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The Colorado statesman., 1924-02-16
Disastrous Fire at
WilberfOrce De-
stroys Dormitory

Wilberforce, O., Feb. 5.-On Thurs
day morning last one of the boys dor
mitories was completely destroyed by
disastrous fire here, and nine stu
dents were injured, two probably IA
tally, when they endeavored to escape
from the burning building. 1t is
thought that the fire was of incendiary
origin. The loss is estimated at $780,
600.
Officials of Wilberforce University
are conducting an Investigation. This
is the second large fire at the institu-
ton within the past two years. 1t will
be recalled that the old famous Short
er Hall was destroyed in February
little over two years ago. Officials
and friends of the institution had just
about completed the erection of a mod
ern fire-proof structure on the ruins of
the old Shorter Hall.
1t is said that the fire started in the
basement of the building and ate its
way to the upper floors. The fire was
past control when discovered and great
difficulty was experienced in arousing
the young men sleeping in the build
ing. More than 100 boys We're domi-
ciled in the hall. The flames had cut
off all avenues of egress and the boys
had to jump from the second story, the
first floor being used for class-roOms,
to safety. Nine of the young men
were injured. The injured are: Homer
Dunman, Riverside, Calf, and Charles
Fairfax, Johnstown, Pa, probably fa-
tally injured; w. y. Boone, Jonesboro,
Ark, arm broken; William Davenport,
Greenville, Miss, sprained ankle; Theo-
dore Simpson, Elkhorn, w. Va,
sprained back and ankle Charles Dun
can, Louisville, Ky; Denny Moses, Bat
tie Creek, Mich; Alfred Harvey,
Brownsville, w. Va, and Mason Davis,
Birmingham, Ala, received painful
cuts and bruises.
Officials of the school have indicat-
ed that more modern and much larg-
er dormitory will have to be erected.
The loss of this hall greatly handicaps
the institution, as their crying need is
for more room tC house the student
body. 1t is said that several hundred
students had to be turned away last
full at the Crening of school because
of lack of dormitory accommodations
The Colorado statesman., 1924-02-16
PRESIDENT COOLIDGE
PROMISES WAR DEPT. INQUIRY
INHOUSTON MARTYR CASES
Receives Petition with 10000 Signatures Gathered by
N A. A. C. P. and Replies Cordially
to Delegation

posed of members of the National Med
ical Association of which DIR. J. E.
Perry of this city is the retiring presi-
dent The position carries with it
salary of $1,000 a year and mainten-
ance The doctor is a graduate of
Howard University and took his in
ternship in the old City hospital. He
later studied in the Rockefeller insti-
tute and Bellevue hospital in New
York.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-02-16
Lieut.. Hubert Julian,
COlOred d Aviator,
Plans Fig h t
Around the World
in Thirty Days

Less than twenty-five years ago,
when the Wright Brothers startled the
world with their marvellous feats, it
was little thought that Lord Alfred
Tennyson's prophecy about seeing the
skies filled with commerce would in
part be fulfilled. Now flying is not
only a big industry, and are, but it is
also n sport. Lieutenant Hubert Jul
ian, inventor-scientist, announces that
he will make a complete circle of the
globe, covering a space of 24,000 miles,
in a plane of his own invention. A
guarantee deposit of $1,000 has al
ready been made with the Chamber
lain Aircraft Company of New Jersey
to insure the delivery of the machine
by July 1, 1924, according to a copy
of letter shown by Lieut.. Julian.
The machine is to be equipped with
2,50O-horsepower Wright T. 8 motors,
having flying radius of 1000 miles,
with a speed of $50 miles per hour.
The machine is to be equipped with
radio compass, chart and electricity.
Seating capacity will be provided for
| our passengers.
Lieutenant Julian has startled multi
tudes wherever he has given his eX-
hibits, and to see him guide and turn,
dip and skim, one would think that
he is made for expressing the joy of
mountainous heights and ethereal re-
gions.
OF Lieutenant Julian's invention,
Science and Invention" has this to
say: "The invention.is destined to re-
volutionize the science of aeronautics."
Lieutenant Julian rightly possesses the
inventive instinct. He is the inventor
of motor-driven parachute. Lieuten-
ant Julian is graduate medical stu
dent of the University of McGill Mon
treal, Canada, although he was born in
Trinidad, b. w. I. He studied me-
chanics in England.
Lieutenant Julian has participated
in many field day programs since the
close of the World War. He was with
the Canadian air service. Such feats
as dropping from a height of approx
mately 5000 feet in a parachute of
his own manufacture, landing in front
of the grand stand; playing while max
ing the descent, "The Sidewalks of
New York. is one of his pet stunts.
He plays the saXophone.
Men high in military and naval cir
cles of both the Canadian and Ameri-
can forces have united in praising
Julian on his wonderful achievement.
Inspector General Charles Fl. Mckin-
ley, in letter expresses sincere thanks
to Lieut.. Julian for the extraordinary
aeronautical program arranged by him
for Police Field Day, 1923, adding
further, 'It is gratifying to know that
the general public of New York had
the opportunity to view such feat as
performed by you" Wherever he per
forms his wonderful feats, Lieut..
Julian is greeted with rounds and
rounds of applause.
Lieut. Julian states that he intends
to prove the possibilities of colored
aeronautics after which he says he will
begin school in order to give colored
people an opportunity to learn the art
of flying.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-02-16

r Asst Tuesday evenings event of
Denver Colored Civic Associa-
- ton will live long in the mem
ory of those who were participants in
their fifth annual banquet given at the
Civic and Commercial building, 1726
Champa street, in celebration of the
Lincoln Douglass birthday anniversary
and the noble-hearted John Brown OF
historic fame. The banquet hall of the
building was transformed into scene
of beauty and galaxy of beautifully
gowned women and well-dressed men
We'd with the decorations consisting of
He flowers and American flags, with
large portraits of Lincoln, Douglass
and John Brown adorning the walls in
conspicuous positions at the head ta-
BILE.
To the martial strains of "Remem-
brance," march composed by w. e.
Brown (foreign) the guests proceeded
TO the tables from their assembly in
the reception room, led by President
Thomas Campbell and his amiable
wife, followed by other officers of the
association, their wives and other citi-
zens who not unmindful of the deeds
and great accomplishments of these
American characters, and the efforts
for cooperation for the welfare of our
people being put forward by this asso-
citation, came to do honor and celebrate
at this momentouS occasion.
The proceedings began with the
singing of america" followed with
invocation by Mr.. Harrison Smith, one
of the leading members of the Shorter
A. NJ. e. Church, then two numbers of
popular community songs we'll pre-
pared menu of four courses under the
able management of Mrs. Sarah Haff-
ner the well-knOwn caterer of the
Commercial Association, greeted the
appetite of the guests, and ample JUS
tice was done to the sumptuous repast
that was provided.
DIR. c. E. Terry, leading physician
and surgeon, graduate of a
New York medical college, pre-
sided, and afterwards introduced DR..
S. A. Huff, popular physician, as mas
ter of ceremonies, who in his versatile
and witty manner opened this part of
the program with very complimentary
remarks on the progress of the associ-
alton and paid tribute to the indefa-
tigable efforts of its president, Attor-
ney Thomas Campbell, who has been
at the helm ever since its inception.
, Haing been called upon, the president
replied in a short but pithy review of
the association, its purpose and influ-
ence in the community, and expressed
his gratitude for the splendid support
given him by other officers and men,
bers, also the moral support offered
from time to time by the public ire
spective of race or creed.
Increased interest in this celebration
was evidenced when the master of GER
emonies introduced the Rev. Coyden
II. Uggams, pastor of the Peoples
Presbyterian Church, to deliver the
address on Abraham Lincoln, and by
his introduction prepared the way for
another feast-that of literary good
things. The pastor, graduate of
Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, and
after laboring in Charleston, S. c., for
several years, came to Denver about
The Colorado statesman., 1924-02-16

would lose their jobs in case they were
identified with such a movement. No
such fear, however, appears TO charac-
terize the present attempt.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-02-16
u. S. Senate FavOrs
Howard

Medical School and All Items
Deleted in House of Repre-
sentatives Included in SEN
ate Measure Which Calls
for a Total Appropri-
alton of $865,000
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-04
SEIZE 80 CASES
OF LIQUOR
$4,000 Haul Made and Six
Arrested in u. S. Raid

scatuss Fourth ~ July bonded
booze supply Naa depleted by %
eases whom federal dy agsnta under
Director hoy a. Isle. Thursday m
tsrnoon rsidrd tho Lincoln garngc.
1871 Magic place arrested FIX men.
seized ths liquor and cUnflscatcd
three automobile
The men arrested and held az the
immigration station. Lyle said. are.
Hans Bush. Herbert Fletcher. n.
A. Richie, James Currie. Joe Davis
and D. r. Richardson, Bush b do.
Clnred 90 be- tho owner OF the garage
ia which the liquor wuH found
AZ the present retail prices the 90
cnses Of bonded liquors. are worth
about $4,000
Fletcher" Lyle asserts. "was IN
tho Leuora garage When we raided
that place some weeks ago. ThsHo
men are also members OF the dim,
stead gang
Richie Is alleged 90 have driven
into the garage, just before The raid.
with an auto load Of liquor for the
retail trade. Two other cars, with
loads ~ lqu0r. standing inside the
garage, were also seized.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-04
Convention
Sidelights

CALIFORNIA women parsfed the
Y convention han while tire dele.
rates were arriving. singing. Here
We Arc, 10 stay Till Christmas" TO
he tune uG ''Ilalielujah."
Il was ono result OF McAdoo's
g<seh 10 100 women Thursday even.
~. IN which he pledged himself 10
sontinuc the fight.
Richmond r. fIobson. hero Of the
Atile Of Santiago. and recipient OF
many kisses from the hero. Worship.
M girls OF the Spanish war era,
announced his formula for breaking
shs deadlock at the opening session.
His formula was that the candidate
ieading on the ssth bailos te nomi.
rassd for the presidency, the candi.
aass having the second place on the
Nh ballot to &c nominated for the
vice presidency.
LET US nominate 4 Protestant FOR
PRESIDENT and a Catholic for vice
rsssIdent,r Hobson suggested.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-04
sonny both go wild,
The parade goes on.
SALVATION ARMY
is THERE. TOO

And the salvation Army. Always
enthusiastically received Visions of
haggard faces, and an unfaltering
line of doughnuts and coffee-they
did their stuff,
And floats-o hoy-mighty fine of
the commercial houses to play up
They certainly went to lots Of
trouble, my dear said one sweet
old lady in the crowd. Father and
came in from out of town. she
rambled on--'and we certainly TANK
Seattle does everything just rlght-'
Eagles-more music for Sonnyboy
20 wave to--Moose; Elks; Oddfellows:
Redmen; Maccabees. Fraternity
Benefit association and Sons of Nor.
way. Goodness, 1t sure is great
And now come woodmen and Camp
fire Girls. Boy Scouts and-oh, yes
much to the small boys dellght-the
Boys Bicycle club.
And It's all over. but the memories.
Crowds are dispensing; weaving back
and forth among the automobiles;
traffic officers have laid away their
! everyday faces and are looking for.
ward TO getting home to ''the fam.
ily." Everybody feels happy. and
mother and sonny are Fastening
cross town to meet Daddy. Baby
just loves II all and wonders what
It is all about--but mother knows
for didn't Daddy go across" and
isn't It wonderful, this glorious
Fourth OF July-to have DADDY"
back again.
Bless them--all of them--this In.
dependence day--because it's because
of -oh--well--it makes one sort
OF choke up a bit and it's because
JUST BECAUSE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-04
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
MURDER
STARTS on PAGE /

Three of mo robbers fled down
the alley, aud thc fourth Jumped
from the second story window ur
iuiry's room Hearing the shot D.
~ William. roomcr iu tho place
save chase and pursued TuEglo and
hlryins for several blocks until ihcy
ran into the arms Of officer ~ A.
HUI Clancy was arrested al Firat
ave and Main b.
we had bought iiauer pint
bottle from Riley earlier in the
day TuRFle told Detective Lieut.
w. b. Justus and Deputy Prose
cuior Bert Ross. "and bad started
ont on "a Mg drunk We were solnE
60 stage a party for some girls
Eve drank tho liquor in Il pool
room and then had 10 set some
more, So We sent back aud planned
10 take away what Riley had icfi
When We came in / asked him FOR
some and BE- refused 10 Elye u 10
us I asked him n We could get
n on credit. or JaWbone' and h. Eot
sarcastic.
$50 ! pulled the gun on him and
told him we'd take Il anyway, Then
ho grabbed the gun and ms hand
hit the hammer. causing " 90 60
ar accidentally,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-04
Old PARTIES HELD
"KEACTIONARN PUPPETS"

The republican and democratic
conventions were denounced by
Johnston as puppets Of rsactionary
interests" lie set up Il Toilette
MS the leader who might draw the
progressive groups In botl, the big
PARTIES and prevent the election uf
their boss picked candidates.
Let US build up souudly the
structure of great progressive
movement and forcc realiRumont
OF political forces along fundamental
lines. he said.
we are sick Of the artificial dis.
tinctions between democrats and re.
publicans. We are tired % voting
for rweedlcdum and Twecdlodce.
I'VE have a leader that lifelong
sefyant Of tho people-Rohert NJ.
In Toilette"
JohnSton's speech was made from
tho same platform where thc repub.
leans few weeks ago chose Prcsl.
dent Coolidge as their candidate. lie
spoke TO an audience u 900 dele.
Gates gathered from every state in
the country by the recent call for
this conference Tor progressive 20.
lliical action"
The cause OF the farmer and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-04
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
DOLLAR PARK
STARTS ON PAGE /

his check for So Friday with this note
I'm starting a campaign tour (he's candidate
for GOVERNOR but couldn't leave without contributing
my bit toward the State Salt Water park Here my
check. j want to commend you this splendid bit of
work you are doing"
The Young Mems Business club, which yesterday
jumped into the campaign to put it bust" was
figuring Friday on the membership of the committee
that is going out to bring into line those who have
been tagging on park contributions.
Its big thng-a thing that will reflect directly
the prosperity of Seattle and Seattle merchants
say club members The park will mean that 10000 addi-
tional motor tourists will remain week or so in the
vicinity of Seattle every season. spending their money
We believe the merchants of Seattle who will reap the
benefit of this new money in country-money which
we do not get now-ought to help in putting the park
idea across"
The Automobile Club Of Washington, at 4l6 Unvel'-
sity ST., is receiving all contributions. DO YOUR
SHARE TODAYl Make out your check to the Auto
club and send it to Auto club headquarters Use the
attached coupon
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-04
Licenses for Bath
Houses Are Ready

Applications for licenses 20 oper,
ate bath houses and massage par.
Tors may be obtained by applying
at the license department OF the
city eomptroiier's office.
Now blank forms. complying with
the recently enacted bath house
ordinance have been printed and
arc ready for distribution.
Tho new ordinance. designed 10
strike at vice. requires operators OF
lighthouses aud massage parlors TO
give "a complete report OF all EN-.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-04
City Shows Hon to Put
On a Real nth Parade
Handclapping and Cheers Greet Marchers in
Great Seattle Festival
ny q. LUCILLE BuTLER

DARADEs are paradesl Tritc, but
L true, This Fourth of July pa.
rade was n trire different, however.
IL started on time, and was snappy
thruout.
And the crowds? Gee. how VIC love
eml There's a peculiar crowd psy.
chology that gets youdoesn't II?
The Kids, and the old folks-and the
in.betwcens that don't count so
much anyhow!
Look Mt that young mother with a
sweet baby astride her hip. Bet she's
got somebody coming In uniform.
Bet it's baby boys first parade
that he can understand. anyhow.
Rosy. healthy boy. isn't he?-baby
fists waving joyously to the music
here comes the Police band--baby
just loves that big drummer-civic
dignitaries don't mean anything In
his young life. but Miss Liberty and
her ladies' in waiting get a decided
hand.
And the grand marshal and staff.
That means something to mother
ideals but King Baby wants more
music.
Hero come the Camp Lewis En-.
gineers-- Marines. flashing blue and
steel--navy--U. S. s. Pennsylvania's
fightin men---and National Guards.
No rise from baby boy
Wagner's band. Chubby fists wag.
rio valorously above mothers little
clochc hat--and mother is straining
back thru the line of march--look'
ing-looking
Come tho G.. a. r.. and the sons
and daughters of veterans: more ID,
A. RS; Spanish War Vets and here
here HE comes marching so
proudly In tho ranks OF the Disabled
American Neternns Mother and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-04
ukENS his CAUSE
10 THE WORLD WAR

The second point why the con.
gsniion IS dcadlockcd Is that the
opposition 70 ms Is highly organized.
NJ that they'll 80 down in defeat
nsi as the highly organized forces
y Europe went down 20 defeat be.
IRE the united soldiers % democ.
roy.
we havr not only TO fight the
sinister influences OF our own party.
~ also the sinister Influences Of
tAs republican party
BE calm ana confident in your
Strength. What DO IS or iss ballots
rsan! You women constitute tho
soree irresistible and undefea,nhle.
Go into every delegation and put
your cause before them, We must
atmonSiats 10 the tavorite sons
rat their cause Is hopeless. They
must b. wceded out and bring the
animation contest down 20 Gov.
srnor smith and 10 me.
Z would deadlock anything 20
tgh, FOR principle ana purpose. II
~ recede. that IS only 10 make
farihsr gains II We give little
ground don't feel discouraged
4 prayer By one OF the delegates
as then offered for the success ~
Dc principles for which McAdoo is
tgAiing
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-04
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
LA TOILETTE
STARTS ON PAGE l

knew that his words carried the 70.
sponslbiiiiy OF La Toilette. They cx.
press La FolIsttc's position unques-
tionabiy and they assert his prln'
ciplez.
HENRIK sIiiPsTEiD
Along with Nelson. aa a speaker
20 the convention. came senator
Henrik shipstsad. farmer labor, who
has voted with tho progrcssivcs since
his introduction 20 the senate. ship.
stead founded his argument Tor pro
grssaiylsm on the constitution, lie
pointed 10 Lincoln and drew a par
allel 70 la Toilette.
''The control Of money and credit, .
he said. has been concentrated in
the hands % few. our psopio arc
being gradually dispossesasd Of not
only tho property which they have
saved, but OF the property which
their labor Is capable Of producing in
tho future.
II believe the time has come md
tho cali from the people IL here and
We have the answer personliied In
Robert Marion Ia Toilette g
Nelson's and shipstcads addresses
TO the opening session Of the con.
yention officially inauEuruted tho nn.
tionni campaign Of La Toilette for
the presidency and set forth his
principles 20 the nation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-04
SEEK BOY Who
SHOT GIRL
Rifle Victim Shows Improve
ment; Youngster Hiding

Search for Jimmie Mckee, s. who
shot and possibly fatally wounded
Carnctt Allen. i2.yearold daughter
OF ]. e. Allen. 1914 Attn ave. s.. w,
Wednesday. was being continued By
county officials Friday
The little girl was shot thru tho
lung with 22.ealiber rim, which
was fired accidentally by the boy on
the beach near Endolyne The girl
has since been In Il critical condition
at private sanitarium In West Sc.
attic.
She was reported Friday TO be
slishtly improved, and hopes are now
held for her recovery.
The police say they are not work.
ing on the case. as the boy lives in
Oak Park. which Is outside the city
limits, and that the case has been
turned over TO the sheriff.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-04
TAKE MOTORISTS
Four Arrested. Two Accused
as Drunken Drivers

-Four auto drivers landed IN the
city nil Thursday night.
Clifford sunde was held on
charge of drunk driving lie WEB
arrested In Georgetown by officers
a. w. Holm and Il. j Itoddy
n. Petite. %. chauffeur. was ar,
rested ON similar charge and a
companion. 4. Harris. Is. teamster,
wns held as drunk officer J. j.
Hayes arrested the pair at First
ave, and Virginia ~.
q. T.. Motralf. q. was released
on $50 bail on reckless driving
charge after minor accident ~
Eighth ave. and Pike 81.
Virgil Martin was charged with
speeding % miles an hour and
posted $50 bail lilo was arrested
near WnllIngford.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-04
BOTH LEADERS
HOLDING On

After the stst ballot had been cas-,
last night there were three thrills in
the long days voting for those study.
ting possibilities In the extraordinary
situation
]. Smith actually has the reported
reserve strength he has claimed. and
proved II by reaching his highest
level on the final ballot caxt--335h Y.
This total was but 5ois votes short
Of the one.third necessary TO block
the nomination of anyone else.
,. McAdoo. after dropping to a
point as low as his starting figure OF
three days aso-sI3is demonstrated
his recuperativs powers by coming
back to 49s on the 5sth ballot las;
night. when the Smith leaders started
a little drive 20 test the sticlsto.t.
tveness Of some Of the McAdoo
9srarfarfh
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-04
Home Grew
Starts on Page "

PA, what does p. m mean
Post norton. that means after
marriage. son. after marriages'
Mayor Brown mas made a very
sharp reply to Mrs. Iandes. Eyi.
emily Doc has yet to learn that the
female Of the species Is more deadly
han the male.
lou can say this for hot weather.
Is most satisfactory substitute
for coal
turned the plea Of beoo1r dorm,
Ne gate me a look that icas
mean and black.
Nc got eren Nth me az iraIkcd
doDn-t otcn.
lie ran me doien toiih his CldA-
lac.
u Is estimated that Bryan says
more than two women. four BARRIERS
and q good photograph.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-04
PRISONERS STORIES
IN AGREEMENT

Clancy and BlosIns told stories
that practically confirmed TugElca
lH an details. police s,y They also
gave the police the name of The
fourth man In the party. who 90.
capped,
officer Mills. who questioned the
dying man. said Riley declared that
De had never sold them liquor and
that The men came In his room aud
pointed a gun az him.
n said. walt "a minute. brother
20 them. but tho ono with The gun
said. Don't pun any brother" STUFF
on me-. and then fired" Riley told
Mills
Before he died. Riley Identified
Blevins as one Of the men. but suid
he could not recognize Tugglo. ns
TuEKie was In sailor uniform.
Blovins, tho real sailor. had Tug
gle's clothes on. and TuEgle wore
iilcvlus' uniform.
CLANCY Ia said by the police 10
rent the room Ia the New England
hotel, from which the quartet
started IN their booze quest