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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-10-20
URBAN LEAGUE CONFERENCE
WILL BE IN KANSAS CITY.
preston News service)

Kansas City. Mo-, Oct. 11-Plans
nave been completed for holding the
annual conference Of the National Ur.
ban League here from October 16 To
~ inclusive. Among the subjects TO lie
discussed during the conference arc.
what Opportunities Should a Democ.
:acy Afford Its Citizens? What are the
minimum Social Standards for a Norm
III Life?' The Negro in Industry Rae
lal Cooperation Housing Child Wei
rare. Health Causes and Effects of
migration, "A Social Program to Help
the Migrant Cooperation between
the Church and Social Agencies # is
expected that social workers, church.
men employers and sociologists from
an parts OF the country will attend
thls conference and take part in the
deliberations.
me executive secretary F.. r. Lane
WIN otfcHs at 1913 1-2 East 18th St
reports that he expects this to he tho
most largelp attended in the his.
/ory OF the league. He said that bur
dreds OF social workers from all parts
or the country have signified their T.,
tention to attend the conference. Ar
engagements for caring for the VISITING
aeiegates have all been completed and
Kansas City people express great do.
isnt at having an opportunity to play
most TO such gathering Of distingu
isteo citizens philanthropists and
81 students OF SOCIAL problems, composing
the persons interested in the magnifi
cent work OF the Urban League.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-10-20
THEY THOUGHT HE WAS MICRO
ONE SHOT DEAD.
preston News Service)

New York City, Oct. 11.-Unfortun,
ate for the barber who thought be.
cause a man possessed a swarthy skin
ne was an American Negro The other
BARRIERS in that shop will be careful
about whom they refuse to shave here
after. 1t is said that a Porto Rican
named Julio Rodriguez went into n
barber shop and asked to be shaved
ana was fatty told that 1--WE do not
shave nfggers." Wren Rodriguez en-
deavored to explain that he was not a,
american Negro. he was told to po TO
a colored barber shop, three blocks
down the avenue
nave been to three other barber
shops said Rodriguez, and / need y
shave badly he said. The hot temper
ed Central American became greatly
lncensed at the discrimination shown
ana Tired at the barber who refuse,
MN Then he wheeled on another
VINO attempted to attack him from the
PACK and shot him down. The bullet
striking the barber in the temple
causing instant death.
The ugly situation so freouentIv
brought about on account of the inbe,
ent and widespread race hatred ane
discrimination in America makes tbis
country the general laughing stock of
ofher nations of the world.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-10-20

ton OF Justice are contained in q suit
filed against the khan in federal court
here on behalf OF six residents OF
South Bend.
THE CHARGE AGAINST THE KHAN
The Khan is an organisation to op-
press American citizens who are Oath.
oltcs or members OF the Jewish faith,
or Negroea the complaint charges, In
violation OF the first article OF the con
stitution OF the United States, which
guarantees religious and political free
dom, and the 18th. 18th and 18th
amendments. These articles deal WITH
slavery. citizenship and the right OF
suffrage, respectively.
1t is further alleged that purposes
for which the khan Is designed are;
To wean citizens from their support
OF the laws Of the United States; TO
corrupt and take over q large part OF
administration of justice and laws liz
their making; to gain immunity
through control Of the judiciary and
other officials for members who com
init murder. mayhem, mutilation OF the
bodies of their victims tarring, feath
-ering and beating into insensibilty
citizens, without legal warrants; to
convict by prejudiced evidence; to boy
colt and withdraw patronage from
Catholics, Jews and Negroes; to hold
unheard, and to execute sentences on
these persons; to have members of the
army end militia to adjure their 10y
atty to the government and embrace
the Khan; to participate in illegal
meetings and to blockade streets and
highways. 1t is further charged tina.
these acts constitute a dangerous pub
lie nuisance.
The plaintiffs are Benjamin Dubois
John BOSNIAN, Peter J. Birminghaln
Daniel w. Youngerman, Seelman
Decklebaum and Earl jackson.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-10-20
GOVERNOR ASKS BOARD no
HURRY COMPUTATION CASE
fPreston News Seruice \

Nashville, Tenn. Oct 1i.-With D
legal execution in Tennessee only 10
days off Governor Peavy moved las.
Wednesday to speed up the hearing on
the application for a communication of
Joseph Bailey, OF Union City who is
condemned
Bailey was sentenced to die for the
murder of a policeman last December
he was sentenced jointly with Leo Will
l1ams, but the case of Williams was
reversed by the Supreme Court. while
Bailey's death sentenl,e was confirm
ed.
Judge Felix W. Moore, and Attorney
Give Lannon Of Union City were an
pointed to defend Bailey, and they
nave applied for a hearing before the
governor. Governor Peavy received a
petition of 25 pages setting forth the
facts in the case it is said
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-10-20
SEEK MORE INDICTMENTS.

Among others against whom it was
reported the States Attorney Generals
office is drawing up indictments are:
Attorney Richard Westbrooks, an at
torney whom Mrs. Stokes charged be-
fore the grand jury was an agent for
her husband and offered to sell out to
her for $4,000; and Miss Mile Phil.
lips, hair dresser. who is alleged tn
have made an affidavit that she dress
ed Mrs. Stokes hair in New York
apartment under compromising lcircum
stances.
The defendants are charged with
conspirfng with Mr.. Stokes to accuse
Mrs. Stokes Of being an inmate of n
notorious Chicago resort Is years ago,
In an effort to deprive her of her good
name. credit and reputation. It is sa id
that X Stokes was successful in his
contentious it would keep her two
children from sharing in his vast es-
tate.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-10-20
Strait-Tex
Chemical Company
600 FIFTH AVENUE
PITTSBURGH, PA, u .A.
THE NEGRO's HOME.

THE NEGRO'S HOME.
Where shall the Negro make his
home,
If not under the American flag?
Must he go to that far-off African
land
And be homeless, penniless and
ragged?
He knows not Of those dark land
scapes.
Which they say is his native land.
On, Negro of this land of pride,
Brace up and take stand.
Did not the Negro boys fight
To win the victory?
Did not the Negro mothers pray
That safe America be?
And were they not Negro girls
Who Ncuchf W. -fuos st,mps
That some American soldiers
Might rest within the camp?
DO MT the Negro families pay
A tax upon their homes.
Which beautify America.
Where true Negroes are born.
Then why can't the Negro sing,
"Mf country 'tis of thee"
American Negro swell the chord.
..Sweet land Of liberty"
Mildred wilkins, Richmond, Va
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-10-20
Racial luminosity Subsidies Pittsbur6 PENN Suburbs

Authorities declared that 1t Ia impos
sible to trace the origin Of these re-
ports or rumors. but they are thought
to be circulated by labor agents In or
der to work on the inherent fears or
the Negroes and encourage their mi.
grafton to the North. Oficials claim
that every effort possible Is being put
forth to allay the fears OF the NegroeA
and to show them that these rumors
have no basis in fact.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-10-20
TRUE BILLS RETURNED AGAINST
NEGROES IN STOKES CASE.
preston New. s.rvies)

Chicago, ILL.,. Oct. 11.-Five Negroes
stand indicted in connection with the
charge OF Mrs. w. q. d. Stokes OF
having formed conspiracy with her
husband to defame her character.
Among them are: Joe Bruner, taxi.
driver OF New York; Henry Tapley, OF
New York; Ray Hubert. formerly head
waiter at the BLACK and Tan Cafe
OF Chicago; Wallace Tyler, said TO be
an affinity Of Mrs. Stokes; and Mrs
Hattie Johnson.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-10-20
THE WEEKS EDITORIAL.
(From the Indianapolis Ledger OF
September 29.)

Let Us Again acknowledge that the
National Association for the Advance
ment Of Colored People Ia doing more
enective work for the Negro in Ameri
ca than all other organizations CON-
bined. 1t compels attention to terrible
things that happen TO the race, and It
strives to secure j. stice for it's individ
ual members. East st. Louis, Tulsa
and all the rest, have been made to
Know that there were those who could,
and would, see to It that the truth was
made known about these outrages com
United against q race and civilization
perpetrated by those who boast Of
their alleged superiority. The wors
alone In behalf OF those condemned
men In Arkansas In suflicicnt to entitle
It to the everlasting gratitude OF tho
entire race. Then no sooner had the
Mayor OF Johnstown given his inhu-
man order than we hear from the act
ION OF tho National Association for the
Advancement OF Colored People.
We repeat, the Negroes OF Amer,
ca. should awake to the NECESSITY of
more liberal support OF this organiza-
ton. There should be no less than a
paying membership Of three hundred
thousand. Wonderful things have beer
done with the limited amount OF
money put into the hands of these
men and women with which they
might fight our battles in the courts
What might be done IL given the sun.
port which they deserve, and we owe?
Let the pulpit and. the press be the
means of arousing that self-interest in
the race that may bring the needed
support to this organization. for the
men and women who compose it are
working for the race, and not for then
serves. OF this. there is no room 70,
doubt. Their only reward comes from
consciousness of having labored in
Dehaif of justice and right. When \
case is won against injustice ami
wrong, their rejoicing is equal to our
own.
Let us keep the name of this or.
ganization In our minds. and let M
seek opportunities for helping IL To-.
we shall then be helping ourselves in
most effeptive manner.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-10-20
COLORED PEOPLE THREATENED
AVERRED.
Preston News Service,

Preston News Service)
brownsville. Tenn. Oct. 10.-Aocord
Ing to reports being widely circulated
In this section among Negroes to the
efect that they are to be driven out OF
the county by the whites officials have
taken steps to check up to aS.ertain
II there is any truth in them. In some
parts of the county there is consider.
able apprehension among Negroes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-10-20
HOLSTERS DECLARED X XXX A
NUISANCE. ,
~ sstoD News service)

indianapolis, Ind, Oct. to-Cborp
es met members Of the Ku KIux KIN
are c0nspirfng to become n super-gov
eminent that will supplant the const
tuition OF the United States and az a..
neavoring to take over the aTminisf-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-10-20
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Read The Planet and keep in
formed as to what our Race ).
dong in world and domes4ie affair,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-10-20
AUTHORITIES TAKE STEPS TO OUELL
ANY DISTURBANCE IN STOWE
TOWNSHIP, AFTER CONFAB.

ton OF Justice are contained in q SUIT
filed against the khan in federal court
here on behalf OF six residents OF
South Bend.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
SECRETARY HOOVER WILL HOLD PUBLIC
 HEARING IN SEWARD
ALL PERSONS HAVING SUCCESS TONS OR COMPLAINTS ARE
 ASKED TO BE PRESENT

SKAGWAY, July 12.-Secretary of Commerce Hoover will hold public hearings upon the working of the fish, ing reserve at Seward, Anchorage, and Cordova, and hearings will also be held at Fairbanks and Nenana on the Yukon fishing questions. He is anxious that all persons having com plaints or suggestions should appear and give the fullest statements of their views and recommendation for bettermentS.
 The hearings will bt held at An cnorage and Seward upon his return from Fairbanks, approximately the 18th or 17th of July. These hearings will be held at Fairbanks on the 14th and 18th; and at Cordova on the 18th.
 At Seward and Fairbanks the hear ings will be held at the United States Commissioners offices, and at Anchor age at the city nall. Precise de,ails of the hour will be announced on the arrival of the Presidential party at Seward
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
SECRETARIES WORK.
 HOOVER, WALLACE
 ABOARD TRANSPORT

Among the prominent members ot thhe Cabinet accompanying President Harding on his trip to Alaska, are Herbert Hoover, Secretary of Com merce; Hon. Henry c. Wallace, Sec retary of Agriculture, and Hon Hu- bert Work, Secretary of the Interior, who are visiting Alaska to familiarize themselves with conditions: Messrs. Work and Wallace were added to the party after it's personnel were made up, and consequently the Gateway has no cut of either of the distinguished gentlemen.
 Hon. Frederick H. Gillette, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Albert John- son, chairman of the Immigration and Naturalization committees, is also a member of the party
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
PRESIDENT HARDING
 NAY ABANDON TRIP
 OVER CHITINA TRAIL
OWING TO GLACIER STREAMS AND UNSAFE CONDITIONS
 RETURN BY SEWARD

SKAGWAY, July 12.-The transport Henderson, bearing President Hard ing and party made but brief stop here, the transport doubling back for a view of Muir glacier, named for the noted American with whom President Harding spent his first vacation after his inauguration, in company with Messrs. Ford, Firestone ana Edison.
 The President expressed great in- terest in viewing the vast ice river, the transport proceeding from there to Seward, which it expects to reach early Friday morning.
 The Presidential party originally planned to take the trail from Fair banks to Chitina, involving a three days trip by automobile, but reports to the President that such journey is uncertain and unsafe at this time of year has resulted in almost defi- nitely abandoning this part of the trip and returning to Seward by rail-
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
PARTY
 COMPOSED IF
 NATIONALLY KNOWN
PERSONNEL OF PRESIDENT AND GUESTS GIVEN OUT-THREE
 MEMBERS OF CABINET

The personnel of the Presidential party, which will arrive here tomor- row morning on the transport Hen derson, is as follows:
 President and Mrs. w. G. Harding Governor and Mrs. Scott c. Bone. Hon George B. Christian, jr., Secre tary to the President.
 Gen. Chas. E. Sawyer, U. s. N, phy sycian to the President.
 Capt. Adolphus Andrews, U. s. N aide to the President.
 Major o. M. Baldinger, U. s. A.. aide to President.
 MT. Judson c. Welliver.
 Lieut. Com. Joel T. Boone, U. s. N MT. E. w. Smithers.
 Stenographer M. J. McDermott. Stenographer J. N. Murphy.
 N B. Nichol, Kilograms.
 K. w. Fasold, Pathe News.
 John Painter, Fox Film Co.
 E. Carl Wallon, Intl. News Reel Co Henry Miller, Keystone View Co. Hon. Hubert Work, Secretary o the Interior, and Mrs. Work
 Mrs. Charles E. Sawyer.
 Hon. Frederick H. Gillette, Speakel of the House.
 Hon. Henry c. Wallace, Secretary of Agriculture.
 MT. Malcolm Jennings, and Mrs Jennings.
 Hon. Herbert Hoover, Secretary O Commerce, and Mrs. Hoover.
 Gov. Wm. Spry, Commissioner o General Land Office.
 Admiral Hugh Rodman, U. s. N. and Mrs. Rodman.
 Col. w. J. Greeley, Chief of tn, Forest Service.
 MT. H. M. Bain, Secretary to MT Wallace.
 MT, W. J, Donald, Secretary to MI Work. E. R. Bartley, Associated Press. Geo. R. Holmes, Intr. News Service Lawrence c. Martin, United Press. Jas. R. Nourse, Universal News Service. David Lawrence.
 Richard V. Culahan, New Tori Times.
 Louis Seibold, New York Herald. Carter Field, New York Tribune. Robt. Barry, Philadelphia Ledger. H. F. Stokes, N. Y. Evening Post Grafton s. Wilcox Chicago Tribune Robert L. Norton, Boston Post
 c. c. Ross, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12

The above message was received by Mayor Ray shortly before the Gate way went to press, and shows that the floating White House, bearing the Presidential party is approaching Seward. The sea is calm and the big transport is making about 12 knots an hour. The destroyers Hull and Corry, equipped with radio depth saunders are preceding the President tial vessel This is precautionary measure to insure the safety of the transport.
 Practically all of Seward will be on hand to welcome our distinguished visitors.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
WOMAN MURDEREsS |S
 SENTENCED T0 HANG
WIFE OF FOREMAN OF JURY
 THREATENS DIVORCE

CHICAGO, July 12-Mrs. Sabelle Nitti Crudelle was sentenced to hang for the murder of her husband. The woman later attempted suicide in her cell. The wife of the foreman of the jury which sentenced Mrs. Crudelle, today gave an ultimatum to her hus- band saying, "If that woman hangs I will go home to mother"
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
BRITAIN DEMANDS FRANCE REMOVE
 FROM RUHR ZONE
BREAK EXPECTED BETWEEN FORMER ALLIES OVER REP-
 ARATIONS ISSUE


 LONDON, July 12.-Great Britain through Premier Stanley Baldwin, in the House of Commons and Lord Cur, zon, in the House of Lords today, de- manded that the occupation of the Ruhr come to an end, and that the Al lies unite in fixing a fair amount for separations and ask Germany to pay it.
 Essential factors of the settlement of Europe's ills, Premier Baldwin told his confreres, are, first, payment of the separations; second, settlement of the interallied debts; third, the se- curity of Europe
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
SECRETARY INTERIOR
 ANXIOUS TQLEARN
 CONDITIONS ALASKA
FAIRBANKS, NENANA, AN CHORAGE AND SEWARD

SITKA, Alaska, July 12.-The Sec retary of the Interior will hold public hearings relative to activities ot the Interior department. lie is anxious that all persons having complaints or suggestions should appear and give the fullest statements of their views. and recommendation for betterment.
 Hearings can be held in the U. s. Commissioners offices at Fairbanks and Nenana on the 14th and 18th, re- spectively, in the city hall at Anchor age about the 18th or 17th in the IT. S. Commissioners office at Seward on the 16th or 17th.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
PRICE TEN CENTS

R. B. Armstrong, Los Angeles Times Arthur J. Sinnott, Newark News. Carl Smith, Oregon Journal.
 Ashmun Brown, Seattle Times. J. Hayden, Detroit News.
 M. J. Bloomer, Cooperative News paper Syndicate.
 F. G. Bonfils, Denver Post.
 Frank R. Kent, Baltimore Sun. Joe Mitchell Chapple, National Mag, Stephen T. Early, Asso. Press. G. M. Foote, Western Union.
 Secret Service Men-R L. Jervis, w. A. Landvoigt, w. G. Ferguson, A. R. Oesker, H. L. Barker, J. L Style, J. J. Fitzgerald, Messrs. Cooper, Edick and Jerold.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
Joins Arctic Brotherhood

Aboard Transport Henderson, July 11-President Harding having joined the Arctic Brotherhood at Skagway yesterday confded to Mrs. Harding that he had bound himself by oath to never mistreat a dog or a horse.
 The Henderson passed through Icy Strait, Cross Sound and well out into the Gulf en route to Seward, before nightfall.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
INDUSTRIAL WORKERS ARE
 CONVICTED ON TWO COUNTS

LOS ANGELES, July 12.-Twenty- seven Industrial Workers of the World were convicted today on two counts in the Superior Court for all legged criminal syndicalism.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
GOVERNOR AND MRS. BONE
 WILL ARRIVE ON HENDERSON

Governor Scott c. Bone and Mrs. Bone will arrive on the transport Henderson tomorrow, and will accom- pany the Presidential party to the h. terior and return. Gov. Bone is a uni versal favorite with Alaskans, and is a most welcome visitor.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
NjUNCT|QNMADE PEAMANENT BY
 CHICAGO JUDGE
SHOPMEN RESTRAINED FROM IN- TERFERING WITH MAILS AND
 RANSPORTATlON

CHICAGO, July 12.-Judge Wilker- son, in the Federal court today, made permanent the temporary Daugherty injunction granted in the shopmen's strike in 1922, restraining the shop men from committing violence or in terfering with the mails or transpor- tation system of the country.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
GOVERNORS OF SOUTHERN
 STATES FINED FOR SPEEDING

GREENVILLE, N. C., July 12.- Governor Morrison of this state and Governor Peary of Tennessee, were arrested today for auto speeding and were assessed $10 each.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
TWO HUNDRED FORTY POUND
 BLACK COD CAUGHT ON HOOK

SEATTLE, July 12.-The gasboat Phrisco landed 240 pound black cod here this afternoon, which was caught on a halibut hook off the north coast of Vancouver Island.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12

ADMIRAL ROMAN COMING
 Admiral Hugh Rodman, |. $. N, and Mrs. Rodman will arrive in Sew ard on the Henderson tomorrow. The Admiral is we'll known in Seward hav- ing visited here previously.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
HENDERSON WILL REACHPORT AT
 NOON TOMORR!
CRUISING SPEED OF TWEL KNOTS BEING MAINTAINED.
 ENJOYING CALM TRIP

c. II T :. a i: :: t {. :: :: :: :: :: :t Ii ON Board Transport Tender U !: son, July 12.-The Henderson 1H :: will probably arrive in Seward ' :: about noon, Friday the thirteenth. ' II SCOTT c. BONE. ' . Governor. 2: {. II F r ' q t: T [: {: a :: :: :: :! . ss
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12

Mrs. Maggie Fucker of Valdez, ar rived on the Watson and is visiting her son, Attorney A. E. Fucker. She will return to Valdez on the Watson.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12
WANTS BALL GAME

Word was received from Bevan Presley, of Latouche today, request ing ball grame between Latouche and Seward teams while the Alameda is in port.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-07-12

Frank Skeen and family returned on last nights train from a short wis it to Anchorage.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-03-31
U. S. SENATOR NICHOLSON LAID
TO REST.

The body of United States senator
Samuel d. Nicholson was laid in state
at the State Capitol last Thursday
from 10 o'clock until noon, and was
visited by thousands of citizens prior
to its removal for the funeral ceremo-
nies which We're held at the Central
Presbyterian Church at p. m. Repre-
sentatives from the United States
Senate and the State Legislature, be
sides prominent business men from
different parts of the state were pres
ent to pay their last respects to their
late honored associate and friend. The
Masonic fraternity was also repre-
sented, escorting the remains to the
place of interment, being at Fairmount
Cemetery in the vault. And thus
passes another of Colorados pioneers
who gave good service to his people.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-03-31
NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF
NINE. C. J. WALKER MFG. co.
IN THE CITY.

Mrs. A. C. Burnett and Mr.. ]. E.
Johnson, National Representatives of
the Madam c. ]. Walker Mfg. Co, of
Indianapolis, Indiana, were in the city
for n few days this week. While in
the city Mrs. Burnett was the guest
of her relatives Mrs. A. J. Howard and
Mrs. NJ. e. Proctor. Mr.. Johnson was
located at the REQ Hotel. These rep
resentatives of our biggest business
concern in America, also gave two lee
tures-one at the st. Stephen Baptist
Church and one at Campbell Chapel.
They also paid a visit to several of the
Race establishments and commented
at length on the growth of Race enter
prise in Denver. They left the city
Friday for the East where they ara
soon to engage in their coming great
Holy Land contest.