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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-22
HOUSTON DEAD HONORED
President Coolidge and War Secre-
tary Weeks Asked for Christmas
Pardons - Whole Race Asked to
Write.
Especial to The Broad AK

Boston, Mass. - The 18th Baptist
Church was the scene of a stirring
meeting Tuesday night with a big au-
dience to honor the memory Of the IS
martyrs executed for resenting the in
suits and beatings put upon them and
the race in Texas six years ago. Reso-
lutions were passed urging President
Coolidge and Secretary Of War
Weeks to recommend pardons for
Christmas.
The keynote was sounded by Rev.
d. 5. Klugh, Executive Chairman OF
the Boston Branch, which held the
meeting, on Eternal Vigilance - the
Price Of Liberty" He introduced
President E. T. Morris, who spoke
out manfully. James ]. Mullen,
chairman Of the Massachusetts, Ameri-
can Legion's Speaking Bureau, sub
stituted for General Edwards.
Rev. H. D. Green, holding photo
graph of Sergt Wider Henry, leader
of the fight, another soldier and him
self, gave details of the trouble as he
knew them on the spot in Houston
where he lived in 1917, mot murder
ers but martyrs" he proved. Monroe
Mason, national league publicity d.
rector and world war veteran, read a
letter from Fort Leavenworth show
ing the men had been disarmed and a
shout arose that the mob was coming
and it did come. Mr.. Mason said the
league was not clashing with any
other organization working for par
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-22
Member Of the City Council from the Ward
president Of Grove Brothers and Co.. the extensive and
successful North Side real Dealers and Alderman
Grove wishes all of his friends the best that they
had at this of the year.

who introduced the ordinance for pro-
lection Of lives against reckless auto
drivers and for boulevarding La Sale
and Ohio streets, LaSalle street bridge.
local comfort station, sponsored crea-
ton of free bathing beach south Of
Chicago avenue.
Alderman Grove never does a whole
lot Of loud talking or swearing or
cussing. On the contrary, he always
conducts himself like highly cultured
gentleman.
Alderman Grove has always been
friendly disposed towards decent and
respectable colored people and at this
time he wishes to thank all the colored
people residing in his ward who SO
Loyalty voted for him at his last cleo
ton and Alderman Grove hopes that
all Of his white and colored friends
living in his ward and in all parts of
the city and country, will have a royal
good time as long as the holidays are
in evidence.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-22
POLITICIANS CALLED RUIN
OF PHILIPPINES
Former Island Official Warns u. S. to
Free Filipinos or Face
Rebellion

Politicians who know nothing of
operating a government are gradually
plunging the Philippine Islands into a
turmoil that will take years to
straighten out, Charles g. Batchelder,
former undersecretary of the interior
in the Philippines, told the Chicago
Council on Foreign Relations at a
conference in the Hotel La Sale re-
Gently.
These politicians, who compose the
Nationalistic party, can be compared
only to New York's old Tammany
rulers" Mr.. Batchelder asserted.
They control everything in the is
lands from legislation and job appor-
tioning to the flow of news.
Governor General Leonard Wood
is the only man who dares oppose
these Nationalist. He is at the mercy
of a Filipino cabinet, Filipino state
council and native legislature. They
undo all his work and will wrest
themselves from the hold of the Uni
ted States without firing a shot.
"We have promised to free the
Filipinos and we must do it soon or
break our word.
If we continue postponing their re-
quests we will face armed resistance.
The United States made a great mis-
take in neglecting to educate the Fill
ipinos in self-government. AS it is,
they have made a muddle at every at
tempt. This country must either ex-
plot the islands to the highest degree
or abandon them"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-22

Hon. Dorsey R. Grove. member of
the City Council from the new Forty
Second ward, is 50 well and favorably
known to the people of Chicago that
he needs no long introduction TO the
many readers of this newspaper.
He honorably and bravely served
his country on the battlehelds Of
France in the aviation corps during
the World War for democracy and he
was severely injured when he fell on
the lake front from his airplane and
for his bravery and daring he was
promoted to a captaincy and he should
always be highly honored for the
true and loyal spirit which he dis
played at that time
AS a member Of the City Council
Alderman Grove always votes on the
side OF the people on all questions in
which their rights and interests are
involved and he votes one hundred
per cent true all the time. 1t was he
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-22

Congressman Madden after laboring
long and very hard finally secured the
passage Of his pet bill in both houses
Of Congress to increase the pay OF all
the employees in the postal service
throughout the United States and as
a direct result of his labors in that
direction thousands and thousands OF
colored men and women working for
Uncle Sam in the postoffice depart
ment have received more pay for their
services and they, as we'll as the white
employees in that branch of the gov
eminent residing in this city and
throughout the country would be less
than human if they did not want to
see him renominated and reelected to
Congress from the First Congressional
District Of Illinois.
Right here the writer takes great
pleasure in stating that during our
long experience in coming in contact
with public men that our highly
esteemed friend, former Congressman
Hon. William Sulzer OF New York
City and Congressman Madden are
the only two men Of note who have
been able to brush race prejudice aside
with the wave Of their manly hands,
who have not felt themselves above
consulting with a colored man on
some Of the most important questions
of the day and they have never enter
tanned the idea for one minute that
they were disgracing themselves BY
seeking our advice or opinion on Ger.
tain measures which at that time were
pending before Congress.
AS the following letter reveals tht
fact that Congressman Madden ha:
a great deal of faith in our ability t.
do or to accomplish things:
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-22
HON. JOHN Balm, PRESIDENT
OF THE WEST ENGLEWOOD
TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK

Hon. John Balm, the head official OF
the West Englewood Trust and Saw
ings Bank, West 63rd street and
Marshfeld ave-, ranks with the best
bankers in this city and he wishes its
many patrons pleasant times during
the holiday season.
The following are the officers of the
West Englewood Trust and Savings
Bank John Balm, President; Michael
Maisel, .V:ce-Pres.; Edw. c. Barry,
Vice-PrA. and Cashier; w. Mer1
Fisher, Asst Cashier and Trust Of
ficer; Arthur c. Utesch, Asst. Cashier;
Carl o. Seberg. Asst. Cashier.
The West Englewood Trust and
Savings Bank has transacted the larg-
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-22

| financial training in that direction
assisted him to easily grasp and mas
ter all Of the vast propositions which
confronted him in the United States
Congress.
For some years past Congressman
Madden has been a heavy stockholder
in the Central Trust Company Of Hi
nois.
Long since Congressman Madden
has proven himself to be one Of the
best and foremost, ready running and
most effective debaters in either
branch Of Congress. His numerous
fiery tits with the fre-eatjng Negro
hating Congressman Of the South in
relation to the civil and political
status Of the colored people in this
country has attracted the attention OF
the civilized world.
His speeches delivered in Congress
February q, 1909, June s, 1914, Janu
airy z, 1915, January II, 1915, April 4,
1916, and April "a, 1916, on "The
Black Battalion Loyalty of the Col
ored Soldier Versus the Proposed
Segregation OF Colored People" In
justice of the African Exclusion
Amendment to the Immigration Bill"
Protection of Negro Womanhood,"
one Of his most powerful orations was
delivered not SO long ago against Jim
Crow Car Laws" and Jim Crow
legislation in general; Answering
Criticisms by Congressman Clark OF
Florida and Defense of the Consti-
tutional Rights of the Negro" are the
most logical and formidable orations
in defense Of the manhood rights Of
the Negro that have been delivered If
!; either branch of Congress since the
days of the immortal and illustriou:
Charles Sumner.
Mr.. Madden is one Of the hardest
working members Of Congress, being
known far and near, he receives hun.
dreds Of letters daily from people all
over the country; many of them are
from colored people wanting him to
do this, that and the other thing for
them, and he never rests until the
very last letter is answered, and il
those who are only known to him by
reputation in all parts of this country
could vote for him at the primaries
on Tuesday, April 8, 1924, he would be
renominated by more than two hun
dred thousand majority.
As further evidence of his unalter-
able friendship for the colored race
Congressman Madden has in the past
travelled from Washington, d. c., and
from this city to Boston, Mass, al
his own expense simply to address
large gatherings Of colored people. In
Washington, D. c., the colored peo-
pie and their preachers are constantly
calling on him to come and talk or
preach to them, simply showing that
they highly appreciate the undying
service which he has so unselhshly
rendered the colored race for 10, these
many years.
In 1918, when the members and the
friends Of the Old Olivet Baptist
Church, 9th and Dearborn streets,
were striving to raise the money to
purchase its new church, 31st street
and South Park avenue, Congressman
Madden sent its head officials his
check for one thousand dollars and
heartily wished its pastor, Rev. L. K.
Williams, and its members and friends
God-speed in their effort to move into
a larger and better church.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-22
NIGHT LIGHT IN HOME LIKE
PRIVATE WATCHMAN

Cleveland, O.-Lignt in the home at
night is equivalent to police protec-
ton, in the opinion Of Safety Director
MARTINEZ. who declares that a burglar
is less likely to enter house in which
apparently some one is moving about,
than the home that is darkened. Men
brought in on burglary charges often
tell how they passed by a lighted
house to enter a darkened one"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-22

most popular and greatest sheriff this
county has had. In former posi-
tions filled by Sheriff Hoffman he has
rung true in the interest Of the people.
Mr.. Hoffman, aside from being an
official Of the city is engaged in the
banking business, at Des PLANES,
Illinois.
He is big enough and broad enough
to become the Republican candidate
for Governor Of Illinois in 1924.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-22

Hon. Martin Barnaby Madden, Re
publican candidate for denomination
for Congress from the First Congress
sional District of Illinois, was born at
Darlington, England, March 20, 1855.
He was the son Of John and Eliza
(O'NeiD Madden. He received his
education in the public school, night
school and business college. AS a
small or young boy he faithfully
served as water boy for the Western
Stone Co. At that time he was only
10 years old, his parents prior to that
time coming to this city from their
home in England to reside.
On May 16 1873, Mr.. Madden was
united in marriage to Miss Josephine
Smart, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
Smart, Of Downer's Grove, ILL.,, and
they are the proud and honored par
ents Of one highly accomplished
daughter, Mabel B. (Mrs. Paul Hen
derson), whose husband played his
part well on the batt1efelds Of France
while fighting to win the war for
world wide democracy. Mr.. Hender-
son is now assistant postmaster gen
eral of the United States.
Being full Of, courage and ambition
and possessing a large amount of
executive ability to an eminent degree,
Mr.. Madden worked his way up from
the water boy of the Western Stone
Co. to its president and for many
years it has been one of the greatest
and most extensive concerns of it:
kind in the United States.
Mr.. Madden honorably served a:
the president Of the Quarry Owners
Association Of the United States from
1885 to 1880; president of the Illinoi!
Manufacturers Association, 1o01-02
vice-president Builders and Traders
Exchange Of Chicago, 1869; dele
gate to the National Builders Con
ventions FIVE times.
With distinction he served as Chair.
man of the Republican City Commit
tee of Chicago from 1890 to 1896; he
has been a prominent member of the
Republican County Committee since
1890 and until recently he was its frs
vice-president; he was the temporary
chairman of the Republican State
Convention Of 1896; he has served al
delegate to all Republican National
Conventions since 1896 until 1926
| (served on subcommittee on Resolu.
tons since 1900, and wrote the 18th
milan plank in 1900; he was one Of the
most prominent, valuable and most
business like members of the Chicago
City Council from 1889 to 1897, and
was president of that body from 1891
to 1898, and was chairman Of the
Finance Committee seven years out
of eight.
Mr.. Madden was elected to Con
gress from the First Congressional
District Of Illinois in 1904 and just as
he was sworn in on the 4th of March,
1905, he was selected as one of the
members Of the Committee on Appro-
priations, and it was the first time in
the history Of the lower house Of Con-
gress that a brand-new member has
ever been selected to serve on that
most important committee Of that
body; the long and varied business
experience Of Mr.. Madden pre-emi-
nently fitted him for that position, for
some time prior to being elected to
Congress in 1904 he was one Of the
directors of the Metropolitan Trust
and Savings Bank and his banking or
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-22

mortgage loans.
Mr.. Van Colt. who has been CON
nected with the firm since it first
started, understands how to collect the
rents in the first Of the month to the
queens taste and Mr. Clithero wishes
all OF his friends and many tenants
the compliments Of the Holiday Sea-
SON
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-22

est volume Of business the past year
than it has in any year in the past
and its President, Hon. John Balm,
although he is not a polite an in any
sense of the word, nevertheless he is
in favor Of Hon. Charles S. Deneen
for United States Senator
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-22
HON. PETER M HOFFMAN, THE
PRESENT POPULAR SHERIFF
OF COOK COUNTY

Hon. Peter M. Hoffman is one of
the most popular and efficient officials
of Cook County. In the past he has
served the people as County Commits
sioner, Coroner of Cook County from
1914 to 1922 and now is serving as
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-22
WILL VISIT MOTHER

Mrs. Nicy Lucas and sister, Mrs
Ora Williamson, of 11425 S. Throop
ST., are preparing to 60 to St. Louis,
Mo, where they will spend the Christ
mas holidays with their mother, Mrs.
Sallie McCamey. their sisters and
other relatives and friends.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-22

D. c, requesting this Christmas par
don, also to abolish segregation OF
colored federal clerks and to include
in this Christmas letter-shower on,
to Hon. John w. Weeks, Secretary Of
War, to favor the pardons.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-22
]. B. CLITHERO AND CO. RANK
AMONG THE OLD RELIABLE
REAL ESTATE DEALERS IN
CHICAGO

In the first part of 1915, J. B. Clith-
ero and Go. opened up their real estate
office at w. 5lst Street and the firm
has enjoyed a steady growing business
from that time to the present and its
strong suit is renting, insurance and
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-22
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, d. c.
March b, l9l4.
Mr.. Julius F. Taylor,
5027 Federal Street,
March 6. 1914

Mr.. Julius F. Taylor,
5027 Federal Street,
Chicago, Illinois.
Dear Mr.. Taylor
The enclosed bills are before the
Committee on Reform in the Civil
Service, of which | am a member.
We had a very interesting hearing on
them this morning and when the hear
ings are printed I will send you a
copy.
intend to fight every inch of the
way to prevent them from reporting
the bills, but Of course the Committee
is Democratic, and the majority of the
Democrats are from the South, and it
is not likely that I can win in the
fight; but if lose l expect to make
minority report.
l don't know how much time will
have in which to do that. want to
ask you to write me Immediately after
reading the bills what you would say
if you were going to make minority
report on them. l may not be able to
use all you say, but shall be glad to
have your views, in fact, l want them
and must have them. l want you to
cooperate with me in this work.
Sincerely yours,
MARTIN B. MADDEN.
In conclusion the brilliant or the
bright shining "Star of Hope" which
has been firmly anchored in the hearts
of the twelve million colored people
scattered throughout this broad land
by Congressman Madden will continue
to grow brighter and brighter as the
years roll on to eternity.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-22
MARTIN B. Made.

dons, but wished all every success in
their efforts.
Rev. Thos. S. Harten was given an
Grafton, telling how the league dele
cation saw President Coolidge and
how it was first to get President
Coolidge to speak fully on the race
question which foreshadowed his mes
sage. Rev. Harten was the spokes-
man. Rev. Harten said the race was
to blame for its condition because it
would not organize under its own
leaders. He delivered a remarkable
appeal for release Of the Houston sol
diers.
Secretary Albert G. Wolff read the
resolutions to President Coolidge for
pardons. 1t was voted to write Sem
ator Weeks also. Rev. Swain raised
$500 toward expenses. Capt. L.
Hewitt and Capt. Simmons spoke
briefly.
Christmas Pardon Letter Shower
1t was also voted to ask the race
to give letter-shower for the soldiers
Tor Christmas, by every member send
ing letter to President Coolidge ask
ing Christmas pardon, including re-
quest that he abolish segregation Of
clerks as Christmas boon to the race.
Letters to Hon. John w. Weeks.
secretary Of war, to recommend the
pardons for Christmas are also urged.
Christmas Pardon Letter-Shower
Boston, Mass.-The National Equal
Rights League calls upon the race to
use the advantage of the custom of
granting pardons at Christmas for
the prisoners at Fort Leavenworth
prison. 1t urges that everybody mail
a letter before Sunday, Dec. 23, adj
dressed to the President, Calvin
Coolidge, White House, Washington,
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-22

One of the Most Popular Republicans
Cook County AS County Commissioner, Coroner for
Number of Years. and Sheriff, He Has Been Weighed
and Not Found Wanting and Many of His Friends Are
Urging Him to Enter the Race for Governor Illinois
In 1924 Mr. Hoffman Wishes All the People This City
and County Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-12-22

THE BUSINESS AND THE POLITICAL
CAREER OF HON. MARTIN B. MAD
DEN WHO WILL BE RE-NOMIN-
ATED AND REELECTED TO CON-
GRESS FROM THE FIRST CON-
GRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF ILL
NOIS IN 1924.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-20
OUTBREAKS OF MOROS|
CAUSED BY FEMINIST
MOVEMENT, is BELIEF
Educated Philippine Girls
Refuse to Become
Harem Inmates.
by the Associated Press.

Manila. Oct. 2O.-The recent Moro
outbreak on the Island of Mindanao,
in which number of members of the
Philippine constabulary were slam,
owe their origin to the feminist move
ment. or the refusal of educated ma
tive girls TO become inmates OF the
Moro harems.
According TO adyices from Mindanao,
the Moro leaders have rebelled against
the education of girls in Christian
schools, number of which are in
operation on the island.
Their complaint is that the girls,
when educated. proceed to upset all
OF the ancient customs Of the Moros
that OF the harem being the most
cherished.
The Arab priests. who are said to
be augmenting the unnst among the
natives. also see in the educated girls
tie end of their influence i'll Moro
land.
Governor General Wood. in an IN
terview with the Associated Press.
said he did not see any immediate ne
cessity of dispatching United States
troops to Mindanao.
He said if conditions were not I'M
proved within the next three or four
days he personally will visit Mn
lanaO
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-20
WOMAN CAUSES ARREST
OF MAN WANTED FOR
PASSING BAD CHECKS
Traps Him Vixen At
tempt Made to Give
Her $50 Check.

Charged with forgery. passin,
worthless checks and accused of poe
ing as Il federal officer. well dressed
white man, %. giving Houston as his
home, was jailed here by city detcc-
tiveS at 10 o'clock Friday.
Information that the man held pri'
oncr was operating here and that he
had issued several bogus checks, rang
ing from S25 to $50, was furnished
the department several days ago by
representatives of the Retail Mer-
chants Association.
The capture Of the alleged forge:
was brought about by young woman,
an employe of the Sap railway COM
pany, whose identity detectives con-
cealed Saturday morning because Of
her objections TO newspaper notoriety.
The woman, according TO what in
formation was divulged. met the HouS-
tonian through another Acquaintance
last week. Three days ago. she ad'
yised detectives. the prisoner repr1-
scented himself to her as a federal Of
ficer and induced her TO accept q check
for $50, he desired cashcd. She had
procured the money from the bank,
but suspicious. advised plain clothes
Officers only TO learn they were then
seeking him.
For 81 hours detectives had been
con the spot" waiting the return ot
the Houstonian. When he appeared
and agreed to escort the young woman
and another companion to supper, the
Sap railway employe led him into the
hands of the law.
The arrest is listed TO Captain Sam
Street and Detectives Carver, Long
and Grasshoff.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-20
PUBLIC OFFICIALS
HELD RESPONSIBLE
FOR HIGH RENTALS
Riots and Bloodshed"
Feared and "Rent
Strike" Certain.

New York, Oct. 2O.-Public officials
are blamed for crowded living cendi-
tons and high rents in New York City
by witnesses at the final healing of the
state housing commission which is
endeavoring to determine whether pres
ent rent laws protecting tenants sh =
be extended.
Fears of "rioting and bloodshed"
were expressed by Miss Lille Grant.
chairman of the mayors committee on
rent profiteering. who sail a rent
strike was inevitable if the laws lapse
and landlords are unrestrained.
81 shudder to think what would
happen" said Miss Grant.
From instructive sense of right to
home. tenants on the East Side will
cause bloodshed," Vito Marcantonio,
executive secretary of the Harlem Ten
ants Association. asserted.
Judges are playing politics with
bad results for both landlords and ten
ants" Morris Gisnet, chief counsel of
the Greater New York Tenants League
declared.
Two hundred thousand negroes live
in one square mile of Harlem and half
Of them are dodgers, emigrants from the
South, taken in by families who other
wise couldn't pay their rent, Ferdi-
nand e. Morton. president of the
municipal service corporation informed
the commissian.
He said the congestion is increasing
with the migration northward of the
negro.