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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-17

MINDEN. Nov. April H.
Win the Ming Of . suit 10 s~t
aside Mary Pickford's divorce
from Owen Moor-, tho long.
awaited legal battle over the HI
tie picture Stars right To fress
dom fruU, her former husband
was officially begun Late yest~r-
day. The complaint charging
hu. Moore and Douglas Fair.
banks with fraud and cilusloo
was fiicd by Attorney Gcn~si
l.eonArd Il. Fowler. lin The tnisr-
est Of the stsl- 81 N~vahA"
Before the decree 81. divorce wa
granted by Judge Lsnran on March
!. Fowicr'a complaint alleges. Mis-
rickford and Fairbanks had agreed
10 marry "a soon an she should bo
some free 20 do 80. Another aliega
lion q. that sh- In not q bonn fids
resident OF tn. state OF Nevada and
that she committed perjury when abs
that ahe Intended Ia make
The state her permanent home.
The state of Nevada on relation
~ Leonard ~, Fowler. attorney gen
srai, plaintiff. versus Gladys Nj
Moore. known an Gladys VI. Fair
aankS and OWEN y. Moore" n the
u,ir OF the complaint. which covers
limos, 90 tyrir~rittrn rasrs
Moore L. charged win, entering IN
10 a conspiracy With Fairbanks ant
Miss Trekford. by means OF which
h. wilifuIiy and wronsfuliy appeared
~ Minden At tho proper time TO b
served with \ divorce complaint
Tho Complaint In in part as follows
THAT on June 7. 1911. at the cit,
n Jersey city. Nov Jersey. the Dc
PENDANTS intrrmarried and have evei
since eccn husband and ~ife-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-17

Motor vehicles in Algeria total
around 1000 cars.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-11-20
THE MIRROR OF
PUBLIC OPINION
WHAT MAcsMIsEr,s DEATH ,IEANs 10 rnE NEGRo.
Chicago Whip1

Lord Mayor Torrance Macswtney is dead, His mortal remains lilo in
mysteries of eternity
he choked gns OF steel in
prOxa pain their hearts remained tragaIv
silent sung no oratora sweeps carry
Aiacswneys beyond spell Of death
death appease tyranny and
the tyrannzed binds his
adherents sympathizers
When Macswneys mechanically headed by
American white and
wded Amazed the Macswiney
oewldeed at the relentless pohacy and
pre- In calm reflection the
mat Of civilization should behold the moral
lesson ZEAL eanestness and appeal
by
soul or altered his grim resolution Like ReguIus
the carthagenns Macswns your
Like Upon rock stand and
can do other help
stuItng souls heard
his cries Those spirit cries struggles
of black men They have
quckned shifting Facilitating gaze into
ideals leadership
steady his legal rights
livelihood slowly but surely closing him.
Gnead" the same
spirit that caused the sacrifice
spirit that starved the
Loverure NIacswiney.
spirit determined and intelligent
leadership will awaken the dormant spirit
native Gaelic
footing
people at all hazards The leaders of black men must nut the
freedom suffering hdshps msees
The death MacSwiney operate
dynamic acwiney knew no compromise His
kingdom upon
possessions the
the
that
electricity
the is
sins shedding o
The Negroes
travelling along lines
They
silent
resolution
basac petitions
liberation? the
conyed in the easiest feeble attempts calm conditions
conditions steadily
exempIhes
MaeSwineys death armed rebellion
with the field
Of MacSwiney, pay to you
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-11-20
MICRO ANCEsTRY:- WHAT OF Tr

prejudice defeat
Harding the presidency
had
Negro ancestry told such
would found that the Hard
wherever prides
himself white
Writ the BLOOD
hath dwell all the
habtatn when this
blood the flowed dT
fed channels that characteristics
ennOblng.
itself degrading unanimously determined
Hardngs Negro ancestry started
learned professor Ohio college be that he had in mind
dngs ADAM contend with much
African Negro
white Coored Adamah Adam
reddish cOntended other
Africa All Of which
somewhat startling
shocking Hardings
Negro blood
granting tina. far back Hard
Of
handicap which Of
considered rather
than liability
there would
The day will the
will with pride to
Of its attesaon
character righteousness to
all the thing that counts
wOmanhOOd upright uDsnding The Monitor
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-11-20
ELECTION. RESULTS AND OURSELVES.

In the campaign just closed Negroes played important
part They factor to be reckoned with and the reports
from parts the country they learn
ing to play the game should be played in calculated
to bring them tangible returns.
There were many Negro candidates in various sections
the country running for office Some Of them were elected
their campaign responsible for the formation of nucleus
around which real machine may be built out of Negro voters
Southern Negro candidates were defeated without exception
Such an outcome was by no means But there
doubt but that there candidates. instrumental in
inc noa foston among heretofore s INDECENT Negro voters
who from win show themselves active.
The results compiled by the Associated Negro Press, as
they relate to Negroes interesting.
Dr. Washington Texas Black and Tan candidate for
Of education was J. BQn GsHns a
Maryland and J. R. Pollard in VIRGINIA defeated H. H.
q caDdde for be wss were elected Thew are
H Roberts w B. Douglas and S. s. Turner
In Ohio Henry O. HIGGINS elected to the legislature
In Delaware DR. Henry W. Pixies was elected the legislature
In Missouri Waltha Moore elected to seat in the lower
New Jersey Dr. q Alexander was elected to the legislature
In six states viii be represented in some branch
CONGRESS- These results to be proud Of These men were
elected mainly because Of the support given them by members
Of their own race many of them voting for the first time since
These results and the comments of political leaders on
give for to feel that the spirit of cooperation
is growing and that of accomplishment is creda
There no doubt but that many migrants voted for these
successful candidates providing the contention of those who
thought Of the migration terms of politics that they would
properly informed make noticeable addition to the Repubi
is proof also that given full and free opportunity for do
ing so the Negro is actively interested in the choice of his
the South he has proven in this campaign that he is willing and
anxious to express himself by his vote.
From the results of this campaign they
may be able to Judge what possible if only
our duty to ourselves becomes fully apparent.
Either must have representatives in egis-
ave halls must see to that we elect those who are
least disposed to grant to us the justice and equity in legislation
r this section Of America NAV years before such
Confidence from o Sebavor aSs e ss %
ten us for bigger endeavos IN higher hopes in campaigns to
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-11-20
FOOD FOR LYNCHERs.

white published Beaumont La there
Example Of Good Citizenship
this members who
cooperating literally police mainly responsible
Of fugitive criminal who had murdered
According the Negro
while armed after having
community Also is reported
the affixed the first
have told the Of
the responsible for the arrest and
his conviction Such story while not
should furnish lynchg
thought and fair thinking capable
misrepresentation and fOstered BY South
propaganda the
the and the shielding Of crnls Such has been
esed to imbed within the public mind
this section
justify the abhoTr behavior of nching mobs
Our OF ynching has been invariably met by
the commission Of
which the action the mob
the story Of the conduct Of those Nesoes in Beaumont has no
certainly which the South has
sought the public mind namely that NegrOs vfuly
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-11-20
PLAN SORORITY HOUSES FOR
HOWARD.

washington. d. C.. Nov. 1s.-Per-
haps one Of the most progressive and
far reaching actions taken recently
by the present administration at
Howard University is the permits
sion granted to the Greek letter or
Plantations among its college women
20 establish and maintain Sorority
homes. The new step taken is a
clear indication Of the progressive at
titude OF the administration and its
recognition Of the high type OF wom-
anhood represented in its student
body.
The Sororities are already making
plans TO take advantage Of the OPP
portunity to enter and equip the
houses 10 be placed at their dispo-
sal By the University so that their
members NAV enjoy the privilege of
more complete fraternity life. II is
contemplated that. in addition to the
House Matrons who will live with
the ladies in the Sorority homes. the
University will also have Matron
TO aid in promoting the culture and
refinement which these organizations
foster.
The Alpha Rapna Alpha Sorority.
which is one Of the products of How
ard University college women. hav-
ing been organized NJ the University
in 1908. has already secured from
the University house which Is To-
Gated on the University ground.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-11-20

condone crime and criminals terms couio p M
Negroes criminals among them lna uo ~
group7 By far the majority respectable
approaching responsibilities and under the a"
be. just as there are anu
every group just as helpless as - any ~
people to rid ranks entirely Of undesiabes -,
criminal white or oaek
thinking Negro does
Negro criminal is as trial By jury and conVeuon py
individual who transgresses he A " NO.
white green. yellow red :, -.
story affair does not substanuae ne ruin
that members Of our GROUP deprecate challenge those VINO MINK
IN - - Pittsburgh American
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-11-20
THANKS EXPRESS FOR HELP I'M
SUPPORT OF AMENDMENT

The following letter of thanks has
been received by the Dallas Express
as an appreciation OF its service in
supporting the school amendment
which was overwhelmingly passed
Nov 2.
Ny dear Sir:
Please accept hearty and sincere
concentrations upon the success Of
the educational amendment.
comparisons made in this office
between the support or lack of sup
port given the amendment at the
Dolls In certain localities and fhe
attitude OF the newspapers in the
same places. furnish indisputable
evidence OF how the children's cause
Advocates of this great reform
worked untiringly and in perfect
harmony Tor its advancement: but
Mlthout the Intelligent and whole
hearted support of Texas editors
mere would have been no earthly
way OF explaining the amendment 10
standing II, they most cartaIriv
would have. as has been so often
stated. "swatted' IT.
As director of press publicity I
ilno my vocabulary seriously Lack
lng the words necessary to n full
expression of the Appreciation 7 feel
toward the press Of the state
fASrs Sordlally and gratefully.
JANE Y. McCAIITrM
director of Press Publicity for tha
Detter schools Campaign
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-11-20
BIG JAIL DELIVERY CARRIED
THROUGH.
oBy A \. Pl

Fitzgerald. Ga. Nov 1S-EIeven
awaiting trial in Ben Hill county
jail celebrated Halloween in the ONLY
general pail delivery the county has
ever experienced They escaped and
one had been recaptured
According TO Tom Turner. recaptur-
ed the plot 70 escape was engineered
BIZ Tom Horne. charged with assault
with intent to murder and Daniel
Davis. charged with intent to rape
One or both of them filled out a
key to fit the individual cell doors
Horne. who was a trustv. released
Daniels from his cage during the
day and Daniels concealed himself
climbing on top OF the cage. He then
turned out his fellow prisoners They
made their escape from the jail BY
breaking small paddock on the
door leading to the coal bin ana
erawlinc out Of the coal chute.
So quietly was the escape effect
ed that Sheriff E p normiuev has,
no inkiing Of IL until he went into
the cell corridor at breakfast time.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-11-20
SECOND NATIONAL THRIFT WEEK
PLANNED.

october 20, 1920.
National Thrift Week. observed an
nualIy January 1928, is a program
~ economic education to help the
people of our country think straight
about their money matters II IS a
conservatiye estimate that IT viii be
observed next January in more than
l 900 communities instead OF the oSS
~ the last Thrift Week.
Each day of this week is set aside
TO emphasize a special phase OF thrill
as follows: 1...
Monday. January lI-BenlamiIln
FrankIin's birthday Nauonal THRIFT
nav or Bank Day.
Tuesday. January 18-Budget Day:
Wednesday. January l9-Nationai
Life Insurance Day.
Thursday. January 2O-own Your
Own Home Day. u,,,,
Friday. January 2l-Make VIII
Day. oo ~ ,,o,,r
bills promptly day. $500,
sunday. January 2S-Share with
Forty national organizations in
Guiding the American Bankers Asso-
citation. National Federation OF CON
struction Industries. National Asso-
ciation of Real Estate Boards: Ma
tfonal Association Of Lire Onoer-
writers. Credit Mems Nationai Assoc
citation. etc. are cooperating
&&rrnoS.A Rru.sbill1? CS Is M
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-11-20
ELECTION RESULTS REACT ON NE
GRO GOVERNMENT WORKERS.

Washington D c.. Nov. 1S-The
recent Republican victory in the pres
identia1 campaign has brought about
a rather peculiar reaction in the at
titude Of Democratic departmental
heads in Washington towards Color
ed employees as evidenced by at
tempts to deny 10 them the privil-
eye Of the two and onehalf day
monthly leaves granted all govern
n,ent employees It is alleged that
many colored employees have been
discharged on the ground Of being
absent without leave when in truth
they have simply made use Of the
granted time leave Many subtle
methods were resorted TO during the
recent election 20 gather evidence
which might be used againstA an en-
plOyee- One ~ these methods was
the taking OF a straw vote among
the clerks OF several Of the depart
merits. asking that each ernplovee
indicate his choice for President and
Vlce-PresideHt-tlsis to be used as a
weapon against him
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-11-20

THRIFT WEEK.


National Thrift Week is to be OBJ
served for the second time next
January. It is being fostered by the
International Secretaries OF the r..
NJ G. A.. and is to be observed by
exercises and ceremonies calculated
to bring more forcibly to the public
mind the necessity for more Saving.
IN public schools especially this
week Is 70 be stressed and the
children given announcement toward
forming those habits which win tend
to make them habitually thrifty.
Too much emphasis cannot be laid
upon the necessity to our group OF
getting In touch with and fostering
such movements. They win mean
much to US. They tend toward in
creased prosperity and SO far, we are
not suffering from an over album
dance Of wealth.
The lessons Of thrift in youth will
mean a generation Of thrifty grown
ups.
National Thrift Week should be
welcomed BY teachers as an added
opportunity for doing service
which shall become more and more
apparent as time goes on.
Il cannot be doubted that such a
week. II properly observed BY us.
helped BY our leaders whose IN
fuence reaches all masses among
US. WIN help much in spreading the
doctrine Of consistent saving and
accumulation
Wealth Is power and any move
ment which tends toward making us
more accumaiaiise should be eagerly
assisted for the possibilities for
good which it holds.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-11-20
TOUssAINT LOvERTURE FEAT
URED IN MOVIE.
fRr A. n. Pr

New York. Nov 1s.-Toussaint L.
proposed by the Delsarte Film Cor
poration win be shown for ten weeks
in large Broadway Theatre and
simultaneously in Paris. France. Az
forwards II will be released though
out the world. Clarence Muse. the
celebrated Dramatic Star will. play
the title role. The releasing company
is spending approximately $3.50, 10000
in exploitation. This is racial
achievement az this is the first time
our Race Actors have been featured
in a. super production.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-11-20
WASHINGTON KNIGHTS TEMPIAR
ELECT OFFICERS.

Washington. d. C.. Nov. 1s-Josenb
a "a 1873 Ninth Street. was elect
sIano commander at the meetinr
81 the Grand commandery. Knirhts
ana p s,, or the District Of Columbia
samuel T. Craig. deputy grand
commander: Nelson Harvey Grand
ssn,,s aiissimo: Charles W. Hale.
ssu captain general; James NJ
S,,.s.t general treasurer: William q.
iSins Grand recorder: J. H Haw-
land; senior grand warden. Iohn W
irSsoS ~ Junior grand Warden and
T. w burnett grand warden.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-11-20
NE"hoES TO HAVE coon NOV
IFS AT CHURCH.

GA Asanta. Ca. Nov. ls.-To give Col
s o5eo people. and especially children,
read 90 not have the opportunity to
the clsss,o literature the benefit OF
I , Brown. pastor Of the, FIRST
ZEE eregationalist Church. CoIored.
10 CORTLAND street. A moving mic
s se protector which was Installed
eve,,ns purpose was used Sunday
tor Huso's les Ni,sor pshi % ',,es
shown before large crowd. II is the
f,,,r ol Doctor Brown TO show
s s,,m every Sunday. evening. Il was
yv,oneunner, Exercising or Allowing
Of the n.sse VIII be the topic
osN. The remainder Of .T.es Nfirer-
snn VIII be shown Sunday even
ING at 1850. All Negroes are invited.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-11-20

THE DALLAS EXPRESS

has never hoIsted the white
feather, neither has It been
disgraced by the yellow
streak. It is not afflicted
with the flannel mouth. 1t
is q plain. every day. sem
sible. conservative newspa-
per. which trims no sail
to catch the passing breeze;
flies no doubtful flag: 1t
Processes a patriotism as
broad as our country. Its
love OF even handed justice
covers all the territory oc-
cupied BY the human race.
This Is pretty high ground,
but we live on 1t and are
prospecting. Boys of the
press come up and stand
with Us. This ground is
vi p. KING.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-11-20

Doliors has been famous for doing
big things in big way. She has
benefited BY being willing to pay
the price. Fame Is both costly and
beneficial
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-11-20

Hind sight Is always better than
fore sight but because It IS hind
sight Il can never be used when
beneficial
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-11-20
VOCAL MUSIC.
MISS JEANETTE B. GILES, Teacher

MISS BEsSNETTE b. GILES, Teacher
Miss Giles is associated with Pitman al iVle Tc
stree, D.Is and q also available CONCERTS ana hS
- n...,. III, =. received at present only Fridays
Saturdays-Phone n. S07s - xt and sig
Amedeo Nobni of Chicago
Consultations by appointment Only
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-11-20

Entered at Post once at Dallas.
Texas as second-class matter, under
Act o. Congress. March 1879.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-11-20
SUBSCRIPTIONS n ADYANcE.
NOTICE no rnn gUnLIc.

Any erroneous reflection upon the
character standing ~ reputation Of
. any person. irin or corporation which
may appear In the columns Of The
Dallas Express VIII be gladly corr
rected upon its beng brought to the
attention Of the publishers.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-16
RACIAL QUESTION VITAL-HARDING
PAGE SEVEN

Marion, o. Sept 14-Declaring his belief that racial
questions the Pacific coast have created friction that
must be recognized Senator Harding republican candi-
date for president in speech to the California delegation
here today asserted the nation it to the Pacs coast
states to stand behind them in necessary
sstent with our national honor relieve them of their diff
ficulties :..*,
The senator's speech was delivered in response to
address by Gov Stephens of California who headed the
delegation:
II do not doubt" Senator Harding said 'that Anaeri
the coast troubled in their minds about the
oriental question as it called That question raises
Interpretation of our watchword America First for it in
wolves four sets Of obigatonst involves our obligation
to great foreign powers it involves the obligations Of all
America toward any group Of American states and their
peoples but it also involves the obligation Of that group
of states to the nation
"There is abundant evidence of dangers which Turk
in radical differences do not say racial nequitiesI
say radical differences every ready to recognize the
civilization of the Orient older than That their
peoples have their pride we'll honorable traditions
"The problem incidental to racial differences must be
accepted existing in fact and must be adequately
met for the future security and tranquility of people,
We have learned during the anxeties of the world war;
the necessity of mayng the citizenship of this republic not
only American in heart and SOUL but American in every
sympathy and every aspiration"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-16
JAPANESE QUESTION A NEW ISSUE

San Francisco, Sept l3-Before the end of the week
Senator Harding and Gov. Cox will be record on the
japanese question, expected today Coxs head
quarters here declared the governor will begin study Of
the japanese question Senator Harding will outline
his views with regard to the japanese question tomorrow
when he speaks to California delegations from his front
porch republican leaders here were informed
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-16
URGES WOMEN VOTE AS A DUTY

Baltimore, Md, Sept. 13.-Exercise of the franchise
is not only right but duty urged all by Car
dnal Gibbons and in interview given out today The
Cardinal said while have been opposed to stuff
rage because thought suffrage would withdraw women
from the delicate and sacred pursuits Of home e
now that they have been given the VOTE urge upon them
ALL exercise Of that suffrage, not only right but as
duty"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-16
SEVERE REPRISALS IN EVENT OF DEATH

London, Sept A.-The Sim Fem government prefers
to carry out it's reprsas for the expected death Of
Lord Mayor MacSweeney, hunger strike in Brixton
prison, rather than ntrust them to Individuals it
learned here today An order issued by the commander in
chief of the republican army stated:
ITO all officers of the republican army: You d.
reced in event Of the death Of the Lord Mayor of Cork
far possible to prevent individuals from taking
prisals and to oppose organized retaliation:
"The republican government believes that Great Bri
tain will welcome uprising opportunity to in
fict the death blow on the Irish people.
BE assured the republican government will carry out
just retrbuon Witness the fate of those concerned in
the death Of Lord Mayor Mac Curtain
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-16
MINNESOTA LEADS IN BUTTER PRODUCTION

ST. Paul. Sept 13Minnesota will continue to lead ALL
other states butter production and will establish
record for 1920 according to Christ Heen state dairy and
food commissioner The increase for 1919 compared with
the previous year, nearly ten million pounds figures
show The increase for 1920 last year will be ten
million pounds, it is estimated.
Minnesota topped her nearest competitor in butter
production by than 100000 pounds in 1919 Iowa
produced 8914633 pounds of butter in 1919 while Min
nesota produced 142, TIT pounds
Wisconsin produced only 85,054334 pounds; Ohio
159 pounds; Nebraska, 60467O56 pounds and Cal
iforna d ,295 pounds. All other states trailed
1t is estimated farmers of Minnesota received $73,-
1885, average of 6308 cents per pound for but
ter fat
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-16
HEAVY VOTING IN MAINE TODAY

Augusta, Maine, Sept. 13-Estimates early voting
indicate that $4,000 Of the $4,000 women registered will
vote in the state election in Maine today Clear weather
brought out heavy and early voters At noo republican
leaders reiterated their claim that the O. P will carry
the state by at least $4,000:
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-16

CARPENTER ARRIVES IN NEW YORK
New York, Sept 13-Georgius Carpenter, the French
boxer arrived here today He intends to meet Battling
Lavnsky and Jack Dempsey.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-16
BOND BROKER WILL BE RETURNED
CRANE ON ROAD TO RECOVERY

Dalton, Mass, Sept: 3:7-W. Murray Crane, had an
other comfortable day Sunday and is slowly gaining his
Crane is entirely out Of danger Dr. w Bruce Paddock
the attending physician said