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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-17

and hardships Of the sea they
were hardy and brave, but their
health was not of the best and.
they lived in constant terror
of the anger of bullying skip
pers and petty officers.
The teamSters. also, have
their soft spot. They have suf-
fered themselves to be taken
over and racketeered by hood
lum leaders at various times
Skinny, understood organizers,
entirely unconneCted with the
profession of teaming, have
moved in, assumed control, ter
rorized the men, slugged the
dissenters around, assessed the
members special fees for the
nrivileCe Of BELONGING to their
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-17
And as to Dir. Hearst

MR. WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST joins Mr..
1VA Lippmann in a bland denial of democratic
principles Every service essential to the life of
the community writes the elder advocate of safety
first, must be taken in hand by special corps Of
citizens representing the best intelligence and direct
ing power within the city. Private pursuits must
be laid aside and the most experienced and efficient
man in the community must dedicate their abilities
to its service and to its rescue from this all-embrac
ing threat"
Quite obviously Mr.. Hearst goes bit beyond the
position which Walter Lppmann prepared to
take Just around the time of the last deadne. Mr..
Lippmann has said mere than to express the
attitude of certain confused people in a particular
community. Mr.. Hearst. or his agent, seems to Sug
gest that is the time for America to try its
experiment Of out-and-Out FaScism. 1 aware
that this word has been employed little carelessly
Only the other day roOter at the Yankee stadium
was incenSed because the umpire called strike"
when ball passed little below the knees of Babe
Ruth. Rising to full height. the embattled fan
shook his fist at the official and shouted out You
Fascist"
But when anybody begins to talk about a little
selected group taking charge of affairs and wiping
out the threat of the masses, 1 think that are
being urged to take the road down which Hitler
staggered. I will agree with all the editorial writer's
who view the San Francisco situation with alarm.
But think they are looking in the wrong direction
A few even have seen the San Francisco strike as
the beginning of the proetarian revolution. To me
it seems another march on Rome.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-17
PODERJAY CASE: JIGSAW PUZZLE
Detectives of Too Continents Seek to Put Pieces Together
BY PAUL HARRISON
NEA Service Stan Writer

NEW YORK July IA police official heads the search for
~ enlisted
tracing patching evidence gathered from half
which holds
battling mysteries founders weller of cleus
Ivanovich PoderJay sits cell
Infatuated helpless queoners The suave
p bigamist and swndler charged with suspicion OF
murder"
Marguerite Ferrand, who while the
Poderjay him Miss Tufverson so that any
thing wonderful happens will have money"
the Pooer
of having pofted
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-17

1t is bound to enlist against
organized labor, however just may
have been the original complaint,
the force of that public opinion
which ultimately Yields the whole
power of government.
When that happens, organized
labor is bound to lose and to be
the victim of a severe reaction
EVEN the most democratic COM
~ munity, in recognizing the
right to strike, will not recognize
it as an unlimited and absolute
right. AS a matter of fact, in
any severe test the right will be
found to be limited.
The state will permit the Strik-
ers to attack the profits of their
employers; it will not permit
them to starve a city or paralyze
it's whole economic life or shut
down essential services on which
QcDeIlO IIlC lICdlbll anu bl4C &C
curity of the whole community.
The state will tolerate strikes
if they hit only particular groups
of employers and shareholders; it
will excuse inconvenience and
some economic loss. But it will
strike against a strike which is
general, which is vital, which is
broadly destructive.
That the general strike is
political weapon is well known to
all experienced labor leaders. They
know that it is suicidal or folly
to call general strike to settle
specific dispute.
A general strike is the last re-
sort of labor when it is fighting,
not particular employers, but the
political power of the government.
1t is a weapon to be used against
tyranny or to promote political
revolution.
In either case the strikers mean
to strike against the state, if they
are not fighting political tyranny
or engineering revolution, if what
they want is simply to remedy
grievances or to improve their
position within the existing order,
then the general strike is a wea-
pom which cut the hands of
those who WELD it.
II
1T is obvious that no observer
Il at a distance is competent
to have an opinion on the meas
ures which the authorities in CAL
ifornia ought to take. But the
policy which ought to govern
their specific measures is clear
enough.
They must insure to the people
of San Francisco food, fuel and
security of person and property
This will require force. The force
should be so adequate that it
need not be utilized. should be
so impressive that it will not be
resisted
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-17
PASTOR WILL SPEAK AT Y
The Rev. Morris HI. Coers to Be
Heard Tonight.

The Rev. Morris H. Coers, Thirty
first Street Baptist pastor, Indiana
Boys school chaplain and WKBF
Friendly Philosopher" will speak
on The Five Greatest Things in
Character Building" at the Y. M.
c. A. bean supper at $40 tonight,
There will be special music.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-17
Send Them Back

OOK at the facts-a small group of employers
l. brought about a strike through refusing to
to make certain minor though vital concessions. 1t
is suggested that alliance of efficient men
in the community. should take over the task of ad-
miniStering civic affairs.
Ironically enough. this little knot of faithful
thinkers quite possibly might be made up of the
same small number of employers who fomented the
general strike. Their action may not have been as
stupid as it seems. Possibly the business men of
the coast decided that this the proper time to
take things over Fortunately, the more than 10000
men who are out constitute an army which is fight
ing for their rights. The police and the national
guard ought stand with them shoulder to shoulder
because the union members constitute the only bar
rier which lies between San Francisco and Brown
Shirt front.
The workers are fighting for the union, and
refer both to their own and that one in which we
all live and have being. You not indlct
entire nation. No more a free people fighting
against tyranny be terrorzed by cannon, tanks and
the various gases which make those at hand
a little sick. Sometimes you get the effect
here in New York. And I still think that the
lswless employees should be restrained and if they
don't like it here 1 see possible objection to send
ing them back where they came from.
tCopvriEht 1884. bv The Timesl
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
LEFT AS DEAD BY
mob; ALBANIA
NOW FREES HIM

Tuscaloosa, Ala, June 9-An-
nouncement made Thursday by Dis
trict Solicitor Edward DeGraffen-
reid that the case against Elmer
Honey" Clark had been nolle
pressed and that Clark freed Of the
charges, had promptly left the state.
brought to a drab conclusion one
Of the "sorriest" episodes in Ala
bama court history.
Same Old Story
On the second of August, last year,
white girl living in the country,
was attacked and killed. Blame was
placed on colored man.
Three colored boys were arrested
Dan Pippen. Jr., A. T. Hardin and
Elmore Clark.
The boys denied their guilt and a
subsequent investigation by Off
Gals Of the Southern Commission
on Lynching practically established
their innocence.
Soon after the boys were taken
in custody, the international Labor
Defense, already busy with the
Scottsboro boys, sought to inter
cede with counsel for these boys.
Kept /. L. D. Out
Whites in Tuscaloosa grew red in
the face and fought frantically to
keep the LID out Of the case. They
succeeded. i~
But meanwhile, sentiment against
the boys had grown to white heat
and the air was full of the spirit OF
lynching.
Late in August, the boys were
illegally taken from jail after mid
night, and started to Jefferson
county. On the way, the deputies
who had them in charge were met
by mob which took the prisoners
from them, carried them to the
woods and shot all three down.
The officers said they were sur
prised, that they were taking them
to the Jefferson county jail because
they had received a tip that they
were to be lynched. Some persons
have charged that the deputies were
in league with the lynchers and
point to the fact that they had no
order to take the prisoners from the
I 4 I tuscaloosa jail jail -
Pippin and Hardin weres shot
dead, Clark, handcuffed to them fell
to the ground when he was shot
and the other two fell on him. The
mob left him for dead, but he regain
consciousness, broke his manacles,
and made his way to the home Of a
colored man. There officers picked
him up again.
No Roadway was ever made in the
investigation Of this lynching. Atty.
General Knight prosecutor Of the
Scottsboro boys. who came here to
make the probe. was shot in the
leg while doing so.
Clark claimed he was unable to
identify any of his assai,4nrs.
Since that time, last August. he
was languished in Jail, until last
week the State of Alabama, some
what shamfaced, quietly let him out
the back door Of the jail and told
him to beat it.
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
NJ A Y O r DEMANDS
COURTESY OF THE
CITY EMPLOYES

In a letter written to city de-
partment heads, Mayor Edward J.
Kelly demands that all city en-
ployes meet the public in cour-
teous and business like manner. The
text of Mayor Kelly's letter fol-
lows: "a fss:
at is essential that courtesy and
a business-like attitude characterize
the dealing Of city employees with
the public The taxpayer has the
right to expect polite treatment
from us-the taxpayer must re-
ceive every possible consideration
Several times, recently, it has
come to my attention that a slo-
venly, curt and independent atti-
tude has been shown by certain
city employees in their contact
with the public. This attitude is at
once unwarranted and ill-mannered.
"My desire is that every courtesy
be extended to business callers in
your department. The manner OF
your employees over the telephone
is important-be sure that every
contact with the public demon
strates our desire to serve. Instruct
all members of your department
that they must be pleasant, polite
and accommodating.
1--WE are continuously in the pub
lie eye-our responsibility is to the
taxpayers. Be sure your department
realizes its responsibility. Let me
have note from you outlining
your plans and ideas to increase
courtesy and business-like manner
in your department"
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
DEATH RATE RUNS
HIGH IN SOUTH

Washington, June 19-New Or
leans leads in the larger cities in the
number of colored deaths per 100
population. The figure is 23.5. In
order of their records during 1881
as released this week by the y. S.
Census Bureau, the z cities having
a population in excess Of 100000
people Of color, stood as follows;
New Orleans, 23.5; Washington, p;
Baltimore, 1919; Ne work, l6.2;
Philadelphia, 159; Chicago, 1873 and
Detroit 1872
This rate is much higher of course
than the rate for whites in the same
cities. In 1881, cities, four in the
north and three in the south report
ed death rates under 10 per thous-
and white population. The best
figures for people of color were 12.2
and 1873 reported by Gary, Ind, and
Baton Rouge, La, respectively. The
worst record among people of color
was from shreveport, La, with
death rate of IS. per 100 colored
population. The best records attain
ed were in Detroit, Akron, Youngs-
town, Asheville, Bessemer and
Miami, Fla.
DR.. M. o. Bousfield, president Of
the National Medical Association
commenting upon the figures said:
"The figures for the seven cities
having population Of 100000 or
more are especially Interesting. 1t
would apepar that the rate of 1872
for Detroit, the lowest in the group
is significant. Detroit has the best
program for the disqualification of
people of color with tuberculosis in
the United States. I say this, in
spite of the fact, that its program
has ben severely criticized and is
probably open to some criticism.
"The set up however, offers i'm
mediate beds Of every new case dis
covered, which in time takes the
case out of the home and subjects
it to control.
This is very important and re-
fleets itself in the constantly de-
creasing Negro death rate in De-
troit. *
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
new ORLEANS leads RACE DEATH toll

run-off against Griffith. The better
element became so alarmed over
Horizons hairbreadth escape in the
first primary that they stiffened
their resistance for the runoff. Re
sponsible agencies in all parts Of
the state sought the reelection Of
Horton to prove to the world that
Alabama would stand behind a
judge who stod behind his convic-
tons regardless of the sentiment of
the mob. But the overalls of the
Eighth district had the voting pow
er and they determined to place a
honest judge on the sidelines.
In the nomination Of a governor,
the Negroes Of Alabama seem to
nave been fortunate. The present
governor has been a somewhat col
orless character, lacking in those
broad social interests which have
characterized former executives.
Last Thursday, Bib Graves, COVER
nor from 1927 to 1881, was re-e1ect-
ed, the first man who has been able
to turn that trick in 80 years.
He defeated Frank Dixon Of this
city. During the campaign Dixon
explained his opposition to the fed
eral law, 100000 Negro children in
Alabama might escape life Of toll.
Graves was accused by Dixon Of
being the khan candidate and of re-
viving the khan.
However. during Graves, former
term as Governor, Negroes had
cause to be thankful for some of the
measures he espoused. One Of these
was the setting up Of state law en-
forcement commission Through
this commission the governor was
empowered to 60 into lawless COM
munities in which there had occur
red mob violence and take appro-
pirate steps to stamp it out.
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
Kills Policeman

Continued From Page One
house, MORALLY wounded and col
lapsed on the street. He was rushed
to the Provident hospital by pass
ers-by an died twenty minutes la
ter on an emergency room table.
While giving the officers her story
Mrs. Freeman shook like a leaf,
trembling visibly from head to
foot ~ No
Freeman, who was thirty-three
wears old had been on the force for
five years and had spent time in the
Wabash avenue station before be-
ng transferred to the Pekin station
where he was doing desk duty.
At the inquest Mrs. Freeman was
released from custody by a cor
oner's jury under deputy Benjamin
Grant, bnirgakbcfivet
Grant, bringing bac ka verdict Of
Unsuitable homicide. The jury de-
deliberated only few moments be-
fore bringing intheir verdict. Those
present expressed their satisfaction
present said that they had expected
jus such conclusion and were not
surprised by the decision.
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
JUDGE H0RTONIS
LOSER IN ELECTION

Birmingham, Ala, June 22-Lead-
ing in national significance in Ala
bama's run-off primary was the de-
feat of Judge James E. Torton in
the Eighth Judicial Circuit. Judge
Horton lost, three to two, to A. A.
Griffiths Of Cullman.
In retiring Judge Horton from
service on the bench, the voters OF
the Eighth district, which compri-
ses Morgan County, the seat OF
which is Decatur, indicated in the
best way they knew how their desire
to see the Scottsboro boys punished.
Judge Horton was catpulted into
the national spotlight when he was
chosen to preside at the second
Scottsboro trial at which Haywood
Patterson was found guilty and
sentenced to die. On a motion for
new trial from Patterson's at
torneys, Judge Horton set aside the
verdict in the second trial.
He rendered a painstaking legal
opinion in which he held that the
evidence produced by the state did
not justify the verdict.
There was an immediate reaction
thruout the state Judge Horton was
denounced, not merely by the masses
or mob, but by others who have
distinguished themselves as leaders
and directors of mob sentiment
Among these was former United
States Senator Thomas J. Heflin.
These leaders organized to pre-
won't Judge Horton from presiding
at the third trial. Judge w. w. Gala
han was substituted in his place.
At the same time, a mouth-to-
mouth campaign against Judge Hor-
ton was carried on, even before the
time for the first primary. The feel
ing against Horton had grown to
such proportions before the primary
that he decirded not to run, rather
than risk being defeated.
However, business and profess
siona1 interest in the District got
behind him and persuaded him to
make the race.
The better element" behind Hor-
ton showed the same lack Of power
that is usually demonstrated in
southern communities when it
comes to grips with the man in the
street. HI
Two candidates onnosed Horton
in the first primary. The Scottsboro
Judge got by by the skin of his
teeth, winning the fight to enter the
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
Loop Restaurant
Continued From Page One

continued From Page One
YOU going to do about it ?" The wri-
ter said he was going to publish it
In the Chicago World and tell the
Colored people that he does not want
their trade in his place The writer
told him that some day he will be
glad to accept their money.
The Chicago World wishes to in
form Representative jenkins, Alder
man Jackson, Senator King, Repre-
sentative Warfield, Atty. A. L. Will
liams, Atty. E. H. Morris, Atty.
Wendell Green, Major A. E. Pat
terson, Assistant Corporation Coun-
sellor of Chicago; Lawrence A..
Newly. Assistant States Attorney;
mike" Sneed, 3rd Ward Committee
man; Earl B. Dickerson, Assistant
Attorney General of the State of
Illinois and other citizens that the
Harding Restaurants do not care to
serve them and will only serve them
when they insist, inspite of the in
suit
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
DEMAND AC TI0N
ON ..LYNCHINC OF
TWO RACE Men

Jackson, Miss. June 19-Gover-
nor Conner on June IS was the re-
cipient of a telegram from the
Frederick Douglass branch of the
League of Struggle for Negro
Rights Of New York City, demand
ing immediate" prosecution of the
members Of the mob which hung
Joe Love and Isaac Thomas recent
ly. Y ~'s'trse
Everything humanity possible was
done, the officers who let the mob
take the prisoners from them, re-
ported to the Governor, to keep the
lynchers at bay and to protect the
prisoners. The Governor claimed he
did on know anything about the af-
fair in Quitman county until the
two colored men, arrested on charg-
IS Of attacking white woman, were
lynched. ta,@fls
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23

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Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
BLOCK EFFORT TO
ExHUNE CORPSE

St. Louis, Mo-, June lo-An in
vestigation of the death of Mitchell
Balam, Al year old rag picker, which
has been reopened by the Circuit
Attorneys office and led to an at
tempt to have Balam's body ex-
humed, received a setback this week
when relatives of Balam obtained a
temporary injucntion against the
move.
Balam, who died last December
9, was buried in Valdosta, Ga. As
:istant Circuit Attorney James
Griffin is in Valdosta to have an
autopsy performed. 1t was learned
after Balam's death he carried SIS,
900 life insurance. Balam's widow,
Mrs. Georgia Balam, and Doctor
Benjamin Satrfield, physician, have
been held under bond since Febru-
airy after attempts by Mrs. Balam
to collect the insurance money. Ba-
lam had policies in 16 companies
with the premiums totaling about
$500 monthly.
Balam fell about 20 feet from the
second floor of a barn in the rear
of his home, 1929 North Twenty
first street, last October 20, suf-
fering injuries to his spine and alb
domen. On November rs, he was
taken to St. Mary's Infirmary for
treatment, but was discharged as
recovered on Dec. 6. Three days la
ter he died. A coroner's verdict gave
the cause Of death as enpyema, due
to an injury.
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
KEEPER OF DISORDERLY
HOUSE IS FINED

Charged with being the keeper of
disorderly house, Murphy Akers,
SO, 1889 Vincenens avenue. was
fined SIS and costs by Judge Freder-
lex Of the Wabash avenue court and
was sent to the Bridewell when he
was unable to pay his fine
Akers was arrested by Officer
Harry Deas Of the Fifth district
police when he ignored an order to
close the flat at the above address.
He asked Deas where his warrant
was and the officer showed him his
star and told him that was it. He
was taken to Jail and brought be-
fore Judge Elliott last Friday morn
in.
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
POLICEMAN GETS
LIFE SENTENCE

1 pronounce you man and wife"
With these words officer Guy
Johnson Of the Wabash avenue po-
lice, was taken for better or worse
by the former Miss Ve1erie Cole
man, now Mrs. Johnson, late Sun
day evening at her home at 424 E.
18Th Place.
The wedding took place at exact
" 800 P. M. and the place was
tlrronged with friends, relatives and
well-wishers who congratulated the
happy pair. The bride looking very
lovely in white gown and bridal
train, held tightly to the arm Of her
husband as she passed through the
house passing out cigars and ciga-
retteS
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
EDITOR Nc CORMICK
IS THE SPEAKER AT
ECONIMIC MEETING

Col. Robert R. Mccormick, edi-
tor and publisher Of the Chicago
Tribune, popularity known as the
''World's Greatest Newspaper, adj
dressing a number Of colored citi-
zens at a dinner predicted that the
barriers facing the colored man in
his quest for fuller citizenship rights
in America would in time be dissolv-
ed and that brighter day in racial
relationship is ahead.
E"The Negro race is not properly
treated in America" said Colonel
Mccormick. We NAV start with that
premise as basic fact. I recognize
that prejudice and even persecution
have been melted out to your people.
What to do about it." he contin-
ued, that's the question. In COM
mon with other red blooded Ameri-
cans, stand ready to fight persecu-
ton wherever you find it. I do not
approve of prejudice but how to fight
the more or less intangible idea of
prejudice, I am not SO certain. Ed
IN will help X will GRADUALLY
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23

Many Old Lapsed Life Insurance
Policies On Deceased Or Living
Persons May Be Valuable. Policy
Holders Bureau, 103 E. 43rd St.
please turn to page 3 for further
details
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23

ATTY. w. H. Haynes, Father John
s. Collins and Senator Adelbert H.
Roberts were among the speakers.
Temporary officers of the Citizens
Civic and Economic Welfare Coun-
Gil were elected and Mr.. Harry Pace.
President of the Supreme Liberty
Life Insurance company was elected
president of this organization. Mr..
Face predicts great future for the
council The dinner \. as attended BY
number Of prominent leaders.
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
Play MANY TOkes

Numerous jokes were played on
the groom by his fellow officers
who literally poured into the houee
at irregular intervals.
Later in the night the crowd be-
gan to thin and Officer Johnson
pfeDared to settle down to a new
mode Of life with his new boss.