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Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21
N. A. A. C. P. SENDS $500 FOR
NEW TRIAL FOR jim DAVIS

New York, May 18.-The National
Association for the Advancement of
Colored People, 60 Fifth Avenue, has
sent its check for $500 to L. G. South
ard, attorney of Spartanburg, S. c..
who defended the Lowman family, to
pay for new trial for Jim Davis, col
ored man accused of murder because
he defended his two daughters and
his own life after a white road gang
boss had threatened to remove them
from Davis house.
Previously the N A. A. C. P. had
sent it's check for $3.50 to pay for an
appeal of the case to the State Su-
preme Court as consequence of
which the conviction of Davis was
reversed and new trial ordered
Mr.. Southland has been contributing
Of his own time and money in order
to see justice done in this case, and
has agreed to carry it to a conclusion,
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21
N. A. A, C. P. SENDING OUT GRE.
DENTIALS TO DELEGATES
TO INDIANAPOLIS MEET

New York, May 1.-THE National
Association for the Advancement of
Colored People will send out in the
coming week delegates credentials to
its branches for those appointed to
attend the 18th Annual Spring Con-
ference in Indianapolis, June % to
%, and branches are therefore urged
to forward the names not only of
delegates but of members planning
to attend at the earliest possible mo-
ment.
The program Of the day sessions
of the Conference, in which delegates
and members play leading part, is
now being made up and is expected
to be in the hands of the printer in
the week of June 1.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21
BISHOP AND MRS. VERNON
VISIT WASHINGTON

Bishop and Mrs. w. T. Vernon, who
have just returned from the Ber-
mudas, stopped over a few days in
Washington the guests of Chaplain
and Mrs. o. j. Scott. 1t will be re-
called that the bishop was the register
of the treasury prior to his having
been made a bishop by the A. M. E..
church.
The bishops headquarters are in
Detroit, Mich. His conference in
cludes Michigan, Ontario, Illinois, In
diana, Nova Scotia, Bermuda. The
bishop is one of the best known mem
bers of the race and is a member of
the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Mrs.
Vernon is an ardent missionary work.
er, college graduate and a member
of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
Both Bishop and Mrs. Vernon were
cordially received by host of friends
in Washington.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21
MINNEAPOLIS PAUL, SATURDAY, MAY q, 1927
Western Baptists Hold
Convention in Citv
MANY PROMINENT VISITORS WERE AMOUNG THE
DELEGATES WOMENS AUXILIARY
ELECT OFFICERS

jects were ably handled by the various
speakers. None more so than the adj
dress of Mrs. j. B. Rush, a Des
Moines, Ia. attorney whose discus
sion of Religion in Civic Affairs" was
declared by many the most effective
presentation of the convention. A
powerful address subject "The Chal-
lenge to the Negro Baptist of the
West" was delivered by DR.. E. L.
Scruggs, Dean of the Central Bap-
fist Theological Seminary at Topeka,
Kans.
The Women's Auxiliary, allied to
the Convention, reelected it's entire
corps of officers, It's chief executive
is Mrs. Ida Frazur Bates of Wichita,
Kans. The convention proper is guild
ed by the Rev. G. w. Robinson of Des
Moines, la. Among the many well
known men and women in attendance
we note: Rev. w. C. Cartwright, St.
Louis, Mo-; Rev. S. A. Mosely, St.
Louis; Rev. G. w. McNeal, Rev. S.
Montgomery and the Rev. Marchant
from Kansas City, Kans.
From Omaha, Neb, Rev. F. w.
Bolts and Rev 2. E. MCGEE; Rev. M.
w. Withers, Sioux Falls, S. D.; Rev.
j. H. Branham, Chicago, ILL.,; DR.. w.
A. Bowren of Kansas City, Kans.
Rev. R. A. Brayles, formerly of Min
neapolis, now of Iowa, and Mrs. ]. C.
Mapp, Chicago, ILL.,; Mrs. F. w. Pen
lex, Milwaukee, Wis,
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COLUMBIA LODGE
ENDORSES GRAND
EXALTED RULER

Columbia Lodge No. 85, I. B. P.
O. E. of W., in their regular meeting
held on last Monday night without
a dissenting vote Endorsed the Grand
Exalted Ruler, J. Finley Wilson
who is a member of this lodge, for
reelection to the office of the Grand
Exalted Ruler. The good feeling
that is manifest in the fraternity in
Washington leads the brethren to be-
lieve that Grand Exalted Ruler Will
son will go to the New York conven-
ton of the Grand Lodge with the
solid support of the lodges of Wash
ington back of him.
The harmonious spirit that has been
developed in Columbia Lodge since
the beginning Of the present admin
istration makes Columbia Lodge stand
out in it's adherence to the principles
of the Fraternity.
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WELCOME HALL NOTES

Mrs. G. w. Camp left last Tues
day to attend the Social Service
Workers conference held in Des
Moines, Ia, and will be back in the
city by the oath.
DR.. Moses H. Jackson, pastor of
Grace Presbyterian Church, Chicago,
ILL.,, spent Tuesday with Rev. G. w.
Camp. DR.. Jackson was en- route TO
San Francisco, Calf, to the General
Assembly. He has been pastor of the
Grace Church for 80 years, he is the
only pastor they have had and it is
the only church he has had.
Mrs. James Williams, on st. Adams
entertained at luncheon and Mr..
DOVE Welch took them sightsee.rz
ti7r ugh the Twin Cites
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21

The Western Baptist Convention,
composed of member churches of the
states west of Ohio, convened in a
session beginning May IT, ending May
%, at the Zion Baptist Church, Min
neapolis, of which the Rev. C. B.
Burton is pastor. The convention
brought to Minneapolis a notable
group of distinguished men and wom-
en-. The program called for three
sessions a day. These engaged the
active participation of every delegate.
This was especially marked in the
business sessions. These brought out
a very full attendance and in the dis
cussions there was gratifying evil
dence of improvement in methods and
understanding.
The large gatherings of the vari-
Gus sessions attest the keen interest
of the local people in the work of this
important body-an interest that in
Guided not only the Baptists but rep
resentatives of the several denomina-
tions and citizens of the community.
A much appreciated feature of the
evening sessions was the music of the
Zion Baptist choir which, under the
direction of Mrs. Julia MCGEE, gave
a program of music each evening.
Tuesday evening Mrs. MCGEE con-
tributed a solo, and on Wednesday
evening Mrs. C. B. Burton, wife of
lions pastor, also sang a solo.
Earnest thought, provoking sub
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21
Y. W.. C. A. NOTES

Vespers Sunday afternoon will be
in charge of the Tri Art Coteri Club
of which Miss Elizabeth Johnson is
president and will be as follows
Readings, Louise Douglas and Mary
tTelliver. Instrumental solos, Doris
Erwin, Margaret Benjamin. Talk
Rachael Gooden. You are cordially
invited to attend.
Perhaps you've seen a May Pole
Dance before, but then you haven't
seen one given by grownups dressed
like children, have you? Well, Mrs.
Doris Roper and Mrs. Maude Brooks
with their Committees are planning
this kind Of May Pole Party. Who's
taking part? Why come out and see
for yourself, on Tuesday, May Oath
at P. M. But be sure to dress as a
child!
The High School Reserves are prac-
ticing on a minstrel to be given the
latter part of the month. Mrs
Freda Jackson is directing it.
The N. A. A. C. P. closed their
forums for the season with an inter-
esting resume Of the work. Vocal
numbers by Mrs. G. w. Parker
Messrs. Edgar Murphy and Peavy
Johnson were much appreciated by
the audience.
The Religious Education Committee
of which Mrs. B. l.. King is Chair
man wishes to announce that the
program Sunday afternoon will mark
the close of our Vesper Services for
this season. We take this means of
thanking our friends who have raj
lied to us so well, both in attendance
and in willingness to serve on pro-
grams, thus making it possible to
present interesting numbers each
Sunday. With the beginning of fall
we hope to welcome you back for our
regular meetings.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21
RELIANCE PRIZE WON BY
NEGRO YOUTH

A 500 prize offered for the best
example Of self-reliance was awarded
to a twenty-year-ol blind Negro
youth, Leroy Wellington, of White
Plains, New York. The president Of
the club which made the award said
that Wellington's handicap of blind
ness and color had failed to quell
his spirit of self-reliance, and that his
attitude toward life was in marked
contrast to many cases reported to
the club. The youth has practically
been the sole support of his family.
Besides helping to maintain his inva-
lid mother, his three younger brothers
and his father by Gaming chairs, weav-
ing baskets and tuning pianos, he has
been setting aside a small portion of
his earnings to buy a second hand
truck, so that he can call for and de-
liver his chairs and thus get more
business.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21
FRATERNITY HOLDS
ANNUAL PROM

Under the able management of the
officers and various committees of
Mu Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fra
ternity laid the jinx of Friday, the
18th, when they entertained their
friends at their annual spring formal.
Union Hall was beautifully decorated
in god and black; a veritable lattice
work of the fraternity colors screened
the orchestra from view. More gold
and black dripped from the ceiling
and palms clustered in the middle of
the hall. Total darkness greeted the
early arrivals, but the lights flashed
on about ten o'clock to reveal the
transformed hall to the eyes of the
astonished guests. From then until
twelve-thirty, dancing was the i'm
portant business of the evening. At
twelve-thirty, the guests reluctantly
departed wishing for a few hours
more of Alpha Phi Alpha joy.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21

New York, May 18.-To LONE
Branch, New Jersey, goes che honor
of having raised the largest per CAPT
ia amount of money in an N A. A.
C. P. Popularity Contest. There are
fifteen hundred people in the colored
population and the Contest brought
$1,177.70. This comes nearer to be-
ing one dollar head for the whole
population than has ever happened
in any other contest. Four of the
contestants raised more than $500
each, one of them raising nearly
$500. The sums raised are as follows:
Mrs. Ollie Dotson, $272. so; Miss
Ethel Brandon, $4,000; Mrs. Mary
fowler, s212.05, and Miss Christina
Reeyy, s204.50.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21
Raise Large Sum in Popularity Contest

The apportionment Of Long Branch
is $4,000 but they will send to the
National Office out of this Contest
alone S768.90
In Montclair, New Jersey, four
young ladies raised about 5000 in a
Popularity Contest that sends $4,000
to the National Office.
Other Contests pending are New
Britain, Conn.,; Gary, Indianapolis
and Terre Haute, Ind; Fort Madison
and Keokuk, Iowa; Pittsburgh and
Arkansas City, Kans.; Springfield,
Mass; Minneapolis and st. Paul,
Mimi; jefferson City, Mo-; Plainfeld,
IN. j.; Akron, Dayton and Urbana,
Ohio; Portland, Oregon; Meadville,
Pa; Richmond and Roanoke, Va.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21
Wins HIGHEST
UNIVERSITY HONORS

Miss Helen Jackson, 2OO3 Franklin
Ave. S. E., had one. of the highest
scholastic honors conferred upon her
at the Cap and Gown Convocation at
the University of Minnesota where
her name was read among the few
who made Phi Beta Kappa, National
Honorary fraternity. Phi Beta Kap-
pa draws it's members from those
Juniors and seniors who have had a
B plus average throughout their
college careers. Miss jackson is a
Junior academic student at the Uni
versity of Minnesota and president Of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21
Tony Langston
To Write Special Article

Tony Langston, Chicago, inter
nationally known writer and news
paper man, will write a special ar
ticle for The Twin City Herald,
which will be published soon. The
contributing article of Mr.. Lang
ston will be of more than ordi-
nary interest as it will carry a To-
cal appeal. Mr.. Longston is
capable, forceful and interesting
writer, so send in your subscription
now in order to be assured Of this
article.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21
PULLMAN PORTERS
ANNUAL MEMORIAL,
SERVICES HELD
PULLMAN EMPLOYEES ASSOCI.
ALTON HELD IMPRESSIVE
CEREMONY LAST SUN
DAY

UA1
The annual Thanksgiving an
Memorial services of the Pullman
Porters Benefit Association were OBJ
served last Sunday, May Is, through
out the country. The Twin City
Lodges of this Association, st. Paul
Local No. 8, and Minneapolis Local
No. 6, held their services jointly at
Zion Baptist church, Minneapolis, last
Sunday evening.
When the Master of Ceremonies E. A.
Galloway announced the opening song
by the P. P. B. A. of A. Choir the
church was completely filled. After
the Scripture reading and Invocation
by Rev. Collins, the members of the
association were welcomed to the
church by Mr.. Scott, member OF
the congregation. A. w. Jordan, st.
Paul, spoke on "The Organization and
It's History" R. A. Eddings, Local
No. 6, gave a few brief and timely
remarks.
Rev. c. B. Burton, due to the late
ness of the hour put to vote of the
audience whether he should preach
a sermon or not. The audience voted
unanimously for sermon by the pas
tor, who launched into characteris-
tic Burton sermon that aroused his
hearers much. The musical numbers
of the P. P. B. A. of A. choir were
splendid. The individual vocal efforts
Of Mrs. J. A. Roberts and Mrs. D. o.
Grissam were pleasing to hear. A
vocal duet ''He is the One" given by
Mrs. A. o. Jordan and Mrs. r. A.
Eddings was beautiful. A memorial
banner on which was inscribed the
names of the associations departed
brothers was unfurled while Mrs.
Grissam gave vocal solo.
After the customary announce
ments, presentations and collections
the most inspiring and successful
memorial program ever held by the
Twin Lodges of the Association
closed with the Benediction by Rev.
G. S. jefferson, chaplain, Local No. 3.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21
PHYLLIS WHEATLEY HOUSE
NOTES

A group of children from Phyllis
Wheatley House gave a group of
songs on the program of the N. E.
Y. w. c. A. at Edison High School,
Friday evening, and won hearty ap-
plause from the audience.
A special Flood Relief Committee
is collecting and packing clothing for
the refugees of Mississippi, Louisiana
and Arkansas, using Phyllis Wheat
ley House as headquarters. These
things are being sent directly to men,
bers of our group who will be respon.
sible for their distribution The COM
mittee is most grateful for the CO.
operation of the many loyal Mime
apolitans. Through the kindness of
the Sunday Forum, a collection of
$2.58, was taken which will assist in
shipping the clothing.
The Phyllis Wheatley Ladies Quar-
tett furnished a most interesting and
enjoyable program Sunday Evening
at Bethel M. E. Church. Miss Brown
spoke of the work of the House and
appealed to the group to give equal
opportunities to the many negroes in
the city.
The Diamond Ball League has
opened. The Junior girls won their
first game from Sumner School Mon
day afternoon, on Sumner Field. The
Seniors lost by default because mem
bers of the team were late. The In
termediates had an interesting game
with Washington Neighborhood Mon
day afternoon, on the Parade ground.
Although the girls lost to the "tune''
of 1912, they played a wonderful
game and showed good sportsman
ship. The Seniors and Intermediates
play every Monday evening at $50,
on the Parade grounds. The Juniors
play every Tuesday afternoon at 5
o'clock, at different fields in the city.
The Franklin Junior High School
girls gave a very pretty May Party
for the children Wednesday after
noon.
One of the most interesting meet
ings of the Forum was held Sunday
afternoon. The musical numbers
rendered by Miss Esther Stovall and
Clifford and Hollis Hawkins were
very good. The treat of the after
noon was talk on music, given by
Mrs. Mae Black Mason of st. Paul.
Phyllis Wheatley House will have
its exhibit Thursday and Friday aft
ernoon, May 1927. From A to 5, dur
ing the afternoon the children will
give a little program on the above
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P. Hall. The girl who was under
Is years old testified that she had
received no compensation for her
services and had been unable to leave
the family, having no money of her
own, and that she had been afraid to
tell of Halls assaults because of his
threats.
The st. Paul and Minneapolis
Branches of the N. A. A. C. P. togeth-
er with the head resident of Phyllis
Wheatley House and other social
agencies brought about prosecution
and conviction of Hall under a law
which carries with it penalty of im-
prisonment up to Z years.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21
PARIS SCRUBWOMAN
RATED MILLIONAIRE

Paris, May IA. A millionaire
scrubwoman, who rummages in gar
bage cans and begs on the side, has
been found by the police. Privations,
they say, are killing her.
Keeping secret her name, the
authorities nevertheless vouch for
her ownership of the apartment
building where she lives in an un-
heated attic room.
Her income exceeds that of Premier
Poincare. Besides the Paris build
ing she owns two houses in Arras,
three farms and some securities, all
valued at more than 100000 francs
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named afternoons. The many mem
bers of classes will display their
years work.
The Dramatic Department will pre-
sent the Phyllis Wheatley Players at
st. Stephens School, 22nd and Gin
ton, Monday evening, May %, at
Sis, 3-act play ellis Best Invest
ment" for the benefit of the new
gym.
Phyllis Wheatley Glee Club will
give "The Bell of Barcelona at S.
Stephens School, Monday evening
June 18th, for the benefit of the new
gym. Watch papers for east.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21
DEATHS

Maxine Hudson, age years, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Huds&.
473 Rondo St., died at Arcker Hosp
a., May 10th. Funeral Services wers
acid May 14th from McGavocS
Mortuary at P. M. Rev. w. II
Griffin offic:ated. assisted by Elder
Johnson and CLANCY. Interment
Forest Cemetery.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21
COLOR LINE is ERASED

Rochester, N. Y, April 30.-Two
posts of the American Legion here,
one composed of white members and
the other of Negroes, have combined
to form the limerick Schofeld-R
ardson Post.
The object, according to post Off
Gals, was to continue in peace time
a fraternal spirit formed during the
Great War, when no color line was
drawn in the American Army" Jack
Purcell, white, is commander of the
new post. The other offices are
divided between whites and Negroes.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21
N. A. A. c. P. Sends Thanks

New York, May 15.-The National
Association for the Advancement of
Colored People, SO Fifth Avenue, has
sent letters of thanks and apprecia-
ton to C. D. O'Brien, Jr., County At
torney of Ramsey County, st. Paul,
Mimi, and to Judge Charles Bechoef-
er of the District Court for the
fair and impartial trial as q re-
suit of which white rapist has
been sent to Jail for an attack upon
a young colored girl.
The colored girl had been brought
to St. Paul from Atlanta, Ga, as a
nursemaid in the family of William
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21
PHYLLIS WHEATLEY
TO PRESENT his
BEST INVESTMENT
A Three-act Play at the St. Stephens
Auditorium; 22nd St. and Clinton
Ave-, Monday Night, May
23rd. S:15 O'clock

The Phyllis Wheatley Players, rep
resenting the dramatic section of the
Phyllis Wheatley House, will make
their first appearance in a three act
play "His Best Investment" at the
ST. Stephens Auditorium next Mon
day night. This play has been in re-
hearsal for several weeks under the
capable direction of Mrs. Eva Walker
Carr of whose well-known ability
nothing need be said. Add to that,
the names of the cast, many of whom
are well known for previous work
along this line and the success of
their presentation and your enjoy
ment is assured. TIL. following is
the cast.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21
IN UNION THERE is STRENGTH
To Whom TT Nov Concorn.

To Whom 1t May Concern:
Whereas certain persons have been
and are spreading the rumor that
members of engine company No. are
not getting along peacefully with one
mother, we, the unde. signed Officer
a-.d members OF engine company No.
8, consider it our plain duty as. men
and friends to public y state that the
rumors mentioned herein are ahso
lutely false, unfounded, and malicious.
We wish to further state that for
the past several months we have been
getting along exceedingly well. We
% not apprec ate false rumors nor
malicious gossip which tends to re-
tard our progress. On the Other
hand we welcome assistance; we seek
and appreciate god advice and sugges-
tons which are conducive to our
progress.
Respectfully,
Capt. H. C. Jones,
S. F. Lewis,
Ed. L. Jones,
Nathaniel A. Evans,
Herbert F. Foster,
Arthur B. White,
VIM. F. Davenport,
Joseph T. Harris,
Earl w. Nsal,
- Lionel West.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21
BUSINESS LEAGUE

Among The first of the St. Paul
ars'uess men to come forward to join
the business league are Mr.. Pearse
and S. B. Williams who are located on
Rice st. Come on, Business Men, let's
go forward.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21
ANNOUNCEMENT

"The Royal Three" will give
matinee dance on Decoration Day,
May 3Oth, at the Union Hall, Kent
and Aurora.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1927-05-21

Remember that The Herald il
printed in Race printing shop by
Rsoe printer.
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I'm order of first appearanee)
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-15
BAD FIRE NEAR CLIFF
DWELLINGS STOPPED
WITH LITTLE DAMAGE

1t must be a matter of wonder to
many how the forest service manages
to handle a dangerous fire in high
wind and confine its ravages to so
small a territory.
Ranger Oldham tells how their sys-
tenn worked Friday afternoon when a
40-naile gale whistled through the for
est. At 2:15 Ranger Erickson phoned
to town from Walnut Canyon ranger
station that there seemed to be a bad
fire about half mile distant but that
he could not get direct view of it as
the wind spread the smoke.
Within the next 10 minutes Ranger
Linn was off with fire fighting equip
ment, water and supplies and three
men. In another five minutes another
car with more men left, ditto another
car and four mena total eff IL men
dispatched to the scene within the
first hour. This would have continued
had Ranger Oldham not telephoned to
headquarters the best news to the
forester's ear: Don't send any more
men; fire under control" "
Ranger Erickson reported in person
within the next half hour, stating that
when he reached the scene of the blaze
ne IOuf1u TOUR MeXlcanS IrOTn near
by wood camp trying their best to
stamp out the fire that their careless
ness had started. The fire was on the
Walnut Canyon road about seven and
a half miles out, in a dense growth of
timber and tall bunch grass.
The saving of this fine tim Der stand
at this time was due to the forest
service system of crowding in men
and more men until told to stop. In
this case the loss was confined to a
quarter acre when the charces were
all in favor Of thousand-acre con-
flagration.