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TWIN-CITY HERALD Volume 1--No. 6 LANGSTON, ON SEARS ROEBUCK IN TWIN CITIES. NOTED CHICAGO WRITER TELLS OF SEARS, ROEBUCK HEADS MANY CHARITIES Chicago, Ill., June 1.—The recent announcement that the Sears-Roebuck Company, world's greatest mailorder house, contemplates the opening of a branch manufacturing plant at Minneapolis, Minn., must have thrilled the workers of that great industrial center. By workers we mean those who "hit the time clock" four times a day and who depend upon the well-known weekly check with the confidence carried only by those who rely upon honest toil, for sustenance. While this class includes members of all races it is the workers of "our group" in which we are most interested. Therefore the writer will confine himself in this brief article to our own, hoping that the readers of the HERALD will give these few paragraphs a bit of thought and accept them in the spirit in which they are written. 1940 TONY LANGSTON The immense plant of the company mentioned at Chicago, has been very fair to the workers of the race. Hundreds of men and women have worked for it for years and in some instances, through ability and conscientious effort, positions far above that of "laborer" have been attained. As is well known, the celebrated philanthropist, Julius Rosenwald, is the head of the Sears, Roebuck company. For years he has been recognized as the foremost friend of our people and his record along this line is neither local nor recent. Indeed, his benefactions had a great deal more to do with the unprecedented growth of Tuskegee Institute, both during the regime of the late Booker T. Washington and the present administration of his worthy successor, President Moton. Tuskegee is but one institution among many aided by him, however; his purse has been open to hundreds of worthy causes and racial projects. There is every reason to hope that working men and women of the Race will find employment with the Sears, Roebuck company when the time comes at Minneapolis. They must understand, however, that the work will have to be sought, and the writer is of the firm belief that our workers will "get a break." Leaders among our people in the Northern city should take personal interest in the matter and an early effort should be made by them to insure consideration along this line. Direct communication with Mr. Rosenwald himself, if required, should be resorted to, as that great man never in the past, has tolerated anything that savors of prejudice or discrimination, regardless of the ideas carried by department heads or those who have power to accept or reject competent or worthy applicants. Must Work This brings us to the point where a bit of advice to the workers themselves might be given. Unreliability, lack of punctuality and the habit of following up paydays with absence from the job, have been the principal causes of complaint among employers of Colored people in the large centers. The "lay-off" habit is one of the main causes for rejection of our workers by employers who depend upon steady plant operation and to this source is traceable the fact that many manufacturers and employers will have nothing to do at all with workers of color. Minneapolis workers who read this brief article should remember its inference and set an example to others by making every effort to prove worthy of any position for which they N. A. A. C. P. HOLDS MEMORIAL MEETING In response to an invitation of the N. A. A. C. P. the various groups who have been in our country's service, and their auxiliaries attended a memorial service at the St. James Church last Sunday afternoon. Veterans of our last three wars were present except the Civil War, and the auxiliaries of them all were present. In another year it is hoped to locate some of our Civil War veterans and arrange to bring them out. The Auxiliaries represented were the Chas. Young Post Woman's Relief Corps, of the G. A. R., The Roosevelt Circle of the Spanish American War and the Johnny Baker Auxiliary of the World War. In the absence of the President, W. M. Smith, the meeting was presided over by the chairman of the committee meetings. Opening with the Star Spangled Banner, the various groups were introduced. Rev. Waters of the St. James the speaker of the day made a most splendid talk on our patriotic duty. Mrs. Katherine Smith sang the Battle Hymn of the Republic the assembly joining in the chorus. Mrs. Breeda Jennings read, "In Flanders Field," and short talks were made by Mrs. Battles and Mrs. Hester Keeys. The meeting, very much in keeping with the singing of America. CABARET STAR HERE MONDAY Chicago! Chicago! the magic city that so many talk and dream of. A part of Chicago is being brought here Monday, June 6. Anyone who knows that town will tell you that you haven't seen Chicago unless you have visited the Sunset Cabaret, the most famous night entertainment resort in the country. Everyone who is in the city now, big and little, black and white, pay a visit to the Sunset when in Chicago. The main attraction at the Sunset, the magnet that draws the crowds, pretty Mae Alix, dancer and singer extraordinary is being brought to the Twin Cities for one night only, to entertain you, by the Twin City Entertainers. The beautiful Miss Alix will appear at the South Side Auditorium, Minneapolis, Monday evening, June 6; she is being brought here at great expense. She is under contract with the owners of the popular Chicago cabaret where she appears as feature attraction in Percy Venerable's floor show. Her engagement for entertainment of Minneapolis and St. Paul people is due to the friendship of the Sunset owner with H. B. Rowe of Minneapolis, nationally known newspaperman and one of the sponsors of the mammoth ball. According to the critics, Miss Alix's dancing is worth the price of the admission alone. The other main attraction will be Ode's Midnight Entertainers, an aggregation of dance musicians playing all of the latest dance tunes. It is an eleven-piece orchestra with a colored man, Odell Smith, of St. Paul, as its director. This ball promises to be the biggest affair of the season. No expense has been spared by the sponsors to make this event a success. All signs will point Monday evening, June 6, to the South Side Auditorium. Messrs. Boyd, Olliver and Rowe have gone to an enormous expense to give the Twin Cities "something different" and those who attend are guaranteed an evening full of delightful pleasure and an unexcelled entertainment. J. Black, one of the oldest of the regular force of detectives of St. Paul, succumbed at St. Peter Sanitarium on May 30th. Mr. Black established an enviable record as a fearless and courageous officer and was respected and loved by all of his wide circle of friends, his sixteen years of work for the department is an enviable record. His wife passed on before him by a few years. Don't be a slacker, join the N. A. A. C. P. Read the Herald and find out what's going on! Remember that The Herald is printed in a Race printing shop by a Race printer. Your church should be listed in the Herald church directory. make a successful bid. The man behind the pay roll deserves this much, regardless of everything. It is a fact that will not bear overlooking. MINNEAPOLIS-ST, PAUL, SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1927 RACE VINDICATED WHITE GIRL WHO CLAIMED ATTACK BY COLORED MEN, HELD Race Riot in March Crime Fastened on Negro Caused (Special to the Herald) Coffeyville, Kan., June 3.—The thorough investigation of a reported criminal attack on two white girls last March, by the State attorneys office and interested colored and white citizens, has resulted in the arrest of a white man and one of the girls in the case. The case attracted nationwide attention, and led to a severe racial disturbance in which several were injured when a mob of whites seeking a Negro suspect invaded the Negro settlement. State troops dispersed the mob. Julia Mooney (white), a high school senior, started the trouble when she and her friend Margaret Akers told authorities that they had been attacked by three colored men as they slept. This story started the mob activity and the race rioting. During the past week officers revealed that Ira Kennedy, a white man, had been arrested on a charge of assaulting the Akers girl. Julia Mooney, her friend, was arrested as an accessory before the fact. This likely pair were placed in jail at the County seat at Independence, Kans., under bond of $20,000. So ends one part of the story of the almost disastrous attempt to cast blame for a crime on the shoulders of innocent Negroes. Mrs. Minerva Johnigan, 75 years old, mother of Mrs. Jewel Burke, 2929 5th Ave. So., passed away June 1st, at the home of her daughter. Funeral announcements have not been made as we go to press. TWIN CITY BOY WINS SECOND PLACE IN THE ELKS' FINAL DISTRICT ORATORICAL CONTEST Clifford Hawkins, of Minneapolis, Minnesota's representative in the Elks' oratorical contest, won second prize in the district elimination contests held last week in Gary, Indiana. The first prize was awarded to Miss Blossom Lane of Gary. According to word received by the Herald the judges were all of Gary and the audience was not quite satisfied with the verdict awarding the prize to the Gary contestant. Young Mr. Hawkins is to be complimented on his showing during the contests both here and in Gary. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hawkins are also to be complimented. Minnesota I. B. P. O. E. W. for its interest in the staging of the contests deserves commendation. St. Peter A.M.E. Church Is Host St. Peter A. M. E church was hostess to its sister churches Sunday afternoon, May 29, at its formal opening. The church has been beautifully decorated with new lights installed. Rev. H. C. Claybrooks of Wayman Mission, preached a fitting sermonette for the occasion and the faithful choir sang songs of praises. Rev. H. C. Boyd, pastor, through his godly leadership launched an effort THE CHURCH worthy of comment and is an epoch in the history of this church. On Easter Sunday $315.00 was placed in the tithe box, the railroad men's club donated $110.00. On Sunday afternoon, Wayman Home Circle laid $100 on the table, the Prayer Band, $26.00, Sunday School, $25.00, Deaconess board, $15.00, offerings from other sources making a grand total of $202.00 received during afternoon. Many pledges having been previously paid. Do you like the Herald? Just wait, you will like it more as the days go by. Especially if you subscribe for it. SUNDAY FORUM WILL MEET SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT PHYLLIS WHEATLEY HOUSE, 3:30 P.M. In the closing month of its current sessions the Forum departs from its programs of possible high brow interest to present one that makes a fascinating appeal to every woman who is called upon to her husband and children that staff of—good bread. Where it comes from and how it is made—what makes it so desirable—and how one of the great industries of the country has grown upon its development will be demonstrated by Ralph Watson, for many years past a member of the force of the Northwestern Consolidated Milling Co. Just the exhibits used to show the processes of making grain into flour are sufficient to awaken a lively interest. But to them must be added the attractiveness of Mr. Watson's talk, which interpersed with humor gives prosaic subject of flour a romantic flavor. Those who have never listened to Mr. Watson in his lecture have a treat coming. Music always an essential part of the Forum offerings will be given by the Putman sisters. They will sing a duet and Miss Dorothy will give a solo. Miss Dorothy is the young woman who as chairman of program has helped to make the past year so enjoyable for Forum patrons. Her appearance on the program is the Forum's opportunity to express its appreciation at Phyllis Wheatley House at 3:30 P. M., Sunday, June 5th. Bring a friend with you. PROMINENT ATTORNEY IN CITY FOR U. S. CIRCUIT COURT CASE Hon. J. J. Bruce of Oklahoma City, Okla., arrived in St. Paul on Wednesday, June 1st, to attend the U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 8th circuit, where he will re-argue the Buley, Okla., Segregation Case. Mr. M. V. Littlejohn will confer with him relative to taking up a position in his office in Oklahoma City. Mr. Littlejohn is a graduate of the St. Paul College of Law and has passed the Minnesota Board of Law Examiners. STERLING CLUB TESTIMONIAL The Sterling Club will hold their annual testimonial to graduates of the College University and High School students at St. James Church, St. Paul, Sunday, May 5th. Miss Katherine Lealthad, Valedictorian of her class at Macalester College when she graduated in 1915, will appear on the program. RED CROSS GRADUATES HOLD RECEPTION The Mildred Brooks American Red Cross Nursing Unit gave a reception in honor of their graduation last Tuesday evening. The following nurses were awarded their diplomas: Mesdames Gertrude Thomas, Georgia Wheeler, Emma Thompson, Sallie Jones, Bacon Daisy Hall, Jennie Johnson, Mary Johnson, Lucille Miller, Myrtle Pope, Misses Margaret Vinigar, Erma Smith, Mrs. Mary Crowder in her dignified manner presented the class with their diplomas and wished them success in their work. The reception was held at the residence of Mrs. Georgia Wheeler, 1120 6th Ave. No. The home was beautifully decorated in honor of the occasion. The dining room was decorated in red and white color scheme carried out to the fullest extent. A large American flag being the setting. A red cross suspended from the Chandelier over the table. The center piece was a lovely red vase filled with red and white carnations. A most excellent luncheon was served. Two beautiful cakes made by Mrs. Gertrude Thomas and Miss Margaret Vinigar and decorated with the Red Cross insignia were quite a feature. The guests of honor were Miss Hazel Signer, Supervisor of the North East Sub-station of the Visiting Nurses Staff, Mrs. Nellie McCullough, Grand Recorder of Minnehaha Temple, I. B. P. E. O. W. and Mrs. Mary Crowder, District Deputy of Minnehaha Temple. Toasts and speeches were given. Miss Signer rendered an interesting talk and was responded by Mrs. G. Thomas, President of the class. Mrs. Myrtle Pope smilingly presented a beautiful bed lamp to Miss Signer as a token of love from the class. BUSINESS MEN AND WOMEN TO ORGANIZE Plans for the organization meeting of the proposed colored professional and Business Men and Women's Association are being formulated by a volunteer and professional folk committee composed of some of the city's leading business. A large assembly room is to be selected for the meeting. Three nationally known professional and business men have been invited to speak. A local merchant, McDuff Woodard, owner of Our Economy market, is so convinced of the necessity of a strong organization among the business men and women that he offered to furnish food for the proposed gathering. Some spirit—many are convinced that it will take just that kind of spirit to put Negro Twin Cities on the map as important factors in the life of our communities. Among the business people approving the proposed organization are James Combs, J. W. Pate, Harold Combs, Gus Brooks, McDuff Woodard, Thomas Galbreath Smith, L. E. Tichenor, Ellis Houston, S. B. Williams, E. O. Pearce, John Anderson, Bert Thompson, William Martin, J. E. Perry, Mrs. Bina Cabell, Mrs. R. B. Moulden, Ben Carr, James Lewis, Sam Whiting, J. Ed. Stewart and William Martin. Plans for the meeting will be announced in the next issue of the Herald. LEACH STANDS ON HIS RECORD Thousands of men and women in all walks of life are enthusiastically urging the re-election of Mayor George E. Leach. His RECORD is his PLATFORM. What is that record? Has he given Minneapolis an economical administration? Has he given a SQUARE DEAL to all the groups which make up our citizenship? Has he been the guiding factor in making Minneapolis "A strikeless city?" Has he been a builder or a destroyer? And above all, HAS THE LAW BEEN ENFORCED UNDER HIS ADMINISTRATION? The answers to these and many other vital questions of the campaign will be found on the other pages of this circular. And those answers are PROVEN unmistakably by Mayor Leach's record which speaks for itself. What Mayor Leach has done for the city of Minneapolis in the past, he will do in the future if he is returned to office. MAYOR LEACH IS THE PEOPLE'S MAYOR! During his tenure of office, Mayor Leach has been of the people and for M. B. Being asked what has given him the greatest satisfaction in his public career, he answered in effect that it is the fact that his friends are not limited to any favored group; that they include people of every nationality, color and creed, whether native or foreign born; in other words, that he has won the supreme award of tolerance—the confidence of the people without distinction as to class. His mandate is the will of the citizenry of Minneapolis. Once that will is known he is scrupulously particular in its observance as, for instance, in the well remembered case of the Auditorium fight, when he unswervingly demanded that the expressed will of the people be obeyed. There is no one so great but must treat him with respect, and there is no one so humble but may greet him as a friend. A vote for Col. Leach is a vote for a friend of all the people. Price 5 Cents W. WHITE MAKES REPORT ON FLOOD ZONE W. WHITE MAKES REPORT ON FLOOD ZONE REPORTS NEGROES HELD IN PEONAGE IN MISSISSIPPI FLOOD AREA Tenants' Escape From Refugee Camps Barred by Soldiers New York, May 27.—Negroes held in peonage in the Mississippi flood area, and prevented from leaving concentration camps without the consent of their landlords, also attempts to charge Negro tenants with the flood relief administered to them, are reported by Walter White, assistant secretary of the National Association for the advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, who has returned from a tour, including Memphis, Jackson, Vicksburg, New Orleans, and other points in the flood area. Mr. White reports instances of Negroes escaping refugee camps and preferring to go without food, shelter and clothing, rather than be returned to the plantations from which the flood had driven them. Mr. White released the following statement today at the offices of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People: "In response to complaints of peonage in the Mississippi flood area, I went to that territory and in my tour visited Memphis, Vicksburg, Jackson, New Orleans, and other places in the flooded region. At Memphis, I talked with Dr. William R. Redden, Chief Medical Officer for the Red Cross in the Flood Area. Dr. Redden authorized me to quote him as follows: "The Red Cross emphatically disapproves of any attempts to use this disaster by landlords further to enslave Negro tenant farmers and share croppers. Aid is given directly to the individual sufferer. It would be an interesting problem to see that attempts by landlords and others to charge relief against tenants are checked when such relief is given to refugees after they have returned to their homes. "In many refugee camps, however, Negroes are released only to 'their' landlords and are sent back to the plantation from which they came. This fact was confirmed to me by General Curtis T. Green, Commanding Officer at Vicksburg of the Mississippi National Guard troops who are keeping order in the area covering registration from parts of Sunflower, Bolivar, Yazoo, Warren and Holmes Counties and all of Issaquena, Sharkey, Washington and Humphreys Counties. General Green told me that plantation owners come to the camps to pick out 'their Negroes' and that labor agents are kept from the camps 'no man being permitted to talk to any other but his own Negroes.' "The extent of virtual imprisonment of Negro flood sufferers to prevent escape from the plantation areas is attested in a despatch from Cleveland, Mississippi, published in the Vicksburg Evening Post of May 5, in which it is stated: A meeting of the executive committee of the Citizens' Relief Committee was held jointly with J. C. McMullen, Director-in-Charge of Red Cross relief work here. The matter of parties, covering a wide range of the delta section not overflowed, coming to Cleveland with the view and purpose of being permitted to remove families from the camp and place them on their own plantations, was thoroughly discussed and considered, with the result that the matter of releasing families or individuals to parties other than to the one with whom they have previously contracted for the year, was placed in the hands of V. W. Thomas. Mr. Thomas was instructed by the Committee not to release any family or persons from the camp except on written consent of the landlord from whose plantation the laborers came, or on the personal request or authorization of the landlords. "At a number of camps I was told of Negroes eluding guards and escaping, preferring to forego food, shelter, clothing and medical attention rather than go back to the plantation from which the flood waters had driven them. At some of the camps Negroes were being taken out by industrial firms, being checked out of the camps and checked in again when their labors were finished. Most of these men had no objection to working, even though not paid, but they objected to the beating, cursing and kicking they had to endure. There Twin-City Herald "Independent. Not Neutral" PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY PERRY PRINTING CO. Main Office 26 First St. North Minneapolis Minn. GE neva 6569 Fame has its recompenses and its disadvantages. It also has its humorous side. From coast to coast twenty days ago you probably couldn't have found forty people who knew Charles Lindbergh personally and were proud of that fact. Now, from New York to Frisco, from Florida to Maine, there are many folks who "knew him when." States, cities and villages call him their native son. Our folks are also afflicted with that thoroughly American "I knew him when" complex. At least fifty Twin City people have assured me that they knew Robert Abbott, of the Defender, before the palmy days. Some of them gave him pointers on how to run a newspaper. Countless folks have assured us that they knew Jesse Binga and Anthony Overton "well." In fact, they assure us with knowing and significant smiles, "I remember when he didn't have this or that." Such is fame. The successful New York to Paris flight of Charles Lindbergh, who is claimed as a native son, by at least ten states, Minnesota, included, calls to our attention that the Negroes' contribution to aviation has been rather small, with the exception of the daring Bessie Coleman, the brave girl aviatrix, who lost her life in Jacksonville, Florida, last year, we have not developed a single outstanding aviator unless the somewhat doubtful "Lieutenant" Julian, who also started a trans-Atlantic flight can be classed as such. Of course, we will develop colored aviators but we seem rather slow for the group that usually keeps other groups hustling to keep up in all lines of endeavor. Probably aeroplanes cost too much, but we own Cadillacs and Lincoln, fear is out of the question as we have some folks in our group who don't know what the word "afraid" means, especially when they are safe above the Mason-Dixon line. To keep up our record we must produce pioneers in aeronautics just as we have produced the best in soldiers, inventors, educators, explorers, actors, musicians, artists, pugilists, etc. "Come on you bronze Lindberghs." For a long while colored Greek Letter Fraternities were looked upon by the general colored public as snob societies devoted to wasting money by giving numerous dances and parties. Parents complained that John Jones wrote long letters home deploring the fact that his allowance was not large enough to keep up with more fortunate financially his fraternity brothers in their rounds of social pleasure. Most of the bad impressions whether deserved or undeserved of the fraternities are being rapidly erased by the constructive work being carried on by these societies, in aiding worthy colored students to obtain higher education. The leading men's fraternities and the women's sororities are well represented on the University of Minnesota Campus and in the two cities. A Minneapolis man, R. W. Cannon, is national president of the Alpha Phi Alpha, one of the leading fraternities. All of the fraternities are growing in numbers and importance. If the organizations continue their constructive programs they deserve great success and prosperity. BRING MORE CONVENTIONS TO MINNESOTA Minneapolis and St. Paul are ideal convention cities. Railroad facilities are unlimited with nine railroads running into Twin City terminals. Both of the cities have large and commodious convention halls. There are beaches and lakes aplenty. Amusement parks surround the cities; Canada is only five hundred miles away. The close proximity to Duluth and Lake Superior make a trip over the lakes for convention delegates from Eastern points a delight in itself. These two towns are destined to become the biggest convention gathering places in the country. What about making bids for our Negro conventions. The "white" chambers of commerce spend much money bidding for conventions, because conventions mean, aside from helpful advertisement for the communities in which they are held, much money for the merchants. Some of our folks will say colored Twin Cities can't handle a large convention. Well, St. Paul entertained them, the Elks, in 1908, and entertained them royally and well. Are we willing to admit that we have made no progress in our cities since 1908? One of the first steps the now being organized Business and Professional Men's Association should take is to select a working and efficient convention committee that will assist the churches, clubs, fraternal bodies and other organizations in bringing their conferences, meetings and conventions to the Great Northwest. Such things as these will stimulate race pride, encourage our business enterprises and give the Northwestern white man much needed view of the American Negro's progress and achievement along organization lines. On March 17, past, newsboys, throughout the country, handed out to eager purchasers, newspapers telling of a race riot, resulting from an attempted lynching and an attack on the Negro settlement in Coffeyville, Kansas. The news releases of the never none too friendly press associations, stated that the disturbance was the result of the alleged attack of three unidentified negroes, on two white girls. It was also stated that all of the many negroes arrested were released because nothing could be proven on any of them. This evidently infuriated the white hoodlum element of Coffeyville, who being bloodthirsty, immediately called for the blood of some black man, innocent or guilty it made no difference to them. All mobs are the same unreasoning animal pack. The rest is history, the whites as usual, took the law in their own hands, stormed the jail seeking victims; repulsed at the jail, they set out for the colored settlement, ostensibly to kill, plunder and burn, but the colored Americans of Coffeyville, were men, good, strong, true men who were determined that they would defend their homes to the last man. They were ready for the rapers of justice and what they did and how well they stood is also history. Kansas, border state, has a proud record of tolerance, being the scene of the operations of the immortal John Brown, and the governor immediately called out troops and order was restored. Normal conditions slowly returned but Negro Coffeyville was not satisfied and said so. They raised a fund for the investigation of the entire affair. Today, two months, 13 days after the disgraceful affair, the Associated Press despatches reluctantly give out the information that a white man has been arrested in Coffeyville, charged with the crime a colored man was supposed to have committed. The despatches also state that one of the girls, who was supposed to have been assaulted, has also been arrested as the accessory of the white man, accused of the crime. Same old story, guilty whites hide their dirty crimes behind the ever ready cry of "a Negro did it," many an innocent man, woman and child have suffered death, and worse because of such cases. Coffeyville, black Coffeyville has shown the way to all America. These men not only defended their homes but cleared the name of the often falsely accused race of its undeserved stain. Hats off to the colored Americans of Coffeyville. FAME FLIERS FRATERNITIES colored Greek Letter Fraternities in public as snob societies devoted to races and parties. Parents complain home deploring the fact that his step up with more fortunate financial bounds of social pleasure. And impressions whether deserved or rapidly erased by the constructive societies, in aiding worthy colored students men's fraternities and the work of the University of Minnesota Campus, man, R. W. Cannon, is national of the leading fraternities. Fraternities are growing in numbers to continue their constructive programs today. MORE CONVENTIONS TO MINNESOTA St. Paul are ideal convention cities nine railroads running into Twin Oaks large and commodious convention plenty. Amusement parks surround miles away. The close proximity to over the lakes for convention delivers itself. These two towns are deserving places in the country. Making bids for our Negro convention once spend much money bidding for a side from helpful advertisement for much money for the merchants. States can't handle a large convention. As, in 1908, and entertained them real that we have made no progress in our hopes the now being organized Business should take is to select a working man will assist the churches, clubs, and in bringing their conferences, meet the rest. Such things as these will stimulate enterprises and give the Northwest American Negro's progress and achieve HATS OFF TO COFFEYVILLE oast, newsboys, throughout the coun newspapers telling of a race riot, re and an attack on the Negro settle releases of the never none too fry the disturbance was the result of the groes, on two white girls. It was apposted were released be President Vice President Editor and Sec'y Treasurer TWIN CITY HERALD HERALD N From Harlem comes tidings of C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, Northeastern Life Insurance Co., N increase in business—Chicago has N City Herald Sports editor, given a bi Poro muddle cleared, Negro Americ after deluge—Chicago judge hits colo Rock, Arkansas—"Kip" Rhinelander re of Booker T. Washington unveiled Business men and women of Twin C stepping right along—News is what gets hotter and hotter—Negro voters sues. HERALD NEWS REEL From Harlem comes tidings of a Negro National Bank—The Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company building new home in Indianapolis—Northeastern Life Insurance Co., Negro owned concern announces large increase in business—Chicago has Negro daily paper—H. B. Rowe, Twin City Herald Sports editor, given a big writeup in one of its first editions—Poro muddle cleared, Negro America relieved—Southland still unwashed after deluge—Chicago judge hits color line a blow—Thousands leave Little Rock, Arkansas—"Kip" Rhinelander reported seeking divorce in Reno—Statue of Booker T. Washington unveiled in Atlanta—Colored Professional and Business men and women of Twin Cities to organize—Twin City Herald is stepping right along—News is what the people want—Mill City election gets hotter and hotter—Negro voters unusually interested in campaign issues. By F. G. Thomas Memorial Day has come and gone. A fine parade passed up Nicollet Ave. Monday afternoon, but conspicuous by its absence was the colored legion. That will never do, our boys must turn out with the rest of them, they are entitled to it and should not overlook the honor and patriotism which is theirs by heritage and sacrifice. A few years ago, the G. A. R. held their encampment in Minneapolis. In the long parade were scattered a number of our old soldiers, but after a while there came the solid companies of colored veterans—I shall never forget the roar and applause and approval that went up from the spectators all along the line of march—so it would be now if the Johnny Baker Post or any other company of our group should make a fine showing—get ready boys for the next Memorial Day. Passing by the new Auditorium I noticed the great preparations being made for the opening; the occasion being the Minneapolis Industrial Exposition. All of which takes my mind back to the first exposition Minneapolis ever had in 1886—forty-one years ago next September. I had arrived in Minneapolis the month of June that year and watched the erection of the building on the east side, now used by the M. W. Savage mail-order house. On the opening day I witnessed the great parade; at that time the colored 25th Infantry, U. S. A., was stationed at Fort Snelling and the troops were invited to participate in the parade. Some weak-kneed committeemen objected to the colored band, which was a part of the regiment, leading the procession, but Colonel Andrews said: "Either they lead, or we take no part," needless to say the colored band led the parade. Our own Professor Howard was cornet soloist in this band, although there were five other bands—a big number for that time. One of the main attractions at that exposition was the Royal Mexican Band from Mexico City. It was a large band and its playing was very delightful. The concerts were held on the third floor of the building, the seats were arranged in tiers like those in the gallery of the Metropolitan Theatre. This band used one section of those seats and were seated so that they rose in tiers up to the top. On the top-most row was stationed the drummers—in the center of which were the immense kettle-drums—they were the largest I had ever seen and were beautifully polished and splendidly tuned. The men of the band were of a swarthy complexion, but the man at the kettle-drums was very tall and dark which made him stand out more conspicuous than the others, and the way he could manipulate those drum sticks would make the present Jazz drummers turn green with envy. Jazz and rag time were not known then. Mr. W. C. Handy had not written the "Memphis Blues" nor had Alexander's Ragtime Band" come into existence, so the performances of this particular band were entirely new and the people went wild over him, especially when the Overture of William Tell was played in that last part he simply made those sticks dance and the band always had to respond to an encore and after a double encore. I used to watch the papers for the music program and when "William Tell" was on I was sure to be there in a front seat. The Exposition would last a month and our people always fared well—they were liberally employed and would have their group nights for singing the same as the rest—they were never forgotten in anything. In those days the incandescent light—the small elctric light we use now, was not perfected. We had only the big Arc-lights. In the evening Nicollet Avenue was illuminated by gas. The gas company laid pipes along the curbing and then erected arches across the street, from Bridge Square to Seventh Street with various colored glass shades, making a canopy that was very pretty and at that time wonderful. --- The Observer * * * * * * NEWS REEL A Negro National Bank—The Madam by building new home in Indianapolis— Negro owned concern announces large Negro daily paper—H. B. Rowe, Twin writeup in one of its first editions— a relieved—Southland still unwashed or line a blow—Thousands leave Little reported seeking divorce in Reno—Statue in Atlanta—Colored Professional and ties to organize—Twin City Herald is the people want—Mill City election unusually interested in campaign is- AN AFTERTHOUGHT ON DECORATION DAY Another Memorial Day has come and gone. Once more a grateful nation has stood with bared heads and silent prayer for three who laid down their lives for their country, or cheered the tottering steps and gray heads of those veterans who marched as a token of respect to those of their comrades who have gone before—all but our group. Where they were, we leave to the readers' conjecture. And yet is there any group that has benefited more by the sacrifice of those men living and dead than have we? Is there any group that should be more willing to show honor and respect for their own, for the part they played in making this country what it is, and perhaps, but for us might not have been, than should we? Small wonder that we are denied a share in the larger wonder, that we are scarcely considered in the economic and industrial life of the country, we who forget the part and seemingly have no thought for the future and its possibilities. If Nero fiddled as Rome burned, we are as carefree in our concern for the place we hold in the minds of our countrymen. Out at Lakewood cemetery, two men of our group were in evidence at the exercises and not a woman visible; and the presumption is that conditions were the same at other cemeteries. In the line of march in the afternoon four marches of our group were counted, out of three wars that this day was commemorating nor was the number who gathered along the line of march to pay homage to these men on this day which comes but once a year, relatively any greater. Yes, this is a white man's country, and will remain so until we by our attitude show that we are a part of it, made so by the toil, sweat and blood of our own, and are willing to pay our own this honor and homage due, and cherish the memory of the part they played as our heritage, as do other groups. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY HOUSE June 1st. 1927 The children of Phyllis Wheatley House appeared in a program at Chapel exercises at North High School Wednesday morning, June 1st, at 9:50. Twenty girls and boys took part in a Folk Dance, Soldiers' Drill and group of Flower and Bird songs The program was to show appreciation for the services rendered to the House by the North High Girls' Service Club who furnish teachers for Play Hour daily. The Junior and Intermediate Boys' Diamond ball teams continue to be the hard luck teams of the Settlement League. After playing "Bang-up" ball for five innings the Cubs went to pieces and Pillsbury easily won 20-3. "Tad" Crockett, Tiger pitcher, pitched a six-hit game against Wells but his support cracked and errors in the field counted for seven runs, Wells winning 11-6. The Exhibit last Thursday and Friday brought many visitors to Phyllis Wheatley House. Specimens of work done in Millinery, Lamp Shade, Venetian Art, Hook Rug, Embroidery were admired by critics and claimed to be exceedingly good. Many folks who did not realize such interesting and worthwhile classes were being held at the House expressed a desire to sign up for next year. Girls' Play Day on June 11th at the University is for all girls in Minneapolis. Any girl interested may ask to sign up at Phyllis Wheatley House immediately unless they have already done so in school. The Dance and Card Party given by the Atlanta University Alumni last Monday evening was well attended. The members of the committee are to be congratulated on the success of their party. The play, "His Best Investment," was repeated in St. Paul, Thursday evening, June 2nd, at the St. Paul Baptist Church. We rise and bow three times in the direction of the Twin City Pittsburg Courier representative. Thanks for the kind words. Would you like to make some money this summer? Call at the Herald Office, 26 N. First St. Let us tell you how. ```markdown ``` EDITORIAL To Editor of Twin City Herald. Dear Sir: I have just finished reading your May 28th edition which is the second of your papers to come to my notice and I am so well pleased with the general tone and make up of the same, that I think it but fair to tell you. In this connection I call especial notice to the splendid editorials in this issue and hope that the paper will continue as it fills a need in Minnesota and I am sure if it receives the patronage that it should, it will certainly be a blessing. I have been laid up with a stroke of Paralysis since last October and I am slightly improved enough so that I can be about my house. If there is any service that I can render your paper, you may count on me. I wished to be numbered among your subscribers and boosters. If you will send me a bundle of papers, I will have my daughter dispose of them to prospective subscribers and we shall be pleased to send you any news notes worth while if you so desire. It has always been my sincere hope that the three leading cities could be closely linked together through the medium of a good newspaper and their efforts socially, politically, and economically made more effective The Biggest Event To be given Littlest People The A BABY SPONSORED Womens' Auxiliary FANNIE M. S. At Assembly Room Monday Night 55 Babies. $10 The stentorian tones of N But the prattle of babies Dean Wm. Pickens Natio logical reasoning is offs humor will be present. Monday Evening June 20 Phone—Geneva 2071 THE DUNB Rooms By Porters' and Wai Clean. Quiet, Homelike 723 V Office DY Lundberg Auto Repairing TIRES, TUBE ACCESOR SPRING REPAIRING AND WELDING A. Robert Lundberg Geneva 8681 Biggest Event of the To be given by the Great People in The Annual BY CONT SPONSORED BY Auxiliary of the N. A. FANNIE M. SHANKS, Pres. At The Bombly Room Court B Sunday Night June 20th 19 Babies. $10.00 Prize to pop Victorian tones of Monarchs moves k prattle of babies moves the world. m. Pickens National Field Secreta reasoning is offset only by his kee will be present. Evening June 20th 8:15 o'clock C a 2071 E, G. THE DUNBAR HOUSE Rooms By Day or Week Porters' and Waiters' Headquarter Homelike 723 Washington Ave. So. Office DYKWATER 2843 Lundberg & Carlson Firing TIRES, TUBES AND ACCESORIES 2906 C FURNING AND WELDING MIN The stentorian tones of Monarchs moves kingdoms. But the prattle of babies moves the world. Dean Wm. Pickens National Field Secretayr whose logical reasoning is offset only by his keen wit and humor will be present. Phone—Geneva 2071 E, G. HARRIS. Prop. THE DUNBAR HOUSE Rooms By Day or Week Porters' and Waiters' Headquarters Clean. Quiet, Homelike 723 Washington Ave. So. Minneapolis Jacob Andresen Co. Manufacturers Electric Lighting Fixtures Electric Appliances and Radio Corner 3rd & 3rd So. Geneva 2523 California H. JAMES A. Hand Work A race concern empl We Call Fo 1910 E. Franklin Ave. & 3rd So. Minn. California Hand Laundry JAMES A. LEWIS, Mgr. Hand Work our Specialty race concern employing race employ We Call For and Deliver klin Ave. California Hand Laundry JAMES A. LEWIS, Mgr. Hand Work our Specialty A race concern employing race employees We Call For and Deliver 1910 E. Franklin Ave. Minneapolis CARL OLSON Shoe R All Work 717 East oe Repair All Work Guaranteed 717 East Lake Street Shoe Repairing All Work Guaranteed 717 East Lake Street Mail Bag through concerted action. With kind personal regards believe me. Yours very truly, George B. Kelly, Chairman, Executive Board Duluth, N. A. A. C. P. BEST EDITORIAL—PUBLISH THE N. A. R. P. MEMBERSHIP The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in Kansas City should publish the names of its members. The place which the Association fills in our scheme of things is too essential for the men and women who compose it, to be unknown to the whole people. Unlike many propagandist organizations, it has an unbroken record of constructive service. It always takes lawful steps toward the end desired. Its white and its black members can well afford to be known for their part in its unholding the law. It is an honor to be a contributor to the defense of the ballot, to the betterment of the home, to the security of travel. The local branch will be wise to make it a fixed policy to publish the names of their whole membership here at regular intervals. It will serve a double purpose. It will not only give honor where it is due, but it will disclose the fact that some persons who talk large about race uplift have talked and that is all. K. C. Call. event of the Year even by the people in town Annual CONTEST FORED BY of the N. A. A. C. P. SHANKS, Pres. The—— m Court House June 20th 1927 0.00 Prize to the most popular baby Monarchs moves kingdoms. m moves the world. National Field Secretayr whose set only by his keen wit and th 8:15 o'clock Court House E, G. HARRIS. Prop. AR HOUSE Day or Week ters' Headquarters Washington Ave. So. Minneapolis WATER 2843 & Carlson S AND IES 2906 Chicago Ave. MINNEAPOLIS Hours S. Carlson Minneapolis, Minn. and Laundry LEWIS, Mgr. our Specialty employing race employees and Deliver Minneapolis epairing Guaranteed Lake Street Geneva 8682 ~ ) UU EEE — LOCAL AND PERSONAL ee 5 eer re Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Wilson of St. Paul, and Mr. and Mrs. David Francis of Minneapolis, motored to Fox Lake over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gilbert, 3123 18th Ave. So., spent the holidays. in Chicago, visiting relatives and friends, returning home Tuesday, ac- companied by Mr. Gilbert’s mother, Mrs. Lucretia Gilbert of Chicago, and formerly of Indianapolis, Ind. - The Fellowship Club will give the sixth prize in the N. A. A. C. P. Baby contest. The Women’s Auxiliary of the Min- neapolis branch N. A. A. C. P., held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday afternoon at Phyllis Wheatley House and perfected their plans for the close of the Baby Con- test. Mrs. Albertia Huggins of Mem- phis, Tenn., gave a short talk on the Flood conditions and the relief of the refugees quartered in the State Fair Grounds at Memphis, and answered a large number of questions asked by the members at the close of her talk, bringing out the very pitiable state of existence of our people. The Women’s Auxiliary by a unani- mous vote decided to solicit funds and clothing to be sent to the flood sufferers through The New Orleans branch of the N. A. A.C, P. For any information call Locust 2449 or South 3347. Coincident with the comnig of Wil- liam Pickens of the National office and director of the Baby Contests over the country, the close of the baby contest will be held in the assembly room at the Court House on June 20th, instead of at Phyllis Wheatley House June 16th as stated before. Mrs, Ella Griffin, 2429 Fourth Ave So., received the news of the death o! her sister, Mrs. Georgia Petitt 0! Thomson, Ga. Miss Cora Robinson, 4541 Fremon' Ave. So., spent the week end in St Paul, Minn., the guest of Mrs. Ida B Smith, an old friend and school mate Mrs. Jessie Sheppard entertainec with a Matinee party at the Henne pin Orpheum on Saturday, honoring Mrs. J. C. Huggins of Memphis. Mrs. R. A. VanHook, 3612 Ellio Ave., received news of the death o her sister in St. Louis, Mo., on Thurs day evening. Mr. and Mrs, R. J. Willis, 1814 15th Ave. So., entertained Mrs. J. C. Hug gins at dinner on Saturday evening Covers were laid for eight. Mrs. W. O. Turner, wife of Rev. W O. Turner of Sioux City, Iowa, wa the house guest of Mrs. Harry Allen 3816 Fourth Ave. So., during her sta: in this city, while attending the West ern Baptist Convention. Mrs. Alle and Mrs, Turner have been friends fo more than 25 years. Rudolph Ellis, little son of Mrs. M Ellis, 3833 Fourth Ave. So., receive serious cuts on his head and fac while crossing the street Monda; To report any of your social or clu news call Locust 2449. Mrs. Lloyd Slaughter, 713 Bryan Ave. No., left for the East, Tuesda: evening, and will spend about fou months in Jamestown, N. Y. Mr: Slaughter will also visit relatives an Continued on page 4 NOTICE There will be an important meet- ing of the shareholders of the Twin City Herald, Wednesday, June 8. Professional Cards Telephones: Office, Cedar 1673; Residence, Dale 0918 Office Hours: 10 to 11 A. M., 12 to 1 P. M., 3 to 5 P. M.; Sunday, 10 to 12 M. Dr. Valdo Turner Office Dakota Bldg., 54 W. Seventh St. Res. 386 N. St. Albans ST. PAUL —_———— Hours: 1to5:30P.M. Office and Residence 7 to 9:15 P.M. Cherry 7969 Sunday by Appointment R. J.C. BROWN, M. D. Office and Residence 638 Sixth Avenue North Specialists in Minneapolis, PHYSI0-THERAPEUTICS Minn. _ GALE P. HILYER Attorney at Law 520 New York Life Bldg. Atlantic 7130 Colfax 6720 DR. M. J. RICHARDSON — DENTIST ATLANTIC ‘909 Marquette Ave. 0598 Minneapolis Main 5252 We Appreciate Your Patronage OSCAR P. GUSTAFSON Jeweler and Optician 4 Se. 4th St. Minneapolis ST. PAUL NEWS Mrs. A. P, Stanley, returned to her home in South Bend, Ind., after spend- ing two weeks visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Landy of 593 Iglehart Ave. Mrs. Stanley is the South Bend rep- resentative of the “Gary Daily Sun.” H. W. Strother returned from Chi- cago where he has made his home for the last four years. He now lives at 817 Virginia Ave. Attorney R. C. Crump of Gary, Ind., was week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Landy of 593 Iglehart Ave. Prof. L. N. Bowen arrived from Oklahoma City, Okla. Mr. Bowen for the past year has been principal of Metumka High School of that city. He has spent the last three summer vacations at 690 University Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Tracey Young of 320 W. Central Ave. entertained at a din- ner party on Thursday, May 26th. Covers were laid for ten. Mr. Young also entertained his brother from New York over the week end, Mrs. Caldwell Watkins returned to her home in Chicago, May 27th, after spending a week with parents. Mrs. Harriet Bell Smith of 305 N. Chatsworth St. will succeed Miss Farr at Welcome Hall. Miss Farr resigned to go to Duluth after many years of efficient service. Mrs. Smith, comes well recommended and we are very fortunate to be able to secure her services, “The Minstrel” given at the Y. W C. A. was a huge success—one of the | cleverest and most unique of the sea. son. , A record crowd attended, anc '| went away well pleased. Mrs. M. S. Reed and Mrs. E. Sen ate of Memphis, Tenn., are visiting | Mrs. J. B. biack of 673 W. Centra | Ave. | Hudlin Greeve, a student at th _| University of Iowa, arrived in St ; Paul, Sunday morning. He is stay ing with Mrs. Calloway, 643 W. Cen tral Ave. : Messrs. Maurice Rob and C. C. Ben , ton, Junior Medics at Meharry Uni versity, Nashville, Tenn., arrived it : the city last week with the expecta tion of staying throughout the sum ‘|mer months. They are staying witl ‘| Mrs. Calloway, 643 W. Central Ave. ! Mr. F. I. Washington, a former stu dent of dentistry at the Universit: | of Wisconsin, arrived in the city Sun >|day morning. Mr. Washington i t staying at Mrs. E. B. Johnson’s resi f dence, 658 St. Anthony Ave. Miss Antoinette McFarland sur "| prised her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A McFarland, 493 Whitall Street, b : dropping in unexpectedly upon ther -|from Chicago, last Sunday morning *| Miss McFarland is a well known Uni _| versity of Minnesota student. S CLUBS | The Harriet Lubman Civic Leagu: y|which has meeting at the Wilde -| Bldg. during the winter months, ha n| disbanded until September. r Kappa Alpha Psi, University Minnesota, announces the initiation « [.| Earle Onque of Minneapolis. Th d| ceremony occurred Saturday, June 4t! e| Mr. Onque is a student in the Bus 7,|ness College at the University. b Eta Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alphi held its regular meeting Saturday: t| May 28th, at Shevlin Hall on tt y| University of Minnesota campus. r Miss Nilee Luckee, 1191 Sherburn ;. | Avenue, has started the roller skatin d|fad among her friends. Miss Lucke has attained a degree of perfectic on the skates which is greatly e1 vied by her friends. | Classified Wants POTT’S RESTAURANT The home of good eats Steakes, Chops, ete. 313 Rondo St. St. Paul Furnished rooms for rent by day or week, 211 Eleventh Ave. S. For Rent—furnished room for cou- ple. Phone So. 5515. —3—2t For Rent—Modern Flat, 6 rooms, sun-parlor—walking distance. See J. S. Wright, Main Post Office. FURNISHED ROOMS—$2.50 per week and up. The Dunbar House, 723 Washington Ave. S., Phone Geneva 2071. People’s Restaurant The Home of Good Chili Special Sunday Chicken Dinner Kent and St. Anthony St. St. Paul FOR RENT—38901 Fifth Ave. So., 6-room modern duplex for rent. Mc- Dew, 10 So. Third St., At. 0621. FOR SALE—Modern Bungalow and Garage near Third Ave. So. and For- tieth St. If you want bargains in real estate see McDEW 10 So. Third St. TWIN CITY HERALD | Go to Church Sunday MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL BAPTIST C Baptist Memorial Baptist C! Bethesda Baptist Church, 1118 8th Corner Rice and Fulle street S., H. C. Parsons Pastor. 11 A. Mi—“Does Religio Morning Worship, 10:45, 8 P. M.—“Experiments Sunday school, 12:15. B. Y. P. U.,| Worthy of Regard.” 6:30. Evening service, 7:45 9:30 A. M.—Sunday Sel Parsonage, 2737 11th Ave. South.| 6:30 P. M—B. Y. P. U. Prayer Meeting Thursday, 8:00] Come and worship with P. M. body welcome. Zion Baptist Church, Seventh and Hoag Ave. North. Sunday school—9:30 A. M.” Morning service—11:00~A. M. Evening service—7:30 P. M. Rev. C. B. Burton, pastor. St. Peter A. M. E. Church, 22nd Street, Elliot and 10th Ave. S. Morning service—10:45 A. M. Sunday school—1:00 P. M. Evening service—7:30 P. M. Rev. H. C. Boyd, pastor. St. James A. M. E. Church, corner Fourth Street and 15th Ave. ~ ~ Sunday school—9:30. Morning service—10:45. Christian endeavor—6:30. — Night Services—7:30. Rev. C. R. Waters, pastor. BORDER M. E. CHURCH Fourth Ave. N. and Lyndale Bible school—10:30 A. M. Morning Worship—11:30 A. M. Young People’s Society—6:30 P. M. Evening worship—7:30 P. M. Bible study, Wednesday evening— 7:30 P. M. WAYMAN A. M. E. CHURCH Service every Sunday at Phyllis Wheatley House. Morning service, 11:00 A. M., evening service, 8:00 P. M. Sunday school, 9:30 A. M. Everybody welcome. Rev. H. C. Clay- brook, pastor. The Church of God in Christ, 616 Lyndale Ave. N. Morning services—11:00 A. M. Evening services—6 P. M. * Rev. F. Chaney CHURCH OF GOD | 578 Eighth Avenue North . C. M. Hicks, Elder Residence—561 Eighth Avenue No. Preaching Sunday—11:00 A. M. and 8:00 P. M. Preaching Wednesday—8:00 P. M. Bible School Sunday—1:00 P. M. Bible Study Class, Sunday—5:00 P. M. Children’s Meeting, Sunday—5:00 P. M. MINNEAPOLIS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1201 Emerson Ave. N. Sunday School—3:00 P. M. Afternoon Worship—3:30 P. M. —Rev. Church, Pastor. Miss Leah Minor, daughter of R. C. Minor, 471 W. Central Ave., is ex- pected in the city early in June. Miss Minor has spent the winter in Waco, Texas, teaching music at Paul Quinn College. A cousin will return with Miss Minor to spend part of her vaca- tion also in St. Paul. OUR ROY sconuTS. Much credit is due J. Wesley Kelly for the very efficient way he has han- dled the boys in his charge. Accord- ing to Mr. Braken, now in charge of N. W. and Lone Scout programs ove1 W. C. C. O., Mr. Kelly’s troupe was among the best in the summer camp last year. They took an active part and brough favorable comment from the white press for their very good program at the “Round Up” at the Municipal Auditorium; we are proud to note they are among the best ir the Northwest. The following boys of Troop 55, succeeding in passing their first class test in May, at the board of Review: J. W. Kelly, Jr. Raymon Perry. Faulters, Warren Grissum and Ev- gene Bradley also Harold Mitchell passed the second class test. Mrs. E. Kelly, former St. Paul resi- dent, has charge of the restaurant in the Drexel Recreation Parlor, Duluth, Minnesota, owned and operated by Calum Williams. Notice—If you receive the Herald by mail and don’t want it kindly re- fuse it upon delivery by postman so we may check you off our lists. Our advertisers deserve your con- sideration. O. A. SUNDIN Gatlor Give Me a Trial I guarantee satis‘zction Phone Dykewater 5983 734 E. Lake St, Minneapolis METHODIST St. Paul Baptist Church Mackubin St. and West Central Ave. Services = Sunday School—9:45 A. M. Preaching—11:00 A. M. B. Y. P. U.—6:30 P. M. Preaching—7:30 P. M. PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH Cedar and Summit Street Rey. Lee W. Harris, Minister Dale 8193 719 St. Anthony Services Every Sunday 10:30 A. M.—Prayer Meeting 11:00 A. M.—Song Service 11:30 A. M.—Preaching 12:45 P. M.—Sunday School Evening Service Little Pilgrim, Grotto and Central 6:00 P. M—Junior B. Y. P. U. 7:00 P. M.—Senior B. Y. P. U. 8:00 P. M.—Song Service | Order of Service 8:30 P. M.—Preaching Monday, 8:30—Pilgrim’s Men’s Fel- lowship Tuesday, 7:30—Boys’ Rangers, and Scouts Wednesday—Praise Service and Bible Study. We extend to the public a cordial welcome to our services of worship. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. W. H. Griffin, Pastor Corner Dale and W. Central Street Sunday Services Sunday School—9:30 A. M. Preaching—10:45 A, M. Allen C. E. League—6:30 P. M. Preaching—7:45 P. M. Mid-Week Service Friday—Class and Prayer Meeting, 8:00 P. M. CAMPHOR METHODIST CHURCH Corner, 13th and Broadway Preaching—11:00 A. M. Sunday School—12:30 P. M. Prayer Meeting>8:00 P. M., Wed- nesday. ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 377 Farrington Ave. “Morning Worship—11:00 A. M. Sunday School—12:30 P. M. Evening Worship—7:00 P. M. Public invited. Free Delivery To All Parts | of City OurEcenomyMarket 902 6th Ave, No.. Minneapolis GROCERIES Poultry and Meats Hyland 9746 McDUFF WOODARD. Prop. Hear—MR. A. SAMUEL BESS A. Lyric Baritone of Galveston, Texas In Song Recita! under the auspices of Zion Baptist Choir June 9, Phyllis Wheatley House Marrienne Jeffrey, A¢companist Rev.C. B. Burton, Pastor at 8:30 Admission 35c —————_—_—__—_—__- Make Reservations For Private Parties ALEXANDER TeaRoom &Night Chicken Club Dale 7175 Res. Phone--Elk 1618 Office--Phone Gar. 1500 McGavock Mortuary 550 Rice St. St. Paul, Minn. John Anderson, for many years a chef cook, is entering business on his own. 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FORWARDS $145.78 FLOOD RELIEF TO’ NEW ORLEANS New York, May 27.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, dur- ing the past week has received the sum of $145.78 in donations for the relief of colored sufferers from the Mississippi floods and has forwarded checks for that amount to Dr. George W. Lucas, President of the New Orleans Branch, which has volun- teered to administer these funds. The contributions have come from the following sources: Mount Olivet Baptist Church, of New York, $114.25; students of the Merriman School, Oakland, California (through M. Ross), $31.53. WE NOTE THAT Theophilis Lewis, theatrical writer and dramatic critic of the Messenger, has been made editor of the Interstate Tattler, the well-known New York weekly. Jack Johnson, former world’s cham- pion prize fighter, is writing his memoirs, some story Jack should tell. It is just three months to winter. It doesn’t pay to spend all of it for summer gasoline in the Gopher state. ‘I know—I speak from hard and bitter experience, A premature peek ‘into the new Elks’ Rest leaves the impression that Ames Lodge will have about the fin- est home among our Elks west of the Mississippi. | \ (NESTS ia ais ate i a kr ae ee Ph, = a ai es a exe Z aad ie 2 he ees oa eee 3 2 Bae i Sauer jet oh : og tes ie " as ane + . r f i ; te 5 = f $ “ eas : ere Ste ra a ee St | ) F Ze PT SPORTS SQUIBS OF SPORTS By Hamlet “Kid” Rowe The amateur boxing card at Elks’ Hall Monday evening, May 31, was very amusing as well as interesting; in the main event there were some very interesting moments, especially during the terrific rounds when Ben- nie King would send Warren Breed- ing to the canvas with hard right crosses. In the second round Breed- ing had King out on his feet, but did not have the strength to put over the knockout. King recovered during the rest peridd and came back in the third and final round and gave Breed- ing the worst of the argument. With proper training we believe that Breed- ing can beat King, as he is the pos- sessor of a hard right The other bouts were as follows: Billie Born beat Kid Hayward, Kid Bob was defeated by Kid Bannon, Bat- tling Lewis and Eddie White fought a very interesting draw. Battling Siki, Jr., demonstrated his superiority over George Jackson. In this bout Siki kept the crowd in an uproar over his anties and peculiar style of mill- ing. Siki rivals his namesake as a ring ciown, Promoter Eddie L. Boyd end Matchmaker J. Harry Palmer, Jr., arranged the card which met the popular approval of those present. The next fistic affair will have a bet- ter attendance. Irving “Puss” Rhodes was timekeeper, Hamlet B. Rowe, an- nouncer. The contests were under the auspices of Ames Lodge of Elks. -* * Billy Freeman pitched for the Han- cock baseball club Decoration Day at Hancock and beat Benson, Minnesota, by a score of 3 to 2. The game went 11 innings and Freeman knocked the only home run of the game. * * * Jock Malone and Wolcott Lang- ford, the black tiger, will meet in a seecnd 10-round encounter at Logan Square Ball Park, Chicago, June 3. ‘They fought a draw in their first fight which occurred in St. Paul sev- eral weeks ago. *_ ¢ © Promoter Mike Collins will use two colored fighters, Bearcat Wright and Jimmie Mollett, on his next card, June 7, at the new Auditorium, ** * The Sanitary Uptown baseball team played at Oxford Heath, Sunday, May 29th, and won in the 11th inning by a score of nine to eleven. We are pleased to know that we have a win- ning team and again ask you for your support. se * Wm. O’Shields went to Madison, Wis., with the University team for the two-day meet of the “Big Ten.” Bill made placement in the prelimi- naries, but owing to the downpour ef rain and mud on track was not suc- cessful in finals as he had a very bad part of the track to cover. oe ® Cecil Cocke, eastern quarter Na- tional Intercollegiate Mile Champ for 19265, failed to repeat this year, com- ine i> fourth. The Golden Circle Order of Scottish Rite Masons hold their first annual sermon Sunday, June 5th, at St. James Church, St. Paul. The public is invited. On Sfemorial Day, Daughter Ger- trude Thomas, Daughter Ruler Min- nehaha Temple, No. 129, I. B. P. O. E. W., accompanied by daughter Emma Thompson, Jessie Thomas Dora Pipkin and Cassie Hill visited the Cemeteries decorating the de- ceased daughters’ graves. The Men’s Episcopal Picnic com- mittee has announced that the pic- nic will be held at the state fair grounds, RE-ELECT A. G. BASTIS Alderman 6th Ward Political Rally At O. K. Hall Thursday Night June 9th 1312 Washington Ave. So, i ollie RE-ELECT Pe Pee Poet Cece caer coe 3 : Ee Po oe. oe . oo - < Be res Ok Ce ees ‘ oe =F ee Pe een cs oo a S Wee as Be ra + ce ‘ ee So a ae cs ee 8 eo eo 8 oe Se CS es . (oe C oo ge os ( =. See : , ; a ae Pe ae ee , Bee Pe oe. e ea ee ee P oe, Soe ir ee i eee sd bt ee a Res of : by ae an : 4 Ss) ij GEO E. LEACH Mayor Leach’s record of unquestionable fairness to our racial group entitles him to our vote, A vote for him is a vote to continue living in a well governed city Inserted by Hennepin County Negro Voters League or which $1.00 per finch is to be paid. 3 - Why ‘We Should Re-elect GEO. 8. SHEFFIELD Alderman Eighth Ward Mr. Sheffield has rendered a service of inestimable value to the City of Minneapolis for the past eight years in a broad, constructive, comprehen- sive and business-like manner and the upbuilding of our industrial, commer- cial and civic interests serving on many important committees. Regular in attendance at meetings of both committees and council, at all times advocating’ the practice of strictest economy consistent with the rapid growth and development of our city, displaying unusual business qualifications, executive ability, hon- GEO. S. SHEFFIELD esty and integrity; fearless in stand- ing for what is right, granting equal rights and justice to all, guided by the true ethics of good American citizen- ship, carrying out the great basic principles underlying all good govern- ments: the greatest good for the greatest number. Mr. Sheffield has proved himself tc be the type of substantial business man such as we need in our City Council. Mr. Sheffield received over one thousand more votes in the Primary Election than all other candidates combined, carrying every precinct. This is a wonderful expression of approval of Mr. Sheffield’s work in the City Council for the past eight years, A successful business man for a business man’s job. Residence, 2810 Park Ave. Prepared and circulated by A. B. Hall, 108 East 32nd St. The business firm of Rowe, Boyd and Olliver recently acquired Fisher’s pool room on Sixth Ave. No. at Lyn- dale. TWIN CITY HERALD POKEGAMA LAKE NEWS * May 29, 30 were enjoyed immensely on the beautiful grounds and groves of the Samford Investment Compa- ny’s Pokegama Lake Addition near Pine City, Minnesota, by more than 200 people. Music was furnished by the Johnnie Baker Post Band and short talks were delivered by prominent citizens of the Twin Cities. Mr. Wm. R. Morris, one of Minneapolis leading attorneys, gave a very nice talk, ad- vising people to make use of their opportunity to own a lake cottage site in this beautiful Pokegama Lake Addition. The club house and club dining hall recently furnished and equipped by the company and leased to Mr. -F. E. Abbey to cater to the keen ap- petites of over a hundred people. Every one seemed satisfied and re- ported a very enjoyable time. We understand that the week-end parties of our people that will be held on this Pokegama Lake Addition throughout the summer and fall sea- son will be something never before had in Minnesota, all partigs interest- ed in selecting a cottage site in this addition will receive full information concerning prices, details, ete., at the Samford Investment Company Office, 605 Temple Court Bldg., Minneapolis, -Minn., or from Dr. M. W. Judy, 3533 4th Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minn. ROBERT RAMSEY BURIED The funeral of our comrade, Robert Ramsey, which was held at Neal Un- dertaking Parlors, 5th and 24th St.. at 2 P. M., May 25, 1927, and Com- rade Perry arranged for members of Post to serve as pallbearers and also arranged with commander at Fort Snelling to furnish firing squad. The departed comrade was buried with full military honors. These ar- rangements were fully carried out un- der supervision of Captain Perry. In- terment at Crystal Lake Cemetery. Comrade Robert Ramsey served in 809 regiment, U. S. A., during the World War. He filed application for membership in Johnny Baker Post early in March and was made a full member of the post, April 10. We learn from the bereaved wife and mother that he was sick only a short time, and departed this life Sun- day, May 22, 1927. The Johnny Baker Post sincerely mourn the loss of this dear comrade. Adjutant Brown. We need a drug store owned and operated by colored men on the North Side. <q SHANNON RETURNS 9. C. Shannon, of St. Paul, mem- ber of the bureau of Industrial Rela- tions of the Pullman Company re- turned last week from a speaking tour which covered ten states. The purpose of this extensive tour accord- ing to Mr. Shannon was to acquaint the Pullman men with the workings of the Employee Representation plan. Mr. Shannon states that the plan as explained by him was enthusiastically received in all of the 18 districts that he covered. He addressed the porters of St. Paul, Wednesday morning and the Minneapolis employees Thursday. CHURCH NOTES The Memorial service under the auspices of the Col. Chas. Young, Coup No. 85, was held Sunday, May 29th, at Zion Baptist Church. This being the second year that the or- ganization has been in existence and in such short time it has made won- derful progress as its numbers num- ber twenty-two. The program was well carried out in such form credita- ble to a military organization. The service was to commemorate the passing of Chas. Sumner Smith, well known citizen of Minneapolis. The eulogy was read by Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, detailing the life and ac- tivity of Mr. Smith from early child- hood to the day of his death. May the organization ever live to keep in the minds of our people such persons who have sacrificed their all for the cause of justice—Lest they forget. Rev. Burton delivered a touching ser- mon to a well attended service. Wayman A. M. E. Sunday School elected Charlotte Davis, Jeanne Wright and Audery Dowdy for dele- gates to the District Sunday School Convention to be held in June, at St. James A. M. E, Church. Cleo Steele and Thelma Barbee are the League delegates. MINNEAPOLIS NEWS Se: ee ee May 30th. friends in N; Y. city and Washington, D. C., and will return home about the middle of October. Mrs. Henrietta Smith of 8th Ave. No. is visiting relatives and friends in Kansas City, Mo., and Kansas City, Kansas. Miss W. Gertrude Brown, head resi- dent of Phyllis Wheatley Settlement House, was called to her home in Charlotte, North Carolina, Friday, May 27th, on account of the illness of her father. Word has been received from Miss Brown that her father is much bet- ter and she hopes to be able to return to her duties in Minneapolis soon. Mr, and Mrs. Van White of oUc 11th Ave. No., are the proud parents of a fine baby boy. Mother and baby are getting along fine. There will be a Leach for Mayor meeting at Elks Hall, 6th and Lyn- dale Avenue No., Friday Evening, June 10th. There will be a Leach for Mayor and Bastis meeting at the Keystone Hall, 1818 Washington Ave. So., Thursday, June 9th. Mrs. Eva T. Dean, Mrs. J. C. Clark of Illinois, Mrs. E. Golder and Mrs. A. O. Jordan of St. Paul, Minn., were delegates to the Western Baptist Con- vention and house guests of Mrs. J. H. Burrell, 1311 6th Ave. No. Mrs. Burrell entertained in their honor, Tuesday, May 17. Covers were placed for sixteen honored guests of the con- vention and a delightful lunch was served with a pleasant evening spent. Mrs. M. Burrell served as chairman of the executive board of the Western Baptist Convention for two years and was elected in this session as chair- man of the Art and Needle Work and Cradle Roll of the West. Billy Young’s New Orleans Sere- naders played during the past week in Fargo, N. D. According to comment heard on Fargo streets by a Herald reporter this orchestra made a dis- tinct hit. While in Fargo they stopped at the home of Mrs. J. L. Martin, 66 Third St. No. Mrs. Amos Kimball of Duluth, niece of Mrs. Gertrude Thomas, 3021 First Ave. So., Minneapolis, has returned to Minneapolis to make her home again. Omego Psi Phi features informal party which was held in the ballroom of the University of Minnesota, Fri- day evening, June 3. The committee in charge of this delightful affair were Thomas B. Orum, W. S. Willis, Dr. A. Butler, J..Chenault and L. Pem- berton. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Williams, Dr. and Mrs. Phillip McCullough and Mrs. Edith Watson Perkins motored to Bertha, Minnesota, where they spent Decoration day and the week end as guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Donald- son. The trip was made in the Wil- liamses new Chrysler “60.” The par- ty made several delightful trips to adjoining towns. Wm. Smith, president Minneapolis branch of N. A. A. C. P., made a fly- ing visit to Chicago last week. Mrs. Ernest Whiting, 630 8th Ave. No., left Wednesday night for a short visit to Karisas City. Under New Management First Quality Meats. Fish and Fresh Dressed Poultry 1927 Broilers are in A. H. KNUTSEN, Prop. Col. 0374 3752 4th Avenue South Minneapolis Phone South 7954 : Established 1905 W. Squire Neal Guneral Directur 502 E. 24th Street Minneapolis, Minn. Phone South 3027 2209 Fifth Avenue South Ture CAPPAE Room and Board $5.25 and 6.25 a week Private Room and Board $7.25 Dinner served to the public By Appointment Sundays and Holidays from 1:00 te 2:30 o'clock ~-Fhone—Drexel 4768" “5 Se ae HENRY RENDAHL Carpenter and Builder 2629-15th Avenne South Minneapolis “My Methods Will Please You” Your Credit Jeweler MAX A. KOHEN 13 South 5th Street Diamonds - Watches Laundry Agency Bath in Connection Cigars and Cigarettes When In Duluth Visit Drexel Billiard Parlors 513 W Superior Street (In Basement) Soft Drinks Cafeteria Duluth, Minnesota CALVIN F. WILLIAMS Clothes Cleaned and Pressed Melrose 5953 Weekly Newspapers Ladies Invited (Continued from Page 1) are also numerous instances of bru- tality in the treatment of Negroes forced to work on the levees under the guns of soldiers and even white civilians, In many places, notably Greenville and Stop’s Landing, Negroes were thus conscripted, among them being an insurance agent, and they were kept at work even’ when it was plain the levee would break. When the break came, this insurance agent told me he saw some forty or fifty Negroes swept away by the waters, presumably to death. He managed to fight his way back to the levee. He is a graduate of Tuskegee. married, with a child and entirely trustworthy and reputable. He in- jured his foot in the break of the levee but was put to work on the levee at Greenville, being allowed to obtain treatment for his injury only wher that levee gave way two days later. ELKS OBSERVE MEMORIAL DAY Ames Lodge, 106, Elks’ Memorial Committee made their yearly pilgrim- age to the graves of their departed brothers. The committee visited three cemeteries, Lakewood, Oakland, and Crystal Lake, where appropriate and short ceremony was held. J. Ed. Stewart headed this committee for many years. He resigned this year and was succeeded in this work by Wirth Jones, Ames Lodge, Charter Member and Esquire of the Lodge for ten years, BEG PARDON In the news items regarding the Twin City Elks’ Oratorical Contest credit should have been extended to the Daughter Elks of Minnehaha Temple, No. 129, I. B. P. 0. E. W., for their participation in the success of the contest. They joined Ames and Gopher Lodges in financing the entire contest. Thomas Galbreath, pioneer business man, was injured in a motorcycle ac- cident early in May. He is recover- ing slowly. NAY! NAY! If you fail to pay your subscription it won’t be because we don’t come around to collect. Oh! No! Nine out of ten people can tell the editor of the average newspaper just how it should be run. But few can tell the editor how to keep it running. | 732 East Lake St. South 8539 3-1 Market House Two Stores Blue Ribbon Meat, Fruit and Vegetables Groceries We Deliver Free M.. Burgil, Prop, Minneapoli LEACH STANDS ON HIS. RECORD The Police. Force of Minneapolis is numerically below that of other American Cities of the same size. While raising our City to topmost rank in the nation in law enforcement, policemen are~still found available to protect our every school crossing, thus giving Minneapolis the lowest child fatality rate in the nation. Mayor Leach has sponsored sports programs for our youth, realizing that innocent sport is the surest and cheapest means of juvenile crime pre- vention. > He is personally active in the original project and helped secure the fund needed to organize the child- guidance clinic that has helped reduce our baby death rate to the lowest in ‘the world. Surely this service to our children merits our continued support and our vote for Leach for Mayor. The criminal element always wel- comes a change in city government, especially. when it involves the remov- al of an efficient Police Chief. While the new Chief is getting to know them, they are enjoying immunity. Office Tenure No business house prospers by fre- quent change of officers and even so our Cities are commencing to appre- ciate the need of retaining in office men who have proven their com- petence, Many American Towns boast of having the same Mayor at their head for longer periods than Mayor Leach has served. We believe the conduct of our citiy’s business is too im- portant to change our government, merely to permit others to have a turn at running things. The splendid administration of Mayor Leach has proven to be be- yond the attack even of his oppo- nents. Our fellow citizens well realize that whispering campaigns are but the last resort—used only when legitimate attack is impossible, and an evidence of such impossibility. The faithful soldier, firm but kind- ly officer, efficient executive and hon- orable gentleman has served us well and we want his tenure of office to be continued. We therefore, unite in asking you, Voter of Minneapolis, to join with us and support and Vote for GEORGE E. LEACH, for Mayor. Mayoralty Election—June 13th. HERBERT T. PARK, Campaign Manager. ° - Fraternal Directo - Ames Lodge No. 106, I. ap 0. E, W., meets second and fourth Tues- day of each month. Wm. R. Morris, secretary, 818 Metropolitan Life Bldg., Atlantic 1534.