Phoenix Tribune
Sunday, July 1, 1928
Phoenix, Arizona
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Standard Oil Employs Number of Colored Men In Its Service Stations
CHICAGO—The Standard Oil Company of Indiana has recently instituted the policy of employing Negroes in its gas filling stations. This company operates in a section of the middle west in which Negroes live in large numbers. Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis and Kansas City are so situated, and in each one of these cities, with the probable exception of Detroit, colored men are employed. In Chicago they are in exclusive charge of two filling stations; in St. Louis one; and in Minneapolis one; and employed as attendants in Springfield, Illinois, and Kansas City, Missouri. They are also operating four greasing stations in Chicago.
These jobs are the result of an appeal to Colonel Robert W. Stewart, President of the company by the National Urban League through its Industrial Relations Department some months ago. The League used the company's successful operation of its only station then manned by Negroes to prove that the use of Negroes would not cause a decrease in business; but on the contrary would stimulate business from Negroes. In the case of this station the general physical appearance so improved under Negro attendants and the business so increased that it is one of the best in St. Louis. Prizes have been awarded to it for external appearance and volume of business.
To Give Recital
Eleanor and Rachael Smith will leave August 7th for Tucson, Ariz.. where they will appear in recital at the A. M. E. church. They will remain several days as the guests of their uncle and aunt, Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Thornton.
Return from Flagstaff
Mrs. M. M. Rodgers and daughter Sanoma returned a few days ago from Flagstaff, where they have been sojourning the past several weeks.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA, JULY, 1928
National Medical Ass'n Colored M. D.'s, Dentists Convenes in Baltimore
JACKSONVILLE, Fla-The annual convention of the National Medical Association will meet at Baltimore, Maryland, August 13th to the 17th. The president, Dr. C. V. Freeman, is doing everything possible to make this the greatest year in the history of the organization. He has traveled extensively and made many contacts that will mean much to the National Medical Association.
The president states that altho only 2,000 of the 6,000 eligible professional men, for membership in the Association, were members of the Association at the beginning of the year. A large increase is expected in membership when the reports are received at the Baltimore meeting. Splendid arrangements are being made at Baltimore, for clinical and scientific work at prominent hospitals. We are expecting to make this a post-graduate week in medicine and its allied branches. Our one aim is that the men will gain valuable information by attending these meetings so that they will be better able to serve humanity.
The National Medical Association is expecting at least 3,500 physicians, surgeons, dentists and pharmacists at Baltimore. With this we feel that this will be the most powerful organization of our group to help humanity in their various communities. Begin now to make preparations for Baltimore.
Visitor from Tempe
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Johnson of Tempe were business visitors in the city a few days ago. Mrs. Johnson conducts a tea garden at her home in Tempe, which is on the National Highway.
To Coast for Health
Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Williams are summering on the coast, having gone there for the benefit of Mr. Williams' health.
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Samston Summer School Now Going at Full Blast, Is Report
Austin-This summer, Samuel Huston College and the capital city are favored not only with a larger summer school than usual but also with a larger number of students of higher academic classification. Found among the more than 200 in attendance are a number of principals as well as teachers of county and city schools from over the state and regular students who eagerly pursue the work of the intensive summer quarter.
Among the out of town visitors have been A. S. Jackson, educational secretary A. M. E. church; Dr. E. W. Kelly, pastor of Wesley M. E. Church of Galveston; Professor J. W. Frazier of D. D. & B. Institute, and Mrs. R. L. Ziller of the University of Texas A very unique feature, in connection with the summer school, consists of the Friday evening band concerts on Samuel Huston Park, between the East and West campus, when the town and the gown gather together for community amusement
Observe Independence Day
All Pheonix observed Independence Day in a fitting manner. Many went on private picnics, while hundreds of others journeyed to Prescott and other northern points to enjoy the celebrations being held there. East Lake Park was alive with human beings from early morning till late at night, and all seemed to be enjoying themselves to the highest. The celebration was enlivened with several fist fights among the Spanish Americans who came to witness the ball game.
Goes to Texas
Mrs. Chas. Fish of 1210 East Washington street, left several days ago for points in Texas, where she will visit her relatives and friends. She plans to remain for an indefinite time.
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For Constable in East
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James B. Emmons today announced
his candidacy for the nomination at
the Democratic primaries for the of-
fice of constable of the East Phoenix
precinct.
Mr. Emmons was born in Okla-
homa, but for the last 28 years has
resided in Arizona, and for the great-
er part of that time in Maricopa
county. He has been a resident of
Phoenix for many years.
Mr. Emmons is married and has a
family of five children. He has had
several years experience as a peace
officer and feels that he is qualified
to discharge the duties of the office
to which he aspires, and that if elect-
ed he will be able to render satisfac-
tory public service. He is a taxpayer
ir Maricopa county and has been for
many years. He is closely identified
with the Democratic party and has
heretofore been active in support of
the candidates of that party. He has
never before run for public office.
He seeks the office uow, on his
merits, feeling that he can perform
the duties of the office, with credit
to himself, and satisfaction to the
public.
Seeks Legislative Post
Attorney W. L. Yancy announces
his candidacy for representative from
the 6th ‘legislative district, subject
to Republican primaries Sept. 11th
Mr. Yancy is a prominent member
of our group and has lived in Phoe-
nix for the past several years. He
solicits your vote and support.
J. C. Callaghan
Announces Candidacy
for Secretary of State
Concurrently with this announce-
ment State Treasurer J. C. Callaghan.
first State Auditor, 30 years a resi-
dent of Arizona and a taxpayer, be-
comes an aspirant for the Democratic
nomination for Secretary of State.
As State Treasurer millions of dol-
lars of public revenue has passed
through his hands, the conservation
of which has involved no small re-
sponsibility. It has devolved upon
him to defend his position in court,
and the Supreme Court has decided
each case in his favor.
Mr. Callaghan subscribes to the
dictum that pwhblic office is a pub-
lic trust; that faithfulness to that
trust is the best service to party,
and is, by the same token, the best
politics. He has striven for a record
which might commend him to the
further consideration of the Arizona
electorate.
The duties of his present office,
together with poverty of purse, will
combine to preclude him from mak-
ing a general handshaking campaign,
and his reliance, therefore, is upon
his known record.
Humbly, but in the profundity of
high confidence, he submits his can-
didacy at the primaries to the Demo-
cratic men and women of Arizona,
believing that the service he has
sought to render them will not go
unremembered.
W. T. Linville Will
Seek Supervisor Post
In District No. 2
W. T. Linville, Democratic candi-
date for supervisor, District No. 2,
is one of the pioneers of Arizona.
He came to this state 43 years ago
with his parents and for a number
of years was engaged in railroad
work and later in stock raising. He
is the father of W. H. Linville, pres-
ent recorder of Maricopa County,
and is a nephew of the first super-
visor of Maricopa County.
Mr. Linville is a taxpayer of this
county and never before has he
sought public office. “Loyalty to the
taxpayers of Maricopa County, Ari-
zona and its resources for Arizon-
ans,” is one of the main planks in
his platform. He also pledges him_
self to unqualified recognition of
home industries on all public work.
A. F. Sutter Seeks
Constable Post in
E. Phoenix Precinct
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A. F. SUTTER
Andy F. Sutter, Democratic candi-
date for constable East Phoenix pre-
cinct, has been a resident of Phoenix
for 25 years. He is married and is
a taxpayer. If nominated and elect-
ed to the office of constable Hast
Phoenix Precinct, he promises to
serve the public without favor or
prejudice and will uphold the law
at all times and at all places. Sutter
is now a deputy sheriff, having
served under Jerry Sullivan, also un-
der Jeff Adams. Sutter’s friends
claim that he is eminently well qual-
ified to serve as constable of Hast
Phoenix precinct and is the logical
man for the position.
Dan E. Jones Announces
Candidacy for Sheriff
of Maricopa County
In announcing his candidacy for
sheriff of Maricopa County, Dan E.
Jones comes before the Democratic
voters as one of the most acceptable
and best qualified men for the office.
He served under the late sheriff Sul-
livan as deputy, and has been con-
nected with the police department
for a number of years.
Jones’ friends claim that he is well
fitted by training and experience to
fill the office of sheriff, and that he
will administer the affairs of the
office in an efficient, capable and
courteous manner. He believes in the
strict enforcement of all laws, with-
out partiality, and pledges himself to
the principle of a “Square Deal” to all.
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THINGS POLITICAL
The election approaches, candi-
dates are numerous and the issues
are clear cut. There will be disap-
pointment for some when the smoke
of battle has cleared away. and there
will be rejoicing in the camps of
others. Every one loves a_ winner,
but not every one can pick a winner
at the beginning of the race. Some
of the candidates are so confident
of winning that they do not see the
need of publicity. Perhaps they are
right, nevertheless the odds are
against them.
Again this year as in 1926, the
Colorado River is the main issue in
the state campaign. All candidates
for Governor will have to state their
position on the question of the Colo-
rado River. Lower taxes, efficiency,
business administration and what
nots, sound good, but all will have to
take an uncompromising stand on
the Colorado River. The voters of
this state demand it and no candi-
date for Governor can evade it.
It is our opinion that more candi-
dates should enter the primaries so
the people may have opportunity of
choosing the best man in either
party to be their standard bearer.
If only two are in a race it is less
interesting than where three or
more are entered. In some of the
places to be filled there is only one
candidate. This ought not to be, as
competition in all lines of endeavor
is necessary.
Distinguished Visitors
Mrs. C. H. Phillips and daughter
are visitors in the city, the guests
of Rev. F. W. Haynes, pastor of the
local C. M. E. church. Mrs. Biggs,
also of Cleveland, is with them.
Dr. W. C. Hackett will leave early
in August for Baltimore, Md., to at-
tend the annual convention of the
Natoinal Medical Association which
convenes in that city August 13-17th.
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Local Happenings
Bishop Gregg Coming
Announcement was made Sunday
at the A. M. E. church that Bishop
J. A. Gregg, of the Fifth Episcopal
District, will be in Phoenix about the
middle of August and will speak at
the local A. M. E. church, corner 8th
street and Jefferson. All Phoenix
will want to hear this distinguished
church man, and announcement of
the exact date of his appearance in
Phoenix will be made through the
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daily papers. Rev. Hamilton, pastor
of the local church, and his mem-
bers are making preparations to en-
tertain the Bishop in grand style.
Returns from Coast
Mr. C. Copeland returned recently
from Pasadena, Cal., where he has
peen the past several weeks. He re-
ports a very delightful trip
Purchase New Chevrolet
Mr. and Mrs. Holly of 1188 East
Jefferson, are the owners of a bright
new Chevrolet Sedan purchased re-
cently.
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HENRY D. ROSS Candidate for Re-election to the SUPREME COURT
Subject to Democratic Primary, Sept. 11, 1922
Subject to Democratic Primary, Sept. 11, 1928
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COUNTY ASSESSOR
CANDIDATE FOR RE-ELECTION
My Past Record is My Best Reference
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COUNTY ASSESSOR CANDIDATE FOR RE-ELECTION My Past Record is My Best Reference DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES, SEPT. 11th
PRESENT CHIEF DEPUTY
V. T. LINVILL
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISO
SECOND DISRICT
W. T. LINVILLE FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR SECOND DISRICT
Democratic Primaries, Sept. 11th, 1928
taxpayers of Maricopa County, Arizona, and
Arizonans." Unqualified recognition of home
work.
"Loyalty to taxpayers of Maricopa County, Arizona, and all its resources for Arizonans." Unqualified recognition of home industries on all public work.
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Local News
Western Dispatch Dies
After a long hard struggle of some two years, during which there were times you could not discern any life in the paper, the erstwhile Western Dispatch, published by W. J. Jones, gave up the ghost and has gone the way of all such short lived publications. The recent automobile contest held by this paper was the direct cause of its death. Of course, there were several contributing causes, but the subscription contest in which automobiles, diamonds and what nots were offered as prizes, simply took the life out of the Western Dispatch. It is now a thing of the past—an unpleasant memory to many. May it rest in peace.
Attend Annual Meet
Dr. W. H. Foster and wife attended the annual meeting of the N.A.A.C.P. held in Los Angeles, Cal., and report a splendid trip. Delegates and representatives were present from many states and speeches were made by Dr. DuBois and other prominent men of both races. To Baltimore
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J. C. CALLAGHAN
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
FOR
Secretary of State
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The Rising Negro Emporia Gazette
The Negro professional man in America, outside the larger cities, labors under tremendous handicaps. Considering the obstacles imposed on them, it is amazing that so many have been able to succeed.
In the larger cities, brilliant Negro lawyers and singers, successful Negro surgeons and actors, are no longer a curiosity. But the Negro professional man has to contend with the prejudices of his own race, as well as those of the white people.
Many Negroes, accustomed to take the white man at his face value, unconsciously accept his assumption of superiority in the professions, and when they are sick or when they need a lawyer, they prefer to entrust themselves to a white doctor or lawyer, although there may be Negro professional men who are much more highly skilled. These prejudices are as deeply ingrained in the Negro race as they are in the white race. It is commonly observed, in states which permit traveling Negroes to eat in the dining cars, that
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PETER H.
W. A. McNABB Democratic Candidate for
CONSTABLE On East Side
McNabb is the man for the place, If you will help him win the race; He will do his work honest and just And be an officer you can trust.
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the Negro waiters frequently take occasion to slight and to insult in small ways the Negroes who venture in. The Negro waiters feel that the Negro diner is "putting on airs" by eating in the dining car, and take occasion to show their prejudices.
The Negro race, if it is to gain equality in the professions with the white race, must respect its own professional men—its many brilliant teachers, actors, lawyers, doctors and ministers.
Negroes should be proud of the success of Roland Hayes, Charles Gilpin, Florence Mills and others who already have commanded the respect and admiration of the white people. Furthermore, Negroes should assist in every way members of their own race, at present unknown, who are struggling for similar eminence.
For if these Negro professional men do not have the respect of their own race, they cannot hope to gain that of the white.
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Democratic Candidate for
State Tax
Commissioner
Primaries, Sept. 11th.
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Local News Union Picnic July 26
The A. M. E. and C. M. E. churches will hold their annual union Sunday school picnic July 26th, on the banks of the Salt River near Tempe. This is a great time in the lives of the children of these two Sunday schools, as no expense is spared to make it an enjoyable affair. This year they will have watermelons and old monk punch. There will be plenty for all and the management will see that none go away dissatisfied. All are requested to bring their lunches, as the Sunday school will provide only melons and plenty of drinks. The picnic will be held near a big swimming hole where the old and young can enjoy themselves swimming in the clear pure waters of the Salt river. Boys are requested to bring bats and balls as there is a good ball diamond near and a good game of base ball will be in order.. Remember, the big trucks leave the A. M. E. church, corner 8th street and Jefferson, at 9 o'clock Thursday morning, July 26th. All members of these Sunday schools invited. There will be no charges whatsoever. Come a'runnin.' The line forms on the left. Don't shove. Picnic held on river, lower Tempe road leads you to the grounds.
Home on Visit
Mr. John C. Credille, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Credille, 1321 East Madison street, is here visiting his parents after some nine years' absence. The young Mr. Credille is a graduate of the Phoenix Union High school, and since leaving that institution, has completed the Four Years' literary course at Howard University, Washington, D. C., receiving the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He also has completed the law course at this University and is now a full fledged attorney. Mr. Credille was honored with membership in a Greek letter society at Howard and was quite popular with his fellow students. He will establish law offices in Washington, D. C., and begin his practice in the East. He will remain in Phoenix for several weeks.
New Pastor Here
The Rev. Dr. Holt of Dallas. Tex is the new pastor of the First Colored Baptist church and delivered his first sermon Sunday.
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REPUBLICANISM
VS. DEMOCRACY
This is presidential year., and the two great parties, the Republicans and the Democrats, have held sessions and selected their standard bearers for the November election. They have written the party platform and the outstanding planks in each one is said to be on the liquor question as defined in the Eighteenth Amendment, but no matter what the party leaders may say, and political heads may write, this great nation of ours has come to the point where the Constitution is to be properly interpreted.
At last there is to be a decision, not on the issue of religious tolerance, neither whether this country should be wet or dry, BUT the most vital question in the world that has ever yet been properly settled, which is whether this great nation is a strong and potential central government with each state subordinate to the sovereignty of the Union, or whether the states are sovereign unto themselves. It is a clearly defined issue upon 'STATE RIGHTS' and the Republican party, according to its principles, could not do otherwise than stand for the full enforcement of the law according to the Constitution and its amendments, while the Democrats, in making the campaign upon a wet issue, are simply following out the principles of their party, the rights of each state to deal with the conditions withing its own borders and make laws to govern the same without interference from the Union.
We are again facing the same situation that confronted us at the election of Abraham Lincoln, and the same issues are before the voters of this great country, and if Al Smith, nominee of the Democratic party, is elected to the office of chief executive of this nation, it will be upon the votes cast by a majority of the American voters, who will by casting such ballots declare themselves in favor of states' rights.
The Republican party must again save the Union in order to save themselves, and it is up to the leaders to lay down a campaign in such a manner that it will inspire the confidence of all of its old adherents and supporters to the point that when Herbert Hoover is elected he will become the president of all the people and utilize his good office for the full enforcement of the Constitution and its nineteen amendments. Pacific Defender.
$30 AND 30 DAYS
PONCHATOULA, La. — (By the Associated Negro Press.)—Although the Canadian Club which they are alleged to have been selling proved to be nothing but root beer, B. M. Lee, Leonard Stewart and Louis Williams, from New Orleans, were fined $30 and thirty days for selling intoxicating liquors and are serving their jail sentences. Six bottles of the supposed whiskey when seized and analyzed proved to be nothing less than harmless root beer.
KEEP THE WINDOWS OPEN
People who sleep with wnidows wide open and plenty of covers, are far healthier than those sealed up in a poorly ventilated room.
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Democratic
Candidate for
County Recorder Maricopa County
Democratic Primaries,
Sept. 11
Local News SHIRLEY-POLK NUPTIALS
Word received from Los Angeles, Cal., is to the effect that on Wednesday, July 18th, Mr. Floyd Polk of Jerome, Arizona, and Mrs. Lottie B. Shirley of Phoenix, were quietly married at the hotel Somerville in Los Angeles. They are spending their honeymoon in Los Angeles and are staying at the Somerville hotel. They will come to Phoenix shortly it is reported, and will be at home to their friends in the Shirley mansion, 16 North 9th street. The groom s a well known young man of Jerome, Ariz., and also is quite well known in Phoenix, as he has large property interests here. The bride is one of the most popular matrons of Phoenix society, and for several years conducted a beauty parlor in East Adams street. The Tribune joins their many friends in wishing the newly weds nothing but smooth sailing over the beautiful sea of matrimony.
Preacher Goes Insane
The Rev. Wm. Steed, who was an assistant pastor of the First Colored Baptist church, ran amuck at Seventh and East Washington streets, terrorizing people in that vicinity, and was shot down by a city detective. According to reports, the Rev. Mr. Steed had been acting queerly for several days, and it is thought that he became mentally unbalanced on the subject of religion.
On Detective . Force
The dean of colored officers in Arizona, Bill Williams, has been given a position with the City detective force under Chief McGrath. Mr. Williams is a veteran peace officer, having serevd as patrolman, deputy sheriff and special officer, prior to his appointment as detective.
OPIUM CONVENTION IS RATIFIED BY CANADA
GENEVA—Canada recently ratified the League of Nations' opium convention, thus permitting the convention to become operative in September. The treaty was adopted by the international opium convention in 1925 and provides for control of production and distribution of raw opium.
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Great culture is often betokened by great simplicity.—Deluzy.
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CLARION CALL FOR FRIENDLY LIVING BY TUSKEGEE PRINCIPAL
ATLANTA, Ga.—"America has a supreme opportunity to show the world that two races radically different can live side by side in peace and friendship and work out their destiny together in mutual helpfulness" said Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute, before an interracial commencement audience of 1500 that packed and overran the Sisters' chapel of Spelman college. "We have not yet learned fully how to do it," continued Dr. Moton, "but thousands of sincere people of both races are working at it honestly, and encouraging progress is being made."
Taking as his text the parable of the Good Samaritan as illustrating the second of Jesus' great laws, "thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself," Dr. Moton showed how the parable applies perfectly to the inter-racial situation in America today, and made a powerful plea for an unselfish, Christianlike love of humanity that will make each race kindly, just and helpful in its attitude toward the other. Such an attitude, he insisted, offers the only hope for the solution of the interracial problem. It will work and nothing else will, he said, basing his confidence on many striking incidents from his own observation and experience.
"If I could keep only one of Jesus' two great laws," said Dr. Moton, "I would choose to keep the second; for I very much doubt if there is any way by which a man may really love and serve God except by loving and serving his fellowmen. Whether you can measure up to that standard even though your neighbor be your enemy, is the test of both your education and your religion, for the primary purpose of each is to prepare people to get along together in friendly helpfulness." Dr. Moton spoke in high terms of the inter-racial movement of the hundreds of southern women who have gone on record in condemnation of lynching and in behalf of a fair deal in race relations.
The occasion of Dr. Moton's address was the joint commencement sermon of Spelman and Morehouse colleges, which brought out the largest audience assembled in the Sisters' chapel since its dedication last spring by it donor, John D. Rockefeller. jr. Miss Florence M.
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Read, Spelman's new president, occupied that chair and presented the speaker. The scripture was read by Dr. John Hope, president of Morehouse, and prayer was offered by Dr. M. S. Davage, president of Clark university. Several beautiful musical numbers were rendered by the students under the skilled direction of Prof Kemper Harreld.
EDUCATOR IS HONORED
ATLANTA, Ga.—Dr. John Hope, president of Morehouse college, this city, while in attendance upon the recent Congress of the World Baptist Alliance in Toronto, Canada, received from McMaster University, of that city, the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. A like degree was conferred by the university upon John Thomas Forbes, principal of the Theological College of Scotland, while the degree of Doctor was conferred on nine eminent preachers and missionaries from six different countries.
The imposing ceremonies were conducted at a special convocation held in Yorkminster Church, Toronto, attended by the officials and faculty of the university and by a large number of delegates to the World Baptist Congress. Of the eleven men receiving degrees, Dr. Hope had the distinction of being one of the three from America, one of the three to speak in response, and one of the two to receive the degree of LLD.
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Hangs Al Smith
In Effigy, Avers
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ident, was lynched in effigy at a
recent meeting in: the Nathan Bed-
ford Forrest klavern of the Ku Klux
Klan at Wahauma, according to a
report just received.
The gathering of Klansmen was
an open meeting, and the curious
mixed crowd numbered about 200
according to reports after some im-
promptu speeches denouncing the
Houston convention had been ' de-
iivered and volunteer speakers
voiced their condemnatiou of Cathol-
icism when two klevaliers brought
in a dummy, which was introduced
as ‘Al Smith, Democratic nominee
for president.”
Those gathered were asked by the
presiding officer what they wanted
done with the dummy, and, accord-
ing to reports, there were loud and
numerous replies of “Lynch him!”
One of the officers of the klan pro-
duced a long knife and cut the
dummy’s throat, at the same time
pouring a red fluid on the neck to
give the effect of blood running
down the chest of the figure. One
of the klavaliers then is said to
have “shot the dummy through and
through” after which a rope was
tied around the neck of the figure,
which was dragged around the hail
to give those present an opportunity
to kick it.
One of the officers of the klan,
following the mock lynching, is de-
clared to have stated that such treat-
ment was too good for Al Smith, add-
ing that the klan would lynch the
Democratic nominee with good
Christian votes in November, and for
the first time in its history Alabama
would go Republican.
The crowd witnessing the scene
is described as being in a “wild
frenzy” during the spectacle.
Agitation against tthe Democratic
nominee for the presidency is being
promoted in other klaverns also, ac-
cording to reports. At a recent meet-
ing of one of the New York Klans,
the governor was roundly denounced
on religious grounds and klansmen
were urged to vote for the Republi-
can nominee with the assurance
that they will be entirely within
their rights in doing so, and they
were advised that they have no need
to fear that they would be penalized
FIVE THOUSAND NEGROES
YEARLY CROSS COLOR LINE
LOS ANGELES, Cal—That five
thousand Negroes of light color
“pass” and become to all intents and
purposes white people, was the asser-
tion of Bishop J. W. Martin, of the
A.M.E. Zion church, addressing a
mass meeting of the National Asso-
ciation for the Advancement of Col-
ored People in its 19th annual con-
ference here.
“Fully five thousand Negroes of
lighter hue are forced ‘over the line’
each year, in order to get a chance
to win their daily bread at the kind
of work they love’ best and for
which they are best fitted,” declared
Bishop Martin.
“IT know the mayor of a certain
town who is a white man now, but
as a boy he was as good a Negro as
the community had, and his brother
is to this day a good colored preach-
er. We want the doors of all por-
fessions and trades, of all skilled and
unskilled labor opened to us and we
want them opened wide enough for
us to get in without having to ‘pass.’
“An equal opportunity to spend
and to be spent along with any and
all groups in this country is the
demand made in behalf of the Ne-
gro. We want no special favors, but
just a chance to shoot from taw and
keep on shooting until the game is
ended.”
To California
Mrs. Gabie Brown and Mrs. I. Me-
Pinion left recently for California,
where they will spend the summer.
They plan to return to Phoenix early
in September.
LONG ARCTIC NIGHT
In the Arctie and Antarctic regions
the sun does not go below the hori-
zon for six months in summer. Like-
wise it does not appear above the
horizon for six months in winter.
Set
BE SILENT ON FAULTS
One ought never to speak of the
faults of one’s friends. It mutilates
them; they can never be the same
again.—W. D. Howells.
by the Democratic party in Ala-
bama.
At the meeting of this particular
klan in New York, the new national
countersign and password were giv-
en to klansmen, it is stated, the for-
mer being “Protect” and the latter
“America.” It is said to have been
explained that the combination of
the two words signified just what
they said—‘Protect America.”
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Local News
Visit Grand Lodge
Mrs. Allen Smith, Geo. S. Rodgers,
Mr. Dodson and others have returned
from San Diego, Cal., whither they
went to attend the annual session
of the grand lodge, International Or-
der of Twelve Knights and Daugh-
ters of Tabor. They report a verv
harmonious session and state that
they were royally entertained by the
people of San Diego.
To Grand Canyon
Dr. Robt. Phillips and Dr. N. B.
Greenlee and their wives motored to
Grand Canyon on July 4th, and spent
the day viewing the scenery around
this seventh wonder of the universe.
Is Convalescent
Mr. Perry Payne, who has been in-
disposed for the past several weeks,
is reported convalescent. He plans
to take a little trip this summer and
will be accompanied by his wife.
On Eastern Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Caldwell left
last week for Chicago and_ other.
points East, where they will visit
Mr. Caldwell’s relatives and spend
the remainder of the summer. :
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OTHERWISE IT’S A ZEPHYR
A scientific observer defines a
blizzard thuswise: “If five men can
hold a blanket over a gimlet hole
in a door, it is not a blizzard.” é
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