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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-24

EDITORIAL
First 4ady Spealss


MRS FRANKLIN D. RO0sE-
WELT stated "a an address before
the Nationrf = y 90 Convention
IA Philadelphia that 81 is difficult
for me to understand how we call
ourselves Christians and at the
same time treat certain racial
groups as we do.
Again last week n Washington
the First Lady Of America spoke
bluntly of the injnstices accorded
colored citizens. courageously. she
attacked the practice Of spending
70 to y times ap much on the cdu-
cael0n Of 4 white child as on that
Of a colored one in the South.
ADVOCACY Of equal distribution
e school funds for colored and
white children win cause both the
President and his great partner,
both fighting Tor human Justice, to
lose caste in the country which
surrounds Warm Springs, Georgia.
Twelve million coIored citizens.
however, viii arise and call her
blessed.
So far as we know no other First
Lady has ever spoken forcefully
against Americas fragrant injus-
tice to tenth Of the population.
Among the many unusual accom-
plishments Of AIRS. Roosevelt, apea-
king for squazs deal for the Am
erican Negro. is perhaps the most
important. Too frequently new
deals and square deala include
everyone else except Negroes
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-24
Illinois NAACP Head
Wants Dubois Ousted

BLOOMINGTON, nl.- (cNs)-
The Illinois State Conference of
the N.A.A.C.P. passed resolutions
last week calling upon the nation
al body to remove DR.. Dubois from
the editorship of the Crisis; and
also to drop him from the board
of directors. Condemning the at
titude of Dubois favoring segre-
cation the Illinois body claims that
such action is necessary to clear
up the position of the Association.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-24

Commenting on the recent inno-
vations local undertakes while adj
nitting that the modern funeral is
keeping pace with developments ir
other lines. declare that they have
had no calls for the grass enclos-
IRE here.
Mrs. Robert A. Elliott, a we'll
known undertaken of East Balti-
more says that there is now no
calls for black funerals except
from the Oblate Sisters. The pre-
vailing colors, she says, are light
and moderate gray and pink.
Some undertakers, however, say
that the sadness attending the fun
eral rites will never be eliminated
and that in the very nature of the
thing it will not approach the jazz
spirit. Among those of this belief
was Mrs. George Fl. Holland. All
however, state that the black. cas-
ket is not wanted often in the mod
ern funeral
Cost Advances
Another fact brought out at the
conference was that the cost of dy-
ing has advanced along with the
cost of living. While stock car
ried In manufacturing plants are
priced FRI m $s5 70 $4,000, the ev-
erage casket costs from $3.50 to
$3.50. New methods Of embalmine
including erasures Of disfigurations
FOR accident victims and life col
Grafton we're discussed.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-24
Negro Funeral Directors Say
Black Caskets Out Of Date

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma
Now sisters and brothers, rise and
stand;
Wen shimmie shawable to the Pro-
missed Land"
The above lines may soon be-
come the final words of the mod
ern funeral if the tendency Of un-
dertakers to take the sting out OF
DEATH" by the use of less sombre
caskets, continue to grow in bur-
ials.
This spirit was emphasized at
che recent conference of Funeral
Directors in Oklahoma City where
a 100000 exhibit of modern fun
eral caskets and vestments showed
that the dark, black, purple and
white caskets are things of the
past and are being replaced with
pink, orange and other gay colors.
In fact, it was stated that the
modern jazz" spirit had overtak-
en- even the procession to the ceme-
terry and that while the sadness,
which usually attends funerals, can
never be eradicated. they may be
"modeInizedv in form and fashion.
Eve;t the bleak mound of cold
clay and the open grave have been
STRIPPED of some of their terror by
an innovation in the form of a
grass grave enclosure which covers
the grave and is said 70 be lnncb
N demand.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-24
Dixie Company Has
It's Bluff Called

MONTGOMERY, Ala. Threats
of the Southland Manufacturing
Company here, to discharge its
three hundred coIored girl employ
ees and to close it's plant, if forced
to pay NRA code wages, have a.
mounted to nothing more than a
weak bluff.
This statement is made by John
P. Davis, executive secretary of
the Joint Committee, who says,
To-day, 300 girls are still work.
ing, at minimum wage of $12 a
week, and not SO. And the COM
pany has not moved away"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-24
NAACP PREDICTS
BITTER struggle
TO GET BILL PASS

WASHINGTON, D. c. (spec-
jail clandestine. but vigorous
and well-organized plot is at work
to kill the costigan- Wagner anti
bill in the senate, it was
charged here Tuesday by Walter
White, secretary of the National
Association for the Advancement
of Colored People.
The measure is being blocked by
a small group Of senators contain
ing some members from northern
and western states as well as the
usual southern senators. the Ma.
A.C.P. statement charged.
"a poll of the Senate taken
three weeks ago reveals that there
are enough votes favoring the mea-
sure to insure passage" declared
Mr.. White. Since then resolutions
favoring the bill, passed by such
powerful and large organizations
as the Y. w. c. A., the C. M. e.
Church and others have won over
to the measure several other sena-
tors. Most recent advices from
Washington reveal that 81 votes
can now definitely be counted for
the bill; 80 senator's are opposed,
and IL are as yet undecided. In
the House a combination Of north
ern, western and border states
congressman, together with a few
from the south, insure an over
whelming majority for the bill.
But a small bloc of senators,
some from the south and few
from the north, are desperately
trying to prevent the bills being
voted on. Some of these senator's
come from states where the Negro
vote is large. Thess senator's fear
that if they vote for the bill they
may antagonize some white voters
and they know that If they vote
against the bill they will surely an
tagonize all of their Negro consti-
tuents and many white ones.
Fight Kidnapping; Ignore Lynching
"a bitter struggle is ahead if
the bill is to be passed" declared
Mr.. White. "At least fifteen lynch
ings have been prevented since the
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CONTINUED from Last Week.
Fight for Public Accommodation

Fight for Public Accommodation
During its Is years Of existence,
the National Association for the
Advancement Of Colored People
has constantly fought for equal ac-
commodatioa in public places and
against discrimination based on
color or race. During this quarter
century many notable battles have
been won for Negro advancement
and the Association has been sue
cessful in stemming the rising tide
of jim crowism in many parts Of
the country.
A prolonged battle has been wag-
ed to end restaurant and hotel dis
elimination Shortly after the
founding Of the Association. the
New York branch formed a vigil
antes Committee for the active
prosecution Of all infringements Of
the Negroes legal rights. A vigor-
GUS attack was launched in color
discrimination in public places as
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-24
UNA Gusts Francis

NEW YORK Lionel A. Francis
was dismissed as president general
of the U.N.I.A., Inc, at a special
meeting of the organization last
week, and Miss Henrietta Vinton
Davis, first assistant, named as ac-
ting head untifthe August meet
ing.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-24
Chicago Aviator Plans
Flight to Tuskegee In.

CIICAGo-(ANP)- Col. J, c.
Robinson aviator. left here satur-
day for Detroit on an American
Always plane where he will COM
plete plans with Captain c. r. Cot
fey for the mass formation trip to
Tuskegee institute on Friday NOR
ming.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-24
Negro Picket Killed
In Lcngshore Strike

GALVESTON, Tex In disor-
ders resulting from the bringing
of so strike-breaking longshore-
men from Cameron, Tex, to the
Clyde Mallory Lines dock here by
trucks, Negro picket was fatally
shot and second wounded. Three
special officers were arrested.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-24
Foreign-Born League
Holds First Meeting

NEW YoRK-The BCdlin Ne
gro Foreign-Born Citizens League
held its first public meeting at
Lafayette Hall, 18th Street and
Seventh Avenue, Sunday.
why West Indies and AL For
eign-Born Negroes Should Be
come Citizens" was the discus
sion theme. H. s. Bonlin former
Pinkert detective agency work
er, is fotihd6r 81 tie league. shl
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-24
Odd Fellows Lose
Hall in Los Angeles

LOS AIJGELEs-(ANP)- The
Odd Fellows Han, located in the
heart of the downtown district,
valued at $4,000, and a lot viii
be lost this week unless some i'm
mediate method of meeting pay
ments is found.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-24
Major Parties Name
3 Negro Candidates

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind (CNS)l
Henry ]. Richardson and DR.. Theo-
dore Gable were nominated on the
Democratic ticket for State Repre-
sentatives, and Robert L. Broken
burr on the Republican ticket for
the same position in Marion Coun-
ty and Indianapolis last week.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-24
Boley, Okla. Wants
Dubois AS Mayor

BoLEY, Okla.-A proposal has
been drafted to ask DR.. w. E. 3.
Dubois, editor of the Crisis and
professor at Atlanta University,
to run for election as mayor of
this all-colored town of 5000 per-
sons.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-24

Nanny and Her Cabin Boys"
direct from Radio City's Music
Hall and Harlem In New York. are
one Of the featured acts on this
weeks big-time vaudeville bill at
the Paramount theatre. Ninth and
Pine Their act Is entitled "Revu-
sicalp and the four coIored boys
are said to bring a whirIwind var
iety of new steps from the east.
This flashy colored act and five
others are featured on the Para
mount stage. This bin brings vir-
ginia LeRae, Seattle opera star
who recently tfiamphed wflh me
San Carlo opera company here.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-24

Seven members Of the McKeone
family present From the Arena. :
Mann. Peters and Maye in ''Miles
Of Smiles Leola Mcdowell in
woodland Echoes and Maxine
and Bobby in Canine Capers"
rounds out the bill.
"Thirty-Day Princess" starring
Sylvia Sidney and Cary Grant, is
the first-run picture.
BLESSED Event." starring Lee
Tracy and Dick Powell, is the re
vivaIg picture for one showing
each day 1t noon. Popular aanaia-
sion prices govern this house.
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Once Rich Woman Dies

CHICAGO (ANP) - More than
$4,000 is reported to have been
spent in the furnishing of her re-
sidence, by Mrs. Claudia Hunter,
who died from the effects of an
Aatdaebile accident, Wednesday.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-24
Vets Lose Breakfast
Fighting Jim Crow

WASHINGTON One hundred
colored and white bonus marchers,
who tore down a restaurant sign
which read For Whites only"
were dispersed and denied free
breakfast, Thursday
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-24
Va. Liquor Store Has
Four CoIored Clerks

RICHMOND, Va.-Four colored
clerks have been chosen to go on
the staff of this city's fifth liquor
store, which is to be established
this week.
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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-24

Best Advertising Medium
Of is Kind In The
Pacific Northwest
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1934-06-23
ST. THOMAS MEMS CLUB
SCHEDULES PICNIC

On Thursday, July 20, the Mems
Club of st. Thomas Church will con-
duct its annual picnic. This year, in
stead of selecting distant location
for the city folks, Powderhorn Park
has been secured for the church's use.
Those who attended Newell Park, St.
Paul, remember the good time every
one seemed to have. Between the
games, contests, prizes, diamondball
game, good food, and other features
Of a picnic, all were happy and en-
joyed themselves. These same fea-
lures will be present this year, and
a wholesome good time is promised to
all. The lovely part of the location
this year is the point that most of
those interested will have but few
blocks to walk to the affair instead of
using their cars or the street cars.
Jess Stevens, president of the Mems
club, stated all Twin City Churches
are invited to the Picnic, and st.
Thomas issues a warm welcome to its
friends. Look for further details next
week in the Community Voice, The
Twin City Herald.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1934-06-23
. PERSONALITIES
By Nellie Dodson

Here and There: The Cities will
lose one of their most poular young
married couples with the departure
of CHARLIE AND MAGGIE BUGGS.
Real people,, both of 'em >. SONNY
BERRY says that he might" go to
University of Iowa next year, while
BILL THOMAS has some vague idea
that he Knight" return to University
of Minnesota ALICE BURNS,
who deserted the Windy City for the
Minnesota campus, took five compre-
hensive exams to finish two year
General College course in one year,
and received scholarship to Univer-
sity of Illinois for her trouble. Not
bad, Ell? q. CURTIS HARRIS was
the only one at the Debutante party
who was fooled by that gag DICK
MANN pulled. I mean when Dick
filled a glass with water, put a piece
of lemon into it, and started calling
out, "Nice cold lemonade! Right here,
folks!" Curtie grabbed a glass,
gulped down the contents, and didn't
know what it was all about until he
had done away with most of it. Haw!
. The Is University of Minnesota
goods selected as hostesses for the Is
Wampas Baby stars who came here
for the Shrine doings were better
looking than the Hollywood gels,
everyone thought :. / saw a strange
Gable the other day who was just
too good-looking. Must be one of the
summer school lads Il hope). The
next person who calls me up before
nine o'clock in the mawning will get
the receiver banged down on him. No
foolin' :. =. BILL McQUERRY came
into town on one of the Shriner spe-
Gals but had to go back to Chicago
the same night. Also heard MAUI
RICE McGAVOCK was around for
while. AL NORTH with the attrac-
tive eyes) hasn't been in town for
long, but the femmes are angling al
ready. AL will probably wiring my
neck for this, but just couldn't re-
sist the. temptation! Tsk, tsk, tsk.
The Dunbar Art and Literary Clubs
hobo party was a big success. The
quilt was awarded to Miss Ora Fin
ney.
The st. James choir gave big pow
WOW at Glenwood Park. Races were
won By Dorothy Williams and G. Cook.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1934-06-23
sr. PAUL NEWS
Mrs. Willie Mae Moore
sss Rondo St., Apt. 1

Miss De Vaughnia Coleman enter
tanned group of friends at a bridge
luncheon Tuesday at the Coleman's
Cafe, Dale and Rondo, in honor Of
Miss Frances Cason of Carmen, Ill.
In the evening the group motored to
the Phyllis Wheatley House in Min
neapolis, where they attended an en-
tertainment in honor of Twin Cities
high school and University graduates.
The entire group declared Miss Cole
man charming hostess.
Furnished Room-Quigley's, 63S
Rondo, st. Paul, phone Elkhurst 1888.
The three Mitchells, James, Law
renee and Bobby arrived in the city
in their car Monday morning. They
left their home in Pasadena, Cal,
Thursday, June Ia, and completed the
trip, distance of over two thousand
miles, in less than five days.
They will spend their vacation with
their grandmother, Mrs. Sable Bridges
and their aunt and uncle, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. w. Morrow.
The boys are the sons of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Mitchell, former residents
of st. Paul.
BARBER SHOP OWNER DIES
A. Welsh, who was one of the old
est barber shop owners on Rice St.,
passed away Wednesday, June 20, at
Ancker hospital about 8 o'clock. Com
plete arrangements have not been
made at this writing. ,r
Mr.. Nathan Moore of 1886 Rondo
st. was the honored guest at a birth
day dinner given in honor of his 18th
birthday. Seven guests were present.
Cards and dominoes were played and
enjoyed by all. An old-fashioned din
ner was served instead of one of to-
days light liquid luncheons. The
guests were Mr.. Willie Harris, Mat
thew Scott, Wick Stewart, Tommy
English, Jean Thomas, Albert Nc
Cray, and Coleman.
Little Johnny Fowler, Jr., of 345
Harrington Ave-, had birthday party
June 10. Little Master Fowler cele-
brated his second birthday. There
were Is guests. He received a ball,
anklets, and a garden set as some of
his many varied presents.
Little Norma T. Riley of 271 Rondo
St. celebrated her second birthday on
June II. There were about 20 guests
present. Little Miss Riley received
many useful presents.
ARTHUR TODD INJURED
Mr.. Arthur Todd was seriously hurt
Sunday, June II, while returning from
fishing trip. Mr.. Cox and Ed and
Don Doty were also badly bruised and
hurt. Mr.. Todd is still in a very bad
condition.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1934-06-23
EIr. Cecil Newman, ,.-
Editor, Twin City Herald,
st. Paul, Minnesota.

MT. CeCu newman, -s.'sF .-5
Editor, Twin City Herald,
St. Paul, Minnesota.
Dear Sir:
Please allow space in your paper
for st. Paul News, Square Deal Club
of st. Paul wish to say a word. We
are still alive and we look forward to
the steady enlargement of the princi-
pies of equal opportunity. All we ask
as American citizens and taxpayers
is a Square Deal conducting sound and
orderly relationship with each other
on the basis of uniformity of oppor-
tunity of all the people. With in
terest of necessary Government re-
trenchment, humanity and relief of
the taxpayer and we shall continue
to demand no raise in taxes in the
city of st. Paul.
We believe in the principle Of high
wages. We favor the principle of the
shorter work week and shorter work
day. The Negro citizens of America
to enjoy the full benefits of life, lib
erty and the pursuit of happiness and
to maintain equal opportunity and
rights as American citizens. Also to
reduce the heavy burden of taxation.
20 use all available means consistent
with sound financial and economic
principles to promote the welfare of
the whole people-recognizing that
real relief to unemployment must
come through revival of industrial
activity and the promotion of which
our every effort must be directed to
promote the welfare of all the peo-
pies. Separated by segregated lives
or opposed in purposes and principles,
the White man and the Negro of this
country must unite in principles and
program on equal opportunity in this
time of unprecedented economic and
social distress.
We advocate the full measure of
Justice and Protection of Negro la
Dor, Negro rights and equal oppor-
tunity of jobs. AS the Constitution
of the United States has given him
as an American citizen equal rights to
ail-special privileges to none-the
American Negroes are facing a situa-
ton today in every city of the United
States. Jobless men and women by
the thousands are fighting the grim
battle against want and starvation
while factories and stores refuse to
employ them on account Of color.
We, the officers and members of the
Square Deal Club Of st. Paul, MIMI,
wish to help to work out a program
which win remove the cause Of class
struggles and social evils. All fair
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1934-06-23

minded and progressive citizens to
unite in a mighty movement against
the present drift into social disaster
and in behalf of Sanity, Justice, Peace
and Freedom.
Sincerely yours,
EDMUND M. HILL,
President of Square Deal Club of
st. Paul, 1873 University Ave,
St. Paul, MINI.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1934-06-23
CONTEST CANCELLED

Because of the long drouth period,
the annual Twin City Health Commit
tees Lawns and Gardens contest has
been cancelled, according to an an
nouncement made by the chairmen of
the contest.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1934-06-23

Arthur F. Moot efficient county
commissioner from the Fourth Dis
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1934-06-23
LEADERS ROSTnUM

Herald readers are free to express
their sptnions ON subjects OF general
interest In these columns. Letters
should be brief and to the point con-
tanning not more than zoo words. All
communications must be signed. Names
Of writers viii he omitted II requested
from correspondence Published. Eli-
tar reserves right to delete objection
able psrtions or cat letters to specified
length.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1934-06-23
MINNEAPOLIS GIANTS

The Minneapolis Giants have gone
to Red Wing, Mimi, to put on game
to put them in shape for their game to
be played in st. Paul.
Please send your party news in to
me,
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1934-06-23

Nominees in the county coroner
race were Dr. Gilbert Seashore, in
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1934-06-23
HERALD VISITORS

Alec B. Moore, Sacramento, Calf,
Orange Kingsbury, Edward Woods,
Otto johnson, H. J. Prescott, H. E.
Washington and C. Mingleton, all of
Los Angeles.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1934-06-23
CONFINED TO HOSPITAL

Mrs. Henrietta Neal Turrentine is
confined to the Fairview hospital with
serious illness. Her condition is re-
ported critical.
Evening star., 1934-02-11
L|PSCOMB RITES
WILL Be TUESDAY
Veteran Real Estate Broker
to Be Buried In Oak
Hill Cemetery.

Funeral services for Lisle Seton
Lipscomb. 81, well known real estate
broker here for half q century, who
died yesterday at his home, 3148 q
street, will be held Tuesday morning,
followed by burial In Oak Hill Gem
etery. The hour and place of the
services will be announced later.
He died of injuries suffered when
he fell on the icy pavement Wednes-
day.
Mr.. Lipsconlb was member Of the
Association of Oldest Inhabitants of
the District Of Columbia, the Sons Of
the Revolution, the Mayfiower So
ciety and the Georgetown Citizens
Association. He also had been .
member of other civic and fraternal
organizations until recent years.
He was a native of Washington,
born in the Mount Pleasant section
Of this city. where his parents had
moved from Southern Virginia. He
was a son of William Corrie and
Mary c. Gallagher Lipscomb, who
were among the first persons to estab-
lish their residence in Mount Pleasant.
Mr. Lipscomb had resided for many
years at the home where he died and
maintained offices in the Investment
Building.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Corinne Macfarland Lipscomb. A
brother, Andrew A. Lipscomb, who
died about Is years ago, at one time
was assistant United States attorney.
Evening star., 1934-02-11

by - persons. Agreements were
reached out Of court with 90 Of the
owners, while successful condemna-
ton proceedings were Instituted
against the remaining IL.
Both Cases Sustained.
The appeals taken against the Cir
cult Court jury's findings were filed
with the Stats court by Wager 8.
Brown and Joseph A. Trimble, accord
ing to county oficials. Attorneys for
the county commissioners informed
the board several days ago that the
findings Of the jury had been sus-
tanned by the Court Of Appeals in
both cases.
Other owners whose property was
condemned in court were Alpharetta
Davis and Powell Johnson, who did
not contest their cases when they
were presented; Lulu A. F. Hanson.
Emma C. Bergdoll, Samuel D. Shep-
ard, Mary C. Leet Richard G. d.
Bennett. John r. Swant0n, Ene1
e. Dellinger and Henry s. Frisbie.