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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-12-03
UBANCIS LOSE THRILLING CAME
TODOCHOUSE ELEVEN, SUM-, so
Bu Al Smith

AS your scribe was unable to at
tend last Sundays game, an accu-
rate play-by-play account Of the
game cannot be given as 1 would
like to. Before z poor crowd but
featuring hard tackling and play
ing, the Blackhawks were unable
to penetrate the 1-ton forward wall
of the Bow Vows.
The Bow-Wows' score came
early in the second quarter. a 81
yard dun by Morrison paved the
way with Red Martin going
through tackle for the touchdown.
The try for points was blocked by
Ernie Lewis which is his speciality.
Outstanding for the Ubangi's
were Otis Reese, Frank Houston,
Ernie Lewis and Sam Bruce.
AS the result of this game the
Doghouse and Mats Guard are
tied for second half honors.
These two. teams will meet De-
cember 18th to decide who will
meet the Ubangis, first half
champs, for the Community
League Championship on Decem-
Der 10Th at 2:3O p. M.
Football fans, on December 10,
the Ubangi's will be playing their
last and most important game of
the season. Anyone with car
wishing to participate in the car
caravan planned for the game on
December 10Th, get in touch with
Bruce Rowell, manager of the
Ubangi team at the Golden West
hotel, or phone Ell. 9288.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-12-03
Gilbert Baker, Foster, Wash. Lad,
Stars ON Omaha Football Team

Word was received here this
week by Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Ba-
ker, well known Foster, Washing
ton residents, that their son AL
bert was one of the outstanding
tackels in Omaha, Nebraska high
school circles. Bakers value as a
consistent lineman is shown clear
ly by his having been chosen on
the Omaha World. Herald's all in
tercity high school football team
for 1887. Says the World-Herald
of Gilbert:
Baker was the shining light of
the Technical high school line. A
newcomer from Foster, Washing
ton, he sccn earned himself a
starting position. Big, rugged and
fast, he was defensive standout."
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-12-03

Mr.. and Adrs. Augustus Brown
celebrated their Flftieth or Get-an
Wedding Anniversary Monaay
evening at their beautiful home
on oath Avenue. Sponsored by
Mrs. jeanette Waters and Miss
Julia Brown. more than hundred
guests called and extended con-
gratulations to this worthy and
respected couple who have the dis
tinction Of having achieved so
years of marital happiness. Among
the many beautifully gowned lad
les present. 1drs. Brown was lovely
in gold lace over silk, with match
ing gold slippers. Receiving with
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown were Mrs.
Orsova Brown, daughter and Miss
Julia Brown, granddaughter; Mr.
R. A. CLARK, Mr.. ]. Prim and the
Rev. T. M. Davis: Mrs. Martha
Taylor received the guests upon
entering The color scheme of gold
and white was followed turnout
in the floral decorations in the liv-
ing room and library, and in re-
freshments served. An attractive
centerpiece of yellow and white
chrysanthemums graced the din
ing table. over which presided Mes
DANES Emma Harrington, Martha
Link, Lula Hall and Sarah Brown.
With appropriate remarks, Mrs.
Martha Link, president of the Wei
co-ae t:lsih, and Mrs. Belle Henry,
F. secretary of the Pastors Aid ex-
pressed their appreciation of the
splendid service rendered the COM
munity by Mr.. and Mrs. Brown.
Mrs. Orsova Brown entertained
witt. a reading; Mr.. Taylor Davis.
Jr. with several piano selections;
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-12-03
Three Texas Editors
Protest ''Speed Trap

HOUSTON (C)-Editor C. F.
Richardson of the Houston Defend
err, 1923 w. Dallas avenue, and his
sons, c. F. Richardson, Jr., asso-
ciate editor; and Leon A. Richard
son, sports editor, while returning
from Marshall by auto Sunday af-
ternoon, were stopped at Cleve-
land, 40 miles east of here, and
charged with speeding. Vigorously
denying the charge, the men were
threatened and abused by law Of
ficers, and a gun was drawn on
Editor Richardson. The men, while
taken to Jail, were not incarcerat-
ed, but fined $47.50, including costs
between tho three. The editors
warned colored motorists to be-
ware of the cleveland speed trap
for "colored."
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-12-03
Calvin Serves
Fifteen Days
As Fed. Expert

WASHINGTON 9c) Floyd ].
Calvin completed fifteen days as
an expert publicity man called IN
for the special job Of publicizing
the unemployment census. Thurs
day afternoon and returned to his
news service office in New York.
Mr.. Calvin was commended and
congratulated by Frank r. Wilson,
director of information service, on
the smooth and effective manner
in which the job was handled
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-12-03
Famous Woman Writer
Rebukes Sen. Graves


NEW YORK - In an open let
ter to Senator Dixie Graves of AL
bama, Dorothy Dunbar Bromley.
famous American columnist and
novelist whose articles are featured
daily in the Scripps-Howard and
other newspapers sharply rebuked
the Alabama senator for her parti-
cipation in the filibuster against
the Wagner-Van Mugs Cavagan
anti-lynching bill Mrs. Bromley
advises Senator Graves to follow
her own advice to the Senate to
seek the truth, know the truth,
and the truth viii make you free. +"
Mrs. Bromley challenges Senator
Graves statement that lyncbing
has declined to the extent alleged
by the successor in the Senate of
Hugo L. Black, and sharply differs
with the assertion that given five
more years, the south of its own
volition will wipe out all lynch
ings. Mrs. Bromley grants that
there is a growing sentiment in the
south against lynching "but it does
not prove, unhappily, that 'effec-
tive law enforcement has stopped
any lynchings. No arrests, no in
dictments, no convictions of the in
dividuals responsible for the lynch
ings that has been the upshot OF
each of these instances Of mob
murder
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-12-03
international Negro
Press Moves To Wash.

NEW YORK (C) The Interna
tional Negro Press, Albert L.
Hips, director, distributors of
cartoons and features to newspa-
pers throughout the country,
moved its offices from 2132 Sew
enth avenue, to 1901 Seventh ST.,
Northwest, Washington, D. c., the
Southern Aid building, Monday.
Mr.. Hypps said the organization
would continue to serve the Negro
press from its new offices in the
nations capitol, beginning Decem-
Der 1. The business was launched
on January l, 1886, succeeding the
Al-Mac Syndicate.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-12-03
Woman Hurt In
Jim Grow Fight

ATLANTIC CITY, N. ]. Co.
Mrs. Laura M. Almond, 2020
Grant avenue. who was allegedly
assaulted by a white ticket taker
of the Royal theatre, had three wit
nesses testify for her before the
Atlantic County Grand Jury at
Mays Landing Friday. In at
temptin gto force Mrs. Almond
and friend from seats in the or
chestra of the theatre, to places
in the jim-crow section, it is cl-
legged tn ewoman's shoulder was
dislocated. The case is the first
test in the local drive to stop
fragrant violation of New Jerseys
civil rights law.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-12-03
Valley Food Mkt.
Opens on Jackson

Specializing in strictly fresh
fruits and vegetables, the Valley
Food Market, 1918 Jackson. re-
Gently opened s door to patrons.
For many W IS a well known
produce dealer in the downtown
public market, Gabrielle Tallero,
proprietor of this new spic and
span establishment, invites North
west Enterprise readers to come
in and get acquainted with the
courteous treatment and reason
able prices offered to customers.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-12-03

vocal renditions by Mrs. Emma
Hancock, Mrs. Bessie Ratcliff, Miss
Julia Brown, Mrs. Margaret Ma
lone accompanied by Mrs. Leeta
King, and the G-Clef Quartette,
composed of Alfred Brown, Glenn
Gallerson, Carl Valley and Leroy
chatham. Mr.. and Mrs. Brown
were the recipients Of hondsome
gifts from many friends, as well
as from the churches Of the city,
Mt Zion and auxiliaries. and many
organizations which are honored
with the affiliation of this SPLEEN
did couple. Mr.. and Mrs. Brown
were married in Kansas City, Kan
-sss; are the parents Of three chill
dren, and grandparents OF six.
Mr.. Brown has for many years
been trusted employee of the Pa
cific Steamship Company. Having
always been prominent in musical
circles of Kansas City, Mr.. Brown
still evinces an interest in musical
organizations. and is member of
Mt. Zion Baptist Church Choir, of
which organization he also serves
on tt Board of Trustees. He is af-
filiated with the King County Cox
ored Republican Club, the Town
send Club, and other worthwhile
organizations. Mrs. Brown has
served many years as president
of King County Colored Women's
Republican Club, is president of
the Pastors Aid, of Mt. Zion Zap
fist Church. Chairman of the
Board of Deaconesses; Secretary
treasurer of the Benevolent Fund.
The guests departed at a late hour,
wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Brown many
more years of welded bliss.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-12-03
Prominent Writers
At N. Y. Book Fair

NEW YORK (c)-Dr. James
Weldon Johnson, professor of crea-
tive literature at Fisk university,
Nashville, Tenn, and author of
"Along This Way" and other
books, was a speaker at the second
annual New York Times National
Book Fair in Radio City on the
closing day, Sunday afternoon. DR..
johnson read from his book of
poems, Goods Trombones." Miss
Fora Neale Hurston, author of
Their Eyes We're Watching Cod"
was a speaker before the fair
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-12-03
COleridge-TaylOr
Query Is Answered

WASHINGTON (C)-Frederick
]. Haskin's column in the Wash
ington Star on Thursday carried
the question: "Did Samuel Col
eridge- Taylor, the Negro composer,
ever visit the United States ~, and
the answer: HE visited this coun-
try in 1904 and 1906 and was well
coined with pomp and ceremony.
His last visit to the United States
was made in 1910. when the pre-
miere of his violin concerto took
place"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-12-03
Jesse Binga
!. Expects Parole

CHICAGO (C)-Parole is ex-
pected momentarily by Jesse Bin
ga, former Southside banker con-
victed of embezzling S32,5OO of the
funds of the Biga State Bank, for
merly located at 35th and State
streets. Binga, who is u, entered
the prison 80 months ago to serve
a one to ten year term. He is now
eligible for parole.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-12-03
Josephine Baker Marries in Paris

Paris - Josephine Baker, ia
nous American colored girl who
went abroad and became endeared
in the hearts of Europeans, was
married here Nov, 80 to Jean Lion,
French wholesale broker, who an
nounced that the world renowned
star plans to retire from stage ac-
tivities.
Miss Baker adopter French cit
izenship.
Paul Derval, director of the Fol-
les Bergere, witnessed the cere-
mony.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-12-03
Ethiopian Teacher
Visits In Harlem

NEW YORK tC)-Georgs smith
teacher in the Royal University of
Menelik of Adds Ababa, Ethiopia,
who acted as war correspondent
for the Chicago Defender during
the italian invasion, is visiting rel
atives in Harlem. Smith arrived on
the Queen Mary last week. He was
educated in the College of the City
of New York, and has introduced
football, basketball and baseball
in Ethiopia.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-12-03
Meeting To Be Held
At Chandler Hall

There will be a meeting Satur-
day, December 5, at 7:30 p. m. at
Chandler Hall, 1913 23rd st. All
people interested in establishing
Youth Section Chapter of the WCF
are cordially invited to attend. At
ter the meeting there will be a
dance. An interesting program viii
be offered and there is no admis-
sion charge for the meeting. Ev-
eryone is urged to attend and help
organize this group of young peo-
pie.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-12-03
Blow Torch Lynch
Pictures in Senate

WASHINGTON Southern
senators were enraged last week
during the filibuster on the anti
lynch bill as Senator Bennett
Champ Clark of Missouri, Demo
crat, displayed pictures of the blow
torch lynching of two colored men
at Duck Hill, Miss, last April.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-12-03
OBITUARIES
RITA MCCOY

with the Rev. Jack Nelson offic-
iating, funeral services were held
Wednesday afternoon at the Ange-
lus for Rita Mccoy, Seattle resi-
dent who committed suicide last
Friday morning in her apartment
at the New Ritz.
Death was caused by illuminate
ing gas.
No word was received from rela-
tives in Canada.
The body was cremated.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-12-03
Elks Organization
To Hold Election

IB. P. o. e. q Washington an
'nounces that it will hold its an
nual election Of officers Monday
night. December 8, at the organ
ization's new home, Castle on the
HILL" 10th and Yesler. All mem
bers are asked to be present.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-12-03

New York Dailies
FIay Senator ConnalIy

NEW YORK (c) H Two New
York dailies, the Herald Tribune
and the Daily News, flayed sena-
tor Tom Connally of Texas for his
opposition to the anti-lynch bill,
and hi sleadership of the fillibuster
against the bill in the senate. The
Daily News concluded its editorial
an Wednesday by saying: eve
hope the Southern opposition to the
anti-lynch bill can be overriden and
the bill passed" On the same page
the paper carried an anti-lynching
cartoon.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-12-03

Don't forget the next dance
to be held New Years Eve at
Finnish Hall.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-12-03

Gold production in Korea in
creased by $2,5oO,oO0 in 1885.
Evening star., 1937-01-03

teriab Of General Motors Corp. or
from trespassing on company prop
erty.
6. Urging "any form Of intimidation
whatsoever" against employees who de-
sire to work.
Z. "Assaulting. beating or injuring"
any employe, "injuring the property
of said employe" or addressing any
threatening or insulting or abusive
language" to employees who desire to
work.
8. Protecting. aiding or assisting any
person in the commission of any
act forbidden by the injunction.
8. "Unlawfully conspiring. confed-
Grating or combining, directly or in
directly, for the purpose of doing any
of the acts hereinbefore mentioned. /"
Evening star., 1937-01-03

plants, Buick and Chevrolet. approx
mately $4,000.
Anderson, Ind.-Guide Lamp Co.,
1900 affected.
Strikes Are Distinguished.
Union representatives today made
q sharp distinction between sit
down" and "stay-in" strikes. Both
were inspired, the union men ex-
planned. by similar procedure in some
European plants.
A "sit-down," they said, usually
covers only a short period in which
workers lay down their tools in an
effort to obtain adjustment of some
minor grievance Usually it does not
extend beyond the shift on which the
men are engaged.
The "stay-in" was described as a
suspension of work during which the
men remain in the affected plant
for several days and are fed and
aided by fellow employees or friends
and relatives on the outside.
Knudson at a press conference this
afternoon said the Delco Remy plant
at Anderson. Ind. will not open next
week. The plant, he said employs
11.797 workers.
Knudson said the principal diff
Guilty in continuing assembly line op-
erations was the shortage Of bodies.
Sufficient glass was on hand. he said.
for thre weeks.
I'VE will keep up production in as
many plants as possible as long as
possible" he said. I'VE will keep on
going as long as a car can be made"
The Olds and Pontiac divisions will
resume next week, he said, and prob
ably the Cadillac division. The Fish
er Body plant in Grand Rapids. he
said, is expected to resume operations
on Monday.
In response to a question regarding
how many additional strikes will be
called, Martin declared that I'VE will
call all the strikes necessary"
Evening star., 1937-01-03
Marine
Continued From First Page.)

Contnued From First Page.)
rously i'll in a hospital there, 1t was
learned tonight.
: A friend said the officer had been
III with grippe and fever for sew
eral days preceding the arrival of the
telegram.
z Maj. Geyer came to Baltimore to re-
heve Maj. Adolph B. Miller. Previous
" he was stationed at San Diego,
Calf. He took a great interest in
music, his friends said, and frequently
attended concerts here.
In foreign lands. He was a member
Of the Marine brigade sent to Mica
ragua in 1928 to attempt to capture
Augusta Sandino. the famous rebel,
and at one time was supervisor Of elec.
tons in that country.
Speaking French, Flemish, Spanish,
Creole, Dutch and German, he served
for q time as confidential interpreter
to the commander of the United
States forces in Haiti. During his
Haitian tour Of duty, he said to q
friend nere several months ago, he
took part in amateur theatricab for
the benefit Of the Red Cross.
Maj. Geyer recently told story OF
how, while serving in Honduras, he
had used pistol cane to shoot . bull
which, in the midst Of q tight in the
bull ring at Tegueigalpa, was "chal~
lenged" by a civilian friend Of his
who had leaped into the arena.
8 Capt. John p. McCann, who was the
Marine recruiting officer in Baltimore
until his retirement from the service
last year, served with Maj. Geyer in
Nicaragua. Tonight he said the dead
soficer kept pretty much to himself"
and that he knew very little about him.
Fl Marine Corps records show Mai.
Geyer was born in Belgium on Octo-
.ber a, 1894. He was appointed to the
Marine Corps from New York State
in October, 1916, and was made a
major on July /, 1880. He was .
graduate Of the Marine Corps School
at Quantico, Va.
Evening star., 1937-01-03
WARRANTS NOT ISSUED.
Striking Workmen Assured Of Hold.
ing Positions Until Tomorrov

| Striking Workmen Assured Of Hold
ing Positions Until Tomorrow.
FLINT, Mich, January 3 Sunday
R.-Striking workmen occupying two
plants of the Fisher Body Co., Gen.
| eral Motors Corp. division, were as
sured early today of holding their
positions until tomorrow when mid
night passed without issuance OF war
rants required for their forcible ejec-
ton.
Despite a far-reaching circuit court
injunction obtained by the company.
the "stay-in" strikers remained in
the factories, some 300 in plant No.
and 200 in plant No. 2.
Circuit Judge Edward D. Black
granted the injunction, but when ne
had not issued bench warrants for
the strikers at midnight, he became
powerless to act in the case until the
next legal court day, Monday.
Official Issues Statement.
e. j. Parker, resident manager OF
the Fisher Co., after conference with
Roy E. Brownell. company attorney.
and local authorities that lasted until
after midnight, issued a statement
that 1T is now squarely up to the
men and their advisers as to whether
they will obey or defy and continue
to defy the order of the court"
Meanwhile at Detroit Homer Mar
tin, international president of the au-
tomobile workers, whose members are
those on strike, and John Brophy,
a director of John L. Lewis Committee
for Industrial Organization, dispatched
. telegram to Washington urging Sen
Evening star., 1937-01-03
MARITIME STRIKE
! PARLEY M|SF|RES
Federal Conci|iator Sees No
Further Peace Efforts
Before Tomorrow.
. tha Assnniated Press

~ the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. January a.
Another gap developed today in mari
time peace negotiations while opposing
forces awaited the outcome Of pro-
jected moves in Washington toward
ironing out some of the tangles in
the 65-day tie-up.
A scheduled meeting between ship
owners and representatives of the
longshoremen failed to materialize.
The union reported it could not get
its negotiators together in time.
Federal Conciliator E. P. Marsh,
Who took over the Governments peace
of Labor Edward F. McGrady depart
ed for Washington, said there probably
would be no further conferences here
before Monday.
Both sides anxiously awaited the
outcome of McGrady's projected con-
ference with Secretary of Labor Per-
kins and the possible introduction OF
maritime labor legislation in Congress.
Compromise Considered.
: Representatives of $50 milling ware
housemen considered an employer
offer of 72la cents an hour after hev-
ing asked IS cents and offered to
compromise at rs.
The employers, anticipating accept
ance of their offer, announced they
were planning to open their plants
Monday, with striking workers back
on their jobs. The walkout has been
In progress 64 days. The warehouse
men are affiliated with the longshore-
men.
r. Stalemates prevailed, however. in
six other strikes involving about 1000
workers. They included shipyard em-
ployes, machinists, textile workers. up
holsterers, cigarmakers and battery
workers.
Three union longshoremen reported
they we're beaten on the water front
Jast night by gang who attacked
with blackjacks.
!. It was the first instance Of water
front violence here since the strike
Btarted October 80.
More Relief Applicants.
Z A statistical agency employed by
The shipowners asserted persistent
increase" in the number of applica-
tions for relief was directly trace
Able to the maritime and warehouse
strikes"
: The agency also reported the aver
age business decline in San Francisco
attributable to the walkout left trade
at 1913 per cent below normal How
ever. it said 20 per cent of the firms
canvassed reported business "as
usual"
Maritime strikers in Honolulu re-
5ected a recommendation that they
cooperate with a privately chartered
food ship" intended to replenish
Hawaii's repleted food stocks.
STRIKE OF CREW DENIED.
Evening star., 1937-01-03

ator Robert NJ La Toilette to "send
observers to Flint at once"
The telegram assailed the injunction
as containing sweeping and fragrant
terms" which Martin and Brophy con-
tended were "in direct violation of civil
liberties of thousands of Flint workers" !"
Officers Demobilized.
One hundred and seventy-f1ve on
GERS held in readiness for possible
action to remove the striking workers
were demobilized shortly after 8 o'clock
last night.
Parker's statement following the
conference related that certain of our
employees and others have taken pos
session Of our two local plants. ma.
chimes and equipment. and have seized
control of the gates. The organi-
zation automobile workers union) be-
lieves that it is entitled to possession
of our property and the approaches to
the same.
I'VE are reliably informed that many
Of those in the factory desire to re-
Gul IL W lllClI ldllllllCo UuI dlC VI
vented by interference by certain men.
The injunction has been placed in the
hands Of the sheriff. who has read its
contents to the men now in the fac
tories and has ordered them to vacate
the premises"
Sheriff Thomas Wolcott, who dep
utized 100 Flint City policemen and
60 company guards late yesterday to
enforce the injunction, went to the
No. l plant last night to make a final
appeal to the men to leave VOL
unfairly.
Laughed Out Of Plant.
He said he was laughed out" Of
the plant. The men, he said, greeted
his appeal with booes and cat-calls.
I'm not going back until they
have had time to consider the seri-
BUSINESS of their actions" the sheriff
said. They seem to think now it is
just q joke"
The broad. nine-point Injunction
forbids:
l. Interference "in any manner"
with the ingress or egress Of any en-
ploye to or from the plant.
2. Interference with delivery of ma
terials.
8. Picketing the plant or "loitering
in or near its approaches or upon
the public streets or highways lead
ing thereto, or at any places where
employees desiring to work enter or
alight from conveyances en- route
from or to said plant"
4. Continuing to remain in the plant
in idleness outside of regularly speci-
fled working hours
5. Damaging any property or ma