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The Omaha guide., 1933-06-10

Dear Sir:
Some time ago | communicated with
you relative to the p~rorata of employ
ment of your Colored customers Re.
ceiving a reply in regards to same.
but at that time you were not in a
position to bring about a direct or ia
vorable consideration.
From observation many telephones
have been discontinued by subscribers
Y to unemployment. The present
salary as received by a large number
Of the masses cannot afford the m
keep of a telephone, especially the
rates Of today that have not been de.
creased in proportion to the average
earning capacity.
We are again appealing to Won
from a humanitarian point of view
for a group who have given you con
tinuous support and would give more
If they received the proper consider
alton IN regards to employment as
other citizens.
We cannot understand this great
discrimination of employment when
there is none shown at the time our
fee is received or service is sought
from US. If your concern is able to
give a reduction in phones for serv-
ices received in proportion to the pro
rata Of employment due US. we could
make ourselves satisfied. Realizing
there is a distinction manifested we
cannot, knowing the employment re-
ceived is far, far below the pro rata
to which we are entitled.
We realize you represent an indie
pendent concern, but in view Of the
fact we also help to support your
company, and r taxed the same as
entities US to this full prorata
of employment. This situation we are
bringing to you is a serious one. and
we are asking that you give it your
favorable and profound consideration.
Meanwhile, we should like to ex-
press the appreciation Of this COM
munity for the use of the Mid-City
Community Center Building, former
ly known as a branch Of the Unem-
Married Mems Council
Through your generosity allowing
this building to be used by this COM
munity to help better situations along
different lines.
We are Ire it is realized. if this
group was given equal opportunities.
Of employment as others. we should
be able to purchase this building
is up for sale, thereby re
moving the burden from your COM
The Omaha guide., 1933-06-10
CHICAGO NAACP. LEADS FIGHT
AGAINST DISCRIMINATING
PUBLIC PLACES
CHICAGO NAACP. TAKES LEAD
IN FIGHT FOR CIVIL RIGHTS

Chicago, ILL.,, June-Within a space
of five months the Chicago branch of
the National Association for the Ad-
vancement Of Colored People has
jumped to the lead Of all branches Of
the association by its fighting pro-
gram of action for securing Of full
civil rights for the Negro citizens of
Chicago and Illinois. 1t has filed suits
against a railroad. two bus compan-
les, a department store and two res
taurants for jim crow practices. 1t
has fought for helpful and against
discriminatory legislation in the state
legislature, has Investigated treat
ment of Negro prisoners in state ZEN
itentiaries, pressed the fight for more
and better jobs without discrimin-
alton in city, and state work. lined
up against any beach segregation. in
~vestigated school conditions. provid-
ed a monthly open forum for the dis
cussion Of vital subjects Of race wei
fare, and has established the Wilson
Lovett medal, an annual award to the
colored citizen adjudged to have con-
tributed most to the advancement Of
colored people in Chicago. In addition
to all this work, the branch is pre-
pairing to entertain the twenty-fourth
annual conference of the NAACP.
June 29, July 2. The president Of the
branch is A. @. McNeal and the sec
rotary is Archie L. Weaver. An office
is maintained at 3456 State Street.
with a clerk on duty.
The Omaha guide., 1933-06-10

play during Commencement week.
This is the Sind anniversary Of the
General Alumni Association and many
of the largest and most spirited class
es are expected to return. The class
es of '93, '9s, 'O9, 10, 10, %. and '2S
are hoping to be back in fullforce.
The class of 10 has the distinction
of being the smallest class graduated
from Fisk in the last IS years it hav-
ing only IS members.
The Omaha guide., 1933-06-10

Chattanooga, Tenn.-June 6 R.
c. Hawkins, a retired mail carrier,
was accepted yesterday as a juror af-
ter eleven white men had been select
ed to hear charges of burglary again
st a Negro. The defendant was found
guilty.
This is the first time that a Negro
has been placed on a jury since the
Reconstruction period following the
Civil War.
The Omaha guide., 1933-06-10
Negro Is Put Or Tenn.
jury; First Since 7O's

Because of the Jim-Crow system
prevailing in public places, the jury
was not sent out to a restaurant to
eat. Instead, meals were brought di-
rect to the jury Dol by court at
tendants.
The International Labor Defense in
the Scottsboro, Fuel Lee, and Hern-
don cases sharply raised the demand
for Negroes on the jury.
The State and the defense agreed
that Hawkins was qualified.
The Omaha guide., 1933-06-10

a special trip to the electric kitchen
on Monday, June 18th, at 2 D m
sharp. "A demonstration of all electric
equipment will be given. Refresh
ments will be served. The trip is free
and open to any girl or woman inter
ested.
The Omaha guide., 1933-06-10
FISK ALUMNI REUNION

Nashville, Tennessee, May-Mr. An
drew ]. Allison, Secretary Of the Cen
eral Alumni Association If Fisk Univ
ersity. IS arranging a very attractive
program for the part the Alumni will
The Omaha guide., 1933-06-10
G. RS SPONSOR VISIT I
ELECTRIC KITCHEN

All women interested in visiting the
electric kitchen of the Nebraska Pow
er Company are invited to accomp-
any the High School Girl Reserves on
The Omaha guide., 1933-06-10

Never did ] even dream that when
Mrs Cannady- Franklin, opened the
columns 81 her Portland (Oregon)
Advocate and commenced publishing
this column. a little over three years
ago. that my writings would attract
the attention Of readers throughout
America as they have. When ] sent
nv first copy 70 the Advocate / men,
toned IN 4 letter to the editor that if
before I left prison | could get my
writings in as many as twenty-five
different papers that ! would consid-
er my efforts a success.
The Omaha guide., 1933-06-10
DR.. Lennox
On the Job
May 5, 1893.

May 5, 1888.
Northwestern Bell Tepehone Co..
Mr.. W. f. Cozad, General Manager.
18th and Douglas Street.
Omaha, Nebraska.
The Omaha guide., 1933-06-10

pany.
However, the same is not given not
only by your company but others. and
as differen corporations and concerns
seek u support, we are seeking
their cooperation and support in the
form Of u proata of employment
which is greatly needed at this time.
Thanking you again for whatever
manifestation you may give to help
US secure a favorable consideration in
regards to this matter, 7 am
Respectfully yours,
DR.. G. B. Lennox, President,
Omaha Working Mems Com.
The Omaha guide., 1933-06-10
Dear DIR. LAnnox:

Your letter of the 9Th is before me
This confirms the situation with ref
ference to u discussions of last sum-
mer and subsequent correspondence
on the employment condition.
| have today checked the matter
with u Employment Supervisors
here and / find it stands exactly
where we left it, that, they are plann-
ing to employ certain selected people
from our Colored population whenever
vacancies occur in the classes that per
nit recruiting from these ranks.
You realize, Of course, that the EN-
ployment situation in general has not
changed since my visit with you, and
when tell you we have not employed
anyone since that time. you viii. I
believe, also fully appreciate the diff
ficulties confronting US in meeting
your suggestions.
We hope conditions improve, in fact
the indications now are that there is
Improvement underway. We
hope that improvement continues. but
I am rather Of the opinion that it will
be some considerable time before vac
ancies occur which will permit our
making requirements and thus using
present unemployed people.
Be assured our plans remain the
as when / reviewed the situation
with you and we will cooperate fully
as soon as there is opportunity.
Yours very truly,
W. F. COzAD,
General Manager.
The Omaha guide., 1933-06-10

Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.
May 10, 1888
DR.. G. B. Lennox,
2122A North oath St..
Omaha, Nebraska.
The Omaha guide., 1933-06-10

America as they have. When / sent
ny first copy 70 the Advocate men,
toned II 4 letter to the editor that if
before I left prison l could get my
writings in as many as twenty-five
different papers that I would consid-
er my efforts a success
Now that I am preparing to leave
prison I am publishing a brief sum-
mary showing the extent that my
uritsngs have been used;
'bigesting the News"-in m hum
dred and two publications.
Weekly Book Comments sixty
publications.
Prisons and Prisoners"-in thirty
seven publications.
This and That in twenty-four
publications, and short stories, feat
Ire articles and personal sketches, in
seven magazines and special public
ations.
II. upon my entrance INTO Negro
Journalism, as q free man, / can con-
tinue expand and more adequately
develope my writings and my service
20 the colored publications and their
readers. and At the same time earn
enough to keep the wolf away from
the door and pay my Just debts shall
be exceedingly happy for in writing
have found something that | love to
40 and which I nave wanted to do all
81 my life.
Already. ever before the prison
gates are opened 70 me, two commerce
iai writing offers have reached me.
Mr.. Crews. editor Of the Bronzeman,
wants me 70 write a series Of articles
rejecting my reaction to freedom,
etc. And from Miami. Florida, a tele-
gram has been received announcing
the establishment Of a new Daily
there and asking me 10 wire them a
column daily. This ! am already do
ing and incidentally i is the first re-
quest ! have ever received TO wire
copy. When I received a copy Of this
rew Daily ! viii tell my readers more
about il.
I take this means Of thanking the
various newspaper publishers through
out the country who have featured
my coming release in news stories
and editorial comment. And I also
thank my many readers who have al
rsady sho~ered my with eongratula-
uonS Particular thanks are extended
% the Jackson Prison officials who
are making my last prison days so
eongenial. and 70 the Inmates who
r making ny last prison DAYS so
eonEenial. and 70 the Inmates who
are sh0wering me with little gifts
that will come in handy after my re-
lease
Mr. Harry II. Pace. president Of
the Supreme Liberty Life Insurance
Company. my b~enefactor and sponsor
Of my efforts while I shall be on par
ole. advises me that working facilit-
les have already been arranged for
ne in their home office. and I am ask
ing al Of my reader friends to drop
ne 4 lire. Ny address viii be. Cliff
FORD c. Mitchell. Writer. 1907 South
Parkway. Chicago Illinois.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
Massacre, Kidnapping Hold Threat Of Death For
 Anaerica' Mumber MBad Man HarDey Bailey

Asleep on a cot in the farm yard was a large man, a rifle beside him, a machine gun leaning against the porch nearby and two heavy automatic pistols within arms reach. The officers ap- preached cautiously. removed the guns, covered the sleeper with their owh weapons and woke him up.
 And Harvey Bailey, showing no more resentment than complaint over his disturbed sleep, reused himself, submitted to the handcufs and was taken to Fort Worth
 "okay, fellows--I know when I'm licked" was Bailey's smiling comment.
 Believed "Brains" of Gang
 While the actual Kidnapping is thought to have been committed by Bates and George Machine Gun" Kelly, who is still at large, Bailey is regarded by government officers as "the brains" of the gang.
 Bates was later captured in Dem yer and returned to Oklahoma City for trial. Kelly Is e son-in-law of Mrs shannon, wife of the farms owner, having married a daughter who was born of Mrs Shannon's first marriage. MT and Mrs Shan- non and their son, Arrnon. also were arrested. Some of the marked ransom money was found on Bailey
 The capture off Bailey was grati- flying to the government, because 1t apparently had killed two birds with one stone. Federal agents who had been working day and night to round up the Union Sta ton killers suddenly had thrust upon them the Urschel Kidnapping. Now they had Bailey, who was wanted for both jobs.
 Daring Dash for Liberty
 The desperado's next sensation al escapade came last Labor day.
 From the Dallas, Tex. jail, to which he had been transferred, Bailey made one of the most dar- ing single handed prison escapes in history. In some manner, saws and a revolver had been smuggled to him. He sawed his way out Of a death cell, locked up three guards at the point of his pistol, Kidnapped a turnkey and fled in<the latter's auto in Q wild dash for liberty.
 Four hours later, after one of the most thrilling manhunts in his- tory, Bailey was captured at Ard more, Okla, 100 miles away, when his auto crashed into a curb while officers were chasing him. Bailey surrendered without resistance and was taken to oklahoma City where his trial is now under way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
Bremen and
 Our Policemen

(Continued From Page Il teachers would receive their pay back and added as follows: T must say that the not too hard working firemen and policemen will get theirs too"
 DuBols Oversho0ts Mark
 Mir DuBois made a short speech in the course of which he said there was not q contract let on competitive bids during the Hayes administration. It was a wonder Mrs Webster did not correct him on this, but probably that would be too much to expect from one running on the g. o. D. ticket. Mrs Webster knew better. She must have known that the two big jobs on the school department since Hayes assumed the reins of govern ment, the addition to the Town Plot school and the new roof for Crosby high. were awarded on competitive bids, signed by the mayor and approved by the cor poration counsel.
 More than that, Mrs Webster is not ignorant of the fact that the charter does not require all city work to be done by contract. If in the opinion of the head of the department or the committee in charge it is not practical to do a job by contract, the charter pro- vides how it can be done legally without competitive bids.
 The republicans will continue their atatck on the democratic ad- ministration tonight but at an open-air gathering at the Mill street playground. Similar chcarg- es of graft, mismanagement and so-forth. coupled with promises of better government, economy and the like will be made at the rally.
 Usual G.. o. P. Enthusiasm
 Last nights rally. while attended by small group, was featured by hearty applause from those pres ent. Other speakers last night were the various candidates on the ticket and Attorney George Crocic- chia. Mrs Gertrude Bowes re- ceived hearty applause. She is candidate for reelection on the board of education. Attorney Vim cent Miller and Mrs Florence Web- ster. also seeking reelection to the school board, discussed their per- sonal experiences and told of the good work they have done for the Italian people.
 To,nights' meeting is expected to be very good one with the vari- ous candidates. headed by Mir Cooney. delivering "hot shots' ct the present administration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20

Urschel and q couple of friends on the sun porch of his palatial Okla homa City tome. Without warn ing, two men armed with machine guns entered.
 The strangers forced Urschel to accompany them. The millionaire was placed on the floor In the back of an auto and, while one of the machine Gunners sat over him, was driven for hours to a remote farm which, as later events proved, was near Paradise, Tex, 40 miles from Forth Worth.
 S2OO. .OO0 Bought Release.
 Locked In a rear room or the farm house and later in tenant shack on the same farm, Urschel was kept prisoner for nine days In the meantime, his captors nego- tlated for his release and n ran- som said to have amounted to $200,000 was paid. The money changed hands In Kansas City hotel. shortly thereafter. UrscheTs captors drove him to the outskirts of Norman, okla, 20 miles from oklahoma City, and released him In the road.
 Urschel, who had noted that air. planes had passed over the farm regularly at 915 q. nj. and b.4o h. m, each day, communicated thiS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
Campaign of the
 Democrats Soon
(continued From Page D

Last night the Jewish Democrat. ic club met in the office of Attor- ney Irving Pasternak. In the ab- sence of the president. Dr Sol Vine- burg, who Is i'll, School Commis- sioner Nathan Freedman, first vice. president, presided. The second vice. president is Alderman Harry Baumel, who Is to be renominated for the board of aldermen tomor- row night. MT Baumel is well and fayorably known in Waterbury and his nomination and reelection is conceded. Bernat Holczer will pre-. side at the rally planned by the club for week from tomorrow night at the Waterbury Hebrew in- stitute and Mayor Hayes, Controller Daniel J. Leary and others on the party ticket will be among the speakers.
 Last night the Italian Women's Democratic club met in the City Hall and made plans for several rallies in various parts of the city to bring the message of the demo- cratic party to the electorate. Mayor Hayes and the other candi- dates will speak at the rallies as soon as definite dates are made.
 q certainly think that the demo- crats of this city should be com graduated for the manner in which they are running their campaign" said a well known business man this morning. Mayor Hayes. Comptroller Leary and John Crary are deserving of plenty of praise for the way they have conducted themselves in view of the tactics of the opposition. With all the bally hoo of the past few weeks, yes and event months, they have gone along the even tenor of their way. .x. the business men such as myself. are indeed pleased with the ad- ministration as it has been con- ducted. What would the business men of this city have done II the city had not been able to meet its payrolls? I was talking with some other business men a few days ago and 1t was the consensus of all of them that business in Waterbury would have been terrible, if the city had faitered during the de- pression. Take for instance. the school teachers alone. They and their families receive and spend lot of money with the local mer- chants. Don't you suppose that t would have been a calamity 1T they had to go without their pay. or even if they had been forced to accept scrip.
 "The same is true also of the firemen and policemen and the numerous other city employees. How is 1t that not q single word has been heard about this phase Of the campaign? Why is that not T word has been said about the H. nanclal condition of the eityY lz
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
New Haven Road
 Revises Schedule
Many Local Trains Affected By Change Back to
 Standard Time Sunday

Adjustments in the schedule of trains on the New Haven road be- come effective next Sunday morn- ing with the change from daylight saving to standard time. Some six. teen trains between New York ana Boston will operate on faster time, but these will be of little interest to Waterbury as most of them pass through Hartford. Meriden and New Haven. Local residents, how ever, who frequently patronize the Yankee Clipper, the Colonial, the Merchant Limited and other fast trains are advised to consult re- vised schedules in the future.
 Changes of particular interest will be as follows:
 New York. Bridgeport and
 Waterbury, -Winstcd
 Train 456 leaving Bridgeport at 1000 a. m. Sunday only for Win sted, will leave at 9.55 a. m. have correspondingly earlier schedule at line stations and be due Winsted 11.50 a. m.
 Train 476 leaving Bridgeport at 11.30 a. m. except Sunday TOT Hartford, will leave at 11.2b a. m. and have 5 to 10 minute earlier schedule line stations to Hartford due 1.25 p. m., an improvement of 5 minutes in running time.
 Train 136 leaving New York at 1.3O D. m. except Sunday for Wa torbury, will leave at 200 ?. m Bridgeport 3.41 D. m. and be due Waterbury 4.35 p. m. as regular winter arrangement.
 Train 472 leaving Bridgeport at 7,30 D. m. daily for Hartford, will leave at 7.25 D. m. and have '5 to 9 minute. earlier schedule at line sta. tions to Hartford, due 9.21 D. m.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
BAD MONEY RING BROKEN BY THE
 GOVT POLICE
Secret Service Men After Nine Months Search Nailed the Big Gang of COunterfeiters

York, Pa Sept 2O-(UP)--An al- leged countefeit ring, described by secret service operatives as the most deceptive ever encountered in the United States was believed broken today with the arrest of three men here. The ring, accord: Ing to Fred W. Grud, of the United States secret service, conspired to flood the country with spurious federal reserve notes.
 Three men taken into custody here were: Nelson and Charles Horn, of the local engraving firm of Horn- -Crone- e-Horn, and Theodire W. Hertzog, an employe. They were charged with making plates and other counterfeiting "tools'. The plates, according to secret service agents, were for making $10 notes issued on federal reserve banks Tn Cleveland, Philadelphia and Chica" go, United States agents said their investigation lasted nine months
 Four arrests in Western Pennsyl- vania, agents believed, could be linked with the three taken into custody here. Frank c. Collier, Uniontown, was arrested when e0 of tho spurious notes were found Tn his possession. Penrod J. Spangler' pittsburg. faced similar charges. David C,IMoore and his wife. Un- iontown. Last August II, the couple agents said, were 'passers. TWO printing presses. allegedly were found buried near the Moore farm.