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Evening star., 1932-07-05
WORLD FAIR VISITORS
WILL GET "SKY RIDES"
$1,ooo,oo Rocket Car Novelty to
Be Constructed at Chicago
Exposition.
pv the Assocjated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, July 5-Visitors to the
Chicago 1888 World Fair will be taken
for "sky ride" in rocket cars between
two 600-foot towers, more than quar-
ter of a mile apart.
Plans for the ride were disclosed to-
day by fair officials, after signing a
permit for the construction OF the
novelty
The rocket cars, Of glass and alumni
nun, will afford an aerial view Of all
the exposition grounds. The fight Is
largely over water between an island
and the mainland.
Observation platforms Will be built
at the tops of the towers. The project
will cost $l,000,O00. Work is to start
soon on the affair, which Is to be the
big spectacle Of the century Of progress
as the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the
Ferris wheel in Chicago were at for
mer world fairs.
Evening star., 1932-07-05
WALKER TO DRAFT
REPLY TO SEABURY
New York Mayor Expects to Give
Roosevelt Answer to Charge
Next Week.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 5.-Mayor James
). Walker planned to begin writing to-
day his answer to charges of unfitness
filed against him by Investigator Samuel
seabury. He hopes to send it to Gov.
Franklin D. Roosevelt next week.
IT think it will take the Governor
about two weeks to study my answer, 4"
he said. 'I think I will know just what
is to happen to me, if anything, in about
three weeks.
THAT is just speculation, Of course.
I'd like to know as soon as possible, be-
cause I can scarcely go ahead with any
definite, detailed new policy Of admins
tration until the Governor acts"
Evening star., 1932-07-05

ST. JOHNS, Newfoundland, July
R.-Two American aviators, James
Mattern and Bennett Griffin, were
fighting valiantly to defeat thick
Yog and reach Harbor Grace today.
After being reported forced down in
the fog near Westleyville, they were
sighted over Cape Freels and Grimm
dropped note reading please point
direction of Harbor Grace Airport"
BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 5.-James Mat
tern and Bennett Griffin took of to-
day in an attempt to beat the Worio
girdling flight record of Wiley Post and
Harold Gatty, but they Jagged well be-
hind on the first stretch Of their long
fight. They expect to circle the globe
in six days.
Post and Gatty made the first leg
Evening star., 1932-07-05

The dirigible Akron will search be-
tween New York and Bermuda for the
ketch Curlew, which has been missing
for several days with half dozen men
aboard
This announcement was made to-
dav by the Navy Department, which
said Comdr. Alger H. Dressed, COM
manding the Akron. has been directed to
proceed to hunt for the Curlew. A
broadcast has been sent to all shipping
off the Atlantic Coast to keep look
out for the Curlew and report any news
of the vessel TO New York.
The Akron will leave Lakehurst, N.
j.. about 6 pm, Eastern standard time,
Comdr. Dressed announced.
The Curlew left Montsuk Point, Long
Island, in q sailing race for Bermuda
Evening star., 1932-07-05
GENEVA TO WEIGH
HOOVER ARMS PLAN
France Said to Be in Recep-
tive Mood for ParIey as
Conference NearS Close.
BY CONSTANTINE BROWN.

The American delegatio nat Geneva
has informed the State Department
that the disarmament conversation will
be resumed during the course of this
week.
Although there have been already
several private conversations between
some of the chief delegates, it is un-
known what the trend Of the resumed
discussions will be. There is, however,
no doubt that the Hoover disarmament
proposal will be taken under considera-
ton and prospects are that the Geneva
Conference is entering into its final
stages.
From reliable quarters it is learned
that the French are in a "dsarn1a-
ment mood" and that their delega-
ton will do its utmost to cooperate
with the Americans to bring the con-
ference to q successful conclusion. The
British are equally desirous TO conclude
the arms parley, but there Is a diver
gence of opinion as to the best methods
in their delegation. Premier Mac
Donald and some of his friends are
said to be In favor Of sweeping reduc-
tions, while Sir John Simon, the Brit
ish foreign secretary Is in favor OF pro-
ceeding very carefully With the disarm-
ament problem. The Italians as well
as the smaller European countries are
anxious for a settlement as soon as
possible. and any plan which viii bring
about an actual reduction Is favored oy
them.
Japan to Disagree.
Japan, maintains her previous posi-
ton that she Is in an unique position
in the Far East and that consequently
she cannot agree to any substantial re-
duction especially in some special types
of warships.
While the State Department seems
optimistic about the outcome OF the
conference, 1t is impossible to say what
will actually happen at Geneva in the
course of this week. In spite OF the OIL
fetal optimism, it appears doubtful
whether compromise calling Tor dras-
tic reduction can be reached.
On the other hand, the Hoover arms
reduction proposal had not been fully
digested by the interested nations and
there is no doubt that a number OF
counter proposals will be offered by
Great Britain and some of the other
countries.
General Resolution Seen.
Under the circumstances, we'll inform
ed observers are inclined to think that
general resolution calling for an ef-
! fort to curtail araments will be passed
at Geneva ana the conference will then
adjourn to study the proposal Of Presi-
dent Hoover and the counter proposals
of other nations.
Such an adjournment would not brand
/ the conference a failure, since there
will be an understanding to meet again
as soon as the various proposals have
been carefully studied and also after
the many political and financial prob
lens, which have been causing the
present tension in Europe have beer
! ironed out.
Evening star., 1932-07-05
SEEK TO RUN SMITH
FOR GOVERNORSH|P
Tammany Chieftains Said to
Welcome Move for
Fifth Term.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 5.-The Evening
Post says today 1t has learned that q
Tammany movement is under way
looking to the nomination of former
Gov. Alfred E. Smith for a fifth term
as the States chief executive.
Prominent Tammany leaders are said
by the Post to want Smith drafted for
Governor and from persons close to
John F. Curry. leader of the hall, it Is
understood Smiths selection would be
welcome to the Tammany chieftain.
Evening star., 1932-07-05
ITALY'S NEW PLEA
BARS COMPROMISE
DEBT SETTLEMENT
Grandi Asks Cancellation as
Condition to Erasure of
ReparationS.
MACDONALD DEMANDS
ACCORD BY THURSDAY
Mussolini Insists on Agreement
Before Lausanne Conference
Is Adjourned.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, July g.
Weary negotiators at the Lausanne
Conference faced a new hurdle today
in their efforts to reach a compromise
settlement of the war debts and repara-
tions problem.
Dino Grandi, Premier Mussolinis
black-bearded young foreign minister,
rocked the conference to its founda-
tions last night by demanding on be-
half of Italy complete cancellation of
intra- European war debts as condi-
ton to cancellation of reparations.
Signor Grandi's notice to his fellow
conferees was served in statement he
gave to the press yesterday. The con-
ference, meanwhile, was waiting hope
fully for the return of Premier Edouard
Herriot from Paris TO go ahead with
the compromise plan proposed by the
five major powers to Germany last
week.
Duce Wants Settlement.
"What are nations which have debts
TO meet going to do without repara-
tions receipts from Germany" Slgnor
Grandi asked. In Italian circles 1t was
intimated Premier Mussolini would IN
sist on settlement Of this question
before the conference adjourns.
With six of the smaller nations
showing marked discomfort with the
five-power plan for a German bond OF
approximately $1000.000, 900 in lieu OF
immediate reparations payments, 1t be-
came apparent today Italy might block
anv settlement until satisfaction was
given on the questions she raised.
Germany was under heavy pressure,
however. to accept the flve-power plan,
which contains provision linking the
reparations settlement with debts due
the United States from the World War
allies.
Prime Minister Macdonald of Great
Britain served notice he wanted the
whole matter cleared up by Thursday.
as he intends to return to London then.
Germany was reported to have made
q counter proposal to the hve-power
plan, suggesting she pay about $780,
600 900 in cash, in 10 instaIlments, pc
ginning in 1897, the payment to be her
maximum contribution to reconstruc-
tion and to replace the proposed ST.
o0o, 10000 bond.
Compromise Failing.
Meanwhile, both Germany and
France seemed no closer to compro-
mise. Premier Herriot. summoned back
from Paris, told Macdonald public
opinion in France made it impossible
for him to accept less than the billion
dollar bond.
An hours conference between Mac
Donald and Chancellor Won Papen OF
Germany brought the two no closer to-
gether on a compromise settlement.
The chancellor shook his head as he
left Mr.. MacDonald's headquarters.
Were still far apart" he said, I'VE
have made no progress"
Signor Grandi's statement seemed to
reveal that the creditors themselves are
not united and that England is insist
ing upon payments Of debts due her
regardless OF what the reparations set
tlement may be.
The Italian delegate made it clear
that he disagrees with the plan ad-
vanced by the other big powers, but
he indicated that If Germany wants
TO pay something that is her own al
fair.
Evening star., 1932-07-05
B0HN'S UNCLE LEAVES
ON SECRET MISSION
Reports Persist That Kidnapped
Youth Will Return Home in
Day or Two.
By the Associated Press.

ST. PAUL. July 5.-William Bohn of
Los Angeles, uncle of the kidnapped
Haskell Bohn. 90 of st. Paul, was alb
sent today on an unexplained mission
believed to have some connection with
the search for the youth.
At the residence Of Gebhard Bohn,
father of Haskell. it was said William
Bohl was not there ami it was MOI
revealed where he had gone.
Unconfrmed reports persisted young
Bohn would return home within day
or two. Members Of his wealthy family
said, however, there had been no new
developments In the case. Bohn was
seized by two men last Thursday and
taken away in EN- autom ;bile
Evening star., 1932-07-05
Wife's o. X. Required
In Land Grants by
Province in Canada
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
REGINA, Saskatchewan, July
5.-The right of wife to decide
where she shall live is officially
recognized in Saskatchewan's
back-to-the-land movement. The
government, taking no chances on
wives refusing to reside on land
chosen by their husbands, has
ruled that both the husband and
wife must see and approve before
a land grant Is made.
Evening star., 1932-07-05
$50, 600, 900 PIRATE LOOT
REPORTED ON COCOS ISLE
Word Comes From Expedition That
Long-Sought Treasure Nears
Discovery.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
VANCOUVER, British Colombia.
July Sword that pirate treasure
may shortly be found on Cocos Islano
has been received by Cocos Island
Treasure, Ltd, which sent an expedi-
tion to the place last Winter.
Of1cers of the company said they
had been informed that divining rae
has responded consistently to metal
lie discovery over an area Of several
feet In a creek bed.
The treasure, reputed to be more
than $50 10000 and supposed to have
been buried on Cocos Island by Capt.
Edward Davis after the sacking of the
city of Leon, Nicaragua, in 1885, has
long been the object Of search.
Evening star., 1932-07-05
BEER MEASURE PLANNED
FOR SENATE SCRUTINY
Senator James J. Davis to Intro
duce Bill for 3.2 Per Cent
Beverage.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press,
SHARON. Pa, July 5-United States
Senator James j. Davis says he plans to
seek the passage of bill providing for
the manufacture Of 80 per cent beer,
which he hopes 20 introduce to Congress.
Describing the measure at the dedica-
ton of q public park yesterday, the
Senator said: "I favor a plan which
atable beer and I believe this can be
done by authorizin. the Treasury to
issue permits for 80 per cent bev-
erage.
This plan would not only provide
work for thousands, but would put mil
lions of dollars IN tho Federal Treasury"
Evening star., 1932-07-05
PAPER IS SUSPENDED
Cologne Publication Is Punishsd
for Criticizing Won Papen.

LEIPSIC, Germany, July 5 tR-The
Supreme Court today ordered the sus-
pension for three days of the Cologne
Volkszeitung. The government charged
the newspaper endangered the country's
foreign policy.
An editorial to which the govern
ment objected criticized Chancellor Won
Papens course at Lausanne and asserted
even some of the Rightist circles con-
sidered him a catastrophe"
Recently the Supreme Court sus-
pended two other opposition papers after
the Prussian government had refused to
accede to the demand of the federal
minister Of the interior that the papers
be penalized for offensive articles.
Evening star., 1932-07-05
CURTIS APPEAL DUE
IN LINDBERGH HOAX
Counsel Will Seek Writ of Error
Some Time This Week as Time
for Sentence Nears.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TRENTON, N. j., July 5-Coun-
sci for John Hughes Curtis will apply
for writ Of error some time this week
to permit appeal Of the conviction Of
Curtis on a charge Of aiding the kid
napers of the Lindbergh baby.
When Curtis was convicted last Sat
urday it was announced that formal
action looking toward appeal would
be taken today. Lloyd Fisher, chief
defense counsel, said today, however,
time before sentence is imposed on
July IL.
Evening star., 1932-07-05
Man Killed in Plane Fall.

PHILADELPHIA, July 5 R.-An
airplane 800 feet above the Rising Sun
Airport fell to earth last night, killing
Harry Dove. 3S-year-old flying in
structor. who was veteran of the Ca
madam Royal Air Forces, and seriously
lnJuring Donivan Griffith, 49, a student
pilot he was teaching to fly.
Evening star., 1932-07-05
Mountie Corporal Slain.

REGINA, Saskatchewan, July [P)-
Corpl. Leonard v. Rails Of the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police. was shot and
killed today near Foam Lake, Saskatch-
evan. by an unidentified man who fired
when Rails met him on the highway.
Evening star., 1932-07-05
WEATHER.

90. 5. WEATHER Bureau FortcastI
Increasing cloudiness, followed by
showers late tonight or tomorrow; some
what warmer tomorrow; shifting winds.
Temperatures: Highest, 78, at 4 pm.
yesterday; lowest, "a. at am. today.
Full report on page Is.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-05-21
Fraternity Mere
Education Drive
Gets Under Way

Mu Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fra
ternity opens its Twin City go to
High School, Go to College Campaign
and Essay Contest" tomorrow night
at Pilgrim Baptist church, st. Paul,
at 8 P. M.
Two essay contests will be held this
year. The first in st. Paul, tomorrow,
and second in Minneapolis at Zion
Baptist church at P. M, May 29th.
Two prizes will be given for the best
two essays submitted and delivered in
each city.
The subjects upon which contestants
will write and speak are: Education
and Negro Leadership; The Negro
Faces America; Negro Contributions
to American Life; The Negro and the
American Constitution; The New Ne
gro; The Negro Twenty Years Hence;
The Growth of Negro Education and
Is Our Educational System Preparing
Our Youth for Life?
Continued on page d
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-05-21

and st. Paul Urban Leagues, assumed
his duties here, Monday morning OF
this week. Mr.. Washington resigned
a similar position in Atlanta, Ga, to
assume the twin city post.
Mr.. Washington lived in Mime
apolis from 1922 to 1929. He received
his higher education at the University
of Minnesota graduating in 1926. AT
the university he majored in social
sciences. During 1928 and 1929 he
served both as industrial secretary and
as acting secretary of the Twin City
League, leaving the twin cities in June,
1929, to accept the position of indus
trial secretary of the Atlanta Urban
League. In March, 1880, he was made
executive secretary of the organization
serving in that post until his resigna-
ton a few days ago to enable him to
accept his latest assignment.
Monday the Twin City Boards of
the organization held a luncheon in his
honor in the Midway.
The new secretary is 81 years OF
age, unmarried, and is well known in
the two communities.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-05-21
Minnesota Club
Women Plan For
Annual Meeting

The Minnesota Association of Col
ored Women's Clubs, Inc, held their
regular Executive Board meeting at
Phyllis Wheatley House, Friday, May
18th. The President, Mrs. M. Harris,
presiding. Chairmen and committees
were appointed for the annual meet
ing in June. Mrs. C. M. Force, past
president, was assigned as General
Chairman, Mrs. j. Mundy, st. Paul,
Maintenance. Mrs. Milton Shanks,
Minneapolis, submitted an application
from the Minneapolis City Association
for membership in the State Associa-
ton.
The Minneapolis Federation or As
ISOLATION of Women's Clubs was adj
mitted to membership in the state or
ganization after resolutions presented
by the state organizer, Mrs. C. M
Force, were read and approved.
The annual state meeting will be
held in the latter part of June.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-05-21
Three Elevated
To Highest A. me-.
Church Posts
DIR. R. R. WRIGHT FAILS TO BE
ELECTED

Cleveland, Ohio, May 16.-Despite
the sentiment in A. M. E. church cir
cles against the naming of additional
bishops the conference named three
additional bishops to fill the plaees
caused by two suspensions and deaths
of other bishops since the last general
conferences. The new bishops afe
Rev. DR.. Noah W. Williams, pastor 81
the St. Paul church, st. Louis; Rev.
H. Y. looks of Florida, and DR.. David
Henry Sims, president of Allen Uni
versity, Columbia, S. C.
Many delegates were disappointed
because of the failure of DR.. r. r.
Wright, Philadelphia, editor of the
Christian Recorder, to win elevation
to the bishopric.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-05-21
Active Mems Club
Hold Regular Meeting
ST. THOMAS MEMS CLUB HOLD
SOCIAL SESSION

The active and progressive Mems
club of st. Thomas Episcopal church
met Wednesday night, May 18th, at
the church. The meeting was social
meeting to celebrate the success of an
entertainment sponsored by the club
recently. C. w. Washington of the
Urban League, made a brief address.
Wendell Gibbs and Cecil Newman,
other guests, were called upon for
brief remarks.
Among the club members present
were Arthur White, j. B. Levy, Harry
Harper, Rev. E. A. James, Frank Con-
nors, Lee Wheeler, Robert Van Hook,
Hobart Mitchell, G. w. Granger, E. M
Fassett, w. C. Jeffrey, ]. B. Crawford,
Thomas Carroll, Major Culberson,
Rurie Carmichael, Hiram Kelly
George johnson, Jessie Stevens, D. C.
Dowdy, Henry Thompson, Ed. Young
and Talmadge Carey. Guests besides
those previously mentioned were An
drew Clark, Jr., John McHie, Clyde
Allen, j. Allen, l. L. Britton, and Jack
Ryan. Jos. B. Levy is president of the
club.
1t was brought cut at this same
meeting that the club had since its
new activity purchased over $74.0G
worth of athletic equipment for the
boys athletic association of the
church.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-05-21
Brutal Bandits
Beat And Rob
Local Women
SUFFERS SEVERE SCALP
K WOUNDS

Mrs. Hilda Parker, 2743 Eleventh
avenue S., was found unconscious
lying in a pool of blood by her sister
in-law, Mrs. Pearl Hughes, Monday
evening. Rushed by ambulance to the
General hospital, Mrs. Parker told of
being attacked with a blunt instru-
ment by two bandits in her home early
Monday morning. The men then
robbed her of $32.
1t was necessary for hospital sur
geons to take % stitches in Mrs.
Parker's scalp so severe were her in
juries.
The police department is securing
the city for men answering the de-
scription of the men, both of whom
were Colored.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-05-21
Former Carpenter
Now British Colony
Acknowledgement
By S. A. Haynes
In The Philadelphia Tribune

From a carpenters apprentice to
the exalted office of Attorney General
of the Colony of British Honduras,
Central America-such is the story of
the. Honorable Ezekiel A. Grant, the
first Negro of pure stock to attain
such eminence in one of the oldest and
most loyal Crown Colonies of the
British realm.
Mr.. Grant entered the Government
service in 1899, serving in important
positions in various departments until
the outbreak of the World War in
1914, when he resigned as Assistant
Superintendent of Schools to serve
overseas.
Studied Law in England
After rehabilitation in 1919 he re-
turned home and re-entered the Gov
eminent service. In 1924 he was ad-
mitted as a law student of the Inner
Temple, London, England. He passed
his final examinations in 1927 and was
called to the bar by the Honorable So
ciety of the Inner Temple. Thereafter
his success was rapid. Since 1928 he
has served as Commissioner of the
Northern District; Chief Commission
er of Belize, the capital city of British
Honduras; and was one of the out
standing leaders in reconstruction fol-
lowing in the wake of the disastrous
hurricane which took heavy toll of
lives and property in the capital last
September.
When the learned gentleman took
the oath in the Chambers of the Su-
preme Court the whole city took Ro-
man holiday, the streets, residences,
business and commercial houses were
decorated for the grand occasion. 1t
was a fitting tribute to a Negro boy
who rose from humble cottage to
one of the highest offices in the Brit
ish realm.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-05-21
Young Communist
Is Candidate For
State Secretary
CANDIDATE is YOUNG MAN

The Minnesota District of the Com
munist Party has nominated as it's
candidate for Secretary of State,
Robert Turner, Negro worker of
st. Paul, and a member of the Dis
trict Committee of the Party. He is
running on the State ticket headed by
William Schneiderman, Communist
candidate for Governor.
Mr.. Turner is 26 years old, having
been born in Washington, Iowa. He
had to leave school at the age of II
and go to work, becoming a cook. He
joined the Army in 1926 at Fort Des
Moines, Iowa, where he served in the
infantry on labor detail After wit
Messing the eviction of an unemployed
worker in st. Paul, he joined the IN
Continued on Page ~
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-05-21
READ

Each week in the HERALD. For
the younger set" Nellie Dotson's
distinctive campus PERSONAL
TIES. Fred G. Thomas The OBJ
server; Minneapolis Society by
Fannie M. Shanks and st. Paul
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Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-05-21
Police Search
For Leon Lewis
After Family Row
LEON LEWIS, A FUGITIVE, AFTER
ALLEGED ATTACK ON
WIFE

Leon Lewis, well known in local
n,usician's circles, is being sought by
police after he is alleged to have at
lacked his wife with knife during
family quarrel at their home at 211
Eleventh avenue S. Mrs. Lewis was
not seriously injured. No wounds
were afflicted. Bystanders say Mrs.
Lewis broke out two windows in her
fright.
Leon Lewis is a trap drummer and
has been active in the local field of
entertainment.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1932-05-21
Two Injured,
Car Smashed
In Collision
AUTO COLLISION INJURIES TWO
WOMEN SLIGHTLY

Two were slightly injured when a
Model T Ford Coupe, driven by
Thomas Jones, collided with another
at 18th street and Third avenue,
Tuesday morning. In the car with
Mr.. Jones were Hobart T. Mitchell
uel and Grace Shelton, both of 1852
and two young women, Dorothy Man
Fourth avenue S. They were taken
to the city hospital in an ambulance
and released after their injuries were
found to be slight. Tom Jones was
given tag for driving with four peo-
pie in a coupe. His car was a total
wreck.