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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-01
|VANN PULLS A
FAST ONE" ON
|HARLE M TIES

New York-(C)-The suddenness
with which Robert L. Vann be-
came a sports writer and sailed
away to cover the Olympics for his
newspaper left Harlem politicians
gasping for breath.
In all of his twenty years as edi-
tor of his newspaper, no one had
ever known Vann to harbor the de-
sire to be a sports expert. How
ever, Harlemites who have made
up their minds to watch every
move Of the foxy Pittsburgher,
think they have figured out why
Vann left the country after pro-
missing he wound have the cam
paign under way by August l. The
way the Harlemites dope it out is
this: The National Bar Associa-
ton, with which Vann has never
cooperated with very closely, al
though he is outstanding in the
legal profession, is meeting in
Vann's home city from August 6
to s. If Vann was anywhere in
the United states he could not
possibly explain his absence from
that meeting, so it is believed
Vann decided to be sitting in Ber-
lin, Germany on these dates and
have a perfect alibi from what
might prove to be an embarrassing
situation. 1t is known that many
prominent Republicans are men,
bers of the Bar Association, and
when it comes time to draw up
resolutions, some endorsements
might be made which Vann might
not approve: 1t would be inhospi-
table to oppose the visitors, so
Mr.. Vann is Just not Eat home"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-01
PROTESTS PLAYING up RACIAL IDENTITY OF criminal
Murder Of w hit e
Club Hostess Starts
"Negro" Ballyhoo

CHICAGO-(ANP)-A letter pro-
testing the stories sent out about
a fortnight ago by the Associated
Press and playing up" the intima-
tion that the murder of Mrs. Flo
renee Castle, Northside dance hos
tess was a Negro, was sent last
week to the news bureau by George
w. Lawrence of Chicago, president
of the National Bar Association.
The victim, it will be recalled,
was brutally slain in the presence
of her small son, but later under
questioning, told police the hands
of the murderer, who had written
a dramatic message with a piece
OF soap on a dresser mirror, were
white. Subsequent stories in the
daily press related these develop
ments, but the first story, brand
ing the criminal as Negro and
spread throughout the South, did
inestimable harm in fostering ra-
cial animosities and hatred
Mr.. Lawrence's letter follows:
The Associated Press,
100 North LaSalle Street,
Chicago, Illinois
Attention: General Manager
Sirs:
l note your release of June
20, concerning the murder of
Mrs. Florence Thompson Cas-
tie in which you stated that the
perpetrator was a Negro.
Since the date of your re-
lease, further investigation has
revealed that the racial identi-
ty of the culprit is unknown.
l wonder if you realize what
damage can and often does re-
suit from such premature re-
leases. They serve to inflame
racial passions and too often
innocent colored persons be-
come the victims of mob vio-
lence.
May l therefore suggest that
in the interest of building bet
ter racial relations and a more
stable order, you desist from
making premature releases
concerning the racial identity
of criminals before you have
had time to make a thorough
investigation. In fact, it would
be much better If you would a
dept the policy of not stating
the racial identity of any Grim
inal as it serves no useful pur-
pose.
Very truly yours,
George w. Lawrence
President National Bar Association
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-01
GLAD TO USE
DIR, VER'S
p E A N u 7 OIL

Montgomery, A a.. (ANP) "A
plea that both doctor and Gov.
Bibb Graves OF Alabama exhaust
all the possibilities OF DR.. George
| Washington Carver's peanut oil as
remedy for the present epidemic
Of infantile paralysis was contain
ed in a long editorial printed in
t h Montgomery Advertiser of
July Is. -. 80. go.
Massaging OF effected limbs by
the peanut oil discovery of DR..
Carver, the great Tuskegee scient-
fist has accomplished great re-
suits, the editorial pointed out, but
medical science has never put it
fully to the test and DR.. Carver
himself is not a physician and
therefore unqualified to carry out
all experiments. But in the hope
that physicians will avail them
selfs,t the scientist has refused all
patient rights to the oil and it is
available at druggists for 50 cents
a half gallon. ~. 800.
The Advertiser, also quoting a
recent article by T. H. Alexander,
a Tennessee newspaperman a d
personal friend of Dr. Carver, says
Limestone county has already been
guaranteed and there are 100 vic
tins of infantile paralysis in North
Alabama, with the possibility of
still more before epidemic
ceases. 80. 800.
"Dr. Carver has the arouse the
interest and won the support of at
least one noted Southern physician
the Advertiser declares. eff this
fact the Advertiser has trustworthy
| information. What he desires is
such a show of interest by the pro-
fession as will lead to thorough
gong test of his theory and method
The victims of infantile paralysis
deserve this concession by a med
/ a ! profession which confesses
that it does not itself know what
to do about poliomyelitis.
Governor Graves is something
of an adyenturer in government
He is willing to step out and try
something new. 1t seems to. The
Advertiser that he might very well
lend his official encouragement to
the proposal Of the T'lressedn. In
vestigation a do n harmit
might result in great good. Let's
try it and see what will happen. ,
| Homicide Couad said that Murdocl,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-01
Halle Selassie Now
As Years Of Age

LONDON-(C)- King Edward
sent a message of congratulation
to Emperor Halle Selassie of Ethio-
pia at Worthing Tuesday, on his
45th birthday. The emperor spent
the day quietly, considering a pro-
posed American tour.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-01

learned that this man had been
hit on the head with a chair by
a man known as Eddie. White is
suffering from contusioons of the
face, decorations of the scalp and
a possible skull fracture.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-01
Chair Employed AS
Weapon In Fight

Vernon White, "a, of 60S5 Hart
ford Avenue was found unconscious
lying in the alley at the rear of
5OOS w. Warren Avenue, at 1877
a. M, Thursday. Later police
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-01

LOS ANGELES, (ANP) Bruised
and dazed, Horace Hampton, son
of one of this city's most reputable
families, made his way to a police
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-01
Claims Beating BY
The "Black Legion y

station last week and told offic-
ials he had been abducted and
beaten by men who called them
selves policemen and who also as
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-01
Woman S e e ks To
End Life

Helen Offet Shirley, 80, of 1860
Brush Street is being held for OBJ
servation in the psychopathic ward
at the Receiving Hospital. She
tried to kill herself by jumping
from second story window at
1907 Russell Street Monday. Hell
en- stated that she had an argu-
ment with her boy friend and want
ed to end her life.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-01

the Eighth to hang up a military
record of which Illinois Negroes
should be proud. -.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-01

Homicide Squad said that Murdoch
had been living in the building
with four other men who escaped.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-25
RuIeby Third Degree
Charged to WPA

would be sent to Monroe county
to check up on charges.
On Friday statement quoting
Stapleton as denying the com
mittee's charges was issued. On
Saturday the committee obtained
the affidavit from Stapleton re
pudiating the denial and charging
third degree tactics to the WPA
The Republican committee last
night declared:
"Mr. StapletOn reaffirms all
of his original charges including
that WPA costs are 300 per cent
above private contracts; that a
community cabin which cost
$4,000 could have been built
for $4,000; that cost Of laying
bricks on one project was 1927
per brick, and that although
the city of Bloomington buys
crushed stone for IS cents a
yard, the WPA paid Sc per
cubic yard for the removal Of
crushed limestone from q
quarry"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-25

The Works Progress AdminiStra-
ton resorted to third degree"
methods to obtain from John Sta
pleton, city engineer Of Blooming
ton, Ind, a retraction of charges
Of waste and extravaganza on
WPA construction projects, the Re
publican national committee de-
clared last night.
The committee issued a state
ment quoting an affidavit it de-
clared Stapleton had made Eatur-
day, repudiating a denial of
charges against the WPA The
committee said photoStaJ copies Of
the affidavit were on file at it's
offices both in Washington and
Chicago.
The Republican committee last
Wednesday issued an attack on
the WPA activities in Monroe
county, Ind, embracing Blooming
ton, naming Stapleton as the
source of it's information. WPA
headquarters here on Thursday an
announced that investigators
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-25
KIWANIS PLANS.
COUNTY PICNIC

ARLINGTON COURT HOUSE,
Va, Aug. 25.-An annual picnc
for the children of the st. Johns
Orphanage on Columbia Pike will
be held here Wednesday afternoon
under the auspices of the Airing.
ton County Kiwanis Club, it was
announced today by Arthur c.
Stickley, chairman of the commit
tee on arrangements.
Included in the many features
being planned for the children's
entertainment will be the Kiwanis
Club Boys Band under the direc-
ton of j. M. Miller, of Arlington.
Efforts are also being made to Sc
cure the services of Frank Portillo,
noted clown.
Movies will be shown under the
direction of Martin P. Wiegand,
of Washington. VILLA m r.
Schumacher, of the Washington
Club, will lead the children in
singing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-25
HVnson Is indicted
In Griffith Staying

MONTROSS, Va, Aug. 25.-The
Westmoreland county grand jury
today indicted Charles A. Hynson,
38-year-old farmer, for the alleged
murder of John Locke Griffith
near here on August 5.
Hynson was released on $500
bail provided by his father and
brother. His trial has been tenta'
lively set for October 81.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-25
Hint lilac LaUimae,
Hay Fever Days, Here

Hinc lilac lacrimae time is
upon us.
In other words, the worst hay
fever days have started.
Health Officer George c. Rub.
land said 80 per cent of the all,
ment is caused by ragweed. The
ailment can be prevented, the
department said, by incubation
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-25
POLITICS CALLS
VANDERBILT

NEWPORT, r. T., Aug. Is.
The name Vanderbilt-associated
for. four generations with big bust
ness and high society - today
made its appearance on the ma
tional political stage.
William H. Vanderbilt, 24.year-
old direct descendant of the origi-
nal Commodore Cornelius Wander
bilt, is to carry the family name
into the November election fight.
Now a member of the Rhode
Island State Senate from Ports
mouth, he hopes to head the Re
publican State ticket in November.
VOTE AMERICAN
Absent Voter Aid
The Connecticut Democrats
Society of the District will give
lessons in mail ballot casting to
absentee voters at a meeting to-
morrow night at $3.50 o'clock at
the Willard Hotel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-25

The mattress alone enough make the outfit 1t has 100 coil
conform with sisal
padding layers of elastic feand lowered ticking The
bed different
have choice of walnut mahogany finish And remember the
stabilized coil the browning glory of this sensational buy!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-25
GOOSE
FEATHER
Pillows
so DOUn!
IS % Goose Feathers

200 such pillows at this price won't
stay here long. These are plump
Observation-Disclosures covered in a
narrow stripe blue-and-white ticking
that1l give years of service.
LANSBURGHS-THIRD FLOOR
Evening star., 1936-06-14
THIS WEEK
"Cutucu" "
Continued from poge six
Continued from poge six

you or your blue-eyed flirt? I'm going
because when we find her, III find -"
Don Jaime stopped him in mid
phrase with an lmperious gesture.
Take time to think. my boy Those
who think first seldom speak"
The hand clapped over Kathleen's
mouth knew the full value of violence,
bony knuckles forced back between
her teeth. At the same instant power
full fingers, encircling her neck from
behind, pressed upward, numblng all
her senses She felt as though her head
were being dragged from her body. The
darkness, already black. turned
blacker Not until porcelain darnlng
egg had been thrust inside her teeth
and scarf bound over her head and
under her chin was she aware of light
The trick was performed so expertly
it left her astounded rather than
frightened. That she should be care
lessly turned loose Immediately the
operation was completed only added
to her feeling of helplessness and dis
may. She felt one of her nails break
and looked down; she was still holding
her handbag her fingers digging into
the leather.
A spasm shook her. At the tensing
of her muscles she choked so violently
the blood rushed to her temples as
though it would burst its way out The
lesson was quickly learned; only while
relaxed could she breathe or swallow
Evening star., 1936-06-14

his companions to add their weight,
the Commissioner crashed against
them with lowered shoulder and sue
ceeded in bursting the locks. A spot
light cast on the floor of the first
showed thick coating of undisturbed
dust, but the hallway of the second
presented quite a different picture
Fortunately it too had been unswept
for months, and it was easy to read
the story of what had happened.
Walking gingerly close to the wall
and ordering his followers to do like
wise, the Commissioner led the way to
a back room where guttering candle,
still lit. was at its last gasp. He stopped
in the doorway, studied the maze of
FOOTPRINTS within, then continued
down the hall and out through rear
door. Beyond small patio filled with
dying shrubbery was low wall and
over it a second back yard which gave
access to a building facing on San
Isidro Street. This house also was un-
occupied and as he stepped out from
its unlocked front door, he was almost
borne to the ground by the two ser
geants. He shook them off, glanced
quickly right and left and then stopped
to sweep his spotlight along curb and
pavement. Presently he rose to face
Trent and Nadito.
They had large automobile. front
left tire worn smooth but the left rear
practically new" He despatched a ser
geant to fetch around the two cars left
Evening star., 1936-06-14
NO NO. NO, - THE POT-ROAST AMT BURNING!
IT'S DUCK YOU SMELL WHITE DUckr'

in the Desamparados. Here. gentle
men, is where our search begins
Trent saw Guillermito draw close to
his brother and drive his fingers into
his back. Nadito Strengthened, not
with the jerk of one reacting to a
pinch, but as though he had received
a warning. He stood staring at the
pavement for a moment, collecting his
wits, then faced the Commissioner.
Il suggest you cover the city, leav-
ing the highways to US
Good" said the Commissioner.
There aren't many of them and
you'd be useless checking our list of
addresses in town. Strike out toward
Pinar del Rio first, leaving the car
reteTa to the east for the last. Will you
include Regla and Guanabacoa?"
No" said Nadito promptly, Il
leave those sinkholes to you" After
formal farewells the Commissioner
drove off with his retainers and Nadito
turned an unsmiling face on Trent.
Have you money with you?"
Plenty"
We'll go to>a garage, chuck this
car and get real one. Then I'll drive"
This is awfully good of you" be-
gan Trent, 'I'll never -" He
stopped. his jaw hanging loose, as Ma
ditto threw up his head like a snake
preparing to strike
Good of me- he cried with start
ling intensity What do I care about
Evening star., 1936-06-14

Taking grip on herself, she dared
to look around She was in small
inner room lighted by single candle.
Merging into the shadows she per-
ceived the figures of three men and
girl. The girl stood erect, blue rebozo
which passed over her head and across
the lower part Of her face acted as
hat. veil and mask Above its loose
folds glowed two jet-back eyes of in
credible brilliance.
Kathleen turned to look at the men.
The one who had dragged her in from
the street now stood on guard at the
door. Never had she seen more Strlk-
ing individual, arkskinned but with
high cheek bones and aQuiline features.
His frame was gaunt to the verge of
emaciation but powerful, and glancing
down at his long fingered hands she
could scarcely refrain from shudder-
ing. His eyes regarded her imperson-
ally. The two men who stood one on
each side of her were much younger
and of a complexion so white it seemed
a racial boast
All were listening intently to an
agonized voice, distant and muffled -
a voice like a dream: ooh, Kay, don't
hide! | know you're there. Answer"
Kathleen trembled violently and
tears sprang to her eyes, but she forced
them back to stare calculatingly at the
man by the door Dared she try to
rush him? But at that instant he tossed
Evening star., 1936-06-14

symptoms. Gain new lease on life with this
natural ''pick- a four weeks supply II
y. Cosewischs Genuine Garlic Tablets costs .Oo.
Sold by LigEetts, Walgreens and good druggist.
Excelsior Lab. Inc, 2O5 F.. 42nd St, N. Y. e.
. Refuse aduitsratsd Obnoxious Substitutes
Evening star., 1936-06-14
GARLIC

0ANLuS supplies vital
elements to help keep the
body youthfully vigorous:
IRON Copper Sulphur regu'
late blood circulation. PhOs-
phorza strengthens nerves.
Iodins norrnalizes gland func-
Tuning. Garlic, besides pos
sessing rich minerals, is tho
most powerful Of drugleSe
antiseptics to tralize
toxins in the system. Com.
bats mineral starvation and
intestinal putrefaction, the
cause of many distressing
Evening star., 1936-06-14
Mosozine Section
A CLAMMY pipe full of seaweed

A CLAMMY pipe full of seaweed
n tobacco is a weapon that will
overpower any innocent whale. But
if you're fishing the stream of life
for pleasure and companionship,
here's bait worth two of that: Sir
Walter Raleigh in a pipe kept dry
and shipshape. Sir Walter is a
cleaner, cooler, milder smoke that
raises no dark clouds anywhere.
Instead, this sunny blend of we'll
aged Kentucky Burleys spreads
only winning fragrance that gains
respect for all who puff it. In a
modest way it's become the sensa-
ton of the smoking world. So try a
tin; follow it with another - and
you'll be the catch of the season!
Evening star., 1936-06-14

I1eT Jury duueu 10 tne TOugnneSS
with which the mapping young men
laid hands on Kathleen and forced her
back between them. But at least
she had learned their names :
Gcromo and Antonico. Only the drvcrl
remained nameless and not for long.l
No sooner had they regalned the conf
crete highway than the young man on
Kathleen left called out to him.
"Carinegro! Cnidado a Ia gaSoiina"1
mo Sc inqnietd, Antonico," snapped
the driver shortly.
They entered upon the vast plain.
which sweeps almost unbroken across
the four hundred miles between ColiA
SEQ and Bayamo. Dawn broke and the
sun raised its brazen disc over the far-s
away mountains back OF Sancti
Spiritus. An agony OF thirst. hungeiy
and pain descended on Kathleen
binding her eyes, dissolving all heb
body into single excruciating ache :.
As if warned she was at the breaking.
point. Carinegro slowed beside creak
ing cart and bought a dozen of its loat'
of green cocoanuts A mile or two fur ~
CONTINUED on pose 15) t
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-03
RUSH IN SHIP BUILDING
REACHES NEW RECORD

Employment at east coast ship
construction yards is at record
peace-time heights, at the peak of
the biggest rush of cruiser construc-
ton in the United States navy's his
tory.
Construction of II cruisers has
been conferred in five east coast
yards The first of a series of new
10,000-ton cruisers was christened
about 10 days ago at Philadelphia
and a second is due to receive its
baptism at the Brooklyn navy yard
this week.
Employment at Brookly has been
brought by other construction and
modernization work to a new peace
time record of 5000 to 10000 men,
nearly 1000 of whom are regular
employees and the remainder WPA
workers.
Naval authorities said other yards
also are at the highest point of &C
tivity since the World war.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-03
SING SING EXECUTIONER
INELIGIBLE FOR PENSION

Robert Elliott, who has been New
New York States official execution
er for many years, is ineligible for
State pension or Federal pension
under the social security act, accord
ing to officials at Sing Sing prison.
The gaunt, grim-visaged electrician
faces a prosperous New Year, how
ever, with 10 men sentenced to die
in the chair in January. It was esti-
mated his fees for the first month of
the new eyars would be $1,000, the
largest single months remuneration
or his unusual career His Sing Sing
income for 1896 was $3.50 for exc
cutting 81 men. In 1885 he received
$2.400 for persiding at Is executions.
Elliott also is official executioner for
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and
Massachusetts,. Figures on his earn
ings in those States were not avail
able
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-03
ZIG T.yyEsT0C--z EXHIBIT
1-..f Million IcorIe Expected <
Visit 1865 Entries In Chicago

i It the L.sa2flasi onal Live
cc41- exposition il Chicago were de-
clared the latter part of the week
by show officials to be representa-
tive of agricultural recovery.
"The amazing number of livestock
entered, 1858 head" said B. Fl.
Heide, manage, els indicative of ag-
ricultural recovery and a growing
Livestock breeders are aware of
Interest in thoroughbred animals.
these thing so they entered all the
animals they could for the farmer
who now has money in his pocket,
to see and buy"
The kings and queens of the farm
animal kingdom, sleek, and shiny
from hundreds of groomings, filled
the huge amphitheater in the stock
yards district to capacity. Show Off
Gals predict they will be seen by a
half million people as well as by the
judges who will determine their po-
sition in their respective classes.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-03
CONSCIENCE GETS MAN
IN JAIL FOR FIVE DAYS

An uneasy conscience impelled
Andrew Biting, 38, of Beatrice,
Neb., to hitchhike half way across
the country to face minor traffic
charge.
AS a result, he was lodged in the
Sullivan county Jail in New York
state to serve five-day term.
Billings coupe was involved in a
collision with a bus in Liberty, N. Y,
August 20. His coupe was the only
casualty, and Biting went home as
fast as he could without it.
Once there he began to worry, and
finally set out to thumb his way
back to Sullivan couny, where he
surrendered to State Trooper w. M.
Leins.
The surprised trooper took him
before Judge Fred Sprague, who
fined him $40 on charges of leaving
the scene of an accident and driving
without a license. Unable to pay the
fine, Biting was sent to Jail.