago, Ind.
State Representative for Lake County
Oscar B. Bacon, 3885 Sanborn Ave.,
Hammond, Ind.
E. McKinley Bacoy, 2090 Harrison St.,
Henry F. Patterson, Crown Point.
Frank J. Cook, Gary, Ind.
William W. Cook, 2319 Adams St., Gary,
James I. Day, 618 West Chicago Avenue,
East Chicago, Ind.
Thomas H. Herchelle, Griffith, Hammond.
J. Glenn Harris, 476 Grant St., Gary,
William H. Hill, 281 Highland St., Hammond.
Wilson K. Jordan, 4115 Baring Ave., East
Charles W. Hammill, Lincoln, Hammond.
John W. Thiel, Hobart.
Willard B. VanHorne, Jr., 1716—142 St.
George M. Van Valenburg, 1201 Jackson
St., Hammond.
Joint Representative for Lake and Porter
Counties
John W. Scott, 749 Filmore St., Gary,
County Auditor
Walter Macdonald, 286 Torrencos Ave.,
Hammond.
William E. Whitaker, 472 South Main St.
Crown Point, Ind.
County Treasurer
Hazel K. Groves, 4725 Northstone Ave.,
East Chicago.
Arnold H. Kunert, 29 Carroll St., Hammond, Ind.
James F. Face, 940 West 11th Ave., Gary, Ind.
Bessie B. Ross, 600 Van Buren St., Gary, Ind.
John M. Vincent, 824 Lincoln St., Hobart, Ind.
County Sheriff
George L. Angell, 428l Emlst St., East Chicago, Ind.
Moses A. Atkins, 667 Virginia St., Gary, Ind.
William B. Balley, 600 Filmore St., Gary, Ebien Newton Bunnell, 858 Hohman St., Hammond, Ind.
Joseph Ferrara, 1725 Jefferson St., Gary.
Thomas H. Hale, 1208 Euclid Ave., Hammond, Ind.
Joseph B. Kyle, 1711 West Fifth Ave., Grafton, Ind.
Henry P. Reits, 1246 Garfield St., Hammond, Ind.
County Coroner
Albert A. Watts, 578 Broadway, Gary, Ind.
County Surveyor
C. Keller Wallace, 1225 Bacon St., East Killeen County, Commissioner, 2nd District
William H. Linton, Crown Point.
County Commissioner, 3rd District
Jane Black, Lowell, Geo. W. Dickey, Shelby.
DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION
William F. Hodges, 740 Fillmore St.
Roscoe D. Goy, 1952 Washington St.
James F. Page, 1952 Washington St.
James F. Pace, 980 Washington St.
John W. Robinson, 1924 Washington St.
James T. Robinson, 1924 Washington St.
James Tynes, 1648 Adams St.
David Moses, 1745 Maryland St.
James Sperry, 1924 Broadway.
James Laine, 1682 Mary Street.
John W. Russell, 1921 Massachusetts
Claud Shutt, 6551 Howell
Grover Elkinson, 1820 Broadway.
John W. Stine, 3657 Marshall.
John W. Stine, 3657 Marshall.
John Dwyer, 424 Washington.
James Doyne, 553 Tyler
H. H. H. Buchanan.
James Farley, 736 Georgia.
M. D. Heyn, 3620 Jefferson.
M. D. Heyn, 3620 Jefferson.
F. E. Byrd, 1633 Madison.
W. A. Fuller, 2069 Broadway.
D. W. Turser, 2140 Massachusetts.
D. W. Turser, 2140 Massachusetts.
Jimmy Moore, 2347 Monroe St.
Sidney H. Goldman, 713 Massachusetts.
Sidney H. Goldman, 713 Massachusetts.
Edwin A. Comstock, 660 Hershey St.
James McCartney, 431 Madison St.
There will be a submitted to the vote Election, Precinct Co The polls will be
NOTICE TO VOTERS
Charles Ernest, 855 Adams St.
Boston St.
John Oleksin, 1281 Madison St.
PRECINCT COMMITTEEEMEN
CITY OF GARY
Precinct 1
John B. Davies, 1088 East 6th Ave.
Precinct 2
Charles L. Chester, 64 Vermont.
Edward F. Kerlin, 588 Georgia.
Precinct 3
Michael Muldoon, 868 Maryland.
Precinct 4
Charles Stockbridge, 659 Connecticut.
Precinct 5
Leslie J. Parry, 64 Connecticut.
Precinct 6
Sidney H. Goldman, 715 Pennsylvania.
John P. Geall, 625 Washington.
Floyd D. Saxton, 639 Adams.
Precinct 5
Stanley Carpenter, 444 Jefferson.
Harry L. Williams, 376 Jefferson.
William Burke, 868 Adams.
Precinct 10
Martin J. Nohan, 64 Adams.
Precinct 11
George Clinton, Carrouthers, 458 W
DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION
CITY OF HAMMOND
Clyde Fowler, 408 Chicago Avenue.
Robert Lowery, 154 Manhattan St.
Henry Mueller, 762 Hohman St.
Max Meissler, 802 Claude Street.
Warner C. Sutherland, 1244 Stanton Ave.
Une.
David W. Beach, 658 Truman Ave.
Glenn M. Surprise, 656 Indiana Ave.
Primary Election held
ers of said County for the
committee and Delec
e open on said date from
1 April 1929
Lynn S. Pope, 1618 Albany Ave.
Harold W. Hammond, 80 Lawdale.
Joseph M. McGhee, 1200 W. Lawdale.
Jones M. McGhee, 1240 Morning Ave.
Milton McKay, 7 Mason St.
E. D. Brandenburg, 150 Indiana Ave.
Andrew Evans, 413 Ames Ave.
George Bartkus, 1326 Harrison Street
Sam Walker, 922 Eric St.
George Bartkus, 1326 Davis Ave.
Peter L. Davis, 609 Stace Line.
Ed. L. Platt, 609 Orton.
PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN
CITY OF EAST CHICAGO
Charles Fichter, 614—145th Street.
Elizabeth Davis, 704—165th Street.
John T. Brokeley, 604—Baird Ave.
Louis B. Browne, 604—Baird Ave.
Lee Bogenventur, 4856 Todd Ave.
John Tenkelly, 4751 Alexander Ave.
Louis B. Browne, 4856 Todd Ave.
Willard B. Van Hagen, 1716—15nd Street
Henry L. Davis, 2110 Broadway.
John Tenkelly, 2110 Broadway.
Ger. B. Steddard, 5451 Ground Blvd.
Jasper L. Groenef, 5414 Doods St.
CITY OF EAST CHICAGO
Precinct 1
Akin E. Lewin B. Baring.
Walter P. Watts. 4216 Baring.
Precinct 2
J. Dressen. 805—145th.
James H. Trimmer. 144th.
Precinct 3
Thomas S. Fisher. 4825 Magoun.
Paul R. Skinner. 4825 Magoun.
Precinct 4
Edward J. Murphy. 714—144th.
William P. O'Malley. 4828 Olcott.
Precinct 5
Leph B. Campbell. 4438 Olcott.
John W. Strubs. 4505 Tod.
Precinct 6
John Papp. 1305 Bice Place.
Joseph P. Schoebus. 4516 Walsh.
Precinct 7
Paul Hales. 4862 Homerlee.
Frank J. Loda. 4854 Northcote.
Precinct 8
Stephen Splewiek. 5015 Northcote.
Frank J. Tricasli. 4002 Baring.
Precinct 9
Gilbert G. Hodor. 4506 Magoun.
Precinct 10
Clyde B. Bicknell. 4099 Forsythie.
Michael Bittner. 4091 Forsythie.
Alexander H. McNeb. 4806 Forsythie.
Precinct 11
Andrew Ballack. 714 West 151st.
Pete S. Mushkowi. 4916 Olcott.
Precinct 12
Leo Romanovich. 4806 Ave.
William M. Meble. 4740 Todd Ave.
Precinct 13
George Blocky. 703—141st.
Joseph Balka. 4944 Melville.
Robert H. Bueker. 4022 McCook.
Harry W. Burrett. 4096 McCook.
Precinct 14
Edgar L. Hurt. 4812 McCook.
John A. Novak. 4801 McCook.
John A. Novak. 4801 McCook.
Richard Williams. 4880 McCook.
Sam Goldberg, 460 Vermeer.
Gera V. Ragawa, 4758 Alexander.
Johanne G. Dunnaway, 8029 McCook Ave.
Harry Vincent, 1137-1138.
Frank J. Lindley, 4218 Ivy.
J. Stewart Nibick, 4128 Parish.
Makary J. Krauskewi, 8819 Pir St.
John A. Walsh, 8731 Grand Blvd.
George C. Power, 4120 Grand Blvd.
Thomas Lewis, Jr., 8925 Hemlock.
Howard P. Broderow, 8202-141st.
James Johnson, 4102 Buttercup.
Julius Prescikch, 8088 Bain.
Procinct 23
Milton W. Guy, 3712 Beech.
Frank Winkler, 4524 Pennsylvania.
Procinct 24
Willie Dombie, 3814 Pennsylvania.
John W. King, 3654 Pennsylvania.
Joe Vustich, 3657 Pennsylvania.
Procinct 26
Andrew Russell, 3402 Bain.
John J. Sebenhack, 3616 Michigan.
Procinct 26
Marion R. Dupas, 3446 Fir.
John Pors, 3464 Cemetery.
Procinct 27
Samuel Bemate, 3608 Fir.
George R. Reiland, 3444 Michigan.
J. L. Ridinger, 3470 Michigan.
Wm. E. Humbaugh, 3444 Spring.
John A. Roller, 516 Biley Road.
DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION
CITY OF WHITING
President 1
Frank W. Duggan, 488 Pennsylvania.
President 2
Gilbert A. Brinson, 155 Importer.
President 3
Harry Koeff, 537 Central.
John Cieaner, 517 Indiana.
President 5
Julius Ssudskins, 538 John.
Paul B. Bedner, 517 Schupp Ave.
President 1
John Klen, 701 Schrage.
Elmer Furry, 215 11918.
President 2
Lawrence McCordland, 1100 Schrage.
DELEGATES TO THE STATE
CONVENTION
NORTH TOWNSHIP
Protest 1
Henry S. Daugherty, Ridge Road, Munster.
2 Protest 2
Charles Wirth, Highland.
PRECINCT COMMITTEEEMEN
CALUMETT TOWNSHIP
Louis A. Southworth, Griffith.
Proctest 2
Benjamin F. Watt, Routes "B" Gary.
DELEGATE TO THE STATE
CONVENTION
HOBART TOWNSHIP
Harry Levengarten, Hobart.
Rosece R. Peddock, Hobart.
PRECINCT COMMITTEEEMEN
HOBART TOWNSHIP
Proctest 1
William Buchfucher, 616 State St., Hobart.
George Cradle, Hobart.
Proctest 2
Walter F. MacPerson, 611 Center, Hobart
Harry W. Paxton, Center St., Hobart.
Charley Schults, Under St., Hobart.
Proctest 3
Deering D. Mellin, 614 Cleveland, Hobart.
Proctest 4
William J. Knoll, 614 Hobart.
Edward Reissig, Main St. Hobart.
Proctest 5
George T. McKaynn, Pine St. East Gary.
Edmund J. Matter, Michigan Ave., New
Chicago.
Practicet 6
Maynard L. Day, Ellis St. East Gary,
John G. Lemberg, Center St., East Gary.
DELEGATES TO THE STATE
CONVENTION
WEST CREEK AND HANOVER
TOWNSHIPS
Leroy Harden, Route 8.
George B. Bailey, Lowell.
PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN
WEST CREEK TOWNSHIP
Practicet 1
Josiah D. Scholeeratt, Schneider,
Practicet 2
Jodis Kayden, Lowell,
Practicet 3
Henry D. Moyer, Lowell, R. F. D. 3.
PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN
HANOVER TOWNSHIP
Practicet 1
William Grabing, Cedar Lake.
Frank Subbuts, Cedar Lake.
Practicet 3
William Brooksman, Cedar Lakes R. F. D.
DELEGATES TO THE STATE
CONVENTION
PRECINCT COMMITTEEEM
Precinct 1
Harry Pettibone, M. Main.
Precinct 2
Charlie Veron McPadden, 517 N. Main
St., Crown Point.
Precinct 3
Foster Bruce, 408 S. Main, Crown Point.
Precinct 4
Joseph E. Brown, 442 S. Main, Crown
Point.
Precinct 5
Allison A. Bibler, 143 N. East St., Crown
Point.
Precinct 6
George Hennin, Crown Point RFD 1.
DELEGATES TO THE STATE
CONVENTION
EAGLE CREEK AND WINFIELD
TOWNSHIPS
Clem Fiffield, Hebron, R. F. D. 4.
PRECINCT COMMITTEEEM
EAGLE CREEK TOWNSHIP
Precinct 1
J. C. Brownsell, R. F. D. R. Lowell.
PRECINCT COMMITTEEEM
WINFIELD TOWNSHIP
Precinct 1
John W. Turner, Crown Point R. F. D.
DELEGATES TO THE STATE
CONVENTION
CEDAR CREEK TOWNSHIP
Victor K. Roberts, Lowell.
PRECINCT COMMITTEEM
CEDAR CREEK TOWNSHIP
Victor K. Roberts, Lowell.
Present 2
Charles H. Road, Sheehy.
Democratic Primary Candidates
PRESIDENTIAL, STATE,
LEGISLATIVE AND
COUNTY TICKET
President of the United States
Brynn Woollen, Indianapolis, Irr.
United States Senator
L. William Curry, Indianapolis.
Walton Woollen, Indianapolis.
Albert Stump, Indianapolis.
Governor
Bari R. Crawford, Milton.
Patrick C. Palmieri, Indianapolis.
George R. Dale, Munet.
John E. Fredrick, Kokomo.
Olga E. Kokomo, Grown Point.
Olga E. Kokomo, Grown Point.
James G. Taylor, 2364 Connecticut St.,
Gary.
John Representative Lake and Porter
County.
William C. Baldwin, Calgary.
He Ball, Gary.
Balthazar Hoffman, Chesterton.
Adam Hoffman.
Joseph R. Honey, 2517 Monroe St.,
Hammond, Ind.
Industry Tracer.
Herman Kelton, Richmond, Ind.
David Pesner, 1436 Mohman St.,
Hammond, Ind.
Industry Recorder.
Anthony W. Fassiewicz, 1799 Dukesburg
St. Gary.
William J. Schroeder, 901 W. Birkhead,
Gary.
County Sheriff
George N. Hort, 113 Ridge St.,
Crown
Point, Ind.
Frank M. Burke, 82 Mason St.,
Hammond.
Herman Schreiber, 21st and Calumet Ave.
Hammond, Ind.
George Conner.
Ernert L. Egers, 185 Detroit St.,
Hammond.
County Commissarher, End District
Richard L. Fiedler, 112 East St. Crown
Point, Ind.
DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION
PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN
Alan Stainwright, 2585 Van Buren.
President 49
George R. Dell, 5824 Pamela Brooks.
George D. Kell, 5824 Pamela Brooks.
President 49
Robert G. Boulton, 5775 Hammond.
Thomas F. Koehler, 5775 Hammond.
President 49
M P. Koehler, 5825 Maryland.
Roe B. Buggs, 4859 Softwood St.
Burt Palmer, 525 West 43rd Ave.
Iowa B. Karl蒲, 4281 43rd St.
Alouso E. Nichols, 4281 Cardinal.
Katie Marle, Lyle B. Land Bench.
President 51
Charles Crawford, Miller, Gary, Ind.
Stuart F. Short, 5825 Miller Ave.
President 51
Clam Duncan, Aetna, Gary, Ind.
President 51
John Moore, 1624 Stuart University St.
Shave Tatalovich, 1305 Maryland.
President 51
Alpha L. Davies, Maryland.
Karl Gosal, 1941 Maryland.
President 56
Gerold C. Dooge, 724 Hayes.
President 56
James E. Minahaw, 827 Massachusetts.
Steve Roberts, 4899 Massachusetts.
DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION
CITY OF HAMMORD
Elmer J. Krause, 467 Hoffman St.
John W. Newton, 8 Oakley Ave.
W. Norman, 16 W. Norman
Fred Barnett, 448 Elizabeth St.
William W. McMahon, 1483 South Hob-
norman W. Freeman, 809 Sibley St.
PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN
CITY OF HAMMOND
Bernard Bryne, 1402 Madison Ave.
Precinct 2
Joseph Cigrand, 1297 Blanton.
Robert J. Adler, 1128 W. Park Ave.
Precinct 4
Wm. A. Steinaford, 85 Sheffield.
Henry O'Connor, 178 Cedar St.
Precinct 6
J Jeffrey E. Walker, 160 Hobman St.
Precinct 7
Walter W. Krause, 467 Hoffman.
Barbara Downing, 414 Hoffman St.
Precinct 9
Mae Pierce, 248 Cruman St.
Frank A. Meyers, 318 Truman Blvd.
William T. Crosby, 310 Beach Ave.
Precinct 12
J Joseph J. Scherer, 14 Cordit St.
Precinct 14
J John B. Groh, 114 Russell St.
Precinct 14
Laura A. Short, 109 Williams.
Frank Mull, 219 Sibley St.
Precinct 16
Mary Murphy, 406 Hobman St.
Precinct 17
Ethel Bethel Burgess, 395 Erie St.
Precinct 18
Thomas Meara, 10 Warner St.
Precinct 19
Adelbert N. Langeendorf, 43 Detroit.
Allie L. Prendergast, 1061 Hobman.
Harry S. Hilbrick, 1281 Man Buren.
Mary C. Aubrey, 1220 Madison St.
Etta B. Lane, 41 Vine Ave.
Precinct 24
Frank W. Beach, 548 Sibley St.
Precinct 26
C. J. Montgomery, 108 Melville Ave.
Precinct 26
Genevieve Carroll, 499 Bauer St.
Precinct 27
Electa Speelman, 546 Drackert St.
Precinct 28
George Shihan, 546 Embla.
Precinct 29
Alex Kochlis, 1087 Wallace Road.
Norman A. Tappler, 108th St.
Precinct 31
Frank C. Holman, 1682 Jefferson St.
DeBert Johnson, 1826 Alabama.
Ewald Kunow, 1549 McCook Ave.
Precinct 32
Claud D. Neel, 1554 Jackson St.
Precinct 35
Beatty R. Jalil, 1554 Jackson St.
Precinct 36
Morris Hipp, Ogden Ave.
Precinct 37
Ora Herschberger, 243 Highland.
Paul Palke, 1149 Calumet Ave.
DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION
PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN
CITY OF EAST CHICAGO
Proctest 1
P. G. Coates, 1118 McGinn St.
Proctest 2
Frank Dickson, 4480 Magoun St.
Proctest 3
Patrick J. Sullivan, 4582 Magoun St.
Proctest 4
John M. Reil, 4589 Forryth Ave.
Proctest 5
Irene Irrele, 711 Chicago Ave.
Proctest 6
Walter M. Wells, 1138 McGinn St.
Proctest 7
Mae Sweringen, 1138 Beacon St.
Proctest 8
Frank Wade, 4480 Magoun St.
Proctest 10
Edward D. Korn, 4690 Forrythe.
Proctest 11
Henry Balmbridge, 4780 Todd.
Proctest 13
Anson J. Loverson, 4612 Melville.
Proctest 14
J. Millowinson, 4994 Melville.
Proctest 16
Edward Nation, 4994 Grace Ave.
Proctest 18
Simon Worstach, 5765 Michigan.
Proctest 20
James J. McGuire, 5795 Grand.
Proctest 20
P. A. Parks, 4136 Fir.
Proctest 21
Geo. A. Rahman, 4100 Catalpa.
Proctest 22
Joha Matsuki, 4100 Catalpa.
Proctest 23
Paul Maginky, 5717 Main.
Product 29
Philip Kendall, 2524 South
Rockville, MD
Ruffinfurniture Bureau, 2000 Pennsylvania
John L. W. Clarkey, 2411 W.
Kate Cutter, 4500 North
Product 29
R. L. Bellows, 400 East
DELLWARE THE STATE
CONVENTION
CITY OF WHITING
Proctest 1
John Shannon, 58 Oak St.
Proctest 2
Hugh Brown, 307 La Porte St.
J. J. Bismuthberg, 408 Central St.
Proctest 4
George J. Bismuthberg, 445 W. Fred.
Joseph Kelly, 518 Plechopp Ave.
Proctest 6
Michael J. Bismuthberg, 409 New York Ave.
Proctest 7
John J. Silvin, 444 Berry Ave.
Proctest 4
Mike Hirtman, 238 Front St.
DELEGATED TO THE STATE
CONVENTION
MORRIS, ST. JOHN AND ROSS
WILLIAMS
Louis Hirtman, Dyer.
FREECINCT COMMITTEEEMEN
NORTH TOWNSHIP
Proctest 1
William Schreibers, 518 Wichita Ave.
Proctest 2
Richard J. Zyn, Ridge Road.
FREECINCT COMMITTEEEMEN
ST. JOHN TOWNSHIP
Precinct 1
M. J. Kelling, Jackson Highway.
Louis M. Maxstem, Dyer, Ind.
Michael Seberger, Beherville, Ind.
PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN
BOSS TOWNSHIP
Precinct 1
Matt Nendorf, R. F. D. No. J. Crown Point.
Charles Popp, Ainworth.
DELEGATE TO THE STATE
CONVENTION
CENTER TOWNSHIP
Peter Hein, Crown Point.
PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN
CENTER TOWNSHIP
Precinct 1
Stephen A. Russell.
Philander W. Weathay.
John W. Ott.
Claude A. Bielefeld.
Julia R. L. Lanyard.
Anna Kneck, R. F. D. Crown Point.
DELEGATE TO THE STATE
CONVENTION
CALUMET HORNBY WHITEFIELD AND
EAGLE CREEK TOWNSHIPS
John Francen. Hobart.
John W. Sobranke. East Gary.
PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN
CALUMET TOWNSHIP
Precinct 1
P. J. Bierger. Bierger, Ind.
Precinct 2
Thomas H. Turner, R. R. "T" Gary.
Russell H. Nichols. 4852 Cleveland.
PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN
HOBART TOWNSHIP
Procinct 1
Edmund C. Scheidt.
Procinct 2
Edward F. Mellon, Georgiana St.
Procinct 3
Louis Kostade.
Procinct 4
Axel R. Carlson, Lake Park Ave.
Procinct 5
Walter L. Cormacki, New Chicago Hobart
Stanley College, 24th and Pine St., East
Gary, Ind.
Procinct 6
Eleanor Miller, East Gary.
Leno A. McCook, 24th and Vine St.
East Gary, Ind.
PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN
WINFIELD TOWNSHIP
President 1
James H. Beech, Leroy, Ind.
PRECINCT COMMITTEEEMEN
EAGLE CREEK TOWNSHIP
President 1
Thomas O. Davis, R. F. D. Crown Point.
DELEGATES TO THE STATE
CONVENTION
HANOVER WEST CREEK AND CEDAR
CREEK TOWNSHIPS
Frank Govert, Cedar Lake.
Selden H. Speth, Shelby.
PRECINCT COMMITTEEEMEN
HANOVER TOWNSHIP
President 1
Matthew R. Lengean, Cedar Lake R. F. D.
J. J. Beacher, Becher, Ind. R. F. D.
PRECINCT COMMITTEEEMEN
WEST CREEK TOWNSHIP
President 1
Otto Martin, Schaeder, Ind.
President 1
Joseph R. Abraham, Lowell R. F. D.
President 2
Ed Stuppy, Lowell R. F. D.
PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN
CEDAR CREEK TOWNSHIP
Product 1
Franklin Potry, Lowell, Ind.
Product 2
8. H. Spell, Middletown, Ind.
ping tickets will be
PYOBURGH PASTOR SEEKS
Rev. J. C. Anderson To Run for Elevation In
» African Methodist Church; Hopes To
4 ‘ Be One of Five To Be Elected
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_ NEW ORLEANS, MAY 3.—The re
port of S. W. Green, grand chancel-
lor of the Knights of Pythias in ses-
sion here shows thet since 1894 the
‘endowment department of the lodge
has paid death claims to widowe and
Orphans totalling $1.143,334.41, For
the last fiscal year the department
received $112,075.74 and paid claims
totalling $63,427.30.
‘The endowment department was
Dperated for les than one and five
tenths of a cent of its receipts. The
total assets of the lodge are $549,-
334.16, not including the temple
which cost $352,086. Mrs. Cora M.
Allen, of Shreveport, head of the
grand court Order of Calathe report-
2d that branch paid 112 death claims
during the year which totalled $33-
187.30. Dr. B. F. Easter, grand medi-
zal officer of the order in an address
urged the order to erect a hospital
‘or its members.
Tuskegee Quartet
On Concert Tour
Pe ees piciyy
‘TUSKEGEE, Ala., May 3.—The fa-
mous Tuskegee Institute quartet left
here Monday for its second concert
tour this year. A series of engage-
ments have been booked in the fol-
lowing cities: Birmingham, and An-
niston, Alabama; Scranton, Fort
Smith and Little Rock, Arkansas;
Oklahoma City, Sapulpa, Tulsa and
Muskogee, Oklahoma.
‘The concerts which the quartet
will give will be accompanied by a
photographic exhibit and moving
picture scenes of instructional and
Undergraduate activities at Tuske-
gee.
‘The Tuskegee quartet under the
leadership of Alvin J. Neely, insti-
tute registrar, has won fame in the
orth and cast which territory
tours annually. It has be er par-
ticular favorite with fans.
Howorer, this is the first ie these
singers have toured Arkansas and
Oklahoma.
White Man Shoots
Negro in Crap Game
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PULASKI, Tenn., May 3.—An in.
terracial crap game came to a tragic
end here Sunday when Grady Angus,
a white man, shot and killed Bdward
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rested and is beinie held in jail on a
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_ The Acid Test
of Republicanism
‘A Cabinet Member
During the
Administrations
! of
PRESIDENT HARDING
ae PRESIDENT COOLIDGE
\P'wico snaniacsaly appeceed for the Cabinet
oo » 9 Republican Sematen, ‘
J motion that my goed futund Dr. Wisholas
Mecray Datier, hes declared tat be io is
favor of the neminaiion of & candidate ox
Gur Republican thet whe bo “Repahlionn
cricion” Te em pete
Ma te ant wef he oo ce
on.
T deve tee wendestng.S them om oxy
Lt
)eemnination whe coh wet mest De. Rother
Spt re sate mene on
the print Peck down town sry Bbrecrcball
a besklet containing the-atiistel snesnhonstty
of the Republicgn Mationnl Ciub t2 Hew
| Sock Clee, which contain he eee af
eovminant Bepsblicame Gmeechenh Ga
pepereprrtr peo}
bee “Bevehlionn bw conviction” eal tts
fast: mast be vouched for by ot least twe
jeter Reyubiicame before fe cam qualliy far
‘Sembee.
On taking over the. eftnia tb far $0R0-S
fed » candidate whe is conaplqnenety onl
find te-comsten the cappert of Regreilinans.
On thie Retcinier Ghe'aame 204 Touran
member Setned the ciuh, which te a emt of
rational emdguasters for Repebiicantan, T
fatcomeverintenating nqese, 0 Seiowes
1s00—-EERSGRT HOOVER
1300 WFiiam M. Calder
1916— Chetan D. Bien
196—Checke Bagh
1916 Mickel Marry Bother
1819—PramtO. Lowden
259—Onacke G. Dower
|The bs am intereeting DM Recto
re cnet tat te Mating conta
for the Republican seminetion, Seeesary
| Hoover, hen been o “Bepeblican by count
‘ten since 1960, or when be Soined the ch,
he was in business and had ne petition!
otrationn.
‘The weiter Seined the cteb in 1900 and
‘thenetore-o the senior of them all,
(Gqned) CHARLES H. BETTS,
Bilter “The Leone Republien.”
gece, M., Apeil 2, 2488,
Hoover today is the one man pledged to the Coolidge progr
Vote for Hoover for President
At the Primary, May 8
(By Preston News Si ice)
PITTSBURGH, May 5. — The
Rev. J. C. Anderson, D.D., for the
past seven yeare pastor of Bethel A.
M. E. church here, has formally an-
nounced his candidacy for the Bish-
opric at the quedrennial general con-
ference to open in Chicago on May
7th.
It is said that there will probably
‘be four or five new bishops made et
‘this conference and. Rev. Anderson
ig asking to be one of them, Among
other leading candidates are: R. R.
Wrisht, of Philadelphia; 8. L
Greene, of Arkansas; J. C. Caldwell,
of Tennessee; R. G. Grant, of Flor
ida; N. M. Mance, of Georgia; and
other “favorite sons” from other sec-
tions. Dr. Charles Sumner 8. Wil-
Hams, of Kansas City; Rev. C. E.
Stewart, of Baltimore; J. G. Robin:
son, of Philadelphia; Joseph Gomez,
of Detroit; T. J. Askew, and H. Y.
Arnett, of Philadelphia; are among
some of the “favorite sons.”
Ministers and churchmen of both
races and various denominations in
the Pittsburgh district express hopes
for the elevation of Dr. J.C. Ander:
son to the bench of bishops. They
feel that his work in the church;
his exemplary life in the community
and. other qualifications eminently
fit him for the office of bishop.
Negro Appointed
To City Position
(By Associated Negre Press)
BALTIMORE, May 3.—in fulfill:
ment of preelection promises, Atty.
Arthur E. Briscoe has been appoint-
ed an assisant city solicitor by A.
Walter Krause, city solicitor. Thie
is the first time a Negro has ever
been appointed to the city law de-
partment. Briscoe is a graduate of
Howard apd has been prominent in
Republican politics here for a num-
ber of years. He has made several
unsuccessful attempts to be clected
to the state legislature. His present
appointment had the endorsement
of the colored men in the city coun-
cil and of Mayor Broening. Before
the appointment, Mr. Briscoe had
qualified under the civil service
wills.
“REPUBLICANS BY CONVICTION"
To the Mew Yeu: Meseld Telece:
He Sogn hs hee member, of the
jational Republican Club, which imposes
allegiance to the Republican Party as a con-
dition of membership, since 1909. ~ 4
In 1920, Democrats of Georgia, Michigan, Ohio,
Calffornia, Oregon and Massachusetts, requested
Mr. Hooter to permit his name to be ented ia
Frsientiel Prinses. In cock eave he deciiued.
.
= nameappearad —
Tihieaw, et 32000 Dennczae voted for hi On
the same day, 49,000 Republicans voted for him and
their choice. In California, in 1920, be received over
‘Ohio 10,000 personas wrote his neme in on
pubtican balot. ow
Banding wis encased ty Se Ropedtcns fey
os ee Pron. be hel he
‘Mr. Hoover member of the Republican
5 wea
Campaign Committee af that year and
took the Support of the Republican Party.
Following the election of Warven.G, Hapding to
the Presidency, Herbect Hoover was offered a goei-
Son jn bis cables, ection Shih a wat
mousty confirmed by the senate. And later the
senate again unanimously St Mr.
Heever when he was selected President
Coolidge es @ member of his cabinet.
jf Herbert Hoover has been endorsed and is sup-
[ported for the Presidency by the sons of former
Presidents Gerfickl, Roceseal on okt
oe Hoover's American
in conferring upon Hoover the medal of the Civie
Forum for Distinguished Service, Charles E
=o ™
“The Americenism of Hoover is shown in
every deed, in every utterance. His echieve-
aeeeae dianiiled ths eats. it Cae
Auto Hits Boy Six;
Fractures Skull
(8y Preton, Mews Berries)
LITTLE ROOK Ark, May 8.
Jobn Ballard, aged 6 years, suffered
& fractured skull Wednesday after-
noon when struck by an automobile.
The boy was taken to a howpital
where he is in a serious condition.
‘The driver of the machine which
struck the boy took the victim home
bat failed t report the accident to
the police. Witnesses of the acci-
dent told police the car Koemee num-
ber. Officers checked up on the H-
conse number of the car and ordered
E. H. Vedle, the driver and owner
of the cat fo appear in Municipal
court. Velle %old police that the boy
in company with several other boys
Playing and as his machine ap
preached darted directly in front
of the machine.
Election Judge In Pittsburgh
Pleads Guilty To Oharge
of Being Negligent
ie denial Mien)
| PITTSBURGH, May 3. - During
the trial of cases in Alleghny county
in connection with election frauds
James H. Bates, judge of elections
in the ninth district of the third
ward, pleaded guilty.
Assuming full responsibility for
the alleged irregularities in the
ninth district in the September pri
maries, Bates who served as judge,
went before Judge Harry H. Row:
and in ertminal court Wednesday
and pleaded guilty to the fourth
coum of the indictment. This oount
charges negligently performing du-
ties as election officers so as to de-
feat the objects of election laws.
Indicted along with Bates were
J. C. Delphy and George Moore, in-
spectors, and Robert F. Holmes and
Van R. Withers, clerks. The district
attorney announced that afte: Bates
had pleaded guilty the cases against
the other men will be nolle prossed.
Bates who is married and lives in
Webster avenue, admitted that a
miscount in the return resulted from
his negligence as judge in calling out
the returns. Bates was sentenced to
serve 30 days in jail. The others
were requested to not act as elec-
tion officials for a period of time be-
ing barred on-account of connection
with an election board in which a
miscount wes made,
LOG ANGELES CIVIC AUDITORIUM
TO HOUSE NAACP. CONVENTION
Annual Mass Meeting of ‘Association To Be
Held In One of Magnificient Show |
Places of “City of Angels” |
heiccinigeme eet 2p:
Auto Kills Woman; fe
White Driver Held | roicc, ove of tne show places of the
% — “| Pacific const, hall been engaged by
(By Associated Negro Press) the Los Angeles gay ged
NEW. ORLEANS, Mey 3—Mra.|{ional Association. t :
Lottie Davis ig dead trom injuries | rons of Onlored Teopie. none
received when struck by an-qutomo|4 cP. annual conference, Jaly 1.
bile driven by pone AA venga S| Dr. H. Claude Hedson, president
white man, who fled ‘the fot the Los Angéles Wi A. A. C. P.
of the accident, but later was’ arrest-| reports ies ton eked midday eans
ed. Wilkineon bas been charged | megting in the Ci aditertum will
with manslaughter. ‘be preceded by Shroagh the
be ———— * Tetty, of i Seon
Athlete Gets Job On’ |®. 28°... are working,” writes
Pittsburgh Gourier|>™ fetes, S24 re sre romrine
eters’ {*‘itors as only Los Angeles can.”
(By Preston Mews Serviced? “SO* 1 rig Cit. AnAtenmnn, 2... tsi
PITTSBURGH, May 3.—Clarence
Shelton, who for the past few years
held the spot light im the Pittsburgh
district as a star performer in bas-
wet ball, baseball and billiardist, has
accepted the posttion of sports ed-
itor of the Pittsburgh Oourier. For
the peet three. of four years Mr.
Shelton wrote many special spore
articles for the paper covering ma¢
jor sport events.
Hospital Refuses
Negro; Loses Gift
ep Ray
NEWARK, N. J,.May 3.—Several
Weeks ais0 William Toombes, fifty-
nine years old, who had served faith.
fully the family of Uzai H. McCar.
ter, president of the Fidelity Union
‘Trust company, became ill and had
to be taken to a hospital. His ad-
mittance was refused because of his
being a Negro.
In the copyrighted story the New-
ark Ledger states that Mr. McCarter
had declared that because @ hospital
(name not given) of which he was
once a member of the Board of Gov-
ernors, and his sister-in-law prest-
dent of the board, had retused ad-
mittance to his Negro servant, it had
“beaten itself out of one of the
handsomest legacies aver bequested
t such an institution in the history
am Bag acte atte
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: MS a successtul business |
- H man, Hazel K. Groves is the oe Se _
* logical candidate for the office of ee eee a |
: County Treasurer in Tuesday’s pri- ee oS Pe
¢ mary election. He is the choice of the fe ae yg —
; people, the favorite among all those [a ys "
* who appreciate the responsibilities of fe Seg 2
- the office and the knowledge, judg- oo eee :
% ment and economy required to fullfill [33353 gaghos eo :
; those responsibilities. } _ ed oy - ‘
A vote for him is a vote for the care} oe F he e
: ful administration of one of the most 4 poe :
: important offices in Lake county. Vote |i es es ‘
$ for No. 55 for County Treasurer. it ae Sou s
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Under The Constellation of Gemini
--comes May. Nature Advertises her wel-
i lil raf come presence with myriads of early
A =e iy lena tee oak es flowers. Follow her example, Mr. Mer-
> By Tie tS it4tS]i chant. Display your Spring and early
(SA) un Hes bagless tne tae Summer offerings to folks via--
Ss a [ae Oe Rape Re ATTRACTIVE ADVERTISING IN THE
GARY AMERICAN
NEW YORK, May 3—The new
Shrige Civic euditorium in Los An-
geles, one of the show places of the
Pacific conet, hall been engaged by
the Les Angeles branch\of the Na-
tional Association for the Advance-
ment of Colored People, to told the
Sunday mass meeting in of the N. A.
A. C. P. anmual conference, July 1.
, Dr. H. Claude Hedson, president
of the Los Angéles NW A. A. C. P.
reports thet the laa ‘Sunday mace
meeting tn the aditortum will
be preceded by: eins ‘through the
city, of which in pidtures are to
be made.
“Committees are working,” writes
Dn, Hudson, “and we are preparing
to entertain the delegates and vis-
itors as only Los Angeles can.”
‘The Civic Auditorium seats 6,442
people besides having room on its
siege for hundreds more. The
buildings, in Moorish architecture
style, were erected to replace the
old Shrine Anditortum burned in
1920,
Colored Man Named
for Commissioner
is ee ee
RICHMOND, May 3.— Upon the
recommendation® of the colored at-
torneys of thie city Atty. J. C. Rob-
ertson ims been appointed a com-
missioner of the Richmond Gireuit
court by Judge Julius Guan. He is
the only colored man to have ever
‘ids such a panties eee,
Organize School As
Memorial to oe
HOYSTON, Tex., May 3.—Because
of thelr admiration for the splendid
work done by the late Prof. G. E.
Branch, former students and gradu
ates of Branch Business college,
have gathered and organized & new
business school to be known by the
name and to carry on bis work.
Henry H. Hargrove, an alumnue of
the old Branch school is the presi
dent of the new organization.
> ——
Americin Red Cross Survey
Uneovers Heavy Loss Of
yy ife And Property
Te te, Bi bi
@AREYVILLE, Fla, May 3.—Ac-
cording to an announcement by the
officials of the American Red Cross,
two hundred and fifty Negroes and
one hundred whites were made
homelees by the flood of the Choc-
tawatchee river. Not only were
these families made homeless, but
all personal property was het. The
tocal chapter of the Red Cross has
secured one thousand dollars to re-
lieve the distress.
Man Kills Sweetie
Then Shoots Self
(Br Associa Negro Pree)
NEW ORLEANS, May 3--- After
shooting Amariluze Beze to death
because she refused his attentions
Geredo Perez shot himecif through
the temple atthe woman's home,
here Tuesday. Poticemen found the
two dead; Perez heli a pistol and a
note in his hand explaining the deed.
NEW YORK, May 3.—The Nation-| SPeeded to the penitentiary to servd
1 Association for the Advancement | & Hfe sentence for the lilling ofan
of Colored People, 69 Fitth avenue,| ‘tony Fields, a Negho firmer who
hea recetved a copy of « supplement | l'ved near him.
to the Voesische’ Zeitung, pubtiehed| Field's body wae found on the
in Germany, announcing that a film) levee near hie home April 23; Cor
with natives of Senegamia as actors | /¢y was arrested and confessed the
hed been made by a German expt |cTime; @ special session of the grand
dition to Africa. jury was called April 23; the accus
‘The heroine of the film is a 17-|@4 man pleaded guilty, was sente
year old native Negro girl, of the|enoed immediately to life imprison
Bambara, named Fetu and the hero | ment and was taken thet afternoon
i aed Babe. to the state prison. Corley has one
In order to make the film the Ger.|™arried daughter and several small
mans hed to overcome the reluc | Shiliren, and was fairly prosperous,
tance of the Africane to be photo.| The killing occurred over the aftecs
graphed and had to Inetruct them |B Of a woman, it is said.
in the ways of expressing various SAA ARAL,
Negro College To
Have Music Night! WAI] BINIWN IID
NEW ORLEANS, May 3.—Re
heareals by 250 singers from the va-
‘rious Negro colleges in this city are
urlder way to assist in a “Night of
‘Negro Melodies” with the Fisk Sing.
‘ere of Nashville, Tenn., who are now
on a southern tour, appearing in this
cy May 8. George L. Johnson, mu-
‘sic organizer for the Netional Play-
ground and Recreation association,
arrived in New Orleans Monday to
direct the event.
White Man Gets Life
For Murder Of Negro
seseatea N 5
| LAKE PROVIDENCE, Las May 3.
—Wihat ie declared to be the quick-
est disposal of a pomicide case in
Louisiana took place April 24 when
‘Silas J. Corley @ white man was
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speeded to the penitentiary to serv
@ fife sentence for ‘the killing oP am
thony Fields, a Negto firmer who
lived near him.
Field's body was found on the
levee near hie home April 22; Cor
ley was arrested and confessed the
crime; @ special session of the grand
jury was called April 23; the accus
ed man pleaded guilty, was sente
enced immediately to life imprison
ment and was taken that afternoon
to the state prison. Corley has ons
married daughter and several small
chikiren, and was fairly prosperous,
The killing occurred over the aftec:
tions of a woman, it is said.
Mystery Surrounds Explosion
‘Which Shook Neighborhood
And Wrecked Building
(Ry Associted Negro Press)
CHICAGO, May 3.—Mystery sur
Tounds the explosion, followed by
fire. which wrecked a three-story
brick building, occupied by the
Forum Dance hall, at 43rd street
an¢ Calumet avenue Sunday night,
The force of the blast shook the en-
tire neighborhood for biccks.
The firemen believe that the explo
sion occurred in the basement of the
building and it might have been
caused by gas. At the time of the
explosion, fortunately there was no
dance at the hall. Two men were
on the second floor and were over
come by the fumes and had to ba
carried gut by the firemen.
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FRIDAY, MAY 4 1928
Club News
Personals
Attend Recital in
| La Porte, Indiana
|" Mine Lois Hollend attended the
| musical in Laporte, Indiana, where
Me. Mark Abernathy gave a recital
| Mw. A. Stewart had a reception af
ter ie recital, Twenty people trom
(Chicsgo attended the Tecttal, amons
whom were Mr. and Mrs. Harrisor
‘A. Metwrel, Attorney and Mrs. Strat
ford, Mr. ahd Mra. Jobn Irvin; (Mrs
Irvin is the city editor of the Bee;)
Mr. Pratis, editor of the Heobie Jee
dies, Mr. Leslie Abernethy, ana Mre
Abernathy, mother of the harpist.
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‘Attends “Frog” Dance
In “Windy City”
‘Mise Buckner attended the “Frog”
lof dance in Chicago last Saturday
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Garyites Sojourn in
Chieago During Week
Miss Addye Bryant, of 2245: Madi.
son street, Mr. William Lee and Mr.
D. lx Harris, spent Sunday in Chi
cago visiting relatives. Miss Ollye
Ditlon joined them in Chicago.
‘While there they visited the Rega.
theatre.
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Mra, L. Hicks Fetes
Social Art Club
The Social Art club mot last
‘Thursday with Mrs. L. Hicks, who
was hostess, at 1813 Massachusetts
street.
‘The mecting we very pleasant
and a delicious repast was served.
The club will meet Thursday of this
week with Mrs. Susie Jones, 2601
Adams street.
Mrs. Queenie Robinson is reporter.
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White Rose Club
Holds Regular Meet
The White Rose clyb of the Mount
Zion Baptist ¢hurch met Tuesday
night at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Woodley Williams, 2445 Delaware
streot. The mecting was well attend.
ed.
Two new mombers joined the
club. They were Mr..and Mrs. H. F.
Blakey, who seemed to be very in-
terested in the chub work. Mr. Bla.
key made gome very encouraging
remarke-
A elicious two course Incheon
was served. The club will meet
usmtey, nish of next rook: with
sverend and Mrs. A. T. Alien, 2489
Adame street, second floor, apart
ment six.
‘Mrs, Elnora Bady is reporter.
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Popular Gary Couple
Spend Sunday In “Chi”
Mies Margaret Sanders, of 1936
Mascachusetts street. and Mr. Elbert
Pearson, of 1933 Pennsylvania street
spént Sunday in Chicago visiting
réhatives.
‘While there they visited the Re.
gal.theatre and the Savoy ballroom
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On Business Trip To
the “Windy City”
Mrs. Myrtle Adame, of 19th and
Maseachusetts street, went to Chi-
cago on a business trip last Tyesday
night.
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Mre. Cooke Entertains
Girts of Elite Club
‘Mrs. W. W. Cooke entertained the
Elfte club at her home with a party
SOCIETY
last week. The girls enjoyed them-
selves by playing cards. Mrs. Maxine
Gonzales won first prize, which was
a beautiful guest towel. Miss Ora B.
Moore won the booby prize.
Mrs. Cooke served a very deli-
cious two course repast.
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Elite Club To Give
Dance Friday Night
The Eiite\club is giving a dance
next Friday night, May 11, at the
American Crystal gardens. The mu-
sto will de furnished by the Celumet
sypeopators.
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Lotus Club To Meet
Tonight at Ricks’
‘The Lotus club will meet Friday
wight, May 4, at the home of Mrs.
Ollie Rucks, 23rd Washington street.
All members are urged to be pree-
ent.
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Takes In Theatre On
Trip To Chicago
‘Mrs, Norene Dixon spent last
Tueeday afternoon in Chicago. While
there she visited the Regal theatre.
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Birthday Party Held
For Mrs. Gonzales
Mr. Lillard Gonzales, surprised his
wife, Mrs. Maxine Gonzales, with a
birthday party lect Sunday night
The outoftown suests were: Mr
and Mrs. Batley, Miss Faith Bailey,
Miss Philips and Mr. Holland.
Mre. Gonzales recrived many use-
ful and beautiful gifts
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Chicagoans Entertained
Here By the Woodfolks
Attorney and Mrs. Roger W.Wood-
folk, 1981 Magsachusetts street, ox-
tertained friends’ from Chicago last
Sunday.
‘The guests wore: Attorney and
Mrs. Faustin 5. Delaney, Attorney
and Mrs. Dallas Haydea Harper, and
Mr. B. A. Crenshaw, the inventor of
the Crenshaw motion signal.
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Charity Club Holds
Regular Meeting
‘The Charity club met! last Thurs-
day night at the home of Mrs. B.
Bryant, 2245 Madison street
‘Mre, Bryant servedg a very deii
cious repast. °
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Mrs. Phillips Hostess
To the Lotus Club
The Lotus club met last Saturday
night at the home of Mrs. Jaesye
Phillips, 1520 Vermont street.
The visitors were: Mr. and Mrz.
Frank Greene, of Chicago, Mrs. Ida
Robinson, of Chicago, Mrs. Grace
‘Winbush. Mrs. Izora Stewart, and
the Misses Thelma Trent, Véronica
‘Trent ang Hazel Brvant.
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‘Tea Given In Honor }
‘Mra: M. Gonzales
Mrs. Hargrove, «f 2461 Adams
street, gave a tea last Sunday aft_>-
noon in honor of the birthday of
Mrs. Maxine Gonzales, 1324 Carolt-
na street.
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Leap Year Party Held
at the Stewart House
‘The Stewart House Welfare club
entertained with a leap year party
Tuesday evening at the Settlement
house. Covers were laid for fifty. The
Programs
ing Events
Srapeige et gennrgeni direst
with sweet peas aad jonquils.
The program for the first part of
the evening conatsted of games and
stunts, after which each lady found
a place at the tables with the gen
tleman she breught.
‘A delicious two-course luncheoe
was served. This club is an emer:
gency charity organization. Its pur-
pose is to render help to cases until
some other agency can be interested.
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Churches Fete Busy
Bee Club In Home
The Busy Bee club of the Mount
Zion Baptist church met at the home
of Brother and Sister Churcher, 2533
Broadway.
‘The meeting, which was presided
over by Mr. A. Wills, the vice presi
dent, was very interesting. The ct
tendance was good and Mr. and Mrs
Blakey and Mrs. Irene Murphy. of
St. Louis, Missouri, were visitors.
The receipts for the evening was
$6.75. A very delicious repast was
served by the hostess
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Brother and Sister
Rolling, 2289 Madison street, on May
7. All members are urged to be pres
ent at 7:30. Mr. A. Willis, vice presi
dent. Mrs. Charity Churches, re
porter.
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Miss Dillon Guest
Here of Sister
| Miss Oltye B. Dillon, a seadent of |
Crane College, Chicago, is spendinz
a few days in the city as the guest
of er sister at 26th and Madison
street,
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Garyites On Motor
Trip to Kankakee
Mrs. Soffa Hamlet, 1944 Massachy-
setts stret, and Mr. and Mrs. A. Wil
lis motored to Kankakee, Ulinols,
where they visited the mother and
father of Mre. Hamlet.
They report a pleasant trip.
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Mrs. L. M. Sanders Hostess
To. Chicagoan and Son
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ana avenue, Chicago, spent a few
hours in Gary last Friday afternoon.
While here they visited Mrs. L.
M. Sanders, 1935 Massachusetts
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| Indianapolis Residents
Guests of Campbells
Mre. Mary Jane Campbell, 2441
Jefferson sfrect,.has as her house
guest several friends from Indiana
polis, Indiana, who are oitending
the semiannual confr of the
First Free Baptist church.
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‘Mrs. Lena Marmon Back
From Wintering in So.
Mre. Lena Marmon. 2630 Washing:
ton street, who spent the winter In
Kentucky for her health bas retim:
ed to the city. Her many friends are
glad to see her.
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Attend Rites For Former
Gary Resident in Ky.
Rev. Charles E. Hawkins, accom:
panied by Mrs. Musgrove, Mrs. Cor-
inne Cross, Mrs. Bessie Griggs, Mr.
R. D. Guy, motored to Louisville last
week to attend the funeral of Mr.
Logan, who was formeriy a member
‘THE ADWIRISAN
0: the Firs. S$pc2. churea in Car~.
Rev. Hawnhit’f-aet‘ed the funesal
cee
Eos Cittana Entertain
George W. Braddecks
Mrs. R. H. Brown, 3525 asker
street, Indias Harbor, entertained
‘Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bradd>::
2489 Adams mreet. at a dinner Wee.
neday afterozn,
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Mrs. Stone To Visit
Friends In Chicago
Mré. Julia 3. Stone, will spend
Sunday in Chteage visiting friends
and relatives.
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Alpha Art Club Mects
At Perry's Reetdence
‘The Alpha Art club me: last week
with Mrs. Lilian Perry, 7134 Adams
street. The members hed a very
pleasant mesting asd 8 procram
Which consisted o€ 8 @rill im geogra
phy.
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Next Meeting of Alphas
To Be Held at Phillipe
‘The Aiphe Art clad will meet next
Philips, 1520 Vermont etreet. All
Mombers are asked to be present
with recipes to contribute 13. the
program.
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Birthday Party To Be
Given For Mre. Marris
| Mise Eva Harris will be gives,a
‘birthday party, May 28, at eight
o'clock, at the Amortonn Crvwtal gar
dens, 1901 Broadway. The affair is
eocey formal.
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of Camp Fire Girte
of the Camp Fire Girls and Mise
Juanita Gorkam attended the inter
council at Brooks house, Hammond,
last Saturday evening.
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In the Republican Primaries next Tuesday, May 8th
; : (1) The clean, honest campaign he is conducting.
: (2) The fact that many voters know of his long, hard fight for suc- 2
; cess, starting from a job as railroad clerk on the E. J. & E., through
4 jobs with the Inland Steel Co.. and Grasselli Chemical Co.. to viee-
; president of a bank.
> (3) Knowledge of Republican voters of his service from precinct
; committeeman to County Chairman—faithful, clean, SUCCESSFUL!
: (4) His record of clean policies and absolute honesty in both his
; personal and political affairs at all times.
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: LET’S SHOW THE WORLD THAT THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
: SELECTS AND REWARDS THIS TYPE OF LEADERSHIP!
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(Chteict mecti-g ts wt
Mecnct For Garyites
Mrs L. S, Delaney and Mrs. Lind-
‘ces. Mrs. Ada Henry, and Mrs. 3. B.
Gamble attended the W. H. M.S.
distrie: meeting st Chicago Thurs-
day afternoon at South Park M. E.
chareh,
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THE FESS LoA>3
| Two of Gary's most dashing young
school “‘waams,” Missea Lenora
‘Buckner and Margaretta Blaltner,
‘threw off the “schoo! teacher air”
and helped the Frogs to leap. The
‘Frogs (elub) is one of Chicago's
‘most prominemt clubs and their
}dance méans great fun—-and ask the
Utele sehcol “mams” it they didn’
have fun,
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Mr. Jack Rickman, head of the
manual training department of Vir
ginia street school spent his week
end in Chicago. On Saturday night
Mr Rickman attended the Frogs
party given at the Alvin Dansant.
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Mr. Harry Schill and Dr. H. Clay
motored to the “Windy City” Sun
day evening.
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Miss Belle Edward peeped tm on
Gary for fust a few seconds Friday
a Prior to her attending the
Omega dance in Chicago.
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Alderman Whitlock and
Family Metor to Chicago
| Alderman Whitlock amd family
motored to Chicago Sunday to visit
friends.
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‘Miss Easton
In Gary
/_Miss Louise Baston, teacher in the
‘Chicago schools, ‘s spending a few
hours of her spring vacation in Gary.
Mies Easton was science instructor
‘at the East Roosevelt center before
she accented york in Chicago.
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‘The dashing Miss Georgia Wash-
ington made Frogs’ party complete
jon Saturday evening. What is a
party without this petite “miss”?
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So Lit will
| Meet Saturday
The So Lite, ome of Gary's mont
exclusive fivehundred clubs, will
meet Saturday evening with the
Fractious Mrs, W. W. Cooke. Those
are fortunate who ere included tn
Mrs. Cooke's hospitality for she is
indeed ome of Gary's most charming
hostesses,
Omegas Give
‘Annual Dansant
‘The Omega’s of Chiéago all joined
hearts and pocketbooks and gave
Chicago's elite an evening of danc
ing that will long linger tn the mem-
ory of pleasure loving Chicago. Seen
‘among the gaily tripping crowd was
[both the deb and subdeb of the col-
lege set and, too, Chicago's most
‘etately matrons. Geryites dancing
with the merry throng were Misses
Venita Lewis, Mae Ditfay, Belle
Edwards, and Dr. H. Herman Clay.
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Board (of Public. Warks of the City ‘ol
Garr. Lake County Indiana, wil meet on
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for the IMPROVEMENT. OF VIRGINIA
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CHESTER A) DUNN’
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Board of Patt Works
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Before me, a notary public, personally appeared Chaucer Townsend, executive editor of The Gary American, who hereby volemely swears that the actual number of copies of the paper named, printed and distributed each week is, 8,000 copies.
Subscribed and sworn before me this 9th day of April, A. D.
1928.
(L. S.)
F. W. ALEXANDER, Notary Public
Entered as second-class mail matter at the post-office at
Sary, Indiana, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Copyright, 1928,
by the Gary American Publishing Co., Incorporated.
REPUBLICANISM OR DEMAGOGISM?
Republicanism or demagogism?
That is the question which the colored people of Gary must decide for themselves in Tuesday's election.
Will they be swayed by the insincere appeals of those who are posing as their friends to get their votes?
Will they be mislead by those who, in this campaign, have sought to inflame their passions in the advancement of their personal interests?
Do you want recognition, protection, and a chance to enjoy greater rights as a taxpayer? Do you want effective representation in Washington and Indianapolis as well as in Crown Point?
These are questions for you to decide. They are questions which you MUST decide when you go to the polls Tuesday morning to cast your ballot.
By all means, go to the polls and vote. Don't wait for anybody to come along in an automobile to take you. Go early and vote!
NEW NOTE HEARD
A new note is being heard from many sources among the Negroes of Lake county. At first hearing, it sounds strang and almost like a joke, but investigation shows that there is a rapidly growing feeling of mistrust on the part of the colored people throughout the country as to the sincerity of the promises of leaders of the republican party in Lake county.
There is being uttered in no uncertain terms a great deal of doubt as to the fairness of certain political leaders and the value of their promises. Lost confidence in the party means lost support of the race. It is now certain that the nomination of William W. Cooke will be necessary by the republicans of this county to restore confidence and guarantee anything like large support from the colored people this fall especially since it seems that Al Smith will be nominated in Houston on the first ballot.
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF VOTING
On the face of things, there are indications that many local Negro citizens may not vote in the primary a fortnight hence. Any citizen who fails to use his or her privilege to vote is a contributor to malfeasance in government administration, wherein unscrupulous minorities are allowed the opportunity to control the reins of government, particularly in local affairs.
We observe with all its faults or flaws our governmental institutions are the best of any nation on earth. The fallacies are really in the matter of our administrators of government. The people at their discretion have the power to remedy these fallacies.
Suffrage—universal in our country (?)—is the concentric base of our political scheme. And the best results or benefits of our government will evolve from a discreet use of the right to vote. The most condemnable condition is one wherein citizens do not vote when or where the opportunity is available. A majority of the people, who do not vote are always ready to condemn harass government officials or administrations. The same individuals could do a lot in a constructive way by urging all citizens to vote, every time and all time.
The American citizen with his right of suffrage has a power or responsibility not to be found in any nation or time. All this particularly applies to Negro citizens, who have the opportunity to vote and fail to vote, or use this opportunity in behalf of their interests or rights in governmental affairs.
Every now and then Negro people elsewhere, wail in tears of hypocrisy over the fact that Negroes do not vote in various southern states. Most of these same Negro people do not use their vote to protect or promote their best interests in government. And probably one-fourth of the Negro people in the north, who have the opportunity to vote fail to exercise this right and obligation.
If every citizen in the land used his right to vote discreetly, we would have good government administration by sound and same officials. When
only two or three citizens in three or four are interested enough in politics to "follow through," we cannot have the best in government administration. We can or will have good government administration when a majority of the possible voters, every place, join in and "follow through." The obligation of every citizen to exercise his or her right of suffrage discreetly, is essential to the well-being and continuity of government by the people and for the people.
JUSTICE IS NOT RACIAL
(New Orleans State)
Three recent instances in which justice was done in the courts of Louisiana to members of the colored race, though whites were involved in the troubles, are worth citing in view of the impression which exists in some parts of the north that the Negro gets no show at all.
Not long ago in New Orleans a number of white men became involved in a quarrel with a party of colored persons in an automobile. The latter were chased, one of the whites drew a gun and fired and an innocent colored woman was killed. The white culprit was prosecuted before a jury composed of whites and convicted of manslaughter.
Recently the board of pardons took up the case of a Negro who had been convicted of murder in a northern parish and was about to be hanged. The board went thoroughly into the testimony, coneluded that the verdict was unjust and recommended commutation of the sentence. Gov. Simpson approved the recommendation and the accused did not hang.
This week a colored farmer was found murdered on the levee near his home in East Carroll parish. Sheriff Bass picked up clues that led to the arrest of a white farmer. Under a strong examination the latter confessed, was indicted, pleaded guilty, and in less than forty-eight hours was in the penitentiary beginning a life term.
We cannot too highly commend the course of the authorities in these cases. It gives warning that judges and juries and those who hold the pardoning power mean to see that the colored citizen is to be protected in the rights under the law, which is as it should be.
EFFICIENCY IN MOBBISM (Pittsburgh Courier)
Long the leader in the Lynching League, it was only natural for Mississippi to be the first to introduce efficiency into mobbism. Silas Virgil Negro fireman of the Panama Limited, crack passenger train of the Illinois Central railroad, recently got into an altercation with S. S. Massey station agent at Wiggins, Miss. Virgil failed to catch a dispatch from Massey and that gentleman had to walk 100 feet to carry it to him. Of course the Southern pride of Mr. Massey was hurt. Carry anything to a Negro? Unthinkable! Mr. Virgil must certainly be punished for so humiliating a member of the superior race. Consequently when the Panama Limited pulled into Wiggins next trip, Fireman Virgil found his engine surrounded by a group of chivalrous Nordies who tore him from the cab and clogged him unmercifully. Instead of putting the offending Negro out of commission, however, they shoved him back in his cab, after pummeling him severely, and permitted him to resume his run to Jackson.
This is what we call efficiency. Mississippiians are probably coming to believe that business must take precedence over mobbings. Nothing must be done to interfere with train schedules. If a Negro fireman is to be flogged, do it while the engine is taking water. Next on the program will probably be an agreement on the part of Mississippi employers that lynching must only take place on Saturday afternoons and Sundays in order not to impair the efficiency of white labor, and that only a limited number of Negroes can be mobbed so that supply of cheap black labor will not grow scarce.
WHY THE SILENCE?
(Pittsburgh Courier)
For the past few years newspapers all over the country have been writing indignant editorials whenever someone of prominence in Chicago has been bombed, shot or knifed. Tearful pleas were made to the "better element" in Chicago to assert itself and end the reign of crime. Solemn essays were written on the need for better municipal government. Some editors even mentioned need for Federal intervention in Chicago, as in Haiti and Nicaragua. It was the same whether a thug, a policeman or a United States senator was the victim. Such expressions came to be the expected thing.
And then a Negro lawyer, Octavus C. Granady, a candidate for Ward Committeeeman, was ruthlessly slain by machine gunners of a rival faction, while a friend occupying his automobile was severely wounded. The principal metropolitan newspapers remained editorially silent, devoting themselves exclusively to long news stories, describe the victory of one group and the defeat of the other. Editorial mention of the primary election results refrained from comment on the fact that Granady had been slaughtered. The silence is probably explained by the fact that Mr. Granady was a Negro, and most of the nation's newspaper editors seem to feel that Negroes are too prominent in politics in Chicago, anyway, and need to be "put in their place." At any rate, silence prevails.
"THAT LITTLE GAME" Inter-nat'l Cartoon Co., N.Y.—By B. Link
NOW DONT FORGET.—
DO COME OVER AND SEE ME.—
WHY, DO YOU KNOW THAT I WAS
ALL ALONE ON WEDNESDAY,
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHTS.—
MY HUBBY WAS OVER HELPING
MR. SNODGRASS FIX THE SELF
STARTER ON HIS MACHINE—
THAT'S STRANGE!
MY HUSBAND WENT
TO THE SAME PLACE
ON THE SAME NIGHTS
TO DO THE SAME
THING.—
WHA-—
WHY, GIRLS!
HOW MANY MEN
ARE REQUIRED TO
FIX A SELF STARTER
MY HUSBAND WAS
ALSO THERE ON
THOSE NIGHTS.
WE MUST LOOK
INTO THIS.—
THE IDEB.
THE AMERICAN
"THAT LITTLE GAME" Inter-national
NOW DONT FORGET. —
DO COME OVER AND SEE ME. —
WHY, DO YOU KNOW THAT I WAS
ALL ALONE ON WEDNESDAY,
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHTS, —
MY HUBBY WAS OVER HELPING
MR. SNODGRASS FIX THE SELF
STARTER ON HIS MACHINE —
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THE HEALTH QUESTION By Dennis A. Bethea, M.D. Health Editor of The American
HOME SWEET HOME
Ever since Father Adam left his home in Eden and went to the wide, wide world world in search of a job, men have toil. After they have toiled they have tired and hungered. One has fulfilled the requirements for rest, sleep and food; home is worthy of the name, unless there is a woman in it. It is said that all women are divided into two classes: one can make cherry-pie and those who cannot. If the hemeasure up to man's needs, the housewife should not owe to make cherry-pie, but chicken pie also, and any dislike tickle the palate of her spouse.
We come in home to rest and to refresh ourselves forasks of tomorrow. It takes all this to make us strong. For millions of disease germs stalking in our way which men overcome, as well as the worries that come to us out on the job, can stand to be cuffed and buffed about a great deal with work, and bear up famously, when he meets a hearty wife and a congenial atmosphere at home. But no man can stand under a continual fire without and also within the house.
Knowing as we do that our health depends so much and home surroundings, we cannot be too careful about sufforts. We all cannot live "mid pleasures and palaces" when a banish strife from our "ever so humble" homes. Our premises should be so well kept that a stranger would now that you were colored unless he heard you laugh or saw the window straightening your hair!
It is a mighty fine thing to beautify your face, for even could try to make himself easy to look at; yet you must select to do the same for the house.
It is unfortunate that the home should be torn asunder with trivial things. For instance a husband got a divorce there because his wife would not cook his eggs straight up. An became furiously angry because his wife did not bad juices as fluffy as he thought they should be. He threw him at her, but the sweet little woman ducked her head andcuit went out the window. It hit a mule on the head and as dead as a door nail.
Much of the misunderstanding in the home could be hoped if there was a little more humor around the fires; that many people spend all their good humor away, so when the back to their own families they have none left.
Somebody has said: "The place to take the true measure is not in the forum or field or market place or the Amor, but his own fireside. There he lays aside his mask, and by judge whether he is an imp or an angel, a king or a dog or a humbug."
Ever since Father Adam left his home in Eden and went out in the wide, wide world world in search of a job, men have had to toil. After they have toiled they have tired and hungered. The home has fulfilled the requirements for rest, sleep and food. But no home is worthy of the name, unless there is a woman in it.
It is said that all women are divided into two classes: those who can make cherry-pie and those who cannot. If the home is to measure up to man's needs, the housewife should not only be able to make cherry-pie, but chicken pie also, and any dish that will tickle the palate of her spouse.
We come in home to rest and to refresh ourselves for the tasks of tomorrow. It takes all this to make us strong. for there are millions of disease germs stalking in our way which must be overcome, as well as the worries that come to us out on the job. A man can stand to be cuffed and buffed about a great deal while at his work, and bear up famously, when he meets a hearty welcome and a congenial atmosphere at home. But no man can stand up under a continual fire from without and also within the family circle.
Knowing as we do that our health depends so much upon good home surroundings, we cannot be too careful about these comforts. We all cannot live "mid pleasures and palaces" but we can banish strife from our "ever so humble" homes. Then too, your premises should be so well kept that a stranger would not know that you were colored unless he heard you laugh or saw you at the window straightening your hair!
It is a mighty fine thing to beautify your face, for everyone should try to make himself easy to look at; yet you must not neglect to do the same for the house.
It is unfortunate that the home should be torn asunder by such trivial things. For instance a husband got a divorce the other day because his wife would not cook his eggs straight up. Another man became furiously angry because his wife did not bake her biscuits as fluffy as he thought they should. He threw one of them at her, but the sweet little woman ducked her head and the biscuit went out the window. It hit a mule on the head and killed him as dead as a door nail.
Much of the misunderstanding in the home could be side-stepped if there was a little more humor around the fireside. A great many people spend all their good humor away, so when they come back to their own families they have none left.
Somebody has said: "The place to take the true measure of a man is not in the forum or field or market place or the Amen corner, but his own fireside. There he lays aside his mask, and you may judge whether he is an imp or an angel, a king or a cur, a hero or a humbug."
TODAY'S TALK
MOST OF US carry secrets around with us.
And I can think of nothing more beautiful—so long as the red and true.
No one has ever been able to fathom the secret of the stems the flowers, or of the colors of the rainbow.
All nature is a world of secrets. Man has been able but the crevices into the hidden chambers of this world—and we told him next to nothing.
Love is one of the greatest of all secrets. The most be- taught in the Bible is this: "God is love." No one can be, any more than anyone has ever been able to explain the secret of electricity. No one knows from whence love comes. All we know is that it makes the world more beautiful. Apple kinder.
And I can think of nothing more beautiful—so long as they are sacred and true.
No one has ever been able to fathom the secret of the stars, or of the flowers, or of the colors of the rainbow.
All nature is a world of secrets. Man has been able but to open little crevices into the hidden chambers of this world—and they have told him next to nothing.
Love is one of the greatest of all secrets. The most beautiful thought in the Bible is this: "God is love." No one can explain love, any more than anyone has ever been able to explain the real secret of electricity. No one knows from whence love comes. Or why. All we know is that it makes the world more beautiful and people kinder.
All secrets are sacred.
Mothers are great carriers of secrets. They have written hearts—long years ahead—the careers of presidents, writers, builders, musicians, as well as future mothers of the Power is a secret. Only he who possesses it, knows it. It will not reveal is until time has ripened his heart and mellow—and made him fit. This is the fact that makes the under when a man rises from comparative obscurity to high honor. Sometimes power comes late in life, but it always the secret is big enough.
God is a secret—but those who know Him, know that secret to them!
Mothers are great carriers of secrets. They have written in their hearts—long years ahead—the careers of presidents, artists, writers, builders, musicians, as well as future mothers of the race.
Power is a secret. Only he who possesses it, knows it. And he will not reveal is until time has ripened his heart and mellowed his mind—and made him fit. This is the fact that makes the world wonder when a man rises from comparative obscurity to high fame and honor. Sometimes power comes late in life, but it always comes if the secret is big enough.
God is a secret—but those who know Him, know that He is no secret to them!
(Copyright, 1928 by George Matthew Adams.)
It is just as well that women don't occupy the back s church. They might get absent-minded and—well, you've seen on the road.
It is just as well that women don't occupy the back seats in church. They might get absent-minded and—well, you've heard them on the road.
A. M. E. Confab
OPPOSES BISHOP HURST
(By Associated Negro Press)
TAMPA, Fla., May 3.—Answering
a telegram sent by the Florida Sentinel, inquiring why he opposed the return of Bishop John Hurst to Florida, M. D. Potter, editor of the Tampa Bulletin, gave the following reasons:
"I oppose his return because the itinerant system (if our church should be adhered to or abolished.
"I oppose his return because of his inability to rise above petty personal ties and give merit its due.
"I oppose his return because of his tyranny, deception, bigotry, and spirit of get results At Any price, by Any means, by All means.
"I oppose his return because sixteen years have revealed the Bishop's weak spot."
The editor of the Tampa Bulletin has opposed the return of Bishop Hurst for sometime and the Florida Sentinel has worked in the Bishop's behalf.
TWO SEEK OFFICE
(By Associated Negro Press)
ATLANTA, May 3.—If the desires of the Atlanta delegation to the general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church, which opens in Chicago next week, are fulfilled, two general offices will be filled by prominent churchmen of this city and the State of Georgia.
Dr. W. F. Boddie, formerly vice president, and cashier of the Citizens Trust company, is seeking the office of Financial Secretary of A.M. E. church, and Dr. John Harmon, one of the most prominent churchmen in this section, is candidate for the position of editor of the South eastern Christian Recorder.
Dr. Boddle and Dr. Harmon will probably have the support of the entire Georgia delegation, as both men are known to be shrewd business men, capable, reliable, and honest.
Fireman Killed In Railroad Accident
Fireman Killed In Railroad Accident
(By Preston News Service)
MOULTRIE, Ga., May 3.—Georgia Miller, a fireman, was killed Thursday when a mixed train of the Georgia, Auburn, Sylvester and Capilla railroad plunged through a trestle, supposedly weakened by high waters, two miles east of Sylvester.
School Head Dies At Age of 59 Years
(By Associated Negro Press)
LAFAYETTE, La., May 3.—Paul
Le Breaux, Negro educator, who
served as principal of the Negro
public school here for thirty-one
years, is dead at the age of forty-
nine years.
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
To the Editor of the Gary American,
Sir: Kindly announce that I am a candid-
ation to the republican ticket for the nomi-
nation of Lake County record in the
primary election of May 8. 1928.
JOSEPH B. KYLE
To the Editor of the Gary American,
Sir: Please announce that I am a candid-
ation to the republican ticket for the nomi-
nation of Lake County record in the
primary election of May 8. 1928.
JOHN VINCENT.
To the Editor of the Gary American,
Sir: Kindly announce that I am a candid-
ation to the republican nomination for
judge of the Lake County record in the
primary election of May 8.
To the Editor of the Gary American,
Sir: Please announce that I am a candidate
for re-nomination for state representative
in the primary election of May 8.
OSCAR A. AHLGREN.
To the Editor of the Gary American,
Sir: Kindly announce that I am a candidate
for re-nomination for state representative
from Lake county, subject to the will of the voters in
the primary election of May
WILLIAM W. COOKE.
LOUISVILLE, May 3. — Charles Garnett fell into bad luck this week
when he etiol $200.00 worth of shoes
from Hotel Watterson, all of the
shoes were for the right foot. He
was arrested by our two colored
detectives Hemphill and Woods just
as he was burning the shoes in his
stove.
FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1825
DR. DELANEY'S COLUMN By Dr. Frank S. Delaney, Superintendent of Stewart House
THEY OF RACE
Because the natural outgrowth of the very
its own association; it finds its own
most keenly with the affliction of its
nause of comfort and ease in its own
and there be division and strife in the
seasons: The Negro has been taught 250
other Negro is against him. This was
helping him divided and reducing his
to enslave and control him.
In his ignorance has blinded him to the
and upon the strength of his race. He
fisherness he has forgotten that he was
in his group.
Every much divided and he is too far
of any practical, far-reaching good so
purposes are concerned, but the blame
to the masses. The teaching of mis-
e master, is fast banishing and the
laying, longing, seeking and demand-
finding efficient, worth-while, trust-
al and political would-be leaders are
denominations, occupational and edu-
romote themselves as leaders and thus
race. This makes impossible a great,
with fixed purposes, accumulated re-
tical and economical plans.
Negroes must not fail to recognize
social unity. The spirit of the lodge,
business organization and the political
Negro is tired of petty leadership, built
or bigotry.
Hands of a people never cost too much
costly or sacred and it is within the
classes to rise up and demand a decent,
and efficient leadership.
We recognize the values and acclaim the
that is selfish, narrow and unworthy.
By The Gary American, Inc.)
UNITY OF RACE
race solidarity seems to be the natural outgrowth of the history of racial life; it seeks its own association; it finds its neighborhood; it sympathizes most keenly with the affliction of people, it has a large sense of comfort and ease in its situation.
If this is true, why should there be division and strife in race? These are the reasons: The Negro has been taught in America that every other Negro is against him. This for the purpose of keeping him divided and reducing length and making it easier to enslave and control him.
He has been ignorant, and his ignorance has blinded him, that his strength depended upon the strength of his race, been selfish, and in his selfishness he has forgotten that he incident upon the balance of his group.
The Negro seems to be very much divided and he is to for the accomplishment of any practical, far-reaching goal in his own planning and purposes are concerned, but the his division cannot be laid to the masses. The teaching on the part of the slave master, is fast banishing and mass of Negroes are praying, longing, seeking and despair with the hope of finding efficient, worth-while, truly leadership.
Negorant and selfish, social and political would-be leader, advantage of religious denominations, occupational and social groups to selfishly promote themselves as leaders and the differences within the race. This makes impossible a dominant, united race with fixed purposes, accumulations and well-directed political and economical plans.
The Christian church among Negroes must not fail to reckon in the promotion of racial unity. The spirit of the social group, the Negro business organization and the power all indicate that the Negro is tired of petty leadership, selfishness, ignorance or bigotry.
The true longings and demands of a people never cost too much that they have, be it ever costly or sacred and it is within the of the laity and the masses to rise up and demand a doable, honest, intelligent and efficient leadership.
They alone must find and recognize the values and accolade leader and forsake all that is selfish, narrow and unwilling.
(Copyright: 1928: by The Gary American, Inc.)
Race solidarity seems to be the natural outgrowth of the very tendency of racial life; it seeks its own association; it finds its own neighborhood; it sympathizes most keenly with the affliction of its own people, it has a large sense of comfort and ease in its own association.
If this is true, why should there be division and strife in the Negro race? These are the reasons: The Negro has been taught 250 years in America that every other Negro is against him. This was done for the purpose of keeping him divided and reducing his strength and making it easier to enslave and control him.
He has been ignorant, and his ignorance has blinded him to the fact that his strength depended upon the strength of his race. He has been selfish, and in his selfishness he has forgotten that he was dependent upon the balance of his group.
The Negro seems to be very much divided and he is too far apart for the accomplishment of any practical, far-reaching good so far as his own planning and purposes are concerned, but the blame for this division cannot be laid to the masses. The teaching of mistrust, on the part of the slave master, is fast banishing and the great mass of Negroes are praying, longing, seeking and demanding unity with the hope of finding efficient, worth-while, trustworthy leadership.
Ignorant and selfish, social and political would-be leaders are taking advantage of religious denominations, occupational and educational groups to selfishly promote themselves as leaders and thus create differences within the race. This makes impossible a great, strong dominant, united race with fixed purposes, accumulated resources and well-directed political and economical plans.
The Christian church among Negroes must not fail to recognize its task in the promotion of racial unity. The spirit of the lodge, the social group, the Negro business organization and the political faction all indicate that the Negro is tired of petty leadership, built on envy, selfishness, ignorance or bigotry.
The true longings and demands of a people never cost too much of what they have, be it ever costly or sacred and it is within the power of the laity and the masses to rise up and demand a decent, respectable, honest, intelligent and efficient leadership.
They alone must find and recognize the values and acclaim the true leader and forsake all that is selfish, narrow and unworthy. (Copyright: 1928: by The Gary American, Inc.)
I Arise To Remark
By CHARLES B. DRISCOLL
There are many kinds of loyalty, of course. The word abused. Like the word patriotism. Patriotism means definite thing to Nathan Hale when he faced date of his country's enemies. It means a very different and equally definite, to a man who has flags for sale and once you to buy them. loyalty, likewise, means different things to different people; the coal miners and the railroad men were on strikes, in the troublous days of the industrial court register that the words loyalty and loyal were used to describe person in the state. The railroads and the mine operated to the workers who stayed with them as the loyal men. The union chiefs, union men and union sympathizers recognize who walked out as the loyal men, and to those who so did job as—well, as something altogether different. Not long ago I was talking to a Canadian government man in Scotland. He was telling me about points of interest in neighborhood. He said that in this vicinity settled many of Americans who fled from the Thirteen colonies during the American Revolution, in order to avoid fighting against the king. "You know," he said, "there were many of them. You loyalists."
I beg your pardon," I interjected, "we call them traitors it's in the point of view, like so many other things. But I've been reading "Splendor," by Ben Ames William Novel about newspaper folk. Mr. Williams senses and picks loyalty of the typical newspaper man to his paper. No understand that kind of loyalty. I have spent most of its atmosphere.
There is nothing quite like it. Williams gives you a picture of a hero, who has just become a reporter. He is reading a very personal pride, about the great new presses just inside this paper. He is as proud as though he had resigned the presses. Every newspaper man, young and old, writes that picture. The loyalty of the newspaper worker is it" is one of the strongest and most mysterious forces he observed at work in the human animal. It is one of the events that goes into the making of the soul of a news
of loyalty, of course. The world is and patriotism. Patriotism meant one man Hale when he faced date at the press. It means a very different thing, who has flags for sale and wants different things to different people. The railroad men were on strike in wars of the industrial court regime. I loyalty and loyal were used to describe the railroads and the mine operators stayed with them as the loyal workmen and union sympathizers referred the loyal men, and to those who stayed altogether different. Go to a Canadian government man in me about points of interest in the man this vicinity settled many of those Thirteen colonies during the Ameri-oid fighting against the king. There were many of them. You call interjected, "we call them traitors!" like so many other things. "Implendor," by Ben Ames Williams. It talk. Mr. Williams senses and pictures newspaper man to his paper. Now, I loyalty. I have spent most of my like it. Williams gives you a picture some a reporter. He is reading, with the great new presses just installed loud as though he had resigned and newspaper man, young and old, will recal-ulty of the newspaper worker to his rest and most mysterious forces I have human animal. It is one of the in-making of the soul of a newspaper.
There are many kinds of loyalty, of course. The world is much abused. Like the word patriotism. Patriotism meant one very definite thing to Nathan Hale when he faced date at the hands of his country's enemies. It means a very different thing, but equally definite, to a man who has flags for sale and wants to force you to buy them.
Loyalty, likewise, means different things to different people. When the coal miners and the railroad men were on strike in Kansas, in the troublous days of the industrial court regime, I remember that the words loyalty and loyal were used to describe every person in the state. The railroads and the mine operators referred to the workers who stayed with them as the loyal workers. The union chiefs, union men and union sympathizers referred to those who walked out as the loyal men, and to those who stayed on the job as—well, as something altogether different.
Not long ago I was talking to a Canadian government man in Nova Scotia. He was telling me about points of interest in the neighborhood. He said that in this vicinity settled many of those Americans who fled from the Thirteen colonies during the American revolution, in order to avoid fighting against the king.
"You know," he said, "there were many of them. You call them loyalists."
"I beg your pardon." I interjected, "we call them traitors!"
It's in the point of view, like so many other things.
But I've been reading "Splendor," by Ben Ames Williams. It is a novel about newspaper folk. Mr. Williams senses and pictures the loyalty of the typical newspaper man to his paper. Now, I can understand that kind of loyalty. I have spent most of my life in its atmosphere.
There is nothing quite like it. Williams gives you a picture of his hero, who has just become a reporter. He is reading, with mighty personal pride, about the great new presses just installed by "his" paper. He is as proud as though he had resigned and built the presses. Every newspaper man, young and old, will recognize that picture. The loyalty of the newspaper worker to his "sheet" is one of the strongest and most mysterious forces I have ever observed at work in the human animal. It is one of the ingredients that goes into the making of the soul of a newspaper.
Do Hats Make the Man?
The bowler hat is coming back again, as one need not be keeps his eyes open when walking along the street. I agreed to me last week that I had a perfectly good one on the top shelf of the closet which had been laid away before it had come into use because the soft hat had coated. When I looked for it I found that it had been made of a rummage sale in which Nancy had been interested in benefit of Cirle No. 3 or the League of Women Voters to negotiate Alumnae association or Alpha Phi or some other valuable or political organization with which she is commemorate me a sense of loss.
The president of Smith college, whose opinion on sartorial should be given due weight, is quoted as saying that in popularity of the derby hat spells a return to the old Victorian manners. It is a hopeful omen. It goes without saying we have developed a distressing informality of manners during ten year. We are franker, ruder, less given to courtesies less respect for age and women and law than we once did. We have certainly been slipping, so far as manners are used.
My friend Murray was in a serious automobile accident in Mayo. The car in which he was riding, skidded and the land Murray went through the windshield. The derby hat wearing saved his life. It was considerably damaged, impact which it received but it brought Murray through and unscarred. He advises its adoption by all motorists of the derby hat augurs the return of good manners and safety from automobile accidents, it may well be generated and the soft hat should go.
back again, as one need not be told when walking along the street. It just met I had a perfectly good one some-closet which had been laid away al-ouse because the soft hat had come in-uit I found that it had been made which Nancy had been interested for the League of Women Voters of the man or Alpha Phi or some other social,ization with which she is connected.
gege, whose opinion on sartorial mat-ight, is quoted as saying that increas-at spells a return to the old Victorian omen. It goes without saying that ing informality of manners during the war, ruder, less given to courtesy and women and law than we once did. slipping, so far as manners are con-
a serious automobile accident a few he was riding, skidded and turned high the windshield. The derby hat he It was considerably damaged from but it brought Murray through un-vises its adoption by all motorists. the return of good manners and in-accidents, it may well be generally id go.
The bowler hat is coming back again, as one need not be told if he keeps his eyes open when walking along the street. It just occurred to me last week that I had a perfectly good one somewhere on the top shelf of the closet which had been laid almost before it had come into vogue. When I looked for it I found that it had been made part of a rummage sale in which Nancy had been interested for the benefit of Cirle No. 3 or the League of Women Voters of the Collegiate Alumnae association or Alpha Phi or some other social, charitable or political organization with which she is connected. It gave me a sense of loss.
The president of Smith college, whose opinion on sartorial matters should be given due weight, is quoted as saying that increasing popularity of the derby hat spells a return to the old Victorian formal manners. It is a hopeful omen. It goes without saying that we have developed a distressing informality of manners during the last ten year. We are franker, ruder, less given to courtesy and show less respect for age and women and law than we once did.
We have certainly been slipping, so far as manners are concerned.
My friend Murray was in a serious automobile accident a few days ago. The car in which he was riding, skidded and turned over, and Murray went through the windshield. The derby hat he was wearing saved his life. It was considerably damaged from the impact which it received but it brought Murray through unscathed and unsearred. He advises its adoption by all motorists.
If the derby hat augurs the return of good manners and insures safety from automobile accidents, it may well be generally adopted and the soft hat should go.
THOMAS ARKLE CLARK,
Dean of Men, University of Illinois
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