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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1925-05-09
POLICE RAID PRIVATE RESI-
DENCE AND ROB THE
INMATES

David and Joseph Pruitt. who run
tailoring establishment at 40th and
Cottage Grove avenue. live in an apart
ment at 1920 Cottage Grove avenue,
and on last Saturday night at llI
o'clock a Stag Smoker was given by
them to number Of their friends
Refreshments were served and they
had music and entertainment, and four
Of their guests played whist in the
dining room. Police officers, their
names being withheld at the present
time, rang the front door bell and
when it was opened, they rushed in
with their guns in their hands, lined
all the guests UP against the wall and
proceeded to rob the inmates. They
faced the guests against the wall, and
at the trial Of the cases on last Tues
day, before Judge Gentzel in the Mu-
nicipal Court, Joseph Pruitt testified
that the police had taken out of his
pants pocket $1,000 in money; Charles
Bell testified that they took $1,000 out
Of his pockets; Banks Redding testi-
fed that they had taken $1,000 out Of
his pockets and beat him up with the
butt end ST pistol, and David Pruitt
stated under oath that the officers then
searched the house, broke open
clothes closet with a crow-bar and
took $500 out Of a drawer, and that
they also found in the closet an old
rife that had been given to him by his
grandfather and they took that also.
They then used the crow-bar and
broke open a dresser drawer, took
three pistols, a Is jewel Standard
Watch and other things. Joseph Pru-
lit testified that he and his brother
resided at the apartment and that it
was their home and that they were
giving the Stag Party to their friends.
The police arrested all Of the guests
as follows: John Wright, Charles
Bell, John Rose, William Watson,
Henry Foster, Ben johnson, Henry
Murray, Banks Redding, Charles Reed,
and also placed David Pruitt under
arrest charged with operating a gam
bling house, and Joseph Pruitt was
charged with Inmate Of gambling
house" and the others were charged
with disorderly conduct
AT the trial Attorney Charles Q.
Roe represented the defendants and
had a stenographer present and took
stenographic record Of the trial, and
has been instructed by the Pruitt
brothers to prefer charges against
these officers before the Civil Service
Board.
The conduct of the police in this
case was an outrage and a violation
Of all decency, and such conduct should
be stopped The police are making
too many unreasonable and illegal ar
rests among the colored people Of
Chicago and a movement is on foot to
call a mass meeting at Wendell
Philips High School to protest to
Mayor Dever against these outrageous
and unnecessary raids. The Broad AK
is with the police when they are right
and believes in the enforcement Of law
and the preservation of order, but can
not let such incidents as these 60 BY
without registering its protest
Judge Gentzel ordered the return of
the property taken and fined the four
men who admitted they were playing
whist $l.OO each and discharged the
other guests
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1925-05-09
SANHEDRIM

M 1DA@ SoiiiiAASAi' h1SlS dttSHtlOH ~
race leaders as follows:
SANHEDRIM
It's not 50 long ago, if we remember,
That every "colored" paper in the land
Advocated a union Of our leaders
To benefit the race, We understand
They held a great Sanhedrim in Chi
cago,
That should have been a wonderful
event;
But everybody started playing politics,
And all but named colored president.
We thought they'd overthrow the good
old party,
That Mr. Coolidge wouldn't have a
chance;
Wed cast our votes for Henry Lincoln
Johnson,
AS We thought Dubois was beaten in
W advance.
The MA would be our national
party,
Let the Urban League supplant the
Democrats;
Have Marcus Garvey represent the
farmer,
Use Kelly Miller as diplomat.
But the great Sanhedrim must have
died like Caesar
The good was inferred with the bones
The great and near great broke up in
a squabble,
And packed their grips and beat it for
their homes
Guy Scott
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1925-05-09
BRIEFS

A colored postmistress has been ap-
pointed at Watoga, W. va.
Business is business and wise man
reorganizes whenever it is necessary.
Only 1900 illicit distilleries were
destroyed by State and Federal Off
GERS in Georgia, during 1924
Spinach raised on twenty acres
brought New Jersey colored truck
farmer Sl2,5OO during the season.
In North Carolina 64.2 per cent Of
the colored children ? to 20 years Of
age attend school
Probably the nine colored residents
Of Florida who were born in Alaska,
prefer flea bites to frost bites.
Pullman porters win soon Be sing
ing-or praying-on airoplanes now
being constructed BY the company for
transcontinental flights.
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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1925-05-09

For some mysterious reason resi-
dents Of the United States who were
born in Porto Rico and the Virgin
Islands prefer New York to Philadel-
phia, Boston, Chicago, St. Louis or
Boley, Oklahoma.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1925-05-09
THE BROAD Ak
Pnblished &C. 49,


IN this city since July 18th. 1899,
.thout missing one single issue, Re-
Jublicsns, Democrats. Catholics. Pro-
testants. Single Takers. Priests. inf
aels or anyone else can have their say
as long as their language is proper
and responsibility is fixed
The Broad AK is a newspaper whose
platform Is broad enough for all, ever
claiming the editorial right to speak
Us own mind 1t is neither Demo
cratic nor Republican. Il IS strictly
or absolutely independent il politics
Local communications viii receive
attention. Write only on one side OF
the paper
Subscriptions must be paid in ad-
vance.
One Year ............s2.Oo
Six Months ................S l.O0
Advertising rates made known on
application.
Address all communications TO
THE BROAD AK
600 s. Elizabeth St, Chicago.
Phone: Wentworth 1897
JULIUS F. TAYLOR
Editor and Publisher
Vol. xxx No "a
Chicago, May 9, 1925
Entered as Second Class Matter, Aug.
10, 1902, at the Post Office at Chicago.
III. Under Act Of March 8, 1879.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1925-05-09
GUY SCOTT, PITTSB RICH
BARD, RECALLS RACE SAN
HEDRIM IN VERSE
preston News Servicel

U 7 NotNII ~ w NlNI VIZ
Pittsburgh, Pa, May Guy Scott,
a local bard, whose rhymes have at-
tracted considerable attention and IA
vorable comment, directs attention to
race leaders as follows:
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1925-05-09

Colored females outnumber the
males in Alabama, District Of Column
bia, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi.
New Jersey, New York, North Caro-
lima, South Carolina, Tennessee and
Virginia
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1925-05-09

&C coIoFed women d Nsw Y0rk
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1925-05-09

City own laundry that is equipped
with washing machines, mangles and
other laundry facilities.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1925-05-09

Business is business and wise man
whenever it is necessary.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1925-05-09

A colored postmistress has been ap-
pointed at Watoga, W. Va.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1925-05-09

Entered as Second-C Class Matter, Aug
10, 1902, at the Post Office at Chicago
III. Under Act Of March 8, 1879.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-07

Hon. Ernest l.. Mclean, mayor of
Augusta, announced Saturday that
he would be a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for governor
in the primaries next June. The
only other avowed candidate for this
nomination is Ex- Mayor Louis j.
Brann of Lewiston.
Mayor Mclean was born at Alex
ander, Washington county, As years
ago and Is graduate of Cony] High
school of Augusta, Bates college and
the Boston University Law school.
After his graduation from Bates
college, Mayor Mclean taught school
for two years and in 1907 was ad-
mitted to the bars of Maine and
Massachusetts,
He became associated with the law
firm of Williamson & Burleigh of
Augusta in 1909 and for five years
after the death of Joseph William
son in 1914 conducted the business.
In 1919 Mayor Mclean formed a
partnership with Judge Sanford L.
Fogg, now deputy attorney general
and Frank E. Southern, the present
county attorney of Kennebec county
under the firm name of Mclean,
Fogg & Southern. This law firm is
one of the leaders in the state.
Mayor Mclean was for five years
city solicitor of Augusta. is serving
his second term as mayor of Angus
ia, is director of the Kennebec
bridge and for many years has been
active in Y. NJ. c. A. circles and in
church work.
The Maine Women's Christian
Temperance Union at recent con-
vention passed resolution com
mending the enforcement of the Law
In the city of Augusta. Mayor Nc
Lean is believer in the enforcement
Of all laws, including the prohibitory
liquor law.
1t Is generally understood that
Mayor Mclean was offered a posi-
ton on the supreme bench at the
time of the resignation of the late
Chief Justice Leslie c. Cornish Of
Augusta.
Mr.. Mclean enters the field with
the prestige of having been elected
mayor of the strongly Republican
city of Augusta. He is a capable
lawyer whether or not he was offer
ed appointment to the supreme bench
last winter, it is true that he was
seriously considered for that posi-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-07
Second Son Of
Governor Smith
Secretly Married

New York. Dec. 5-(AP)-Romance
again had invaded the home Of Gov
AL Smith.
A year ago Al Smith Jr., eloped
with Miss Bertha Colt Of Syracuse
when he was just %. About the same
time, 1t was learned last night. his
younger brother, Arthur, the Govern
ors second son. then not quite IS,
held an elopement Of his own.
Arthur was secretly married to Miss
Ann Hess, his own age, of Albany, but
kept the wedding secret until few
days ago. when his wife became a
mother. Then the Governor and Mrs.
Smith for the first time learned Of
the romance Of their young college
son.
Miss Hess is daughter Of Joseph
M. Hess, engaged in the plumbing
business in Albany. She Is friend
of Catherine Smith, Arthur's sister,
and has frequently been a guest at
the Executive Mansion.
Arthur Is a student at Manhattan
College, in New York, where he is
making a brilliant record. AS far as
can be learned, he intends to continue
his education. News Of the marriage
was great surprise to the Governor
and his wife. because Arthur was al
ways a particular pal Of his father, Of
whom he made a confidant In most
of his affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-07
Britain and France
Differ on Armament

Geneva, Dec. 5.-(AP)-If the
Council of the League of Nations
follows the views expressed by the
Leagues disarmament council, Ar
gentina and Chile, like the United
States and Russia, will be invited to
sit officially on the special commits
sion on preparation for the propos-
ed disarmament conference.
The disarmament council met diff
ficulties today over the common text
of the program of study which will
be placed before the new prepara-
tory body. Great Britain and
France are at differing views, as set
forth by Lord Cecil and NJ. Boncour.
but various members said q joint
program would undoubtedly be
found Monday.
Great Britain favors making the
Agenda more elastic and less specific
than the French.
The disarmament council revised
the list of questions on private
manufacture of arms which will be
forwarded to all Governments, in
GLIDING the United States, and voted
to ask the regular council to urge
on the Governments the necessity Of
replying before June ! next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-07
England's Future
That Of Middleman,
View Lloyd George

New York, Dec. 6-(AP)-"Great
Britain. saddled with a tremendous
debt burden. faces default in debt
payment to her creditors and a
struggle to maintain her position as
an industrial and commercial pow
err" George Hravey. former ambas-
sador to Great Britain. declard in
the December issue of the North
American Review.
Mr.. Harvey. who helped negotiate
the British debt settlement with the
United States, said that "England's
period of productivity has passed /:
her sole function henceforward can
be none else than that of middle
man."
National debts approximating $40,-
000,000,000 with annual interest pay
ments Of nearly $4,000, 100000, a bur-
den three times that of France or
Germany, and twice that of the Unit
/ ed States, will place England at q
great disadvantage in the CONNER
cial rivalry of the coming year.
Her virtual monopoly a generation
ago of the steel industry has ceased,
with the United States producing six
times as much steel as England and
Germany and France also exceed
ing her. The coal mining industry
is being kept from collapse only by a
subsidy while British shipbuildine
wards are being closed, and agricul-
ture is on the decline,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-07
AUGUSTA EKS
HOLD MEMORIAL
SERVICE SUNDAY

Declaring that we are dependent
upon the past and upon those who
have gone before for all that we of
the present enjoy, and that the best
reverence for the deceased brethren
is the living of noble lives, Robert B.
Williamson delivered an eloquent adj
dress at the annual service of mem
orial of Augusta lodge, No. 1854, B. p.
0. Elks, held at the club home on
Winthrop street Sunday afternoon at
3 o'clock. with large attendance of
the membership.
The speaker is the son of one of the
first members Of Augusta lodge and
1t was particularly appropriate that
he should be the speaker at the mem
orial observance. Another enjoyable
feature of the exercises was the
splendid organ recital, with Past Ex-
allied Ruler J. Francis MacNichol
presiding at the key board. p. e. r.
Earle Hayes sang a solo number,
"The Vacant Chair" which was APP
propriate to the occasion and enjoy
ed by all in attendance.
The officers Of the lodge conducted
the regular service of memorial and
the roll of brothers who have depart
ed this life since the institution of
the lodge was read Those whose
names were added during the past
year were John GRAHAM and Francis
B. Purinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-07
Two Women MAY
Have Been Victims
OF Hammer. Slayer

Albany, N. Y, Dec. 6.-(AP)-Po-
lice and state troopers are investigat-
ing the possibility that second wom-
an may have been slain in connection
with the murder of Mrs. Catherine De-
vine, who was killed with a hammer
alleged to have been welded by her
husband, Albert Devine, former AL
bany alderman and prominent Repub-
lican.
A gold wedding ring taken from the
body of Mrs. Devine after 1t was ex-
humed from underneath the porch of
the Devine home bears the engraved
date November 81. 1925" Devine, in
confession to the police, said that
the murder occurred on September 6
last. The ring also is inscribed "a.
D. to C. r." &C. r." might stand for
the initials of Mrs. Devine's maiden
name. Catherine Reat.
AS result of the discrepancy in
the date. Coroner John J. Skelly said
that he would take steps to have a
formal Identification Of the body made.
No Identification has been made be-
cause Devine in his confession told the
authorities where the body Of his wife
could be found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-07
Youth Saves Three
But Loses Own Life
In Lewis Bay. Mass.

Hyannis, Dec. 5--Arnold Bowen.
Is, popular Hyanis training school
pupil, sacrificed his life in Lewis Bay
this evening in an effort to save the
lives of three struggling companions,
who chung desperately to their over
turned skiff for nearly 80 minutes
before they were rescued by a fish
ing smack.
Bowen proved a hero when he at
tempted to swim to shore to warn of
the plight of his three friends, /
after releasing his grip on the skiff.
which was buffeted by high seas, he
soon sank.
The rescued are George Pierce, Is,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. H. Pierce of
Park street; William Cook, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Cook of I'm
ion street, and Adolph Richards,
who makes his home with Mr.. and
Mrs. James F. Kenney.
The plight of the boys was discover
ed by a Mr.. Bearse, who heard calls
for help coming from the bay shortly
before 7 o'clock. The calls became
fainter and fainter as he listened to
make certain of the direction. He then
telephoned to Henry Klimm, a fisher
man. The latter, with Wilbur Sher-
burne and Mr.. Bearse. clambered into
Klimm's fishing smack and pushed off
There was heavy mist, rain was
pelting steadily. and waves were kick
ing up mountainous sea. Although
1t was pitch dark, the rescuers were
not obliged to depend on light to find
the boys. for out of the inky black
ness came faint means of one of the
boys.
The voice was unsteady: "Help!"
The rescuers shouted encouragement
from the fishing smach. Reaching the
capsized skiff the three boys were
quickly hauled from the skiff to the
smack. Young Cook was delirious. He
constantly called for Bowen after he
was rescued.
The boys were brought ashore and
then taken to the Cape Cod Hospital,
where it was said they were suffering
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-07
MAYOR MCLEAN DECL ARES
CANDIDACY FOR DEMOCRATIC
INTERNATIONAL NOMINATION
Offered 100000
To Call Off Dry
Navy for One Night

washington, Dec. Rum Row is
passing out money with lavish hand
in an effort to land Christmas liquor
stocks in New York, according to
Treasury officials, who report re-
ceipt of an indirect tip that 1t would
be worth more than $1,000, 600 to any
person or group who could arrange
to have the Coast Guard patrol called
off for single stormy night.
1t was pointed out that while the
sum seems extraordinarily large. at
Christmas prices profit Of $1,000
600 could be made on a big liquor
cargo, and by unloading five vessels
a margin Of $10,000,00O would be the
net gain from the New York conces-
sion.
Offers ranging from $4,000 to $780,
600 nave been made to commanders
OF single vessels of the patrol, ac-
cording to Coast Guard officials.
tales or attempted bribery by the
nquor dealers were related today to
show the temptations faced by off,
GERS ana enlisted men of the Coast
Guard.
Asst. Sec. Andrews and other en-
forcement officers declared there was
AA~ ANAHNNtAOiA lOI ILle SlOEy C0dI the
entire service was corrupt or that
1000 officers and men We're on the
payroll of one of the liquor rings.
They maintained the record of de-
votion to duty is exceptionally high
throughout the entire servic.
Mr.. Andrews sent the following
telegram to Commander F. H. Young
at the Coast Guard base at New
London:
1.-THE New York Office informs me
that the excellent results being at
tanned in yesterdays arrests Of boot
leggers, etc. is very largely due to
your splendid work throughout all
the preliminary days. 1t is worthy
Of the high standards and traditions
of the Coast Guard. / congratulate
you and thank you"
A similar telegram of thanks was
addressed to Warrant Officer Sam
uel Briggs at the New London base.
Mr.. Andrews said the efficiency of
the Coast Guard has resulted in the
cleanup of one of the largest liquor
rings operating in the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-07

warrant, that of manslaughter, IS the
other charge of running away after
killing the boy was withdrawn.
County Solicitor Stewart e. Rowe
asked that the hearing be continued
on the grounds that the girl is still
confined to her bed from the injur-
les and could not testify.
Farland pleaded not guilty annd
was helc without bail for hearing
Dec. IL, but later bail was fixed at
$4,000 by Judge John Scammon of
the superior court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-07
MRS. Blaine OWEN NAMED
PRESIDENT HOSPITAL AID
REPORT ACTIVITIES OF YEAR

dresses: 5 dozen guertrudes and 8
dozen diapers.
Allow me at this time to thank
Mrs. Eugene Merrill for her interest
ana work In the buying and which
l heartily appreciated"
Visiting Committee
The visiting committees work was
reported upon as follows by the
chairman. Mrs. Joseph Williamson:
AT least one member of the Aid
has visited the he spital each month
IN the past year. The patients aps
peared to enjoy the visitations.
Fruits, flowers, ices, books, games
and toys have been uspplied. The
list of visitors by months during 1925
was as follows:
January and February. Mrs. Ed
win c. Handee; March, Mrs. Frank
u. harrington and Mrs. Charles Pet
tingill: April, Mrs. John Dixon and
Lewis Burleigh: June. Mrs. william
B. Williamson; July, Mrs. Burleigh
Martin; August. Mrs. Joseph viii.
hanson: September, Mrs. Robert
Martin: October, Mrs. Blaine Owen;
November. Mrs. Walter S. Wyman:
December. Mrs. Charles Pettingill.
Free Bed Fund
The list of contributors to the
Free Bed Fund for the past year
was read as follows:
Mrs. Joseph Williamson, William
b. Williamson, Robert B. William
son. Mrs. Lewis A. Burleigh, Mrs.
Robert Martin. Mrs. F. s. Lyman.
Mrs. ]. F. Hill, the Misses Child. Miss
Mary Edwards, Miss Bertha
vaughan. Arthur and Florence Par
rott. Charles Paine. William H. Gan
nett. Mrs. George E. Macomber. Mrs.
Hope Brady for Mrs. J. Manchester
Haynes, Mrs. Percy v. Hill, Mrs.
Fred G. Kinsman, Judge L. c. Corn
lsh. Mr.. and Mrs. Norman L. Bas-
sett. Mrs. e. c. Dudley, Mrs M. E.
Fuller, Miss Margaret Mason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-07
Arrest Girl as
Queen" of Bay
State Rum Runners

st. Adams, VT, Dec. 5--(AP)--
With the capture Of Hilda Stone,
known to patrol officers as THE
Queen OF the Border Rum Runners"
officers and members of the force
that is seeking to stem the flow of
liquor across this northern frontier
believe they have struck q real blow
at one of the most powerful groups
of bootleg operators in northeastern
United States.
The young woman was captured
last night with a male companion,
whose identity has been kept a Sc
cret. were driving northward toward
Canada at Island Pond, SO miles from
here, across the mountains. The man
is alleged to be rum runner Of con-
siderable reputation.
Today the girl was sent to Jail in
Newport, after she had failed to fur
nish bail of $500 when arraigned be.
fore the United States commissioner,
This is the third time in the last
four months that Hilda Stone has
been in the grasp of the law. A
warrant has been out for her arrest
since she walked out of North STRAIT
ford jail this week, through a mis-
understanding of the authorities.
Official along the border asserted
that she is one of the chief field
lieutenants of a rum-running ring
which has its Massachusetts, head
quarters in Greenfield. Officials say
that they know 16 persons who are
members of this gang, and charge
that this group is in turn backed UP
by central organization in New
York known to prohibition men as
one of the richest and most power
full in the country. 1t Is known, they
say, that one other woman Is in the
Greenfield gang.
Members of this ring have fire.
quently crossed the border in auto
mobiles containing women and chill
dren, hired to disarm suspicion, 1t 10
asserted.
Hilda Stone, who is about 80 years
old, said she was married and that
her home is in West HaGfax, but the
border guards believe she comes
from Colerain, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-07
Kipling's Illness
Recalls Old Poem
"TOmmv Atkins"

liverpool, Eng. Dec. LAP
Rudyard Kipling's present illness re-
calls memories Of the writer's at
tack Of pneumonia in New York
City in 1899, when after news that
the danger point had been passed
the following verse signed "Tommy
Atkins" appeared in the Liverpool
Daily Post:
We card as you was fightin' ard,
Just as we knew you would.
But we 'ardIy 'oped you'd turn lis
flank:
They said you 'ardly could.
But the news as come this morn
ing,
And I'm writin' ere to say;
There's no British son more 'appy
Than your old friend, Thomas A.