Gary American
Friday, August 17, 1928
Gary, Indiana
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GARY MINISTER SLAIN IN LOVE AFFAIR
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MISS RUBY ARSENAUX
Every year Chicago is the meet visitors who go away saying they ha with comely Miss Ruby Arsenaux do Arsenaux has been one of the Wind ing this summer.
FIGHT TO BE MADE OF COLUMBIA
Plan To Defeat Agree Property Owners To Negroes; Case First
DROWNS TRYING TO ESCAPE COP
Man Falls In Water and Perishes In Dash from Law
Every year Chicago is the meeting place for hundreds of out-of-town visitors who go away saying they have all had a good time. And why not with comely Miss Ruby Arsenaux doing so much to entertain them? Miss Arsenaux has been one of the Windy City's most popular hostesses during this summer.
FIGHT TO BE MADE IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ON SEGREGATION
Plan To Defeat Agreements Among White Property Owners To Not Sell Homes To; Negroes; Case First Prominent in 1927
(By Preston News Service)
WASHINGTON.—Pursued by the owner, three men and a policeman earnly Wednesday morning after he had stolen an automobile in front of 417 Irving place, the thief abandoned the car at the Reservoir drive and Hobart street, scaled a seven-foot fence and plunged into the reservoir, where he drowned after swimming a short distance.
The body was decovered Thursday morning and taken to the morgue. The dead man is aged about 35, light skinned and medium height. He wore a gray vest and gray trousers and a tan shirt, army style. He was coatless. Efforts to identify him thus far have proven futile.
Two Injured When Dynamite Goes Off
Two Injured When Dynamite Goes Off
CINCINNATl—In the act of setting a second charge of dynamite when the first had failed to explode, two men, George Smith, 62, had his entire body covered with shock and lacerations, and William Pelham, 54, suffered lacerations on arms and face, when the first charge exploded without warning.
The men were exeavating for a garage. They were hurled back some distance receiving the effect of the blast about the head. Smith suffered more than the others. Pelham and Moore having only slight injuries. They were further from the explosion and were knocked down by flying debris.
ing place for hundreds of out-of-town
we all had a good time. And why not
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NEW YORK.—The national office
of the N. A. A. C. P. this week
forwarded its check for $180.75 to
Attorney George E. C. Hayes of Wash-
ington covering the costs of printing
the briefs in the case of Cornish vs.
O'Donoghue, in the Court of Appeals
of the District of Columbia.
This is the action brought to test
whether or not white property own-
ers may include in the deeds to property
clauses which prohibit the sale
by any future owner of that prop-
rect to persons of Negro blood.
This case marks another step in the relentless battle which the N.A. A. C. P. has waged for upwards of ten years to checkmate and defeat each new move to segregate colored people. It will be recalled that in 1917 the association eliminated for all time segregation by municipal ordinances or state laws through the victory gained in the United States Supreme Court in the Louisville case of Buchanan vs. Warley.
Following that victory, efforts we made by white property holders and organizations of white property holders to achieve the same results by means of clauses in deeds to their property which prohibited sale, usually for a specified number of years, to a Negro.
This new attempt at segregation was carried by the N.A. A. C. P. to the Supreme court in 1927 in the case of Corrigan vs. Buckley. The court ruled that it was without jurisdiction in the case as brought before it and thus could not decide whether such covenants were contrary to public policy or were discriminatory
The case now pending, Cornish vs. O'Nonoghue, seeks to present the entire matter of such covenants in such fashion as to make it impossible for the Supreme court to avoid giving a decision. The attorneys of record, who have general oversight of the case are Louis Marshall of New Yow, constitutional lawyer and member of the legal committee and board of directors of the N. A. A. C. P., and Arthur B. Spingarn, chairman of the N. A. A. C. P. legal committee and vice-president of the association.
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KILLING TO BE INVESTIGATED EARLY TODAY
KILLING TO BE INVESTIGATED EARLY TODAY
Preacher Killed By Jealous Husband On Front Porch
A formal investigation of the killing of Andrew Maxwell former Gary minister by Lester Brown, 42, at the home of Brown's wife 1122 West 17th will be carried through today by Dr. A. A. Watts, at 10 o'clock.
Captured Tuesday by Sergeant John Boldden, and Detective Ralph Bogardus and James Sherman, in the home of his sister, Bertha Harper, 1825 Madison, Brown, it is said, shortly afterward admitting that he shot and fatally wounded Maxwell because he was stealing the affections of his wife. Brown is alleged to have said that he and his wife had had trouble over their children and that he had been jealous of Maxwell since November.
According to Mrs. Brown, she, her husband and Maxwell were sitting together on the front porch when Brown inquired about his young Jaughter. His wife told him that the girl was in the house. Brown then turned bluntly upon Maxwell asking him if he had not warned the latter to shun his wife's home. Maxwell protested and Brown shot him through the chest. Without any emotional display Brown put his revolver in his pocket and walked west on 17th avenue.
Neighbors learning of the tragedy called the police.
Brown, in his confession, stated that Maxwell who is a carpenter, had built his house, and that he had known him for two years. He said that he had come to the home of his wife after work and had taken three of his children to his home. He then returned to his wife's home bringing his revolver with him. Maxwell, a carpenter by trade was also a former pastor of a church at 17th and Harrison, friends said. Ministers here who knew him tell of his lack of recognition as a minister and the "free lance" organization of his church. Maxwell had a wife and family in the south.
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Drastic reductions in the price of bath room fixtures were in effect today at the Hoosier Plumbing and Heating Supply company, 1826 Broadway, according to an announcement made by the manager. A special offer on bath room outfits for the special price of $63.75 was announced. These consist of a 5-foot tub complete, an apron wall lavatory complete and one toilet complete. The Hoosier Plumbing and Heating Supply company is the only direct-to-consumer supply house in Lake county, according to the announcement. The merchandise being offered at present is first-class bath room material.
New Photo Studio Opens On South Side
Opening of a new photographic studio at 1320 Broadway, was announced today.
The new pace, to be known as the Kennedy studio, will specialize in making artistic photographs for particular people at economical prices. A special opening offer of six photographs for $1.50 has been made to all readers of The Gary American who will find an advertisement to this effect elsewhere in the paper.
(By Associated Negro Press)
NEW ORLENAS—Struck over the heart by a bat as he stood watching a baseball game, Marshall Milamez, 19. was killed instantly, when the bat slipped from the hand of Robert Manuel, hitting Marshall on the left side of the chest.
GARY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 1928
POLITICAL CLUBS TO CELEBRATE LABOR DAY WITH MAMMOTH PARADE
For the first time in recent history, a young man has been ordained into the holy order of deacons of the Anglician Catholic church. He is the Rev. A. Martin, a resident of Birmingham, Ala., who after graduating from Boston university with high honors, was ordained in this denom-
WALKER OPENING TO DRAW MANY
Plans Being Worked for Great Event In Indianapolis
Plans Being Worked for Great Event In Indianapolis
Indianapolis is to witness one of the most unique gatherings of women ever held in this city. This year the Eleventh National convention of Mme. C. J. Walker Agents will convene here August 19 to 25 and will bring together business women from all parts of the United States.
Women with years of experience in their particular profession, that of beauty culture, and those newly entered in the work, will travel to Indianapolis to meet and exchange ideas, discuss their various problems and learn new methods that they may continue to lead in the field in their chosen work.
We are told that the Mme. Walker company goes to great expense to conduct these conventions, which are educational in their nature as well as commercial; lectures are delivered by well known physicians; latest methods in the treatment of the various skin and scalp diseases are demonstrated and discussed; how to cope with difficult situations that may arise and suggestions and plans for the successful conduct of the agents' business in the ensuing year are mapped out, etc.
To perpetrate and keep alive the altruistic ideas and lofty ideals of the late Mme. Walker, a benevolent organization has been formed by the Walker company in which Walker agents only are eligible to become members. Business sessions of this body will be held also at this time.
The joint executive committee of the Calumet Specific club, the fifth ward republican club and the sixth ward republican club of East Chicago held a meeting Monday night at the offices of Milton W. Guy, 3712 Beech street.
The committee decided to celebrate Labor Day under the auspices of the three clubs by a grand picnic at Black Oak Springs in the day and by a grand ball at Turner Hall, East Chicago at night.
Committees were appointed to carry forward the plans for the celebration. The clubs will have three floats in the Labor Day parade and will present features showing the progress and industry of the colored group. At black Oak there will be plenty of barbecue, refreshments, a baby parade, sack races, athletic contests, dancing at the pavilion and all kinds of amusements. Speaking by colored leaders will also feature the occasion.
Thirty men have pledged five lot-
EDITOR RAPS U. S. POLICY IN HAITI ISLANDS
Charge Chicanery, Fraud In Deal With Haiti
SAYS ISLAND OUTRAGED
Crude Treatment of Haitians Flayed; Policy Hit
By W. O. WALKER
Editor Washington Tribune
Henry Wickham Stead, former editor of the London Times, wrote, last December, "Englishmen used to say, 'My country, right or wrong. They say it no longer, or, at least a strong and influential body of men have come to feel that the interdependence of peoples is now so marked that a criminally selfish nation would stand in the same relationship to the other peoples of the world as a bandit stands to civilized society. They identify the supreme interests of their country with those of international righteousness."
Be that as it may for England with its long experience in exploiting subjugated peoples, the United States has developed no such "strong and influential body" of citizens who feel that way about our imperial policy, especially with respect to the islands in the Caribean, of which Haiti is one suffering most from unwarranted occupation, unjust control, tyrannical administration, and greedy exploitation.
The descendants of those same black people who save America at the dawn of the last century from the schemes of Napoleon, by defeating Le Clerc, his brother-in-law, and thus causing the emperor to sell Louisiana to the United States, now live under a triple government imposed by our military occupation: first, their own native officials who are inefficient figureheads; next, treaty officials, made up of the American high commissioner, the receiver of customs, and the financial adviser; and, third, the United States Marines who hold high and low officers' posts in the constabulary. The first cannot function except at the whim of the Americans, the second is inefficient and the third is indifferent to the wishes of the natives and to the treaty pledges made to do justice to a free people and a sovereign nation.
Under the mixed control of the navy, the marines, the constabulary and the civil officials, there is no placing of responsibility for the mal-administration which is everywhere manifest.
There is no General Leonard Wood, and hence no Cuba. The people are black and speak a French dialect, hence they are treated as animals or slaves. The "corvee" system is used to get work done on roads by compulsory labor. Punishment is savage and flendish following trials in courts where the whole
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lars each to guarantee the first expenses of the celebration. The clubs which are sponsors for the celebration plan to have the Labor Day Picnic as an annual affair. The general purpose is to celebrate Labor Day in a proper manner; also to bring the three clubs into closer touch with the general public, and to so stage the various features as to make a contribution to the progress of the colored people of East Chicago. Jasper L. Grafton is chairman of the joint executive committee. Milton W. Guy is the secretary. John Hinton is the general chairman of the picnic committee. The committee on program and publicity is composed of P. C. Parks, Wm. Daniels, M. D. Guy, Ed. Crawford and J. W. Clark. All organizations, committees and persons who will assist in making the celebration a success are requested to keep in touch with Chairman Hinton and the committee on program and publicity.
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Ruby is really a "ruby." She has been attending school. Miss Dominique is a member of the Apendice club.
'ROMEO AND JULIET' TO BE PLAYED BY IMPORTED ACTORS AND PLAYERS
To make the production a signal success, an imported cast of talented actors and actresses will be imported to Gary to play the major roles in "Romeo and Juliet" which will be presented at the Roosevelt theatre on August 15, according to announcement given exclusively to the Gary American shortly before press time today.
The imported players will include a young man from the University of Iowa at Iowa City who will play the part of Romeo. Juliet will be enacted by an accomplished actress from Chicago, while Tybalt will be played by a Columbus, Ohio, resident.
In addition to these, the cast will be made up of several college stu
PREDICTS G. O. P.
WILL WIN OUT
Alabama Editor Is Confident Party Will Triumph
(Gary American Press Service)
BIRMINGHAM.—The republican party will remain in control of the government of the United States, all boasting and claims of Al Smith to the contrary.
This was the opinion expressed here today by Oscar Adams, accomplished editor of The Birmingham Reporter, who, in an editorial has pointed out whily the democratic party will not be able to send Al Smith to the White House.
After discussing the issues of the present campaign, Mr. Adams concludes as follows:
"The 114 electoral votes of the Solid South, with the addition of the border states and the state of New York would leave the democrats yet with the task of winning several normal republican states in a year when party solidarity in the republican ranks is firmer than it has been for years and the division in the Democratic ranks is firmer than it has been for years and the division in the democratic ranks is threatened in territory that has never been in dispute. The republican party, therefore, will be continued in power except the democrats perform a political miracle, the like of which has not been performed in many, many years.
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The presentation of the play here will mark the first time that drama of this type and character has ever been attempted in the "Steel City," according to Mr. Hicks who was busily preparing publicity matter for the production at a late hour today.
Kills Boy While Looking At Plane
Kills Boy While Looking At Plane
The county authorities of Calloway stated that Miss True would not be held.
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dents from St. Louis, and a number of residents of Gary as well will take part, among them Glen McAdoo who has been heralded as a promising Thespian as a result of his work in school plays at Roosevelt annex school.
According to William C. Hicks, who is sponsoring the play for the UnitedAorder of Boa Arts, a record-breaking crowd is expected to turn out to witness the production.
The play will be presented at the Roosevelt theatre in preference to a small place where it was felt there would not be sufficient seating capacity to accommodate the mammoth crowd expected.
(Gary American Press Service)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—Leaning out of her car to watch the maneuvers of the 35th division airplanes, Miss A. True of Columbia, Mo., ran down and killed Louis Hardiman, 13 son of Rev. and Mrs. L. D. Hardimafi and a white boy.
The boys, young Hardiman and four white youths were also watching the airplanes飞 across the river, when Miss True swerved off the highway killing the white youth and fatally injuring Hardiman.
Man Dies When Wife Refuses To Call M.D.
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(Gary American Press Service)
(Gary American Press Service)
CAMDEN, N. J.-Two persons were killed here today, one instantly, when the machine in which they were returning from a prayer meeting, was struck by another automobile on the highway.
The dead are: Mrs. Anna Shields, 79, a trained nurse and Albert D. Hopkins, white. The woman was killed outright, while the man died when his wife preferred to use Christian Science and refused to call a physician.
Whenever a corner cop blows "tweet-tweet-tweet" some jay walker is crossing the street.
PRICE THREE CENTS
Pledge of Equality of Opportunity Gets Approval
CONCURS IN OLD POLICY
His Agreement With G. O. P. Platform Is Commended
By SARAH TAFT SIMS
(Gary American Press Service)
WASHINGTON—Herbert Hoover has formally accepted the republican nomination for president of the United States.
In accepting the position of standard bearer of the republican party, he stamped himself as an exponent of the principles of Americanism, upon which this country was founded, which include equality of all men before the law, equal opportunity for all races and religious tolerance, and indicated to the voters of America that if elected he would be the president of all the people and not of any particular race or group.
Professing his acceptance remarks with a resume of the progress and prosperity which admittedly the Negro has enjoyed along with every other racial group making up the citizenry of the republic, Mr. Hoover set forth a program designed to effect a continuance of the advancement which has been experienced in improved home-life, education, and industry during the past eight years. Of special interest to Negro voters, who form an integral part of the citizenry of the United States, was the statement of Mr. Hoover concerning "Equal Opportunity". While realizing that the Negro group shares directly and indirectly in the prosperity of the country at large, the leaders also realize that frequently the members of the race have suffered from the lack of the opportunity to prove their merit along with oter
They Do Say Bits of Rumor About This and That, But Mostly of That Than This
That a certain young Miss became
peeved because J. B. was in the office
the other day.
That 17th street has moved two
blocks south lately.
That the corner stone politicians
have their daily conventions at 19th
avenue. We understand that the officers have all been elected. Meet
ings are now in order.
We Want To Know--
Why the new acquisition to the staff of the American decided to imitate Lindbergh last Monday?
Why a certain eminent contractor has found so much attraction in the American office here of late.
If it is a fact that A. M. likes to kiss the ladies on the neck?
If a certain woman owns meedame gave us!
Why the editor doesn't attend church?
Why Attorney Alexander doesn't wear his straw hat any more?
Why Mr. John D. Smith waited until his lady friend left town before he started out "shiiking" among all the girls?
Who it was that walked in the office while the editor was in conference last Wednesday and came near of getting thrown out?
Who the doctor was who called home and told his wife he was on "a call" when, as a matter of fact, he was entertaining a lady it a well known road house.
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groups. Mr. Hoover's pledge of equal opportunity, which he declares is the right of every American citizen, meets with their approval and is in keeping with the desires of the leaders of that group.
It has been pointed out by such leaders as Dr. Robert R. Moton, Dr. Mordecal Johnson, William Pickens, John R. Hawkins and others that the Negro does not seek special favors or opportunities but insists upon equal opportunity with other citizens of this country to advance along all lines of endeavor and to enjoy the rights guaranteed to him by the constitution of the United States.
Mr. Hoover has concurred in this policy and has plied himself to do his utmost to see that Negroes are accorded equal opportunity, it is pointed out.
In concurring wholly with the plat form of the republican party, Mr Hoover likewise showed that he condemned lynching and mob violence and pledged himself and the party as favoring the passage of a federal law to curb and abolish this practice which has been too prevalent in this country.
Legal Notice No. 24
NOTICE FOR BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, by the Board of Commissioners of Lake County, Indiana, that up until I o'clock P. M., on Monday, the bills addressed to the Board of Commissioners be received at the Auditor's Office in Crown Point, Indiana, for one (1) motorway Department, the Lake County Highway specifications now on file in the office of the County Auditor, at Crown Point, Indiana. All bills must be made in full compliance with the laws governing such matters.
A bond equal to the amount of the bid, must accompany all bills. One of the sureties must be made in full compliance with Indiana, or a Surety Company authorized to do business in Lake County, Indiana. The right to reject any and all bills is reserved.
WILLIAM E. WHITAKER
S-10-17
Auditor Lake County, Indiana.
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Editor Flays U. S.
Policy In Haiti
Editor Flays U. S.
Policy In Haiti
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procedure is foreign to the language, customs, and habits of the natives; water treatment, the application of red hot machetes, and shoot-in prisoners who have been given an apparent opportunity to escape, characterizes the relations of the police who are headed by promoted marines serving like petty tyrants at grossly inflated salaries.
The system of "provost courts" makes anything "an offense against the military government," while the censorship of the press go so for as to suppress such words as "general," "national," and "revolution"; and such phrases as "freedom of speech" and "freedom of thought" may not be copied even from publications in Santo Domingo or the United States. More than three thousand Haitians have been put to death since the American occupation.
Political handits, "cocos," flock to the hills, daily, and people of formerly easy circumstances who have put their money into national bonds, find it necessary to sell those bonds at ridiculously low figures to organized gangs who pay for them with money got by loans for which the property is security. Of the twenty-five million dollars of debts, more than seventeen millions is for loans, while industry and commerce are stifled by the action of the American civil officials.
Our trusteehip—which alone justifies our slightest interference in any Latin-American country—is summoned into a court of international equity. The American spirit of fair and the proud boasts of national magnanimity, have fallen into the mire of greedy, insolent arrogance due to bigness and strength.
Our country has used economic and political pressure, cheicaner, military force and the corruptability of Latin-American politicians to perpetrate the crime of a "selfish nation" against helpless little countries which are simply working out their national salvation in their own and turbulent manner.
The United States cannot speak from a heart of "international righteousness" as she did prior to 1915, and Spain, France, Italy, England, and Germany, all of whom have interests and intentions in Latin-America, must soon rate our government "as a bandit stands to civilized society."
Before it is too late, this nation must reform its relations to weaker nations, and readjust its administration of affairs in Latin-America, in spite of international financial influences.
(BY Gary American Press Service)
BOSTON.—Unless the men make improvements in their conduct, their places will be taken by women. Bishop Joshua Jones, of the A. M. E. church, told an audience here.
He was speaking of the suspension of a number of preachers who had been charged with various misdemeans ranging from criminal assault to misappropriating church funds.
Infraction of the Law Results In Prison Sentence In Va.
(By Preston News Service)
RICHMOND, VA.—Mott Hamilton Wood and his wife, Mrs. Mary Wood, are serving two years in the Virginia state penitentiary for violation of the Virginia Racial Integrity law.
At the time for their marriage, Wood himself did not know that he had a trace of "Negro blood" and that according to the Virginia authorities it was a terrible crime for him to marry a woman who was 100 per cent white.
Wood appears to be a white man. He has straight hair and bluish gray eyes. He lost both of his legs while working on the Norfolk and Western railroad.
Prisoner No. 3380, in other words, Mrs. Mary Wood, is the victim of legalized southern prejudice. She has become ill and has been so much of the time since he incarceration ten months ago.
Governor Byrd, who recently visited the prison, listened to the story of this terrible human outrage, but is said to have made no comment, except to ask if Wood has received credit for the time spent in jail while awaiting trial.
COLUMBUS. Ohio. — For the alleged theft of a storage battery and tire valued at $4 George Graves was held to the grand jury in Municipal court Thursday under bond of $500. Graves is said to have burglarized a garage of the Scioto Finance company on July 7. He told police that he wanted the battery and tire for his automobile as he wanted to use the machine to take some friends to a picnic. Graves is 18 years old.
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GOD'S LEADERSHIP
BY ANNIE C. KELLEY
"The earth is the Lord's an and they dwell there in."—No man is his own leader, be the spirit of God, or the spirit his service, and thank him each ing from sleep and rest. In the mind, he is filled with new thou active and steady, he is able to go Since you are in God's own on your way, my brother, and Let God lead you through this confusion. You are certain to go leadership.
HOUSING PROBLEM A GRAVE MENA
"Y" Secretary Describ Country As Being Un To Health and
h is the Lord's and the fullness there well there in."—Psalms 24:1. his own leader, but is led by the spirit of God, or the spirit of the devil. Man s thank him each day after awakening and rest. In the morning when God fed with new thoughts for the day. Idy, he is able to go about his daily vole are in God's own likeness and image, my brother, and be saved from sin and you through this wicked world o are certain to gain the victory thre
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"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof; the world and they dwell there in."—Psalms 24:1.
No man is his own leader, but is led by the spirit, whether it be the spirit of God, or the spirit of the devil. Man should give God his service, and thank him each day after awakening in the morning from sleep and rest. In the morning when God touches his mind, he is filled with new thoughts for the day. His nerves are active and steady, he is able to go about his daily vocation.
Since you are in God's own likeness and image, why not think on your way, my brother, and be saved from sin and destruction! Let God lead you through this wicked world of illusions and confusion. You are certain to gain the victory through his great leadership.
"Y" Secretary Describes Conditions All Over Country As Being Unbearable and Unsafe To Health and Morals of Nation
(Gary American Press Service)
(Copyright 1928: By Gary American, Inc.)
BOMB Appearing on the program devoted to the study of Negro problems by delegates to the Northfield Foreign Missionary conference Dr. Channing H. Tobias, New York City, senior secretary of the national council of the Y. M. C. A., described housing conditions as colored Americans "greatest problem." Rev. Tobias assailed the increasingly poor crowded living conditions of the Negro as a dangerous menace to health and morals, pointing out conditions in New York, Boston
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Step by step, The Gary American has surmounted almost overwhelming odds until now it is considered Indiana's most influential newspaper. Today it is carrying more lines of paid advertising than any other weekly and is reaching more people with its growing circulation.
Some newspapers are concerned with the quality of the news they publish than with the quantity. The Gary American is one of these. Then there are newspapers which carefully select the advertising they allow to appear in their columns. In this group, also, The American may be found.
These facts have much to do with the high quality of the advertising published in The Gary American, and the satisfactory returns received by the advertisers.
Still greater progress is yet ahead. The Gary American is conscious of its mission, and through serving the public welfare and through honesty and fair dealing, it is confident that it can hold the thousands of friends it has won, and through them win thousands more.
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but is led by the spirit, whether it of the devil. Man should give God day after awakening in the morn-morning when God touches his rights for the day. His nerves are about his daily vocation.
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He said, "Negroes must live somewhere. They believe they should have the opportunity to show that they can be good neighbors. Unless openings are made such as those made by Mr. Rockefeller for the accommodation of 50 families, where the people will be so jammed together that they will be a menace
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"The Negro does not seek," he said, "a home among white homes, but he is looking for a good home, and it is true that usually in the districts where the whites lives, the better homes are to be found. For many at present it is impossible to find decent homes because of the crowded conditions."
"There is a racial deadline in industry and Negroes are to do nothing but the most menial tasks and domestic work. Trade unions hold them out wherever they can, and many establishments, even in Harlem, where they provide 75 per cent of the trade, the business houses give them practically no recognition so far as employment is concerned.
"What we plead for is a chance. We don't want to be given positions because we are Negroes, but we do hope to get the chance to make good, and it is up to the Christian people to give the Negro race that chance because many are in a position of control of these business establishments."
Because of his recognized ability and because of his deep interest in the work, John W. Davis, a teacher in West Virginia Collegiate Institute, was elected president of the National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools. Davis has won many honors. Among them—the Harmon award for his work in education.
Usher Board Holds 'Trip Around World'
The usher board of the Trinity M. E. church gave a "trip around the world" last Saturday night. The members and guests first enjoyed themselves at Stewart house, where Mrs. Ida Walker, who was the
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"Mistress of Greenland," served them with a delicious fruit cocktail. Next, they motored to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Williams, 1739 Massachusetts street This place represented the "Holy City." The host and hostess served the travelers with sandwiches and cake.
RIDAY, AUGUST 17, 1928
The home of Mr. and Mrs Ira
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maiden, served them. The
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East Chicago News
By M. A. POSEY
Twin City lodge No. 47 F. and A. M. is bending representative to Indiana lodge of Macon. Past Master Robert Buckner and Treasurer Edgar Eurt. share a same lodge, and the lodge is represented in Indianapolis, which convenes August 20.
Under the management of I. M. Brown, as counsel to the lodge No. 20, bending a crack marching team to the 29th annual grand lodge of I. B. P. O. E. of W., will be held on September 10, and September first inclusively. Exalted Euler Hinton is making every effort to the lodge will make a representative showing.
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Mr. William Tribble an employee of the Inland Steel is on out a cane after receiving a member fracture. Mr. Tribble is a member of the Masonic lodge.
Mr. and Mrs. Fulton Hicks of the Tavern asked quite a number of tourists for meals this summer. Among those stopping have been quite a number of Housesters, especially from the town.
Miss Ocia Brown, daughter of Mrs. J. Marshall, 3821 Deal street, is spending summer vacation with an aunt in Chicago.
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Rev. L. T. Powell, of Toledo, comes as the new minister to St. Mark's A. M. E. church, which he has helped to have appeared before his congregation; who is greatly pleased with his impression. Rev. D. P. Tholas, former pastor of St. Mark, has rev. Powell's charge in Toledo at 3624 Main street. Atty. Fred D. Ramsey has opened offices at 3624 Main street. The popular Smith-Richardson orchestra is filling an engagement at Flint, Michigan. The Getting Busy Savings club, in spite of the hot weather, is carrying out successfully their yearly program. Last Mon. September 21 with Mrs. Ida Glass, 3817 Dedar street.
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Mrs. Charles Bugge, 2216 136th street, of the White Lilly club of New Hope entertained at a supper in their honor last Friday evening. Quite a number of members and friends were present. The Kit Kat club held a beach party at Lake Front park on last Wednesday evening.
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Mrs. Inez Hicks, of Tavern Inn, is back from her vacation spent with her mother and friends at Markle Penn.
John North and friends from Chicago motored to to spend Sunday with his sister Mrs. Nannie Buggs, 126th 136th
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Mr. Childe Draper, of Texarkana, motorized here to visit his brother and sister, and Avery Draper, of Arkansas, and Avery Draper, of Texas. Guthrie street. He is accompanied by Miss F. Singleton and Mr. T. Smith of the same place. The party left last Saturday to spend some time with Mr. Draper's mother in Woodland Hills. M. Mattie Smith, 3921 Decodar, left last Saturday for Edwardville, Ill. to spend her vacation. She will return within a week, accompanied by her son Merle, who has spent the entire summer with his grandparents.
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Chicago week-end visitors included Mr. William Ward and Mr. and Mrs. J. Briggs and W. Jackson.
On next Sunday, August 26, St. Luke M. E. church will close a three-month's time he held in the spacious yard of C. S. Perkins. The ministered Alliance and others that is making a last minute stand to exceed his or her quotas. All members are invited to one of refolking and feasting. Aty. M. W. Guy promises also a treat. The public is cordially invited. Rev. W. H. Thomasson
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Last Sunday afternoon at the corner of 138th and Carey, the Nichols car was struck by a car driven by Frank Davidson. The Nichols car was badly damaged, but fortunately the occupants, Mr. and Mrs. Nichols, of Guthrie street, escaped injury.
A throng, nearly one thousand strong, flocked to Buffington field that Sunday to see American Pirates (local) meet the Riverside team of East Gary in one of the best baseball games of local fields. The score was ten to one in favor of the Pirates. In a second game between the Red Onions and the Morles, all high school boys, the former won Professor P. C. Parks is to be trained for this weekly recreation furnished grants to East Chicago.
Miss Lithia Belt 3805 Pennsylvania, stenographer in the office of M. W. Guy, has been commissioned to serve as notary public. Her four year term started August 15, 1928. Miss Belt is the only colored notary in North township.
Dr. Hedrick and Dr. Hardy, two prominent physicians of Gary are now attending the meeting of the National Medical association in Baltimore, from August 13 to 17.
Physicians from all over the country will be present. The various problems in the medical world will be discussed. They also plan to visit the various hospitals while in the city.
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HOUSTON. Aug. 9.—Only one of six men charged in connection with the lynching of Robert Powell on the eve of the Democratic Convention, remained in Jail Thursday. All of the six except John (slim) Kent, had made bond of $7,400 granted them Wednesday by Judge Boyd.
One of the bondsmen for Kent was out of town Wednesday and he could not obtain his release. He is expected to be released in a few days. The men have been in jail since June 22. Their trilja will be set by the august grand jury.
Attedance At Park Is On the Increase
POKAGON STATE PARK, Angola, Ind.—Aaaendance at this beautiful state park on the shores of placid Lake James in Steuben county, curtailed for a few weeks while the state highway commission made dustless U. S. Highway 27 leading past the park, has returned to normal and visitors are crowding the park in large numbers.
The highway project made dustless Road 27 between Angola and the Michigan state line, and now it is completed, Pokagon is again obtaining many visitors from points in Michigan as well as Indiana.
This park is ideally situated for the Fort Wayne, Marlon, Anderson and Huntington people, as they have direct connection over all paved roads except for a short distance just north of Fort Wayne.
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Game wardens, admonishes George N. Mannfield, superintendent of the fish and game division of the state conservation department, are suspicious of persons carrying resident licenses on which no street address is given, and recently have arrested non-residents with resident licenses which were void. Non-residents who endeavor to avoid paying the additional fee for a non-resident license through misrepresentation as regards their residence, are subject to prosecution for fishing or hunting without a license and also for the misrepresentation.
Ends His Life After Woman Visits Him
(Gary American Press Service)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—After a visit to his room by a woman friend, Herbert Kennedy, 32, barber, South Central avenue ended his life by drinking a large dose of Lysol last Monday at 9:30 a.m.
Kennedy recently came from Middlesboro, Ky., where he was engaged as a barber.
He is survived by a wife, Mrs. Zora Kennedy, a sister, Mrs. Thomas Knighten, and a father.
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BRYAN, TEX—Arthur Nash was killed by lightning during a heavy electrical storm at Edge in the northern part of the county Tuesday afternoon. Nash was engaged in cutting sorghum and the boit knocked him front, the mower, killed one of the horses, and badly crippled the other.
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NOKFOLK, Va.—When the father of Cicero Hill returned home from work, he found Katie Mildred Wright, 6, dying on the floor, killed by his seven year old son who stated that his cousin, Mary Hill, 11, had ordered him to do so.
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SHREVEPORT, LA—Chas. Marcer was living here Wednesday night with eight stitches in his heart. It is said that Mercer was attacked by a robber and when he resisted was stabbed in the heart. An operation was performed by Dr. E. L. Sanderson, superintendent of a local hospital. Mercer is reported to have a good chance of recovery. The physicians report that unless pneumonia develops Mercer will live.
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If the efforts of the Pullman Porter's Brotherhood is to get publicity and thus public attention to the porters' condition by its strike ultimatum then its strategy is justified. Whatever else may be said for or against their leadership and their political persuasions it cannot be denied that those leaders have succeeded in holding the allegiance of a large number of railroad men and women and that their leadership has succeeded in calling the country's attention to the wages and working conditions under which the thousands of respectable colored men and women labor. Neither our hand nor the hand of any other sincere agency within the race should be against that program. The Pullman company must pay more wages, it must shorten the hours and give better travel accommodations to its maids and porters.—New York News.
PICK AND SHOVEL POLITICAL EDUCATION
Negro political leadership and training is an heirloom of the Reconstruction period. Douglass, Bruce, Revels and many others, who were politically active and powerful, grew so because the Republican party was loyal to the principle of human freedom upon which it was founded.
The successors to race political leadership of Reconstruction have been found mainly in the Republican party, and to some extent have thrived in public life. Recent trends, however, indicate that political leadership among Negroes, if it is to function, must find new alignments. This has been made necessary by the unhorsing of such leaders by those in control of the machinery of the Republican party, for the purpose of building up party machinery in Dixie.
At no time during which the Negro has enjoyed the ballot, have the masses of black voters received any training in the mechanism of operations of government. This has resulted in colored voters casting their ballots without proper regard to national and group welfare.
The time is now ripe for the race to go to the school of politics, and learn the essentials of government. A splendid opportunity is awaiting our various women's clubs, fraternal societies and civic organizations to adopt national ways and means of training the masses of colored voters in the pick and shovel stage of politics.
Until the masses of voters know and appreciate the value of the ballot, democracy will not be safe for either whites or blacks. —Washington Eagle.
THE HEALTH QUESTION By Dennis A. Bethea, M.D. Health Edition of The American
THE HEALTH QUESTION By Dennis A. Bethea, M.D. Health Edition of The American
The railroad watchman who fell asleep at the open switch and thereby allowed the fast train to hurl scores of passengers to an untimely death, is blameless in comparison to the mothers and fathers, who sit supinely by and do nothing to correct the abnormalities of their children.
When the wise man Solomon said: "Train up a child in the way that he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it," he meant the training of the body as well as the mind. Starting a child on the right road and keeping him going straight ahead, is a tremendous problem. If any man fool or philosopher, sinner or saint, in jail or out, knows of any subject more important than this, let him speak now or forever hereafter hold his peace.
The loving watches day by day, the growth or lack of growth of her babe. If there is something that does not look just right to her that the little fellow will outgrow it. Then she sits down again to a watchful waiting, which literally is nothing more than being asleep at the switch.
Every day we see cases of curvature of the spine known as "hunchback," bow legs, knock knees, unsightly birthmarks and many deformities that just as well be corrected at once. Sometimes older children who are left to watch the youngster, will let him fall. Not long ago a mother left her child with an older four-year-old girl, saying that, "little sister would soon fall to sleep." She returned shortly to find her baby alarming the neighborhood. The little nurse ran to meet her saying, "Mudder, little sister failed but she didn't fall to sleep."
Many a child who was thought to be dull or vicious, would be altogether different if the teeth, the eyes, the ears, or throat were looked after. There might be impacted wax in the ear that causes the child not to hear very well, or the eyes may need examining for glasses.
The boy who wore the dunce-cap or the girl who was as dull as dish water, became as bright as a star after their adnoids and toona were removed. This has been the experience of many schools. Furthermore, it seems almost an unpardonable sin to allow one to go through life suffering with catarrhal conditions of the head, deafness and defective eye-sight, just on account of pure neglect.
Many times the little boy or girl becomes a nervous wreck on account of too much excitement, such as tickling, throwing and bouncing it around by every Thomas, Richard and Harry. Just think, would you want to be done that way yourself, even though you are cute?
The world and his mother-in-law, always want to kiss the precious little babe, as it coiled in its mother's arms, looking like an angel. And when they are allowed to do it, the infant may become infected with some disease that will make it an angel.
The Bible says that there is a time for all things, so there must be a time to kiss.
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THE PULLMAN STRIKE STRATEGY
efforts of the Pullman Porter's Brotherhood and thus public attention to the porters' concerns then its strategy is justified. What our against their leadership and their policy not be denied that those leaders have a allegiance of a large number of railroads that their leadership has succeeded in calling to the wages and working conditions of respectable colored men and women in the hand of any other sincere agency we against that program. The Pullman company it must shorten the hours and give better to its maids and porters.—New York N.
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political leadership and training is an急 period. Douglass, Bruce, Revels and politically active and powerful, grew so party was loyal to the principle of hurt was founded.
accessors to race political leadership of RR and mainly in the Republican party, and arrived in public life. Recent trends, however, leadership among Negroes, if it is to fit arguments. This has been made necessary such leaders by those in control of the public party, for the purpose of building Dixie.
home during which the Negro has enjoyed masses of black voters received any training operations of government. This has resulted in their ballots without proper regard to the.
is now ripe for the race to go to the state, from the essentials of government. A splitting our various women's clubs, frater organizations to adopt national ways and masses of colored voters in the pick and
the masses of voters know and appreciate democracy will not be safe for either white in Eagle.
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By Dennis A. Bethea, M. D.
Health Editor of The American
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By MARGUERITE S. PEARSON
The beach party which was given by the Imps club last Wednesday out to Pine Beach was a very delightful affair.
Upon reaching the beach, there was a scuffle to see just who would be the first in the water. After the members had thoroughly enjoyed themselves by swimming in the cool waters of Lake Michigan, they made a huge bon fire.
Then the roasting of weiners began. When the members and guests had eaten their fill, they slowly trudged back to where the truck was waiting for them.
Dawning". Mrs. Vera T. McGirt said "In the Garden of My Heart". Mrs. Leonora Buckner was the accomplist.
Other guests present were: Mi Juanta Williams, Mr. and Mrs. B. Whitlock, Mrs. Clarence Edward Mrs. J. L. Murray, Mrs. Milo Murra Mr. and Mrs. William Cooke, Mi McClaine, Mr. F. L. Sperling, Mr. O. Duncan, Dr. and Mrs. D. W. T. ner, Judge and Mrs. W. C. Huesta and father, Mr. C. Robinson of Wash ington, D. C. Dr. Bertha Kelley, M Chancey Townsend, Mrs. Ma Hoyt, Dr. C. V. Dixon, Miss Mario Warner, and Rev. and Mrs. F.
Those who were fortunate enough to be included in the group were: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Phillips, and small daughter, Janet; Mrs. Louise Gourdain and little son, Edwin; M- and Mrs. Jessie Schilcutt and infant daughter, Yvonne; Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Pearson, Mrs. Edward Henry; the Misses Hattle Hammond of Terre Haute, Addye Bryant, Hazel Bryant, Otis Spigner, Mable Mauldin; and the Messrs. William Lee, John Bryant, Dorris and Oyd Harris, Alfred and Napoleon Sanders.
Miss Geneva Davis, 2160 Massachusetts street, who is popular in the younger set of Gary, spent the last week-end in Chicago as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Umbles, 9412 LaSalle.
Miss Davis, a very accomplished singer, sang at the Lily Dale Baptist church while there. She returned home Sunday night.
The Imps club will meet Sunday at the home of Miss Bessie Hargrove, 2619 Adams street.
All members are urged to be present.
Miss Ollye Dillon, of Chicago, spent the last weekend in Gary visiting relatives and friends.
Mr. Frank Sanders, of Chicago, visited his brothers, Mr. A. L. Sanders, 1935 Massachusetts street and Mr. R. H. Sanders, 1944 Maryland street, last Sunday.
Father Thomas J. Browne, rector of St. Luke's P. E. church, Washington, D. C., was the week-end guest of Atty. and Mrs. Fritz W. Alexander. And Saturday night they entertained him with a lovely musical program.
Mrs. Ida Guy sang "A-Birthday" by Woodyn; Mr. Clarence Edwards sang "In the Time of Roses" and Go Down Moses". Mrs. E. L. Lawson gave a delightful reading, "The Professor of Signs" or "Two Ways of Telling a Story". Dr. H. H. Clay sang "I Hear you Calling Me", and "At
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Other guests present were: Miss Juanta Williams, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Whitlock, Mrs. Clarence Edwards, Mrs. J. L. Murray, Mrs. Milo Murray, Mr. and Mrs. William Cooke, Miss McClaine, Mr. F. L. Sperling, Mr. D. O. Duncan, Dr. and Mrs. D. W. Turner, Judge and Mrs. W. C. Hueston and father, Mr. C. Robinson of Washington, D. C. Dr. Bertha Kelley, Mr. Chaucey Townsend, Mrs. Mary Hoyt, Dr. C. V. Dixon, Miss Marlon Warnar, and Rev. and Mrs. F. S. Delaney.
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Sunday morning Father Brown preached an inspiring sermon at St. Augustine P. E. Mission. His text was "Jesus, the Same Yesterday, Today and Always." Father Foster invited him to accompany him to Christ church, but owing to a Chicago engagement, he regretted not being able to accept the invitation.
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She reports a very pleasant trip.
Mrs. Anna S. Johnson, who has
been spending her vacation in Chicago
with her daughter, Mrs. Beulah
Murray, returned home Thursday.
She will spend the remainder of
her vacation in Michigan.
The L. T. L. will meet with Mrs.
E. M. Radford, 215 W. 23rd avenue,
Sunday afternoon at 3:30.
Ozark FRIED PIES ARE GOOD
10c
Sweet and delicious, Ozark Fried Pies are like the pies that mother used to make. They are good. You have only to try them to find out. Get them hot from the stove at the
Ozark Fried Pie Co.
1936 BROADWAY
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THE AMERICAN
© 1961
Dr. and Mrs. T. Westbrook, of Indianapolis, are the house guests of Dr. and Mrs. James Garnett, 2300 Adams street, Dr. Westbrook is the president of the General Baptist State convention and is also the pastor of the Second Baptist church of Indianapolis.
The W. C. T. U. had a very interesting meeting last Tuesday night at the Lake County Children's home.
The Social Art club met last Thursday with Mrs. E. Birdsong, 1536 Filmore street. The members enjoyed a very delightful meeting. Mrs. Birdsdong served the members with a delicious luncheon. The next meeting will be with Mrs. C. Churcher, 2533 Broadway, next Thursday. Mrs. Queente Robinson is reporter.
The W. C. T. U. will have its annual picnic on Friday, on the lawn of the Lake County Children's home from two until five. Dinner will be served at two thirty o'clock.
PINE BLUFF, Ark—Willie Nichol, who shot and killed Isaac Sewell on the Truelock plantation Wednesday afternoon, was exonerated Thursday morning by a coroner's jury. Evidence showed that Nichol shot Sewell in self-defense. Eyewitnesses testified that Sewell without any apparent cause fired two shots through Nichol's house and had started to the rear of the house when Nichol shot through the window of his home, killing his assailant
MME. S.D. LYONS
Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair, Will Also Restore the Strength, Vitality and Beauty of the Hair
EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER
If you are bothered with Falling
Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or any
Hair Trouble, we want you to try a
jar of East India Hair Grower. The
remedy contains medical properties
that go to the roots of the hair,
stimulates the skin, helping nature
do its work. Leaves the hair soft
and silky. Perfumed with a balm of
a thousand flowers. The best known
remedy for Heavy and Beautiful
Black Eyebrows, also restores Gray
Hair to its Natural Color. Can be
used with Hot Iron for straightening.
Price Sent by Mall 50c Postage 10c
AGENTS OUTFIT
1 Hair Grower, 1 Temple Oil, 1
Shampoo, 1 Pressing Oil, 1 Face
Cream and Directions for Selling.
$2.00.
EAST INDIA
HAIR GROWER
IF USED REGULARLY
IF YOUR HAIR IS
DRY AND WIRY TRY
25c Extra for Postage
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316 N. Central Avenue
Oklahoma City, Okla.
Bathing Beauty Contest and Dance!
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ROSEMONT HALL, 19TH AND BROADWAY GARY, INDIANA Music by SAMMY STEWART'S ORCHESTRA Fifty of the State's Most Beautiful Girls Competing for the Title of "Miss Indiana"
Drunken Man Pours Hot Water On Pal
NEW YORK—In Harlem hospital, John Farrell, Negro, is Suffering from severe burns about the chest, legs and arms as the result of the inexplicable pouring of boiling water over his body by his friend, John Gist, white, 50, after a heavy drinking party.
The two went to Farrell's home on Bradford avenue and had a few drinks. An argument arose, and after Farrell retired Gist is said to have taken a kettle of boiling water and poured it over the prostrate form of his friend.
Gist is held without ball after telling the magistrate that he had no recollection of the affair.
Takes 15 Minutes
NEW YORK.—An unidentified station porter employed by the I.R. T. was killed shortly afternoon Thursday when he was struck by a southbound Third avenue elevated express train fifty feet south of the 89th street station. The police and I.R. T. emergency squads extricated the body after fifteen minutes' work. The dead man was about 40 years old. A check up was being made to determine the dead man's name and identity.
Come In And Hear Gene Austin's Records
Just Like a Melody Out of the Sky.
I Can't Do Without You.
Ramona.
Girl of My Dreams.
Without You Sweetheart.
In My Bouquet of Memories.
Tomorrow.
So Tired.
SHEET MUSIC
Q.R.S. PIANO BOLLS
RADIOS AND VICTROLAS
Columbia
HIT THE MARK
Records
REX MUSIC SHOP
2169 BROADWAY
Phone 9364 Gary, Ind
THE 'Bathing
ROSEMONT
Music by SAM
Fifty of the State's
Admission 50 cents
Do WOMEN
Mdmire YOU
USE PYRAMID HAIR
BEAUTIFIERS.
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AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE.
PYRAMID PRODUCTS COMPANY
BOX 57, UPTOWN STATION, PITTSBURGH, PA.
(JONESBORO, ARK. — Albert Brown, one of the four prisoners who escaped from the county jail Wednesday morning by digging through the brick wall, was captured Thursday night. Brown told officers that the wife of Webb, another escaped prisoner, brought a knife and fork to the cell during a visit and these were used in cutting the wall.
2008 Broadway Phone 1190
UNIVERSAL
SALES Ford SERVICE
MOTOR CO.
5th Ave. & Massachusetts St.
Phone 7674
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 1890
FOR
Distinctive
Beauty
Culture
POLLY'S
Beauty
Shoppe
This Week's Special
PLAIN FACIAL
50c
with coupon
COUPON
This entitles bearer to a Plain Facial for the special price of 50c from August 19th to 25th at Polly's Beauty Shoppe, 1725 Broadway.
WOMEN
Widmire YOU
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Contest
ce!
BROADWAY
S ORCHESTRA
s Competing for the
Dancing until 2 A. M.