The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-10-28

color.
That is anxious for the continued in
dustrial and commercial progress made
possible by our lamented friends, Pills
bury, Washburn, Lowry and scores Of
| their kind removed from US. My heart
is with you and distance cannot prevent
my earnest appeal for the united vote Of
my people for our true and loyal friend
| j. FRANK WHEATON,.
The League received it with wild
applause, and sent this reply
Atty. ]. Frank Wheaton.
IL West 135th st.
| New York City.
ment Of Otto s. Langum Tor Mayor. % re- re-
| ceived, read and submitted to the or
ganization. The Negro Voters League
Of Hennepin Co., unanimously endorsed
| Mr.. Langum for Mayor as you requested,
| also voted to extend you its thanks and
appreciation for the interest manifested
by you In the affairs Of our great city.
Charles Sumner Smith, Pres
Hamlet B. Rowe, Secy.
The resolution committee reported
as follows: F..
BE it resolved that
We. the Negro Voters League endorse
| the candidacy Of Hughes and Fairbanks
and all Republican candidates on our
| State Ticket. excepting Hon. Thos. Frank.
son for Lieut.. Governor.
We sincerely regret that Negroes are
forced to repudiate a Republican on his
record. He inaugurated the Wilson
Policy by in the
pecially desirable because Negroes would
not be sold lots.
We pledge our hearty support for OTTO
Republican Victory on Nov. Z, 1915.
| z. II. Southall. Chm.
| H. B. Rowe. Secy.
Charles Harden
W. M. Thompson
| Rev. M. w. Withers.
lnelr report was unanimously
adopted amid prolonged applause.
John A. Dickerson told of the polit-
ical possibilities and prestige of a
lieutenant governor and the necessity
of registration. No candidate for
lieut.. governor was endorsed. w. N.
Matthews of Atlanta, Ga, made q
short talk on effects of organization.
Hon. w. T. Francis spoke on behalf
of Republican ticket complimented the
initiative by the League, made a spe-
cial reference to the resolutions.
which he approved in letter and spir-
it, and advised the necessity of the
reelection of Hon. Thos. D. Schall,
my College Chur", who is blind
now, but when he had his eyesight
was blind to prejudice. prolonged
applause). Deputy Sheriff, John M.
Allison, spoke briefly and advocated
the resentment of non-recognition
given our race in stores, places of
amusement and refreshment. He said
that they should employ our young
girls and boys and treat US as people,
to get our patronage. Hon. w. r.
Morris was the last speaker. His re-
marks were in keeping with the Re-
publican traditions. He spoke of the
value of organization and highly en-
dorsed the resolutions, also of his
friend, Hon. Lowell P. Jepson, the
regular republican candidate for Con-
gress against "Tom." Schall, who was
compelled to file as a Progressive,
and highly praised Mr.. Schall as a.
lawyer. The Chairman closed the
meeting with few remarks for Cong.
Schall. He inquired, If Mr.. Morris
thought it advisable to support his
friend" and take chances of sacri-
ficing his races friend? Did he know
that it was triangular fight, where
the Democratic candidate would
surely win unless concerted Ne
gro vote? Did Mr.. Schall vote against
bill to decrease appropriations for
Negro schools in Washington and its
defeat saved Howard University. Did
not Miss Mamie Burroughs of the
National Training Schools, make a
| special plea for his return-when she
was here3 The League endorsed
Thos. Schall, by their enthusiastic ap-
plause. No action was taken as both
candidates will be asked to appear at
Labor Temple Hall on Monday even
ing, the 9th of November, when Mr..
Langum will be the principal speaker.
Mr. A. G. cambridge, Sr., Secy. of the
Citizens Mayorality Committee, spoke
and presented the famous Langum
Quartette, who rendered three cam
paign songs with humor and harmony.
The temporary organization was held
under the financial contribution from
the club-men, Messrs. Bert Thompson
of the South Side, Sylvester w.
Oliver of the "Working-men's, J. Ed.
Stewart of the Twin City Stag" and
Glover Shull of the "Porters' and
Walters, Atty. B. S. Smith, H. B.
Rowe and Editor Smith. They were
present and approved of the proceed.
ings. Clubs were not closed to make
crowd. ,...
1t was not candidates" meeting,
and their contribution for the Repub-
lican party in the time of their fl
nancial distress is worthy one. The
meeting was initial and the League
should prove permanent success.