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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-10-23
Elect Roland II.
Hartley For Gov.
Dr. F. B. Cooper

As a citizen, taxpayer and pro-
perty owner. ] am supporting the
candidacy of Former Governor
Roland H. Hartley. believing that
through him the state of wash
ington may be restored to its
splendid financial rating which it
enjoyed under his previous admin
istrations.
In his last message to the State
legislature, he made this signifi-
cant statement:
Unless the people are willing
to forego some Of the so-called
functions Of government, and un-
less public officials are willing to
practice genuine economy, there
can be no tax reduction. The prob
lem is to provide funds to take
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-10-23

digidual liberty, and unfriendly
hands seek to remove that great
instrument from it's resting place
in the archives at Washington, the
souls of Thomas jefferson, Fred
erick Douglas and Abraham Lin
coin grow restless. These, the
greatest ex. uents of liberty since
the coming of the lowly Nazarene
aretoday leading the Republican
hosts that would save the United
STAGES from Fascism, Socialism,
ard Communism. Negroes gener-
ally should thank God for the nine
old men in whose keeping rests
this great document, for we are
among its chief beneficiaries. And
las far as we are concerned, the
Democratic party, controlled by
the South, would wreck it tomor-
row. Let us Stop, Look and Lis
ten.
It is almost unbelievable to US
that any Negro who knows the
conditions surrounding the Negro
of the South, can vote the Nation
al Democratic ticket. They must
know that those conditions were
imposed by the Southern Demo
cratic party. When we consider
that every law discriminating a.
gainst the Negro in any way on
account of color was passed by the
Democratic party, every law to
deprive the Negro from exercising
his citizenship rights thus dis
franchising him, was passed by
the Democratic party, there exists
no doubt that the Democratic par
ty discriminates against, disfran-
chises and Jim Crows the Negro.
And to as, how any man who
has race love and respect for his
people can join with those in the
sections where all men can vote
and help keep those Southern
statesin power is a tragedy. The
South is in the saddle in the Roo
sevelt administration. Pat Harri-
son of Mississippi and Joe Robin
son Of Arkansas dominate the I'm
tied States senate
Positive refusal of the South to
give the Negro justice proved SO
strong that not only did it block
the demand of 100000 Ameri-
can citizens that the federal gov
eminent lend its force and influ-
ence to the effect to sta1np out
lynching, it even tied the Presi-
tents tongue on the anti-lynching
Jill. The President dare not Of
fend that Dixie triumvirate, Sena-
tors Robinson Of Arkansas, Harri-
son of Mississippi, and Byrnes of
South Carolina.
In all probability the President
will have the appointment of one
or more Supreme Court justices
within the next four years. And
Senators Robinson and Harrison
both decidedly anti-Negro-hav
already been mentioned and are
aspirants for the position. Negro
prayers stayed the confirmation of
Judge Parker, but senatorial cour-
tesy viii cause them to wander
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During all of this time whenev-
er any colored person appealed to
him TO rome thing or another. he
was fair, just and equitable In
fact, at all time he sought oppor-
tunities to show that he recognize
ed and appreciated the support he
had received from colored voters.
feel that Governor Hartley is
a man every Negro in this state is
justified in supporting.
His record is clear. His busin-
ess and political philosophy is such
that those who wish to see the af-
fairs of the State of Washington
conducted as to reduce our taxa
tion, increase our prestige and re-
ieye our hordes d unemployed ci-
tiz,ns can not dc else but work
for mis- election
Many other state officers are
now subject 70 the electorate, be-
ing the Lieutenant Governor, State
Auditor, State Treasurer, Insur-
ance Commissioner, Land Commits
sioner, Secretary OF State, and At
torney General. Those seeking ell
ection on the Republican ticket for
the various offices are fair, just,
and ready and willing to abide by
the principles of their party, the
platform of which especially pro-
vides that all minority groups will
be given just and fair considera-
ton and recognition in all affairs
of State and Government. I there
fore, especially urge every Negro
voter to vote for progress for him
self, for his race, and for his coun-
try by voting the Republican tick
ct at the coming election.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-10-23
Fred ]. W'ettrick
Ideally Qualified
BY Prentlss !. Frazler

l am in favor of the election of
fred J. Wettrick tor our represen-
tatiye in Congress from the first
congressional district, for the rea-
son he is the ideally qualified no
minee for this position.
First, he Is an outstanding Re
publican, and has served the best
interests of the party faithfully
since his long residence in the Pa
cific Northwest. He knows anc
understands the problems and the
needs of this section, and through
his close contacts with industrial
leaders, is better able to exploit
the resources and opportunity this
state offers in Congress than any
man in the West
He is firmly grounded in funda-
mental principles of justice and
equality of opportunity to all
Because he advocates:
Unemployment of all willing to
work through encouragement OF
business enterprises, protecting
our domestic markets for Ameii-
cans, and development of natural
resources.
Ample relief to all citizens UNI
der state and local direction with
necessary Federal aid.
Old Age Pensions On a workable
basis.
Rehabilitation of labor by re-
storing domestic markets to labor
n al lines Of industry and agri-
culture.
Promotion of Washington indus
try and agriculture through both
legislation and craftsmanship.
A sensible plan for gradual IL
quidstion of growing national
debts.
american work for American
f1tlzenS first.
A national anti-lynching law
(which the New Dealers turned
DOWN.
Maintenance of the constitutions
al form of government.
A square deal to every man re-
gardlese of color.
In contrast to the splendidly
qualified candidate for this honor,
the opposition party offers a man
who has through his tenure in Of
flee shown on all occasions that
he wants to walk in white mans
world. He has sponsored the vo-
cious intermarriage law which,
under democratic manipulation,
thrusts it's ugly head up at our
legislative sessions. He has con-
sistently refused to give recogni-
ton to capable and eligible Ne
groes since he has been in the Of
flee of Prosecuting Attorney, and
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through space and fail to find their
Maker. For Negroes to give aid
and comfort to men of that type,
would be DISQUALIFICATION with
vengeance. God forbid. Only a.
miracle will cause the Southern
Democratic leopard to change his
spots. How in the name of high
heaven, In the name of human IL
berty, in the name of the mothers
and fathers who went to their
eternal sleep with last prayer
that we would rise up and help
remove the burden through which
they passed-in the name of al
the unselfishness which bind soul
to soul, we repeat, how in the
name of all that Isl good and right
eous can any Negro vote any but
the Republican ticket? Many have
given their answers: I'VE would
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-10-23

9TH candidates for county COM
Toner on the Republican tick
ave definitely and publicly
pribed to a policy Of giving
pes real employment recog-
!. not only in labor positions,
Ierical ana technical as well.
past record of the candi-
Bob Bridges and Bill Brown,
leir relationship with Negro
ms gives assurance that their
res viii be carried out.
r the information of voters
re submitting herewith a briei
me Of the qualifications ant
rds Of each Of the Republican
iidates for count,f commits
er. A vote for then is a votl
ard employment Of our citi
in jobs that itgntfully should
burs.
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self-sustaining and not an expense
against the taxpayers.
No. Id, 10 Mil Tax Limit Law
BY this measure the proponents
seek to continue in effect the law
now IN effect which has SO effic-
iently prevented increase of gov
ernmental costs, and compelled the
tax levyias and tax spending bo-
dies to live within the revenues
available. The END achieved b1s
been TO spread the cost Of govern
iaenl more widely and make these
citizens tax-conscious, who hereto
fore enjoyed all the privileges of
protection without contributing a
partof the expense of maintaining
the same.
BY all means. No. i'd should be
approved.
No. lis, stevenson's OLD Age Pen
son Plan
II pnrports to provide a pension
not inexcess of 500 per month. a.
(s5ec. 81 for all persons totally
blind. disabled, or over 60 years of
age, not gainfully employed or
possessed Of real estate of an as
sessed value under $4,000, personal
Continued on Page Four)
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The downtown mass meeting
brings to a close a program of six
teen district mass rallies promot-
ed and staged throughout the city
and county by the King County
Republican Central Committee.
An additional four more district
rallies for the county were an
nounced today by the Republican
county headquarters. Meetings will
be held at the Grade School Audi
forum in North Bend, October %;
the Grange Hall at Tolt, October
20; Firen1ens' Playfield Hall at Is
saquah, October 20; and the Re
creational Hall at Renton, October
80. Ewing D. Colvip prominent
Seattle attorney, viii address tl1e
Tolt and Issaquah meetings.
Chairman Floor announced to-
day that district headquarters for
the county campaign have been
opened at 1908 North 45th, for the
Wallingford and Fremont areasg
5419 Ballard Ave. for Ballard sec
ton; 4214 West Alaska st. for the
West Seattle area; and 41s Broad
way North for the Capitol Hill di-
vis:on.
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idges, Brown
Should Receive
Republican Vote

he importance Of the position
county commissioner to Negro
ers can't be overstreased. They
: the control Of the most inn
liant pieces of political patron
In the state, and from the
lmiasioners We have the most
look forward TO IN the way OF
bioyment.
Under the former Republican
lime there were employed n
time and at good wages up
rds Of eleven men in the city
nty building as lanitors. This
nocratie successors from 193s
the present time have seen fl
employ only three, and they d
put in full time.
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care of public expenditures ar
the same time relieve the oVf
burdened taxpayer. Attempts a
equalizing individual circumstanr
es viii not do the trick; neither
viii group legislation taking
frora Peter to pay Paul.
Tine financial problems Of gov
eminent, in reality, are the same
as those of the individual The
thrifty saving personkeeps his ex
penditures within his income an
lays up something for a rainy day
even if it becomes necessary to
practice the most rigid economy.
The extravaganza, wasteful man
keeps on spending and going in
debt until he is ultimately buried
under the weight of his obligation
Government, like the wastrel, just
keeps on spending without regard
to income Ultimately the or
gy of public spending will destroy
government"
I feel that the businesslike atti-
tude of Former Governor Hartley
win insure to each citizen of the
State of Washington confidence
that the administration of every
department will be efficiently and
impartially conducted.
With reference to our race, am
frank to state that Mr.. Hartley
has shown by word and deed that
he possesses the mental capacity
too deal justly and equitably with
us on every occasion.
1t is my sincere hope that we
shall again acclaim Roland H.
Hartley as Governor of Washing
ton in 1887.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-10-23

here is little to be wondered
that Robert Bridges won the
publican nomination for county
hnissioner from the South Dis
1t. He has lived practically all
his life near Kent, where every
dy knows him as a citizen ac-
ely interested in all public af-
rs, and always willing to do his
It for the community. He has
kn active. not in his own behalf,
he has not sought public Of
e, but In the hope that the COM
unity might prosper AMI grow.
Robert Bridges is a natural stu
1T Of government and public af-
rs. He was brought up in the
aosphere Of working and hop
for a better day, since his fa-
Z was Robert Bridges, one of
ee men named by the people as
amissiorers OF the Port of Sc
lie, when tho district was organ
i in 1911. Much Of the port
eIopmenS bears the mark Of the
neer Robert Bridges. and ii was
yely to his effort that the move
1T for public facilities was first
nched and carried through to
cess.
sobert Bridges has construct
program for King County dur
the coming years, and he hopes
be elected so that he can aid in
ting It into effect. He believes
good wages, an honest public
vice, in development and not in
owing the county or the state
lag behind on account Of the
ck which has become part Of
continuing depression. AS
tnfy commissioner, Mr.. BT1dges
bmises an administration which
hi conserve the public funds
hout pinching labor or denying
zens any Of the facilities which
i be required if Seattle and
he county are to lead and not
low.
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William Brown has lived for a
quarter of a century at the town
of Redmond, a few miles east of
Lake Washington. Here he is
known by almost every man and
woman, and it is amongst those
who know him best that he gets
his most active support in politi-
cal activities. He has been keenly
interested in all local affairs, and
has been one of the financial sup
porters of every movement that
had for its objective, the welfare
of Redmond and King county.
Notonly is Mr. Brown Repiib-
lican, but heis citizen entitled
to the support Of men and women
who wan to see the affairs of King
county in efficient hands as we
emerge from the depression.
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Therefore, unqualifiedly sub
scribe to the foregoing endorse
ment of Frederick ]. Wettrick, as
candidate for Congress for the
first district and bespeak for him
the support and suffrage of every
Negro citizen in this district. -
Prentis I. Frazier.
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while occupying the foregoing po-
sition, now seeks to be thrust into
high position where it is certain
with his mental attitude toward
the Negro, he will not favor any
anti-lynching law.
I do not feel that any Negro in
this congressional district can sup
port a man with the blazoned pre-
Judicial attitude of Warren Mag
nuson.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-10-23

William Brown, who made an
cable record as a commissioner
two terms. IS the Republican
The Washington times., 1936-05-15

They're really gorgeous! Much more innpor-
tant still is the wear you'll get from them It's
seldom if ever we can offer rugs of this quality
at so low price. Not merely fibre rugs -.
which in themselves can always be depended
upon for wear but closely-woven basket
weave FIBRE that makes for extra strength.
In gay stenciIed patterns Of green, blue, tan
or rust. Every one beauty and bargain!
Sixth FIoor-The Hecht Co.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-11-28
Roosevelt Names Mixed Board
To Study Tenant Farmer Remedy

S. Johnson, professor of sociology
at Fisk university and co-author
of the recent book, "The Collapse
of Farm Tenancy in the South
and DR.. Frederick d. Patterson
president of Tuskegee Institute.
White members who have work
ed with or among Negroes include
Dr. w. w. Alexander, executive di-
rector of the Commission on Inter
racial Cooperation and until re-
Gently president of billiard univer
sity. New Orleans; Edwin r. En-
bree, president of the julius Rosen-
valid foundation and an author W
the study of farm tenancy along
with Johnson; A. r. Mann pro-
vost, Cornell university, who has
handled many graduate students
in agriculture; Mrs. A. b. Newell
of the Women's Missionary coun-
ell of the NJ. f. Church South,
which handles funds for Negro edu-
cation: Howard w. Odum, socio-
logist of the University of North
Carolina who has made many sig
nificant studies of the race, and
Edward A. O'Neal. president of the
American Farm Bureau federation'
who brought colored delegates ~
this years convention in Chicago.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-11-28

kins, $500; Or. o. l.. Barland,
$500; DR.. j. II. Sparks, $500; DR..
c. G. Constable, $500; Ritzie Beau
ty Salon $500; Mitzie Bobbette
Beauty Shop, $500; Valeria's Beau"
ty Salon, $500; Detroit Tribune,
$500; Bethel A NJ. r.. Church,
S26.S5; Mrs. Harold Bledsoe' $500
Miss Florence Daniels, $500; Lou
is Smith. $500; Mrs. ]. A. Loom
is, $500; DR.. p. B. Gamble, 500;
Rev. ID. M. Russell $500; Sorosis
Literary and Art Club, $500; Mrs.
Mary b. Easton, $500; Mack Han
ey, $500; George w. Garvin, 1900;
]. IT. Dounveor (Old Cow $15.06;
Mrs. Ramon S. Scruggs, $500:
Scott NJ E. Church, $1,000; st.
Paul A. NJ. e. Zion Church, $40;
Hartford Avenue Baptist Church,
$500 st. Paul A. NJ f. Church,
$1,000; New Bethel Baptist Church,
$500; Plymouth congregational
Church, $1,000 DR.. Walter II.
Mack, $500; Pen and Palette Art
Club, $500; Kappa Alpha Psi Fra
ternity' $1,000 Herbert Dudley,
$500; Henry Sweet, $500; Peter
son and Son Electric Shop, $500;
Edwin S. TAFT, $500; James Cole,
$500; Lowell Baker Service Sta
ton $500; Bethesda Hospital En-
ployees $2S.50; DR.. ALI f. Thorn
as, $500; S. S. Weldon, $500;
Vanity Fair Beauty Salon, $1,000;
Malinda Wells $500; Matthew's
Drug Company, $1,000; Second
Baptist Church, $4,000; Rev. and
Mrs. w. II. Peck, $500; Tuskegec
Alumni $500; Calvery Baptist
Church $500; Wilbur c. Woodson,
$1,000; Ramon S. Scruggs, $500;
Gloster Current Orchestra, $500;
Parkside Hospital Employees, $54.
90; Loomis, Jones Piper and Col
den $4,000.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-11-28

WASHINGTON-(ANP)- Three
Negro leaders and a number of Ii
beral whites were appointed last
week by President Roosevelt to a
special committee of 3S to study
means of curing the ills Of farm
tenancy a campaign pledge made
by the nations chief executive.
This committee, a nOn-partisap
group of leading men and women,
is headed by Secretary of Agricul-
ture Henry A. Wallace and must
report by Feb. /. Working with
them will be Senator John II. Bank
head Of Alabama and Representa-
tive Marvin Jones of Texas who
in the last session of congress pro-
posed a bill Intending to create
billion dollar corporation to make
Independent farm owners out Of
tenants and sharecroppers.
This group is charged specifi-
cally with reporting ways and
means of developing a land tenure
system which will bring an increas-
ed measure of security, opportunity
and well being to farm tenants.
The Bankhead-Jones bill met
with too many objections for pas
sage. Opponents declared it would
saddle the tenants with long
term debt. The Bankhead-J Gnes
plan was for the government to
buy land and resell it to tenants
under a long term agreement rang
ing up to 40 years. This was called
Inconsistent" with other Federal
plans as, under the AAA, the go
vernment was paying farmers to
reduce their crops and it would
be uneconomic to at the same time
buy farms and equipment for re-
sale. AAA benefits have also been
going mainly to the landlords and
little to the tenants, some senator's
said.
Colored members of the commit
tee are Mrs. Mary Mcleod Bethune,
president of Bethune-Cookman
College and NYA official; Charles
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-11-28
LID. To Press Fight For
Herndon AS Decision Looms

NEW YORK-(CNA)-Plans for
National Herndon Day on Mon
day. November 30 were announced
last week by the national office OF
the International Labor Defense,
80 East 18th Street, New York
City.
Herndon's appeal from a 2O-year
chain gang conviction in Georgia
is on the November calendar Of the
U. S. Supreme Court and any day
now in the high court may an
nounce it's decision. The young
labor organizer was arrested in
Atlanta, Ga on July IL, 1892, and
speedily indicted IL days later UNI
der an ancient slave statute on a
charge of melting to instruction.
Herndon had lead a successful re-
lief demonst" tion of unemployed
Negro and hite workers a few
lays before his arrest
Anna Damon, acting national Sc
.'"."rv of tho |. L. ID. announced
hat mass meetings demanding re-
versal of the chain gang conviction
would be held on November 80 in
New York, Chicago and other large
cities throughout the country.
At these meetings delegates will
be elected to go to Washington
early in December to present y
petition to the Supreme Court ask
ing reversal of the conviction on
the grounds that the 1866 statute,
as construed by the trial court
and the Georgia Supreme Court
violates the constitutional rights
of the defendant.
Hundreds Of Negro, labor and Ii
beral groups throughout the nation
are backing the appeal for Hern-
don. His bail of $4,000 cash -
Georgia courts would not accept
bond in his case-was raised by
popular subscription in 1884. Funds
for his appeal are now being rails
ed by the l. L. d. Contributions
can be sent to the National office
of the International Labor Defense
so East 18th Street New York
City.
Herndon himself left New York
City this week for a tour of the
country, which will include ST
at Chicago, Minneapolis. st. Pau
Duluth. Superior Portland. Ore,
San Francisco, Los Angeles and
Denver In all these cities. and IN
scores of other cities and towns
Herndon defense meetings are now
being organized.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-11-28
Nab White Aides
Of Father Divine

Los ANGELES-(ANP)- Three
white men, Warner Hunt, John
Hunt, and III. b. Smith, the latter
20 years old all of whom called
themselves followers of Father
Divine, New York evangelist, were
arrested last Sunday in Beverly
Hills on charges Of disturbing the
peace and creating a nuisance af-
ter police had dispersed the
crowd of 800, mostly Negroes, who
had attended their meeting. Com
plants from neighbors in the fash
ionable section brought the police
headed by Capt. w. w. White, and
when the crowd refused to dis
perse, Is more officers were call
ed
One of the men, Warner Hunt,
had $1,000 i'm his pockets and
Smith had nearly $4,000, when
placed under arrest. They said
they had come from the East to
further the work of Father Di-
vine.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-11-28
School Children
Ask Ouste
Of Principal

NEW YORK-(CAA)- Harlem's
determined fight for the custer of
Gustav Schoenchen, white princi-
pal who savagely assaulted 14-year
old Robert Shelton, took on new
impetus this week with a demon
stration of more than $50 Harlem
school children in front of Public
School s. 140th Street and Edge
combe Avenue.
Hearings on charges of simple
assault against the principal are
still pending in the courts Many
prominent Harlem leaders and or
CARNATIONS are behind the drive
for the custer of the principal