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The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-02-24
BISHOPS ALSO
RAP REPEAL AT
JACKSON MEET
Laud Roosevelt For
His Stand Against
Lynching Evil
Prelates Support
Anti-Lynching Bill

Jackson, Miss.--Lynching, law
lessness, kidnapping. and the repeal
of the prohibition amendment were
denounced in the episcopal address
read to the bishops council OF the
a. M. T.. Church by Bishop j. A.
Gregg. OF Kansas City, Thursday,
4 Feb. 3.
Bishop Gregg sounded the key
note for wider outlook on national
and world affairs In his address.
declaring that the A. M. Il. Church
like other denominations. must
take a keener interest In contem-
porary problems OF the world.
g Condemns Lynching
% In discussing law enforcement
the bishop declared:
"a 1--WE stand for law enforcement
against all manner of crime, and
the support OF all movements for
It's suppression"
President Roosevelt was lauded
ror his announcement against
iynching, and Bishop Gregg said
that:
''As leaders OF the cnurcn we
hereby and herein five our most
earnest approval to the effort 20
make lynching q Federal offense
and Iynchers answerable to the
Federal government. since II Is
lily demonstrated that the states
are inadeqate to cope with this
terrible crime, which long since
crossed racial boundaries and has
become common in every section
of the country.
Praise N.A.A.C.P.
I'VE wish here. in this connec-
ton, to express communication for
the splendid work done by the Ma
nonal Association FOR the Advance
ment of Colored People.
"This year marks, so we nder-
stand, the 25th anniversary OF the
organization: and We are sure that
these years have been full OF
achievement OF most constructive
character. for the good OF the race;
and we endorse the fine work this
organization has done"
The address urged more care In
the selection of public servants and
advocated increased use OF the bal
lot as weapon OF the race for
good.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-02-24
ETHEL WATERS
OUT OF SOUTH
Stations In South OFF
National Hook-Up

New York City (CNS) -Reports
from the executive offices of Co
lumbia Broadcasting System have
cut their hook-up so that stations
In the States of Florida and Georg-
la will not receive the Ethel Wat
ers programs on Sunday evenings.
This comes as a result OF the
Wholesale protests from listeners
In those States that object to n
colored artist being featured with
a white company.
As counter movement thou
sands OF other listeners in other
parts OF the country are express
ing great delight in her features
as sent out by the broadcast comp
any.
Miss Waters has recently been
the toast OF New York's effets
critics and doubling from the Mu
sic Box Theatre where she Is ont
of the stars in AS Thousand
Cheer" She has delighted and wol
many staunch admirers who ar
now rallying to her support an
sendipg in commentators TO III
Columbia Broadcasting Compan
s'mfss -txutcgsi ',ie~est Ssutul
will probably run her salary we
over seven thousand dollars
week, according to figures publish
ed recently In we'll known week.
magazine. It was said that TIL
noted star receives 81 900 per nigh
for her Sunday at Seven concerts
81, 900 for each movie short she
makes; with her salary In "A'
Thousands Cheer" unquoted. This
stamps Miss Waters as the highest
paid star on Broadway.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-02-24
NEGRO YOUTH
CITY OFFICIAL
Mayor. For Hour In
History Program

Atlantic City, N. Jas a clos
ing event In the observance OF
National Negro History week. the
Atlantic City Board of Trade spon-
sored a unique event In the his
tory OF this resort. More than a
hundred colored students OF the
local high school were guided into
various business and profession
al establishments on Saturday.
Feb. II, where they eagerly rem
dered efficient volunteer service
for the day.
The purpose of the plan was
threefold; to give the pupils a
working knowledge OF the prob
lens OF earning a livelihood, TO
stimulate community interest
I'm civic and business enterprises.
and TO draw the attention OF the
citizenry to their responsibilities
to Negro youth.
Students In Charge
The administration of the en-
tire program was placed In the
hands of an administration coun-
ell OF students, elected by their
group with Board of Trade
Committee and q group OF ener-
getic club women lending assist
ance.
william Wilmington, popular
high school senior. was the stu
dent leader. During the day ne
had the distinction OF occupying
Continued on page 8
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-02-24
DR.. HALEY BELL
ON COMMITTEE
Member Victory Life
Proxy Committee

DIR. Haley Bell. prominent De-
troit dentist, has just been ap-
| pointed on the Proxy Committee
OF the Victory Life Insurance
Company. OF Illinois. That THU
position OF honor and responsible
fityuwiH b. abiy filled by Dr. Bel
HIS frien are assured.
AS one 4 the company's dfrec
| tors, who has co-operated with the
rehabilitation program OF the VIC
tory Life Insurance Company, DR..
Bell has been n contributing fac
tor towards its success.
On Mar. ~. OF this year, the COM
pany will hold its first annual cleo
ton OF officers In the home office. :
ut 5607 S State street, Chicago,
at which time II will be the privi-
lege and duty OF every policy-holder
to vote in person or by proxy For
the convenience OF those unable
10 attend personally. proxies have
been mailed. and Or. Bell and
,ther members OF his Proxy Com a.,
nittee. urgently request the Mich I
gan pollcy-holders TO sign and {
.eturn their proxies direct TO the {
nome Office, or to the Detroit /
,ranch office. SOC Il. Vernon High
yav. No. s, on or before Mar. 3.
DIR. Bell was among the first 10 4,
,ay In advance for an annual 81
,cription TO the Tribune-Independ-
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The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-02-24
Actors Pay Homage
To Salem T. Whitney

Saginaw. Mich. - One hundred
and twenty-five members OF the
cast OF Green Pastures gathered
at theater here Feb. is, and hon
ored the memory OF one OF their
number. Samuel Tut whitney, VINO
died in Chicago. February 18th.
Charles Wood. understudy for
"Do Lawd". opened the services
with a prayer; Daniel Haynes. cast
as Adam, read an obituary; ana
Richard u. Harrison, who plays
"De Lawd," presented an eulogy
of Mr.. Whitney, who played the
part OF Noah in the cast. The
Heavenly Choir" OF 30 voices, sang
several splrituals to conclude the
memorial services.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-02-24
Governor Comstock Is The Guest
Anniversary Celebration Speaker

The twenty-fifth anniversary OF
the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People.
was celebrated by the local branch
at the Y. M. G. A., Sunday after
noon.
A large throng turned out to
hear Governor William A Com
stock principal speaker, deliver
his address. The governor was In
troduced by Attorney Harold II.
Bledsoe. chairman of the Michigan
Democratic League and member
of the legal stan of the local
branch.
The chief executive of the state.
who has been member or the
association for a long number OF
years, stated that he was In SYM
pathy with the program OF the N.
A. A. C.. r., and was willing 10
lend his help to any feasible plan
suggested by the association
Mr.. Louis G. Blount. president OIL
the local branch. In response 10
the governors address. stated thht
the Negro was not seeking any
special favors, but only wanted 10
enjoy the same benefits as those OF
other groups. =,
Mrs. Ruth Penn, secretary o,
the local branch, briefly outlined
the advance made by the associa-
ton I'm the 20 years OF It's exist
ence. the fight waged against rae
iai prejudice. and the efforts 10
Mace the race on better social
polItical and economic footing
Mr.. Nose l.. Walker. former
president of the branch and now
chairman OF the legal redress
committee, told about the jupiiee'
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-02-24
SPEAKERS TELL
ADV AN TAGE S
OF THE UNIONS
Mayor Couzens Flags
Agitators In His
Address
Servant Wrongs
Unfolded At Meet

Although the American Fedora
ton of Labor was recently ne
nounced by an employee of the
Ford Motor Car Company as op-
posing the progress of the Negro
three speakers endorsed unions. at
the second conference on the
Economic Life OF the Negro" Fri
day at the Lucy Thurman branch
OF the Y. w. c. A.
Removing any doubt about their
stand on the question. Or. George
h. Haynes. Of the National Council
OF Churches: John G. Dancy, execu-
tive secretary OF the Detroit Ur-
pan League. and DR.. William Chal-
mers. white, who Is studying the
industrial conditions In Detroit,
urged that Negro workers a. late
themselves with unions in order to
ENJOY the fruits OF the New Deal.
The conference was held under
the auspices OF the public affair,
: committee OF the Detroit Council
, OF Churches.
% Labor Specialist
&C DR.. Haynes, who has been sp
i,s cinlizing In the economic uuoskfi
~ ~ os II affects the Negro, stated ~
'if the only possible chance for I
colored worker TO keep I'm sf'
- with the progress OF the preseI
- administration and not be saddle
> down with something from the oil
! deal, is 10 forget the past discrfmi
nation OF unions affiliated with tho
American Federation OF Labor. and
join with them.
Touching on the differentials In
the wage scale in the south, DIR.
Haynes stated that "A committee
had attempted TO eliminate this
evil before the codes. which were
written by the southern Industrial
lists. went into effect He also stated
that OF the as codes affecting the
colored worker. there was less fear
felt about the automobile code than
any other. Very little color preju-
dice had been found in the automo-
bile plants. he declared.
Or Chalmers declared that the
day of the individual bargaining
with the employer had passed
Collective bargaining had sur
planted II, and II the Negro worker
expected to gain recognition he
must join with the unions. not-with-
standing the discrimination he has
suffered in trade unions In the
past. lie pointed 10 automobile
unions where. he stated. Negro
workers hold Offices
The speaker further declared
Continued on page
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-02-24
Assistant Secretary
Is D. m o t e d

Washington, d. C. (CNs)-L. w.
Roberts, Jr. OF Georgia, Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury a
Roosevelt appointde, who is NOTED
for an inexhaustible barrel OF Ne
gro stories" and said to be one OF
the most popular young men in the
inner Roosevelt circle, has been
dropped several pegs In the de-
partment.
Secretary Morgenthau has taken
the control OF public building con-
struction away from Roberts.
widely known as Chip" In the cir
Gle OF Roosevelt friends.
This control. involving building
contracts running into many mill
lions OF dollars a year Roberts got
himself In hot water several
months ago by telling darky stor-
les over the radio.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-02-24
Authors And Actors
Aid Scottsboro Boys

New York City. (CNS) Authors.
actors and entertainers. including
Harpo Marx, Helen Morgan, and
Haywood Broun appeared Friday
night. Feb. 16. at Harlem ball
to aid the defense fund for the
nine Scottsboro boys.
The ball was sponsored by Marc
Connolly. Dorothy Parker, Elmer
Rice and other playwrlghts,
Among those in attendance were
Sinclair Lewis. Louis Bromfleld,
Charles Macarthur and Ruth Hale
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-02-24
BISHOPS FLAY OBS
on Unions Speakers Tell Workers at Economic Conference
Tribune Independent To Form A
City, Wide Club For Newsboys

The Tribune independent is max
ing definite plans for a city-wide
organization OF all boys and girls
who are selling copies of the paper.
The organization will include boys
and girls from every section OF
Greater Detroit.
During the past few weeks, many
young people have joined the
ranks OF those who sell copies Of
the Tribune-Independent, and are
making exceptional progress. Some
OF these enthusiastic young boost
ers have really opened savings ac-
counts in banks, and are greatly
encouraged for the future.
To Lead Others
This newspaper undertakes the
organization of its young people in
to news clubs, not in the custom
airy way--not TO be satisfied with
having them sell few copies; but
the 1ribune-Independent approach
es the task In more serious ana
earnest manner. II aims to estab-
lish the finest news-club organiza-
ton OF Its kind in the country, and
To make an effective contribution
to the success OF hometown boys
and girls.
To Deyelope Leaders
One Of the chief aims of the clut
Will be to teach boys and girls the
fundamental principles OF leader
| ship. The club hopes to plan a pro
} gram of big things. that will chal
l lenge the best efforts of all IN
q club members.
I'll The program will be educntiona
y and st ito .sasae time Will ssinl
Il late initiative and self-reiiance
a the members.
Boys and girls who really wan
: to get somewhere, Will find In thi
club their best opportunity.
TO EIece Officers
There viii be no joining fees
Membership in the club will be free
to all who sell the Tribune Inde-
pendent Boys and girls Will have
the opportunity 10 elect all the
officers OF the organization. in
inluding president. president
secretary. and treasurer All meet
ings will be conducted in IA busi-
ness-likc way.
rhe promoters believe this will
be a great training for the young
sters.
Apply Now
All who desire to beome mem
bers of the acknowledgement
NeWShOyS' Cluh must mako annli-
cation at once Within few days,
the call for organization will be
made. II you wish To join. write the
the Tribune-lndependent. at Colum-
bia and st. Antoine: or call RAN
dolph 27O4 at once. leaving your
full name. address. and telephone
number
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-02-24
Medical Club Honors
Detroit Physician

DIR. II. Markoe medical director
OF the Fairview Sanitorium, In this
city. and director In the colored
ward at Herman Kiefer Hospital
has recently been appointed chair
man OF the Committee on TuDercu-
losis OF the National Medical AS
ISOLATION.
\, The appointment was made by
SDr. M. o. Bousefield, OF Chicago,
twho Is president OF the associa-
ton, and II was approved by the
executive board chairman. The
appointment was accepted by Dr.
Markoe, in full realization or the
duty and responsibility involved.
Other members OF the committee
are: DIR. WHEREFORE Williams,
Chicago, ILL.,: DIT. r. s. Whitaker
Las Angeles, Calf; DR.. j. r. Mea-
dow. Little Rock, Ark; DIR. X. L.
Jones, Charleston. w. Va; DIR. l..
l.. Allen Milwaukee. Wis; Or.
Peyton +. Anderson, New York
City.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-02-24
General Conference
To New York Church

Jackson. Miss. Just seven years
ago Emanuel AME Church. OF
New York. which was accepted by
the A. NJ. L. Church recently in SEES
sion here az the seat OF the 1886
General Conference was store
front church with only eighteen
members
The pastor the Rev d. Ware
Nichols, whose eloquent speech
landed nine votes against five fol
Atlanta, Ca, TO secure the session
is a native of South Carolina anc
is only 80 years old.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-02-24
NEGRO CUISINE
DRAW S YALE
Professors Wife To
Study In South

New York-Mrs. Carl l.. Cannon
wife OF Professor Cannon OF the
Yale University library, and MISS
Hope Spingarm. daughter OF j. r..
Spingarn, president Of the N. A. A.
C. p, will make tour OF the South
early in March for the purpose OF
studying Negro cooking recipes and
other matters of colored folklore
Their tour will extend from Phiia-
delphia and Baltimore to Charles
ton, Savannah. and New Orleans
mrs. Cannon Is writing q Negro
cook book. In conjunction with
Walter White. secretary OF the ~
A. A. c. r.. and Is anxious to OBJ
tain as many recipes as possible
and to meet famous cooks through
out the South.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-02-24
George N. James
Makes Fine Record

George N. James, recognized
Democratic leader and veteran In
political circles. Is at present su-
pervisor OF census Of American
business in Detroit. under the De-
partmcpt OF Commerce. He has
several colored employees working
in his department. and says they
are making good on their jobs
MIR. James Is eminently qualified
for this position by training. being
a graduate engineer and n student
or political science. He has many
friends and a large following
MIR. James was a candidate for
tnq Office OF County Drain Commits
sloner.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-02-24
Hold Conference

New York--A 20-day conference
TO discuss various phases OF Negro
business and the opening up of bet
ter economic opportunities for col
ored boys and girls Is being cos
Quoted at Hotel Dumas under the
auspices OF the New York branch
of the National Race Progress As
aociati0u
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-02-24
HAMPTON QUARTET

New York--T n q well-know Il
Hampton Quartette passed last
weelo visiting i'm Harlem, and
while here. filled engagements In
and around New York. The quar-
tet is one of the leading group of
singers in the country and have APP
pcared in the leading cities of A
merica and Europe.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-02-24

Ut's the Talk Of the TOWN. "
WHAT
Tho Jnbberwock, Friday, Feb. VI,
al Brewster Center.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-02-24


Above is the likeness of Frank
Crosswaith. brilliant speaker and
labor organizer. who will deliver an
address at Bethel A. NJ. T.. Church,
Sunday. Feb. rs. at D. m. He
visited Detroit last year. and spoke
at the Y. NJ. c. A.
Mr.. Crosswaith was born In
Frederichstad, st. erik. Virgin
Islands, but came to U. S. as a
youngster, still In his teens. He
began to work In this country as
an elevator operator. In order to
earn a livelihood, while studying in
the night schools of New Cork City.
He is a graduate OF Rand School
OF Social Science. where he now
teaches.
The Washington times., 1934-09-01
Foirwoy Chips

Bernie Freeman, of The Times
staff, who ballyhooeS PinehurSt
during the winter, pays glow
ing tribute to Indian Spring .
after a practice round there. IT.
George Marlowe, whose spirit
can't be downed. bemoans
the illegal hole-in-one (only near
one in his golf career) he
scored. happened at Rock Greek
Park the fifth hole, If you're in.
terested when the flag wasn't in
the cup. try again, George. {.
S. G. Leoffler, jr., 10, and George
Graham, is, sons Of the conces-
sionaire of the local muny links
and manager of Rock Creek, re-
spectively, were competitors in the
Uptown" tournament young
Leoffler leaves soon for Clark
Prep, Hanover, N. H., where he is
a three-Sport star. hopes to enter
Dartmouth in the fall of 1885, and
looks like he'll do the Big Green
some good on the gridiron. j. E.
Hutchinson, jr., won't be on hand
when women golfers of Kenwood
compete for his trophy Monday,
being on his vacation. no won.
der Gus Kupka has iron nerves on
the golf course he's working on
the new scaffolding being erected
at the Monument.
The Washington times., 1934-09-01
Pickups And
Putouts

Lefty Jewett threatens to de.
Sert semi-prO baseball. unless
fortune smiles upon his pitch
ing efforts. Harry O'COnneIl,
Chicago detective, guards Bar.
ney Ross, who stakes his weller.
weight title in the return meet.
ing with Jimmy McLarnin
Thursday night in New York. =.
Joe paddy" Bush says the
1884 football season can't come
too soon for him. Dick Nelson
University Of Maryland back.
field man, has seldom seen a
receiver snatch one Of his
passes. usually rushed to the
ground by charging alien line.
men. Len Walsh, assistant
football coach at G. w. and his
bride, the former Miss Dorothy
Mitchell, will make their home
here when the Colonial squad
returns from its Camp Let's,
Nd, training camp.
The Washington times., 1934-09-01
WOMEN PLAY
|NKENWOOD
TOURNEY
BY GEORGE A. SIMPSON

ny OEOhNE "A. SANNk 0ON
Once again comes the Labor
Day holiday period and District
golf clubs will celebrate with in
creased activities.
Practically every club has
scheduled events, while the public
links will play host to record num-
bers. In fact, today, tomorrow
and Monday will be marked by
the zing of shots over all District
fronts.
Women members of Kenwood
Golf and Country Club will be
particularly interested because ].
E. Hutchinson, jr., has donated
a trophy for them.
Competition, which win be 10
holes medal play handicap, is
scheduled Monday. The winner
will receive q replica OF the
trophy with prize to the runner.
up and low gross scorer.
Over at Washington Golf and
Country Club, a three-day handi-
cap tourney will be in progress for
men. A contestant can play any
number of rounds he desires,
specifying his lowest net round as
the one he wishes to submit for
the tournament.
Club Championship
Qualifying rounds for the mems
club championships at Indian
Spring and Argyle are to begin to-
day. Schedule Of events for the
holiday period follows:
TOMORROW
Manor-PreSident'S Cup (men).
Misunderstanding tourna-
ment.
Observation-Disclosures handicap
tournament.
Beaver Dam-Flag tournament,
(men.
Observation-Disclosures tour"
nament (men).
Argyle Qualifying round, mems
club championship.
Kenwood- Sweepstakes (men).
Indian Spring-Qualifying
round, mems championship.
MONDAY
Manor-President'S Cup (men);
Flag tournament (women).
Washington-Handicap tourna-
ment.
Woodmont-Handicap tourna-
ment.
Beaver Dam-President's Cup.
(men): driving, approaching and
putting (men and women.
Argyle-Qualifying round, mems
championship.
Kenwood Flag tournament,
(men); Hutchinson Trophy, medal
play handicap (women).
Indian Spring-Qualifying
round, mems club championship;
flag ament (men and
women.
Bannockburn - Sweepstakes,
(men and women.
Columbia-Two-baI, best ball
tournament (men).
Belle Haven-Cross country
handicap (men); pitching, putt
ing and driving (men and women {.
Chevy Chase-Secretary'S Cup
medal play handicap.
The Washington times., 1934-09-01
GOLF ENTRIES
CLOSE MONDAY

Entries for the Keefer trophy
tournament for women golfers
close Monday at noon, announces
Mrs. Frank Roger Keefer, it's
sponsor. The tournament, which
will be SO holes medal play handi.
cap, will be held Wednesday and
Thursday at the Chevy Chase
Club.
Entries can be phoned to Mrs.
Keefer at Cleveland 1868 or
mailed to Mrs. Keefer'S residence,
1907 Porter Place N. w. The en-.
try fee Is 81.
The tournament is open to all
unattached players in the District
as well as those golfers attached
to clubs. Mrs. Alma Won Stein
ner, unattached, won the cup the
past two years.