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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-18
SUPREME COURT SHOCKED
BY MISS. TORTURE CASE

court should find that the confess
sions were not voluntary.
Justice Van Devanter became
sarcastis about the testimony of the
sheriff that he knew nothing about
the beating of the defendants ex-
cept for rumors which he had
heard.
Justice Stone suggested that UNI
der the circumstances admitted by
the state the defendants were
necessarily under influences which
made it impossible that they speak
voluntarily.
Brown, Ellington, and Shields
were convicted of the murder Of
Raymond Stewart, white tenant
farmer, solely upon a confession"
which was secured by beating and
torturing the three men in a man
ner as barbarous as the Middle
Ages. All were beaten with straps
studded with nails, and Ellington
was hanged repeatedly by the neck
and let down again until he con-
fessed The Mississippi supreme
court sustained the conviction, but
two Justices wrote a dissenting
opinion calling the case worse than
the Scottsboro cases. The N. A. A.
G.. p. and a number of individuals
and groups in Mississippi is financ-
ing the appeal through the United
States supreme court. The deci-
sion on the argumnt Of last Friday
is expected to be handed down by
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-18
7 urner Ross
To Speak At
Inter-Church Meet

"Tlhis Unbalanced Civilization"
will be the topic for discussion
at the Detroit Inter-Church Eel
lowship, to be held at tibet Y. M.
C. A., Thursday night, Jan. %, at
s o'clock. Turner w. Ross, presi-
dent of the organization, will lead
the discussion.
In addition to the open forum
discussion, there will also be a
musical treat presented by Miss
Clare Young and little Miss Mae
Hendricks will entertain with
dramatic interpretations. The
public is invited to join in the dis
cussion and enjoy the musical pro-
gram. The InterChurch Fellow
ship meets every second and fourth
Thursday, at the st. Antoine Y.
M. c.. A.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-18
St. Paul A. M. E.

"The Tragedy of Doubt" will be
tire sr7bjerSs-off reete eS-
tons sermon at 10:45 a. m. next
Sunday.
Missing An Opportunity will
be the subject Of the sermon Sun
day evening, 7:45.
Pleasant Sunday will be held
Sunday afternoon, o'clock by the
Ladies Aid Society.
The Junior Christian Endeavor
League will convene, p. m. with
Freeman Bradley as president and
Mrs. Lille Wynn as Supt.
The Senior League will convene
$50 p. m. with Mrs. Lola Scott
Williams as president. Topic:
what Does The Bible Mean BY
Lost and Found?" Luke 1871, 60,
"a.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-18
PONTIAC NEWS
NEWMAN A. NJ. Il. Church

A mock conference will be held
AT Newman A. M. E. Church, of
which Rev. Ferguson is pastor, on
Feb. 20. The affair promises to be
of unusual interest.
Pastor Ferguson delivered a
forceful sermon Sunday, his text
being, Put on the whole armour
OF God" Many visitors from River
Rouge were present. Alvin Woods,
a former member of Burks Chapel,
Paducah, KY, united with New
man, Sunday.
Macedonia Baptist Church
Macedonia Baptist Church elect
ed Rev. John d. Powell as pastor
for the ensuing year. Messrs. Joe
Clark, b. w. Williams, Joseph
Redd, and Henderson Payne were
elected deacons. Trustees chosen
were Messrs. Charles Munsey, l..
C. Black, Jesse Winters, Rev. G..
j. Matthews, and James r. Elem
ms OJncIS tIOClSu liSluuSu wi D.
G. L. Fleming, president Of Pas
tors Aid Society; Miss Bernice
Watson, pianist; B. w. Williams
S. S. superintendent; James r.
Fleming, president and chorister
Mrs. Matte Parks, president Who
soever Will Club.
The morning sermon at Macedo-
MIA last Sunday was delivered by
Rev. George j. Matthews. Home
and Foreign Mission Boards held
their monthly programs at 3 p
M. at which time Rev. Il. A. Robin
son was speaker Mesdames Reed
and Fleming rendered solos.
The Oakland County Civic Club
under the leadership of Rev. G. j.
Matthews, is beginning its meet
ings for the new year. New mem
bers are welcome.
Rev. Parker, of New Bethel
Church, delivered the evening adj
dress at Macedonia Sunday, Joseph
Reed was reelected president of
the b. Y. p. u.
Ray Dudley, of Marion, Ind, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Stew
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-18
Religious Program To Be
Presented At WV. G. A.

The Religious Department of the
Luck Thurman Y. w. c. A, under
Miss A. Elett, will present a spe-
cial program, Sunday Jan. 10, at
$3.50 p. m. The program, which
will be headed by j. Louis John
son, will be especially arranged to
introduce to the public the oppor-
tunity to study the history of the
Christian Religion and the English
Bible in general.
The program will include the
following: Prelude; devotionals, by
Mr.. Ford; tenor solos, my Task"
and "Going Home" by Bonnie Roy
Moner; drama, "The Creation;"
remarks, Mr.. Ford; solo, Rock OF
Ages" Mrs. e. Bracy; harp solo,
Miss Tullis; drama, Ruth and
Naomi" harmonica band selec-
lions.
A cordial invitation is extended
to the public.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-18
NORTH DETROIT

Among the enjoyable social al
fairs of last week was a dinner
party given by Mr.. and Mrs. Is,
Renfroe, 1852 Lumpkin treet, in
honor of Mrs. Essie Williams, of
Hartford. Conn. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Wooley, Mr.
and Mrs. B. Renfroe, Mr.. and Mrs,
G. Blount, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Mar
hrall. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Russell,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Williams, and
others.
Services at Cosmopolitan Bap-
fist Church were well attended
last Sunday Pastor M. Bolden
preached at the II a. m. worship
At > D. m. the senior choir render
ed a fine program. Many were
present. A surprise party was Civ
en- honor af the chorister, Thomas
tones. He received many useful
cifts. The occasion was a pleasant
one. A buffet menu was served.
The sick Of the church include
Rev. s. Davis, Mrs. Willie Parks
and Mrs. Lula Walton, 2404 Dear
ing The latter is i'll at Ford's
Hospital. Friends wish a speedy
recovery TO all. The children OF
Mr., and Mrs. Parks, 2415 Cody
street. are convalescing, much to
the delight OF friends.
Lomax A. VI. j.. Church
Services were held all day Sun
day at Iomax A NJ. e Church,
Of which DR.. w. A. Blackwell is
pastor. At II a. m. the pastor
preached with power to an appre-
ciative audience. At 3 p. m. the
Junior choir rendered an inter-
esting progrom, on which the va
rious young folks clubs partici-
mated. At the 1 p. m. services,
Rev. w. w. Walter, 5697 Stanford
street, brought a forceful message
to his many hearers. He exhort-
ed the congregation to nave
Christ on board with them, IN
crossing the sea of time.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-18
RIVER ROUGE
1t. John A. vi. T.. Church

The Mite Missionary Society
OF the church met at the home OF
Mrs. Eugene Lyon, Of Poke street
After a brief business session, the
following visitors were introduced :
Rev. j. w. Saunders, Rev. l.. Lyons
Rev. William Baber, and Thomas
Phillips. The latter rendered a vo-
cal solo in French. Mrs. Cox made
fitting remarks. Mrs. Lyons served
a refreshing repast. Rev. Lyons
responded to the various talks.
The Stewardess Board met at the
home of Mrs. Eve Lyons, on Hol-
ford street. 1t was pleasant SEES
sion and delicious luncheon was
served. Mrs. Hill is president.
The prayer meeting Wednesday
was we'll attended.
Rev. Baber and his choir wor-
shipped at st. Stephen A. M. E.
Church last Sunday evening.
A junior choir is being organic
ed at st John Church, with Mrs
Craft as president.
The Trustee Aid Board is doing
fine work. They are sponsoring a
three-night program. The Nation
al Singers will furnish the pro-
gram each night.
Mrs. Eleanor Booth has just re-
turned from an extended holiday
trip in the South. She visited rela-
tives in Georgia, including the col
leges at Atlanta, and Meharry
Medical College and Teachers
State College, and Fisk University
at Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. Booth re-
ports having enjoyed the trip i'm
mensely.
The Legion Post meeting last
Saturday night was honored by the
unexpected visit from the Com
mitteeman of 10th district and the
Commander of the Wyandotte Post
Both visitors made encouraging
remarks and helpful suggestions
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-18
Smith Chapel A. VI. +. Church
The willing Workers Club, OF

smith Cnapel a. vi. Il. OnuFcH
The willing Workers Club, of
Smith Chapel, will entertain at
a hen social" at the home of c..
n. Perry, Friday night, Jan. IA.
Mrs. Irene Kf1g6re IS pTes1deHr.
The Pastors Aid met at the
home of Mrs. Mary Roberts, on
Inkster Road, Monday afternoon.
Stewardess Board No. / met at the
parsonage, Tuesday evening, with
Mrs. Lydia Williams presiding.
The senior choir of Smith Chap
ell will present DR.. Guy o. Sauls-
bury, Sunday, Jan. 10, at 1880
o'clock. Gardner King is president
of the choir.
Presiding Elder Saunders will
hold the second quarterly confer
ence at Smith Chapel, Jan. IS and
10.
The Gospel Choral Union held
their regular inspirational pro-
gram at Peace and Harmony Sec
ond Baptist Church. o. w. Orange
is director.
Mrs. Annie w. Spencer is con-
fined to her home at 1929 Harrison
street, as q result of fractured
leg. The injury was sustained last
Friday morning, when in Detroit,
when her car collided with a truck.
The banquet given at Smith
hapel last Friday night, was very
Chapel last Friday night, was very
successful. Representatives from
Vernon Chapel, st. Stephen, st.
Paul, Conant Gardens and Monroe
were present. Mrs. Leona Goodson
was chairman Of the committee in
charge Of the banquet. Mrs. B. .
Holloway served as head waitress.
The pastor and members extend
thanks to visitors who attended.
The Imperial Literary and Art
Club met with Mrs. L. p. Williams
Wednesday night, with Mrs Nellie
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-18
Science Church
Of Christianity

Services are held at the chapel
of Lucy Thurman Y. w. c. A
every Sunday morning, at IL
o'clock. Glasses are conducted
every Tuesday and Friday even
ings, at 7:45 o'clock.
The subject for Sunday, Jan.l9'
will be, poverty and Sickness
Shall Not Overtake Those Who
Have The Right Understanding"
Text, "The righteous shall inherit
the land and dwell therein for
ever, Psalm 1928.
DR.. C. c. Shelby is founder and
leader.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-18
St. Cyprian Has
New K e ct o 7

The Rev. Malcolm G. Dade, of
New Bedford, Mass, has accepted
the call of Right Rev. Herman
Page, Bishop of Michigan, to serve
as rector of st. Cyprian Episco-
pal Church, at Milford and 2Sth
streets, in Detroit.
Rev. Dade, who is 80 years of
age, comes to Detroit highly re-
commended. He was born in New
Bedford, Mass, educated at Will
liston Academy, in Northampton,
Mass, Lincoln University, and the
Episcopal Theological Seminary
at Cambridge, Mass. He will
preach his first sermon at st. Cy-
prians, Sunday, Jan. 10, at IL a. m.
Visitors are welcome.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-18

Linen Supply Co... The M
Beauticians, Bethel Sunday S
and Christian Endeavor Leagdo~
2, Russell Cowans, Rev. w.
Peck, Joseph l.. Barrow, r. u
Evans, j. w. Roxborough, S. T..
Ross, l.. Blount, Rev. r. l.. Brady,
and DR.. Gleiss.
Among those who contributed
heavily to further the work of the
congress was Undertaken Bristol,
Atty. II. Dudley, and the Orian
Club.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-18
City u S h e
Board Union

The City Usher Board Union
met Sunday, Jan. II, at Israel
Baptist Church, in celebration of
the ninth anniversary of the ush-
er board Of that church. There
were 100 ushers present at roll
call. King Solomon usher board
received the attendance banner,
the financial banner going to Cal
vary Baptist usher board.
The program, which was short
and spicy,was greatly enjoyed by
all present. The next meeting of
the City Usher Board Union will
lbe Sunday, Jan. 26, at LomaX
(Temple A. NJ e. Church, on De-
kuindre. The public is invited.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-18
CHURCH ACTIVITIES AND RELIGIOUS WORK
Rev. Horace White
To Preach Sun. At
Plymouth Church

Rev Horace White, of Cleve-
land, Ohio, will preach at Plym-
outh Congregational Church, Gar
field and Beaubien, Sunday
morning, Jan. 10. There will be
special music. The public is cor
daily invited.
Rev. White, who has accepted
the call to the pastorate at Plym-
outh Congregational Church, will
take up his regular duties here,
in February.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-18
Metropolitan Baptist
5I3l Hastings St, at Ferry
Rev. A. c. Williams, pastor

The public is invited to wor-
ship at this church Sunday, and
at all times.
Sunday morning, 1O:45 a. m.
Rev. Williams will preach from
the subject: who's Poor?"
Rev. Nathan Bunch will be the
speaker at 7;45 p. m. Sunday even
ing.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-18
ALKA-SELTZER for

COLDS, Acid Indigestion, Head
ache, Neuralgia, Fatigue, Mu!
cular, Rheumatic, Sciatic Pair
and other disorders due to a
over-acid condition of the body
The analgesic, (acetyl-salicylate) re(
heves pain. The alkaizers help u
correct the cause of those pains du|
to Excess Acid.
Get Alka-Seltzer at your drug stor'
In SOC and Coo packages for home use
or ask for a drink of Alka-Seltzer .
the soda fountain.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-18
Pace, presiding.

Pace, presiding.
After the business routine, the
hostess served delicious refresh
ments.
Mrs Alberta Steele was called
to Georgia on account of the severe
illness Of her father.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-18

v ashington, d. c. For the first
tiIGc in the memory of many per-
SONS present the justices of the
United States Supreme Court APP
pearcd Friday to be greatly
shocked at the revelations Of the
trial" Of three Negro sharecrop-
pors from Kemper County Miss.
Earl Brewer, ESD, Of Jackson,
Miss, who argued he case for Ed
Brown, Yank Ellington and Henry
Shields, the convicted men con-
demned to death for murder made
a mastery presentation Of his case.
When the counsel for the State
Of Mississippi began arguing for
sustaining the conviction, the JUS
tices were at no pains to conceal
their Indignation. At one point
Chief Justice Hughes interrupted
the argument TO ask:
do you mean that these de-
PENDANTS must be permitted to 20
TO their death solely upon the basis
OF an extorted confession because
their counsel failed to make proper
objection"
Justices Roberts and Van Devan-
ter seemed equally unable to con-
tain their Indignation. - 5tice Ro-
berts continually intd pied the
argument to inquire VIII er there
was substantial eviden Of guilt
other than the confe on, or
whether there could be y justi-
fication for the convictkEuiit h0u
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-18

"He hath showed thess(
what Is good; and what
the Lord require of thee, b
do Justly, and to love m
and to walk humbly with |
GOdw-Mlcah. Gas.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-18
SPECIAL NOTICE

We do not incorporate In CLUB
news and other social it2l CARDS
of thanks, as cards of are
forms of advertisem len
must be paid for.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-18

art.
Miss Vera Dobson has returned
from a holiday visit in Kentucky
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-18
'' $500 ~ 2'; = NJ F. INKSTER NEWS

\stor McLin spoke to a large
regation last Sunday, and a
err were added to the chuach.
The afternoon, Rev. N. w.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-18

from St. ]ha G MY, churCh'
worshipped Vat st. JaD :.
Sunday, Jan. 10, Pastor McLln
will preach on the subject, The
March OF Time. All are invited
to hear him.
Evening star., 1936-11-26

around the palace were startled and
even alarmed by the appearance and
tone Of the articles in question, which,
in some well-informed quarters, were
taken as q menacing barometer to the
lengths to which the old guard at the
palace is prepared to 60 in its last.
ditch fight"
without naming the Kings Ameri.
can friend. the publication summed I'D
the situation thus: 1T has to be
stated the atmosphere around the
whole controversy has become def
nitely more thunderous over the week
end"
The Times and Telegraph editorials
appeared fatty controversial over the
Welsh situation, but the Week de-
clared:
There is considerably more than
Immediately meets the eye in the curl
ously, almost threateningly worded
leading article on the subject of the
King, which appeared in Tuesdays
Times, followed by an explosion of
similar depth and charges in the Daily
Telegraph Wednesday and by some
further observations on the same sub
ject-though hung on another peg
in Wednesdays Times.
Both papers in their fervent de-
fense Of the cabinet went so far as
to actually speak threat to the posi-
ton of the monarchy itself.
Both implied such a threat must
arise If ever and whenever a difference
between the view of the King and
the cabinet exists and comes to light,
unless partisans to the Kings opinion
are content to remain perfectly silent
and pretend agreement with the cab
met
THE threat is clear enough. Given
special circumstances at the moment.
and profound differences in the view
existing on certain other more intimate
matters. the unusual behavior of these
two newspapers could not but be re-
garded as move in campaign whose
implications and objectives are far be-
yond the immediate matter under dis
cussion."
The weekly news magazine Caval-
cade said the Times, which repre-
sents a clique of conservatives. in
cluding the Archbishop of Canterbury,
has for weeks been preparing, in case
Of need, a pontifical leading article
on the constitutional position of the
King. 1t discusses the Kings power
with Parliament. his power to disband
the army, sell his navy and marry
commoner, raising her to royal
status"
Evening star., 1936-11-26
WOMAN GIVES POLICE
MYSTERY DEATH CLUE
Turns Over License Number of
Car That Aroused Suspicion
Before Body Was Found.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PORTSMOUTH. Va. November 26.
A-A lead that may provide Virginia
authorities with clue to the identity
Of the person or persons who left the
body of an unidentified white woman,
found last Friday near South Boston.
is believed to have been furnished by
q Portsmouth woman. who has asked
the police not to make her name
public.
The woman told the police that On
q Sunday trip to Petersburg six weeks
ago with friends, her attention was
attracted to the single occupant CT
another machine, which they passed
and which passed them several times
The driver of the car, a man wearing
horn trimmed glasses, drove somewhat
wildly and appeared to be concerned
over something under a blanket on the
floor of the rear seat. she told Lieut.
o. B. Dunn and Detectives L. c. Ellis
and r. c. Journee.
The woman wrote down the license
number of the other machine and VITA
this clue, plus her detailed description
Of his appearance, the local police
believe it will be possible to check on
the movements of the owner of the
car.
Evening star., 1936-11-26
Hoeppels
Continued From First Page.)

Continued From First Page.)
which Milton Kronheim, professiona
bondsman, took an active part.
In his statements TO the press,
Representative Hoeppel said his con-
viction merited "a congressional in
veStigation to determine the facts.
He said he went to Richmond, in
stead of to Washington, in order to
report myself to the United States
marshal at the proper time for sur
render to the District Court at Wash.
ington.
My reasons for attempting delay"
he said, were to contact Mr.. James
w. Ives, the complaining witness, in
order to discuss his testimony with a
view to obtaining a correction from
him in accordance with the facts"
Ives. a Johns Hopkins University
student and Olympic athlete, was the
prospective appointee to West Point
in the conspiracy case.
Investigation Urged.
Hoppel asserted that If a congress-
sional investigation were ordered,
some astounding revelations will come
to the front to confirm the statement
I have made here. am. thus grant
justice, instead of PERSECUTION"
He said he had incurred "the en-
nifty of certain brass hats in the gen.
eral staff" The Representative for.
merly was an enlisted man in the
Army and was retired after 80 years
service.
Jacob Morewitz Of Newport News,
Va, attorney for father and son, said
he would carry the case to the Su.
preme Court, and planned to base his
fight on the outcome of case now
pending there involving the service of
Government employees on Federal
juries.
The Supreme Court already has re-
fused to review conviction of the pair.
Following their trial last December
they appealed and the United States
Court of Appeals affirmed the verdict.
Representative Hoeppel told pho
tographers at the court house last
night: Take all the pictures you want.
boys. Don't be in a hurry. Get a
good one"
His good humor changed to anger,
however. when he was handcuffed to
his son.
We've been treated like gentlemen
everywhere but here" he declared.
His first words on entering the Jail
were: We'll, it looks clean, anyway"
Both he and his son had with them
blue denim overalls which they called
their prison clothes"
The elder Hoeppel condemned con-
ditions in the Jail at Richmond in
positive terms. He said: 1T took
Grant four years to take Richmond,
but it took me only Is minutes after
my incarceration in the Henrico
County Jail to know that the rats,
bedbugs and other vermin had cap
tured myself and son."
Evening star., 1936-11-26
Passenger Traffic
On Major Rirers
Brought toClose
Capt. Chris Greene Con.
Uerts ''Stern.Wheelers"
to Freight Boats.
By the Associated Press.

6y tne ASSOClhteQ FIeSS.
CINCINNATI, November 26.-For
the first time in more than a century,
Capt. Chris Greene said today there
will be no Winter passenger trafic on
Americas major rivers.
Capt. Greene, secretary and treas
urer of packet line bearing the FAM
lily name. said that two of his three
Ohio River 'stern-wheelers" have
been converted into freight handlers
and that the third. the Gordon
Greene. would operate only during the
Summer season
Its not profitable to operate the
year round" he declared
Greene said he knew Of but one
other vessel in overnight passenger
service on inland rivers-the Golden
Eagle, plying out of st. Louis during
the Summer. Steamers of his line
have engaged in Winter trade for
more than so years, ofttimes finding it
necessary to fight their way through
ice.
For more than a century, Greene
added, there has been some year.
round passenger traffic on the Ohio
and Mississippi and their tributaries.
Evening star., 1936-11-26
HEM0RRHAGE FATAL
TO FREDERICK BAR HEAD
Death of Brother of Chief Judge
]. Hammond Urner in Fred
erick Unexpected.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
FREDERICK. Md. November o.
Milton G. Urner, jr, a brother of Chief
Judge j. Hammond Urner of the sixth
judicial circuit, died Unexpectedly at
City Hospital here yesterday. He
was IS.
Urner. magistrate. was president
Of the Frederick County Bar Associa-
ton. He was a son of the late Milton
G. Urner, who many years ago repre-
sented the sixth congressional district
in the national House of Representa-
tives.
Death resulted from cerebral hem
orrhage, physicians said.
One other brother. Paul Urner, Of
Sac Paulo. Brazil and two sisters,
Mrs. William e. Gaver of Baltimore
and Mrs. Charles S. Price Of Frederick,
survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday
afternoon from the home Of Judge
Urner here.