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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-16
WHITE AND NEGRO SOLDIERS In
RIOT

Leavenworth. Kan. oct. 14.-Three
men were injured severely in fight
between about 300 white and Negro
soldiers stationed at the local mill
tary establishment. according to an
announcement last night. At the
army hospital il was said that the
injured, two white soldiers and one
Negro trooper, would recover.
The fight is said to have started
last evening when a Negro soldier
pushed a white one off the side
walk of a downtown street. Later
the disturbance became general and
continued several hours. White sol
diefs raided a pool hall and OBJ
tained billiard cues with which to
carry on the fight. The disturbance
was not queiled until the provost
guard was summoned from Fort
Leavenworth.
tary authorities said. are a part Of
the regular garrison at the Fort
The Negroes are members OF SER
vice battalion attached to the general
service schools.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-16
WINNING CALLS
Says He Watched Negro Subjected to
"Third Degree'

Winnipeg. Canada, Oct 14.-Treat-
ment alleged to be accorded prisoners
by Winnipeg police, while undergoing
third degree" examination was criti-
cized today by James Winning, for
mer president of the Trades and La
Dor council. Winning said he watch
ed from a room in the Labor temple
police putting Frank Mann, Negro
charged with HOUSEKEEPING, through
the third degree"
Winning declared that a constable
entered the Cell in which Mann was
lodged and after questioning him for
short while suddenly landed a
blow on the prisoners face with his
open hand He talked for a further
period and then went out. Later the
constable came back, accompanied by
others. one of whom grabbed the Ne
gro by the throat. while another
brandished a patrolman's club, as II
to strike him. These and other in
timidating methods were used. ap-
parently in an effort to wiring a con-
fession from the prisoner.
This is a brutal method of Sc
curing evidence, in my opinion" said
Winning.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-16
wmBERFoRcE UNIvERsITY
OPENS.

Wilberforce. Ohio. Oct. 14.-Sep-
TENDER 21st was a day long to be re-
membered at Wilberforce. The en-
rollment was the largest in the his
tory OF the school A real thrill for
all.
At ten o'clock on the opening day
the assembly hall fat Galloway was
filled to an overflow, and began the
same old spirit that was there just
three months ago.
The new President. DR.. ]. A.
Gregg. who succeeded DIR. W. s. Scar
borough, was presented by Bishop
Jones. President OF the Board with
a few words Of praise the coast was
cleared and the President was given
the right of way.
The morning address was given by
the new President in the most pleas
ing form to the student body, other
remarks were made by the Rev
Clark. DR.. Jackson and others.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-16
LYNcHBURG JURY coNvIcrs RoBT.
WILLIAMS.

Lynchburg, Va, Oct. 14.--Robert
Williams, charged with raping Annie
Ross, a young Swedish woman. here
August 9Th, was convicted in the Cor
poration Court by Judge Christian
and was sentenced to die Saturday.
November IL.
\ Williams. known as Alabama Red"
was taken to Richmond soon after
the trial after having been incarcer-
ated in the Jail at Roanoke. since
an attempt was made to lynch him.
He was brought here this morning
on a local train and was gotten to
the courthouse without the people
knowing Il.
The thrill OF the trial came upon
arraignment when the accused enter
ed a plea Of not guilty despite his
several confessions. He denied all
confeasIons.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-16
BAR WHITES FROM
COLORED CHURCHES

Poplar Bluffs, Mo-, Oct. 14.-An or
tending or lettering near any relig-
ious meeting held by ColoPed people
in this city was passed by the city
council late last week.
The ordinance, which also prohibits
any Colored people attending or go
ing near any religious meeting held
by whites, came about as a/result OF
near riots between the two races.
Numerous charges were made by Col
turbed in their services by members
of the white race who loitered about
the church doors and jeered at the
way in which the Colored held their
services.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-16

The above is a likeness of Mr..
A. X. Leonard, president of the
Western Mutual Fire Insurance
Company of Texas, San Antonio,
Texas, who is in the city looking
after the interest of the company.
The Western Mutual Fire In
surance Company is owned and op-
Grated by Negroes. 1t employs more
than $50 men, has over $500, 000.-
90 worth of insurance in force and
is under the supervision Of the
commissioner of insurance and
banking of Texas. 1t is legal re-
serve company with a guaranty
capital. 1t has several strong in
surance companies underwriting it
which. gives 1t unlimited backing.
When you insure with it you help
your race.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-16
A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT ron
KNIGHT SAM FORD OF ST. LUKE
LODGE NO. I, X. or p, WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER
= 1920.

Whereas, the meaning of Gods acts
OF providence are some time hidden
until the mellowing light of passing
years bring out the coloring Of love
in what at first seems dark and filled
with sorrow. It Is the Faith that
all things work for Cod That bring
great comfort when bereavement
comes.
Whereas. the record of life which
has cheered and helped. and leaves
loving members which kind words
express. is the first history Of work
well done, and worthy OF divine APP
prevail
And Whereas such life was that
Of Bro. Sam Ford who passed into
the great beyond.
And Whereas, during the many
years Of HIS membership in st. Luke
Lodge No, /. X OF p, hts kind dis
position. HIS thoughtfulness for others
and the assistance which he was
ever ready to render to his Brethren
Of the Order endeared him In the
esteem Of all.
Be It Resolved, that we the mem
bors Of st. Luke Lodge No. 1. X. Of
r., do hereby express our profound
sorrow because Of the untimely end
OF our Friend and Brother.
And be II further Resolved, that
tn his death our lodge has lost a
true and loyal member: the church
. consistent Christian; and the com
munity, In which he lived, an up-
right citizen. And that his life and
conduct reminds us that those who
mourn because Of his passing, have
the assurance Of the Heavenly Father.
Blessed are the pure in heart for
they shall see God.
they shall see God" And to sorrow
ing ones, God Is saying: when thou
passeth through the waters I will
be with thee. for I am the Lord thy
God-the Holy one Of Isreal, thy
Savior
Be 1t further Resolved. that COPY
Of these Resolutions be spread upon
TIE minutes OF our lodge. copy be
sent to the Dallas Express for publi-
cation.
Respectfully submitted.
ARLIE DRAKE, X. Of r. and s.
p. D. WfLBURN. M. OF r.
d. EDWARDS. G. G.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-16
Look And Live

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people that were pass walking from
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every word.
antee for Rheumatism, Stomach and
Kidney trouble, Indigestion, Female
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Five Dollars a treatment sent bv
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The cash must accompany all or
ders.
Agents Wanted
For inquiry, send stamps for re-
turn mail
w. f. SLAUGHTER,
S37 Cntalpa Street,
BenumOnt, Texas.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-16
ANTI-LYNCHING LAW is
URGED ny, CONVENTION.

Washington, Oct. IA resolution
urging enactment of the anti-lynch-
ing bill now pending in Congress and
laws providing for identical accom-
modations on all common carriers
and for Federal Jurisdiction over reg
istrations and elections was adopted
toay at the session here of the Ma
tional Race Congress.
The resolution also asked Congress
to approve the amendment to the
anti-lynching law under which Sfany
Federal court would have Jurisdiction
in the case of a lynching.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-16

Japan. At such a rate Americas at
titude to Japan will soon be worse
than 1t is to the blacks. It is no
wonder that Japanese blood has reach
ed the boiling point"
"The Kolumin demands that publ
city be given to every step in the
present negotiations, saying that
nothing can be gained in keeping the
nation ignorant of Americas true in
tentions."
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-16
CATHOLICS DISCUSS NEGRO AID
VANCEMENT.
By A. N. PO

Washington. D. c., Oct 14.-Exten-
sion of Catholic education. with par
ticular reference to Catholic Univer-
foreign missions were among the
chief topics under discussion when
the Catholic hierarchy of the United
States met in BroolSland.
Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore pre-
sided with Cardinal O'Connell of Bos-
ton and seventy-five arhbishops and
bishops in attendance.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-16
$4,000 IN JEWELLERY
DISAPPEARS IN bus


Negro Says He Left Case on Platform.
New York. N. Y. Oct. 14.-Jewelry
valued at $4,000, contained in a sam
pie case that had been placed In the
charge of Oliver Woods. a Negro en-
ployee of Bedford and Aclkley whole
sale jewelers. Of 9s Murray street,
avenue bus while Woods was look
ing out a window. The messenger was
on his way to Fifth avenue and
Fiftieth street to meet George B.
Kelly, salesman for the firm, who
was to go to the office of Z. M. CAT
tie and Company.
Woods rushed to the East Fifty
first street station He told Detective
Barron that when he boarded the
bus he had two sample cases in his
possession and to save space left
them on the rear platform. The sec
ond case. containing $4,000 worth of
germs. was tucked away and partly
hidden by the bus stairs.
The missing case contained gold
powder puff boxes lockets. pins and
bags.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-16
NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION
WILL MEET IN NEW ORLEANS.
(By A. N. Pr

N VBN7 n. N, ~
Columbus, Ohio. Oct 14.-The Ma
tional Baptist Convention, at the
close of its fortieth annual session,
selected New Orleans as the place for
holding it's next annual session.
Several efforts were made to change
the vote of the convention by the
Northern and Eastern delegates, but
the Southerners won out in the finals.
The convention selected DR.. j. Cor
don Mcpherson of Austin, Texas, who
has gained celebrity as Black Billy
Sunday" as publicity agent.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-16

LOOh. a GENERAL SURVEY or
IN rV.1 coEDFTI9Ns ARRANG-
sOCIATED NEGRO PRESS.
Chicago Oct. 14.--The campai9n for
1920 Is nearing the end. Who win be
the next President of the United
w, warren @. Harding or James M. Cox?
tor Harding Is making the more pom
ular candidate. He has risen to de-
gree Of statesman like proportions
that are surprising even to his best
Disguised many Of his own partisans'
seemingly not excepting President
wilson by. the manner in which he
nas carried on presidential cam
pa1gn With ward politics methods.
Tne Republicans have the Chance
Or their life" The big question is
this: VIII that chance be lost by
over confidence, lack Of team work
and official indifference?
Does the outlook appear so rosv
that the field marshals, generals and
colonels; the majors. captains and
corporals, big and little. feel that ali
that Is left to do is to wait for the
Of day. count the ballots.
Reports reaching The Associated
Negro Press from sources not to be
questioned, and from Investigators
famously unbiased in. their views in
dictate that unless there is a gem
uine awakening, and an unqualified
drive OF cooperative action. soiae one
Is going to wake mp on the third OF
November and be surprised
Among the CoIored people OF >the
country the majority Of whom are
naturally inclined to the Republican
party, there Is deficiency IN politi-
cal activity up todate and there are
any number Of causes given for the
reasons why
woodrow Wiis6fi was elected Presi-
dent four years ago without the 1elec-'
toroI vote Of New York. and OF Ohio.
indiana. Kentucky. Illinois and Mis-
souri,. unless the unexpected happens.
The unexpected would be the break
ing OF the solid South" In the
states mentioned. there are also Sem
atorial fights, and there are fractional
fights. With fractional fights, trouble
begins. These fractional fights are
not confined 70 the Negro voters
alone. hut they are distributed also
among the whites. Democrats through
their newspapers and organizations,
are encouraging them at every angle.
For the Republicans TO overcome
these conditions. It Is necessary that
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-16
SUES INSURANCE. COMPANY FOR
10000.

Memphis, Tenn. Oct. 11.---Afrs. Car
RE Shepherd entered a bill against
the Lincoln Fire Insurance Company
in the circuit court for $4,000 as
compensation for alleged remarks
by the defendant IN a letter purport-
ing 70 give reasons why payment on
policy had been refused her.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-10-16

THE NATIONAL POLITICAL OUT-
LOOK. A GENERAL SURVEY OF
EAisIlNG CONDITIONS ARRANG-
ED EXCLUSIVELY NY THE As-
sOClATED NEGRO PRESS.
The Nome nugget., 1920-11-27
PAYNE /co-oRDlNATiNG oov'T's
 ALASKA ACTIVITIES

Washington, Nov. 21--With view to the ordination of federal gov: ernment activities in Alaska and pro- viding a medium by which the twenty two 'government bureaus exercising authority in the northern territory may get together. Secretary Payne of the Department Of the Interior, has ap- pointed an inter- er-departmental com mittee" representing each of the sev- eral depa rtments interested. The sev- eral departments have selected their own representatives for the commit tee.
 The personnel of the committee as at present constituted follows: Agri- cultural Department. Clarence Ousley: War Department. Captain W. c. O. lenly: Department of Commerce. Dr. Hugh M. Smith: Postoffice Depar.- ment. James B. Corridor: Shipping Board. Harry Y. Saint.
The Nome nugget., 1920-11-27
BOILING WANTS TO EXPLAIN
 BRIBERY CHARGES

Washing ton. Nov. 22-A request for pernis sion to appear before the congressional committee engaged in Investigating Shipping Board activi- ties to make what is termed "a full and complete answer" to the charges of bribery made against him. was sent today to Chairman Walsh by R. w. Boiling. brother in law of President Wilson. and Treasurer of the Ship- ping Board. who was named Saturday in conhection with alleged bribe charges laid before The investigating committee. The charges referred to were made by Tucker E. Sands. who testified that bribe of $45.00o was ,o have been paid by the Wallace Downey ShipbHlding Company, the money be- ing divided between the witness. Boll- ing and two others. in copsideation of the company procuring unusual favors from the Shipping Board.
The Nome nugget., 1920-11-27
DUBLIN SCENE OF
 MURDER REIGN

Dublin, Ireland. Nov. 21-Dublin was the scene today of far spread mur- der and bloody reprisals
 Not since the first outbreak of the civil warfare which has for months been readihg blood over Ireland, have assassinations been so concerted or retaliations so swift and pronounce ea.
 Fourteen persons are dead In att tacks arranged to occur simultaneous ly all over the city this morning. The methods employed by the asassins were the same in each and every case and all the assassinated persons were officers or former officers or men in the service of the government.
 The methods of the assassins was as simple as il was effective. Small bodies of men, numbering from six 10 eight. presented themselves at the var ious houses occupied by those whose lives Were sought. They then either called their intended victims but pn some pretext or entered and shot them in bed or while a. breakfast.
The Nome nugget., 1920-11-27
NEW YORK IRISH
 SYMPAThiZERs CREATE
 THANKSGIVING RIOT

New York, Nov. 25-Thanksgivins was violently interrupted here today when a great crowd of Irish and Ire- lands sy1np;uthizers who attended q high requiem mass held a. St Patrick Cathedral in memory of Terence Me- Sweeny stamed a riot at the sight of . British flag decorating the facade of the exclusive Union Club. situated just acrbss Fifth Avenue from the Cathedral.
 A fight started within a few mo- ments after the flag was noticed by the mass attendants and created Il panic in the throns. Hundreds of Irish and Irish sympathizers were in volved in the rioting, during which the plate glass windows of the club were shattered by missiles hurled by the mob.
 Order was finally restored after a gordon of 200 policemen had been es- abolished around the building on which the flag was hung.
The Nome nugget., 1920-11-27
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
 COUNCIL SUMMONED
 OVER GERMAN STAND

Geneva. Nov. 22-The League of Nations today summoned into session the League Council to take immcdia te to aid Armenia.
 The summoning of the Council is the result of GeImany's attitude to- ward the disposal made of her colo nies under the peace treaty of Ver- sailes. Germany having protested former colonies without permitting her n voice, the action has proven decid- edly disconcer!ing to the Assembly leaders.
The Nome nugget., 1920-11-27
PLOT TO ASSASSiNATE
 LLOYD GEORGE DISCLOSED

London, Nov. 22-A plot to assa s:s- nate Lloyd George in connection with the new wave of Irish violence has been discovered. the Irish Office an nounced this afternoon. The House of Commons suspended session today in uproar growing out of discuss sion of the Dublin murders. Joseph Devlin. the Irish leader. was the cen- ter of a disturbance. After firing a number of questions a. Lloyd George, he repulsed attempts to pull him barl: into his seat. Others joined in the scuffle.
 Sending additional troops to Ireland is being considered, it was stated at the War Office this afternoon.
The Nome nugget., 1920-11-27
cRIMEAN REFUGEES IN
 FRicHTFUL CONDITION

Constantinople. Nov. 22-The con- dition of the numerous Crimean war refugees aboard the ninety ships strung along the Bosphorus is said to be appalling and 1t is feared that a .ersble catastrophe will develop un- less prompt measures are taken % land the thousands who Lave been writhing in pain and misery since their flight from the BolshevikI arm- ies.
 Owing to the absence of proper ac- cancellations in Constantinople none of .he refugees have been permitted to come ashore here. None have 70 far been taken ashore. excepting the zlclz. diseased or insane. the last of whom arc nuEnerous.
The Nome nugget., 1920-11-27
COL. LENoIR GETS BIGGER JOB

Seattle. Nov. 22-Colonei o. B. Lenoir former chief of tho Seattle Al asl1a government cable and telegraph system. has received orders from the War Department assigning him to the position of Chief Signal Ofncer of the Third Army Corps.
 Colonel Lenoir was recently relieved of his duties in connection with tho Alaska system. being succeeded by Major E. S. Seaone. Lenoir leaves today for Baltimore to take up his new duties. He expects to retire in two years and will then return to &c., attle 10 live.
The Nome nugget., 1920-11-27
GERMANY FORCES WAY
 INTO LEAGUE DISCUSSIONS

Geneva Switzerland. Nov 24s-Tn q manner SO adroit that it's portent has scarcely been recognized Germany has forced her way int1 the League of Nations discussions and has succced- ed in making the issues relating to herself among the dominant questions for discussion by the Assembly.
 The whole German situation is 70 day. when Ge,many's protest against the distribution of her colonies under mandates is to be discussed.
The Nome nugget., 1920-11-27
LEAGUE FAILS IN
 FIRST PEACE EFFORT

Mans Land" on the Polish -Li huanian front with telephone lines leading to headquarters. the League of Nations commissioners vanly pleaded with the opposing leaGe to end the present fighting according to a disp1tck re- ccived here today.
 Amid the rattle and chatter of war, the Zeligowski troops and then with the Iithuanians but were unable to prevail upon either side to end the struggle.
The Nome nugget., 1920-11-27
FORMER VICTORIA
 MASTER SUSPENDED

Seattle. Nov. 23-The sakpmaster's license of Capt. F. Warner. former master of the Alaska Steamship Com pany's Bering Sea liner Victoria. has been suspended for n period of forty live days by the marine inspectors be- cause of Warner having permitted T shipment of liquor to be taken aboard the VIctoriR when that veassl was cutward bound from Seattle to Nome lhst June. e
The Nome nugget., 1920-11-27
NEW ALASKA COORDINATION
 PLAN BEFORE PRESIDENT

Washington, Nov. 23-Secretary of the Interior Payne. today laid before President Wilson the details of or ganization of the new inter depart mental committee to coordinate fed eral activities in Alaska and secured his approval.
 It is expected that the president will sign an executive order some time this week in which he will give the com mittee formal approval and define it's duties.
 This order will also set forth that the committee is constituted pending congressional legislation. In addition, the order will provide that the new committee will have authority to ac: on such matters as are referred to 1t by the president or any department of the government.
 Under the plan of Secretary Payne, the twenty two government bureaus exercising authority in Alaska will be able to act along entirely new lines and under processes in which centraliza- tion and coordination of activities will be the chief feature. Each of the several government departments hav- ling jurisdiction in Alaska are repre- sent on the committee. each depart ment naming its own representative. The committee at present consists of the following.
 Secretary Payne. Interior Dept;
The Nome nugget., 1920-11-27
GIGANTIC PLOT TO FLOOD
 AMERICA WITH
 UNDESiRABLES DISCLOSED

Washington. Nov. 23-A world wide plot. which is said to present in dications of being abetted by many foreign governments. to flood the Uni- ted States with undesirable aliens. is now disturbing :he DeA rtment of La bor.
 The headquarters of the plot are in Amsterdam. Holland for Northern Europe. and in Naples, Italy, for Southern Europe, out of which q vast tide of aliens was to have immediately begun flowing toward America.
The Nome nugget., 1920-11-27
FRIDAY (TELEG
SOVIET GOVT TO
 ABOLISH MONEY

Berlin. Nov. 25-The Council of Peoples Commissioners in Russi;, has directed the Russian Soviet Finance Commissioners tD prepare Il plan within the coming month for the total abplishment of money throughout So- viet Russia, according to q Moscow re- port to the Red Flag Communist or ganizati on here
 The dispatch says it is expected that the proposed "moneyless period" will be decreed to become effective from January first.
The Nome nugget., 1920-11-27
AUTO RACE DEVELOPS INTO
 SLAUGHTER CONTEST

Los Angeles, Nov. 25-Two arc dead and one is so seriously injured that death is expected hourly as . re- suit of accidents occurring during tho 25O mile National Auto Racing Cham pionship race at the Los Angeles Speedway today The dead are:
 Castor Chevrolet. the famous French driver.
 I.yail Jolls. mocha nician for Eddie ODonnell, the noted American driver. O'Donnell was fatally injured in .he crash.
 Roscoe Sarles. driving the distance without stop, won the race. O'DonnelI Dies From Auto Crash
 Injuries
 Los Angeles, Nov. 2S-Eddie O'Don- nell. the auto racer who was injured in the Speedway accident here yester- day died early this morning as rs- suit of his injuries.
The Nome nugget., 1920-11-27
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