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The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-07-24
SPECIAL SERVICE FOR MEN
 OF H. M. S. DAUNTLESS

A special service will be held for the men of H. M. s. Dauntless on Sunday evening at 7:30 in the saI- vation Army. At this service the Rev. H. P. Corser will give a lecture on Alaska, illustrated by 100 Lam tern Slides.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-07-24
Japan Opposes Treaty

TOKYO-At a final meeting yes terday afternoon the Supreme Milf tary Council, with all members at tending, decided that the London Naval Treaty is inadequate for the national defense of Japan, although it may be possible to remedy some of it's defects.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-07-24
GREAT BRITAIN HAS MORE
 THAN 1 800, 900 UNEMPLOYED

LOND0N-Prime Minister Mac donald has taken personal charge of the drive to relieve the growing evil of unemployment in Great Britain. More than 1,S0O,O0O persons are now out of work.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-07-24

PARIS American and German motion picture and electrical inter ests today signed an agreement which settles the differences over the use of recording and reproduc- ing patents in the motion picture in- dustrY.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-07-24
Tornado Sweeps New Jersey

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J.-one woman dead and eight persons in jured. is the toll of a northeast tor nado which swept through this sec tion. Torrential rains accompanied the high rain.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-07-24
Millionaire Hobo Dead

SAN ANTONIO, Texas James Eads, known as the six million dol lar hobo, is dead as a result of 15 years of self denial. Attending physicians said that death was due to pneumonia evidently superim- posed by starvation.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-07-24
Crops Threatened

WASHINGTON- Immense dam age has been done to the nations food crops by a combination of drought and high temperatures and virtual destruction of some crops is threatened by a continuation of the drought, the Weather Bureau says in a report.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-07-24
Bridge ,Collapses

COBLENZ, Germany = The total loss of life which cut President von Hindenburgh's triumphal progress to the liberated Rhineland short, from last reports is between $50 and 504 persons. The tragedy occurred when the rickety pontoon bridge across the Moselle River collapsed
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-07-24

The Salvation Army Hall will be opened each evening from T to 1O:SO for the convenience of the men of the "Dauntless." Reading and writing material will be avail able.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-07-24
FROM
 ALL OVER
 THE WORLD
Passes Second Reading

LONDON-The bills supporting the London Naval Treaty Wednes- day night passed the second reading in the House of Commons without division.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-07-24

WASHINGTON-When the Cen sus Bureau totals up the population for 193O, a figure somewhat less than 123,OOO.OOO is expected to re- suit.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-07-24
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON - For what is said to be the first time in Ameri- can history, a woman will be editor in chief of a large metropolitan daily. Mrs. Eleanor Madill Patter- son, formerly the Countess Gizycha, took the helm of the Washington Herald today.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-07-24
HOOVER SIGNS
 RATIFICATION
 NAVAL TREATY

WASHINGTON President Hoo- yer Tuesday signed the instrument of ratification to the London Three Power Treaty which brought the United States into agreement with England and Japan for the reduce tion of naval armaments.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-01-25
HAMPTON Institutes Choir Will
Sing I'm FOREIGN Lands.
DETT'S CHOIR TO TOUR EUROPE
DURING MAY

The Hampton Institute Choir, di
rected by R. Nathaniel Dett, viii
tour Europe during the month of
May, it was announced today by the:
officials of Hampton Institute.
The unusually successful appear
ance Of the Hampton Choir in Car
negie Hall, New York, two years ago
and last year in Symphony Hall,
Boston, and the Academy of Music,
Philadelphia, brought to DR.. Dett's
organization unanimous praise. In
view of this accomplishment friends
of Hampton and others, in sympathy
with the Negroes creative capacity,
have made it possible for the choir
to fulfill an important mission
abroad. 1t is felt that the singing
of DR.. Dett's choir in Europe will
have large international and in
ter-racial significance, especially in
those countries with African posses
sions. The capacity in music which
the Negro is manifesting under the
opportunity for development which
is now being offered in the United
States would, it was felt by hackers
Of the trip, be an important contri-
button to good will.
The Hampton Institute quartette
will have part in the project,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-01-25
INTERRAcE MEETING DRAWS
CROWD IN "OLD VOL"
STATE
Leaders Discuss Mutual Problems at
Annual Meeting of Tennessee
Interracial Committee

Nashville, Tenn.-"There is no
such thing as superior race, though
there are superior individuals within
each race" was the statement of
Rabbi julius Mark, in his keynote
address before the annual meeting of
the State Interracial Committee in
this city few days ago. "The il
fusion of race superiority is a fall
lacy" DIR. Mark continued, "and
gives rise to a great deal of trouble.
People should learn also that race
prejudice is not instructive but ac-
CURED. Consequently it can be
eradicated."
Robert E. Clay, state Rosenwald
agen and associate interracial secre-
tary, reported that interracial COM
mittees throughout the state are con-
tributing largely toward the erection
of Negro schools. Judge Dewitt COM
mended the work being done to Sc
cure uniform justice for both races,
and DR.. Bishop told of the statewide
health campaign that is being carried
on. Other subjects considered were
institutional care, parks and play
grounds, the welfare of colored wo-
men and children, and student inter-
racial activities. The need of bet
ter transportation facilities was fea-
tured and will form one Of the Com
major detectives in the COM
ing year. More than sixty persons
were present. representing all parts
of the state.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Chairmen, DIR.
James E. Clarke and DR.. R. T. Burt;
recording secretary, DR.. J. A. Lester;
treasurer, Hon. j. c.. Napier; chair
man InteTacial League, DR.. w. J.
Hale, state secretaries, j. D. Burton
and Robert E. Clay.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-01-25
FOUNDERS DAY AT HAMPTON

The address at the celebration of
Founders Day at Hampton Institute
will be delivered by DR.. Angel, pres
ident of Yale, on Sunday, January
26th, in Memorial Chapel, it was
announced by DIR. George P. Phenix,
acting principal of the Virginia sin
stitution.
The program this year viii be
simple. The exercises will be in the
hands of the Senior Glass and the
usual Founders Day luncheon to in
vited guests is to be omitted.
Founders Day will be made home
Gay for the Hampton group. The
program begins Saturday evening,
when the Armstrong League meets
for its annual historical program in
Ogden Hall. On Sunday at 10 A. M.
students will march to the graves
Of General Armstrong and DR.. FRS
sell. This ceremony will be fol-
lowed by the address of President
Angel in Memorial Chapel. In the
afternoon there will be a reception,
when workers and students may meet
the Hampton trustees, who will be at
Hampton at this time.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-01-25
General SHUTS
In Race Meet.

Washington, D. c. = Between
luncheon at the White House and
dinner at the British Embassy last
Wednesday, General Jan Christian
SHUTS, former Prime Minister of the
Union of South Africa, conferred for
two hours with group of twenty
white and colored Americans at How
ard University on the progress and
condition OF the Negro and of tie
inter-racial problems in America. The
conference was arranged by the
Phelps Stokes fund and President
Mordecai W. Johnson, and was held
in the Moorland room of Carnegie
Library, which contained precious
collection of Africana and Negro lit
erature. General SHUTS stated that
it was one of the most interesting
and helpful half days spent during
his life time.
The condition and development of
the American Negro were presented
in five to ten minuate summaries
under the following heads: religion,
by President Mordeeai w. Johnson;
education, by DR.. j. M. Candy, Presi-
dent Of the Va. Normal and Indus
trial College; health, by Franklin 0.
Nichols, of the American Social Hy
giene Association; woman's position,
by Miss Mamie Burroughs, Principal
of National Training School for Wo-
men and Girls; industrial relations,
by Eugene Kinckle Jones, Executive
Secretary of the National Urban
League; agricultural development
by T. M. Campbell, Agricultural Ex-
tension Service of the U. S. Gov
eminent; political status, by Prof.
Kelley Miller, and inter-racial rela-
tons, by DR.. R. r! Morton of Tuske-
gee Institute.
At the conclusion, General SHUTS,
himself, addressed the conference,
focusing upon the American race
question and his new understanding
of it as result TO the conference. He
was particularly impressed with the
advances made by the American Ne
gro, for which information he was
deeply indebted to this conference.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-01-25

New York City.-The Cleveland
City Council on January 18th passed
unanimously resolution which open
ed the city hospitals to Negro nurses
and internes, according to lnforma-
ton just forwarded to the N. A. A.
G. 7. by Charles ". White, member
of the executive committee of the
Cleveland Branch. The resolution
was introduced in the City Council
by DR.. Walz, eighty-year-oio Councll-
man from the west side OF Cleveland
who was Loyalty supported in advo-
eating passage of the measure by the
three Negro members of the City
Council, Messrs. Clayborne George,
Lawrence o. Payne and Dir. Leroy
Bundy. .s7s -
2'ne resolution instructs the City
Nj anager of Cleveland Ito make such
appropriate arrangements as shall
afford to all citizens OF Cleveland
an equal and reasonable OPP
portunity to receive training as
nurses or internes at the Cleveland
City Hospital" 1t further provides
that ''such opportunity shall in no
event be denied OF abridged on &C.
count of the race or color of anyone
seeking such training" Mr.. White
writes the N. A. A. G. P. that the
resolution was approved by the Direc-
tor of Public Welfare, Dudley S.
Blossom, by City Manager William
r. Hopkins, and by Law Director
Harold S. Burton. "This action
comes after many years of spasmodic
but relentless urging and insistence,"
writes Mr.. White, "and / anticipate
that it will mean great deal to
Cleveland and other localities"
This action by the Cleveland City
Council causes that city to take its
place with New York, City, where,
within recent years, successful fight
was made to secure admission of Ne
gro nurses, internes and physicians
in the New York City hospitals. Re-
Gently, provisions were made in Bos-
ton for the admission of colored
nurses to certain hospitals in that
city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-01-25
SENATOR OTIS F. GLENN OF
ILLINOIS TO ADDRESS NAM
MOTH MEETING IN HONOR
OF NEGRO CONGRESSMAN

The acceptance of Senator Otis F.
Glenn, Of Illinois, of the invitation to
deliver the principal address at the
national Negro History Week demon
stration in honor of the Negro Con-
gressmen in Washington on February
10 gives added assurance of the tri-
umpnant success of the undertaking.
The interest is increasing from day
&c cay. Percons are daily expressing
the ce@!~e to participate in this
celebration.
We'd has come from all three liv-
Ing former congressman saying that
they r-ill be present. Honorable H.
D. Che2tham, of North Carolina says
tlctt the effort is most timely one
which Re keenly appreciates, the
Honorable Thomas E. Miller writes
that he has already decided upon the
s"biect Ct his address, the Honorable
,'ohn r. Lynch writes that he has re-
arranged all of his engagements so
as to allow full participation in the
demonstration, and the Honorable
Oscar DePriest, now member of Con-
gress, most heartily approves the step
ana is giving the promoters every
assistance and encouragement posi-
Bile.
Preparation for the celebration of
Negro History Week at other points
in the country is going forward with
much enthusiasm. Public and pri-
vate schools throughout the South
are working out special programs
adapted to their own peculiar needs.
Such schools of both races here and
there in the North are also active.
and South have modified their sched-
The literary and religious societies
of the churches both in the North
ules for the year so as to give the
whole time on the second and third
Sundays of the month of February to
appropriate exercises emphasizing
significant achievements Of Negroes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-01-25
TEACHERS TRAINING AT WILL
BERFORCE APPROVED
BY STATE

Wherefore, O.-Wilberforce Uni
versity is one of the forty-one OHIO
colleges that have been approved for
teacher training in one or more fields
by the Ohio State Department of
Education, according to an annonce-
ment of January IA, made by the De-
partment and published in the 1929
80 educational directory of the state
of Ohio, Just issued.
In the list of approved colleges Will
berforce University is ranked with
Ohio State, the University of Gin
cinnati and Western Reserve in Of
fering traing for the teaching pro-
fession.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-01-25
Y. w. c. A. ANNOUNCES TWO
CLASSES

Last year the Education Commit
tee Of the Y. w. C. A., offered Cur
rent Event class conducted by Prof.
R. w. Logan. We take plasure in
making now the similar announce
ment that Prof. Logan will conduct
a class in Current Events in the As
sembly Room beginning Wednesday,
January 20, 1880, at 700 P. M.
Those who were in the elias last
year know how they were kept in
formed on the topics, local, national,
and international, which were claim
ing the popular attention. If you
were not in the elias then we invite
you to come on the above mentioned
date and look the class over.
Concerning Prof. Logan's ability
we need say nothing. He has the
chair in History and Government at
Union and holds the Masters Degree
in History and Government from
Williams College. Williams College
as doubtless you know is noted for
its Institute of Politics. Prof. Logan
is widely recognized as a student and
observer Of affairs. His writings
have appeared in the leading Reviews
in this country and abroad.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-01-25
KING DAYIDS SHOW
REMARKABLE
PROGRESS.
THE IMPERIAL ORDER OF KING
DAVID'S ANNUAL STATE
MENT

At the close of 1929 all claims
were paid except the claim Of James
Pettus, whose mother, Mrs. Mamie
Pettus Craft, died two years ago, in
February. She was member of
Star Hope Lodge No. 112, Prince Ed
ward County, Virginia. 'ssh .ee have adj
veDtised for him four &ys, but he
has not been found. AigBne know
ing the Whereabouts of Mr.. James
Pettus vii please notify him that the
Imperial Order of King David is still
holding $4,000 for him, the death
claim of his mother.
Every death claim was paid
promptly, some within "a hours after
notification.
The Imperial Order Of King David
lost during the past year SO men,
bers. Total amount paid SS,S25.00.
We have added to the Order 1878
new members.
We have a balance to our credit
in the various banks of Richmond
over $19,00O.OO.
We take this opportunity to thank
all of our members, co-workers, and
deputies, whose names are too num-
erous to mention, for their faithful
work and loyal support, and pray
that Gods riches blessings will rest
upon them.
Mrs. A. G.. Thompson Taylor,
Grand Worthy Ruler,
Miss Mary NJ. Scott,
Grand Worthy Scribe,
Mrs. l.. P. Southall,
Assistant.
Home Office 20 W. Leigh Street,
Virginia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-01-25
IN MEMORIAM

loving memory of
my husband and our father, James
H. Ammons, ST., who departed
this life ten years ago today, Jan
uary 90, 1920.
Our dearest one, why did you leave
Your loved ones and home so
dear?
And left us here to mourn and
grieve,
While you have naught to fear.
Just ten years ago you left US, dear,
And left US all broken-hearted,
But your form and life are just as
dear
As it was the day we parted.
Wife and Children.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-01-25
cleveland council Admits COIOred
Nurses and InfernS to Hospitals.

Union.
demands of the National Miners
About a thousand militant miners
in Taylorsville, the center of hottest
struggle, and some four hundred in
Ziegler, are being Disseminated
against by the operators in league
with the u. M. W. A., which is mob
ilizing scabs for the big Peabody
company.
The two graft leaders of the COM
pany unionized U. NJ. W. A., Fish
wick and Lewis, are still quarrelling
in the Sangamon County courts for
control of the check-off, which means
100000 month pure thievry for
them, while the miners are starving.
miners are determined to make an
Discontentment is growing and the
end to the check-off and to both
Lewis and Fishwick.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-01-25
4 CLASS IN PRACTICAL SOCIAL
SERVICE WILL OPEN MON
DAY, FEBRUARY 3RD,
AT Sis P. NJ, AT
THE Y. w. c. A.

The course vii be given by Mrs.
June Purcell Guild, a member of the
Council of Social Agencies. A Re-
port on a Survey of Conditions
Among Negroes of Richmond, by a
committee headed by Mrs. Guild has
just been published. We mention this
that you may know how valuable and
serviceable this course will be for
all who have an interest in public
welfare and especially thise who see
there field for active personal SER
vice. For those of us already en-
gagged in social work, the modern
methods that will be discussed by
Mrs. Guild will be of Unreasonable
value.
No tuition, registration fee for
each class $1.00. For further infor-
nation call Madison 2547s
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-01-25
JIMMIE sTREETER ON LONG


James w. Streeter, IT,, is in Rich
mond, enroute on a hike around the
world under the auspices of the Mill
tary School at Dayton, Ohio. H
started from the north coast of Alas
ka and has travelled down the Pacific
coast and into Mexico, undergoing
many hardships and privations on the
way. He must finance his own trip
and repczt 20 the school from each
state or country visited. He is now
preparing to go to South America
and has appesred before many
churches here. Sunday he will visit
Mt. Moriah and other churches here.
He has very interesting story to
tell and is an intelligent speaker.
Mr.. Streeter is a world war veteran.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-01-25
JUNIOR LEAGUE NOTES

Miss Dorothy Chapman gave a
lovely paper on the subject, "Citi-
zenship." Sunday, January 26th, at
League rally. Please help this wor-
2:30 o'clock, will be the Junior
thy cause.
Rev. R. M. Williams, B. D., will
preach the anniversary sermon of
the Emergency Club Sunday morn
ing at II o'clock. You will be great
ly benefited by attending the morn
ing service. Mrs. E. C. Eldridge,
president; Carrie Curly, vice-presi
dent; Mrs. Lillis Kenny, secretary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-01-25
ROYCE RALLIES MINERS TO THE
STRUGGLE
(Crusader News Servicel

CRUSADER News SerVlce)
West Frankfort, Ill.-William A.
Boyce, Negro acting President of the
National Miners Union, spoke here
last night at huge meeting of white
and Negro miners.
Today, thousand more miners
walked out on strike, thus spreading
the fight of the workers against the
mine bosses who are backed by the
State and the official United Mine
Workers fascist gunner.
At the stiritz mine OF the Cos
grave company, three hundred and
fifty men, and at the Taylor, No. 5
mine in Franklin county, five hun
dred men, are now out on strike
against wage reductions and for the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-01-25
KING DAVID INSTALLATION

The Imperial Order of King David
will hold its installation exercise Fri
day night, January 81, 1880, at 8
o'clock, at Sharon Baptist Church. A
special program has been arranged.
We are asking the officers and men,
bers to be on time.
The public is invited.
Mrs. A. G. Thompson Taylor,
G. w. R.,
Miss Mary M. Scott,
G. w. S.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-01-25

Mr.. James A. Jackson, of the De-
partment of Commerce, was in the
city on official government business
last week. Mr.. jackson gives valu-
able assistance and advice to business
executives and has rendered invalu-
able service to Race businesses.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-01-25
GLENDON o. BRYANT WANTED

Valuable information awaits Glen
don o. Bryant at The Planet Office,
Richmond, Va. He is described as
being s feet inches in height, and
weighing about 100 pounds. He was
a student at Virginia Union Uni
versity last year.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-01-25
Supreme Head of the Order Of
Calanthe Dies i'm Indiana.

According orthy
Tdngon Ohio died at his this
Pyans
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-13

The foreign lads were very pleased.
The Travel Mans big hand they
squeezed and all said. "Oh. we thank
YOU heaps for all these dandy cakes.
Aud now we know we've had enough.
It isn't very wise to stuff. WHene'er
a youngster overeats his tummey al
ways aches"
you're right" replied the Travel
Man. I'm glad you've eaten all you
can and still are smart enough TO
stop. You lads have been taught
right. The Tinymites can learn from
YOU. it seems, the proper thing to do'
The way my little fellows stuff some
times is quite a fright"
Said Scouty, Gee, l guess we do
eat much too much when we're with
YOU. but that's because you always
nick the things that taste so good
Prom now on we will try to be NOR
thoughtful and eat sensibly. We
know. Of course, it doesn't pay to cal
more than you should"
And then the TIMES, mid much
noise. bid goodbye to the foreign
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-13
READ THE STORY, HEN H PICTURE)

boys. I'VE hope to see you all again."
cried Clowny, with q smile. We're
going now to see a street which we
are told is quite a treat. Course you
IAN join us, If you wish. It's only
bout q mile"
But one good looking foreign lad
replied, Thanks. but It's just too bad.
We cannot leave vi neighborhood.
We must stay right near home. We
have no Travel Man with us. and II
we leave our folks will fuss. We only
hope you have a wondrous time.
wherever you may roam"
The street the TIMES had in mind
was not so very hard to find and
when they reached it, my. twas queer,
and narrow as could be. Each house
had stone steps out in front and
Copy said, That's quite a stunt. II
makes a dandy place to sit. That
would appeal to me-"
THE TIMES see an odd sight 1t .
we'll, in the next story.)
Copyright. 1880. NEA Service. Inc
The Washington times., 1930-09-03
CUDAHY IS SUED
FOR DIVORCE

HOLLYWOOD. Calif.,. Sept. 3
uNs)-The romance Of
Michael Cudahy, youthful heir
to the Chicago meat fortune, and
attractive Muriel Adele Cudahy,
motion picture actress, was at an
end today.
The blonde film player had
signed q divorce complaint,
charging incompatibility and
cruelty.
In her complaint Mrs. Cudahy
declares her husband without
any Just cause or provocation on
the part Of the plaintiff" treated
her in a "cruel and inhuman
manner"
Cudahy and the actress were
married in Riverside on July 8,
1929. A short time ago the
young scion Of . wealthy family
incurred paralysis from drinking
poisoned liquor. but he has re-
covered, according to his wife.
The Washington times., 1930-09-03
DIAMOND To GET
CURE At SPA

AIX-LA-CHAPELLE, Germany.
Sept. 8 dN.S)-Jack t"Legs") 4
Diamond, bad man from the.
underworld of New York, win be
granted conditional release by
German police today.
Following recommendations by
the PruSsian ministry Of the ex-
terror that he be deported from
Germany, it was decided to sub
ject him to physical examination
to ascertain his present state OF
health. If the examination should
reveal that he is suffering from
stomach trouble as he has
claimed, he will be granted per-
mission to take the cure at Spa.
Otherwise, Diamond will be re-.
leased with orders to cross the
frontier within "a hours. !