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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04
SLAYER OF
SMITH WILCOX
NVICTED

A stern-faced jury in Judge
STEMS Court Tuesday, returned a
verdict of guilty of manslaughter,
against Willie Jones, 49-year-old
father of five children, for the
Staying of Smith Wilcox at 932 Illi-
nois street, on May 30.
With tears in his eyes, Jones told
his sad story on the witness stand,
Tuesday. He said: II am inno-
cent. l had to protect myself
The tragedy occurred on Decora-
ton Day, at the cash and carry
coal yard Of Smith Wilcox. Ac-
cording to witnesses, Wilcox left
his place of business and walked
across the street to buy piece OF
barbecuel On returning, he sat
down to eat It. A group OF men
were seated on boxes in front OF
the place, among whom was Willie
Jones, who asked Wilcox for a
piece of the barbecue.
what did you ever give me?"
asked Wilcox.
II buy your coal and tell other
folk about your business" Jones
replied.
Just here, witnesses said, Wilcox,
ordered Jones to leave and attempt
ed to shove him off the sidewalk.
Jones retaliated by drawing a
knife and slashing his victim to
death.
The case was tried by Assistant
Prosecutor Charles w. Jones.
Willie Jones will be sentenced next
TnaoAou
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04
Elliottorian Club
Elects Officers

The Elliottorian Business Wo-
mems Club met Tuesday, June 30,
at the home of the president, Miss
Ruby A. Connolly, on lroquois
avenue, at which time all business
for the fiscal year was closed, and
the following officers elected:
Jessie Slaton, president; Louise
Ray, vice president; Odetta White,
recording secretary; Bertha Red
man, corresponding secretary;
Gladys Tyler, financial secretary;
and Anne Gomez, treasurer.
The club is making plans to
sponsor a scholarship dance, to be
given at the Graystone Ballroom,
July 20. Miss Ruth Ellington will
furnish music for the occasion.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04
seer E T AR Y
ICKES FLAYS
LYNCHING

BALTIMORE, Md.-Speaking at
the twenty-seventh annual confer
ence of the N. A. A. c. p. which
was held here recently, Secretary
Harold Ickes, of the Department or
the Interior, denounced lynching
and mob violence in the following
vigorous language:
Especially are citizens asking to-
day that human life and personal
ity be accorded the respect that is
due them. This is especially in
point at this time when intolerance
is on the upgrade and mob violence
appears to be on the increase.
That vile form of collective MUIR
der-lynch law-has broken out in
our midst again" No language is
too forceful to characterize these
blights on Americas honor. NO
measures of the Government would
be too strong that effectively would
stamp out such un-American prac-
ices. The President of the United
States has put the weight of his
voice and the prestige of his high
office against these evil manifesto
tions. Many organization and num-
erous law-abiding citizens every
where have protested. Masa muir
ders, mob rule, and terrorism are
subversiVe of our most cherished
ideals as embodied in the Declare
ton of independence and the con-
stitution. The weak, the helpless,
and the unprotected elements in
our population have a right to ex-
pect protection from their Govern
ment. If for no other reason than
that Of elf-preservation, it is i'm
perative that the Nation become
aroused to this insidious danger
that threatens it.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04
new PLOT REVEALED
IN BLACK LEGION PROBE
YOUTH HOLD
CONF ALB In
CLEVELAND

The trend next week will be to-
wards Cleveland, Ohio, where the
third American Youth Congress will
hold it's sessions, July 3, 4, and 8.
Over 5000 delegates from every
State in the union are expected to
be present. 200 youths from De-
troit will attend the congress, &C
cording to e. l.. Gerber, Michigan
organizer. OF this number at least
20 colored youths will be includ-
ed.
The local delegates will leave
Detroit in two sections, Friday;
one at noon, the other at p. m.
The theme of the congress is
peace, freedom and progress; and
the accomplishment and realiza-
ton of the needs of youth by Presi-
dent Roosevelt, embodied in the
NYA and the youth planks of the
Social Security Bill.
The biggest calling cry of tht
congress, which will be heard Over
the entire United States by aler
youths, is to combat the Blacl
Legion and the growing tendencie!
toward suppression of free speecl
and Foundation of war;
1t might be recalled that at thu
second American Youth Congress
held in Detroit last July, a figh
was made for the equal rights o
NEGRO delegates. Special conside
ration was taken of the problem
of American Negroes.
In Cleveland, next weekend, &C
tons will be taken to mould tn
minds of youth into the pattern
of social justice and social equal
ty.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04
N A ITO N AL
INSUR ANCE
M EN- TO MEET

The sixteenth annual session of
The National Negro Insurance AS
ISOLATION, composed of eighteen
companies and representing the
states of Florida, Georgia, Louis
lana, Kentucky, North Carolina,
Illinois Tennessee, District of
Columbia, Virginia, Ohio and Mich
igan, will meet here July 1910.
Morning and evening business
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04
Camp Norcom To Open

The generous gift of
$500 from the Chill
dren's Fund of Michi-
gan will provide camp
vacations at half-rate
for so campers per
week at Camp Norcom,
the Detroit Y. w. c. A.
camp sponsored by
Lucy Thurman Branch
Of the Association.
This important an
nouncement is made by
Mrs. William Williams,
chairman of the Camp
Norcom committee.
"The gift not only
enables more girls to
take advantage Of vaca-
tons at Camp Nor
conn.," Mrs. Williams
said, "but also assures
a full six weeks sea-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04

The Detroit Civic Rights Com
mittee, of which S. F. Grigsby is
chairman, has recently written two
letters to the Detroit Common
Council, asking them to explain
why Negroes are not permitted to
secure positions in the local Fire
Department. The first letter reads
as follows:
Detroit. Mich,
June l, 1896.
Dear Sir
1--WE are quite sure that you are aware
of the fact that no Negro has been al
lowed to be employed as fireman in the
Detroit Fire Department.
LAS councilman of the City OF De-
troit, will you become interested in this
matter enough to inform us just why Ne
groes are denied the right TO work in TINS
Department. Can we depend on you to see
that Negroes are admitted to this depart
ment. Just as other citizens areP'
Awaiting your reply, we are
Respectfully yours
(signed)
Detroit Civic Rights Committee,
Per S. F. Grigsby, Chairman
Receiving no reply to the first
letter, the Committee sent second
registered letter to the Council,
which reads as follows:
Detroit, Mich,
June &c, 1896.
Dear Sir
1--WE are enclosing copy of the letter
mailed you on June l, 1886. To date, we
have had no reply.
Must we assume that your silence in
this matter means that you are not inter-
ested as a Councilman. in seeing that Ne
groes are given chance for employment
in city departments supported by pubic
funds. and in which departments negroes
as well as other citizens have right to
be employed?
please remember that the attitude you
have shown to date in this matter will not
so easily be forgotten as you may THINK,
by the Negroes of this city. we are not
asking any special favors but the same
opportunities others are given in city de-
partments which are maintained by pubic
funds
THE absence of Negroes from the Fire
Department shows that they are being dis
eliminated against by the Civil Service
and the Fire Commission, and we are quite
sure the Common Council has the Juris-
dction to see why these conditions prevail
and to eliminate such practices"
Respectfully,
CSignedD
Detroit Civic Right Committee.
Per S. F.. Grigsby, Chairman.
In commenting on this question
Wednesday, Mr.. Grigsby made the
following statements to a Tribune
representative:
"Many members of the Detroit
Common Council, in the past, have
had a large following of Negro
supporters. AS the years go by,
however, Negroes are finding out
how much sincerity is behind these
officials campaign speeches, pledg-
ing fairness to everybody regard
less of race, creed, or color.
"The records show that the Com
mon Council has investigated many
things, but so far they have been
completely silent about Negroes
being employed in the local Fire
Department. Their old alibi is to
tell us to bring in written evidence
concerning any municipal depart
ment which permits race discrimin-
alton, promising that they will in
vestigate. Will Negroes have to
write on the side of the City Hall
that here are No Negroes employed
in the Fire Department"
The nine members Of the Com
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04

son for the camp, with a capacity
enrolment and a much enlarged
educational and recreational pro-
gram. We are deeply indebted to
Senator James Couzens for his
generosity on behalf of our school
girls and employed girls. This is
the second season that Camp Nor
com has received this fine contri-
button"
The season opens on July IL,
and continued through August %,
with Miss Helen M. Wright, Girl
Reserve secretary, as camp direc-
tor. Miss Wright will be assisted
by a group of trained counsellors
who will give free instruction in
swimming, nature study, tennis,
music, athletics of all kinds, and
handcrafts.
A rate for the season had been
set at 800 PER week for board and
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04
Selassie Plans
To Resume War

NEW YORK CITY-Cable dis
patches received here from Gene
va, announce that Emperor Selas-
sic plans to return to Ethiopia
through the British Soudan, reor-
ganize his warriors in the western
wilds of the country and resume
his fight to drive the Italians from
his land.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04
Mary Church Terrell
Addresses Confab /,
Of Club Women

Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Of
Washington, d. c., founder and
former president of the National
Association of Colored Women,
was guest speaker at the nine
teenth biennial convention Of the
Michigan State Association of Col
ored women's Clubs, which held
CONTINUED on page ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04
Civic Rights Committee Writes
Council On Fireman S Issue

mon Council to whom the Civic
Rights Committee sent letters are:
William p. Bradley, George Engel,
John c. Lodge, Edward ]. Jeffries,
Jr., Fred w. Castator, Robert G.
Ewald, Richard Lindsay, John w.
Smith, Eugene l. Van Antwerp.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04
POLICE ROUND
UP BIG DOPE
r | N G.
Many Arrested In Raid On
Emma Boyd's House

The establishment of Mrs. En-
ma Boyd, SOS Theodore, head
quarters Of alleged dope ring, was
raided early Monday, by Detec-
tives Lawrence Johnson, Edward
Todd, Wash Hardy, and Policewo-
man Jean Walker, of the First
Precinct Station.
According to Detective Johnson
the raid was the elimination OF
five months observation of Mrs.
Boyd's Lavishly-furnished home,
which it is claimed was used as a
wholesale distributing point, for
dope peddlers and smugglers
throughout Metropolitan Detroit.
The establishment, officers state,
not only sold to grown-ups, but
also numbered among its best Gus
toners school children, minors,
and many cabaret and beer garden
entertainers who frequently smoke
"reefer" cigarettes to gain the
necessary pep to finish perform
ance.
Numerous Arrests
In addition to Mrs. Boyd, other
persons arrested in the raid Mon
day were the proprietor's son, Jacl
Boyd, known as pretty Boy" Jack
Boyd; Edward Blanton, known az
sftba naadla Tnanv mbO mnc col as
manager of the Boyd establish
ment, called "Marihuiana Bunl
House.. Eight others who are
being held for investigation IL
connection with the raid, include
Gleason Blacknall, 636 e. Garfield
Andrew Robinson, 299 E. Palmer
Irving Adams, 2S1 e. Willis; Ed
ward Jones, 272 f. Ferry; Fred
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04
Housewives League
To Celebrate 9th
Anniversary
VIII BE Guests OF Trade
Association Tuesday
VnI.-

The Detroit Housewives League,
of which Mrs. Fannie B. Peck is
president, will celebrate their
sixth anniversary, Tuesday night,
July Z, s o'clock, at Bethel A. M.
E. Church.
The housewives will be the
guests of the Booker T. Washing
ton Trade Association. Refresh
ments will be served. The public
is invited.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04
FATHER SEEKS MISSING son

Allen Williams, 4114A, Cook Ave-
nue., st. Louis, Mo-, is seeking to
locate his missing son, Bonnie Will
liams, who was last seen in East
st. Louis, Illinois. Any informa-
ton as to his whereabouts will be
deeply appreciated by the father.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04
SOCIALISTS TO OPEN
CAMPAIGN, July 10

CHICAGO-Norman Thomas, So
cialist candidate for president, will
open the 1886 Socialist campaign
for 100000 at midnight, July 10,
with fifteen minutes broadcast
from New York City, over the blue
network of n. B. c.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04

rice Sugar, in his race for the COM
mon council. The Black Legion
signed the name of the Communist
Party and scattered this sinister
propaganda through the schools Of
Detroit.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04

Political Association. Among those
at the table to the right are Mil
ton White, Mrs. Emma White, and
Mrs. Leon Coleman. Hank Green
berg, Tiger first-baseman, was al
so present having arrived after
the picture was taken.
The banquet was an elaborate
affair and inspiring talks were
made by the honor graduates OF
both races and members of the
distinguished guests.
About two hundred guests were
! nresent
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04

At the center table are seated
l. Paul Taylor, State Department
of Labor; Attorney P. r. Piper,
Harold b. Kuder, secretary to
Mayor Couzens; w. ID. Morrison,
Jr. president of organization; c. n.
Berry, secretary; l.. II. Rich, chief
of Personnel Department, Board
of Education; DR.. w. II. Peck,
Bethel A. M. e. Church.; Charles
A. DAILY, principal of Garfield In
termediate School; Rev. A. D..
Evans, Inkster., Mich; Attorney
Lee, and Attorney Charles B. Berry,
legal advisor of the Conant Garden
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04

similar OffenSeS.
Several Detroit policemen have
been listed as members of the cult.
Included in the evidence reveal
ing the criminal activities of the
hooded organization are a number
of forged circulars. printed in the
Black Legion's secret printing Of
flee, and aimed to incriminate
prominent citizens by advertising
them as Communist agitators who
seek to incite Negroes to revolt a
gainst their white oppressors.
Copy of Circular
The text of one of the circulars
introduced as evidence in court
this week, is as follows:
Comrades:
Rise against the Capitalistic
form of government. Throw out
the bosses and kill the aggressors
of the common people. Are you
to remain in the gutter and be
trampled upon by the Capitalists,
until you are dead? Get them
first, or they will get you.
Negroes: Rise against your
white oppressors. We are all equal
and you should have an equal
chance with all white. We offer
you that chance. Do your part
to bring this about. by electing
Comrade Maurice Sugar to the Re-
corder's Court. We will then have
a chance to work from within and
tear down this damnable form of
government.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04

This group portrays honor gra-
duates of Pershing High School
and distinguished guests, attend
ing banquet given in honor Of
the graduates, Friday night, June
26, at Lucy Thurman Y. w. c. A,
by the Conant Garden Political AS
ISOLATION, of which w. ID. Morrison
is president. Those seated at the
table to the left are the eight of
the twenty-six honor graduates, in
addition to their principal, E. c.
Thompson, an assistant principal
Miss Sadie M. Allen.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04
(Signed)

Communist Party OF America"
This small throw-away sheet was
printed by the Black Legion, in
vestigators say, in order to upset
Negro voters and help defeat Maui
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04
INVESTIGATORS DISCOVER
FORGED CIRCULARS FOR
FOMENTINC RACE RIOTS
Several Local Policemen Named AS
Members of Hooded Cult

Additional evidence against members of the Black Le
gion is daily being uncovered in the grand jury
investigation which is being conducted in Wayne County,
Dayton Dean, the bloody eXecutioner of the organza-
ton, who confessed to the murder of Charles Poole
WPA worker and implicated many other members of the
cult in various crimes has been convicted awaiting
sentence.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-04
Many Crimes Charged

Among the crimes charged to the Black Legion are
murder kidnapping arson flogging possession of revov-
ers, rifles heavy firing arms without registration and
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-03-14
WASTEFUL PROJECTS

Two expensive projects proposed which would m
volve the spending of probably quarter of bill
lion dollars of government funds may very proper
y be abandoned as result of recent develop
ments One is the Pasmaquoddy scheme fol
HARVESTING the tides off the coast of Maine for
power purposes, and the other is the proposed shin
canal across the Florida peninsula. $; .ss.ir
The Pasmaquoddy project was probably knocked
out by the Supreme Courts IVA decision, which
held that the government could not build works
solely for the production of electric power. The
estimated cost was 40 million dollars o. more.
| Many objections have been raised against the
Florida canal, estimated to cost between l40 and
200 million dollars. Many fear that farm and
fruit growing lands would be damaged by salt
water canal, also that the fresh water supply of
portions of the state would be contaminated
Ship owners are not enthusiastic about the canal
which they say would save little time in getting
from the Atlantic to the Gulf of Mexico, as the
progress of vessels through the narrow passage
would be very slow. They declare that if tolls arc
charged they would not use it at ALL ... a..
Both projects seem to be designed as the means
for further wasteful expenditures on the part OF
the government. There is not the slightest need
for either of them, and Congress should promptly
reject them bOth-Monroe Enquirer. .r~ s.. -..,.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-03-14
Pat Kinney Out
For House Seat
Democratic Politics Warm
Up In Pennsylvania

BREVARD, March 14.-(Spe-
ciaD = Democratic politics in
Pennsylvania county are warming
up considerably, but so far only
one man has made public an
nouncement for elective office.
w. Pat Kinney, Brevard attor-
ney and liquidating agent for a
number Of closed banks in West
ern North Carolina for the past
five yems, has announced FOR rep
resentatiVe in the general assent
bly,.
Mr.. Kinney is native OF,
Pennsylvania, receiving his edu-
cation at Davidson River and
Brevard high schools, graduating
from the latter in 1913 as presi-
dent Of the class. He received his
A. B. degree from Davidson col
lege in 1923, graduating as an
honor student. He served as head
of the history department OF the
University Military school at Mo-
bile, Ala, for two years, later
completing his law course at Cum
berland university, and was ad-
mitted to the bar in 1926.
At present Mr.. Kinney is d
member of the Democratic eXecu-
tive committee Of the 18th judi
cial district, past president Of
Brevard Kiwanis club, past vice
president Of the Rrcyard Cham
Der of Commerce, and was select
ed as first president of the Young
Mems Democratic club of Tran
sylvania which he organized in
1928. He is attorney for the
school board Of this county, and
holds a commission as first lieu
tenant infantry reserve corps
United States army.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-03-14
Farm BODIES CLASH

When any leader of apartcular group of cltl-
Gems claims the power to fully control such group
or deliver the votes of its members, his claim
may we'll be taken with the proverbalgra of salt
No leader can deliver the labor, the veteran vote.
any religious denominations vote, the farmer
vote. 90. $780,. '.
This thought is again brought to mind by K. b,
Thompson editor of the Agricultural Digest, who
asserts that the American Farm Bureau Fedora
ton, which has been most enthusiastic over farm
RECOMMENDATION and production curtailment, speaks
for less than 10 per cent of the nations farmers,
and probably not for much more than per cent p
In recent radio address, Stanley F. Morse, eX-
ecutve vice-president of the Farmers lndepen-
dence Council of America, agrees with the Thomp-
son statment, and declares that the nations most
selfrelian independent and successful farmers afc
opposed to government dictation and control.
Mr. Morse also charges that certain farm relief
leaders seek to retain their big salaries and sup
posed political power by making the members OF
their organization believe in quack farm relief rem
edies He warns that continued Legislative mon
keying with the economic machine may cause IN
told misery to our farmers and staggering bur
den to us taxpayers >" F.. .-F. ~. 80 ID,
All this illustrates that there is definite clash
between farm bodies which favor and those which
oppose legislative tinkerfng with the farm problem
So far, it seems that the tinkerers have made !
rather sorry mess of the whole busmess>--Monree
Enquirer.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-03-14
BEHIND THE SCENES
IN WASHINGTON
BY RODNEY DurCHER-

IaIdeu MN ana ne appears ~ nave
been 50 successful that there will
be few voices raised against the
president.
THEY laid Huey Long in his
IL grave months ago, but the
famous Women's Committee OF
Louisiana - organized to drre
Iuey from public life-is Sill
after his colleague, Senator John
OvcrtOn.
Charging that the Senate has
used "the whitewash pail to de-
stroy the right Of petition" and
that the committees petition con-
tanning sworn charges legally
drawn and alleging fraud in Over
TONS election hasn't even been
referred to 4 Senate committee,
the women's organization, chair
named by Hilda Phelps Ham,
mond, is circulating q chain letter
designed to incite protests to Vice
President Garner.
.....
yvTpA finally is getting out some
w countcr-propaganda VIII &c h
may prOve somewhat effective.
Newspapers everywhere are being
told Of the percentage of WPA
money going into their states
which is being used for perma.
nent improvements, such as high.
ways, parks, Fairgrounds, public
huiIdings. waterworks, and sewers.
Harry Hopkins is authority fol-
the assertion that sc per cent OF
all WPA projects consist Of "addi.
lions and improvements to public
nronertv." The other IA per cent
If WPA funds goes to white.
collar projects, sewing, and other
production projects for use by the
unemployed. ,
vicious polltics in WPA admins
ration in several states hasn't
haan found. If there's an effec
t;vn one it will have to consist
Of vigorous action; =, =, s,r,A. ~. y
~ ls2G NE'A sdfyies. T mr.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-03-14
COUSINS UNDER THE. SKIN

/ Governor Philip La Toilette of Wisconsin, who
with his brother Senator Robert compromises the
Progressive party leadership, has expressed pre-
ference for Roosevelt over Hoover or Hoover's
half brother dressed Progressive" This is not
hard to understand In spite Of their nominal Re-
publican background, the brothers La Toilette have
something in common with Roosevelt ..~..
! The principal distinguishing characteristic of a
progressive big little pits usefulness to spend
more and more public money. In this respect, Mr.
Roosevelt has been the most progressive President
ever to hold that high office. The only thing IN
explicable in Governor La Toilette opinion of hin
is that he does not prefer Roosevelt to the world
Charlotte News. .#.n - Il. *.i,a &C., e, ~