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The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-02-13

Luther R. Hanson, assistant treas
urer of the Market Trust Company
of the Brighton District, was arrest
ed late Thursday on a charge of lar
ceny OF $I7l,ooo from the institu-
ton. Police officials said he had
confessed that he had taken money
from the bank for use in speculation.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-02-13

A, mo beer. no work slogan was
announced last week by representa-
tives OF 10000 building trades work
ers who voted to start movement
for a strike Throughout the State
July l. when the temporary war
time prohibition law becomes effect
i've
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-02-13

Judge Belden of Racine, >Wiscon-
sin Thursday dismissed the statutory
charge against DR.. David J. Roberts
of Waukesha, Wis, former state, vet
erinarian, involving his relations
with Grace Lusk, who killed Mrs.
Roberts that she might not have to
share Roberts love with his wife.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-02-13

The supreme war council met in
Paris Saturday to resume discussion
of the terms for extension of the
armistice which will be taken up by
Marshal Foch and his aides in
Treves, February II. 1t was believed
that provisions for further lessening
of the economic blockade of Ger
many would be enacted.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1919-02-13

said the boy consumed three half
pints of whisky within few hours
which caused his death soon after
ward, He was I6 years old.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-25
NEGROES ARE
PR0SPER|NG
Associated Negro Press Says
Cannot Keep Negroes From
Gaining andACCumuIating

Chicago, Oct. 23.-The Associated
Negro Press survey for the week
discloses unusual activity along real
ty lines in every section of the coun-
try. Never in the history of the
Race has there been such large
realty deals closed and contracts let,
for construction of residences, busi-
ness blocks, theatres, churches and
schools.
Notwithstanding the high cost OF
living, Colored people are showing
surprising financial resources. Every
where there is growing confidence
in financial cooperative investments.
In some instances, amounts arrange
from $500.000 to one Million Dollars.
This is almost an amazing evidence
OF progress.
Attention has been very respect
fully called to the Clearing House
Association Of Norfolk, Virginia, to
the fact that in their monthly state
lment that three Colored banks with
resources Of more than Million dol
lars, have not been included up-to-
date in the general report, 1t is be-
lieyed that the suggestions will have
the desired effect upon the Asso-
ciation.
The Conference of the National
League. on Urban conditions held
in Detroit, has been watched with
much interest by people throughout
the country because of the very con-
Istruotive work carried on by This
organization. Welfare workers OF
both races from every section of the
country were in attendance and the
Continued on page 81.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-25
|. v. v. TRIES To INFLUENCE NEGRO labor
IRE AMONG NEGROES in NORTH AND EAST
Claim Strike Only Weapon For Me-
gro In His Struggle For Justice

"The only power of the Negro is
his power as a worker; his one
weapon is the strike. Only by or
ganizing and refusing to work for
those who abuse him can put an
end to the injustice and oppression
he now endures.
Most labor organizations however,
shut their doors to the Colored peo-
pie. The American Federation of
Labor excludes him from any of its
unions as an inferior. In those to
which he is admitted he is treated as
an inferior. The Negro has no chance
in the old line trade unions. They
do not want them. They admit him
only under compulsion and treat
him with contempt. Their officials
who discourage strikes for higher
wages or shorter hours are always
ready as in the case of the switch
mans union to permit a strike to
prevent the employment of Colored
men.
This narrow minded policy of ex-
cluding the Negro from the trade
unions of the country forces him to
become strike breaker against his
will be closing legitimate occupa-
tons to him. The consequence is
racial conflicts such as the frightful
tragedy in e. st. Louis. H., in 1917.
There is one international labor
organization in this country that ad-
mits the Colored worker on a foot
ute equality with the
whites-the Industrial Workers of the
World"
The pamphlet then offers the Negro
absolute equality in the ranks of the
l. w. W., and pleads that the organi-
zation aims for more than a mere
less work and more pay"
But the ]. w. W., does not limit
its aims as do the trade unions" CON
tinues the pamphlet, ito less work
Continued on page 81.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-25

Pittsburg, Pa, Oct. 23.-With the
steel strike apparently settling into
a long drawn out struggle, local Off
cials are not concerned so much over
the prospects of disorder arising from
this specific Industrial situation as
they are over an eruption of l. W.
W.ism unconnected with the strike
Mayor Babcock received copies to-
day of the /. w. w. literature that
was distributed among the Negroes
of Akron, Ohio. Pittsburg alone has
a black population of 10000, while
the district here about has many Ne
groes, brought from the South in the
stress of war work.
Agitation has been going on here
among the Colored residents for
months, according to reports to the
police, and it is the municipal cleo
tions in the city. In the crowded
Fifth ward there is a hot three con,
cerned contest for Alderman among
a Negro and two white men.
Thru out this land of liberty, So
called" says the pamphlet" the Ne
gro worker is treated as an inferior;
he is underpaid in his work and
overcharged in his rent: Me is poked
about. cursed and spat upon; in
short, he is treated, not as a human
being, but as an animal as a best
OF burden for the ruling class. When
he tries to improve this condition, he
is showed back into the mire of deg
radiation and poverty and told to
keep his place.
He has, however, one weapon the
master class fears-the power to
fold his arms and refuse to work
for the community until he is guar
anteed fair treatment. Remember how
alarmed the South became over the
emigration of Colored workers two
years ago and what desperate means
were used to try to keep them from
leaving the mills and cotton fields? :?
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-25
PORO BUILDING
DECORATED
mural Tripartite" Is Unveiled
With Imposing Service and
Ceremony

st. Louis, Mo. Oct. .23.-The famous
Poro building of which Mr.. and Mrs
Aaron Malone are founders has been
newly decorated inside by the firm
of Marx & Jones. There are now
three immense panels in the lobby
called the Mural Tripartite," a tri-
butte to our Race. They are the
Genesis, Exodus and Apotheosis, and
each panel has an interesting. his
tory. Three heroic figures Of the
beautiful womanhood of the Race
personify Liberty and her hand maid
ems. One cannot but think as they
look at this picture that it expresses
fond hope. 1t really represents the
woman whose genius made the Poro
College possible, and On Sunday, the
veil was lifted. It was a notable oc-
casion In the Mound City, Bishop
G. S. Smith, eDtroit, Mich, Rev. Rev
erdy Ransom, New York, Bishop B
f., Parks, Chicago; DR.. A. ]. Carey
Chicago, were among the speakers
present An elaborate musical pro
gram was rendered. Rev. Dr.. Peck
pastor Of the church with Mr.. and
Mrs. Malone attend, was master ol
ceremonies.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-25
NEGRO MISSIONARIES
SAIL FOR LIBERIA
SENT BY BAPTIST MISSIONARY
BOARD.

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. ga party
of Colored missionaries from this
city will sail from New York on
Friday to take up their residence per-
manently in Liberia. They are DR..
R. M. Sisusa who is accompanied by
his wife and children: Miss Priscilla
Bryan, Miss Della =. Harris, Rev.
d. S. Nichols and Miss Ella Hooks.
They are being sent to Africa by the
Foreign Missionary Board of the Bap-
tist church and are being, accompan-
led by Rev. L. G.. Jordan, secretary of
the board, who will return to this
country about January ].
/ This missionaries will establish
missions and social centres in differ
ent parts Of Liberia and conduct an
active educational campaign. Fr.. Sis
usa came here boy from. Liberia,
IA years ago, and is graduate in
medicine. He is, returning to his
home country to practice. medicine,
where there is now only one ply
sician among two and one-half mill
lions Of Negroes. Miss Priscilla Bry-
an is. graduate dentist and will be
the first Of her profession to practice
in Liberia Miss Harris is grad
nate of social service training
school and will look after the social
center work.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-25
WHITES ORGANIZE
TO KEEP RACE PURE
WOULD STOP. VIOLATION OF
RACE LINES BY WHITES
SAYS MULATT0 TOO NUMEROUS
IN AMERICA

Birmingham, Ala, Oct 23.-At last
1t is here! An organization has been
formed in the South to preserve the
purity of the white race and to re-
strain white traitors, Some Organ
ization," Indeed. And not one who
is acquainted with its purposes will
question the effect that it has a Job
on its hand. One of the leading
spirits in the organization is one
Henry p. White of Marion, which
would seem that he has a fitting name
for the ultimate purposes.
The Birmingham News, (daily)
quotes at length on the organization
and says In part: "All of these race
riots have been caused by the at
tempt Of Negro men to override the
race line and to make white women
the victum of their lustful passions.
UnQuestionably, the notable outbreaks
in all directions this year are due 70
the bad education of Negro soldiers
in France and to the determination
OF some OF them to persist in enjoy
ing the privileges they were permit
ted by low class of French women,
who were more greedy of easy money
tnan OF regard Tor any high consider
alton of any sort.
But now comes white leader
from the Black Belt, where the pro-
portion Of Negro population is SO
great, 70 protest against another
feature of race relationship that has
not originated in France, or with
Negro soldiers. He takes UP boldly,
but politely the question of the vio-
lation of race lines by white men,
custom which all know has always
been to general in the South. He
speaks Of this violation as familiar
to every neighborhood.
mo matter what may be all the
causes Of this, common evil, this
great wrong, 1t is matter of tre-
mendous consequence to the white
Continued on page 81.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-25
MISSISSIPPI COM
MISSION FAILURE
PRAISE OF SOUTH NOT HEED
Ed BY RACE MEN

Chicago, ILL.,, Oct. 23.-The Farcial
Commission" that recently went into
Mississippi at the instance Of the
Chicago Association of Commerce and
brought back such glowing reports
from that wonderful country as be-
ing land of promise, has fallen flat
and those VINO have been watching
the effect, claim that the propaganda
lists of injustice will have to look
elsewhere for schemes to get the
Colored people to return South.
One of the most interesting COM
ments comes from the history of the
country, sent a committee of white
and Colored men to Mississippi to
study conditions in that state.
The committee was commissioned
by the Chicago Association Of Com
merce, the federal bureau Of labor
and organized labor. 1t has just
made its report, relating that 1t
found exceptional happiness, con-
tentment and prosperity among the
Negroes of Mississippi" The report
says that school facilities were
found to be good, churches adequate,
housing cOnOlllOnS DelnS HHprofeu
rapidly and race relations good"
The industrious Negro "is afforded
eSVkilent opportunities to became a
land owner. No. police oppression,
imposition or lawlessness was found"
The committee related that its facts
were secured from the Negroes
themselves, and we had the privilege
Of riding with them and surveying
their farms in automobiles they own"
That is the surprising report
brought back by northern investiga-
tors from state commonly repre-
sented as hating and abusing Ne
groes. 1t Is noteworthy that Mississ-
ippi business men recently issued an
invitation to Negroes who had mi
grated to the North to return.
One suspicion. however, suggests
itself. Did this Chicago committee
make its report so enhancing to get
rid OF the Negroes who have moved
"a Chicago, where they seem to be
unwelcomed? Is it propaganda to in
duce them to leave the city and state?
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-25
NEGROES ARREST
ED|N ST. LOUIS
|. v. Y. RAID
Alleged Race Riot Plans Jn-
covered. Prominent White
Anarchists In Alleged Plot

Race riots and general uprising
among Negroes Of st Louis. similar
to the disturbances recently insti-
gated in Arkansas, are believed to
have been nipped in their inception
here by series or raids and arrests
made by city detectives under Chief
snnegan and the federal authorities
throughout the last twenty-four
hours.
Not only did the raids indicate
that white workers Of the I. W. w.
were planning to stir the Negroes to
an upraising, but in raid on Vein
traub's Hall, 1414 North Grand ave
nue., late last night, the police found
that a Negro prisoner. already in
their hands, was booked to speak
Continued on page 81.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-25
NATIONAL RACE
CONGRESS SPEAKS
PLAINLY TO NATION
SAYS NEGRO KNOWS HIS ECO
NOMIC VALUE TO COUNTRY.
SOUTH MUST TAKE NOTICE

Washington, D. c., Oct. 23.-The
National Race Congress in its ad-
dress to the country says in part:
Patiently we have submitted to the
many acts of injustice heaped upon
us by an intolerant element of this
country, and still counselling law
and order and the observance Of all
forms of good government We say
now without reservation and with
firm conviction in the justice of our
position. that when It becomes mat
ter of self-protection, question of
life and existence-the man who does
not rise in his own defense is not
worthy Of citizenship in Republic
like these United States.
"If this nation desires to maintain
its proud position among the nations
Of the world and prove that it is a
democracy in deed as well as in word,
II must carry out the letter and the
spirit of its constitution. Any COVER
ment which has the right to make
its citizens bear arms in its defense
must by the same token have the
power to protect them. A nation
which proposes democratic pro-
gress for the protection of the weak
and oppressed people of the world
should inaugurate the same program
at home. Moreover, we believe 1t to
be in the interest Of good government
and in harmony with the spirit which
gave birth to this Nation that every
intelligent man and women, North
and South, should, should have the
right of suffrage.
Notwithstanding the fact that no
race representative was invited to
sit in its councils, we view with
qualification the effect now being
made in this city by the conference
called by the President of the United
States, to effect an adjustment of the
labor troubles existing throughout
the country, and respectfully recon-
mend the adoption Of similar action
on all grievous public questions.
THE migration Of the Colored peo-
pie now going on from the several
southern states is primarily due to
the lack of safety of the home and
is indicative to the fact that the
Negro is sensible of the economic
value of his labor. This movement
clearly demonstrates to the South
that ali forms Of prescription, Jim
Grow cars, segregation, and lawless-
ness must cease; and better school
facilities, better housing conditions,
and better wages must be provided
If the migration is to be checked.
The influx of a large number Of new
groups to the congested cities of the
North calls for the active cooperation
of all concerned SO that. as soon as
possible, the new comers may be as
simulated to their new environment.
I'VE advocate obedience to law;
strict morality; temperate habits;
the practice of thrift and economy;
the acquisition of education and prop
'ertyl and counsel our people every
where to take advantage of all educa-
tional opportunities offered them. We
call upon all state authorities to
make equal and adequate appropris
ations for school buildings, salaries
for teachers and provide for a mimi
mum school term of six months"
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-25
PRINTERS STRIKE BRINGS NEW
PLANT.

Newark, N. ]. Oct. 2S.--on account
Of the. pressmen and feeders strike
in the East, the New Jersey Observer
has purchased printing plant with
cylinder presses and will run as us
ual. The Observer is one of the most
progressive newspapers in the county.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-25
HEGRO'S SENTENCE SUSPENDED
IN GEORGIA.

West Point, Ca, Oct. 2s.-Lee Watts
.Colored, was found guilty of killing
David Simpson, white, on the Hugh
ley Farm, last March, and sentenced
to be hanged. Sentence was sus-
pended pending an appeal for a new
trial.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-08
Ag Charles CShiclG GaanS ok

cannot be figured on for backspin
over 80 yards. II should never be
used in a bunker for sand and dirt
gets into the corrugation and correct
impact with the ball IS rendered i'm
possible. In playing with a stopum
one should brace the left knee for
the follow through and play boldly.
a player should also guard against
the tendency TO play short with a
stopum. l take great pains not to
get the handle Of this club in the
palm of my hand for the stroke with
the stopum is a sensitive one and to
be played properly should be felt
through the fingers. I press down
on the club hard with my fingers to
make this feeling more pronounced
and therefore a better guide 10 me.
L play the stOpum just as / do my
wooden club except that the stroke
is shorter and blow is made u little
snappier The short swing and the
long swing are practically identical.
When the lie permits / usually take
little chips of sod with the stroke.
And let me add here that the
whole plan of my game tends to-
ward simplifying it. L tsirve for sim
ilarity in all shots, believing this the
correct method of playing golf we'll.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-08
TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP
ATTRACTS MANY STARS

CHICAGO. July Announce
ment was made Monday of entry Of
WiEaW 81 tBnlyl Johnston of
san Francisco. and Samuel HARDY
chicago. M the national clay Coarr
tennis championships which open
here Saturday.
Followers of lawn tennis regard
the team as most formidable. poirt-
ing ont thar Johnston was national
singles chamoion IN 1919 and Flav-
dy won the clIy court patriotic tro-
ply IN 1919.
other entrants in the matches.
which, IL was sand viii attract two
thousand persons al each session.
were W. r. Tilden. jr.. Of Phiadel-
phia. and Vincent Richards. Nouk-
ers. y. Y. r.. l. Murray of Niagara
Falls y. Y. and : II. Nosheil Of
Brooklyn. and Wallace Johnson Of
Cynwyd. Pa. and Ichiya Kumugae
o. Japan
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-08
INDOOR SPORT IS
NOW HANDING BIC
JESS SYMPATHY
But Hamilton Says eX-Champ
Does Not Deserve it as
He Was in Condition.
BY r. c. HAMILTON.

NEW YORK. July $. The popu
lar indoor sport following the ascen-
sion of Jack Dempsey 20 the throne
or worlds heavyweirht champion
ship. is passing out sympathy 90
Jess Willard because the biz Kansan
was not i'm condition
Nothing could be further over
drawn. willard was in ss good con
dition as at any time in his life TIE
fell a victim OF his own egotism
which exposed him 10 rapid fire or
greater punching than ne ever be-
fore had faced. lie treated Dempsey
I'm the first round as though he eN-
peCted his challenger to be awed
by the presence of champion
Able TO Walk None
To say that Willard was not in
condition would be 20 ignore the fact
that he was knocked down six times
in the first round by blows any
one OF which would have stopped an
ordinary man then and there he
was able TO walk TO his corner after
each round and from the ring after
the battle.
Willard has been greatly criticised
for his failure 10 come 20 scratch I'm
the fourth round. He has been called
yellow. but he wasn't Willard. not
being a fighter. could not understand
why he should be expected 20 take
any more punches He had been
beaten sufficiently 20 make him real
ize that he could not retain the
championship. His face was smash
ed. His wife was in the arena.
Friends were there. He wanted &c
save them further agony
Good for Boxing Game.
Wizards action, however. IL NAV
be said, was a good thing for box
ing. Too many enemies Of the gams
eagerly watch for bloddy encounters
TO hold up before the public as rea-
sons for calling a halt 10 pugilism.
Dempsey's next bout probably
will be with Willie Meehan. who
holds four round decision Over
him and then there probably viii b.
a great championship affair between
Joe Beckett, the Britisher. and the
new champion. for few persons
doubt that Beckett viii defea
Georges Carpenter for the Euro
pean title. In the meantime Demp.
sey will have a round OF circusing o,
theatrical work
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-08
WILLARD ON WAY HOME.

TOLEDO, O., July S.-Jess Will
lard, dethroned heavyweight cham
pion of the world, Monday night Is
on his wax to his Lawrence. Kas.,
home, and permanent retirement
from the ring.
Willard. accompanied by his wife,
and two personal friends, began the
long motor trip late this afternoon.
The defeated champion is making
the trip in a seven-passenser car he
purchased mere during his training
period for his contest with Jack
Dempsey. Willard expects the trip
will consume about a week. The
swelling over his left eye had entire
" disappeared and the only marks
he bore was "A slight discoloratiOn
over the eve and a cut lip.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-08
PRACTICE HELD BY
| MANY ON MONDAY
erome, Arizona, Has First
Man at Traps = Many
Women Present.

Jerome. Ariz. claims the honor
bf having the first trap shooter 10
Ftep on the 81. Joseph Valley Gun
fluo's grounds IN Muessel Grove.
when Mr.. Gardner was the first 10
put in an appearance for 14th an
hual Indiana state Championship
II can easily be seen from the
scores turned in Monday that some
pr the best shots in the United
States are present for this tIGosier
event.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-08
GIANTS BACK IN
FIRST POSITION
Capture Double Header From
Cellar Champs, Going Ten
innings in the Second.

PHILADELPHIA. July S.-New
York had 20 go 10 innings 10 win its
fifth straight victory over Philadel-
the nrst game Of a double header
10 10 8, and going gack into 1rst
place. In the second game Hogs
held the Giants TO hve hits until the
10th, vi hen he struck Burns. passed
Young and then yielded five hits and
a sacrifice ifs. the entire visiting
was a runaway smuggling match. OF
the . stolen bases eight of them
came i'm the ninth inning TO Phila-
dc!phia credit. tie Giants making
10 effort 10 stop them. Score: