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The northwestern bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1922-1924, 1923-06-23
Twenty-Five Injured and Ten
Fatalities Is Toll of Early
Morning Fire.
OWNER OF BUILDING
PLACED UNDER ARREST
Blaze Started in Furniture Store
and Quickly Spread to the
Apartment Above.

Chicago, June 21.-Ten Negroes
are known to have been killed and at
least twenty-five were injured in a
fire which swept a three-story tene-
ment house here early today. The
100 Negro tenants of the building
were cut off from escape by the de-
struction of the main stairway and
numbers jumped to the streets from
the windows.
Scores of heroic rescues were made
by firemen.
The fire started in furniture store
on the ground floor and quickly de-
stroyed the wooden tenement.
The dead were taken to a nearby
morgue for Identification, the injured
are being treated at emergency hos
pitals.
Later. Joseph Smith, wealthy Ne
gro owner of the furniture store, was
arrested.
The FIRE, which started from an
unexplained cause, spread rapidly
through the store and attacked the
wooden stairs leading to the upper
floors before any occupants of the
tenement awakened. When the fire.
men arrived the first floor and en-
trance way were masses of flames.
The northwestern bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1922-1924, 1923-06-23
GOV. ]. A. O. PREUS
Preus Went From
Farm To Capitol

]. A. o. Preus, Governor of Min
nesota, was born on a farm in Wis
consin. August 2S, 1888. He attend
ed the country school and was gradu-
ated from Luther college. Decorah,
Iowa. Afterward Mr.. Preus entered
the law school at the University of
Minnesota, from which he was gradu-
ated in 1906. For three years there
after he served as clerk under SEN
ator Knute Nelson in the United
States Senate at Washington. From
September, 1909 to 1911, Mr.. Preus
held the position of executive clerk
in the governors office and was later
appointed insurance commissioner by
Governor Eberhart in 1911 and re-
appointed in 1913. He has served
two terms as State Auditor and be-
came Governor January 5, 1921.
Minnesota has had few chief execu-
tives who were equal to Governor
Preus in any way. Orator, statesman
and champion of liberty, equality and
justice, his speeches are requested al
most nationally. Governor Preus, in
1921, signed the Minnesota Anti
lynching bill and has on all occasions
given the best within him for the
preservation of Minnesota traditional
spirit.
The northwestern bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1922-1924, 1923-06-23
Delegdses to S.Enjoy Visit in St. 4 Paul
Local Branches of MA. .A.C.P. Need
Memberships; Everyone Should Help
Bulletin in Drive to Help the
Greatest Organized Body
in America.

We are starting the third week of
our drive to help the N. A. A. G. p.
of both st. Paul and Minneapolis to
become more strongly fortified by an
increased membership. We have en-
deavored to impress the necessity of
this venture because the N. A. A. c..
p. has only two sources from which
it receives support. The two sources
we have previously mentioned as con-
tribution and membership. In CIV
ing a membership to one Of the two
local branches with each new sub
scription to the Northwestern Bulle-
tin we wish to again state that 1t
does not profit us financially. To US
the Dyer Bill is the biggest thing in
our history. II it is worth its name.
funds should be raised to help the
N. A. A. c. p. keep up the fight.
Applause Meant What?
When Congressman Dyer visited
the Twin Cities and gave his address
on the subject of his purpose, there
were many who applauded vigorous
ly. Many of these were not and
still are not members of the N. A. A.
c. p. Under the spell of the hour
many of these people felt as IL they
could do much for the support of the
Dyer Bill. We wonder If they went
home and slept off their enthusiasm.
There seems to be no other reason
for not displaying the same spirit at
this time. Did some of us show our
appreciation to the N. A. A. G. p.
just to be seen Of men, or was
there real sincerity In the admins
tration? This is the greatest oppor-
tunity now for you to do something
for the grandest Association in
America.
Significance of Purpose.
The purpose of the N. A. A. c. p.
is well understood and the worth of
the associa6on Is beyond doubt.
Again, everyone is acquainted with
purposefulness of the Northwestern
Bulletin; will receive double value for
your s$2.00. A membership in the
local branch Of N. A. A. c. p. in the
city where you reside and years
subscription to the liveliest race pa
per ip the Northwest. Interest your
friend in helping to make the local
branches of the N. A. A. c. p. larger
and let your dollar go toward passing
the Dyer Bill. Fill out coupon In
the advertising section and mail with
your remittance to The NORTH
WESTERN BULLETIN. 40S Court
Block, st. Paul, MINI.
The northwestern bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1922-1924, 1923-06-23
F. d. Me- Cracken Realt0r Sells
Building on University Avenue

this vicinity can be readily seen ow-
ing to the building projects now in
progress.
Other Purchases.
Mr.. McCracken also reported the
closing of the deal involving the pur-
chase of the Henrietta Hotel, sos
Rondo street, which was sold under
option of the st. Paul Realty last
winter. The final sale was made to
Mr.. owen Howell. personally. Other
corners purchased are as follows:
Dale and Rondo streets, by r. G.
Minor; Kent and Rondo, by G. M. e.
church, and st. Anthony avenue and
Kent street, by Walker Williams.
The significance Of these recent pur-
chases is very far reaching and dis
plays the progressive spirit Of our
citizens. The greatest respect is at
tanned from the masses when the sur
plus dollars are invested in good real
estate.
The northwestern bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1922-1924, 1923-06-23
MANY NOTABLES
OF O.E.S. were
GATHERED HERE
Session Held at Union Hall Was
Most Successful i'm History
of Order.
RECEPTION is HELD AT
PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH
st. Paul Chapter Royalty Enter
tanned Delegates of the Iowa
Jurisdiction.

The meeting of Electa Grand Chap
ter, o. e. s., composed of 26 chapters
in various cities of Iowa and Mime
sofa, who held their sixteenth annual
session at Union hall, terminated the
most successful one ever held by the
chapter.
Over 200 members attended the
sessions. which took place June 19,
20. FL, at Union hall, corner of Kent
street and Aurora avenue. Many
members of the various chapters in
Minneapolis and st. Paul, besides a
number of visitors who were eligible.
attended all of the sessions.
Opening Tuesday morning at 8
A. NJ. at Union hall, the regular bust
ness routine was carried on, followed
by the annual address. which was
made by Mrs. Carrie Reeler of Mason
City. Iowa. Worthy Grand Matron Of
Eiecta Grand Chapter. Adjourping
at IL o'clock for lunch, photo of
the entire gathering was taken. The
afternoon business was resumed at
2 O'Clock. In the evening public
reception was held at Pilgrim Baptist
church, with Jose III. Sherwood,
Worthy Patron. Queen Sheba Chap
ter. acting as Master of Ceremonies.
The addresses Of welcome were
given by Orrington Hall, I'm Behalf
Of the Citizens; Rev. L. w. Harris,
"In Behalf of the Churches; Edward
r. Thomas. M. w. Grand Master, I'm
Behalf of the Masons," and Mrs.
Laura ward-Stanton, Worthy Matron,
"In Behalf of Queen of Sheba Chap
ter" Response by Mrs. Carrie Reel
er, Grand Matron. Musical numbers
and readings completed the program.
On Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock
the regular business routine was held,
which lasted until noon.
The comforting of various degrees
occupied the entire afternoon. In
the evening the Grand Chapter of Sor-
row took place. All members who
had passed away during the year
were eulogized. Thursday morning
the reception of Grand Representa-
tives was held. followed by reports Of
committees. After lunch the election
of officers took place, which is as fol-
lows:
Mrs. Eva l.. Abbey, Minneapolis,
Worthy Grand Matron; Mrs. Hattie
Ciaybrook, Buxton Iowa, w. G.. A. M;
Rev. L. Edwards, Minneapolis, Grand
Patron: Mr.. Mass. Askew. Sioux City,
Iowa. Associate Patron; Mrs. q.
CONTINUED on Page 81
The northwestern bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1922-1924, 1923-06-23
New Officers of
The Baptist S. S.

Delegates and friends who helped
to make the Iowa, Minnesota and
South Dakota 3Sth Annual Sunday
School convention held in Minneap-
oils June IL to II, inclusive, a grand
success. This was the largest Sun
day School convention ever held in
the history of Minneapolis. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
Des Moines. Iowa, president; Rev. j.
A. Meyers, st. Paul, first yice-presi-
dent; Mrs. A. Pruitt, Minneapolis,
second vice-president; Miss Charlotte
Speed, Waterloo, Iowa, recording sec
retary; Mr.. Kenneth Higingbotham,
Fort Madison, Iowa, corresponding
secretary; Mrs. Tina Davis, Ottumwa,
Iowa, treasurer: Mrs. Bertha Long,
Des Moines, Iowa, cradle roll: Miss
Ida Manuel, Des Moines, Iowa, organ
ist; Mr.. Geo. w. Wills, st. Paul, re-
iigious board Of education, chairman.
The northwestern bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1922-1924, 1923-06-23
Along the Line
By Fred d. McCracken
WITHIN OUR GATES

AS a convention city, there is no
better place in the country than st.
Paul or Minneapolis. With our many
public buildings. halls and beautiful
churches as meeting places, we are
amply able to care for the largest
gatherings of our people and provide
adequate housing facilities. Our
many points of interest, surrounded
by our many lakes and summer re-
sorts and the hospitality of our peo-
pie, makes the Twin Cities delight
full place for visitors.
The northwestern bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1922-1924, 1923-06-23
Largest Deal of City Realtors
C0nsumated by Well
Known Man.

Mr.. F. d. McCracken, st. Paul's
enterprising reaitor, recently closed
probably the largest transaction in
the history of race real estate men.
The deal involved the purchase Of the
building on the corner of Kent and
University avenue, by Mr.. John Lane,
This building is brick structure con-
tanning four flats. An eight-room,
modern house facing Kent also was
included in the sale.
No doubt this corner will, In the
near future. prove a bonanza for the
purchaser. as University avenue is
the main thoroughfare connecting st.
Paul and Minneapolis. The possibili-
ties Of q greater business section in
The northwestern bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1922-1924, 1923-06-23

The Henrietta Hotel, corner Of Nc
Kubin and Rondo streets. was pur-
chased this week by Owen Howell,
publisher of The Northwestern Bulle-
tin and proprietor of the Uptown
Sanitary Shop. This hotel is the best
in the city controlled by our race. 1t
contains sixteen rooms, all modern
and up-to-the-minute. The spacious
veranda, beautiful shrubbery, lawn
and trees give real home-like
aspect to the place. This is con-
veniently located as it is near two of
the Masonic halls and many business
houses conducted by our group. The
hotel has housed many prominent
visitors from all parts of the coun-
try. Besides being an ideal place for
the stranger in our midst to stop, it
is especially arranged for the enter
tainment of guests at luncheon, din
ner and card parties. Mr.. Howell
said that realizing the necessity of a
first-class hotel for our people and
having their interest at heart, he in
tends to make this the best in the
Northwest and asks the cooperation
of the people toward this end. The
name of the hotel will be changed
to 1.-THE Howell" Mr.. Howell in the
near future will erect first-class
drug store on the corner of the lot,
which fills long-felt want in this
vicinity. The importance of race
business is becoming more potent
factor owing to acute difficulty of our
college graduates finding employ
ment. An era of prosperity will come
only when more Of our men estab-
lish commercial enterprises for the
employment of our younger genera
tion. Again public support is nee
essary to insure permanancy to these
various projects. The proposed drug
store, when completed, will function
materially in aiding some of our
graduates in pharmacy who would
otherwise be forced to seek employ
ment in other centers. They will be
just as great assets to our communi-
ty as to other circles; but we cannot
hope to retain them unless we offer
ensuing year: Mrs. H. r. Graves,
cities offer. We hope that this pre-
cedent may be stimulus to greater
commercial activities than past his
tory has recorded.
The northwestern bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1922-1924, 1923-06-23
DELEGATION OF
CHICAGO WOMEN
STOP over HERE
Group of Women From National
Federation of Women's Clubs
Visit Twin Cities

The st. Paul City Federation of
Women's Clubs was hostess last Sun
day to a delegation of prominent
women from Chicago, headed by Mrs.
Joanna Professionalism, President of
the Northwestern Federation of Col
ored Women's Clubs. The party was
composed of Mrs. Theresa G. Macon,
Past National oficer; Mrs. Pearl F..
Ross, President of the West Side
Women's Club: Mrs. Kathyrn Slay-
ton, late appointee of the Big Sister,
hood, Northwestern division (nation-
all; Nine. Ezella M. Carter. Founder
and President Emeritus, of the Carter
Benevolent and Charity Clubs, COM
posed of ninety-three clubs of young
people; Mrs. Fanny Turner, Temper
ance Worker Chaplin of the North
west Division; Mesdames Melissa
Elan, Alice Mathews, Laura Logan,
Nina Tives, Frances Smith, Ella S.
Powell, Mamie Bradley, Aileen ver-
non, Carrie Pope. Arnetta Young and
Addie Pope. Madame Mae Black
Mason, first recording secretay Of the
Northwestern Federation, assisted by
the members Of the City Federation,
arranged splendid program for the
entertainment of the visitors. Arriv-
ing Sunday. delightful motor tour
was given for the guests, who were
shown the beauties of the SANITY
City. A public reception followed at
Pioneer hall, SIS Rondo street. A
large number Of leading citizens at
tended and had the pleasure of meet
ing this intelligent group, who are
doing much good for the uplift Of
the race. Mrs. Mae Black Mason
presided in her usual gracious man
ner as mistress of ceremonies, and
heartily welcomed the visitors in be-
half Of the st. Paul District Fedora
ton, of which she is president. Prayer
by Rev. L. w. Harris of Pilgrim Bap-
.tist church then followed. Mrs.
Kathryn S. Slayton was introduced
and spoke on the big Sister Move
ment" which has been inaugurated by
the women to help the unfortunates
In Juvenile and Detention Homes,
who often never get a chance and
would under proper supervision make
good citizens. On behalf of the min
istry, Rev. L. w. Harris gave a splen-
did address Of welcome. He COM
piimented the women on their ability
to take care of things, showing the
both national and international prob
lens. Their willingness to blend their
efforts in a certain channel to get
national recognition has done much
toward the progress of the race. The
worth of the organization lies in the
legislation, cooperation and resolu-
ton to succeed. Strong men would
not have been able to reach the pin
nacle of success without the earnest
ness. patience. endurance and infiu-
{Conttnued ON PAGE -
The northwestern bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1922-1924, 1923-06-23
ELSEWHERE

The largest and most successful
real estate firm among our group in
the country is Nail & Parker, New
York City. The firm controls prop
erty worth several millions of dollars.
Boley, Okla, one of the most sue
cessful towns inhabited by our peo-
pie, is about to be populated by white
people due to the great oil strike
within few miles of Boley.
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Mr.. J. r. Clark of Peoria, H., mo-
tored to st. Paul Friday morning to
spend few days visiting his mother.
Mrs. M. f. Clark. and sisters, Mary
Clark and Mrs. Horace Craig.
The northwestern bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1922-1924, 1923-06-23

Miss Dorothy Lee, 999 Chatsworth
street, was quietly married Monday
evening to Mr.. David Payne at the
parsonage by Rev. H. L. p. Jones,
pastor Of st. James A. M. e. church.
The happy couple are residing with
Mr.. and Mrs. Jenkins of Igehart ave-
nue..
Mr.. Hudson of Fort Dodge. Iowa,
father of Miss Leta Hudson, 155 Au-
rora avenue, was a delegate to the
Baptist convention. which was held
in Minneapolis recently.
The northwestern bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1922-1924, 1923-06-23

Eta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha
sorority entertained informally on
Wednesday evening at Shevlin hall
on the University Campus in honor
of the university graduates. The
younger folks of the Twin Cities were
the invited guests.
The northwestern bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1922-1924, 1923-06-23

Grace Chapel, c. M. e. church. 27
East Water street, will hold rally
Sunday afternoon. On the first Sum
day in July quarterly meeting will
be held. The presiding elder, Rev.
c. A. Carten Of Chicago. Ill. will pre-
side.
The northwestern bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1922-1924, 1923-06-23

The Leslie Lawrence Post Of the
American Legion met Wednesday at
their headquarters, 355 Robert
street.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-31
WHITE R|bBONERS ENDORSE RESOLUTIONS
AGAINST SALE Of TOBACCO
Mrs. Jennie Randlett Reelected President --38th
Annual Convention in Skowhegan

Copp Of Skowhegan by Mrs Hollis
Stitham of Pittsheld for the late Mrs.
William Blake Of Pitt8feld and by Mrs.
Written OF Pittsheld FOR the late Mrs.
RancOurt of Pittsheld. Nearer Ny
God to Thee was sung in closing with
Mrs Carrie Steward at the piano.
OFFICERS ELECTED
Mrs Jennie Randlett OF Pittsfield
was reelected president Other Of
fieers elected were: vice president at
large, Mrs. Lucy Plummer Of Skowhe-
gan; corresponding secretary. Miss
Gertrude 5 Weston. Skowhegan; re-
cording secretary, Mrs. Lena Ward,
Madison; treasurer. Mrs. Flora Sin
clair, Pittsfeld; department superin-
tendent. flower, mission and relief
work, Mrs Villa Tarbell, Pittsfield;
social meetings and Red Letter Days,
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Marble. Skewhe-
gan; Christian citizenship, Mrs. Jen-
ME Flood kreger, Fairfield; Ameri-
canization, Miss Grace LaugEton,
Harmony: anti-narcotics, meadow
contests, scientific temperance in
struction. Mrs. Anna l.. Twist, Fair
field; the press Mrs. Mabel p. Jud-
kins, Skowhogan; medical temper
ance, Miss Vida Marshall. Fairfield;
systematic giving, Mrs. N. L. Boyn-
ton, St Adams; lumberman work
Mrs. Cinda Campbell, Jackman; Sab
bath observance and Evangelistic
work, Mrs. s. II. Savage, Fairfield;
mothers meetings and white ribbon
recruits. Mrs. Susie Taylor. Pitts
field; prisons and jails, Mrs. Addie
Kicker Skowhegan; memorial, Mrs.
Hannah Barney, Fairfield; social vel
fare. Mrs. Cora Nye, Skowhegan; rail
road work. Mrs. Lizzie Gilman, Pitts
field; temperance and missions, Mrs.
William Miner, Solon; moral educa-
ton. Miss Maude Marshall. Fairfield.
fsirs and open air meetings, Mrs.
Laura Brooks. Madison; peace and ar
bitration, Mrs, Ruth Palmer, Pitts
field; committee on resolutions, local
president
During the afternoon Dr. George
Coombs from the state health depart
ment gave an interesting talk on dis
eases, their results and preyentions
but was unable to show slides as
planned on account OF the lighting
system in the church.
EVENING SESSION
The feature of the closing session
Tuesday evening was an inspiring ad
dress by Mrs. Ella X. Gleason Of
Boston in which she talked on the
present crisis, the apathy of church
people on the liquor question and the
liquor propaganda which she de-
nounced as entirely false She told
interesting experiences on her trip
abroad in connection with her refer
ences to the liquor propaganda. She
also spoke en- what she declares was
treason on tho part OF Massachusetts
voters in the 2.75 per cent beer ques-
ton. She was magnetic speaker
and was an inspiration indeed to the
white ribboners and their friends who
listened TO the discourse. Mrs. Rand
lett presided and Rev. George Loring
Thurlow offered prayer. Mrs. Pearl
Pomelow sang and Rev II. L. Nichols
made the closing PRAYER.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-31

to his condition and while they dag
nOsed his case as being of d very
serious nature, hopes were entertain
cd that he might live much longer.
At the time OF his return he seemd
to be somewhat improved in health
and was able to attend to business
matters The Saturday before his
death however his condition became
more alarming and from this he failed
to recover. The deceased was born
in Solon, September 4, 1871, the son
of Adelbert NJ. and Harriet Il. with
ann Thompson. When very young he
moved with his people to East Madi-
son where he spent his youthful
years. In about 1898 Mr.. Thompson
married Miss Mary Bradbury Leavitt
of Athens and Mr.. Thompson having
engaged in the lumber and mill busi-
ness in Athens established his home
there. His wife died in May, 1902,
leaving e son. Wendall Leayitt Thomp-
son, then nine months old. October
90. 1905 he married Miss Lora Good
win of Athens and their married life
has been spent in Skowhegan, Mr..
Thompson coming here eighteen years
ago this month to engage in the lum-
Der manufacturing business with his
father. This partnership lasted un-
til the older man died in 1910. For
a time Mr.. Thompson was alone in
the enterprise hut not pong after
wards associated himself with Thom-
as G. Fox under the name of Thomp-
son & Fox. In addition TO the fin
ishing of lumber this firm has also
conducted extensive numbering opera
tions. About five years ago Mr.
engaged. in further timber
cutting, with Bin W. Page
The deceased was a member of
Carrabassett Lodge. I. o. o. F, and
Parmenas Encampment in Skowhegan.
He was also a trustee of the Savings
Bank of this town and was highly
Beside the widow, Mr. Thompson
is survived by his son Wendall La
now sophomore at Bos
ton University and one sister, Mrs.
Charles Atkinson of East Boston,
Mass.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-31
SKOWHEGAN'S TAX RATE
IS 40 MILLS
Local Rate Of Taxation last Year was
Thirty-seyen Mills
The selectmen announced Tuesday
that the rate of taxation for Skowhe-
gan would be 40 mills for the present
year. Last year it was 81 mills.
Dinner for DIR. Stevens Mt Hotel SOm-
erset

Boston, May 29-Oyer-specialization
in the medical profession, with a
coming reaction and return to power
of the general practitioner, was one
of the thoughts expressed by DR.. Ed
mund II. Stevens, the oldest doctor in
active practice in Cambridge. at a din
ner given in his honor last night by
over a hundred of the medical pro
fession in Boston and Cambridge at
the Hotel Somerset in celebration of
his 56 years as a physician and sur
geon.
DR.. Stevens, who is II years OF age
also ENJOYS the unusual distinction OF
being with Farragut at the battle of
Mobile Bay. where he was wounded,
and afterwards with Grant at Apo
mattox Court House, witnessing Lees
surrender. He interrupted his medi-
cal courses at Harvard to enlist and
was graduated after the war in class
of 81.
For over 90 years he has practiced
in Cambridge, going there after serv-
ing four years as resident physician
at Deer Island. He lives in the same
house he then occupied.
DR.. Stevens Is the owner of BLOOM
field" fine country estate here and
spent his boyhood In Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-31
HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC
FESTIVAL TOMORROW
Senior and Junior Orchestras with
ChOruses and Readings Assure
Fine Program

The high school Music Festival for
which the students have been prepar-
ing during the winter and spring will
occur tomorrow (Friday) evening in
the Opera House. The senior high
school orchestra and the junior high
school orchestra will both play and
there will be chorus of $50 boys
and girls including the boys glee club
and the girls glee club. The junior
chorus of about 80 voices will also
sing and there will be readings by
Kenneth r. Copp and Gordon Grundy
The affair is being arranged under the
direction of Harrison Smith, director
of music in the public schools. 1t Is
hoped that the townspeople will make
extra effort to attend this concert and
encourage the pupils in their efforts
to master this important branch in
our public schools. / The admission
will be Csc.