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TEXAS ELECTION STATUTE INVALIDATED 'BLACK CATS' NITE,'Odd Fellows' Temple, Monday Night, Mar.28, 8:15 P.M. BY BOOKERT. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. RED HOT STUNT! HOME EDITION THE MIRROR By C. F. RICHARDSON GOOD-BYE, FEE SYSTEM! The supreme court also called attention to the fact that the damming of a river in Texas with full force, and has held that the court's decision, which a posse complaint against the average man as a judge to forget the burden of proof required to concur, is not a valid decision, led him not to hold the balance nice, clear and true between the state and the federal government in the process of law. In the case of the supreme court "ruffled its stuff" during this week, and thus has America two new legal laws: "I-Bye-Now", primary and secondary, and "I-Bye-Now", secondary. GETTING FACTS CONFUSED. "Our City," in the Houston Chronicle, called "color off" color, an editorial discussion regarding the republican convention held at El Paso, Texas, when the Chronicle editor stated that the fight for control of the party in Texas H. R. Green, millionaire railroad manager and for years recognized leader Hon. William M. "Ooosenbill" Buck, a colonel of the Fort Worth, and that Colonel Green carried the state convention and delegates a bunch of passes, and then made it practically impossible for the convention, thereby affecting control of the party in the Lone Star State. H. R. Green carried a number of years the boss and carer of the convention, and "staged" his republican state convention at El Paso in order to leave the reader and maintain the republican convention for several years; in fact, he was not actively connected with republicans and carried his G. O. P. state power to El Paso. For a number of years (to show that he was not from Terrell, Texas), Mr. McDonald married Mr. McDonald, both of whom from Terrell, Texas), Mr. McDonald married Colonel Green, who was the directing officer of the Texas Midland railroad; and when it came to politics, whatever he and we don't mean "perhaps," such tactics to win control of the republican party in Texas, he still went up to the full requirements of citizen (Continued on Page Five) THE HOUSTON INFORMER Here are the actors who will appear in "The Third Degree," sensational, seintillating police drama, at City Auditorium, Tuesday night. March 22: Standing (left to right), J. W. Hemmings, A. D. Beli, Emile Fonseworth, Mian Audrey Powell, Mian Constance Houston, Dr. L. M. Mitchell, Milton Grant, Wendell Hayes; seated (left to right), Ollington Smith, Jr, and Uriel Johnson. GRIPPING DRAMA WILL BE OFFERED TO HOUSTONIANS According to J. W. Hemmings, former commissioner with the fami- lae Lafayette Players of New York, who is directing the local cast for the show- ing of "The Third Degree," a gripping, mod- elled drama, will be presented by the New York theater, which will be presented at the City Auditorium, Tuesday night. March 22, Houstoniana will witness one of the most heart-appealing plays of the theatrical world. Houstoniana who admire the spoken drama will recall that Mr. Hemmings and local talent presented very aly all seats in the auditorium are reserved, and tickets are now on sale at Orgem Barber shops, 413 Milam phone Preston 7169. This stirring police drama will be presented here and as a supple of the Golden Rule and progressive circles of Anfoch Baptist harch. Mines Prudle Wyatt and Lucille Burleigh background formed by the New York theater. The Third Degree is presented to be a stronger play and will be pre- sented by a strong cast. The admission prices are: Children, 25c; balcony, 50c; parquet and dress closet, 95c; boxed 4,160. All seats in the auditorium are reserved, and tickets are now on sale at Orgem Barber shops, 413 Milam phone Preston 7169. White Re Discharge Poro E White Receiver Coleridge-Taylor Discharges Four Choral Club Makes Poro Employees "Hit" With Festival (By the Associated Negro Press.) St. Louis, Mo.—Conrad Paeben, the white P.O. discharged two more employees, one for secretary of Mrs. Malone. Those who have lost far are Edgar McDaniel, office manager; Charles sonnel manager; Mrs. A. H. Stevely and John L. keeper. These sudden dismissals, together with a series handed acts at Poro College, have aroused all St. Louis students. The university community of the recipient From the start the tactics of the receiver have sifted his appointment was. Though a lawyer, and politician, Paeben, who it is said is a former hack appears ignorant. He talks condescendingly to the student, and with stillness it acts, it is said, like a prototype of Simon Legree. of man would have gotten along very well at P.O attitude is unfortunate. Ministers of the city, Baptist, Meth.—loyalty to me." H. odist, and of every permanence, preach "payes to No St. Louis, Mo.—Conrad Paeen, the white Poro receiver, has discharged two more Poro employees; one for many years the secretary of Mrs. Malone. Those who have lost their jobs thus far are Edar McDaniel, office manager; Charles S. Stone, personnel manager; Mrs. A. H. Stevely and John L. Procope, a bookkeeper. These sudden dismissals, together with a other high-handed acts at Poro College, have aroused all St. Louis to a realization that the very perpetuity of the organization is threatened. From the start the tactics of the receiver have shown how ill advised his appointment was. Though a lawyer, and ordinary type of lawyer, he is not a lawyer, and very apparently appears ignorant. He talks condescendingly to the employees, threatens and storms about and with some differences in degree, acts it is, said like a prototype of Simon Legree. A different kind of man would have gotten along very well at Poro, but Paeen's attitude is unfortunate. Ministers of the city, Baptist Math. regularly to me". He advised the eminent, and of everyone else, preacher to "pay no attention to what old man is doing." Morning. At you see in Newspapers. police, which will be presented at the City Auditorium, Tuesday night; March 22, Houstonians will witness one of the most heart-painting plays by Houstonians who admire the spoken drama will recall that Mr. Hemmings had lead them nearly last year "The Eternal Magdalene," and receive ages Four employees ed Negro Press.) the white Poro receiver, has joies; one for many years the one who have lost their jobs thus manager; Charles S. Stone, percely and John L. Procope, a book with a series of other high-earned all St. Louis to a real- of the organization is threatened. receiver have shown how ill adhough a lawyer, and ordinary type is a former hack driver, actually discordingly to the employee, with some differences in degree, Simon Leger. A different kind very well at Poro, but Faenb's loyalty to me." He advised the employee to "pay no attention to what you see in John newspapers." Some of the definite charges made against the receiver are that he had cheated the funder of Dolphin ($900,000) drown in favor of himself. Ms. Malone's lawyer, Mr. Kirkby, held Palomar in the judge's court. Hariman, and demanded to know what the receiver was going to do with the money he would explain to the judge in private. He also requested the check unencumbered to Poro. It said that Receiver Paesen has been charged with a colorful nightwatchman, whom he recently hired, and that he has a personal mail at Poro, using a colored nightwatchman, whom he recently hired, and that he has a personal mail has been opened, according to rumor, which also explains the business, that many agents write Mrs. Malone personally, and that it hard to understand the brethren. In an effort to ingratiate himself, he takes Mr. Gar. 'Odd Fello in HIGH SCHOOL ST South's Greatest Weekly Newspaper HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1927 Who can but say that the Nero folk songs, jubilee, and spirituals, blended with the Collegiate Tayler Club and way, purifying the body and soul and song so credibly and accomodely here in 1923, have touched the hearts of many us with his every moment on a wound of the departments and he stops to smile and give each employee a "good morning." Attorney Garner, charged by Messra. McDaniel and Stone,undeny denies it. Mr. Garner, who has merely was a resident of Mississippi, where it is said he was well known, here he are willing, almost at the day of the next hearing, almost with bated breath. UDENTS 415 Milam. Mrs. Bor. seats. Are being handled by Mrs. T. Andrews, phone Patrelx 1000, and Mrs. J. W. Hubert. This stirring police drama will be presented here under auspices of the Golden Rule and progressive circles in Iowa. Prudie Wyatt and Lucille Burleigh, leaders, respectively. e-Taylor sub Makes it Festival members of both race cities, particularly the building of the race campus. To achieve a reward or reaction a leader, as a reward or reaction a leader, to help a less fortunate and circumstanced race, gave $10,000 to the organization for the colored citizens, making the donation without strings or reservations of one of his sons, who warred the supreme sacrifice in the World War II. The organization providing the plot of ground for this institution, also appears on the bronze tableau on the walls of the new Houston Negro Hospital: 1959 in memory of Liliante Hearn. A F. one of the millions of young Americans who served in the World War II, who died without regard to race, peace, or color, is dedicated to the American Neo-Nazi movement and for the relief of suffering sickness and disease. Program Commenced On Time. The program commenced on time, was well balanced, and artistically evidenced even in the face of regulated encores and deafening applause, all of which gave concrete evidence of the success of the large audience. This musical organization does not claim in numbers in the "paid-professional" group, but they have every right to test, as all Houston feels that, the Rice Institute and Jack Yates Negro High School, this club has few equals in the periphrasis on the creation is confined neither to races or sections. The rendition of their musical festival, there was a perceptible, yet (Continued On Editorial Page) e Monday N Supreme Court Outlaws "White Man's" Primary Unanimous Opinion By Entire Declares Null and Void Texas Civil Statute Barring Negroes From Primaries—Negro Doctor of El Paso Led Legal Fight—N. A. C. P. Played Big Part in Cause—Democratic Leaders "Up in Air"—Latest Legal Lay, "Bye-Bye, Primary!"—Negro Still Has Some Constitutional Rights. Special to The Informer. Washington, D. C.—The United States supreme court, in a decision handed down Monday, has declared the "white man's primary" statute of Texas invalid and unconstitutional, the case having been brought before the highest tribunal in the country on appeal by Dr. L. A. Nixon, colored physician of El Paso, Texas, who was denied the right to vote in the democratic party election in his prefect on July 26, 1924. The doctor, who lost his case in every court in Texas, was suing C. C. Herndon and Charles Porras, democratic election officials of El Paso, for $5,000 damages because of the denial of the right to vote in the democratic primary election, a right the colored doctor had previously asserted over a long number of years. The opinion by Justice John R. Taft, holding that the Lone Star State law was violative of the constitutional guarantees assured to colored Americans. Justice Holmes read the decision for the body. Special to The Informer. Washington, D. C.—The Un decision handed down Monday, primary" statute of Texas invaion having been brought before the appeal by Dr. L. A. Nixon, who was denied the right to vote in his precinct on July 26, 1924. The doctor, who lost his case C. H. Cordern and Charles Porr El Paso, for $5,000 damages be to vote in the democratic primar tor had previously exercised over the opinion was hinded down the justices, as well as Chief Juf Star State law was violative of sured to colored Americans. Juf The full text of the decision of the supreme court on the Texas election law is as follows. The plaintiff in error, v. C. H. Cordern; Charles Porr "This is an action against the judges of elections for refusing to permit the plaintiff to vote in Texas. It lays damages at $5000. The petition alleges that the plaintiff has been denied the right to vote in the States and of Texas and a resident of El Paso, and in every way qualified to vote, as set forth in detail, except to serve as a representative to ferries with his right; that on July 26, 1924, a primary election was held in Texas to elect a delegate toidates for senator and represents in congress and state and other offices; that the plaintiff, being a member of the democratic party, sought a vote in the Senate; that the denial was based upon a statute of Texas enacted May 15, 1923, of words of which "in no-event-shall Negro be eligible to participate in the election held in the state of Texas," and that this statute is contrary to the four constitutions of the United States. Objections Stated. PRICE: 5 CENTS NO.43 DATED the Court "White Primary Fire Court Declares Null and Barring Negroes from Pri- El Paso Led Legal Fight— Part in Cause—Democratic West Legal Lay, "Bye-Bye, Pri- Some Constitutional Rights. United States supreme court, in a has declared the "white man" hid and unconstitutional, the case highest tribunal in the country owed physician of El Paso, Texas, in the democratic party election. in every court in Texas, was suing as democratic election officials of because of the denial of the right election, a right the colored doc- er a long number of years. in without a dissent vote, all justice Tart, holding that the Lone constitutional guarantees assailie Holmes read the decision for WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT SUPREME COURT DECISION Colonel Rocose Cockling Simmons, orator, publicist and stateman of Chicago, in telegram from Hot Springs, AKA, says: "Supreme court decision free Texas and indication complete political theory in near future. We must now execute this chile or confess we deserve it not." (Continued On Editorial Page) 8,8:15 P.M. NT! 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BROOKS, Prop. 2911 ODIN AVENUE Increase Your Weight 5 lbs. in 30 Days or Money Back Doctors and good pharmacists know that Cod Liver Oil is full of vitamins that help the body up the power to resist disease and put good cold flesh on skinny men. But it's reputable in taste and smell and nearly every stomach rebel needs it. So now men and women who keep up with the times are taking McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets—which contain all the vitamins you want to fill out those crayfish hollows in the skin. They strengthen vitamins and easy to take as candy. If you want to fill out those crayfish hollows in the skin, they strengthen strength and vigor. And bear this mind, if they don't help you in that time, any druggrant anywhere will rebound. The McCoy's 60 caps 60 cents. worthwhile underinking, especially when the payment are to go to the Recreational department and our new Negro hosital. are therefore calling on the churches, lodges, organizations, clubs and schools, begging them to come to the rescue of the Recreational department. BALCONY N COMPANY ston 8605 BARBER SHOP Wednesdays and Thursdays 伙ats 25c BING A SPECIALTY IT PLACE & SONS Air Grocery and Meat Market. can please you. 3010 Odin Avenue d. k ing now your race pride. mning at nine four hours time. The Mirror---- ship, despite his color, class or creed, is eligible for participation in the affair. It was on this ground that he (Colonel Green) consented for his name to be linked and associated with the campaign during that year, as during 1920, and it was Mr. McDonald who induced the colonel to name in connection with a protest campaign against the "illegal-write" policy in the regiment in Texas, which was directed and led by the late H. F. McDonald, the fateful fight of 1920. The Chronicle attention to his misstatement of facts, believing that such correction is due both Colonel Green, Mr. McDonald, and their followers and support. The following institutions of learning were represented in this imposition: Northwestern University Law School, Northwestern University College, University College, Baptist College, Bishop College, Atlanta University Prairie View State College, Wiley College. Here were men who, though young in years, have already made good in success, achievement and discipline, demonstrating that color is no bar to success, achievement and discipline, only is skin deep, and no race has a monopoly on all the gray matter. His celebrities and dignitaries gracing ouranium and dignitaries gracing ouranium of this column are lighted beyond expression to have the temporary association and cohesion of notables and notables, and we take this occasion to extend to the "gang" an in BRYAN HAPPENINGS. Bryan, Texas — Rev. J. W. Rhodes preached a timely sermon to a crowded Sunday morning. R. B. Goody,息事多, men at the residence of Mrs. Jewett Cramer, Sim Adams was host and the reception was cation. Ex-soldiers, their wives and sweetes were present. Chrissie Johnson, the college president of the committee, and is doing a great work by Dr. W. A. Hammond, A. E. Thompson and other friends. Brock and Brookwell (wife) made talks to the organization Sunday evening. Reporter. GLANOL Recommended Physician, SURPRISE FOR YOU Recommended by both Louisville physician HAS SURPRISE FOR YOU Have Healthy Glands As When Young Write a Speech. Pay off the Offer, send no money. Just your name and the MOORE COMPANY Department. 850 229 S. Eighth, St. Louis, Mo. Choice Materials at Low Price All White Cross Barred Curtains, Marquette, ruffled, yard 15c 10m. Terry Cloth Drapher, double print pattern, a beautiful range of patterns and colors, yard 9c 10m. Terry Curtains, a beautiful range of patterns and colors, special, yard 15c 10m. Curtain Cretonnes, an excellent quality and a beautiful range of patterns and colors, special, yard 19c 10m. Sateen Art Glo Drapher, a beautiful range of patterns 39c 12m. Curtain 36in. wide Lace Pane, two beautiful patterns, scalloped, fringed ends, oath 11.19 12m. color dotted ruffled Curtains, cross barred, marquette. Tie baks to match, pair 69c 12m. fancy color dotted ruffled Curtains, tie backs to match, pair 69c 12m. cross barred, all white ruffled Curtains, pair 49c 12m. color dotted cross barred Curtain Marquette, rose, and 19c 10m. Tissu Tassah Draperies, a beautiful quality, special, yard 49c Passing Parade (Bly Little Staff) As observed at Coleridge-Taylor Choral Club's musical festival at City Hall, the choir was crowned of color and white music lovers hastening into the big building to hear the South's premier musical ensemble, the second annual spring concert. All ages represented in the inaugural crowd and all smiling if they were there, but they certainly were not disappointed. Rev, and Mrs. J. R. Burdette giving the crown the "once over." Some folks my Governor, Moody is all wet, but we think all he "all" will be wet. I will be wet, you will note and your looks! Well, air sr, our Oscar C. Carr through the North, including Detroit, through the North, including Detroit, political song "Bye-Bye, Primary" BURY CEE CLUB BUYS LINEN. The Roy Key Club raised $24.8 at its meeting last Friday and will utilize this amount of money to buy linen for the new Houston Negaes hotel. NEW MOUNT PILGRIM Rev. W. H. Rhodes, Pastor HITT AND RUNN—Something Besides a Sermon Must Have Impelled Gus to Go to Church In-the First Place! ON THE LEVEL, NOW GUIS - DON'T YOU BEEL BETTER, NOW YOU'VE BEEN TO CHURCH THIS MORNING? American Mutual Benefit Association TWENTY YEARS' SERVICE SICKNESS, ACCIDENT AND WHOLE LIFE SEVENTEEN AGENTS Ring P. 3288 W. E. GREEN, Supt. THE JONES PHARMACY Mrs. R. B. Childs and daughter, Miss Robbie D. A. Jones, Pr. C. Prope. DELIVERY TO ALL PARTS OF THE CITY Prescriptions Our Specialty Pure Drugs, Audries and Toilet Articles Everything in the Line of Drinks at Our Soda Fountain 2520 Odin Avenue HOUSTON, TEXA ```markdown ``` GET THIS RING. it's a beauty. Gorgeously designed with fine art white stone brilliant. Real platinaid finish. A special of all. A special of all. A special of all. Money order or bill today. Only one ring to a customer for limited time only. 7422 COLFAX AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL FORE'S . FISH MARKETS 2714 ODIN AVENUE Phone Capitol 0480 1016 WEST DALLAS Phone Preston 0353 Wholesale and Retail Largest Flight Market in the State among the Race. Out-of-town orders shipped promptly. WE SHIP TO ANY PART OF THE STATE. Office hours: 8 a.m.; 12 p.m. Phone Presson 1996 DR. D. FARRIS BARCLAY DENTIST U. B. F. Bldg., Room 12 All Classes of Dental Work Nearly Done. Sundays by Appointment. 4191% Milliam Street Read the Ads American Music Associ TWENTY YEAR SICKNESS, ACCIDENT SEVENTEEN "IT'S RIGHT HERE FOR YOU!" GROCERIES WOOD Wholesale and Retail CHARCOAL G. D. CRAWFORD 4201 Market St. Phone Preston 8644 J. H. RIERAS Civil Engineer and Architect Modern Homes and Public Buildings Mail orders solicited. Machines designed; patent drawings, Plats and Maps. 2619 Tumn Ave. RHONE H. 4448 DR. RUPERT O. ROETT PHYSICIAN and BURGEON 402 Odd Fellows-Temple Phone: Office P. 2217, Res. P. 8619 Residence: 410 Robt B. $1.00 DOWN TRUNKS BAGS WATCHES DIAMONDS $1.00.A WEEK OTTO'S LOAN OFFICE 407 TRAVIS ST. TRUNK SHOP 1110 Capitol Ave. Actual Benefit ation ERS' SERVICE AND WHOLE LIFE THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1927 GEE—WHEN Y'SEE THOSE LITTLE SWEET FAKED KIDS IN THE FRONT PEWS — WITH LOFTURNED FACEB — DR. C. B. JOHNSON, Dentist. Are you nervous, unsturdy, in dress of the design? Are you afraid to be with them? 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OF REPAIR SHOP THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1927 SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER PAGE SEVEN ```markdown ``` 509,600 AGATE LINES 509,600 AGATE LINES An Increase of 121,000 Agate Lines Over 1925 This huge amount of advertising space was employed by local and foreign advertisers during 1926 in The Houston Informer No other Negro newspaper in Texas or the South—and only three in America—even approached this record during 1926, which again proves that this is the South's Greatest Weekly Newspaper Going into more colored homes than any newspaper printed in Houston—Weekly, Daily or Monthly—and having both national and international reputation and prestige for its editorial views and expressions Local and Foreign Advertisers Can not go wrong by including The Houston Informer in their advertising program and budget for 1927. 50,000 POTENTIAL BUYERS Represent the field covered locally by this paper, exclusive of its thousands of foreign readers. Truly, the business of such a group is worth going after, and our 1927 message to all advertisers is— Say It In The Houston Informer An Ad Each Week Is the Best Way to Speak