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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-09-22
NAMES
ED E. STAFFORD
| AS COMMANDER
First Navy Man to Head Or.
ganization-Mrs. Walbridge
Heads Auxiliary


22.-tP)-Edward f. Spafford of
New York city today was unanim-
ously elected national commander of
the American Legion.
Mr.. Spafford was placed in nom-
ination by the North Carolina del
egation and his name was seconded
by Washington, Tennessee, and Vir-
ginia.
James Raftis of Washington, Paul
r. Younts of North Carolina, Ralph
T. O'Neill of Kansas, Dan Spurlock
of Louisiana, and J. M. Henry of
Minnesota were elected vice COM
manders.
The Rev. Gill Robb Wilson of New
Jersey, who fought with the Lafay-
cite Flying Corps before the United
States entered the war and then
with the A. E. F., was elected chap
lain.
New York, Sept. 22.-sF,-Edward
Elwell Spafford. who was today
elected national commander of the
American Legion at it's Paris con-
vention, is the first navy man to
head the veterans organization.
Spafford is attached to the law
firm of Fisher T. Strachan of this
city. He graduated from the U. S.
naval academy with honors and rose
to the rank of lieutenant comman-
der but resigned his commission in
1914. At the outbreak of the war
he reentered the service and COM
manded a destroyer overseas. His
war record won for him the distin-
guished service medal.
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New York, Sept. 22.-(AP)-Four
men in two huge monoplanes today
presumably were speeding westward
over new nonstop transcontinental
air trail, with fame, share in $751;
600 in prize money, and Spokane as
their goal.
Their course lay over 2,3OO-mile
bee-line from Roosevelt Field, New
York, where they took off yesterday
in the last and most exacting of the
s S-okanc air derby races.
1t the airmen were on schedule
they spanned the eastern states yes
terday and last evening, passed over
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-09-22
STINS0N AND
SCHILLER ARE
UNHEARD FROM
No Alarm Felt, However, as
Nonstop Flyers Expected to
Avoid Large Cities

Roosevelt Field, N. Y, Sept.
22.-(AP)-Steve Lacey of Lo.
max, Ill.,, hoped off for Spo-
kane for the second time today
on nonstop flight at 1:19 p.
M. eastern standard time.
He returned a few minutes
after his second take.Off and
was unconscious from gasoline
fumes when his plane reached
the field.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-28
FORTUNE
PAID To |. {.

Prize.fights netted the Govern.
ment close 70 81 .5oO.O 900 in admis-
aions and income taxes in the pugi-
listic fiscal year which ended with
the Chicago battle between Messrs.
Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey.
Figures al the Treasury indicated
the following approximate income
to the Government from the three
big ring affairs Of the year:
Tunney Dempsey. at Chicago.
S7O5, $40.
Tunney- Dempsey. at Philadelphia,
$3.50 900.
Dempsey sharkey, at New York.
$3.50 900.
Z Added to the total 81 81, ss6 900
from battles In which Jack Demp-
sey participated ID about 100000
additional as admissions and income
taxes on other contests OF the
padded arena and on fighters, man.
ayers. and others who were con.
nected with the exhibitions.
On the official 102 ,45O paid aid.
missions at the Chicago fight. Tex
Richard paid admission taxes 81
Sz42, O66. representing gate 10
times that amount.
An investigation may be made
to determine whether OF not All
additional $4,000 Is due the Gov,
eminent.
Tunney's income tax on proceeds
Of the fight. figured at $3.50 900 mel
profit. will amount to $221 .365, the
Treasury collecting the maximum
20 per cent surtax on 100000 81
his purse
Richards announced profit 81
$491 $50 means 500 .372 10 the Gov
eminent while II Dempsey cleared
1900 900 out Of his 3447, 900 he musl
pay the Treasury $50 ,040.
Income on other ventures of the
fighters and promoter may affect
the total, since business losses. tx.
penses. Or profits win figure IN an.
nual income On which Federal taxes
are paid
Treasury records show that the
total gate receipts for the three biz
fights amounted to IS, 129,546.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-28
SNI H MAKES
GAIN IN DIXIE

A break In the organized opposi-
tion De Southern Democratic leaders
toward the Presidential candidacy
Of Gov. AL smith, came today with.
ain announcement that Senators 3.
AZ. simmons and Lee s. oyerman
Of North Carolina. were neutral
toward the New York executive.
Although the North Carolina
Senators were ardent supporters
or william Gibbs McAdoo in 1924.
oyerman frankly denied reports
that he and Simmons had launched
i new anti-Smith campaign in
their home state.
The reports were caused BY the
action OF McAdoo adherents in cir.
culating 4 McAdoo speech under
the frani5ing privileges of the two
Senators
It Is not true that we are att
lacking Governor Smith, said
Overman. Some prohibition liter
ature was sent out under our
franks as a public document. We
are not fighting Governor Smith.
or anybody else, / think I can
speak for Senator Simmons when
say he wants the best man to
win at the next Democratic conven-
ton. Senator Simmons wants to
zee the most available man norni-
mated and SO. do i We have not
lined up against Smith nor for
him Z
Overman said he already had or.
dered the prohibitionists to stop
using his frank Ia mailing out
the McAdoo speech.
Overman also denied reports that
he and Simmons would attempt to
lead the North Carolina de,ego.
ton pledged against Smith to the
next convention.
The State probably will send an
uninstructed delegation, said over
man. IL Smith should be nonli-
mated think he would carry North
Carolina in the election, although
probably BY much reduced piu.
rality.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-28
BIG QUAKE REPORTED

LONDON. Sept. 2S.A violent
earthquake occurred at Sivas. ii
Asia Minor today, according to q
Central News dispatch from Con-
stantlnople. No details were given
IN the fliana fch
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-28

free today IA coroner's Jury last
night returned verdict o1 justi-
fable homicide.
Cornell Is alleged to have shot his
stepfather to protect his mother,
who, police said. was being choked
by Van Alderwelt when the youth
fired the fatal shot.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-28
CLUB ORGANIZED

The T. o. B. Club, newly or.
ganized sorority. win meet at 4;3O
b. IA. Sunday In the home Of Miss
Frances Sine, 61s Otis ri. M. wv.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-28

Modern Styles Cheat
Doctors, Is View
Experts Hail Passing OF
Wasp Waist As MoUe
To Better Health
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-28
Boy Freed In Killing
OF His Step Father

BERKELEY, Calf. Sept. IS Jer-
ONE Cornell, j., l2-year-oid school
boy who shot and killed his step.
father Charles Van AlderWelt, was
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-28

SUMNER OF 1917
IT WAS not long ago when cor
sets were the accepted things, even
in the summer time But 10 years
have seen them disappear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-28
Times Staff Photo
w. ID. MILLER

WALTZ
MANAGERS
H0ns sne country are their problems convention the Hotel
washington Tines; Mss Hl circulation
on Post caught by the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-28

SENSIBLE MODERN MISS

AUDREY FERRIS, film star, declared
her costume is the real sensible thing of
today. One thing is certain there is
more comfort today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-28
FRITZ SCHEFF

THE SLIM, wiIIowy figure was popu-
lar in Miss Scheff's day, but q pasty
white complexion was supposed to 90
with the styles.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-10-08

We do not take any interest IN
cases involving the Racial Integrity
Statute for the reason that it is
matter that directly affects the white
folks and thew are capable or should
be capable of settling the matter
amongst themselves. 1t is true that
they are endeavoring to throw some
of their own people over on our side
of the line, but even this is more
satisfactory than an effort to take
from Us some of our people and place
them on their side of the line.
The law at one time constituted
person with not more than one
eighth Negro blood in his veins
white person. Now, they have re-
duced this imaginary calculation
down to one-siXteenth. Of US colored
folks, who cares? We are perfectly
willing to receive all of these kind of
white people on our side of the line,
if they will come over, keep quiet
and not mix with us. We have
enough mixing already.
A "wag" said many years ago,
" It's wise child that knows its own
father" We might add that it is a
wiser child that knows its own race.
We ERE sorry for these outlawed
white folks.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-10-08

many white people can be brought
to see and understand this funda-
mental fact? We had occasion many
years ago to visit the industrial
plants in Toledo, Ohio, and Detroit,
Michigan. and were astounded to
note the inducements offered to col
ored migrants, both in salary,
hygiene and religion. They even
build churches for them and are
depopulating our Southern congrega-
tons as we'll as our localities and
they have carried hundreds of our
ablest puluit orators with them,
where they are receiving LARGE
salaries and growing corpulent in
this atmosphere of good living.
Down here, some of the ablest and
most influential colored men have
been bounded their ins+itutin" ~
iured and their power for good inn
paired. Some of our courts haze
taken pleasure in summoning pre-
JUDGED jurors. who have melted pun
ishment, all out of proportion with
the offense committed. This ha;
caused many colored people to leave
and many more are considering op
portunities to do the same thing
Some of our very best colored people
are now so-journing in Northern ant
Western chimes.
We hope that we give forth NJ
secret, when we say that at one time
we felt disposed to do the same thing
although we have used every singh
bit of our energy to keep dolores
folks here and urge those, who hav
gone away to come back. Suffice
to say that the time is nearing whe'
we feel that we can safely ''fall int
the arms of Jesus" and it may b
that we can land there with less o
Jolt in Virginia than we could /
one of the far New England or West
ern States. Selah.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-10-08
meet her many friends.

meet her many friends.
TIE U. B. F. & S. M. T. held a
mass meeting last Sunday at their
headquarters, 1920 Giles Avenue.
The meeting was presided over by
j. B. Street, State Grand Master OF
Illinois and jurisdiction.
William NJ. Gales, travelling repre-
tentative of The Overton Hygienic
Manufacturing Company, visited
Lake Forest and other towns on the
north shore during the past week.
The officials of the First Regiment
of Illinois, of A. U. K. & D. of A.,
convened in their regular monthly
meeting at Bailey's Hall last Sunday
afternoon and discussed new plans
for development. Among the official
representatives were Gen. Eliza
Jackson, Col. VIM. Williams, Major
Cain and Regimental Quartermaster
NJ. T. Bailey.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-10-08
CHICAGO, ILL.

DR.. w. F. Tyler, Beaumont, Tex,
is taking a special course in surgery
in this city, motored to Gary, Ind,
Evanston, Lake Forest and other
towns during the past week. He was
accompanied by Mrs. Tyler. Dur
ing their stay in the city the Tylers
are stopping with Mrs. Maggie Paris,
1921 Calumet Avenue.
The members of Fl. Dearborn
Lodge and Fit. Dearborn 1928 March
ing Club have arranged for big pro-
gram for 1929. James c. Martin,
exalted ruler of Fl. Dearborn Lodge,
and Walter ]. Brown, president of
the club, together with the $500
members, are cooperating in order
to make this the largest year in the
history of Elkdom.
Mrs. Lucille G. Robinson, sister
of M. T. Bailey, of the Bailey Realty
Co., has moved to Ala Calumet
Avenue, where she will be pleased to
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-10-08
FULTON NOTES

Lest Sabbath our pastor, Rev. c.
A. Cobbs, preached.
He spent his vacation North.
He delivered a powerful sermon
from John Ia, SIN My Fathers House
Are Many Mansions.
Rev. w A. James, the assistant
pastor of the First Baptist Church,
Washington, D. c., explained the
SUNDAY School lesson. Rev. James is
an old acquaintance of our COM
munity.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-10-08
One Thin Woman
Gained 10 Pounds
in 8 Weeks

Men and wonsen, weak, thin and
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..rength with McCoy's: Tablets.
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Doesn't gain at least 5 pounds and
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The name McCoy's Cod Liver Oil
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-10-08
HENRIco COUNTY, VA.
Gravel Hill Baptist Church.

rev. w. l.. uch, IdSIol.
On Tuesday night, September II,
1927, a play, "The Tree OF Life"
up at TIE Varina High School for
the white friends of the -Four Mile
Creek Baptist Church. The audi
torium was filled. A large number
was present to witness this beautiful
play, which was enjoyed by all who
saw it. We received great applauses
from our many white friends.
We thank all who helped to make
it a success. 1t was arranged by
our pastors wife, Mrs. W. l. Tuck.
She is now confined to her bed by
brief illness
We beg all to come out and make
our Sunday School what 1t should
be.
At 8 o'clock, Rev. Edwin Charity
preached for the "Sleeper's Club"
He brought them a powerful message
using for his theme, what Shall We
Do With Jesus"
]. NJ. ANDERSON,
Reporter.
Mrs. Katie S. Thomas is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Annie T. Evans,
i'll st. Louis, Mo.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-10-08
CAN YOU PAY S100 CASH?

If you can, we can place you In
touch with the owner Of houses on
Verable Street, in the 1900 block.
They are fitted with all modern Inn
provements and have six rooms with
basement. Rental. at $500 per
month will pay for them.
Call Randolph 2213 or stop at
The Planet Ofrice, 81 N. 4th st.,
Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-10-08

IliC 4NiSAiiOlO, o., NEWS LGdUeE
under the caption, Negroes Are
Less Numerous In Virginia" says:
Dr.. Ennion Williams doubtless
states the fact when he affirms that
if the Negro death-rate in the State
remains as high as it is, while the
birth-rate continues as low as at
present, Virginia, before many years,
must face reorganization of her
labor as drastic as that of 1865.
The Negro death-rate is approx
mately half as high again as the
white rate. Negro births, contrary
to the general opinion, are not much
more numerous than those of the
other race. Conditions have not
greatly changed from what they
were q decade ago, when a Stats
tician of the health department of
Virginia computed that if no new
Negroes came to Virginia and none
emigrated from the State, the race
would be eXtinguished in about $50
years.
= -s-'ssssss>ssl IA 80
And again:
This is not the only serious factor
threatening the future of the Negro
race in Virginia. Many Negroes are
becoming peripatetic in their work.
As soon as the winter is past, they
hurry North in thousands, when the
steel mills are busy. Another exodus
occurs when the coastal summer re-
sorts are opened. Often these Ne
groes 90 not return until late in the
autumn, and then, in many instances,
they try to live through the year on
what they have earned during the
summer. They are free to do this, of
course, but they lose the economic
advantage that comes from regular
employment and they create an at
mosphere of impermanence that is
demoralizing to those of unstable
temperament.
This is absolutely true, but oul
esteemed contemporary overlooks the
fact that the thousands of dollar:
made in the North are expended IL
the South. Still, this is but Sigh
compromising advantage as weighed
against the theory of permanent
residence in their own home. 1t con
cludes as follows:
The contention sometimes is mad
that Virginia has to face these seri
Gus industrial alternatives: Elthe
she must improve the health of tn
Negro population and keep it salts
fed by decent living conditions, o
she must frankly assume that TN
source of supply is being exhauste
and must look elsewhere to replac
it. In a larger sense, these pre-
posals are not alternatives. Virglni
needs to keep her Negroes health
and content, no matter whether ST
succeeds OF fails in attracting ne
agricultural labor. Her adyanc
ment will be served by working
both ends.
The above is sound doctrine. Ho
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-10-08
AN ANNOUNCEMENT.

The Goodwill Baptist Church, 410
n Monroe Street is a new unit to the
Baptist Church, with a very broad
program. Rev. w. r. Bail, pastor
invites the public and his many
friends to worship Sunday, Octo
Der 9, 1870 A. NJ. and $50 Pm.
Communion LIST Sundays, $50 P. NJ.
Sunday School, 1890 A. M. Special
music. All are invited
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-10-08

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Your car needs attention and
there are mechanics skilled in the
business to serve you at w. T. Gray's
Service Station, 412 N. Second
Street, and at the other place. Call
there and save yourself trouble.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-10-08

Colored folks, who have gone to
Heaven to come back here again, and
colored folks who remain here are
not anxious to leave here for the
other place. Let them be happy up
there. we are willing to be unhappy
down here.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-10-08

They call him "Bob" Scott. They
mean that funeral director, noted
for his skill and prompt service. No
matter where you are give him ring
and he will find you.
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-10-08

Read the Planet. 1t is the popular
paper now. 1t contains matter and
news that you cannot find in any
other journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-10-08

You need photographs for your
friends and they are anxious to re-
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-10-08

Re-. George L. Rollins, D. D., pas
tor OF ut. Sinai Baptist Church,
Chesterf I'D County Va. is spending
his vacation in Pittsburgh. New
York and New Jersey. His splendid
congregation presented him purse
Of S122 with thirty days vacation
for which he extended his sincere
thanks to his members and friends.
Mr. Isaac Dyson, of Montgomery,
W. Va. has been spending his vaca-
ton with his relatives and friends at
Winterpock, Va. He returned to
MONTGOMERY this week.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-10-08
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A.; communications intended for pus-ISSon
,eould ne S.: TO reach IL by Wednesday.
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NEGROES ARE LESS NUMER.
Gus IN VIRGINIA"

The Richmond, Va, News Leader
under the caption, Negroes Are
Less Numerous In Virginia" says:
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publisned Every Saturday by Joha Mitchell 'r'
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John MITCHELL. JR.. EDITOR
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-10-08

Entered at the .'ost Office at Richmond
Virginia, as second ciA-. matter.
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The above is sound doctrine. How
The Alaskan., 1927-02-25
AFTER JUDGE REED

Senator King introduced d reso- lution in the Senate that the Senate Judiciary Committee investigate and report as to whether it believes Judge Reed is legally holding office.
 He recited the history of the case, appointment, refusal of Judiciary Committee to confirm nomination, the withdrawal of other names pre- sented to Senate along with that of Judge Reed and failure of the Pre- s:dent to name Reeds successor.
The Alaskan., 1927-02-25
NEW ENGLAND IN TOWN

The New England COmpany's hali- but steamer was in port Sunday en- route ii Ketchikan to re-outfit. She was in the storm out to the west ward and had eleven dories washed overheard. A heavy comber broke the pilot house windows. In all it Was estimated that loss of $3,000 was incurred.
The Alaskan., 1927-02-25
SCHOOL NOTES

Exercises commemorating Wash ;ngton's birthday were held in the grades on Wednesday afternoon.
 The first and second grades held a joint program in the first grade room.
 The program given b ythe third, fourth and fifth grades was as fol- ows:
 Song Capture of the Hessians Anecdotes of Washington Elmer
 Martens.
 Life of Washington Muriel Young Washingtons Boyhood Rondi
 Molver
 Landfarks in History -- Margaret TIanseth, Imogene West, Muriel Young
 Childhood of Washington Lillian Norberg
 Youth and Manhood of Washington Allen Lee A high school assembly was held Wednesday afternoon, at which MT. Judy gave a talk on Washing | ton and Lincoln. A paper, 'Why we Celebrate Washington's Birthday" was read | by Dagny Molvar. Ruby Rayner read paper on the subject, "One of Americas Greatest"
 Mrs. Martin Enge was recent visitor in the second grade and al so in the fourth and fifth grade room.
 l Mrs. Ravens was a visitor in the third grade last Wednesday.
 Some of the pupils are taking part in the Flag Contest. Their papers will be submitted to the To- !, cal committee in few days.
 In making the award for the best design, the Final Award Com 1nittee will base their award or the idea conveyed and the suitabil- ity of the design for use in an of ficial Alaska flag.
 In the regular monthly eighth grade spelling contest consisting o1 one hundred words, Alaska Jorgen- Eon made 100 percent. Jane Mjor- 1 cd 99, Anita Stoll and Richard Tate 98, Edgar Boggen 97, Leo Ness and Phillip Lund 90 percent.
 Three pupils of the class made grades below 90 percent.
 MT. Fryer visited the third grade on Wednesday afternoon. Little Frances Fryer entertained the chil- dren by speaking a piece.
The Alaskan., 1927-02-25
BOAT MISSING

The Admiral Line freighter Elk ton with it's crew of 3S is reported as being lost near Guam. SOS calls brought the United States shipping board vessel Liberator but when, it arrived on the spot the officers were unable to find trace of the missing ve ssel or any of it's small boats.