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TRAIL KILLERS TO 'CHI' VOLUME II, NUMBER TWENTY-FOUR 3 CENTS PER COPY LATEST NEWS VOLUME II, NUMBER T TRA CHICAGO FLAT IS RAIDED FOR KEY TO KILLING HERE Continue Inquest In Auto Slaying Of Boy In 2nd Death By Violence Search for three people, two men and one woman, who are believed to hold the key to the mystery murder Tuesday afternoon of Mrs. Sadie Hargrove, 19, of 1521 Adams street, has been extended to Chicago as no trace of the trio sought has been found in Gary. A flat at 3929 Prairie avenue, in Chicago, was raided by Officers Bolden and Diehl, together with Chicago policemen Wednesday when it was learned that Gennette Brown, wife of Adolph, one of the trio sought, had a mother living at that address. The raid was afterwards described by police to be a "bum rap." Besides Adolph Brown, 1530 Jefferson street, police are looking for Ray Anderson, 1528 Jefferson, and a young woman whose identity they refuse to reveal. Call To Police The murder was made known to police at six o'clock Tuesday night when a telephone call informed them that a woman was dead at 1530 Jefferson street. The person calling said he was Harry Graham of 1750 Massachusetts street, calling from 1749 Jefferson. He said he got news of the death from another man he was supposed to meet at the scene of the murder and who failed to appear. Police, however, believe that it was Adolph Brown, reputed owner of the flat, talking. The woman was found in the bedroom of the five-room flat in a sitting posture on the floor, her head leaning against a wardrobe trunk. She had been shot behind the right ear. Deputy Coroner C. A. Owens said he believed she had been dead about five hours. Not Soon Identified It was late in the day before she was identified at Smith's morgue by her mother. The mother told police that Ray Anderson had sought her all morning and, finally locating her, they went to the murder flat. That was about 10 o'clock in the forenoon. Police who went to the flat found an American State bank savings account bank book that had been issued to Adolph Brown and showing a withdrawal on April 18. They believe that Brown was owner of the fla. Possibility that the slaying was the result of a drunken brawl is being held and worked on by the police here. **Continue Auto Inquest** The second death by violence, that of James Greene, six years old, of 2693 Madison street, in an auto tragedy has caused the driver of the death car, Antonio Molina, 32, 1610 Madison street, to be held by police and charged with manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident. Inquest into the boy's death, scheduled for this morning at 10 o'clock, has been continued until next Tuesday morning. James was struck at 26th and Broadway Tuesday afternoon. The driver of the car speeded away but was captured by M. D. Heiny, Gary contractor who gave chase. He was arrested and taken to Crown Point by Nick Juricich deputy sheriff. HOLDS ANNUAL SPRING SALE Bargains In Clothes For All On Sale At Nick's Clothing for men, women and children—a complete line of every essential—was placed on sale Wednesday with the prices greatly reduced at Nick's store, 1600 Washington street, and will be offered at great savings until the first of next week when the sale is scheduled to end. Reductions in many tances of more than 75 per cent have been effected. It is possible to buy at one-fourth the list price. Shirts and sweaters that formerly sold as high as $2.65 may, during the sale, be purchased for the small sum of 97 cents. On one day of the sale a dresser scarf will be given away free with every $5.00 purchase. The management advises the housewife to take advantage of this opportunity. READ THE AMERICAN The Gary American Wedding Bells Turned To Clock Alarm? Wedding bells which sounded a year ago Easter for Volande Du Bois, daughter of the well known scholar and writer, and Countee Cullen, internationally famous poet, have since given off noises like a dollar alarm clock, if reports of a rift in their married life are true. They are both in Europe at present. HELLO,EVERYBODY! Little Dickie- Dishwater, the office pest, says he doesn't feel a bit like working during the spring season. Other periods during the year when he has no desire to labor are summer, fall and winter. This may be the spring season but, judging by the cold weather, only a fall guy will admit it. The difference between spring and winter in Gary is that in Winter you don't expect anything better. We believe, however, that a lot of the candidates think it is summer. It has been made hot enough for them. DIRTY ENTERS POLITICS Hot Stuff: Eye is bin 2 busy residin in tha third, fourth and fifth wards an workin 4 three (3) aldermans in each to say much lak eye used 2 but things is done gut so eye figgers eye has 2 say somethin. In the fust place, it's my own business if eye plans 2 vote just 4 or 5 times. Nobody is got no business mentioning it 2 othah folks. If eye wants 2 make sum money that way eye is doin no worse'n some othah folks eye knows. But eye ain't kickin bout that so much as eye is bout tha weight eye got em'-rassed las night. Eye kinda 4-got myself an went 2 a guy named Ben eye bin workin 4 an talked bout how much Jake done give me 4 drummin up votes 4 him an after eye has talked an talked Ben sez, yew workin 4 Jake, then eye thinks an thinks an starts to laffin an sez, can't yew take a joke, but he runs me way an takes back ten (10) bucks he is give, which shows yew jus how dirty politics can be. —Dirty Twelve. Extra !! Extra !! New Way Is Found to Eliminate All Undesirable Candidates In Aldermanic Races (Copyright, 1929, Mustard) Little Dickie Dishwater, star reporter for Mustard, has just been informed by a friend of his of the only certain way to eliminate all undesirable candidates from the aldermanic races. The plan follows: 1. Collect all the candidates in each ward together, leaving out only the present alderman. 2. Procure an eighteen-foot boxing ring. 3. Make all candidates strip to the waist and remove their shoes, hip flasks, weapons, and mud. 4. Ring a gong and start them to fighting among themselves. 5. Let the survivor then be pitted against the present alderman of his ward in the race for the nomination in the primary election. According to Dickie Dishwater's in- GARY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1929 formant, this is the only way to keep the number of aldermanic candidates within bounds. It is becoming so that the man who doesn't run is the rare person within a ward. If a prospective alderman can whip all of the other fellows in the ring that shows he's a fighter and will battle for the rights of the people in the city council. If he can effectively ally himself with some other contestant in the ring and through that defeat the others and in the end win out over his erstwhile ally, it will show that he is a master of strategy. What do you think of the idea? Write in any suggestions or improvements on the plan to Dickie Dishwater care of Mustard. LYKELL YOU ARE! Dear F. M. D.: The thing that's wrong with your dogged column is that it ain't got no swearing in it. What the heck you trying to do — be dignified? When I wore the dablamed toga of column conductor, I used to print a devil of a lot of cuss words. And I'm going to swear here too, damn it! — T. N. T. POSSUM CENTER NEWS ITEMS Joe Biffle has just announced that he is going to be a candidate for the mayorship of Possum Center. He says that he has served three terms in public places, one of them being as officeholder, and if elected he will float a bond issue of six dollars with which to buy a new handle for the town pump Since Oscar De Priest got in congress, we guess it will be alright now for Aframerican mamas to tell their friends that little Joe will be President some day. F. M. D. JAILED FOR HITTING WOMAN Said To Have Sought Room Then Slugged Housewife Luther Fredericks, 1536 Jefferson street, was arrested by Detective Sergeant Bolden Tuesday evening and charged with assaulting Mrs. Jessie Williams, 28, 1332 Jefferson street, on Monday night at the Williams residence. According to a statement made to police by Mrs. Williams, Fredericks came to her house at midnight and asked to rent a room, stating that a friend of his who once rented the flat had told him that accommodations might be available. He was told that no room was available and that Mr. Williams, the husband, was ill. The wife stated that Fredericks then hit her with a brick and demanded her money. She refused to give it up. Her assailant struck her again and then fled. He was apprehended the following day. Louisiana Convicts Two Whites As Negro Slayers ASK ALL HELP TO CUT DOWN CHILD MORTALITY HERE Prominent Local Physician Says One In Ten Of Negro Babies Die By DR. CHARLES R. WOOD There is, perhaps, no work in the world that carries the human interest and heart appeal that is carried by work directed to the welfare of the little child and helpless babe. Nothing we can do is too great an effort if it guarantees to even a single little one only a part of the right to live that is his when he is brought into the world. A child has a right to be born, to be well-born, to be born of healthy parents, and to live and grow into a strong man or woman after birth. And permit me to say no first-class physician will interfere. We lose about one in ten of our babies before they are one year old. The death rate continues high until the fifth year in which age period about one-fourth to one-third of all our deaths occur. To properly safe-guard these little ones is a task before the bigness of which even the most competent health worker shrinks, but it must be undertaken. Any adequate progra mincludes prenatal infant and pre-school hygiene that the first five years of child life may be touched. Of course the principal channel through which activity is directed is that by which the mother is reached, for she it is who has been responsible for the world's development since she it is who watches and cares for the future generation. She it is, too, who has the right to the knowledge that enables her to better discharge her cares and responsibilities and she it is who is ever ready to acquire that knowledge. Such work in Gary is indeed pioneer work, but the children of Gary are certainly as well worth taking trouble for as are the children of other cities. Let us guarantee to the helpless little one his bill of rights. Jazzin' The News (The week's news in verse) By F. MARSHALL DAVIS Louisiana convicts white pair who killed two Negro women Garyite shot to death, cops raid Chicago rum den Prominent local doctor says infant deaths amount to one in ten AMERICAN advises choose the best when you vote for ward aldermen. WM. HAINES IN NEW TALKIE William Haines, gravitating between a college campus, as the scion of aristocracy, and the prize ring, as middleweight champion, plays an exciting and romantic dual role in "The Duke Steps Out," Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's newest picture, which comes to the Balaban & Katz Chicago theater, Chicago, next Friday. It is a filmization of Lucian Carey's famous novel. This new feature is a hilarious comedy of a prize fighter (William Haines) who, to please his sweetheart, goes to college. His efforts to hide his profession in the classroom, and still defend his title on the outside, give rise to a score of extremely humorous situations. Joan Crawford, who played opposite Haines in "West Point," and who recently scored a sensational hit in "Our Dancing Daughters," has the leading feminine role, and the tender love story that runs through the thrills and comedy is an attractive variant in the plot. James Cruze, who directed Haines in "Excess Baggage," directed the new picture. The cast includes Karl Dane, giant trainer of the fighter; Tenen Holtz, the comical fight manager; Eddie Nugent, Luke Cosgrove, Delmar Daves and others of note. PUBLIC LIBRARY GARY, INDIANA American 26, 1929 ERS TO ana Conv tes As N Let The Best In The Field Be Your Choi Let The Best In The Field Be Your Choice Let The Best In The Field Be Your Choice It pays for a candidate to have a rec During a campaign, past careless ac marched in ghostly procession against a office. When you go to the polls on May 7, for a candidate whom you believe is the has never been in office, you will want y spotless past and to be intellectually ca enough to represent you with ability. If in office before, you will want to be assu office-holder is a record of achievement. In short, you do not want to expert officials. Seven Negroes and eight whites to councilman. Six Negroes and two whites the Fourth ward. Eight Negroes and five Fifth ward council race. Obviously, only will win the nomination. Who do you want to represent you and Fifth wards? No one not familiar with the situa be elected. To be familiar with conditions in his district for a long period. No new city council. A candidate qualified by residence she His past life should be an open book; y whether or not he is fitted to be your lead and has given nothing of benefit to the residence here, he obviously is not qualifi Your representatives in the city coun should be chosen with care. It's hard to fi his term is up. And so, when you vote in the coming you choose a man on whom you can depen with those candidates who promise much done little. If your present alderman has pleased you, send him back. If you believe didate is capable of rendering you better or instead. But by all means be sure that t has a spotless and constructive past and in his particular ward. It pays for a candidate to have a record of cleanliness. During a campaign, past careless acts are exhumed and marched in ghostly procession against a candidate's fitness for office. When you go to the polls on May 7, you will want to vote for a candidate whom you believe is the best in his field. If he has never been in office, you will want your choice to have a spotless past and to be intellectually capable and diplomatic enough to represent you with ability. If your choice has been in office before, you will want to be assured that his record as office-holder is a record of achievement. In short, you do not want to experiment with your city officials. Seven Negroes and eight whites filed for Third ward councilman. Six Negroes and two whites filed for alderman of the Fourth ward. Eight Negroes and five whites entered the Fifth ward council race. Obviously, only one from each ward will win the nomination. Who do you want to represent you in the Third, Fourth and Fifth wards? No one not familiar with the situation in his ward should be elected. To be familiar with conditions, he should have lived in his district for a long period. No newcomer will fit in the city council. A candidate qualified by residence should be known to you. His past life should be an open book; you should judge by it whether or not he is fitted to be your leader. If he is "unknown" and has given nothing of benefit to the community during his residence here, he obviously is not qualified to be an alderman. Your representatives in the city council the next four years should be chosen with care. It's hard to fire an alderman before his term is up. And so, when you vote in the coming elections, be sure that you choose a man on whom you can depend. Do not experiment with those candidates who promise much but who have always done little. If your present alderman has by his council record pleased you, send him back. If you believe that an untried candidate is capable of rendering you better service, send him there instead. But by all means be sure that the man you nominate has a spotless and constructive past and is the best in the field in his particular ward. Our Town will be free, with music furnished by Henderson's six-piece orchestra. Everybody is invited. Tickets can be bought from any member of clubs mentioned above. Sponsors, A. M. Wheeler, J. Cline. A. B. Whitlock opened his headquarters at 2280 Broadway, Tuesday evening, and altho no announcement was made of the meeting the hall was filled with friends and well-wishers, and quickly developed into one of the best meetings held during the campaign. A large number of people spoke in an interesting fashion, and a number of candidates were present. The regular joint meeting of the Calumet Post No. 99 American Legion with the Auxiliary, be held Saturday evening at Hunton Branch Y. M. C. A. As there is business of importance to be taken up, it is hoped that every member of both branches will be present without fail. This will be the social meeting, and refreshments will be served. JAILED FOR CONCEALING MORTGAGED PROPERTY Charles Bailey, 1349 Adams street was arrested at Radigan Bros. store Wednesday, charged with concealing mortgaged property. Charles Marchman, 56, 1544 Jefferson street, was picked up Wednesday at 15th and Broadway and charged with being drunk. Politics is, at best, a dirty game By LOUISA WHITTED Gives Big Party Miss Juanita Williams is giving a formal party at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Guy, 215 W. 23rd avenue, Friday evening. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Young, Mrs. P Wheatley, Mrs. Pauline Smith of Chicago, and Mrs. David Whitted of Culver, were Sunday guests of the Wallaces, 2300 Broadway. Rev. Gorham Here Sunday Rev, Gorham, district superintendent of the M. E. Church, will conduct services at Trinity M. E. Church Sunday evening. In the evening a tea will be held in the lobby of the Stewart House in courtesy to him. W. C. T. U. Gives Big Dinner Tuesday evening, April 30, from four until eight o'clock, a dinner will be served by the W. C. T. U. at the home of Mrs. Ida L. Garnett, 2300 Adams street. This will be known as the candidates' meeting, and all candidates will be offered a chance to speak. Dinner will be served promptly at 6 o'clock. Charge per plate, 75 cents. Everybody is invited. To Present Carnival and Dance The Junior and Senior club and the Girls' Triangle club of Froebel school are giving a carnival and dance on April 29 in the Froebel Girls' gym. There will be all the attractions of a real carnival, with a general admission of only 35 cents for adults and 15 cents for children under 12 years. Dancing PRICE THREE CENTS IN GARY AND SUBURBS ELSEWHERE, FIVE CENTS JAILED FOR BEING DRUNK HOME EDITION HREE CENTS IN GARY AND SUBURBS ELSEWHERE, FIVE CENTS 'CHI' Two Slayers GIVEN LIFE FOR BRUTAL MURDER OF TWO WOMEN Lined Negroes Up Before Firing Squad In Dec.; Maimed Two For Life New York City.—An epoch-making case has just come to a conclusion in Louisiana, with a white jury convicting white men of murder for the brutal shooting of four colored women at Eros, Louisiana, two of the women being killed outright and two of them maimed for life. The shooting occurred last Christmas day. The trouble arose when a Negro tenant, charged by his landlord, Mrs. J. Wingate, with the care of a valuable hunting dog, was refused the dog by white neighbors to whom it had been loaned. Subsequently a party of white men, including those to whom the dog had been loaned, went to the Negro tenant's quarters, "some under the influence of liquor," and found the tenant's wife, four daughters and a grandchild. Stood In Line Words passed between the white men and the colored women and the women were ordered to stand in line and be shot. The women, thinking the white men were joking, made no effort to escape. Thereupon the white men opened fire, killing a girl of 15, another of 20 with a baby in her arms, gravely wounding a third daughter of the tenant and hitting the mother in the shoulder. The facts were substantiated by the N. A. A. C. P. and aid extended in prosecuting the murderers. With the cooperation of Dr. George W. Lucas, president of the New Orleans branch of the N. A. A. C. P., communication by telegraph and long distance telephone was maintained with the scene of the crime, the association's assistant secretary, Walter White, having gone south for this purpose. The N. A. A. C. P. appropriated $250 toward the legal expenses of this case, enabling the retention of a good lawyer to prosecute the white murderers of the colored women. Dr. Lucas Writes A letter written to Dr. Dr. Lucas, from the scene of the trial, thanking the N. A. A. C. P. for the assistance given, states: "It took them four days on the case. They drew 100 men before they could get a jury. They stayed in the jury room about a day after they heard the evidence. Part of them wanted to hang the two that did the killing and part wanted them to go to the pen. So the verdict was life in prison. "Dr. Lucas that was the first case that has ever been stuck (won) in this parish or anywhere close to here, of this kind. It generally turns out that they come clear where a white man kills a colored person. Dr. Lucas this has been the best help to the colored race that has ever happened in this country, for everybody that heard of it was there to hear the trial. So next time a fellow starts to kill a colored person he will see how these two men came out. The case is regarded by the N. A. A. C. P. as indicating a most gratifying change in sentiment in the south in that a Louisiana court will convict white men for the murder of colored people. RETURNS FROM CALIFORNIA TRIP Dr. S. L. Martin, well known East Chicago physician, has just returned home by way of the Liberty Limited from a trip to the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina, where he was called to see his mother, Mrs. Ada Tucker, who has bee nill for some time. She returned with him to the Martin residence. PAGE TWO YESH CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILMAN FROM 3RD WARD Young Business Man Reared In Gary; Much Contact With Colored Folk Basing his candidacy on his promise to honestly represent his ward and give all of his ability for the benefit of his constituents if elected, Michael Yesh, prominent young Gary business man, enters the primary a candidate on the republican ticket for the nomination of Third ward councilman. Mr. Yesh has been a Garyite since 1909 and has literally grown up with the city. He has lived in the Third ward since residing in Gary. He lived first at 1608 Washington street and at present his home is at 1180 Van Buren street. He has been a property owner in the district for ten years. In 1918 Mr. Yesh graduated from Emmerson high school. Shortly afterward he accepted the position of teller in the South Side Trust and Savings bank. He was cashier of the Gary Heat, Light and Water Co. for two years. He then went into business for himself and is still at it. While holding responsible positions in the various businesses and while serving as republican committeeman from the 30th precinct, Mr. Yesh became acquainted with many people, both black and white, from all parts of the city and established many sincere friendships. His election board while serving as committeeman was composed entirely of colored citizens. Mr. Yesh has played no small part in Third ward politics. He has long been an ardent republican worker and is thoroughly acquainted with central district politics. He has been officially endorsed by four Third ward political clubs. Mr. Yesh has long been associated with people of color. He was at one time mascot of Jackson's baseball team and thinks fondly of those bygone days. He has been promised the support of many Third ward colored voters who has met him in both a business and a political way. Wide acquaintanceship with conditions within the ward will enable him to render efficient service to his community and a good knowledge of city-wide conditions will enable him to be of value to the entire municipality. Mr. Yesh believes. His friends believe that his qualifications coming through experience and training would enable him to give the Third ward the best representation it has ever had. Mr. Yesh conducts his business at 1620 Broadway. LURAY. Va.-Death terminated the life of Mrs. Harriett Pendleton here at the almshouse Tuesday, at the age of 115 years. There Is Always a Coach Ready To Leave 462 Broadway For Chicago No Need To Bother About Timetables Service Every 10 Minutes All Afternoon And During Evening Rush Hours Coaches Leave Every 15 Minutes Until Midnight Midwest Motor Coach Company 462 BROADWAY Phone 2-1648 03.575 Michael Yesh, well known young central district business man, who announces his candidacy for Third ward councilman in the coming primary elections. BUILT THEATRE FOR "TALKIE" Building a huge replica of a theater, with stage, seats, orchestra pit, and all the intricate sets and back-stage paraphernalia behind the footlights, was the staggering task accomplished in the production of "The Broadway Melody," the spectacular all-talking, all-singing, all-dancing production filmed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, now entering its fourth week at the McVickers theater, Chicago. Although even experts would swear that the back-stage scenes were filmed in an actual theater, the set, utilizing the entire floor space of a sound stage measuring 100 by 125 feet, was construced by skilled workmen under the technical direction of experienced builders. The smallest detail of the theater was worked out to perfection to add to the realism of the production. Anita Page, Bessie Love and Charles King head the exceptionally strong cast, which also includes Mary Doran, Kenneth Thompson, Eddie Kane and others of note. Charles King will be remembered for his musical comedy stardom in "Hit the Deck," "Good Morning, Judge," "Present Arms" and other successes. Harry Beaumont directed this gorgeous drama of theaterdom. ...BROADWAY THEATRE BROADWAY AT 17th AVENUE SUNDAY, APRIL 28 NORMAN KERRY in VERA REYNOLDS in "THE COMEDY "THE MONDAY and TUESDAY FREE SILVERWAIT RENEE ADOREE in "T Aesop's Fable — Pathe R WEDNESDAY and THU WEDNESDAY—CA OLGA CHEKOVA in NAUGHTY NURSE FRIDAY and SATURDAY JOHN GILBERT and "A WOMAN The year's greatest picture s great lovers—Greta Garb most unusual love "JUST MONKEYS" Automob Service Immediately, after taking rejoice at its improved perfe chanics and electricians—exp Our prices are on the fixed-r Have you tried our excelle Service Department is now t Modern equipment, plus good quick efficient service. We offer you Tire and B bricating, Car Washing and and Ignition service. Brake general Auto Repairing. All Under One Roof! Tires, Tubes, Parts, A J. H. 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Modern equipment, plus good mechanics assures you good, quick efficient service. We offer you Tire and Battery service, Hi-Pressure Lubricating, Car Washing and Simonizing, Generator, Starter and Ignition service, Brake Lining, Welding, Towing, and general Auto Repairing. 1950 BROADWAY KRIEGER SEEKS TO GET POST AS CITY ALDERMAN Business Man Long Active In Civic Enterprises Coming To Gary In 1907 Feeling that his acquaintance in all sections, his character and his experience as a business man no less than his former service in the law enforcement service of Gary fit him for the task of making the laws of the city and conducting the city's business in a faithful, careful and economical manner, Edward A. Krieger, well known business man of 1601 Delaware, today announces his candidacy for council-at-large subject to the May Republican primary. Mr. Krieger is the proprietor of the Steel City Hardware store at 1601 Delaware street, and has long been interested in the development of Gary in which he has played no small part not only by the erection of the three-story building now housing his store and home, but by the building of other business and residential property. Mr. Krieger is a pioneer citizen of Gary, coming here in 1907 and immediately entering into the active life of the community. He was one of the first police officers under the late Mayor Thomas E. Knotts after the village had become a city. For a number of years Mr. Krieger served the city faithfully and well, having an enviable record as a police officer and playing his part with gun and night stick in curbing the too frequent murders of those days and the other violations against the welfare of the city. Later when Frank Zawakski became justice of the peace, Krieger, who is of German-Polish extraction, acted as his constable, carrying his peace efforts on and becoming still farther entrenched in the civic life of Gary. In his early days in Gary Mr. Krieger served as a carpenter foreman in the steel mills with W. J. Hallas, present city councilman. His record in Gary his been a life of service and loyalty to his friends. In 1912 the candidate was married Double Feature Show in "THE BONDMAN" THE DEVINE SINNER" LOST WHIRL" MAY - APRIL 29 and 30 E TO THE LADIES BIDE OF THE EMPIRE" Review — "Tiger's Shadow" URSDAY - MAY 1 and 2 SH PRIZE NIGHT "MOULIN ROUGE" and PATHE NEWS MAY - MAY 3 and 4 and GRETA GARBO in OF AFFAIRS" sensation, starring the screen's o and John Gilbert in the history ever screened and PATHE NEWS Mobile Super Station In your car out of our shop, you performance. We are expert me- erienced on all makes of cars. Date plan. Night Day and Night Service? Our best equipped in the county. And mechanics assures you good, attery service, Hi-Pressure Lu- Simonizing, Generator, Starter Lining, Welding, Towing, and One Call Does It All! accessories, Oils and Gas HOVER MAY GARAGE Site of the Block PHONE 2-6505 THE GARY AMERICAN ONLY WOMAN IN PRIMARY AFTER POST-AT-LARGE Mrs. Swisher, Civic Leader, Seeks Councilman Post In Election Mrs. Luella Swisher, one of Gary's best known women, has just announced that she will be a republican candidate for the nomination as councilman-at-large in the coming elections. She is the only woman on the ticket of either party. Active in civic, fraternal and social organizations for 16 years, Mrs. Swisher has had a chance to become well known among all citizens and has a host of friends in both the black and white races. Although she has the endorsement of many potent clubs, she believes that the vote of the women who will probably support one of their sex will be a great aid in her quest for political honors. Mrs. Swisher is devoid of any entangling political alliances and is running independently. Should she win she will not be under obligations to any group or individual and will be free to serve the community to the best of her ability. "If nominated and elected," Mrs. Swisher stated when announcing her candidacy, "I promise to be of service to the whole city and not to any particular race or organization above all others." Morris, Ill., was her birthplace, but and he now has a son 16 years old in Freebel high school and a daughter 12 years old in the same institution of learning. Soon after Mr. Krieger's marriage he erected a building at 1549 Delaware and in 1921 he erected his present building housing the Steel City Hardware company at 1601 Delaware, where he still conducts his hardware business. WE DELIVER We call for and deliver all have cleaned on Deliveries are always very p our very high standard. You l when we do your cleaning an it's well done. 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The sale price cut to ..... 14c Boys' Long Pants While they last; all wool; sizes 8 to 16, special at ..... 97c Union Suits Men's Athletic Union Suits made to sell for 47c 75c, very special at Nick's Barg Nick's Bargain Store 1600 Washington Street Woman Candidate Mrs. E. H. MRS. C. M. SWISHER she early migrated to Pulaski county, Indiana, and her education was obtained in this state. She studied at Valparaiso university and at Terre Haute normal school, teaching after leaving the latter institution. She married soon afterward and came to Gary with her husband in 1913. Mrs. Swisher, who has held many official positions in women's organizations, is president of the Women's Relief corps, president of the White Shrine organization, and county treasurer of the Lake County Federation of the Y. W. C. A. here, was a charter Women's clubs. She helped organize member of the Gary Women's club, a member of the Eastern Star for 26 years, and of the Central Christian church for the last 16 years. She has ever been an ardent republican worker, although this is the first time she has sought office. The Swisher reside at 637 Jefferson street. FOR THE GOODS all articles that you wish to or dyed by us. prompt—work always up to have nothing to worry about and dyeing—you can be sure & CLEANERS DLIVER PHONE GARY 2-1332 g Sale store, 1600 Washington n's, Ladies' and Chil- Shoes and Dry Goods, prices during this e-day sale. Ladies' Silk Stockings 65c value, first quality. A one-day special at 27c 72 x 90 of extra good value, regular 85c item, special at ..... 59c Men's Shirts Close-out special in Men's Shirts; some of these worth $2.65. 97c Lace Curtains Two and one-half yards long. A $1 value. special at ..... 67c ```markdown ``` ..At the Gary Theatre.. ONE WEEK ONLY—STARTING MONDAY, APRIL 29 Twice Daily—2:30 and 8:30 B. J. LAUBE STARTS JUDGESHIP CAMPAIGN B. J. LAUBE STARTS JUDGESHIP CAMPAIGN Lawyer Here Since 1913; A Justice Of Peace For Eight Years B. J. Laube, 16 years a Gary lawyer and eight years a justice of the peace announces that he will be a candidate on the republican ticket for the nomination for city judge in the primary elections. Mr. Laube has lived here 22 years and is in every sense of the word a pioneer Garyite. He started law practice here in 1913. He has reared seven sons and one daughter, of which five are at present in school and one a reserve officer in the U. S. Marine' corps. In announcing his candidacy, Mr. Laube said that he has always been an ardent republican worker and needs no drafting. He has worked for his party in both county, state and national campaigns. During his eight years as justice of the peace Mr. Laube hung up an en- ..At the Ga ONE WEEK ONLY—START Twice Daily- A Real Natural Comedy Success SMUFFLIN'SAM from ALABAM I currently CREOLE CHORUS James B. Durham M.D.ly 12 noon at the Alabam Jazz Box Theater MERCURY BLUE MEMONS JAZZ BAND All Famous GAMESSTON SHOWERS THE LARGEST COMPANY Seats Now On Sale BIG MIDNITE SHOW HANDY D OF Gary Firms Products Your Guarantee of Health Fresh Country Meats Dressed Fowls CURTIS GROCERY AND MARKET 2209 Broadway Phone Gary 2-2877 S. I. PRINCE SHOE REPAIR SHOP Best Material - Good Workmanship at 23 West 22nd Avenue Russell & Russell REALTORS 2201 BROADWAY Phone 2-2458 Gary, Ind. COPELAND'S MUSIC SHOP All the Latest Records Pianos and Other Instruments Tuned and Repaired 27 WEST 17th AVENUE Phone 2-2747 Gary, Indiana EAGLE CLEANERS and DYERS Satisfaction Guaranteed 18 W. 25th Ave. Gary, Ind. CALUMET HARDWARE AND PAINT COMPANY Hardware and Building Supplies for Every Need 1829 Broadway Phone 22012 GARY, INDIANA BUILDING CONTRACTOR LUTHER MOORE 1901 Broadway Gary, Ind. THOMPSON'S CLEANERS CLEANING : PRESSING REPAIRING Ladies Work a Specialty 28 East 18th Avenue Phone Gary 2-3397 GARY, IND. SAM'S LOAN SHOP JEWELER AND PAWNBROKER Unredeemed Jewelry, Watches Diamonds, Clothing and Shot Guns for Sale 1604 BROADWAY viable record for efficiency and fair play which gained for him a host of friends and no enemies. He promises to carry this efficiency to the city bench if nominated and elected. It was in August, 1921, that Mr. Laube started the famous vice crusade which he let up only after conditions all over the city had been greatly changed. Mr. Laube promises that, if elected, he will show special favor to no individual or corporation and will give the poor man a chance equal to that of the rich when he comes before the bar of justice. ASKS AID AGAINST WHITE LOVER CLÉVELAND, O.-Mary Gertrude Scott, 21, of Bluefield, W. Va., asked local police to save her from B. J. Powell, white, 24, who she said brought her here and threatened to kill her if she made any attempt to escape and made her live with him. When he went out in the evenings, she said, he bound her body with adhesive tape to secure her love and took her clothes. ERY Theatre. TING MONDAY, APRIL 29 2:30 and 8:30 BRILL and BARTON OFFER 75 - PEOPLE - 75 GIRLESQUE AS YOU LIKE IT! THE "Bandbox Revue" —with— Funny Comedians, Singers, Dancers, and Fast Dancing Beauty Chorus and the Famous MONTE CARLO JAZZ BAND OF ITS KIND ON TOUR! — Don't Miss It! ON SATURDAY NIGHT DIRECTORY Who Guarantee and Service Palace Barber Shop CLEM HILL, Prop. 1616 Washington Street Gary, Indiana QUICK SERVICE Auto Accessories of All Kinds JOHNSON'S AUTO SUPPLY 1901 Washington St. GARY, IND DUCO PAINTING Body Repairing and Trimming Department R. MILLS, Manager Fifth Avenue Garage 320-38 W. 5th Ave. Gary, Ind. KRUG TIRE SERVICE USED $1.50 up TIRES Expert Auto Repairing 1840 BROADWAY GARY, INDIANA Our Time Is Your Time FRED RENO Watches, Diamonds and Jewelry For Sale and Repaired All Work Guaranteed 29 WEST 17th AVENUE Phone 2-3448 GARY, IND. S. S. BROWN CLOTHES SPECIALIST First Class Tailoring and Dressmaking 28 E. 16th Ave. Gary, Ind. EXPERT AUTO REPAIRING Brakes Tested Batteries Charged FEDERAL AUTO GARAGE 2276 Broadway Gary, Indiana HERB ADE GOLDSTONES 1320 BROADWAY Money To Loan on Everything Watches - Jewelry - Luggage ROGER W. WOODFOLK LAWYER Phone 26303 - Office 2nd Floor 1633 Washington Street Residence 2nd Floor 1981 Massachusetts Street GARY, INDJANA Political Announcements FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1929 Political COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE EDITOR, THE GARY AMERICAN: Please announce that I am a candidate on the Republican ticket for nomination for councilman-at-large at the primary election Tuesday, May 7, 1929. H. A. GREEN. EDITOR, THE GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I am a candidate on the republican ticket for nomination for councilman-at-large at the primary election Tuesday, May 7. EDITOR, THE GARY AMERICAN: Please announce that I am a candidate on the Republican ticket for nomination for councilman-at-large at the primary election, May 7, 1929 PETRO Y. GRAN OTTO V. GRAY. EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I am a candidate for nomination for councilman-at-large, subject to the will of the voters in the primary election of May 7, 1929. W. J. HALLAS. EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I will be a candidate on the Republican ticket for nomination for councilman-at-large at the primary election, Tuesday, May 7. CYRUS ALAMSHA. EDITOR, THE GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I am a candidate on the republican ticket for nomination for councilman-at-large at the primary election Tuesday, May 7. EDITOR, THE GARY AMERICAN: Please announce that I am a candidate on the Republican ticket for nomination for councilman-at-large at the primary election Tuesday, May 7, 1929 TULLY LARGURA. EDITOR, THE GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I will be a candidate for councilman-at-large, subject to the decision of the Republican Primary Election, May 7, 1929. LOUIS C. CHRISTOPHER. EDITOR, THE GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I will be a candidate for councilman-at-large, subject to the decision of the Republican Primary Election, May 7, 1929. DAVID ("DAVIE") GRAND. EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I will be a candidate on the republican ticket for the nomination of councilman-at-large in the primary election Tuesday, May 7, 1929. JAMES V. EGAN. EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I am a candidate on the Republican ticket for the nomination for councilman-at-large in the coming primary election Tuesday, May 7, 1929. CORTLANDT BAKER. EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I am a candidate on the Republican ticket for the nomination for councilman-at-large in the primary election Tuesday, May 7, 1929. EDWARD KRIEGER. EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I am a candidate on the Republican ticket for the nomination for councilman-at-large in the primary election Tuesday, May 7, 1929. My number is 20. MRS. LUFELA SMISHER EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I am a candidate on the republican ticket for the nomination for council- man-at-large in the primary elections Tuesday, May 7, 1929. FLOYD HOVER. EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I am a candidate on the Republican ticket for the nomination for Councilman-at-large in the primary election Tuesday, May 7, 1929. EDWARD W. KROHN. EDITOR, THE GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I am a candidate on the republican ticket for nomination for councilman of the Fourth Ward at the primary election Tuesday, May 7. WILLIAM OWLEY. CITY TREASURER EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I will be a candidate for City Treasurer subject to the decision of the Republican Primary Election of May 7, 1929. LLOYD B. SNOWDEN. EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I will be a candidate for City Treasurer subject to the decision of Attention, Ladies! EARN MONEY BY LEARNING BEAUTY CULTURE THE MODERN WAY Terms Arranged Scott's Beauty School 519 E. 42nd Place CHICAGO Phone Oakland 0288 3D "O. K. Stick Out to Win" OUR NEXT City Treasurer VOTE MAY 7th, 1929 Floyd Stickney "A MAN OF THE STEEL MILLS" EDITOR, THE GARY AMERICAN: Please announce that I am a candidate on the Republican ticket for the nomination for city treasurer at the primary election Tuesday, May 7, 1929 FLOYD STICKNEY. EDITOR, THE GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I will be a candidate for the nomination for city treasurer in the Republican primary on Tuesday, May 7 HERMAN H. WERBER. MAYOR EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce that I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for the office of Mayor of the City of Gary FLOYD E. WILLIAMS. COUNCIL-FIFTH WARD EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I will be a candidate on the Roadside ticket for nomination for councilman for the Fifth primary election, Tuesday, May 7, 1929 A. B. WHTLOCK. COUNCIL-THIRD WARD EDITOR, THE GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I will be a candidate for Councilman from the Third Ward, subject to the decision of the Republican Primary election, May 7, 1929. CHARLES ("C. P.") JONES EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I am a candidate on the Republican ticket for the nomination of Third ward councilman in the primary election Tuesday, May 7, 1929. MICHAEL YESH. EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I am a candidate on the Republican ticket for the nomination for Third Ward Councilman in the primary election Tuesday, May 7, 1929. WILLIAM E. BURRUS. CITY JUDGE EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I will be a candidate for City Judge subject to the decision of the Republican Primary Election, May 7, 1920 CASSIUS M. GREENLEE EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I will be a candidate for City Judge subject to the decision of the Republican Primary Election, May 7, 1929. J. H. DALY. EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I am a candidate on the Republican ticket for the nomination for City Judge in the primary election Tuesday, May 7, 1929. C. J. KRAMER MUSIC CO. Grand Pianos, Player Pianos, Radios, Phonographs and Band Instruments We Handle the Best of Everything In Music TWO STORES: 540 Broadway 1905 Broadway WHILE THEY LAST COMPLETE BATH ROOM OUTFITS Consisting of five foot bath tub, one apron wall lavatory, and one toilet. HOOSIER PLUMBING CO. 1833 BROADWAY "O. K. Stick OUR City Tr VOTE Please announce to the voters of Gary that I will be a candidate for City Judge subject to the decision of the Republican Primary Election, Tuesday, May 7, 1929. NOEL R. BEDDOW. EDITOR GARY AMERICAN: Please announce to the voters of Gary that I will be a candidate for City Judge, subject to the decision of the Republican Primary Election, May 7, 1929. CHARLES I. CLEMENS. MAID SUES FOR $5,238 WASHINGTON, D. C. — Miss Gertrude V. Robinson, 1018 Girard street, northwest, charged by her white employer, Sadie G. Bramow, 1771 Lanier place, northwest, with the larceny of two rings valued at $700 and kept in jail 77 days until she was tried and freed, has field suit against the Bramows for $5,238 damages. The maid alleges unlawful arrest and false imprisonment. Through her attorney, Ernest C. Dickson, she proved that the rings were not stolen and that they were subsequently found by Mrs. Bramow in a sewing place where they had ben placed. LEGAL NOTICE NO. 39 NON-RESIDENT NOTICE State of Indiana, Lake County In the Lake Superior Court Sitting at Gary, March Term, 1929. TIMMIE HUDSON VS. WILEY HUDSON Cause No. 18592—Action to Divorce Now comes the plaintiff by John W. Robinson, his attorney, and files her complaint herein, together with an affidavit that the defendant thereto, to-wit: Wiley Hudson, is not a resident of the State of Indiana. Said defendant is therefore hereby notified of the pendency of said action and that the same will stand for trial at the next term of said Court, and that the same will appear and answer therein, at the calling of said cause, on the 24th day of the next term of said Court to be begun and held in the Court House at Gary, in said County and State, on the 2nd Monday of May, A. D. 1929, said action will be heard and determined in his absence. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court, at Gary, this 20th day of April, A. D. 1929. ALVINA L. KILLIGREW, Clerk L. S. C. By W. A. Finton, Deputy Clerk. Sales and Service Ford Universal Motor Co. 5th & Mass. 2008 Broadway All Phones 7674 Mone Than Nine Hundred Men and Women of the Daly City Judge Club Appeal to All Citizens, to SAVE OUR BOYS AND GIRLS VOTE FOR JAMES H. DALY, No. 24 For City Judge He will save Boys and Girls from prison and reformatories for their first law violations who have lived good lives, by efficient parole methods. 18th AVENUE GARAGE 17 W. 18th Avenue GENERAL REPAIRING 24 HOUR STORAGE WASHING & GREASING TOWING & WRECKING Chicago Motor Club Service Out to Win" NEXT easurer AY 7th, 1929 Stickney THE GARY AMERICAN KEEP JEWS ON DIXIE JURY ATLANTA,Ga.-The Supreme Court rendered a decision last week making it impossible to eliminate Jews from the jury box. Colored people serve on few southern juries. No. 82 George for Councilman George Week for cilman-At- 315 For more than twenty year payer of Gary. For more than fourteen ye teeman and always a c A former councilman of Ga experience in city govem A man who knows the peop parts of the city. Unbiased in the considerat interests. His nomination is of interest GEORGE For Councilm than twenty years a resident of Gary. than fourteen years a Precinct and always a consistent pa- councilman of Gary and a nence in city government. to knows the people and condi- of the city. in the consideration of the w ation is of interest to you, so GEORGE WEB councilman-At- Jones, Gun will makes of American and foreign shotguns and revolvers. air phonographs and sewing machine guns in nickle, blue steel and be- ded to be first class. O SELL SEWING MACHINES A BIGTON ST. GA Greater RY--- KEEP RIGHT AHEAD WITH WILLIAM For more than twenty years a resident and taxpayer of Gary. His nomination is of interest to you, so vote for— K. M. Jones, We repair all makes of American pistols, automatic shotguns and revolvers. We also repair phonographs and pared to refinish guns in nickle, blue work is guaranteed to be first class. WE ALSO SELL SEWING MATERIALS 2177 WASHINGTON ST. for a Still Great GARY--- KEEP RIGHT AHE WITH WILLIE K. M. Jones, Gun Smith We repair all makes of American and foreign made automatic pistols, automatic shotguns and revolvers. We also repair phonographs and sewing machines. We are prepared to refinish guns in nickle, blue steel and brown, all of our work is guaranteed to be first class. WE ALSO SELL SEWING MACHINES AT $3.00 UP 2177 WASHINGTON ST. GARY, INDIANA Now completing his first term as .... MAYOR with a record of Progress, Economy and Sound Business Practice - reducing political abuse and wiping out vindictiveness and malice to an extent which has won for Gary a place among the best governed cities of America! Impartiality Integrity No.82 J. W. Golden, not J. W. Goldman, is the new addition to the sales staff of J. E. Fleischman Realty Co., located at 2201 Broadway. Weeks No. or 82 n-At-Large years a resident and tax- years a Precinct Commit- consistent party worker. Gary and a man of wide government. people and conditions in all tion of the welfare of all rest to you, so vote for — WEEKS man-At-Large , Gun Smith American and foreign made automatic evolvers. and sewing machines. We are pre- blue steel and brown, all of our s. MACHINES AT $3.00 UP GARY, INDIANA EP HT EAD TH IAMS Efficiency Economy No.82 No. 15 Lloyd B. Snowden For Treasurer Snowden for Treasurer Women's Club each Wednesday afternoon, at 2:30 p. m., Hotel Gary, Room 328. Mrs. Edgar Harlan, general chairman. Snowden for Treasurer Women's Club each Thursday evening at headquarters, 1537 Broadway, at 8 p. m. Dr. Wood, general chairman. Snowden for Treasurer Men's Club each Monday evening at headquarters, 467 Broadway, at 8 p.m. A. G. Dorland general chairman. ALL CANDIDATES FOR THE VARIOUS OFFICES ARE WELCOME AT THESE MEETINGS, AT ALL TIMES. You are invited to attend all of these meetings. Our candidate for City Treasurer and our clubs will be neutral to all other candidates running for office during this primary. Lloyd B. Snowden for Treasurer Clubs READ THE AMERICAN. Study Music at McCLENNEY SCHOOL OF MUSIC 2184 Broadway Phone 4700-J $10,000 Piano & Radio Sale! Now going on at both our stores and offering PIANOS, $25 up! RADIOS, $5 up! PHONOGRAPHS, $5 up! Also New Radios and Pianos On Sale C. J. KRAMER MUSIC COMPANY TWO STORES 540 Broadway 1905 Broadway C. W. Lloyd B. PAGE THREE READ THE AMERICAN. Nominate No. 34 Corlandt E. BAKER for Councilman- At-Large A resident of Gary since 1917, Mr. Baker is employed at Emergency hospital, Gary Tin Mills. He is an independent candidate backed by no organization or person. SNOWDEN for TREASURER Special Meeting Republican Headquarters 8 P. M. April 30, 1929 Snowden for Treasurer Club Snowden The Gary An independent newspaper, devotion of Northern Indiana and the co Friday morning in the year by The G corporated. Address all communication Building, Seven East Nineteenth Avenue CHAUNCEY TOWNS F. MARSHALL DAW The Gary American An independent newspaper devoted to the interests of the Negro population of Northern Indiana, and the community as a whole. Published every Friday morning in the year by The Gary American Publishing Company, Incorporated. Address all communications to The Gary American, American Building, Seven East Nineteenth Avenue, Gary, Indiana. TELEPHONE GARY 2-3865 Members Associated Negro Press, National Negro Press Association, American Press Association, and Exchange Press. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Subscription price in Gary, $1.50 per cents. 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If our friends who favor us with manuscripts for publication wish to have rejected articles returned they must in all cases send stamps for that purpose. Entered as second-class mail matter at the post-office at Gary, Indiana, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Copyright, 1929, by The Gary American Publishing Company, Incorporated. FOREIGN ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES: J. V. Houghtaling & Company, 176 West Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois, Telephone Franklin 2468. A Negro In Congress OSCAR DE PRIEST has done it. in, and is now a member of the house of a multitude of whites. And he is in comh for vice conspiracy having been de received the oath. WHILE WE have repeatedly said the type of Negro we would like to see ness to admit that as a politician he h statesman—but there are few, if any, st OSCAR DE PRIEST—shrewd, o chance to fight for racial betterment are given one of the race. It is up to him to BUT MR. DE PRIEST'S shrewd of the politician who must have those survive. There are a good many Negro ter service than he, but they lack the o However, we are judging the white-man and are hoping that he will change his ANYHOW. THE WAY has been o can look in the future to see even more carried out in such a way as to make tressional district. And that may easily RIEST has done it. He has been elected officer of the house of representatives, and he is in congress with a clear vision having been dropped a few days ago. He repeatedly said we did not believe he would like to see in congress, we are few, if any, statesmen in congress. RIEST—shrewd, experienced, clever bedtreatment and to promote it. It is up to him to make use of it. RIEST'S shrewdness, experience, must have those attributes above good many Negroes in Chicago can it they lack the opportunity to employ the white-maned congressman he will change his ways. WAY has been opened up for New York to see even more there unless he as to make the Negro vote it and that may easily happen. OSCAR DE PRIEST has done it. He has been elected to congress, sworn in, and is now a member of the house of representatives, the only Negro among a multitude of whites. And he is in congress with a clean slate, charges against him for vice conspiracy having been dropped a few days before the time he received the oath. WHILE WE have repeatedly said we did not believe Mr. De Priest was the type of Negro we would like to see in congress, we are forced in all fairness to admit that as a politician he has few peers. Mr. De Priest is not a statesman—but there are few, if any, statesmen in congress. OSCAR DE PRIEST—shrewd, experienced, clever—has the greatest chance to fight for racial betterment and to promote inter-racial goodwill ever given one of the race. It is up to him to make use of it. BUT MR. DE PRIEST'S shrewdness, experience, and cleverness is that of the politician who must have those attributes above all others in order to survive. There are a good many Negroes in Chicago capable of rendering better service than he, but they lack the opportunity to demonstrate their ability. However, we are judging the white-maned congressman merely by past actions and are hoping that he will change his ways. ANYHOW. THE WAY has been opened up for Negroes in congress. We can look in the future to see even more there unless general redistricting is carried out in such a way as to make the Negro vote ineffectual in each congressional district. And that may easily happen. REDUCE INTERBURBAN RATES Crown Point Service Helped By New Cars and Rates A radical reduction in fares between Gary and Crown Point and the introduction of two new style interurbans are the recent accomplishments of the Gary Railways Co. here. Both changes were brought about last Sunday. The new fare is 30 cents, a reduction of 15 cents a trip. Individual commutation tickets good for 30 days and 40 rides between Gary and Crown Point and sold for $6—an average of 15 cents a ride—is another price innovation. A monthly identification card, sold for $1 and entitling the holder to ride for one-half the regular cash fare with pennies added to make the payment end in five or zero is the third new feature. The new cars are six inches wider than standard railway equipment. They are luxuriously furnished and are both wide and roomy. A fifteen passenger STATEMENT of the ownership, management, circulation, etc., required by the Act of Congress of August 24, 1912. Of The Gary American, published weekly at Gary, Indiana, for April, 1929. State of Indiana, County of Lake, ss. The author is the sole author for the state and county aforesaid, personally appeared Chauney Townsend, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is executive editor of The Gary American, and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management (and if a daily paper, the circulation), etc., of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of Congress in section 411, Postal Law and Regulations, printed on the reverse side of this form, to wit: 5. That the average number of copies of each issue of this publication sold or distributed, through the mails or otherwise, to paid subscribers during the six months preceding the date shown above is: (This information is required from daily publications only.) 8,000. ChAUNCEY TOWNSEND. Sworn and subscribed before me this 25th day of April, 1929. JOHN W. ROBINSON. My commission expires September 6, 1931. (1 S.) 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No year. manuscripts for publication wish to have all cases send stamps for that purpose. er at the post-office at Gary, Indiana, right, 1929, by The Gary American Pub- LIG REPRESENTATIVES: b West Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois, He has been elected to congress, sworn if representatives, the only Negro amonggress with a clean slate, charges againstropped a few days before the time hewe did not believe Mr. De Priest wasin congress, we are forced in all fairas-few peers. Mr. De Priest is not aatesmen in congress,experienced, clever—has the greatestad to promote inter-racial goodwill everto make use of it.ness, experience, and cleverness is thatattributes above all others in order toes in Chicago capable of renderingbet-tuppunity to demonstrate their ability,med congressman merely by past actionsways,opened up for Negroes in congress. Weare there unless general redistrictingis the Negro vote ineffectual in each conyhappen. smoking compartment is located in the rear. The new cars will seat fifty-one passengers. Built to operate in one direction only, they will be reversed in Crown Point at a wye which has been built at Main street and Hack court. Reduced fares and a new operating schedule, under which cars leave Gary five minutes earlier than formerly, went into effect Sunday, April 21, when the new equipment was placed in regular operation. HELD AS A FORGER WASHINGTON, D. C—Thomas M McCoo, 21, 614 Harvard street, and John H. Fowler, 57, 1222 T street, are held by police charged with forging 31 checks for more than $4,000. THREATEN TO BURN HOME DETROIT. Mich.-Threats of white residents to burn the new $40,000 house of Dr. J. A. Marlowe has caused police to place a guard around the house. circulation, etc., required by the Act of Congress published weekly at Gary, Indiana, for April, 1929 state and county afaxed, personally appearedorn according to law, deposes and says that he the following is, to the best of his knowl. management (and if a daily paper, thecirc date shown in the above caption, required 411, Postal Laws and Regulations, printed publisher, editor, managing editor and business Publishing Company, Incorporated, 7 East Nineteenth avenue; Managing Editor, Indiana, management name and address must be stated 21 THE GARY AMERICAN FRIDAY. APRIL 26. 1929