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The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05
CORONER WILL PROBE
EVANGELISTS DEATH

The Reverend Buchanan Lewis, cvan-
gelist at Quinn Chapel Church, oath
and Wabash avenue, died Sunday morn
ing. Several days ago, he was struck
bv the Rev. F L. Brit, presiding elder
o. the Chicago district and it is said
that this blow may have been the cause
oe his death. A date already arranged
by the coroner's Office has been set
at which time thorough probe will
be made relative to the real cause of
the pastors death
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05

n advisory Dr' Farris
ee made up Of eminently
10, fstr minded, and representative
citizens, under the Craftsmanship OF
DR.. {. S. Falk.
Urges Action
Negro health conditions will be I'M
proved in Chicago and elsewhere not
by denying bat by honestly facing the
facts and taking the corrective measures
which1the facts demand DR.. BundeSen
says his bulletin.
9TH Negro death rate is twice that
Of thv city as a whole" he continues.
"The ates, figured on population OF
3,048 total, and 10000 Negro, pop
Tnrn to Page S, Col. 81
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05

dead. And CharleSC. C. Coleman. Jr.
@. Coleman, Jr., her
slayer, lay huddled up a few feet
away in the dining room-dead by
his own hand.
The shooting occurred about II 20
p. m. There were no eye-witnesses,
and exactly what transpired between
the two lovers in that last scene will
probably never be known.
Woman Heard Shots
The nearest approach to an eye wit
ness to the tragedy was Mrs. FlosSie
Mitchell, who roomed in the rear Of the
apartment. She was preparing to re-
tire at the time and the first intimation
she had of trouble was the crack Of the
revolver She said she was 50 excited
tL.at she did not know how many shots
were fired, but said there we're two vol
leys, the second volley following an in
Stant after the first.
On account of the lack Of witnesses,
there was some confusion as to who had
done the shooting. The police report
stated that DR.. Colbert had shot Cole
man and then had turned the gun on
herself. Officer Phillip Carroll, Of the
(Turn to Page z, Col. 81
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05
THE BLACK KLAN
FOUND GARY BY.
PRIVATE SLEUTH
Two OF Three Aldermen Are
Accused OF Being Members
Of ''Bow Tie" Group
Sheridan A. Brusseaux, of the Key
;one Detective Agency, who has just

completed an inveS-
tigation in regards
to the recent Gary
school strike, finds
and reports that a
sinister political fl
gure has been lurk-
ing in the back
ground of the affair.
Mr.. BrusseauX re-
vealS and discloses
in his report, in
formation that will
throw CONSERVATION
and disgust into the
fight against segre-
CATION in Gary. His
Investigation laws
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05

&c the Bow Tie Amalgamation
which is averred to be affiliated with
the local Ku KluX Klan and is popu
Iarly known as the Black Klan. This
organization it is said functions for the
political benefit Of The K. K. K. and
lists among its members some of Gary's
most prominent citizens.
Aldermen Members
Membership roster Of the Black K. K
X. revealed the names of Alderman
William BtuTuS and Alderman S. r.
Blackwell as well as Attorney L. w.
(Turn , Page 5, Col. ~
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05
WOMEN IN CUTTING FRAY

Matte Jackson, 20 years old, of SAB E.
40th ST., lost an argument with one
Louise Jones Sunday night at their
home when Louise drew a keen blade
and cut her adversary in the left side.
She was taken to Wilson hospital.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05
Survey REVEALS.
HIGH DEATH RATE

In his weekly bulletin on Chicago's
health, Dir. Herman N. Bundesen. COM
missioner of health, makes public the
results OF a health survey -of the co1qred
population of the city. The conditions
shown by the survey in the commission
er'S opinion disclose situation which
justifies vigorous and immediate cerrec-
tive measures,
The health survey was directed by
DR.. RI. Iler5ellyn Harris. Jr. DIR.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05
MAD LOVER
KILLS FOOT
SPECIALIST
Shoots Her Twice III Breast,
Turns Gun On Himself
After Brief Quarrel

The death-heralding bark of long,
black, sinister revolver startled the
southside again Sunday night and when
the smoke had lifted and the sound
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05

LIZ As AleAf cilyll
Harris made o
very detailed stu
dy Of conditions
on the south side
and in the other
co1nmurt lies with
. large coiorpFj
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05

Lone BANDIT IS Held As WOMAN TERRORIST
Citizens Meet To
Prosecute Cop
Who Killed Man

A mass meeting was held Sunday
afternoon at the Pilgrim Baptist
Church, 81 Buffalo street, South
Chicago Sunday under the auspices
ofthe South Chicago Citizens Com
mittee to raise funds to aid in the
prosecution of Officer Malek who
scl1ot and killed George Brooks
several weeks ago, Fifty dollars was
raised
Arong the sps B7ers of THIS ,..ccs
siot were: Mrs. tdla Wells-Ba
Waiter Taftaogers, assistant Cor
ton Counsel and tt.
nett. The Rev, 1lll
chairman Of the u ting and M.1
Branch was secret Ky.
The case will be heard Thursday
before Judge Leroy Fairbanks in
Esoom 1923 City Hail. AT the inquest
Malek declared Brooks was pointed
out as man who had accosted two
young women. When he went to
place him under arrest, Malek claims
Brooks IN and later made a men
acing gesture when halted. It was
then that he shot him the officers
declares.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05

had died away, DR..
Velnla l.. Colbert,
1888 Prairie avenue,
apartment l, secre-
tary to DR.. r. "A.
Williams and also
a foot specialist
with an Office in her
o W n home, l a y
stretched on the
floor Of her Office
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05

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this study
|l1litted an
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Eritten re-
Eting forth
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The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05

Walter Z Eftugers,
ti0n Counsel and
nett. The Rev,
chairman Of the /
Branch was secret
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-27
Cowan Boy Wins
Screen Test

Screen test of Billie Jack Cowan,,
winner of the local 'Our Gang
contest, conducted by the West
Coast theaters, will be shown this
week at Loew's State theater, Los
Angeles.
The local youngster, who resides
with his parents at 329 North Sev-
enth street, was adjudged the win
ncr at Saturdays showing of screen
tests in the Valley theater. He re-
"eived total Of 90 votes. Second
place was taken by Herman Ruth
tnberg, 653 Park avenue, 62 vOtes5 !
Leroy Dykes, 635 Commercial
street, was third with 50 votes.
Roger Kirkpatrick, 55S Adams
street, and Stanley Everett Chris
iian, 740 South Sixth street, with
IS votes each, were tied for fourth
place. Wayne Russell Purdy, 452
\ine street, with 53 votes, took
fifth place.
At the showing in Los Angeles,
identity and residence of the en-
trants will be concealed, each can
didate being assigned number.
All other screen tests taken. hero
VIII be submitted to Hal Roach and
lis director, Robert MacGowan,
for personal inspection.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-27
BETTER CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

The Massachusetts Judicial Council finds that the
Sacco-Vanzetti characterized by eXtraordin-
ary delay" and illustrated in striking way some
serious defects in Massachusetts methods of admins
terng justice in murder cases.. So in its annual
port to the governor, it recommends that the state
adopt the practice followed in New York and some
other states in the review of capital cases.
The detailed recommendations not of general in
terest and difficult for aymen to follow. 1t suffces
TO know that they seek to prevent such technical delays
and obstacles dragged the SaccoVanzetti along
for years. keeping the prisoners in long-contin
ued torture Of mingled hope and fear, encouraging
worldwide agitation for and against them and ur
ing the name of Massachusetts justice.
The worst thing about the delays in that was
that most of them of real value at ALL either
the prisoners of the state because they really
obtained a trial, made the subject to re-
view its merits by any other tribunal than the
that decided it in the first place This defect will be
done away with if the present suggestions fol-
lowed.
American criminal jurisprudence there was seen at
its worst. The has served a useful purpose, how
if it results in the adoption of prompt, di
rect and unequivocal action in criminal cases. in Mass
achusetts and elsewhere.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-27

and thinking how wonderful CHRIST
mas was. And then, all of a sudden
it began to snow. The sun hid un-
der a cloud, the cold wind blew an
big, white flakes sifted down as If
Mother Goose We're shaking her
feather. beds.
''oh, zoopie. bleated Billie-who
was funny little chap. Il can t
skate in the snow! l must hurry
home and get out my snow shoes!
But the snow came down so fast
it clogged the wheels of Billie g
skates and they would not roll. The
wheels would not go round. And
when Billie tried to walk through
the fast deepening piles of snow on
his hollers he found it hard work.
You know it 8 hard to walk on even
smooth ground with skates, and it g
much harder to go ploppity plop in
the snow. Billie was having hard
time to get along when, all of =
oneness, his sister Mamie bleated:
"Why don't you take off your
skates?
"Surely enough. Why don't IT,
chuckled Billie. - wIll!'' But
when lie looked for his key to loos-
on the clamps from his wheels and
soles he couldn't find it. Then he
remembered having stopped to
tighten his skates. He had laid the
Eev down on the ground instead of
putting it in his pocket. And nov
that key is covered with snow!'
bleated Billie.
"Never mind!- III pull your
skates off for you,' offered Nan
ME. But when Billie sat down and
his sister pulled on his skates, she
nearly pulled his legs off, but the
skates were as tight as ever.
"I'll have to take my shoes off
with the skates on and go home in
my stocking feet!'' cried Billie. He
started to do this when, all of a
ssudden, along came hopping Uncle
Wlggily.
"Why are you taking off your
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-27
Bedtime Stories
By HOWARD E. GARIs
Copyright, 1927, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGILY AND BILLIE S
SKATES

For Christmas, among other
things in his stocking and under the
tree, Billie Wagtail, the boy goat,
was given a pair of roller skates.
.NThev're the finest skates l ever
had!' bleated Billie. ''l I'M going
cut now and roller over the side
walk. -
"You can't go now!" bleated
Mamie his sister.
'Whv noto"
"'Cause the sidewalk is all snow
End you can't ride on roller skates
verv good in the snow
"That s right-you can t. a.
greed Pillie. "But when the snow
nclts I'll go riding along
1t was not long after Christmas
before the weather turned warm,
the sun shone down hot and the
snow melted off the sidewalks ir
Wood Land where Uncle Wiggily
lived in his hollow stump bungalow
near the animal boys and girls.
"Hurray!' cried Billie as he
saw the pavements appear from be-
reath the layers of snow and ice.
"Now l can go roller skating!'
1t did not take him long to put on
his skates. They fastened to the
heels and soles of his shoes with
strong clamps that were twisted
tight by winding key. As most
Of you have had or seen roller
skates you know what l mean with
out being told any more.
After he had his Christmas roller
skates fastened to his shoes with
the turner key, Billie put the key
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-27
Robbers Visit
Two Places

Two robberies were reported at
the sheriff's office over the holiday
week end. One was from a ranch
south of the city while the Other
was from the Kendall store located
on the highway between Brawlcy
and Ioltvillc.
The report from the store said
that some one had broken into the
place early Monday morning. Three
gold watches had been found miss
ing as well as quantity of cash
which had been left in register
At the ranch, conducted by o. F
Riley, six and one-half miles soutl
Of the city on the Beach canal q
quantity of clothing and shotgur
were reported stolen.
Attaches at the sheriff's office
Logan immediate investigations ii
10th eases.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-27
shoes, Billie?" asked the rabbit.

shoes, Billie9" asked the rabbit.
because / have lost my skate
key!" |bleated the goat.
"Well, l have in my pocket q
new clock key l just bought for
riy wife," said Uncle Wiggily
Maybe, the clock key will fit
your skates
Surely enough, it did. In mo-
ment Uncle Wiggily loosened Bill
lies skates and the goat boy and
his sister and the bunny uncle hur
ried home together through the
storm. The next time Billie was
careful not to loose his skate key
His father had to buy him new
one, for the old one was still hid
den under the snow. But every
thing came out all right and if the
looking glass doesn't shine in the
eyes of the rag doll and make tho
t.ars run down her nose so she
thinks she has a cold, I'll tell yor
next about Uncle Wiggily ant
Jackie's drum.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-27
Body Of Woman
Found in Gulch
by Unued Press Leased Wire


SAN FERNANDO, Calf, Dee. 81
identity of a woman whose body
was found trussed in heavy can
vas bag, which had been thrown in
to a brush covered ravine near
here, had not been established by
police here today, as they continued
their investigation upon the belief
she had been murdered.
The body was found by two ltal'
ian ranch hands when they wander.
ed about 400 feet from the road
They summoned authorities who
later announced the woman had
been struck terrific blow across
the bridge of her nose.
Her hands had been tied across
her breast. Her feet, lashed TO
gether, had been forced back
against the body. A heavy cloth
sufficient to cause suffocation, had
been bound over the face. The
woman was clothed, but her shoes
were missing. 1t was thought that
she might not have been dead when
thrown in the ravine, but had died
from exposure.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-27
ON THE OTHER FOOT

Americans given to making dire threats and con-
gets into trouble in Mexico.
Often without knowing the exact circumstances, we
as nation go off half when bandits
der official who has exceeded his authority, causes
trouble to our nationals below the Rio Grande.
1t happens this time that the shoe is on the other
foot, and Mexico has just to demand heavy rep
aration from the United States
We refer to the diabocal plot unearthed in Stanton,
Texas last week when two deputy sheriffs wantonly
killed two MeXicans and seriously injured third in
the hope of obtaining reward offered by Texas banks
for the capture death of bank robbers.
The two officials offered work to the Mexicans,
brought them into the city from the country stationed
them at the bank, and them wantonly opened fire
them Fortunately the wounded Mexican was able to
tell his story and through investigation the fendsh
ness of the plot was revealed.
Had this happened to American citizens in Mexico,
many jngo politician would not be making nsistent
demand for the dispatch of the army and navy to
erican nation and only the fullest reparaton will
serve to efface it.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-27
Youths Admit
Stealing Car

Ray Spencer, 10, of Long Beach
and Sherman Beylik, IA, of Whit
tier were picked up in FL Centre
Saturday afternoon by Patroimaa
.. s. Hines in possession of an au.
tomobile which the youngsters later
admitted that they had stolen il
San Diego.
The youths attracted the atten-
ton of the patroman as they drove
into town and he stopped them.
They were unable to show any ere
dentials relative to the machine
and although for time they pro-
tcssed innocence they are said to
have finally admitted taking the
ear.
According to their story to the
police they ran away from their
homes when school was adjourned
tor the holiday season and after
lhtch hiking to San Diego they
took the ear. The San Diego police
were notified and "A reply was re.
ccived saying that the machine had
been reported as stolen there.
The Youngsters were turned over
TO the custody of the probation Of
f:cer pending the arrival of San
Diego police to return them to the
coast city. The Los Angeles shcr.
iff's office was also notified of the
catch in order that the parents
might be informed.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-27
FOOLHARDY BUSINESS

1t sounds cruel to say it, but hardly work
up much sympathy for Mrs Grayson and her COM
panions, who reported lost in their arpane while
flight from New York to Halifax, preparatory to
crossing the Atlantic.
There is difference between pioneer aviation hav
ing definite purpose, such Lndbergh's flight
Byrds visit to the North Pole, and publicity seeking
stunts such Mrs. Graysons undoubtedly has been.
The season of the year is absolutely unfavorabe to
i sucu ai pl'euiaIy aiong Tue >uI III A.
met with failure and should have taught her the futity
of another attempt.
Tragedy is always regrettabe and cannot say "It
served them right but if Mrs. Grayson and her
panons have perished but themselves be held
responsible.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-27
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of I'm
perial Valley for this Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
December 27, 1907

Reports of Christmas festivities
in valley homes form an important
part of today's news. Among the
interesting events was the beautiful
wedding at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. H. Benton, when their
niece, Miss Della Benton, was mar
ried to Arthur Smith of Phoenix.
The brother and sister of the bride,
Jacob Benton and Miss Laura Ben
ton, stood with the contracting
parties.
A Christmas family reunion was
held at the Archibald Edgar home,
about 20 children and grandchild-
rem being present. A Christmas tree
was also enjoyed by the family at
the Arthur Edgar home.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-27
DUTY WELL DONE

1t is over with for another year. Ell Centro had
enjoyable Christmas, unmarried by any tragedies and
with an abundance of good fellowship prevailing
One who visited at the Elks Christmas tree the
ty poor farm and other places among the unfortunaes
could not help but be impressed by the efforts made
by the people of this city to make that less
fortunate folks enjoyed themselves
We do not set ourselves up superior to other COM
munties, in mentioning Christmas activities, for in
this respect we believed that what was done was no
more than duty. Next to doing something good that
was not expected of the greatest pleasure life af
fords is from the satisfaction of duty we'll done Ell
Centre saw its duty and did it. Therefore it is
titled to a of satisfaction.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-27
AUTO THIEVES
REAP HARVEST
OVER WEEKEND

Six ears were reported stolen at
the sheriff's office over the holi.
Gay week end, four of the reports
being from Calexico police, one
from El Centre, while the sixth was
reported from Yuma. Another re.
port to the effect that one machine
had been found stripped was reeeiv'
ed from Brawley.
The missing ears were reported
as follows:
Oakland sedan, license 1-l0S-204
owner Rafael Castillo, stolen be
tween Z and $3.50 p. nj. Sunday IN
CaleXico.
Buick touring, master six. Ii
cense, Arizona, 6-522. Stolen il
Yuma Sunday morning.
Ford roadster. License 764-654
Owner, Edward B. Powers, FL Cen
tro. Stolen in Calexico Sunday a
bout 1880 p. m.
Willys-Knight sedan. License, 6
1923 but number not given. Own
or, j. C. Anderson. Stolen in Cal
eNico about 8 p. m. Sunday night.
Chrysler roadster. License |
l54-l25. Owner Manuel Molino OF
FL Centre. Stolen Sunday nigh
from a parking place on Broadway
in Ell Centre.
Ford coupe. License 2l4536
Owner Arturo Padillo. Stolen il
| CaleXico about 9 p. M. Monday.
The report relative to the strip
ped machine from Brawley said tn,
ear had been abandoned on a drair
canal north of the 202 ranch. /
gave the license number as being
1-245-379. The machine was fount
| by George Dammon of Imperial.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-27
SUMMONS
In the Superior Court Of the State
Of California, in and for the
County Of Imperial

OF California, In and for the
County of Imperial
Geo. II. Letteau, Plaintiff.
VS.:
Madelin Cullins and Wayne V. Gull
Inns, husband and wife, Archibald
Hart and Mae NJ. Hart, husband
and wife, Rose Hess, Southern
Title Guaranty Company, cor
poration, G. Z. PeHfield, John
Doe and Richard Roe, defen-
dants.
The People OF the State of Cali
fornia Send Greeting TO:
Madelin Oullins and Wayne V. Cuf.
Inns, husband and wife, Archibald
Hart and Mae NJ. Hart, husband
and wife, Rose Hess, Southern Title
Guaranty Company, a corporation,
c. u. Penfield. John Doe and Rich
ard Roe, Defendants.
You Are Hereby Directed to Ap-
pear and answer the Amended Com
plaint in an action entitled as abovc,
brought against you in the Super
ior Court of the County of Imper-
SdIp tptdtt VI NdiilOTHld, Wltnlu ttH
days after service on you of this
Summons-if served within this
county; or within thirty days il
served elsewhere. L
And you are hereby notified that
unless you appear and answer as
above required, the said Plaintiff
will take judgment for any money
or damages demanded in the amend
ed complaint, as arising upon con-
tract, or he will apply to the Court
for any other relief demanded m
the amended complaint.
Given under my hand and thu
seal of the Superior Court of tho
County of Imperial, State of Cali.
fornia, this 10Th day of February.
1927.
c. G. MOUSSEAU, Clerk.
BY c. Z. Williford, Deputy Clerk. 1
Moote & Patterson, Attorneys for
Plaintiff.
(SEAL) d 20 81 J }
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-27

in his pocket and off he skated,
rolling down the street just like a
r:lmpkin.
"Why don't you leave your
skate key home?" asked Mamie.
Cause answered Billie, 81
might want to tighten my skates ii
the clamps come loose. Or l might
want to take them off -
''You'd need a key then, of
course said Mamie.
"I1l lend you one of my skates
if you want it, offered Billie, who
was kind brother. Really he want
I'd both skates himself. So he felt
better when Mamie said:
''No, thank you, am going to
play with my Christmas doll.''
SO Billie went skating down the
street, like Tom-Tom, the Piper s
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-27
OFF - Ikated.

son, only Tom ran while Billie
glided along on wheels. All of a
Sudden one of Billie's skates loos-
ened and he stopped, took out the
key and tightened the clamp. Then
Billie skated on.
Up and down the sidewalk with
tanks of snow ON either side, the
boy goat glided, having lots of fun
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-27
Fire Wipes Out
Family OF Five
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Dec. 81
A family of five persons was wiped
out when fire destroyed their home
here during the night.
The deaths are William Duffy,
80; his wife, Lettie, 26, and their
three children, Harmon, 4; William
6, and John, 4 months.
The fire resulted when Duffy at.
tempted to start fire in the kitch-
en- stove with kerosene.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-27
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Decamher 27 1919

The Christmas season was cele-
brated throughout the valley. Spe-
cial programs were given at the
churches. \ racing matinee, which
included some fine races, was held
by the Imperial Valley Driving club
at the fair grounds.
This years harvest of turkeys
has already brought to the valley
more than 100000. 1t is estimated
that to date more than 10000 birds
have been shipped.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-27
TEN YEARS AGO
December 81, 1917

DR.. and Mrs. r. Ii. Power enter
tanned Christmas dinner guests.
w. /. Stone has gone to San
Diego. When he returns he will
bring with him his bride, accord
ing to authoritative statement.
Miss Inez Collier leaves this week
for San Francisco, where she will
visit her brother and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bales G. Walker
and little son spent Christmas with
Mrs. Walkers mother at Brawlcy.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-27
'Brawley Woman
Reported Missing

Juanita Molino, 2S, is missing
from her home on the Sinclair
ianch, three miles east of Brawley
According to report filed at
the sheriff's office by A. Hamia
foreman of the ranch, the woman
was last seen Friday and he has
asked the police to cooperate in q
search for her. 80.
The woman is described as being
about feet, inch tall; black hair
cHorn to the shoulders; brown eyes
weight about 130 pounds.