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The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-04-07
BISHOP GRACE
WILL SEEK A
N E W t RIAL
End Arrest Follows
Release On Bail

New York Attorneys are work
ing hard 10 secure an appeal in
The case Of bishop" Charles Man
uel Grace. of the Church OF Prayer
for All People. which is TO come
up in general sessions in Brooklyn
April b.
The prelatc was convicted Of
violation Of the Mann Act, In
Brooklyn Federal Court three
weeks ago. and sentenced 10 one
year in the federal prison. The
clergyman faces charges preferred
by Miss Minnie Lee Campbell. 81
vear-old organist IN his cult, who
claims that Grace is the father OF
her seven months-old baby.
Immediately after his conviction
on one charge. the Bishop" was
re-arrested, following his release
on $500 bail. and was arraigned
In special sessions court, but he
Ivehemently protested his inno-
Icence. claiming he was persecut-
ed on account OF his religion.
Grace appealed his conviction In
the three-day Mann Act trial. This
trial was spectacular and sensa-
tional. including the fainting OF q
white woman, who appeared In
court 10 identify him as the father
Iof her ll-year-old son.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-04-07
DEVELOPMENT OF OUR own

and one OF the outstanding nations
OF the earth.
IL Is profoundly regrettable that
only few OF your people realize
that there is a great moral force
tho divine power--at work In the
world. More powerful than any
force OF arms.
IL is most significant that the
entire world OF the dark races has
now got the spirit of liberty and
Is seeking for an adequate read
justment demanded by implacable
necessity.
From far of Egypt we hear the
cry OF free and independent Egypt,
from far of India we hear the cry
of free and independent India,
from far Of Indo-China. Phillip
pines and thousand islands In
the Southern Pacific Ocean, we
hear the cry OF justice and free
dom. Now, ladies anu gentlemen.
let me tell you right here distinct
lively that the object OF forming an
Aslatic League Is TO give n salts
factory answer TO these earnest
cries. Realizing the present con-
ditlons now prevailing all over the
world OF dark races. and japan IL
the only colored race which has
climbed to the top OF the ladder OF
freedom and Independence by
uniting themselves together and
acting as one man acts, represent
ing the only unconquered race on
the globe. and also her destiny, In
it's ultimate fulflllment calls for
uplifting the dark races now sup
pressed. Our honor and pride made
II our duty to lead all dark ma
tions to new life. Indeed. our
task and responsibility are so
great and important that Japan's
failure would be detrimental 10
all dark nations. because she
holds the chief key TO the develop
ment OF all dark races.
by all means Japan's maintain
ance OF peace In the Orient Is the
best mems for japan TO make
contribution TO the world peace.
Japan has realized this great mis-
sion and because OF her under
standing OF this she remains calm
In the face OF world opposition.
Continued on Page %
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-04-07
BAKER BROTHERS INDICTED
ON ENLIGHTENMENT CHARGES

feet the status OF the latter in
stution. which is now undergoing
preparations for rc-opcning
Twelve Counts
The indictments were drawn up
from the evidence presented by
Eugene G. Sauer Government in
vcstigating agent for the Depart
mcnt OF Justice. Neither OF the de-
PENDANTS testified AT the prelimi-
nary hearing.
The counts and the charges are
as follows first. embezzlement OF
800 on January 10, 1882; second,
of $1.653.02 on April Is. 1882 ;
third, 81 900 on September 26
1882: fourth. $7SS on April 81
1892: nth. $500 on February "a
1892: sixth, $500 on January %
1882; seventh. $45 on April IA.
1881: eighth. $1,000 on December
10. 1891; ninth. $1,000 on Decem-
Der &c, 1881: tenth. $50 on Janu-
airy 2S, 1882; and eleventh. two
Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds OF
81 900 and $500 value. May %,
1882. The twelfth includes the al
legged destruction OF records listed
in the following paragraph.
Destroyed Records
ION September /, 1898" the in
dictment count reads. the defen-
dents, with intent to defraud the
Prudential Savings Bank, did mu-
tilate. destroy, abstract and con-
ceal certain records or general
ledger accounts entitled Savings
Deposits.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-04-07
TRADE GROUP
PLANS HEALTH
w EEK MEET
Meeting To Be Held
At Greater Bethel

The health committee OF the
Booker T. Washington Trade AS
ISOLATION. DR.. Il. G. Boddie, chair
man. has arranged a vesy interest
ling program, whieA VIII b. pre-
scented at Greater Bethel A. M. II.
Church. Tuesday, April 10. at p.
m. The original plan to hold the
program during the first week OF
April has been changed because
of conflicting dates.
The Allied Medical Society. OF
which DR.. II. +. Simms is presi-
dent; also the Detroit Medical So
ciety. OF which DR.. ID. Givens Is
president, are expected to be rep
resented by their memberships.
The program will be as follows:
DIR. w. II. Orr. DDS. will pre-
sent the views OF the dental pro-
fession. His subject is dentistry
and its Relation 10 the Public
Joseph II. Tandy, PHI. G. VIII talk
on the theme subject, The
Pharmacists Contribution to Heal
ill.," James J. McClendon, NJ. d.,
will discuss the phase OF the
health problem as 1t concerns the
physician.
All of these mon are successful
and outstanding "a their respec-
tive fields, and the public will re-
ceivc from them valuable facts
and information relative to the
maintainance OF health.
The music for the occasion VIII
be furnished by the junior choir,
of Ebenezer a. NJ. +. Church. un-
der the direction of Mrs. +. Gary
The public Is invited
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-04-07
Josephine Bedford
Begins New Job

Mrs. Josephine Bedford, 1851
Greeley avenue. following an
nouncement last Wednesday of
her appointment to the Wayne
County Board of Superintendent
OF the Poor. by the Wayne County
Board of Auditors. took over her
new duties April l, and Is receiv-
ing the congratulations of her
many friends OF both races.
This is the first time a colored
citizen has been appointed TO this
position In Wayne County and this
mark OF recognition Ia deeply APP
preciated by the colored public.
Mrs. Belford, who Is a Demo
crat. replaces August Berwernitz
a white Republican. Mrs. Bedford
was born and educated In Rich
mond, Va. She is active In local
political, social. and business cir
cles and is identified with a num-
Der OF civic organizations.
Among the specific duties dele
gated by law to the Superinten-
dents of the Poor. are the follow
ing: They have charge of the
County Infirmary and provide
suitable places In which to keep
the poor; they ordain and esta-
blish prudent rules. regulations
and bylaws for the government
and good order of the poor houses
and county infirmaries. and for
the employment. relief. manage
ment and government of the per
sons therein; they employ and APP
point all necessary Officers ana
servants: they purchase furniture,
implements. provisions and mater
ials necessary for the institution !,
they prescribe the. mileage rate
for transporting poor persons To
the county infirmary, they rendci
, the Board of Supervisors an an
nual financial statement OF all re-
ccipts and expenditures They pro-
vide In their discretion for the
support of poor persons who may
be idiots or lunatics. They con.
tract with the Board of Regents OF
the University of Michigan TO send
patients to the university hospital
for treatment.
In her new position AS Superin-
tendent of the Poor. Mrs Belford
will have opportunity to render
large service In interest OF the
munity. Her position pays $l,6OO
81 500 year.
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wontN-fOurih street aud Michigan
avenue where l.. ; Atkinson. No
gro grocer. conducted store 40
1901 East Twenty fourth street
The shooting took place shortly
after "a shiny new car drove up ia
front Of the polling place and four
white men, having dark hair and
complexion. rushed from the mat
chine into the store IN a threat
ening manner. The car bore no
license plates.
The men began beating Doug
, lass Gregg. colored Democratic
Judge of election and attempted 10
drag him from the building
Outside the door Finley saw
what was happening and rushed
TO his associates assistance.
Finley answered gunfire with
gunfire. lie fell MORALLY wounded
with u bullet in his heart. but MOI
before he ffssd twice at the at
tackers, seriously injuring one.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-04-07
Tolan. Questioned

Eddie Tolan. track star and
worlds fastest human" was re-
leased Sunday night by assistant
Prosecutor Philip Neudeck to APP
pear for further questioning Mon
day about a traffic accident In
which an eighty-year-old pedes-
TRAN was seriously hurt.
Tolan told police he was driv-
ing east In Gratiot avenue and had
turned south into Sheridan avenue
when the aged man. Anthony Han
sen. OF 1890 benton avenue walked
into the path of the machine.
Hansen Is In Receiving Hospital
with serious head injuries. fractur-
ed collarbone and bruises.
Tolan, who lives at 6092 Hazelett
avenue. Is % years old and Is ON
ployed as an accountant az the
Wayne County Register OF Deeds Of
flee.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-04-07

elected because OF his constant
disturbing OF the meeting by in
terfsring with every speaker. hav-
ing no regard whatever for the APP
peal of Jesse Mitchell. no was
presiding over the meeting. The
first uproar started, when Mitchell
1 called upon James II. Marshall
pastor of the First Baptist Churci
VI Southwest, &c open lhe meetihi
with prayer. Mr.. Lucas immediate
ly rose and objected TO the prayer
saying that he did not believe In
prayer and had not prayed In forty
years. and he continued TO inter
fere with every speaker, until he
created snch excitement that the
meeting could not be continued.
until he was elected"
Elder Michaux said that he put
Mr.. Lucas grip and hat where he
could get them when he was being
taken out, and for this Mr. Lucas
desires To collect $4,000.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-04-07
ST. LOUIS CITIZENS HONOR
REVS. GOMEZ and TURNER

prominent citizens gave brief, but
interesting remarks Among those
pledging whole-hearted interest In
the election of these outstanding
leaders TO high church rank were:
Mrs. Annie Malone. president of
Poro College. Rev II + Abbott.
pastor of the Union Memorial NJ.
n. Church; Rev. Milton Thompson,
pastor OF the Berea Presbyterian
Church; DR.. c. X. Edgehill, pastor
OF ST. John A. NJ. Il Church: Rev.
II. s. Stanley. presiding elder OF
tho A. NJ. +. Church. and Rev. ].
X. McClain. pastor Of Lane Taber-
nacle G. M. e. Church.
Rev. Gomez, former pastor Of
Bethel A M. r.. Church in Detroit,
now pastor OF 81. Paul A. NJ. Il.
Church and Rev. Turner is presid-
ing elder OF the c. NJ f. district
here.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-04-07
Special Election To
Be On April 3Oth

Lansing. Mich.-Official certifi-
cation of the special election to he
held April 80 on the question OF
authorizing the expenditure OF
| $37 .S74.4 ASS for State unemploy
ment relief. was mede laet week ",
the Department OF State.
| Election instructions sent tc
county clerks did not mention the
controversial subject of a qualiflca-
ton of voters. New state laws per-
nit only taxpayers to cast ballots
on elections involving issuance of
bonds. and the attorney general
has given an opinion that only
real and personal property taxpay-
ers. will be qualified TO vote on
April 80 The method of deciding
which voters are taxpayers, Is TO
he left TO local election officials.
The question to be placed before
the voteFs is whether the State
shall issue bonds and use the mon
ey for unemployment relief thru
construct on of hospitals and 9TH
cr public works.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-04-07
DePriest's Resolution
Given Fine Support

Washington, ID. C.--An investi-
cation OF the exclusion OF colored
persons from the House public
restaurant was approved Tuesday
by the House Rules Committee.
II voted favorably on resolu-
ton by Congressman Oscar De-
Priest, OF Illinois.
The proposal will no doubt be
presented TO the House for action
early In April.
Mr.. DePriest questioned the
right of the chairman OF the Ac-
counts Committee. Representative
Warren, Democrat. OF North Caro-
lima, to keep members OF the col
ored race out of the restaurant.
1i5 Sign Resolution
Mr.. DePriest on Monday obtain
ed the 145 signatures necessary 10
force House consideration OF his
resolution TO investigate the bar
ring OF colored people from eating
In the restaurant
The resolution, which has been
before the Rules Committee, Is to
be considered by the House on
April ..
Earlier. Chairman Warren, who
supervises operation of the res
taurant, defended on the House
floor, his action In barring colored
persons.
Warren Opposes Colored
Warren said he Is opposed to
any change In the present policy.
but he told the House II was en-
tirely up 10 the membership to de-
lCnnfinned on Page %
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-04-07
REV. MICHAUX.
DENIES CHARGE.
in LAW SUIT
Claims Janitor And
Usher Elected Lucas

Washington, ID. C.--In a recent
interview with newspaper men,
Elder Michaux. the famous radio
preacher of this city, declared that
tbs charges made <against him by
w. Herman Lucas iii his suit fol
$500 damage, are entirely false
Elder Michaux, I'm his interview
stated as follows:
The charge made against me-
by Mr. Lucas, OF ejecting him from
IA meeting held at the Garnet-Pat-
terson School auditorium. by the
Industrial Savings Bank for its
depositors in the interest of its
re-opening. il all untrue. Lucas
was put out by the janitor and one
OF the ushers."
Objected To Prayer
Mr.. Lucas" he continued. was
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-04-07
KANSAS CITY POLITICIAN SLAIN
BY CANCSTERS IN ELECTION

Kansas City. Missouri. March 30
A reign OF terror swept down
upon the polls Tuesday in The mu-
nicipal election. leaving four
slain one Negro Democratic
captain and II injured from bru-
tai sluggings IN the bloodicst and
most liercely contested balloting
in Kansas City's history.
These violent disorders came on
the heels of one of lhe most bit
ter campaigns ever staged here
that brought out record vote oi
222.000 retaining the Democrat,
organization in power. Democrat
ic control had been challenged b,
the Citizens-Fusion ticket tina
elected two members OF thG city
council
The first to die in tbe 6utbreal
was William Finley, &c. Negro
Democratic precini captain. wh'
shot II out With gang OF raider
who rushed mo polling place a
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-04-07

st. Louis. (ANP)--A citizens
Committee sponsored a most out
standing successful testimonial
dinner here last Friday evening
honoring Rev. Joseph Gomez and
Rev. w. J. Turner. two of 81.
Louis most prominent ministers
who are candidates for the bishop
rlc In their respective churches.
the A. NJ r. and the c. NJ. f.
The committee In charge were
Prof. Frank l.. Williams, princi-
pal OF vashon High and Vocation
al School. chairman; Rev r. X.
Boyd. founder OF the Abundant
Life Society. master OF ceremon-
les: Atty John Diamond Wilker-
son acted as secretary; John w.
Hays and Mr.. Fay p. Everett were
the Initiators OF the affair.
An excellent program was rem
dered. Miss Margaret Newell play
ed and Mrs. Everett sang. Many
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-04-07

Murdered Mans Widolu To
Get $4,000 From Killer Cop

Although the police trial hoard
eNonoraied him OF criminal liabil-
ity for shooting 10 death on Sept
,. 1892, colored barber shop por-
ter. a Circuit Court jury drt ai
Monday that Patrolman WilIin
iin<r s 600 ray lD aA aMn
WIDOW Mr. .le-tit Cfoweii s5npt
The pltrolmHn wio IS atiechei
10 The icthnnc station dreMref
that the shooting occurred when he
stopped trOW"il in an alley io
question hnl iIinzr saii ht iircd
when Crowoll reached INTO i pock-
ct but he evidence failed 90 SUBJ
Stauiiaie his contention
The suit was heard before Judge
Allen Campbell
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-04-07
SCHNEIDER TO
PUSH HOSPITAL
PROBE TO END
Deplores Existing
Conditions AS
Unpleasant
Asks Proper Care
For Afflicted Cases
HY Josephlne Ilelford

4 Ray d. Schneider, county audi
Ior, declared Wednesday that he
Attended 10 continue his inyesti-
X,tiOn Of the privately owned
pitfalls In Detroit. al the pres
1cht time said Mr. Schneider.
|"thcse institutions are not giving
these unfortunates the proper cdre
land treatment and intend To do
Everything in my power To see that
these conditions are remedicd."
II Is evident that Mr. Schneider
lis sincere In his desire to see that
every person afflicted with tuber-
culosis is given the proper care.
And he deserves the whole-hearted
bupport OF every right-thinking
person in the city OF Detroit.
4 These deplorable hospital condi-
lions have existed for years, and
probably would have continued to
kxist II Mr.. Schneidev had not
had the courage to come out. In
-. face OF bitter opposition. and
hll the people of Detroit how
noe private institutions are being
0Hated.
|1r. Alexander l.. Turner, a
Iaber of the Wayne County
1ical Society, American Medical
1oty and Michigan State Medi-
0ociety, In. commenting or Mr..
ntder's investigation said, II
always been my contention
/& onIy proper institutions
- permitted to opsfate. 3,
<# 1or 20 properly Combat
III 1r |ooIs . patient should have
.(f1 1nn and wholesome sur
roundines; (2) proper ventilation
a ~ hospital; g ample 1000
az pIoanant environment; 'o)
proper medical care.
III gives me great pleasure,
DR.. Turner continued, Ito adu my
endorsonnent to Auditor Schnei-
der's investigation."
n a quite evident that those OPP
poSinr Mr.. schneider are prompt
"a nv Interior motives. Mr.. Schnci-
der Il merely asking that these
unfortunates be given the proper
care and treatment and Is piac-
inr the humanitarian sign ABOVE
the dollar sign and we can consul
ar ourselves fortunate, tha' we
have a man OF the type OF Kay ~
schneider holding public oliSe'
who has the courage to cell the
people the truth about these con
MS and also attempt 90 'ehi
.1(y them.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-04-07
Postmaster Huston
Makes Fine Record

Acting Postmaster Roscoe p
Huston ~ Detroit. distinguished
himself and his city by making the
highest grade In the examinations
of applicants for the permanent
postmastership. according TO an
announcement by Civil Service Of
ficials in Washington. ID. c.
Because Of Mr.. Huston's high
grade, II Is believed his appoint
mont to the local postmastership
will be a certainty.
Mr.. Huston Is making fine
record in directing the business OF
the Detroit Postoffice. and his
friends congratulate him upon his
achievements.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-04-07
|Scottsboro Mother
To Speak Here

Mrs Ada Wright. mother OF one
Iof the Scottsboro boys, and Lee
Gallagher. defense attorney for
Dimmitron, Torgler. and their
companions. In the German Reich
stag Fire Trial. will be In Detroit
for the first time. Sunday, April
Is. at the Hollywood Dancing
Academy. 4649 Woodward avenue.
at 3 p. m.
Mr.. Gallagher played an import
ant part In the Tom Mooney de-
Tense IN 1917. and has been prom
inent in every outstanding labor
battle OF the Pacific Coast, since
then
Mother Ada Wright will appear
with Mr. Gallagher and will tell
about the newest Developments On
the Scottsboro case.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-04-07

REV. X. l.. BRADBY, pastor OF
Second Baptist Church. AL Mon
roe avenue. will start series OF
Sunday night messages, in a cru
SADIE against the evils affecting
colored citizens in Detroit
The series begins April and
continues through June "a. The
subjects for April are: April s,
why We Perish: April Is,
Leadership True and False;
April %. business and Profess
sional Responsibility; April 90.
Social Evils and Blockades 10
Culture" The public is invited.
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-04-07

President OF Southern University,
whose brilliant rise from Louis
lana cabin TO the presidency OF
Southern University at Baton
Rouge, Louisiana. reads like n
story of Horatio Alger. The Insti-
tute which he heads ranks as one
OF the most progressive OF the
Land Grant Colleges OF America.
(ANP).
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-04-07
RACE VICTIMS
d E N lie D OWN
u UNDERTAKES
White Morticians Get
Negro Corpses
After Fire
Colored Nurses And
Doctors Ignored

LtWlbnrg Na IN q fire which
a,sifpN the local Transient Re
liel lure4u Home her. carly last
saturday seventeen were burned
20 dcNh aud approximately scl NJ
~ seriously injured Following
The disaster. "a Federal investiga-
tion was started immediately TO
determine the cause of the confia-
grafton and TO fix responsibility
The tire was one Of the worst in
the history OF Lynchburg. 1870
homeless men were lodged In the
building when the flames were
discovered Some we're burned 10
death IN their hunks. while others
who attempted TO flee by the lone
stairway, were forced to jump for
safety as the flames destroyed the
wooden stairs About 100 individu-
ais of both races came through the
catastrophe uninjured
Started In Kitchen
Grease which was used Tor
making gravy for the mems break
fast, boiling over on a hot stove
located In the basement, near an
open elevator shaft. is said to HAYS
caused the fire The white cool
said the grease caught fire and b
grabbed pail Of water and three
It on the flames, but II ony serve
to spread the. fire. The Kittens
was immediately j enveiopeH y
\ em0ke and fire, which rose up n
i elevator shaft TO the sleeping qua
ters above. Within ten minute
the two-story frame structul
was In flames. The fire depart
ment was summoned. but befor
. they could quench the flames, thu
interior OF the building had beer
Quilted.
The homeless inmates awoke 10
Continued on paQe 5
The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-04-07

MISS CiRNIE PYRD. whose
likeness appears above, is the ef.
ficient secretary OF the Tribune-In-
dependents Newsboys and Girls
Club. which meets each Monday at
: p. m. at the ST. Antoine-Y. NJ. c.
A.
Al the meeting Monday, the LIST
cash prize was awarded TO Matthew
Rucker of Ecorse, Michigan. who
sold the largest number of papers
last week Two cash prizes VIII
also be offered next week
The club has large enrolment
of wide-awakc boys and girls. re-
siding in all parts of the city. Sew
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