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The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-11-15
N.A.A.C.P. SAVES
CONDEMNED BOY
DEATH PENALTY
Texas Branch Instrumental in
Saving Houston Boy Death
Penalty.

The national Association for the
Advancement of Colored People, SO
Fifth Avenue, New York, announces
that its Houston, Texas branch has
been instrumental in saving Luther
Collins from the death penalty, to
which he had been sentenced after a
hasty and mob-swayed trial in 1922.
As a result of the recent new trial
in Richmond, Texas, Collins was SEN
fenced to 80 years in prison and the
branch is now beginning new fight
to have the sentence reduced and
Collins freed.
Luther Collins was accused on
January "a, 1922, by white woman
of Houston, who alleged that he as
saulted her, forcing her and her
twenty-five year old white escort at
the point of pistol to 60 into de-
serted wood yard; and that Collins
held of the white man while the as
sault was committed.
Investigation by the Houston
branch of the N. A. A. G. p. after
Collins had been hastily tried and
sentenced to death, disclosed that
Collins not only bore an excellent
reputation, but had been nowhere
near the. scene of the alleged attack.
Furthermore, Il was shown that to
traverse the route indicated by the
white woman. 1t would have been
necessafy ~for Goiifns-to have forced
the two white people to walk ESQ
yards at the point of pistol, on a
main street on which there were five
street car lines and two lines OF
automobile buses. Evidence was al
so adduced showing the undisputed
bad character borne by the white
woman, the impossibilIty Of the as
sault having been committed while
a gun was being pointed at the white
escort, and the smallness OF the
room, which would have made such
q scene impossible.
Under cross examination the white
woman contradicted herself at a new
trial obtained by the Houston N. A,
A. c. P. in March, 1924. The jury,
composed entirely of whites, remain
ed out two days, s men standing for
acquittal, 4 for a light sentence. Un-
able to agree, the jury was finally dis
missed. The recent third trial, held
October 20, resulted in the 99-year
sentence, which the Houston N. A. A,
C. P. hopes to have reduced.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-11-15
N.A.A.C.P. BEGINS
FIGHT AGAINST
ALL SEGREGATION
Nation wide Campaign to Arouse
Negroes Against Menace
Started.

A series Of mass meetings through
out the United States, to arouse col
ored people to the necessity of pre-
senting a united front against resi-
Dental segregation by race, is an
nounced by the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored Peo-
pie, So Fifth Avenue, New York.
The opening gun in this campaign
is to be fired in Washington, d. c.,
where a segregation case is pending
before the United States Supreme
Court.
The National Office Of the N. A.
A. c. p. jointly with the Washington
branch, under the chairmanship of
Archibald Grimke plans to hold a
monster mass meeting on November
80. On that day, the Sunday follow
ing Thanksgiving Day, numbers of
colored people viii be in Washington
because Of the Lincoln Howard Uni
versity football game. And 1t is ex-
pected to attract large and repre-
sentative gathering.
Among the distinguished speakers
who have been invited to address this
meeting in the N. A. A. G. p. Anti
Segregation campaign, are: Arthur
B. Spingarn, vice president of the As
sociation and a member of the Ma
tional Legal Committee; Louis Mar
shall. famous constitutional lawyer
Of New York. counsel for Leo Frank.
and a member OF the N. A. A. c. p.
Board of Directors, VINO has volun-
teered to give his services In arguing
the Washington segregation case be-
fore the Supreme Court; James A..
Cobb, chairman Of the Legal Com
mittee Of the Washington Branch,
N. A. A. G. p, who is in charge of
the segregation case; and James
Weldon johnson, N. A. A. c. P. Ma
tional secretary.
Not only will the legal aspects Of
residential segregation be thoroughly
discussed by the distinguished speak
ers, but it will be pointed out that
cases Of individual segregation by
agreement among white property
owners, dangerously menace the
rights of every colored home owner
and prospective purchaser in the
land. Plans will be matured where
by case may be fought in the courts,
throughout the country, as cases are
now being fought by the N. A. A. c.
P. in Washington, New Orleans and
elsewhere.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-11-15
Paul Shelton
SuccumbS to
Short Illness

The death Of Paul (Ted) Shelton.
third son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lafayette
Shelton. $40 st. Anthony Ave., one
Of st. Pauls promising young men,
which occurred on Monday was a
distinct shock to the community.
A little over three months ago he
contracted severe cold which later
developed into tuberculosis. His
serious condition was not realized un-
til about two weeks ago when he
was removed to Ancker Hospital for
treatment. Suffering from a weak
heart, he sank rapidly and slept
quietly away, Monday at s A. M.
He is survived by his mother, father,
four sisters, two brothers, a little
nephew and other relatives, besides
a host of friends.
Born in st. Paul
At the time of his death he was
twenty-one years Of age, and was
born and raised in st. Paul, where
he attended the public schools and
spent two years at Central High
School. He was employed at the
Minnesota Milk Co., for the past
four years and was well liked by his
employers and fellow workers.
Brief services were held at his
home Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock, after which the remains
were conveyed to st. Phillips Epis-
copal Church where the funeral
services were held at 1880 p. M.
Father A. H. Lealtad oficiated.
Handsome floral tributes completely
covered the casket which was borne
to its last resting place in Forest
Cemetery, by his boyhood friends,
Messrs. Louis White, A. Dunning,
Leland Farley, William Jones. L.
Fields and Louis Williams. Simpson
and Wills conducted the funeral ar
rangements. ae
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-11-15
COMPTROLLER Of
CUSTOMS WILL
RETAIN OFFICE
Attorney Asserts Cohen Was
Not Citizen of the
United States

New Orleans, Nov, 13.-The
suit of E. Edward Bolte, Wash
ington, D. c., attorney, seeking
to oust Walter L. Cohen, colored
comptroller of customs here,
from Office and attacking legali-
ty of the adoption of the Four
teenth amendment to the Consti-
tuition of the United States, was
dismissed today in Federal dis
trict court by Judge Rufus E.
Foster.
Bolte asserted Cohen was not
a citizen of the United States
since he was "of African de-
scent" and could not claim citi-
zenship because the amendment
comforting it was Illegal.
Statesmen, jurists and his
torians have termed the amend
ment the American Magma Char
ta," Judge Foster said. "And
some have even termed it the
Maxima Charta. For fifty six
year it has stood as a bulwark
against attacks on the rights Of
citizens."~
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-11-15
ArnisticeDay
WeddinePret
Antu7,n Affair

Choosing Armistice Day and also
the birthday of her fiance as the date
for her marriage. Miss Margaret
Oden, daughter of Mrs. Marion Oden,
672 st. Anthony Ave.. and Mr.. Wayne
H. Wilson, son of Mrs. Mary Wilson
of Lawrence, Kan, were united In
holy matrimony by Father Theobold
on Tuesday afternoon at $3.50 in the
parish house of st. Peter Clavers'
Church. Only the immediate rela-
tives of the contracting parties were
present.
The bride was beautifully gowned
in Ivory Canton Crepe. fashioned on
simple lines with round neck orna-
mented with pearl trimming. The
skirt was draped on each side and
caught with pearl buckles at the
waist line. Her tulle veil formed a
court train and was held in place with
a bandeau of pearls. She carried a
shower boquet of white chrysanthe-
NUNS and roses.
Miss Laura Oden, sister of the
bride, was her only attendant and
acted as bridesmaid. She wore a
handsome gown Of peach suede crepe
made on straight lines with a round
neck trimmed with rosebuds. The
skirt was trimmed with accordian
pleated panels at each side with a
girdle of rosebuds. Her hat was a
crownless model of peach and silver
She carried an arm boquet Of pink
chrysanthemums and La France
roses. The groom was attended by
his best man, Mr.. Leon Smith, Q
cousin of the bride.
Reception Given.
The home of the bride was the
scene of a pretty reception the same
evening from Z to 9 o'clock when
their friends showered them with
congratulations.
Palms and chrysanthemums were
artistically arranged in the parlor
lOI q AoI thO
party. In the receiving line were
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne H. Wilson, Miss
Laura Oden, Mr.. Leon Smith and
Mrs. lone Poore, who wore hand
some creation of brocaded velvet ant
a corsage boquet of violets and roses
During the receiving hours voca
solos were rendered by Mesdamel
Belle Tyler and Hattie oliver.
Assisting in the dining room were
Mesdames Turner, Morgan, Grice, tn,
Misses Lucky and Jeska Oden. Th'
table was decorated in chrysanthe
NUNS and silver candalabra will
peach shades.
The happy couple were the re
cipients of magnificent presents
many coming from out of town.
At 1880 they departed on the Mil
waukee for Chicago. ILL.,, where the,
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The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-11-15
St. Paul Girl To
Appear in Revue
Sails FOrPuris

Miss Aurelia Wheeldin, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Wheeldin, 682
Carroll Ave-, who has been living in
New York City and recently sailed
for Paris, France, is achieving sue
cess In the theatrical world.
Miss Wheeldin is one of group Of
girls who were trained by the Leon
ard Harper Studios of New York City
to participate in a Revue" to be
staged at the celebrated Moulin
Rouge" in Paris.
The Misses Ellen Meadows and
Theresa West, two of the star dane
ers of the Florence Mills show, now
appearing on Broadway, also Joined
the Revue. The young ladies sailed
on the new French liner "De Grasse," Z"
first-class, in beautiful stateroom.
A large group of Harlemites assem-
bled at the pier to wish them bon
voyage and gave them hearty send
Off.
Professionally, Miss Wheeldin is
known as Vivian Wheeldin. She was
quite favorite in social and church
circles of this city, where she was
formerly member Of Madame Graf
tons Junior Choral Choir Of st.
James A. M. e. Church. For num-
Der Of years she was employed at
Mannheimers Department Store.
Mrs. Fanny Martin, 755 Rondo St.,
prominent in fraternal circles, Is seri-
ously Ill sat her home.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-11-15
Leila WalkerIs
Granted Divorce
In Los Angeles

Los Angeles, Calf, Nov. 14.-Be-
fore department three of the superior
court. the Hon. j. w. Submerged
presiding, A'Leila Walker, whose
married name is Wilson, was granted
a divorce from her husband, DR..
Wiley Wilson. age A, physician Of
200 w. 138th St., New York city, on
Nov. Z.
Mrs. Wilson was represented by
Attorney Willis o. Tyler and the
complaint alleged the technical
ground of desertion. 1t was dis
closed by the testimony adduced at
the hearing that the separation took
place during the year 1921, and that
the underlying cause of the separa-
ton was series of fiirtations with
certain women friends of the parties
which were carried on by the de-
fendant, DR.. Wilson. The doctor was
not represented in the proceedings.
It was further shown that in this
fiirtatious conduct, the doctor had
been unduly attentive to one Inez
Richardson, a school teacher of New
York city, and had also written a
fervent love letter to Edyline Bent
ley, formerly private secretary to the
plaintiff, A'Leila Walker. An ex-
change of letters between DR.. Wilson
and Edyline Bentley was read into
the evidence. together with various
affidavits and dispositions Of perosns
socially prominent in New York and
other cities.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-11-15

On Tuesday evening, Nov. 25th,
the Twin Cities will be presented
with another artistic treat in the
form of a three-act comedy drama
entitled Playing the Came" direct
ed and produced by Miss Eva B.
Walker at st. Stephens Auditorium.
22nd and Clinton Ave. The produc-
tion is being sponsored by the Doug
lass Club as one Of its attempts to
better the artistic taste of our
group. For this the club is due
much credit.
Miss Walker. the directress. in her
characteristically faithful way. has
been rehearsing group of Minne-
apolis young people for two months.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-11-15
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA
I ORGANIZE PLEDGE CLUB

Sunday afternoon, Nov. 9th, at the
Y. w. G. A. Social Center. five girls
were organized into the Ivy Leaf
Club. The girls are students at the
University of Minnesota. They were
the Misses Allie Beauford, College Of
Science, Literature and Arts, pres;
Ruth Brown, College of Music,
Sec'y.; Louise Algee. Public Health
Nursing. treasurer; Lucille Horrow,
Science, Literature and Art, cores
ponding secretary and historian: Lu-
cile Howell, Science, Literature and
Are. Members are selected accord
ing to their schola site standing.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-11-15
LEAVE 100000 TO
POOR AT JOPLIN, MO.

Carthage. Mo-, Nov. "a trust
fund of 100000, the interest from
which is to be used by the City OF
Joplin for the relief of the "deserv-
ing poor Of the city without regard
to race, religion or color" was left to
that city by Gilbert H. Barbee. retir-
ed Joplin newspaper published and
Democratic political leader. who
died October II.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-11-15
N. A. A. C. p. BRANCH TO
HOLD ANNUAL ELECTION

The annual election of officers OF
the Minneapolis Branch of the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People will be held
Monday evening, November oath, at
$500 o'clock at the Phyllis Wheatley
Settlement House, sos Bassett Place,
North. The public Is cordially In
vited to attend this meeting. Those
who have not paid their member
ships are earnestly requested to do
so in order that they may be eligible
to participate in this election.
Geo. G. Devaughn.
President.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-11-15

AN EDITORIAL


and great in presenting to the Of
OF e That s as pay
all over the United States. ~'~''''
The editorial said:
he National Association for the Advancement of Coored
enemy against those which destroy American ideals
1t has brought the problem with all of its attendant horrors
champions the who unable combat
wa asd % e day a h
heroic struggle against wrong is not popular with white
The National Association has fought courageousy in
courts to free victims from unjust confinement In short the N
for up of our people Possibly everything
that should have done and has done things should not
is be- Rs
stands in the vanguard working for the elevation of
Regardless what think the individuals who head the
instrumental in accomplishing much good for coored people Re
suits are the only by which Judged
1928 and the jumps out from every Assoc
aG
Every Negro America it does not make any difference
nescapabe as the air we breathe drink This
enemy of the makes brothers suffering the
identical The agony which caused BY this
% eSe TO sna e an and aST
people without trying to correct them beyond
upon heads without joining forces with those agencies which
working mutual benefit they are indeed inferior and
eOlored Americans the
nhuan insults heaped them without offering vigorous
sstance they unfit to be called and ought to suffer the
agonies of hell If selfish and work for
full rights American citizens should not have those
rights and those which do have should be taken
the National Association for the Advancement of Color
ed People has working would wise for all Of us
to join with The effectiveness the Associations work
depends upon the number of it's membership The larger the
membership the greater it's powers is doing much could
do infinitely colored Americans would take hold of this
work and make its ultimate aim certain.
Association does not belong Dubois Johnson Spin
san Pckes or any other Individual The Organization is
founded and fosted the interest of all coored people God
the coord people need something look out for their
teress Therefore when permit little individual differ
interfere with final triumph than fools
condition be ped Suppose get behind the N A.
c. p and make it hum for righteousness Let to the
world that and worthy respect and such
demand absolute equalities a Americans"
Respectfully, your feIow-citzen,
JOHN w. WILLIS.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-11-15

Mr.. Bert Ellis, the undertaken, and
Mrs. Florence E. Chambers, 1913 Win
nipeg St., were Joined in marriage
on Nov. 9Th, 1924, at the home Of
Mr.. E. L. Terry. Rev. C. B. Burton
of Memorial Baptist Church officiated.
The bride was attended by Mrs. El-
len Brown and Attorney J. Louis Err
vim acted as best man.
Only the most intimate friends Of
the bride and groom were present on
account Of the private nature Of the
affair. The Bulletin-Appeal extends
hearty congratulations to the newly
weds.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-11-15

Fezzanese Court No. z, Daughters
of Isis, will give Card Party at
Union Hall on Friday evening, No
vember Fl. First prize, $3.50 gold
piece. Admission 10 Cents.-Adv.
Ames Lodge No. los Of Minneap-
oils will hold their Elks' carnival the
entire week beginning Monday night
The Delta independent., 1924-03-14
Secretary Of Gunnison Talks
Here Wednesday on School

All members except two were pres.
ent at the Rotary club luncheon Wed.
nesday President Clyde Stewart was
in his usual place.
Raymond Angel former Delta boy
now residing in New York, was Q
guest OF John W. Davis; Mark Harris
OF Denver the guest OF A. ]. Obert /;
and R S. Kelso Of this city the guest
OF George Wilson
Mr.. Angel gave briefly a report OF
business conditions as he found them
over IS states OF the union during the
past six weeks. Mr.. Harris also gave
a short talk on Boosting Colorado. -
Rev. w. J. Jones OF Gunnison, secre-
tary OF the Gunnison Rotary, was
also present and gave a wonderful
address on Rotary Cooperation. 4"
Mrs. o. b Cook assisted in the sing
ing Of the Rotary songs at the piano.
The Delta independent., 1924-03-14
MRS. RENA KENNEDY RE-
COVERING FROM ILLNESS

Herman Darling returned on Friday
from Long Beach. where he was
called two weeks ago on account OF
the serious condition OF his daughter.
Mrs. Rena Kennedy.
Mrs. Kennedy suffered an infection
in the middle finger OF her right
hand from little scratch which turn
ed into n very malignant form Of
blood poison, and for time her life
was almost despaired OF. She is
stu in the hospital but out OF danger.
An interesting feature in connection
with the caae is that the surgeon who
30 eHpertly handled the case was
Bob Wilcox, n former Delta boy who
grew to manhood here Bob Is rap
idly making reputation for himself
and at the same time had is cases OF
blood poison in the same hospital.
The Delta independent., 1924-03-14
Cortez Defeats Delta
In Debate Monday Eve.

The Cortez debating trio-Margaret
Harrison, Elizabeth Downing, and Yer
ma Calkins, accompanied by their
coach, Miss Anna Downing, arrived on
Monday afternoons passenger to meet
the Delta debating team at the High
School Auditorium, both teams having
previously been winners.
Unfortunately both teams had argu-
ed the negative side of the question,
and the lot fell to Delta to change
argument, taking the affirmative with
but two weeks preparation. The op-
posing team presented logical, polished
well-memorized argument that accom-
plished the purpose, the decision of
the judges being unanimous for Cortez.
The question under discussion was
the same which was discussed by Del
ia at the high school auditorium re-
Gently, Resolved, That immigration
Should be Excluded for a period of
Four Years"
Donald Agnew, verna Gardner. and
Marian Dyer make up the Delta team.
The Delta independent., 1924-03-14
NEW MAGAZINE SHOWS
HOME SEWING FASHIONS

Mathers' store is distributing a new
type of fashion magazine this week
called Fashions for the Home Dress
Maker"
1t has many clever and unusual fea-
lures and will be, Mr.. Mathers says,
especially useful to the woman who
makes her own clothes.
The simplicity of correct styles has
much to do with the rapid increases
in home sewing, he said, as well as
the economy possible to the woman
who makes her own clothes.
A magazine of this type, therefore,
fills a real need. 1t is full of practical
hints and contains a complete sewing
lesson which is graphically illustrated
and this beautifully colored cover de-
sign is most attractive
Here are some of titles included,
which give a slight idea of the in
teresting character of the magazine:
Threads of Romance" THE Son OF
the Whirrfng Spindles' and 81 Lin
coin Returned Today"
The Delta independent., 1924-03-14
LITTLE DAUGHTER OF A
CRAWFORD COUPLE DIES

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Wilson OF Crawford was plunged into
sorrow Tuesday evening when their
daughter, Beulah, eight years OF age
died suddenly while visiting at Paon.
ia The family were visiting Mr.
Wilson's brother, Commodore. and the
little girl was Ill but about one day
apparently due to acute pneumonia
The family has had its share OF
trouble during the past few months as
Mr.. Wilson suffered an accident about
year ago in which he was rendered
totally blind and his brother, Isaac
Wilsan, met death by freezing 70
death during the past winter.
The sympathy OF the community is
extended to the Borrowing parents. Be
sides her parents tho little girl is
survived by one sister. Opal
Funeral services were held yester.
day afternoon at 2:3O o'clock from the
Crawford Methodist church, Rev. S.
L. Ford conducting the services.
The Delta independent., 1924-03-14
LIONS CLUB WILL HELP
ORGANIZE BOYS AND GIRLS

At the weekly dinner of the Lions
Club on Wednesday evening action
was taken which will assist in the or
ganizauon work OF boys and girls
clubs in this immediate vicinity. Lion
Dyer was appointed to take active
charge Of formulating a program
which is TO be followed.
There was very good attendance
and every member voiced approval OF
cooperating with the idea OF assisting
in so worthy a movement.
S. c. Hoel OF Grand Junction was
present and gave a rousing talk on
Western Slope possibilities, He told
Of the new oil discovery at Craig and
informed his listeners that there were
many millions OF dollars headed to,
ward Colorado. and that the money be
spent in putting down test holes. Re,
ferring to our section, he was OF the
opinion oil would be found in many
nearby sections,
This statement is borne out by the
fact that there are several concerns
leasing up land in this vicinity Ii may
all be wild cat" scheme yet It is
worth time and some little money in
collecting leases and putting various
fields up to those who are willing to
test the same thoroughly.
There were several guests present
which included Raymond Angel. a
former Delta boy. but now of New
York; George Bruce; A. d. Gaynon
and son d, N, Gsynon. Denver. and
Mr.. kellar OF San Antonio.
The Delta independent., 1924-03-14
READ CALENDAR CLUB
ENTERTAINED P. T. A.

delightful evening was spent by
the people Of Read and vicinity Fri
day at the schoolhouse when the Read
Calendar club entertained the Parent
Teachers association and friends
The chief feature OF the evening
was a play entitled "Wanted-A
Cook" Mrs. E X. Davis was the lead
ing lady; Mrs. Ed Dixon was Biddy.
an Irish cook; Mrs. Ernest Duncan
Hop Lee" Chinese cook; Mrs. Cor
win Hallock 'Hilda" a Swedish cook;
Leesy Ensley Gretchen" a German
cook; Mrs. A l. Cook "Dinah" a ne
gress, and Mrs. w. P. Decker "Sa-
manthy" There was a world of
comedy IN which Mrs. Hunter" the
leading lady. desperately tried out all
the applicants and finally decided to
do her own Homework.
Other numbers We're two humorous
readings by Jennie Mcdaniel: quar-
tette singing by w p Decker, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Duncan and Leesy Ems
ley; and also orchestra selections by
the following: Norman Seeley. saxa-
phone; Mrs. Corwin Hallock, piano;
Charles Read and Elmer Lcomis, VIC
Inns.
The house was packed TO capacity
and at the close OF the evening re-
freshments were served