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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07
BRIEF GLANCE
AT NEWS OF
THE DAY
DIVINE HOLDINGS $4,000 IN
UPSTATE N. Y.
ST. Paul /, Aknns

New York, July 5-(C)-Hold-
ings of Father Divine and his can
GELS" acquired in Ulster county, in
Kingston and nearby towns, since
1885, are estimated as being worth
$212, 900, and it is estimated that
$50, 900 more has been spent in i'm
provements, making a total valua-
ton Of $4,000, according to a
front page feature article in the
Herald Tribune Monday morning.
1t is believed the properties, some
twenty-five in number, were bought
for about $4,000. The Divineites
keep their Kingdoms" and "prom-
ised lands" clean, and all follow
ers, both white and colored, pay al
legiance to Divine as "God," it is
reported. Divine's recent addition
to his holdings in fashionable SUIT
ton Manor on Long Island Sound
has caused CONSERVATION among
some whites. Divine bought sew
eral of his properties through
white persons who paid cash in
bills of large denominations. Banks
selling the properties did not know
they were going to Divine until the
deeds had been executed.
White and colored "angels" live
in the Kingdoms" in perfect
peace" it is reported.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07
Road Ordered To
Reinstate Walters
With Back Wages

Chicago, July 5-(CNA) - The
Joint Council of Dining Car En-
ployes won a tremendous victory
this week with the ruling of the
National Railroad Adjustment
Board that the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad Com
pany must reinstate, with COM
pensation for loss of wages suf-
fered since June %, 1888, a num-
Der of Negro dining car cooks and
walters fired by the road when it
introduced the new type of Grill
and Cafeteria Car.
The new cafeteria cars replaced
a number of dining cars and were
stated by white girls not .previ-
ously in the employ of the carrier,
at wages lower than those paid the
walters under an agreement in eff
feet between the road and the I'M
ion. At the same time, senior Ne
gro employees were reduced to the
extra board or furloughed from
service.
The union based its claim for re-
instatement and compensation of
the fired men, upon "the long es-
tablished principle that senior quail
fled employees shall have the right
to advancement to preferred runs
and higher rated positions with the
craft or class and the fact that the
management arbitrarily removed
work from the jurisdiction of the
agreement and assigned these du-
ties to other persons who formerly
held no seniority with the carrier
as dining service employees"
The union charged further that
the road violated the agreement
again when at established a rate
of pay" for the new employees low
er than the wage scale specified in
the agreement.
The Board sustained the conten-
tons of the union both counts.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07

Harlem New York City, Beau
tician and Hair Tinter, who is the
first of her race to be appointed
as a hair dye demonstration for the
60-year-old Guilmard Company,
Inc, of Paris, France, and New
York. Miss Smith will travel over
the country demonstrating to both
white and colored. She was Sc
lected in a test competition with
more than thirty white girls, win
ming with flying eOlors. She gives
free demonstrations at New York
headquarters daily. A native of
Florida, Miss Smith was educated
at Fort Valley, Ga, and at Will
fred's Beauty Academy on Broad
way in New York.-(Calvin Ser
vice.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07
JiIn's Place Is
Newly Decorated,
Costing $4,000

Crowds of Twin Citians have
been daily inspecting the newly
decorated and refurnished Jim's
Place, Kent and st. Anthony, st.
Paul, recently completed at an es-
timated cost of $4,000.
The lounge is now equipped with
the newest cleaning streamlined
highly polished hardwood finished,
roomy booths and tables.
Wall decorations are tasteful
and soothing. Inlaid linoleum adds
to the beauty of the lounge floor.
The cafe tavern now has a larger
seating capacity than before.
Venetian blinds further enhance
the rich appearance of the place
as does the new indirect lighting
system.
Jim Williams, proprietor and a
St. Paul business man since 1924,
said the improvements is Jim's
Place gift of appreciation to its
hundreds of patrons.
Jim's Place is the only tavern
and bar with liquor licenses oper-
ated by a Negro business man in
the Twin Cities.
Five employees offer friendly eff
cient service in the bar and lounge.
The intense friendliness of Jim's
Place is the reason the crowds are
in evidence at aims" Everyone
of the employees radiate to a de-
gree the same spirit which has
made the name of "Jim" Williams
a byword in Twin City business
circles for in addition to bar ser
vice with all kinds of beverages
the Williams establishment is not
ed for its fried chicken sandwiches.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07
Former Red Cap
Resident so Years
Dead at "

Charles M. Shapard, II years old,
who for IS years was a redcap at
the st. Paul Union depot, died
Monday, July 8, at his home, 4O7
Carroll Ave-, from heart disease.
Born in Scottsville, Kentucky,
Mr.. Shapard came to st. Paul about
sixty years ago. He was one of
the first redcaps employed in the
depot. He was retired three years
ago and was honored with a recep-
ton given by the workers at the
depot at which time he was pre-
scented with a watch.
Survivors include two daughters,
Mrs. Anna C. Green and Mrs. Ida
M. Combs; two grandchildren, Mrs.
Antoinette Perfect and Douglas S.
Green; several great grandchildren,
and host of other relatives.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday, July 5, at st. James A. M.
E. Church, Dale and w. Central, at
2:3O p. m, with Rev. Carlyle Field
ing Stewart, pastor of st. Peter
A. M. E. Church, Minneapolis, Of
ficiating. Musical selections were
rendered by st. James Choir.
The deceased was an honorary
member of the Odd Fellows Lodge.
Mrs. Birdie Copeland and son,
Thomas, of Duluth, came to the
city to attend the last rites, also
Mrs. Lenora Reads Of Kansas City,
Kansas, friend of the family.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07
ZION BAPTIST CLUBS RALLY
SUNDAY, JULY

The Volunteer Club of Zion Bap-
fist Church will hold its annual
rally Sunday, July 9, at Sp. m.
Music will be furnished by COM
bined choirs, sermon by Rev. A. R.
Howard of Border M. E. Church.
Mrs. Ethel Sanders is president of
the Volunteer Club and Mrs. Emma
Gates is program chairman.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07
NEW NOVELIST

New York, July 5-(C) The first
novel by William Attaway, 20, en-
titled "Let Me Breathe Thunder"
just published by Doubleday, Doran
& Co., definitely proves chat it is
possible for a Negro to write about
whites" says Stanley Young, in a
long and favorable review of the
book in the New York Times Book
Review last Sunday. "He is an
authentic young artist not to be
watched tomorrow but now," con-
cludes Mr.. Young.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07
Harry Lewis Is
Commander
Baker Post

At Johnny Baker Post Of the
American Legion's annual election
of officers Wednesday night, June
20, Harry Lewis was elected post
commander, succeeding Eddie v.
Marshall. Mr.. Lewis served as
vice-commander during the past
year.
Other officers elected were B. F.
Peery, vice-commander; Jack Post
en-, adjutant; Ike Moore, service Of
ficer. Other officers will be ap-
pointed by. the post commander.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07
Don't Simmer
This Summer

Says Marie Downing in her col
umn, Beauty and Romance" in
this issue. Miss Downing always
has helpful hints for Milady and
her article this week among other
things advises the girls to "use
makeup lightly"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07
Know Your Rights

Section 72S1-Equal Rights in Hotels ETC. FrOm Minnesota
Laws).
excluded Of full
equal enjoyment Of accommodation advantage public pv
furnished public eaters other public places
hotels shops Saloons restaurants other
reshmen entertainment accommodation Every
section aids ctes another
shall guilty msdemeanor and addition to the
atty liable civil action the person aggeved
% damages exceeding $780,
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07
Mrs. Walton In
Hospital With
Broken Leg

Mrs. J. w. Walton, 4O3 N. West
ern Ave-, was taken to Ancker
Hospital suffering with a broken
leg received when she fell from a
window. Mrs. Walton is the wife
of Johnny Walton, business man
and state employee.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07
SOUTHERN FISH CAUGHT UP
NORTH

A "Blue Cat" fish, usually caught
in Southern waters, was hooked in
the st. Croix River at Taylors
Falls on June 81. Warren G. Mid
dlecoff, 426 Carroll Ave., was the
fisherman.
The fish, weighing Is pounds and
IL ounces, won first prize for Mr..
Middlecoff and was on display at
a down town st. Paul meat mar
ket last week.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07
Report Beverage
Sale Increase

A heavy sale of Howel's Root
Beer was reported for the past
month. The beverage is available
in handy six bottle cartons and
case lots, according to information
given by the Twin City Bottling
Co., bottlers of the fancy drink.
Howel's Root Beer advertises in
your paper.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07
Man Given
Ten Year Term
In St. Cloud
COLBERT GETS UP TO TEN
YEARS

Clyde Colbert, 80, BAT Rondo St.,
was given up to ten years in the
St. Cloud Reformatory, in Ramsey
County District Court, when he
pleaded guilty to first degree grand
larceny based on the theft of 800
from Jack Triplett, lie South Wa
basha st.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07
Flash
MRS. R. A. SKINNER

NEAR DEATH
At press time we learn that Mrs.
Margaret Rose Skinner, wife of A.
R. Skinner, Minneapolis, is dying
at her home at 2905 Fifth Ave. So,
Minneapolis.
Catholic priest has administered
extreme JUNCTION to the sinking
woman, gave her the papal bless
ing and anointed her with oil.
At her bedside are her husband
and their two daughters.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07
NOrthside Gas
Station Has
Two Employees

The Tankar Gas Station at 7th
st. and 9th Ave. N, operated by
Stanley Julkowski, last week en-
ployed two colored men as gas and
service attendants.
The two men are A. Kunze and
"Bill" Steele. Mr.. Kunze works
the night shift and Steele is on
duty during the day.
Modern heated apartment = 2
rooms and bath. BR. 1918.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07
ST. PAUL IOWA CLUB HOLD
PICNIC

The st. Paul Iowa Club will hold
its annual picnic at Harriet Island
July IL. There will be games Of
all kinds and a bathing suit parade.
Mrs. Lydia Payne is chairman Of
the affair and Mr.. II. T. Mcclure is
president Of the club.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07
Mount Olivet
Sends Five To
Annual Meeting

Delegates from Mt. Olivet Bap-
fist Church, st. Paul, who attended
the annual Sunday School and B.
Y. P. u. Convention held in 0ttum-
wa, Ia, were Mrs. Pearl Combs,
Mrs. H. Simmons, Miss Doris Mas
sic, Miss Geraldine Middlecoff and
Mr.. John Collins.
Miss Middlecof was elected to
the executive board Of the B. Y.
P. u, Western Division.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07
Coming Events

Keep off the date July IL, st.
Paul Iowa club picnic at Harriet
Island.-Adv.
Watch for Big Cabaret. dance
Monday, July II, Stumble Inn
Advt.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07
APOLOGY

The name of Charles Elliot Lane,
husband, was inadvertently omitted
from the story of the death and
funeral of Mrs. jeanette Williams
Lane in last weeks paper.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07

Lawrence Wycough, 769 Carroll
Ave, was sentenced to $25 or ten
days in Traffic Court last week for
speeding 81 miles an hour on Mar
shall Ave.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07
Thousands Line Streets
AS Mrs. Roosevelt Speaks
AtN.A.A.C.P. Natl Meet
By WILLIAM FoRSYTHE
Reprinted from Pittsburgh Courier)

RICHMOND Va July Roosevelt wife Of the
United presented the famous Spgan Medal
Rehmons Mosque five thou
persons building almost equal number outside wit
ceremony that marked the closing of the
meeting National Association for the Advancement of Ced
People its thirtyyear history
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07

Come out to Mother" Carvers
for food, fun and good music
advt.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07
PRESIDENT, OTHERS
SEND GREETINGS

President Roosevelt sent his
greetings to the conference on the
opening day. Messages of goodwill
and greeting were received from
Professor Albert Einstein, Cover
nor Lehman of New York, William
Green, head of the A. F. l., Attor-
ney General Frank Murphy, Prose-
cutting Attorney Thomas E.
Dewey of New York and Mayor
of New York City, Fiorello H.
LaGuardia.
The resolutions adopted by the
conference were important because
Of their wide scope. The resolution
concerning the Wagner Labor Re
lations Act elected an unprece-
dented interchange of comment.
The final enactment was the
adoption of a resolution advocat-
ing a "little Wagner Act" which
would contain non-discriminatory
clauses. This proposal was offered
by Attorney Thurgood Marshall
Of New York City.
RESOLUTIONS
COVER MANY ILLS
Other resolutions adopted by the
conference were: elimination of
discrimination in low cost housing
projects, dispelling Of discrimina-
CONTINUED on Page q
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07

Mrs. Roosevelt said, "Preserva-
ton of Democracy depends on edu-
cational reform, and these rudi-
ments have been lacking for some
of our people. All the education
possible is necessary for the de-
velopment of good citizens upon
which our nation depends"
Upon presenting the award to
Miss Anderson, she said, For the
perfection of her art and because
she brought to the nation not only
enjoyment but much usefulness"
Not only was Mrs. Roosevelt's
speech broadcast over both the
CHS and NBC but a public address
system carried the message to
thousands who lined the streets
outside of the immense auditori-
UNI.
MRS. LAMPKIN PRESIDES
Mrs. Daisy Lampkin of Pitts
burgh, Pa, presided over this most
impressive assembly, and Walter
White, executive secretary of the
N. A. A. G. P, delivered a stirring
address outlining the aims and
detectives of the campaign being
waged by the organization.
The opening address of the aft
ernOon was made by the Hon.
James II. Price, governor of the
state of Virginia.
Approximately 1000 delegates,
representing 80 states, were here
for the epochal conference.
From the keynote speech of
Judge William HASTE and the well
coming address Of Mayor J. Full
mer Bright of Richmond, to the
closing session when Miss Ander-
son received her award, the entire
program was epoch-making.
SOLOMON PRESENT
Celebrated Negro leaders from
many parts of the nation took
part in the meetings and panel
discussions. Notable among them
were Samuel B. Solomon, the col
orful leader of the people who de-
fed Miami, Florida's, Khan outlaws
and voted in the primaries Of that
city, and Charles Houston, bril-
liant legal light of the N. A. A.
C. P. There were DR.. Louis T.
Wright of New York City, one Of
the leading physicians of the coun-
try, Judge William Il. HASTE of
Washington, D. c., former district
Judge of the Puerto Rican Repub-
lie; DIR. William Lloyd lines of
New York City and William Town
send of Chicago, government Of
ficials, Nathan Straus of the U.
S. Housing Authority and s. h.
Dykstra Of the Department of
Labor were speakers during the
early sessions.
Philadelphia was selected as the
site of the 1910 meeting after very
close balloting, Houston, Texas, ran
a close second, with Los Angeles
third.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07

ST. LOUISShown Golf Clubs St Louis
golfers every division They will plenty
petition States Golf Tournament scheduled for
August Reading left right they Richard Young ST.
city champ; Carlos Bbb Paramount clubs A fight eholde
Julia Ser former National Womens Champion and four times
city golf holder William Alexander
ner of years "B" flight
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-04-22
By PRESTON GROVER

WASHINGTON, April g. = So much agitation has arisen over Panama Canal protection in these trying times that our good neigh bor" treaty which surrenders some of our rights in the Republic of Panama may have to remain in the pigeon hole of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee indefinitely.
 The treaty has been in the hands of the committee now for three years. The State Department is supporting it and top hats of the War and Navy Departments have spoken for it but some of the khaki clad warriors further down the line in the War Department have fought ratification Of the treaty from the beginning.
 Their spokesman in the foreign relations Committee is Senator Johnson of California. He is so suspicious that the present Admlnis- tration is trading away our essen tial safety for a mess Of good neighbor pottage that he leaves no stone unturned if he thinks there is a periwinkle under it which ought to be investigated.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-04-22
STEAMER LINES ASKED TO HALT
 LABOR INFLUX
Governor Sends Appeal fo Seattle = Situation
 Here Serious

Hoping to head off some of the transient laborers who are now coming to Alaska in droves, Gov. John w. Troy today sent a request to the steamship companies at Se- attle urging that those seeking en- be cautioned that jobs are not available here.
 Addressed to the Alaska Steam ship Company, the Northland Transportation Company and the Alaska Transportation Company, the Governors message is as follows:
 Unemployment and relief situa- ton due to influx of drifters from the south is such in Juneau and other towns that I am asking your cooperation in disseminating infor- nation that there is no employ ment available in Territory and that unless people coming to AL aska have return tickets and funds to take care of themselves while here or employment already defin- itely secured they should stay away. Only the seriousness of conditions here prompts me to make this ap- peal"
 The message was sent also to Foster L. McGovern of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce with the re- quest that it be called to the at tention of newspapers in Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-04-22
WOMAN BREAKS; CONFESSES 10
 POISON MURDER
Sensational Wifeheraff I Staying Ring Exposed
 in Dramatic Trial

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. April 22.- Mrs. Carina Favato, 44-year-old housewife, an immigrant Italian vii dow, dramatically halted her mur- der trial today and pleaded guilty to the poisoning of three persons for insurance money.
 Her testimony was highlighted by references to a hex doctor in widespread poisoning scheme.
 She pleaded guilty to poisoning her step son, Philip, IT, and the boys father, Charles, four years ago, as well as another man three years ago
 In connection with the murders, she defrauded insurance companies out of $2S,O0O.
 Mrs. Favato is the second person to go on trial in connection with what the State charges is poison ring that has killed scores of per- sons.
 Three others charged with impli- cation in the poison ring are await ing trial.
 A physician testified at Mrs. Fav- ato's trial, that after her step son had died, a women had reported that the youth had been attended by witchcraft practitioner during his illness.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-04-22
BROTHERS BRAVE FLAMING HOUSE,
 DARING RESCUES
Ketehikan Men Take Five Children 10 Safety
 in Fierce Fire

KETCHIKAN, Alaskfl, April 22.- Alec Guthrie Jr., and his brother Fred Guthrie, defied the devouring flames of an early morning blaze in Fred Guthrie's home here this morning to rescue five children asleep on the top floor of the two- story structure.
 Three of the children were Fred Guthrie's. The other two were his sisters, Mrs. Loreena Dunn.
 Mrs. Dunn and MT. and Mrs. Fred Guthrie were visiting the nearby home of Alec Guthrie when the spectacular blaze was discovered.
 The Guthrie brothers plunged into the burning house and leaped to the ground with the children from the second story window
 The house was a total loss. The blaze brilliantly lighted the skies and showers of sparks fell on yes sells in the Thomas Basin mooring area, causing frantic boat owners considerable trouble.
 Flames singed the hair of one child and both Guthrie brothers re- ceived burns.
 Defective wiring is blamed for the fire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-04-22
Five Countries Reply 10 Berlin $ Neutrality
 Threat Question
POLAND IS REPORTED
 UNASkED ON SUBJECT
Rumania Answers, Flow Can Anyone Feel Be-
 cure" in Europe

BERLIN, April 22--A list of nega- tive answers have begun to arrive in the German Foreign Office from countries which Hitler has asked whether or not they considered themselves "menacedD by Germany
 Rumania replied: "Rumania does not see how anyone could feel se- cure in Europe at the present time. !"
 Hitler is expected to use the nega- tive replies prominently in his com ing Friday reply to President Roose- velt's call for a peace pact and non- aggression.
 Finland replied she doesn't con- slider her neutrality threatened.
 Switzerland said she believed her neutrality will be respected by her neighbors, who, including Germany, expressly have guaranteed it.
 The Netherlands said they did not consider themselves menaced.
 Lithuania referred Germany to the treaty by which Hitler has pled- ged himself not to resort to force against the country.
 However. in the pile of reports, Ii is understood Hitler has n0t asked next door neighbor Poland what her fears might be.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-04-22
Military Intelligence Divi- sion to Be lnueas-
 ed at Once
SPIES ARE REPORTED
 ACTIVE, THIS NATION
Intensified Effort Will Be Made fo Combat Sdbof-
 aqe . Cases Increase

WASHINGTON, April g. - The Army today announces plans to rem force the Military Intelligence DIV ision in order to keep in touch with the fast moving developments abroad and also safeguard defense secrets at home.
 A General instead of a Colonel Will be put in direct charge of the count CT espionage service in conformity with President Roosevelt's disclosure of intensified Administration efforts to combat spies.
 Both the Senate and House have approved of 50 percent increase in funds for the Intelligence Divls- ion
 J. Edgar Hoover G-Man head, an- nounced that whereas from 1882 to 1887 there were only an average of 35 espionage cases year, there were 634 cases in 1888.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-04-22
20 Pliers
 Killed in
 Accidents
French Aviation Suffers Great Loss in Series
 of Four Crashes

PARIS, April 22. - One of the worst series of accidents ever suf- fered by French aviation has cost the lives of 20 fliers.
 Four of Frances best fighting planes are involved.
 The first of the fatal crashes oc- cured when an Army bomber burst into flames over northern French Morocco and crashed, killing the crew of six men.
 A second Army bomber, with a crew of five, crashed near Beau vile while in night maneuvers.
 Two heavy bombers collided as they were preparing to land at the Urs Military airport, killing nine officers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-04-22
DR. ALDRICH I5 ASSIGNED
 ALASKA POST
Bish op Rowe Appoints South Ddkotdn to Hos-
 pifdI dt Fort Yukon

SEATTLE, April 22.--Peter Trim ble Rowe, Episcopal Bishop of AL aska. announces the appointment of Dr. Merrick P. Aldrich, of Water town, South Dakota. to be Physic- ian-In-Charge of the Hudson Mem- orial Hospital at Fort Yukon con- ducted by the National Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church.
 Dr. Aldrich is 31 and will fill the vacancy left by the death of the Rev Dr. Grafton Burke, founder of the Far North hospital and one of Alaska's most distinguished cleric physicians.
 Dr. Aldrich plans to be married in a few weeks and will take his bride to his new home in Alaska.