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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-17
NEGRO JUDGES ASSURED
IN HARLEM BY ELECTION |!

New York City.-(CNS.)-When
Govneror Franklin Roosevelt signed
on April FL, last the bill of Assembly
man Francis E. Rivers creating
new, and Tenth Municipal Court Dis
trict with two judges, milestone
was achieved for the 100000 Negroes
of Harlem.
The writing of this measure into
the laws of the State of New York
was the elimination of a ten-year
struggle by the colored group Of Har-
lem. The present Seventh Municipal
Court District extends from 10th
street to Spuyten Duyvil and from
Fifth Avenue to the Hudson River,
and on the basis of the 1925 census
has a population of $4,000.
The new law splits off the Tenth
Municipal Court District with the
following boundaries: 10th street
on the south, Fifth Avenue on the
east, 155th street on the north, and
the westerly boundary as follows:
south on st. Nicholas avenue to 10th
street, easterly on 125th street TO
Eighth Avenue, South on Eighth ave
nue. to 114th street, east on 18th
street to Seventh Avenue, and south
on Seventh Avenue to 10th street,
and about rs per cent of its resi-
dents are colored. 1t is practically
certain that the two candidates on
the Republican ticket will be colored,
and it is possible that the same will
be true of the two candidates on the
Democratic ticket.
The Negro acquired leadership Of
the Republican Party Organization in
both the 10Th Assembly District and
in the easterly portion of the 21st
Assembly District last year and that
was followed by the election in each
of these districts of colored Alder
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-17
The Richmond Planet,
D,oL-o~I W.

The Richmond Planet,
Richmond, Va,
May IL, 1880.
Dear Sirs,-I have been reading
your paper for many years and I
really enjoy reading it. You have
my sympathy in the death of the
late editor of this paper, Mr.. John
Mitchll, Jr.
This is what I would like to- know
is if you know Of good Christian
gentleman between the ages Of 35
and As years old who would like TO-
have wifi. want to marry good,
honest man; one who owns his own
home or one who is able to buy q
home in this city. He must be heal
thy and good Christian, one who is
not a divorce, one who has never been
arrested or in Jail. There are plenty
of good honest men in Richmond and
/ am sure I can find a husband right
here in my home town.
/ can't give my name for fear you
will make it public. Please adv. this
in your paper and the man who de
sires a wife may answer by putting
his name in your paper and in re-
turn / will write or see him in per-
SON. Thanks.
P. ST. will pay you in full If l
get a good husband for advertising
this for me. I desire home in the
West End or near the Va. Union
University.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-17

Rowland. The teachers, Miss Nellie
White, Mrs. w. Nc. Queen and Mrs.
Jessie Woodley, all Lexington peo-
pie. The lone teacher of the junior
high school department being the
Rev. C. w. Cook. From Lexington
comes the reports that the town is
much divided on the question, some
wishing to retain Mrs. Rowland, and
others desiring that a man be ap-
pointed who shall have full control.
Mrs. Rowland is a graduate of the
Hartshorne Memorial Normal Dept,
Rev. Cook was a graduate of the
College Department of Union Uni
versity. The L. Downing school of
Lexington is a new plant, this be-
ing the second year of its use, and
also the second year of the junior
high. 1t is reported that many peo-
pie are ready to approach Supt.
Waddell on the matter of a man
principal. While the other side be-
lieve equally as many are ready to
leave the principalship with Mrs.
Rowland. Who knows? We don't,
/ am sure.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-17
PRISONER GIVEN $500


Jackson, Miss-(CNS.)-The Mis-
sissisippi house of representatives
has voted $500 to Moses Walker, OF
Meridian, wrongfully imprisoned Tor
six years in the state penitentlary on
trumped-up charges brought by a
white man who made death bed con-
fession.
The man sentenced to life impris'
onment on charges of shooting INTO
the white mans house had served SIX
years. About to die, the white man
called an officer and confessed that
he Framed Walker to get even with
hid. To provide evidence he had snof
a hole through his own ouse. walk
er was pardoned.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-17
HOIrib|eLynclingInT Texas

Sherman Texas,-One of the most
expensive and brutal lynchings that
ever happened in this country, occur
ed Friday afternoon, May 9, when
mob rushed the Grayson County
Courthouse, attempting to get George
Huges, Al year old negro on trial
charged with attacking white
woman. The prisoner was placed in
the vault of the court house by
Texas Ranges who attempted to pro-
tect him from the mob. The mob not
to be outdone by the Rangers set fire
to the 100000 courthouse and blew
up the safe with dynamite to reach
the unfortunate colored man..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-17
WOMAN APPOINTED BETTER =.
HOME MOVEMENT CHAIRMAN

Raleigh, N. C.-(CNS)-Pearl L.
Byrd, supervisor Of Wake County
colored schools has been appointed
chairman of the better home move
ment campaign for citizens Of Wake
County.
The national office Of Better
Homes in America, with headquar-
tiers in Washington, D. c., directs
each year a nationwide-wide cam
paign for home improvement. Or.
Ray Lyman Wilbur, Secretary Of the
Interior, is president of the National
body, and DR.. James Ford serves
as it's executive director.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-17
IMPORTANT NOTICE
TO VIRGINIA ~ELKS:

You are hereby notified that the
9Th annual conventio nof the Virginia
State Association of Elks scheduled
to deet in the city of Alexandria,
May 21st to May 23rd, 1880, inclu-
sive, is hereby postponed to leet at
such future time as may be hereafter
determined.
This action os taken upon advice
of our attorneys awaiting Judge Gro
ner's decision in the injunction suit
now pending in the United States
District Court for the Easter Dis
trict Of Virginia, which is binding on
our State Association as cell as all
other parties to said suit.
Signed:
W. F. SHIvERS, President.
Virginia State Association,
I. B. P. o. E of w.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-17
MARRIAGE LICENSES IN VIR-
W. rEs GINA IN 1929.

Richmond, Va. = (CNS.) = Mar
riage licenses issued in Virginia dur
ing 1929 reached figure surprising
the total for 1923 by 2,153. Of the
total of 23,746 marriage licenses is
sued in the State last year the num-
Der for white persons was 1915 and
for Negroes, 1000, an increase OF q
O69 for the whites and "a for Ne
groes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-17

men and it resulted for the first time
in ahving two colored men in the
Assembly at Albany.
The two iudfes nthis Tenth NUM-
cipal Court District will not be ap-
pointed. They will be elected in
the general election on November 4th,
1880. 1t is expected that the OPP
portunity of the colored group to
elect its first Negro Municipal Court
pudges in the eastern portion of the
country will cause unparalleled regis
tration of the racial group this fall.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-17

Henry Taylor Of Route 8, Bon
Air, Va, in Chesterfield County is
searching for his brother, whose
whereabouts are not known. The
brothers. name is Simon Taylor;
sometimes known as Sam Taylor,
about 65 years of age, five feet,
eight inches tall, dark brown
skinned; weighing about l78
pounds.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-17
Planet Begins Searchifor Man
EIigible. for Lady's Husband!

RICHMOND WOMAN SOLICITS AID IN
FINDING MODEL HUSBAND.
The Richmond Planet begins this
week. search for a mate for local
woman. whose name is not yet revealed
but will be forthcoming at the logical
moment. We are determined to capture
the other end of this marital (not mar
tiaD chain and tie nuptial knot,
which will be credi to our fair city.
All men who are eligible for this honor,
will please write the editor. The follow.
ing explains the situation and names
the requirements.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-17
MOVIE STA RMAKES RECORD
s,s.a ntEl7Nr -.

And now Nina Mae Mckinney can
we'll as on the silver screen.
When passing through Chicago re-
"Black Diamond Express" which the
Reverend Nix and his congregation
were making as Vocation record. *
Through her Familiarity with the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-17

The Reverend Nix creator of the BLACK Diamond Ex-
press" presents Nina Mae Mckinney with Bible on her
recent visit to Brunswick Recording Laboratory in Chicago
New Britain herald., 1930-02-12
FIREMAN INJURED III
 BIG APARTMENT BLAZE
Child Overcome By smoke While Be. in@ Carried to safety By
 Father

Ros.ou. Feb. t- ,rIr X fireman "as seriou-i> injured and many per- sons suffered from inhalation Of smoke whrn fire broke out in five story apartment house on Mouutrorr street. Back Ray, oaril today,
 Captain Richard lHn f.ll from th, roof of the burniu" structure to the ground while directing his company. At City hospital he was found to be suffering from a fractured spine and possible fractures Of the skull and neck. His name was placed on the danger list.
 John r. Beatty occupant of a third-floor apartment. carried his Cour-ycar-o daughter, Eleanor. and led his wifo. 10 safety. The child Was rendered unconscious by smoke,
 Several other persons were helped from the building, but most of the occupants escaped unassistod. al though approximately l ] complained Of being affected by smoke.
 "Bclty," pedigrerd bulldog. was overcome by smoke and carried out by it's master David Patterson, night manager Of q garage who discovered the fire upon returning from work,
New Britain herald., 1930-02-12
SENATE DELAYED ON WALTER CASE
Debate Over Hughes Holds Up
 Connecticut Appointment
rv GroHGE IT, MANNjNG

rNa.Irfn-ron Bureau, x. E. Herald
 Washington. Feb. l2-'rhe hcatc.' dcbate in the senate over conilrmlh- the appointment of Charles Evans Hughes as chief justice of the sN- prcme court of the United states prevented the ."natc reaching yes .arday the nomination of Jacob D. lal,er for another four year term .s United States marshal for Con- }ccticut.
 Walters nomination is on the sen .ic executive calendar behind th1L nf Hughes The senate took Il" .lu%hcs' nomination at o'clocN yesterday and continued the dcba'" until adjournment at 5:3o with tn" unders andiu% the discussion would be renewed at i o'clock this morn ing and continued until the appoint m"nt is disposed of
 It appears unlikely the IIugh"s appointment will bc disposed Of un- til , or 6 o'clock this evening. Tn Walter appointment may then be taken up and immediately con Hrmcd as there is no apparent op- position 10 il.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-12

th cm not ten minutes before her screams aroused the neghbor anl 1aused him 10 send for the officer.
 Dead Many Hours
 Colisky, the medical examiner declared, had been dead several hours.
 This fitted perfectly into stjl further proof that if was strl> bullet that killed the man. D. cause at around nine o'clock th"t nlght a bunch Of young men htl come up from the docks noisily celebrating.
 X score of people saw them and heard them, but uo one "as alarmed as Il was taken aor granted that they were shooting blank cartridges.
 Evidently not all of those re- volvers were loaded with blanNs. Colisky had been killed by 9 .f5 calibre bullet, So powerful Was the weapon thIt the bullet had goo" through the WindoWpauc. throu"h collshy's neck and into the wall H. had evidently been sitting at.a sm,"l table reading a Polish ncW~papor His body was on the floor his clWl' olerturned and the newspaper nc'r m
New Britain herald., 1930-02-12

sionor.
 "Mr. Commissioner" h. said that vas plain, -blood"d murder and no stray bullet non. sense about II. IlI need thrye good men 10 go scouting for 'n- formation 10 hrDp me in thls. ! Can't cover all the loose ends with out a big drlly and understand thai you want this cleaned up right away"
 Go ahead, Olphau'.' order Il the commisloncr, and then ;" aid. "Whyn the time comes l want you 10 stuty that lou NJ - working on th,s case an hour aft ig was discovered. and tWel.p hours before that damned news paper was on the street."
 II got you.' Oliphant answered.
 The murderer was arrcstc l. However, the problem here is moi the identity Of the murderor. pIi what U Was that convinced th' astute patpctire Oijphaul that il ,.as not stru, ballet taa. hilI' colIsnN
New Britain herald., 1930-02-12
>nLl iibN TO li t~DNN \ Ei!III. NN NIlH
 I,IICn Hand stuff

Tu. G.t,ctn- "u~ ri-0G if n"- a lol.,.. Ugr h. va~ wrr-ly rasja. a cNu,. .u @Jo.-lu2 lha. r lu-rt hu>, b.-u serious.
 The main point about 'al& lameh anyon- vho Is tamj}II' rnh marl hand threats either c"om seeing 'h,u or reproductions them in tIa newspapers. shoui ! ~uzpecD Is the perfection of th- drawing and of tho l.rrin@.
 Many black hands have bo"j had. from haad- sm,mcd in som" black s0hstaocr and pressed oE pape.-. olher- aa,o henn dra"o, rur all or rHrm have u,an very crude drawings. The l'tt"r'uS l.as aI-o #D.'ss n..m rru,;r.
 Tb. D..n b'.nri}. noted that .ate ou. ,.a- rh- oog, or am artist. It, noticed uau th. drawn han l! Iujshru Iu t6~ Grar. Im. of b,au' .. .sgs perfection T0w .,,uU and eros
New Britain herald., 1930-02-12
The Stray Bullet

Cause Of death-StraE bullet from a weapon fired by unknown hands"
 That is the way il went down ul the blotter at rha Water street po- lice station.
 John Colis5y had be"u found dead on the floor in the iron, room Of his home in q double-tcne- mcnt frame house. The woman who lived with him and pass q ss Mrs. ColisIly." had been oul on Fourth of July night visiting some friends up the street. Saa left just before midnight and Wfs surprised 10 see a light in tl'a front room.
 When she entered she fouhi Colisky dead on the floor. Her screams brought in the nelehbor. the police were called. The worntn had no difficulty in proving. from the statement of her friends whom she had visited, that she had left
New Britain herald., 1930-02-12

adventures in the leading cities of the world which he has c;rcIod s2v- cral times.
 Professor Pantclccr, choir master and director of music at the Rus sian Orthodox church on Wuahiug- ton street. has resigned and will leave this city on sunday
 He will attend the last social of the church Saturday at the IErain- ian hall at Erwin place which is being arranged by thcs Young Mems club.of the church. Professor Panjc- lccV will leave for New York where he win tulG)l several engagements and then expects to tour the coun- try. He assumed h;s duties at tn" church several months ago.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-12
says Question Insult.
AMERICAN BOATS FIRED ON

Washington. Feb. - (uP) -- American vessels belonging to the Standard Oil company have been fired upon hy Chinese brndits in tho Iangtzc river, American Consul General Frank r. I.ocl,hart %t Han I.ow. informed the state department today.
 lockhart reported there had been no casualties He said he had pro tested 10 the military authorities and had requested protection fol American vessels.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-12
ford hospital yesterday afternoon for
AdOlfO NIariCnti

treatment.
 AdOlfO NariCnti
 Adolfo Marienti, 5&. one Of tn" earliest Italian residents Of Berlin, died suddenly at his home on Burn ham street last night, just as h2 had finished transacting business with member of society of which he was treasurer. Apparent ly feeling well up 10 the time of his death though complaining of i'll health for the past several weeks, Mr Marienti was in the living room Of his home. talking with his fam lily and q ncighbor. He had just finished signing receipt for dues when he suddenly complained Of fatigue. He was put 10 bed an.I died almost immediately from all attack of acute heart trouble.
 Alr. Marienti migrated to this country from Italy in 1899, settling in Berlin. From the moment 0t arriving in Berlin he became inter ested in Italian affairs. being one oj tIlt plS dIilE'IS Ut tue ltdlIdil [ i- tcllanza, and one of the few living; charter members. Up to the time Ol his death he was filling the ofticl. Of treasurer.
 Besides his wife Josephine, he leaves his mother, with whom h" had been making his home. two sons, eight daughters. q brother an i il sister. The children are Mrs Cecilia Margmenni and Mrs. Marie Delamapera both of Berlin, anI Anita, Marguerite, Columbiua, Vic toria, Helena and Adcl. Two Son&. Alfred and Arthur, one, brother, Emido of Kensington and one sis ter. Mrs. Cecilia Eoucum of Italy.
 Besides being q charter member Of the Fratellcnza society he was also q member Of St. Paul's church in Ktnsington. and belonged to the Landers' Mutual Aid association. II had been employed by Lander5. F'rary and Clark of New Britain.
 Funeral services arc in charge Of Laria and Sagarino of New Britain. and will be held from St. Paul's $ church, Saturday. Rev. John C, Brennan will ofCicatc, and burial will take place in St. Mary's ccmc- tcry of New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-12
East Berlin Items

All roads lead to the Community clubs annual banquet to be held this evening at the banquet hall. The program will begin at o'clock. X turkey supper will be served re- plete with all or the "fiNin'S." An entertainment program will follow after which dancing will be enjoy ed. From the returns announced Monday evening by the committee in charge it is believed that the at tendance this year wilt be one Of the largest in the clubs history.
 on Thursday evening another whist and social will he held at St. Gabricl's Episcopal church. The program will commence at & o'clock, both bridge and regular whist 10 he played. Mrs, Frank Cobcy and Mrs, Sadie McCorlllc will be hostcsSus for the evening.
 Miss Dorothy Sugcnhim" enter taincd a party of friends at bridge last evening at her homo. The prizes were awarded To Mrs, Ed ward Kahus and to Mrs. Charles Brooks. X buffet lunch Was served following the playing.
 \ supper and Valentine party will h" hcld at St. Gabricl's Episcopal church Friday evening in tine church soical rooms for all mem burs Of the church and those in torcstcl in the church Sunday school.
 The library will he open Friday afternoon and evening for the cN- change of books.
 No further cases of scarlet fever have been reported locally. Special precautions are being taken at the Hubbard school to prevent any spread of the disease from that SOurco.
 Church night will be observed at the Methodist church tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock. The public is invited to attend.
 Iincoln's birthday was observed at the Hubbard school today with appropriate exercises.
 The Ladies Aid society of inc Methodist church will serve q sup. per in the Community banquet hall Wednesday evening, February 26.
 I. rja was removed 10 the Hart
New Britain herald., 1930-02-12
ASKS 7HEA1IRS ID AID
 IN PREVENTING PANICS
Counriimau NChcuN Wants Attention nf .Iud 'Cn"C Drawn tn I,titS
 ia i'i"l houses
ia i'iHl houses

To minimize tn" danger of panic in case of fUr in thoatcrS. rouucil- man William <. Schrur of the first ward today requested Choirman James J. Butler of the fir" hoard to ask thal the attention of patrons hr directed 10 exits, and that they h. warned 10 walk. not run, in ta' rent of emergency.
 This the councilman proposes to dc by hayins a notice flashed on the screen during each performance" asking that the nearest exit b" noted by each person in attendance.
 He WIs assured that his su"%r~- ton is considered to he H @0od OUr and will he brought to th" attention Of 1hcatcr managers @t once. Th' councilman will also communicate tc the school committee his suggestion that warning be given iH tn" urH auditorium of tEc Senior high school
New Britain herald., 1930-02-12
Was It Death By Stray Bullet
 Or Cold Murder?

Under thr commissioners stiu- II s,nt for Oliphaut. one ol th" cIcrerest d,.,tiyrs in the depart m,ut.
 This is a tough job. 0Imhau.. rut l expect you 10 @rt Inc man t Lo was lofiag that .45 ahd ar,'- Gyarany killed Colisiy.'
 Ohphanr had nothing ~'5, 'o To lut promise 10 try.
 He went down on Water s'r"-t and viewed he premises. Tbo did gram shows about what he tonDd.
 Digs for Clues
 At once lie got busy He in- t,rviewod the surgeon who per- formed the autopsy II" hunt l up lot of information about ths NcmH who posed as Mrs, Coli sliy." although h. was convinced that she wls quite innocent oi the death Of this man, regardless of how much shr may have Nio- lated Inc moral cod'.
 Then he went to the commIs-
New Britain herald., 1930-02-12
Rap for Police

An afternoon D'Nspausr po.'| ralIy opposed 10 the party then H power in nunlcJpal arrur-. m" . a1 attempt to knock tho police fore because O. this, Al editorial r"ri u part.
 "As pycr OUT police J. par.- ncnt is inert Admitting that a stray bullet killed this cju1.n Colisby should not 'ud 'h" matter, An effort sbollt he made to find the man who va~ celebrating with a loaded 4. and then sentence him fiji" limit for criminal carclcssuesa. carrying q revolver and what. s,cr els, might b, brought against him. Euf or cours" we must not lock for rfnri,uc, in any department during rbIe administration.
 There vas jot mor". l -c
New Britain herald., 1930-02-12
B!:ING SUIT FOR SiJ06

Ci#imin~ that Maria and IHni torsino Of Hartford gave q mort - lu~o note 10 the late Antonio x. Anlrrtru and that an installmcnt Oil the note dun last July has not been p@jd. the Riverside Trust Co. Of Hartford. administer of the Andrcr- ta estate. has started action for &450U damages against the Corsinos, Deputy Sheriff J. J. Fanolli attach cd the BeIdcn street property of ths defendants. Judge Francis A, Pal lotii represents the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-12
NEGRO WAVES INTRADITIO\

Norfolk. Na.. Feb. 12 tUP) -- Charles Williams, held here today for New London, oonn., police
 waived cNtradition and papers for his return to New London are being forwarded. He is wanted on a charge of murder in New London.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-12
Baffle Mysteries
 Copyright Daily
Copyright Iaao Daily Mirror, Inc.

 many dvest throughout n past.
 established by tic pocc-" t Which tcttc cuesY What do short, will cac banc" "Nn |. guilty" are n prizes simply nted for entertainments
New Britain herald., 1930-02-12

bones and the dagger could never havo been drawn by an amateur.
 More than that, the lettering WIS nearly perfect. only trained men m lettering could turn out work like that,
 Of course inc detective traced Tom Cooper the architect. Tor eunncd and produced a letter a l. dressed 10 Fim-v}f II was pos marked sour days before ChNt got hjs tirsr demand and WIS written by Tom himself, The mo- said:
 If Chct falls for my black
 hand scare I'll haud back his
 coin a"d have biz laugh on
 iinl-and make him blow us all
 10 a week at Atlantic City"
 The detective asked, "EIoW do ! Nno" you'd give it back 10 him if Yen hadn't br.1 suspected 2"
 Tom never thou@h, Of tb1.. rher had hard work ro keep Ton from being brought 10 trial but succeeded.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-12

Each day there arc enough daily papers published in the United states 10 cover au area eQual 10 two and fourteenth times the area of New York'S Central park.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-12

Pl&invillc, Whiting St. 107-J rooms. Inquire second foor.-advt.
 Grown St. - furnished rooms for light housekeeping. Private bath. -atVt.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-12
DIRECTOR OF CHOIR
 RESIGNS POSITION
Prof. PaDteIeGV Decides to Re- SumG Journeys About World

The call of iravclins and opera singing has again summoned Pro- lessor Serge r.. Panteloey. noted Russian musician, 10 resume his