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The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-10-27
Insurance A g e n t S
Hold Annual Confab

The Great Lakes Mutual Life In
surance Company, of Detroit, held
It's fourth annual agents confer
ence, at their headquarters. 30i II
Warren avenue. Oct. Is to 90. In
elusive. The conference was a
great success la every way.
II is he policy of the company to
bring together every year. all their
agents in Detroit and other cities,
for o three-day session. and the
event Is looked forward to with
keen anticipation.
The Purpose Oi the Conference
The purpose of the conference is
primarily TO discuss the work of
tho organization and to perfect the
individual representatives In mat
ters of efficiency in their work.
Some OF the topics discussed at
the recent conference included the
following: experimenting. Con-
tracts. Applications and Rate-cards
Revival OF policies. Advertising
Literature, "rhc Policy" Lapse
and Transfers. and Claims.
Inspiring Discussion
Inspiring discussions were also
held on such topics as THE Agent
As a Social Worker" "The Hous-
ing Act, and Stun Clearance"
personal Appearance and n.y.
giene" "1'he Value of Reading
Building the Company Through
Good Health" "a Bigger and Bet
ter Great Lake Building" and an
outline OF the Chartered Life I'm
derwrIters Course"
Three outstanding speakers
made addresses. Friday morning,
George Olmstead. manager of the
Mutual Benefit Life ms. Co., or
New York. was the speaker. Rev.
T.. w. Kelley. pastor OF. Scott NJ.
r.. Church. was the speaker Friday
evening. Kate Johnson. state presi-
dent of the Women's Federation or
clubs. addressed the meeting, sat
urday evening. She was introduced
by Mrs. Agnes Bristol, a director
of the company, and spoke on
"What The Negro Has Contributed
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five were interviewed and each one
Students interviewed
yerifi d Mr.. Lutcugki a'atement.
Approximately fifteen colored
stndcns were also called. Although
some OF them gave conflicting YER
sions. most of them agreed that
Mr.. Lutonski had not said any
thing against the colored citizens.
Looking up the records of those
who said ne was prejudiced. II was
revealed that some of these stu
dents had at some time or other
been in some kind Of trouble and
had to be chastised by the assis-
tant principal. II WAS also reveal
I'd that those who defended him
were mostly students who were
never IN trouble and received good
MARKS In their classes.
Orla Robinson principal of the
school, said that he and Mr.. Luton
ski would be very glad to go TO
every colorod church in Ham
tramck and explain this incident
10 the citizens, II they designate
the day.
Interviews with a number Of col
ored students. who had formerly
studied under Mr. Lutonski. reveal
ed that all Of them believed the as
sistant principal TO he fair.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-10-27

81 One OF the political leaders
among Michigan Republicans, who
has made rapid advancement In
popular favor in recent years, is
Hilbert Isblster. of Port Huron.
He Is the Republican nominee for
State Treasurer and his election
will give Michigan one of the most
officient treasurers In its history.
The following story OF MT.
.Iabister's career Is reprinted from
the Detroit News Of recent date:
"Since the Republican State Con-
xention in Flint, scores Of Repub-
Hem politicians have been asking
one another, who Is this Gilbert
H.Isblster we nominated for state
Trcasurer?"
Isblster Is some OF the new
blood" the Republican Party has
behn admitting It needs. soft-spoik-
On young man from Port Huron,
uhere his home town people think
80 well OF him that they have Civ
IN him five terms as register OF
d6sds and have nominated him for
1Ixth term. They are willing,
however. to hunt for new regis
~ OF deeds on the chance that
y3nIster will be the next State
tr2esurer. :.
e1sbister likes politics and II rs
: his ambition to rise In public SER
kvico. He was born In Port Huron "a
years ago and when he was IL
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The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-10-27
Eva Jessye Choir To
Inaugurate the Local
Concert Season Here

Whatever artistic attractions
may be presented TO Detroit pat
rons OF music and art during the
forth coming season. It Is the
opinion OF mrsic-lovcrs that none
will surpass IN performance the
wOrld-famous Eva Jessye. Choir,
which will open the concert season
here. Thursday. Nov. %, at Bethel
\. NJ. +. Church auditorium
Eva Jessye. director OF this fine
choir Is an authority on Negro mu-
sic. speech. and. custom. Madam
Jessye was born In Kansas. of
Texas and Oklahoma parcntnre
She taught school at Morgan Col
lege. but decided TO devote her
time solely to the dramatization OF
Negro expression
This gifted artist has written Il
book on Negro Spirltuals ana
Folk Tales" which is to be fonnu
In leading conservatories of music
and public libraries
Those In charge OF the recital,
announce that the demand for seats
has already begun. and predict that
a complete scll-out Of the large
auditorium will be recorded before
the night of the great choir's APP
pearance.
The Minneapolis symphony Or
chcstra deems this choir OF Negro
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REV. M.F. SYDES dies IN CONN.,,
FUNERAL TO Be HELD AT BET Hell

Roy. Marion Francis Sydos.
presiding elder OF tho Newport
district fo the a. w. T.. connection,
New ENGLAND Conference. died at
Hartford, Connecticut, Oct la. at
tho af, Of sc years.
he rcrr ms viii hc brought 90
Detroit for interment. Funeral
services will be held &C Bethel A.
NJ. r.. Church. Thursday. IS, nc l
p. m. with Rev. William III. Peck,
officiating Funeral arrangements
will be- In charge of The Dczon I'm
dcrtaklng Establishment, ani burl-
ii In Memorial Park Cemetery.
Rev. Sydcs was born In Eddy
Vile. Illinois. and had been pas
'oring for the paste AZ years.
He had pastored in Ohio. Illinois,
Pennsylvania. Virginia Connecu-
cut. and Rhode Island. He Is sur
vived by his widow. Blanch: three
'hildren. Mrs. Ruth Penn. wife OF
#. w. Penn. Detroit; Marion and
Annette Sydes.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-10-27
PUPILS WNDIcATE TEACHER
Postal Men Hold A
Spirited Meeting

AT the recent meeting OF the De-
troit Branch OF the National Postal
Alliance. reports OF the local res.
taurants cases were brought he
fore the organization, and revealed
that no satisfactory acton in the
matter had heen secured through
the courts.
The net results OF the local
restaurant ~ examination eases, as
outlined by the alliance, are as
follows:
a conviction In judge John A.
10! mes Court. 81 the test mOEy Il
the defendant. John Peterson, at
which time the Court advised the
plaintiffs TO seek advice from the
local \. A. A. G. +. Branch Judge
Boyne suspended sentence.
he cNil suits were started in
the Common Pleas Courts, and IL Is
alleged that someone in the Pre-
siding Judges office made the
notation that all cases were to be
heard before the same Judge
Jitlge Saunders was assigned the
first case. and had to take all three
OF them. lie refused 10 hear tn,
case without jury, and likewise
refused to allow the question in
challenging the jury, as to "whoth-
icr 90 not they wOHld cat-in an
establishment with Negroes"
he final disposal OF the three
eases in Judge Saunders Court
Nas as follows;
Thomas r. Solomon VS. John
Peterson. mo cause for action
Jesse j Anderson vs. John Peter
Fun, vcrdict with six cents dam
ages
Floyd II. Henson VS. John Pet
crson. no cause for action"
he case of Thomas r. Solomon
VS.. John Peterson has been appeal
ed to the Circuit Court.
Throughout the whole affair, al
more tolerant public officials hav'
tried to aid In the matter. Judg
Vincent NJ brennan took up tn
matter with his former partners 4
the restaurant business and tn
Restaurant Owners Association, /
an effort to remove whatever bal
riers had been placed In the wa
of reopening the cafeteria In tn
r. o. Building. He also made pos
sible conference between tn
restaurant men,. the committee o
the National Alliance. Congress
man Dingell and Ambrose O'Con
nor. executive assistant TO Post
master-General Farley. on the da,
of the dedication of the local Fed
eral Building Since that time
1 Congressman Dingell has taken III
the fight for some kind of food SER
vice for the colored postal EN-
Dloyees
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-10-27
alladega President
To Speak In Detroit

The Observation-Disclosures College
has perfected plans 80 entertain as
It's guest Dr Burl Gordon CALM
CHER. president of Talladeea Col
lege AT the clubs anniversary
ebYaiinon NOV n and 9.
rr Gallagher who IS an out
sanding educator ana scholar
81 rare ability. has ehoser Detroit
tei ihc second Time ,hc sailet
lpMa Into Vie EAf AVA e 'wnst
program Will he p 't'l tc
~ citi1eury ef peiroi Wiieh Isl
p nn' and mcdcgn ir fie,G az
+, fo education be wia
tuiedy q lecture ana H-Nlns pics
fH or edaCati'ral I.tiy.Cs aud
Negro NE IN The SNia sn, viii
be supported by local talent repre-
scntng the sororli.es aud lrater-
lniiie>
purie the past five months. the
| local Talladega COLLEGE Club has
accomplished splendid results.
From May 10 September the cluU
was Instrumental ia securing $500
for scholarships from Talladega
College. for students from Detroit
Three Young women of high
scholastic standards IN this COM
munity have accepted the awards,
and have matriculated IN Talladega
this term: namely Misses Pauline
Cain. Esther Randall. and Gladys
Berry The latter received an add
ditional award from the Delta Sig
ma Theta Sorority.
The public Is cordially invited to
attend DR. Gallagher's lecture and
celebrate with the local Talladega
College Club. especially senior stu
dents and their parents.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-10-27
Lovett Urges Voters
To Support Measure
For Co. Home Rule

Cadillac. Mich. Addressing a
Sunday evening forum meeting
ere recently on the County Home
Rule Amendment. w. =. I.ovett,
secretary OF the State Committee
promoting this measure. which will
be on the State ballot November 6,
said that many mistakes voiced by
critics Of the plan were not sup
ported by reading the amendment
itself. lie insisted that only the
amendment should be considered
by Michigan voters
He vigorously denied thai the
amendment. II adopted. could IN
any way result Tn abolition OF town
ships or school districts taking
the position that even though some
change mlrht he made In organza-
ton Of The county hoard OF super
Nisnrs, the township supervisors
would continue In office as now.
"rhe record shows that this is
aheOlutcly not. rs often charged a
Detroit movement for Wayne Cunn-
IL alone." said Mr.. Iovott "a dOz-
'en years aeo at Lansing, and IA.
many legislative sessions. Detroit
could have secured submission of
an anne dment satisfactory "a
Wayne County II 1t had been limit
ed to that county such were the
assurances of legislature leaders.
/ But Detroit representatives de-
cilned to accept benefits which
could not be made available at least
TO other Michigan counties desir-
ing To secure increased economic
and efficiency in the county sys-
tenn.
"This enabling act authorizes the
Legislature TO pass few bills pro-
viding alternative forms OF coun-
ty government, all subject 10 re-
CONTINUED on Page 81
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REN. j. \. CHARLESTON. pro-
grCsshc pastor Of 81 Paul a. NJ.
r ChurcA. who urges the mcm-
hers of his race to increase actiyi-
~ in creating and supporting Ne
gro business enterprises. He says !.
"The Memorial Park Cemetery
should be appreciated and patro-
nized by all Detroit Negroes, I've
cause Of its excellent location am
facilities. 1t Us beautiful and well
kept and the en-, r nnoot. 'es~&3k>
.qshorc 5e . spU8 aored hv~x
should pa.ror Shop. 42S3 lastly,
is a Negro enter iS1seadnd ShiN
ing solve some of our ecofcen
problems. II Is also a concrete OK
preston OF self-reliance and APP
probation.
Every nation. race. and indivi.
dual Is interdependent on the 9th
cr This fact makes racial contri-
buttons Indispensable; for who re-
spccts perpetual beggars? In the
Negroes struggle for economic cN-
lstence nothing will help more
than self-help and production. Ma
tire lends aid 10 economic pro-
grcsS for men of color, as il does
for other racial groups This Is
tone by what may be called 1.-THE
law of consumption II not only
makes production possible, but also
Indispensable. 20 continue exis-
Icncc
"'l'he men of our group respon-
,ihlc FOR the successful operation
of Memorial Park Cemetery have
made a step in this direction They
have established an cnterpris,
which not only furnishes a decen,
burial place for our dead, but al
so employment for the living"
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-10-27

New York President William
Green of the American Federation
OF Labor has written to the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
ment OF Colored People promising
of discrimination
against Negro applicants for un-
ion membership. A the same time
he denied general discrimination
against Negro workers existed and
said that while "they are free TO
Join most all organizations char
tered by the American Federation
OF Labor, we have been somewhat
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-10-27
tWsSi., hington Lotes A
Wealthy Citizen

Washington, ID. c. James Ot-
| taway Holmes. one of the wea TN
Jest colored citizens of this CITY.
died here recently, az The age OF
n years. He WAS stricken with
paralysis about three weeks prior
10 his death which occurred at
Freedman Hospital
Mr.. Holmes was prominent III tne
circles OF this city, and for many
years owned ANA operated an eN-
cursion boat which piled up ana
down the Potomac River. some
years ago. he also operated large
shoe store in downtown Washing
ION. and conducted other success
full business concerns, including
store in the large muni-
cipal market
Mr. Holmes accumulated con-
siderable wealth and real estate
He was the uncle OF J ). Edward
Williams. OF Detroit who has been
a loyal member Of Second Baptist
Church for the past eighteen
years
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-10-27
EPISCOPAL BISHOPS URGED
TO ENDORSE ANTI-LYNCH BILL

.,rnn,. mdt.a,t,, ~, r,o canara,
con,on,,nn - ~, rra.,o.,.n, rn,s-
en,,l rbnrrh r,.,,i,r ~, "a viii
adnn, rtsntt,inn ,,ryine nassare
~ sea,,al anft-f,nesinr XII IN
,a., radp,.ds, vlt,,t 1yhftn eer.
,a,,,. ~ ,ha >,ti1,,.f ,stnciat,or
,.n, r.fnraa
~ - .' ','' - .A ~. t, D'Tlv1
; ',i'''. '',"'' " N ~ $500,
aug ''iF'u P" a.
iaN 20 E'l ~
pointed ~ 'h' cure ''''i''il'' p'isn.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-10-27
School Head Is
Exonerated By Students o n
Charg es Of Discrimination

81 Michael I.utonskl as
tant principal of the Copernicus
nlor High School OF Hamtramck.
y at the recent meeting which he
He'd for colorcd students? Why
fere the cOlorcd students singled
Al from among fifteen hundred
ther students to be chasctised?
these were some of the questions
hat could be hard among Ham
|<{amck citizens last week.
MI The answer TO these queries
sVere forthcoming, when a repre-
tentative OF the arribune-lndepen-
6ent. al the request Of citizens,
allied on Mr.. Lutonski early this
&tek.
Lutonskl Surprised
HThc assistant principal seemeu
mite surprised al the attitude taxi
81 by the citizens. and denied hay.
Ing said that the cOlored, the jew
ieh, and fhe urkrian students were
tho worst groups In school,. SIR.
Lutonski said that complaints have
been coming In from various mer-
(UulllA VI the community dlltb liib
That colored students were de-
BtrOying their merchandise on the
way home from school.
II called them In separately
MIR. Lutonski continued. because
thought It would be better 10
solve this problem among them
selves. rather than in the midst OF
white pupils. ] told them that they
had the same idea AS that held by
Students who came from the Polish
parochial school and the Jewish
students, that the teachers were
picking on them. This Is probably
the statement that was misinter-
raotcc. | also called in the students
who had studied at the Polish
school last semester, and gave
them similar lecture"
10 prove that he had done this,
the assistant principal broadcast
over the schools modern loud
speaker announcing system. for
students who attended tho paro-
chlal Pchools last semester. About
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-10-27
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR
SEEKS TO END DISCRIMINATION

disappointed because of the lack
OF a general response ON the part
of the Negro workers TO become
affiliated with organized labor
we appreciate fully" the letter
concludes, the difficulties to be
encountered and are doing all We
can to overcome them"
Members OF the y. A. A. c. y.
picketed the convention hall in San
Francisco recently urging the A.
+. OF l.. to lower the color bar In
tn 81 national and international
unions discriminating against Ne
gro applicants for membership.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-10-27
GREAT LAKES TO
co ON THE AIR
OVER STA. WXYz

The Great Lakes Mutual lnsur-
ance Company, with headquarters
AZ 3Ol +. Warren. will begin a
series of radio hroadcasts this
week
NJ l.. Walker. treasurer of the
ccmpnuy. VIII speak over Radio
station WNNI Friday night, Oct.
26 "a 1880 o'clock. and tell the
public Of the dramatic progress
made in recent years by this out-
standing business institution Stint
lar broadcasts viii be featured by
Great Lakes at the same hour. each
Monday and Friday night for the
next three week. The public is in
vitcd to listen in
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-10-27
JURIST URGES CONTINUED PROTEST
AGAINST BARRING or WILLIS WARD
by UNIVERSITY or MICH. OFFICIALS

Public Indignation against the
barring OF Wills WaFd from the
Georgia Tech. football game. by
Coach Harry kipke and other Of
licials OF the University OF Michi
gan IS Still ~ white heat. an
avalanche OF protect rs pouring
iniO the offices OF university heads.
Among the protesting citizens are
scores of prominent members of
the of N alumni white as we'll
rs colored. one Of the most bitter
opponeis against this recent act
Of race discrimination on the part
OF the university is Judge Ira
jayne, presiding Judge OF thp CIR
cut Court, ANA Il member az The
Doard of directors OF the Nation
al Association For the Advance
ment Of Colorcd People.
IN an interview with Tribune
independent representative We'd
nesday, Judge Jayne declared that
the barring OF Willis Ward wa,
an act of discrimination which
should continue 10 be protcsted
vigorously, so ms to create public
sentiment that will make unlikely
for such disgraceful act OF col.
or discrimination To recur at tn,
university I'm the future.
Typical Letter
Z. typicai sample of the letters O
protest received by he universit
from white citizens. is that of AT
torney William Friedman. of th,
I law firm of Friedman, Meyers. ant
Keys. Dime Bank Building. Detroit
The letter reads as follows:
Mr.. Fielding II. Yost
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor. Michigan
Dear Sir:
ON behalf OF myself and many
other University OF Michigan grad
yates. | am herewith protesting at
the conduct OF the Athletic De-
partmen of the University in re-
fusing To play Ward In the game
with Georgia Tech tomorrow. /
heard rumors some time ago that
Ward would not be played, but un-
I'll this week could not believe that
this could happen at the University
OF Michigan. This unheard OF and
discriminatory treatment of IA fine
young man who has done SO much
for Michigan athletics has aroused
more resentment at our University
among the alumni MS well as laity
than anything else know of since
my graduation. III Il came to
question OF either playing Ward or
cancelling the game with Georgia
Tech. there should have not been
the slightest hesitancy in the can
collation. Of the fame.
The action of the Athletic De-
partment In playing the game with
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-10-27
Local N A A c P To
Hold Meeting Sun.

'ihr monthly meeting Of THE To-
cal *. a. A. Csr branch viii be
hold Sunday or IS. at ~ m. at
Cdivary Baplis, CMtch Clinton
anl Jos Campau Special business
viii be transacted Members are
nr4cd To ho present
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-10-27
Rev. j. T. Smiley Is
The Guest Of Honor
AT A Dinner Party

Rev. j. T. Smiley. pastor OF the
First Baptist Church of Pratt City
Alabama, Is the house guest OF Mr..
and Mrs. w. ID. Mosely, 5l57 Vine
wood avenue.
Sunday afternoon. at o'clock,
Mr.. and Mrs. Mosley gave n din
ner party In honor OF their dis
tinguished visitor. Other guests
present were: Henry Pierce, James
McFall, James Trimble. ]. ID. Hin
ton, DR. A. G. Toodle. an elabo-
rate menu was served
Rev. Smiley will remain In the
city during the next two weeks.
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To America" All three addresses
were highly inspiring and instruc'
tive.
The work of the conference was
In direct charge OF l.. G. Blount.
vice-president and secretary: and
G. Collins Miller. agency director,
All the officers. directors. and Of
flee employees were present ut the
sessions. and ach played his part.
Persons who visited the confer
ence and spoke briefly were: Al
torney Percival II. Piper. Rev. VIII
liam H. Peck. Fred Allen. g. w
Jackson. Mrs. c. S. Smith, V. A.
Bristol, A. n. Lake. Mrs. X. l..
Brady, Mrs. S. Coleman. John
Dancy. Jack Johnson. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Everett Watson.
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singers so worthy Of hearing, that
IL has engaged to transport them
a distance OF approximately 1900
miles from New York city to
Minneapolis for a single concert,
This Is considered n rare copli-
ment to Negro achievement In a
particular line OF endeavor.
The Eva Jessye Choir is UNI
questionably an organization OF
which the race can we'll he and
certainly Is Justly proud.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-10-27
Miss Halloween To
B e Crowned Wed.
u, THE Queens Herald

The big night Is almost here.
Miss Halloween Will be wearing
her qucenly crown Who will be
the Queen Of Halloween llavc
YOU voted. yet? Have you secured
your ticket? If yu haven't, YOU had
better hurry and do so
Halloween night. which come ON
Wednesday. Oct. 81. viii see some
Mrhv rirl wearing the crown which
entities her 20 rule over the Merry
Makers halloween partN. Tine Ar
tiatic Temple has been chosen for
the setting, and Chester Current
and his Mathematics" have been
sDcered 20 furnish the music.
pfr this AFFAIR mn, and don't
fail tn bring Your votes with you
if you wish 10 win a lovely award
Cnfestanfs Standings
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Cntesianis Stnndlngs

Dance with the "Queen Of HAL
Iowe'en" Artlstlce Temple, Hal
Iowe'en Night. Oct. 81.