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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
CONFIRMATION OF MIR. COHEN

No act by the United States Senate
in half century has given more gen
eral satisfaction to the colored people
of this country than the confirmation
of Walter l.. Cohen as Comptroller OF
Customs at New Orleans, Louisiana,
The cause OF this is that the issue had
been made plain. 1t was to determine,
whether or not citizen OF this coun
try could be barred from holding
office, wholly and solely on account OF
his color, when he measured up to
every other requirement as to ability
and character in the conduct OF such
an Office
Had this distinguished citizen of
color been white citizen or natural
lied former resident of any other coun-
try, his confirmation would not have
been even questioned. On the other
hand he is a cOlored man of the type,
who is popular among all classes ire
spective Of color, He has served many
years before in this same office and his
occupancy of the same was not opening
to him or to the race. with which he is
identified any new fields of endeavor.
Moreover, Ire is southerner of the
most pronounced type and he enjoys
the esteem and confidence of the bust
ness white elements of New Orleans.
His rejection then by the United States
Senate would have been and was in
the nature of tragedy We are pleas
ed to note that the august tribunal re>
considered it's former hasty action
Moreover. it was also test as to wheth
-er Southern black men must move
North and take up citizenship in north
eern States in order to hold Office.
The confirmation of Cohen emphasiz
es the fact that the migration North
can begin southwark again. Tens OF
thousands OF colored citizens resented
the action and as they now reside in
States North of the Mason and Dixon
Line would have visited their resent
ment upon the Republican Party which
Party is now primarily responsible for
all legislation and appointments. The
Democratic leaders knew this and this
is why they made such strenuous eff
forts to bring about Cohen's undoing
We know Walter L. Cohen and in con.
firm ing him the U. S. Senate and
the Republican Administration have
taken long step forward. Colored
folks can hold office South as well as
North. Let those who wish so to do,
come on back home.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22

the Southland to population approx
mating eight millions Of people in
Dixie Land alone. Is there no spirit OF
fair-play left in this section of the
COUNTRY? Would the white people OF
Virginia enter a protest against our
having one lone representative in the
thirteen original southern States? We
believe not. Walter L. Cohen,a southern
Negro of the mulatto type is now comp
troller of customs at New Orleans,
Louisiana and all of us southern col.
ored folks are happy and large pre-
portion of the liberal minded white
folks are happy too. For Gods sake
leave us alone and let us have peace.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
FIRPO AND DEMPSEY.

Luis Firpo of Argentine, who was
Booked 10 try conclusions, with Harr?
Wills the colored heavyweight pugi-
list announces that be has decided t.
retire from the ring This is done IN
face Of the fact that white promoters
had agreed to put up purse of half a
million dollars for the contest Much
more is available for contest with
Jack Dempsey, the heavyweight cham
pion of the world, who has repeatedly
announced that ne was ready and will
ing to fight any man in the world,
barring none.
When the promoters approached
him, he referred them to his manager,
and when they approached his manag-
err, he got away from his manager as
fast as he could placing some three
thousand miles between himself and
his colored antagonist. Moreover, he an
ncunced that he would stage for the
movies and this would prevent his en-
bering the ring again for some time to
come. With the retirement cf-Luis Fir
pc, whom Dempsey has been using as
"a stalking hose" Sc 70 speak, insist
ing that Harry Wills NEE. him fnst
his last excuse for not meeting Wills is
eliminated.
Harry Wills is the only heavy
weight on the American stage today
that he can meet in a championship
contest. Is he AFRAID of this colored
heavyweight This is question for
him to answer and he can only answer
II by stating his terms for a contest ano
leaving it UP to Wills hackers to meet
or to reject them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
THAT GREAT PROPHECY.

"Tha King of England reigns I'M
righteously over peoples of other ma
lions, but the King of England cannot
say who will reign over the British
Empire one hundred years from today.
But Abraham told 1000 years befor.
the coming of Christ and pushed back
the veil of time and declared that
Christ would reign upon the plains OF
Palestine. When they stood at the gates
of Eden, it was carried out that He Is
Just the same today and forever He
doesn't change. 1 saw 'reb' monu'
ment. On it was an inscription, HIS
voice was in His sword.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
NO EXCEPTION. HERE.

This country will be no exception
in the exacting scale Of a righteous
God. Even Balaam, the false prophes
cried out, 4 see Him but not nigh 1t
has been told through the centuries
that the King of kings is coming-and
that He shall reign wherever human
ity exists. God has highly exalted Him.
God has given our King name above
every other name. John said that they
were crying, Holy, holy to our King.
Out of the hosts of shouting saints,
Holy, holy, holy to our God.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
THAT NAME OF NAMES.

In the message, Thou shall call
His name, Jesus, the message was not
brought to some nobility, some OF the
refined young women, but it was
brought to THE poor girl. The message
was not brought to that class OF cul'
tured young women. 1t was not even
brought to young woman in the Gull
tured circles of the Jews, for Mary was
a poor, obscure, but chaste young girl
out in the remote hills of Galilee, ua'
touched, so to speak by the influence
of cultured society. but she had those
valued virtues, that God delights TO
have in his children.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
FOXES HAVE HOLES

"He found his place among the sick
the hungry ard the weak. When He
saw man weeping, He 30 could look
at Jerusalem and weep. His divine ma
ture supped sorrow and File could
sympathize. He could say, THE foxes
have holes and the birds of the air have
nests, but the Son of Man hath not
where to lay his head He could call
Sthe fish of the sea, when hungry. He
could take pearls from their mouths
1t was His dual nature that we could
not understand. He could call the dead
TO life. He had the healing power. He
could say to the man, Take up thy bed
and walk Let us look at the exalta.
tion Of his namel We have some great
names in history.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
SHARON BAPTIST SERVICES.
Location: Corner of Leigh and FRS
Streets.


SUNDAY, MARCH 2Srd, 1924.
1000 A. M. Sunday School and
Mems Bible Class.
1925 A. M. Sermon by Pastor: Sub
ject: The Burden-Bearer."
$3.50 P. M. Sacred Concert, Mrs. Ro-
berta Christian manager Eureka Art
and Literary Circle will present Sacred
Program, Mrs. Pearl G. Johnson, Mis-
tress Of Ceremonies.
! 500 P. M. Young Peoples Meeting.
S:15 P. M. Sermon by Pastor, Sub
ject: Human Frailty and Divine
Strength"
Monday, March oath, Queen Esther
Concert" Mrs. Emma Hicks Group.
Tuesday, March 25th. Silver Chorus,
Deacon G. L. Johnson's Group.
Wednesday, Regular Prayer Service.
Friday, "a Trip through the U. {.
A." Miss R. c. Carter, Chairman. All
are welcome to our services.
Rev. R. H. Johnson, B. D., M. A., Pas
tor; w. L. Johnson, Clerk:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
NO DIsHoNOR THERE.

$50 Nazareth, where our Lord was
brought up was so insignificant that it
is even omitted in all the Old Tesla
ment. 1t finds no consideration in the
parcelling out of the country, wheo
Joshua surveyed the land. AS it viii! be
seen that it is no dishonor to be poor
AS soon as the women get this idea in
their minds, so soon will we get the
young women active in battling
against sin in the world today. 1t is
great thing to have character. Isaiah
said as he looked into time that the
echoes of the future were ringing in
his soul and he said, Come without
money and without price Why seek
after that that yieldeth uncleanness?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
WOODWARD GETS LIFE TERM;
ADMITS KILLING HIS WIFE
Preston News Service.

Columbus, Ohio, Feb 27.-WithdraW
ing his plea of not guilty to first de-
gree murder charge and then pleading
guilty to a second degre murder re-
suited in Tracy Woodward being sent
to the penitentiary for life by the Com
mon Pleas Court Judge Sewers last
Thursday. -.
Woodward shot and killed his wife
Mrs. Mary Woodward, in September,
1923. The shooting it is said, followed
a domestic quarrel, and occurred in
front of Woodwards mothers home in
North Champion Avenue.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
(Preaton News Seryicel

VAN buren,, ARK. MARCH 21.-
Attorneys for II Negroes charged with
night riding in connection with the
death of Mrs Effie Lattimer mere in
December 1923, filed a demurrer t. the
indictment in Circuit Court here last
Wednesday afternoon when Judge Coch
rane convened the special Adjourned
term of the Crawford Circuit Court
The demurrer plead that the indlct-
ments are enormously drawn and
prays that the charges against the men
be dropped.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
THE FINAL CONCLUSION.

God has given Him a name above
every other name. 1t is his name that
the church presents to you this morn
ing" Rev. DR.. Reed made touching
appeal to the ungodly Then Mr. Walter
T. Write sang with touching sympa
thetic melody, Sinner plese don lei
this harves' pas. The sermon had
made profound impression. One male
commandment protested religion. The
collection was lifted and then as Rev
DR.. Reed came from the pulpit many
came forwards to grasp his hand.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
THAT FIERY FURNACE.

"He put Gods children into the
fiery furnace. He commanded them t1
put in three, but he declared he saw
four and the fourth was like unto the
Son of God. John said, I see Him con-
quering and more than conqueror. No
one to hinder him; no one to stop Him.
He says to you, sinners, let Him come
in. The day will come when the door
will be shut and the probation will be
over. The church will triumph in spite
OF He'll. His name shall be called Jesus,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
A SERIOUS QUESTION.

That is a serious question. Isaiah
saw the captain of the church coming
up as mighty conqueror. He had no
sword, but he cried out, I've trod The
wine-press alone. He said to Peter.
Put your sword back into your scab
bard. don't need any carnal weapons.
I could touch a button and in twink
ling of an eye, I could have legion o.
solGiers to protect me-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
A GOOD NAME.

Solomon said that good name is
rather to be chosen than great riches.
If these young women who have given
any attention to the fixed things OF
the nation can fail to consider the hon
ors bestowed upon this poor woman
they will understand that the same
angels are around the throne today.
The angels brought the message to
Mary. I can see Mary as she stepped
out upon the plains, saying, The Lord
is with thee My friends, we should
see to it that the Lord is with us, fol-
He is more than all that may be
against u.s.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
SERVICES AT MOUNT OLIVE.
SUNDAY, MARCH %, 1924.


Location: Stop 5, Petersburg Turn
pike.
The services at Mt. Olive last SUI.
day were we'll attended. The Sunua,
School is growing and making progress
under the superintendency Of Brother
James M. Brown.
The Choir is singing better than
ever before under the enthusiastic
leadership Of Brother Emmett Bolts.
10000 A. M Sunday School.
1880 A. M. All are invited to hear
our pastor in specially prepared SER
mon on the following text: "And the
iron did swim" End Kings &C.
Rev. ]. Spurgeon Johnson. A B.. M
A, Pastor; Brother James M Brown,
Clerk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
KINGS POWERLESS.

Men, who stood prominently In
the pages Of activity, but there has not
yet come one name that has been fixed
by the Triune that has been fixed as
has been the baby that was told to
Mary to be called, Jesus. He was given
THE highest name that has ever been
given to humanity. It has come through
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
THE GATES OF PEACE.

Saints that have gone up through
the gates of peace, not the King OF
England, not the Kaiser, but Jesus. IT
is said that every knee shall bow and
every tongue shall confess to the great
ness of God, our Father. The age has
been written in the immortality OF
God. Isaiah said, He is led as sheep
to his shearers. He didn't open His
mouth. Paul saw him, Nsbuchadnez
Ear tried to stop him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
WHITE WOMAN ATTACKS NEGRO
OFFICER.
preston News Service. J


Pittsburgh, Pa, March 13.-Pol1ce
man Rufus Pinckney nursed a bruised
stomach last Tuesday night following
his placing Lizzie Thompson, white wo
man, said to be common-law wife or
a Negro man under arrest. 1t is said
that the Thompson woman planted her
foot squarely in the officers stomach
rendering him unconscious for few
minutes. She was charged fifth dlsor'
derby conduct in the street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22

the ages. The kings of earth have never
been able to say who should reign for
them fifty years hence. We have read
of King Tut but he could not say who
should come unto his throne, 5000
years afterwards and dig UP his bones.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22

The nov was ort cf breath. He
had run three r'lcs in order 70 see the
T.afav,tte r'avevs AZ tho Ravo Theatre.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
THE PROMISE OF THE TRIUNE.

when Beulahland is reached, we
shall have ,ne thru the gate and be
singing it perfectly. Let us look at all
angels message to a poor girl. we TO-
day understand the seriousness OF tie
time WREN it happened tina those wao
journeyed to De taxed according TO thc
provisions Of the Homan statutes. we
have all the facts and they who journey
ed did not have all the facts. On the
moment, he would make His appear
ance according to the promise OF the
Triune. The world was moving in ac-
cordance with it's usual activities, men
following their professions, not know
ing at the time that God was making
up HIS company when He would re-
veal Himself TO the company at Beth
lehem.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
GOT UP AGAIN.

at Is not 10 be considered robbery
to be called God. He was no foreigner
He simply took on humanity, to feel
the sympathy. When sin trips us up in
the aim for perfection, we are able to
realize it. Paul says. sin tripped me,
but got up again. He took on the
body Of humanity so he could sympa'
thize with us. He came in the most
humble way. He came obedient to
deaht, to the cross and his works do fol
low Him. He took on sufficient Of his
nature in a mysterious way that He
could humble himself and feel our
troubles as we feel them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
REV. DR.. ". B. REED
CONTINUED from Page u

they speak, of the worlds creates
event. 1t does not yet appear what W.
shall be for it does not enter int
Mans understanding; 1t does not ye
appear what God has prepared for HIM
When Beulah-land is reached and W.
can look back with immortal vision
we too will join in the chorus, cereal
is God We sing it now, but we sing II
lmperfectly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
THE REDEMPTION BY WOMAN

He truly could have said, by one
woman, man sinned; but by another
woman, the Son of God shall come
The seed of the woman, the Prince Of
Peace is here and thou hast been chos
en- by God to hold Him in your arms.
Let us consider the station and nature
of God. We can simply touch on these
points of infinite greatness. 1t controls
our speech, our associations, when We
allow the mind of Christ to be in us. It
is great text on preparation. It tells
us not only was Christ named in heav.
en-, but He was in the form Of God.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
THE TIMES-DISPATCH'S
COMMENT.

Our esteemed contemporary, thu
Richmond, Va, Times-Dispatch, under
the caption of "a Direct Affront has
much to say concerning the confirma
ton of Walter L. Cohen of New Or
leans, La. 1t remarks:
Republicans are fond OF quoting Lin
coin to the effect that this is a govern
ment of the people, for the people, by
the people, AS a theory, they accord it
beautiful devotion, but, when the time
comes to make practical application OF
the theory, they are as shy as colt
around a railroad terminal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-03-22
BLESSED AMONG WOMEN.

"Thou art blessed among women
Thou hast found favor with God. Her
standing with God was not determined
by her money for she was poor girl.
1t was not determined by her social
standing for she was despised. Her
standing was fixed because she was
true to God. because she was true to
her religion for she was true to herself
When the angel said, Thou hast found
favor with Cod this meant that she
was devoted to God.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-05-23
SOUTH CHICAGO
DISTRICTS FEEL
BUSINESS LAPSE
Unemployment Grows
In Steel Towns
BY J. RAMIREZ.


Especial to The Daily Worker)
GARY, Ind, May 22.-Conditions
here have changed materially since
last year. No longer do carloads of
negroes and Mexicans swarm into the
town with every train. The brief,
shabby prosperity" which Gary
knew, is at an end. Unemployment
is the big issue of the moment
Afew weeks ago, the United States
Steel Corporation, which owns Gary
body and soul, and dominates the lives
of many thousands of workers here
began to curtail operations because
no new orders were being booked. AT
present, the company's plants are
working at less than so per cent OF
capacity and the situation OF the Gary
workers is becoming worse every day
Open Hearth On Part Time.
The Open Hearth section, employ
ing some 5000 men, is working only
four days a week. The Merchants
Mills" including the biggest steel
trust plant manufacturing finished
steel products, is on a three-day
schedule. This effects about 5000
workers.
In the sheet and tin mills, only -four
mills out Of "a are running. The
Plate Mill is almost entirely shut
down. Both the electric shop and the
big machine shop laid off one-third Of
their working force Monday.
On all sides one hears talk OF wage
cut. Nothing definite has been an
nounced along this line. but the vari
GUS straw bosses are limiting that the
company will take advantage of the
severe depression to force down the
wages OF the workers to as low 9
level as possible.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-05-23
CARY MILLS RUN
AT THREE-FIFTHS
FULL CAPACITY
Lack Of Orders Shuts
Out Workers
BY II. W. GARNER.

HAMMOND, Ind, May 22--From
what one hears from the numerous
workers who are walking the streets
Of Hammond, East Chicago, Indiana
Harbor and nearby towns in search
OF jobs, there can be no doubt that
business is slowing up all over the
country. Many coal miners are here
now, having come to Lake county af-
ter the closing down Of the mines.
Depression has not yet affected the
Standard Steel Car Company here to
any extent, but the smaller plant OF
the Keith Railway Equipment Com.
pany, which manufactures and repairs
coal cars, is practically closed down
Car Makers Slow Up.
AS for East Chicago, am informed
that the General American Company
manufacturers of freight and tank
cars, laid off a considerable number OF
men some weeks back. The Sinclair
Oil Refining Company's plant is op.
Grating on large scale, altho decid.
,dly less than year ago.
It is very difficult to get informa-
ton concerning the output of the In
land Steel Company and the Marx
Steel Mills of Indiana Harbor, but one
Of the best barometers l know is the
L. G. L. Transfer, of the Indiana Har-
Dor Belt Railway This is a large
freight transfer house, located at Glib
son, just out of Hammond, where the
Belt Railway transfers practically all
incoming and outgoing freight be-
tween Indiana Harbor and all parts of
the United States. am informed by
checker, who is close friend of
mine, that transfer Of freight has
fallen about 35 per cent.
The decline in steel shipment is ex-
ceptionally large. A car which for
merly carried from three to five or
ders now contains as many as 20
orders, indicating that producers. of
steel products are operating on small
orders. AS small orders are seldom
placed for future delivery, it would ap-
pear that advance bookings are small
indeed. While considerable steel is
being moved, the outlook for the fu-
lure Is pau.
In the building trades there is still
plenty Of work, but here, too. the
prospect for the future is not encour-
aging. The local building boom has
been entirely a question of putting
up rental residences and small cheap
homes Con the partial payment PLAN
to take care of the great number of
workers from southern and4central H.
linois and other parts Of Indiana who
have flocked to Lake county. Owing
to the extreme scarcity of dwellings,
many of these men were literally
forced to build home on the pay
ment plan or stay on the streets. With
the collapse of the steel and equip
ment Industries, it is probable that
the bottom will fall out of the build
ing boom.