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Evening star., 1939-03-05
Cromwell for Tax Change
To Remedy Economic Ills

HONOLULU F-Great fortunes
should be diverted into private enter
prise as one means of remeuying the
country's economic ills, said James H. r.
Cromwell, whose wife, Doris Duke, in
herited reputed $5o,ooo,ooo from the
late tobacco and power industrialiss.
Mr.. Cromwell presented his economic
plan recently in a lecture at the Univer-
sity of Hawaii, advocating restoration Of
"the profit incentive by drastic revision
of the tax system"
Some people," he said, "have too much
money, and the masses have too little,
thanks to conascatory taxation and the
issuance OF tax-exempt securities.
1.-The way to remedy this situation is
to reduce confiscatory income taxes and
make the rich work for the poor by
putting their money into private enter'>
prise and thus creating employment
instead of hiding their money idly in tax
exempt securities"
Mr.. Cromwell criticized many Roose-
welt administration measures, including
the Wagner Act, Is being static instead
Of dynamic"
Evening star., 1939-03-05

ers, John Lewis commands following
of some 100000. In the Amalgamated
Workers, Mr.. Hillman has a membership
of 250,O00, and as chairman of the Tex
tile Workers Organizing Committee. he
exercises jurisdiction for an additional
450OO0. Mr.. Murray, a vice president of
the United Mine Workers, exercises
greater influence as chairman of the
Steel Workers Organizing Committee,
now claiming membership Of $4,000.
Between them, then, the C. I. o.
negotiators speak directly for 1895, 900
Of approximately 4,000,0 900 total member
ship. claimed by the organization. Any
agreement which protects the interests
of this nucleus OF the c. I. o.. certain
to be the first concern of the Lewis trio,
is unlikely therefore to encounter any
effective reputation from within that
faction.
In brief the power and the authority
promise undoubtedly is in the hands of
the c, I. o. negotiating trio.
Whether such power actually is pos
sessed by the group representing the A.
F. of L. is not so certain.
None Represents Dominant Union.
With the withdrawal of Daniel j. To-
bin, president of the Brotherhood of
Teamsters, none of the trio represents
dominant union in the Federation. Mr..
Woll, as president of the Photo En-
gravers, speaks directly for some 10000
members. Mr.. Bates head the Brick
layers Union of some 65,000 and Mr.
Rickerts Garment Workers has a men,
bership of about 10000.
In itself the size of these unions is no
reflection upon the negotiating ability or
the effectiveness of the Federation repre-
sentatives. There is. however. very clear
grounds for questioning whether the really
powerful unions of the A. F. of L., such
as the carpenters, the electrical workers,
the teamsters or the machinists, are
likely to consider themselvs bound to
any agreement which may be negotiated
by officials of lesser organizations.
More bluntly, it is logical to wonder
whether such implacable foes of the C.
I. o. as William Hutcheson of the car
penters' brotherhood. Daniel J. Tracy of
the electrical workers. Arthur Wharton
of the machinists and John P. Frey of
the Metal Trades Department are likely
to consider any formula short of "un-
conditional surrender" by the Lewis fac
ton.
In this light there may be increased
significance in the reserved tone of the
statement made by William Green, A. F..
of L. president, upon appoin 2nent of
the Federation negotiators last week, or
even in the choice of co1nitteemen
themselves.
Evening star., 1939-03-05
New Merit Order Set Up
For ReWarding Belgians

BRUSSELS P.-A new order of merit,
"the Steel Legion" has been founded in
Belgium to reward those who do their
duty not only with honor but "by a par
ticularly valorous action, with neither
distinguished birth, long service nor ia
vor taken into account"
Evening star., 1939-03-05
Electric Signs Removed
After Papers' Campaign

RIO DE JANEIRO P.-Huge electric
signs which used to twinkle from Sugar
Loaf Mountain above Rio de Janeiro's
famous harbor have been removed be-
cause newspapers campaigned against
them, asserting that they spoiled the
kndaeape In the daytime.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01
Student Ask $500 Damages From
Moore School Head For Eye Injury

Trial of the damage suit filed
against George Obeld. white, prin-
cipal Of Moore school, is expected
to be heard in Circuit Court this
coming week, according to Attor-
ney Samuel j. Flanagan, counsel
for Robert Grant, Jr., 10, 1888
Russell street.
Grant, a student at the Moore
school, is asking $500 damages for
injuries which he charges were in
icted by the principal last year.
The case was heard last summer
by Judge Charles Rubiner. Com
mon Pleas Court, who ruled no
cause for action. Attorney Flana-
gan appealed to the Circuit Court.
The plaintiff charges that on
May rs, 1888, he was struck in the
face by the principal, and that n
ring on the officials hand injured
his eye.
Attorney Flanagan stated that
he has asked for a jury trial for
his client.
George Grant. father of the boy,
is employed in an automobile plant.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01
Miller High Student
Wins First Prize In
Large Essay Contest

Miss Freddie Bradley. a 1i-year-
old student OF Miller high school,
was awarded first prize OF twenty
five dollars. Wednesday night of
this week. at the Veterans build
ing. on Jefferson avenue. in the
city-wide essay contest sponsored
by the Veterans OF Foreign wars
One OF the judges was Fred Thorn
ton. OF the Detroit News editorial
staff.
Miss Bradley. a colored student
was in competition with I; Tented
high school boys and girls from
all parts OF Detroit. The theme OF
the essay was True Americanism,
And How To Achieve 1t"
Another student OF Miller high.
Alphonse whale. an Italian, was
awarded third prize in the con-
test.
The winners Of first. second aud
third awards will be honored at a
banquet next month.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01
Negro Opera To
Repeat :" Aida
SCHNEIDER Is
New Director

Officials Of the Detroit Negro
Opera. announce that the group
will repeat the opera. Aida here
in May. and that the opera, Car
men viii be presented later.
The Detroit Negro Opera pre-
scented Aida last fall at the De-
troit institute Of Art. under the di-
rccti6n Of Stuart Pigeons, and
scored brilliant success.
AT the rehearsal. last Thursday
and Monday evenings. Director W.
j. SCHNEIDER. Of Flint. Michigan;
and MI. Scmper. T-lcaSAr 81 the
Detroit Foundation - i - Of
Music. were present and highly
commended the quality Of the
voices Of the opera members.
Both Of these macstros ayr
recognized as experienced directors
and have participated in more than
200 operas in Europe and with the
Metropolitan Opera company, in
New York.
1t is announced that the Detroit
Foundation. School % Music. Of
which Miss Elizabeth Johnson IS
president, plans to support the De-
troit Negro Opera 100 per cent.
At meeting held y few weeks
ago, the Detroit Negro Opera
effected permanent organization.
and elected Harold Smith as pres-
dent; William Hathcock. vice prcsi-
dent; Sybcl Lee. recording secrc-
tary: Villa Gene Cherry. cores
ponding secretary; and Mamie
Grimes, treasurer. They also voted
to cooperate 100 per cent with the
Detroit Musicians association.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01
Lake Honored By
Former Employer
Two Hundred At
Testimonial.

A. n. Lake, who resigned as
manager of the Wayne County dis
trict Of the Supreme Liberty Life
Insurance Company. OF Chicago,
was rendered an elaborate testi-
monial banquet last Friday evening
at the Y. w. c. A., by the officials
Of the Chicago Office Of his COM
pany, in appreciation of his fifteen
years of service.
Approximately two hundre d
guests were in attendance ut the
function, including several rank
ing officials of the Chicago head
quarters, in addition to numerous
citizens and representatives from
other local insurance organizations.
A sumptuous menu was served
by the cafeteria department of the
Y. w. c. A.. after which a splen-
did program was presented, with
w. c. Woodson, executive secre-
tary of the st. Antoine Y. NJ. c. A.,
as master of ceremonies.
Brief talks were made by num-
ber of guests and insurance repre-
sentatives, all Of whom extended
Fluctuations to Mr.. Lake and laud-
cd him for his splendid record Of
achievement during his fifteen
years with the Supreme Liberty
Life Insurance Company. The
speakers included j. Edward Me-
Call. of the Tribune; l.. c. Blount;
M. l.. Walker; Attorney Charles
Mahoney, of Great Lakes lnsur-
ance Company; Father Malcolm
Dade, Of st. Cyprians Church; NJ.
Kelley Fritz and A. G. Wright,
morticians; r. c. Schuster, of u.
S. Automobile Club; senator
Charles c. Diggs; the Rev. II. A.
White, Of Plymouth Church; DR..
Gogglns. dentist: Messrs. Brown
and Spence. OF Liberty Life; also
President Ellis Stewart, and
Agency Manager J. G. Ish, of Ii
berty Lies Chicago Office.
In appreciation of valuable serv-
ice rendered the company officials
of Supreme Liberty Life presented
Mr.. and Mrs. Lake with handsome
gifts. The Lakes made brief talks,
in which they thanked the insur-
ance company and local friends for
the honor shown them.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Reed,
Of Dayton. were also present and
were presented to the audience.
Mr.. Reed succeeds Mr.. Lake as
Of the Detroit Office Of
Continued on Page 16)
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01
Supreme Liberty Life Insurance Company's Income
More Than A Million Dollars For The Year Of 1888

CHICAGO, ILL. - The Supreme
Liberty Life Insurance company
during 1888 had a total income of
Sl.0s3,972 and an increase in in
surance in force Of $3.552, 292, ac-
cording to report released this
week by President Harry n. Pace.
The company now has $50, 707 SOC
worth Of insurance in force and as
sets Of $2.261 .564.S3
THE company" states the re-
port, lis still the largest business
of its kind in the North and is
growing more rapidly now than
at any previous time in its lS-ycar
history"
Paid Three Million
During the year the company
paid to living policyholdcrs and
the benefciarics of those who had
died the sum Of 1901, 1878, bring
ing the total payments to policy
holders since organization TO 49,
6l1,SS2.2l. At present it has out
standing to policyholders on the
sole security Of their policies the
sum of $326,S37.63. In 1898, the,
company paid $37s,07i.O0 in sal
aries and fees TO 700 agents, en-
ployees and examiners.
In 1888. Supreme, Liberty Life
loaned S12S,0i6.55 to colorcd peo-
pie to save and protect their homes,
increasing its total mortgage loans
TO $412,914.99. The company IT.
self. owns S757.032 worth Of real
estate which includes is home Of
fice building in Chicago, conserva-
lively valued at s342,S92.
Encourages Youth
Mr.. Pace also reported that the
had four group policies
or 1898, 400 worth Of insurance in
'orce. These four include Wright's
Service station employees, Cleve-
CONTINUED from Page 81
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01
DR.. Russell
Raps Writers
OF Histories
Ignore The
Achievements
OF The Negro

A scathing impeachment nj the
statements OF Ameri-
can historians about the Negro,
and the subsequent racial pro-
JUDGES which develop out Of these
malignant narratives, was made
by DR.. Charles Edward Russell,
author and journalist, in his talk
70 capacity audience at ST. Anto-
inc YMCA Sunday afternoon.
America has no right to con-
denim Germany for its mistreat-
ment Of the jews" DR.. Russell de-
clared. "Instead. we should con-
denim ourselves for the racial pre-
JUDGES against the Negro
Distort the Truth
In pointing out that the histories
used in the schools in America,
with few exceptions. have dis
torted. twisted and perverted the
truth" about the Negro, DR.. Rus
sell said that the very foundation
of racial prejudices are construct
ed in the pages Of these books.
these historians have laid the
foundation Of racial prejudices be-
cause the students only see the
Negro as an inferior person. pr.
Russell said
There Is no chapter in Amcri-
can history more interesting, with
invaluable accomplishments. than
that of the Negro. This record
Continued on Page ls)
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01
Campaign To Collect
Capital For Baptist
School Is Instituted

Al = special meeting held at the
Lucy Thurman Y. w. c. A. Monday
4" iS'lo p. m, the Campaign Fund
committee Of the Baptist Training
school, located at JOS Campau and
Nnci' elected Dean A. +. Fisher
temporary chairman. w. C.
Noodson. Of the Y. M. c. A., was
aec'ed permanent treasurer.
Inc aim Of the Committee is to
,slse $1,000. which will enable the
Dap'ls' Training School to receive
"a additional $1,000 already ear
s naked for purchasing a larger
building for the school or erecting
new one.
Inc Committee is divided into
W., WV groups, each headed by a cap
aln and FIVE lieutenants. Under
.aSn heutenants there will be five
.1'Aers each of whom will be
'"'se pio or more.
an initial banquet will be held
Apri ii, at which time the
Iusnclal campaign will be formally
Sunened' The victory banquet will
's held on April 2i.
acting on the Committee are
van VA a. +. Fisher, Wilbur C.
n. OO1 : ). +. Grigsby, Mrs. Made
NV Fowler Rev. s. d. Ross. Rev.
Gar sa.'cS I'LL. Dr. J. J. McClendon,
E" '"on Gaines. Louis Martin, and
harriet Robinson.
y The ,. next meeting will be at the
w. I. A. April 3, at 1915 D. m.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01
|ltIzens Protest Cut
In School Budget

sso az delegation Of approximately
~ 10 citizens. about forty per cent
wnom were colored. assembled
~ r. the chambers of the Detroit
n. nOn Council Wednesday MORN
sS.;s sno vigorously protested
bss s'ns' the proposed cut in the
re e' appropriation for the local
0r;., a OF Education. The appro-
uor MN Tor the Board Of Educa-
mo-. recommended in Mayor Read
4 CO.. proposed budget for 19Ss-4O
a. $3.50, which is s7ss.s7O
h., nan the appropriation for the
~. 49, fiscal year. and $4,000 ooo
IN. eos An the amount requested by
u Of Education for lsss-4o.
"'nilnued on Page 81
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01
Scores Judge
.M Bill Against
.Censtables
Ignored Request
To Withdrawal
OF Legislation
I,uzll sclESczsi

;,,erview with a Tribune
IN :" Wednesday, Snow
: rp rr;ssby. chairman of the De-
"a !, s rIrIc Ristts committee, charg-
wv I, Nat Judge Nharles Rublner had
s'l. ,I.' Negroes; Mat he
s0 o. ~;ysn one Negro an Appoint
~ and had pushe ed a bill
l n.aS the state Senate 10 take
NV Negroes constitutional
' Sslt., in order to give himself the
aver, aver Of appointing them.
cr;s.bv further stated that his
c'.'n';ttce sent letter to Judge
v v~Sirsr. requesting him to urge
s ssv, I.udington and Callaghan
: S'' have this bill withdrawn, but
hat the request to recall the bill
was ignored
g c,esby's letter to Judge Ru-
u,.v charging him with unfair
UNtlf VIZ 800
ness, is as follows;
'''' March 16, 1889.
Judge Charles Rubiner
Common Pleas Court
County Building
Detroit
Dear SIR
eNegro citizens. in this city are
shocked beyond degree, to find that
vpu are behind the scene in spon-
sring Senate Bill No. 14l, which
will give the Common Pleas Judges
the power Of appointing judges.
There arc nine Common Pleas
Judges, each one having a little
more than nine direct appoint
mems which he can make in his
office. Among the nine judges,
only four Negroes have been APP
pointed. Yet, he people saw fit to
elect six Negro constables.
"Jua a.i year. when there was
a bill pending to give the Governor
the power to appoint the judges,
the judges all protested and made
speeches. telling the people that
the bill was saying that the public
does not have sense enough to elect
their judges, and that the bill
would take away their rights. IL
that was true in the case of judges,
it's true IN the case of constables.
at is hard 10 understand that
you, from minority group, would
even assist IN taking away another
minority groups rights. We urge
you to have your friends, Senator's
Ludlngion and Callaghan with
draw this blll Immediately, or it
Will be necessary for our Civic
Rights Committee to inform the
public
respectfully yours,
Detroit Civic Rights Committee,
lSicnedl Snow +. Grigsby,
Chairman.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01
Pope Plus IL Gables
To Detroit Ex-Slaves

Announcement is made by the
Williams Ex-Slave Bonus Plan
Sponsoring Committee, Of this city,
that the organization is in receipt
Of a cablcgram from Pope Plus IL.
The cablegram, it is reported, was
transmitted from Vatican City,
Rome, Italy. to the Right Reverend
Bishop Mooney. the Pope's repre-
sentative in Detroit, who in turn
delivered the message 70 Prof. s. r.
Williams, founder Of the Ex-Slave
Bonus rlan.
The cablegram was in reply to a
cable greeting sent the new Pom
tiff by the local ex-slavcs, on his
recent election TO the Papacy.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01
Blind Evangelist In
Local Revival Meet

Rev. Willard Leak. dynamic
young blind evangelist, of Little
Rock, Arkansas is holding revival
meetings at Allen Temple A. NJ. f.
Church. 1000 Marston. Rev. Wal
ter A. Cridcr is pastor.
The revival will continue ten
days. colsing on Easter Sunday.
The public is invited.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01
Child Denied
Medical Attention
By Parents
Restrained By
Convictions Of
His Religion

A sweeping probe into the death
Of eight-year-old Dora Bell Irwin
was launched this week by the
Health department. prosecutors
office. and Board OF Education.
The investigation is the after
math OF a request made aftcr o
post norton examination ~ Dr.
Thomas W. Love medical exsmin-
er. showed that the little girl.
daughter OF cult member, had
died of tuberculosis without the
care OF an attending physician.
Died Al Home
She died at her home. 922G Came
ron Avenue. Saturday night. after
being confined to her bed for three
days. She had been III for several
months.
: According TO Deputy Coroner
Foster Knobloch. the religion OF
the girls father, Comfy irwin.
WPA worker, prevented him pro-
vlding proper medical care for the
rrfel
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01
Appoint White And
LOOMS Supervisors

At the weekly meeting of the
Detroit Common Council Tuesday
night, Rev. Horace A. White, pas
tor of Plymouth Congregational
Church; and Lloyd LOOMS. attor-
ney, were certified as members Of
the Wayne County Board Of Su-
pervisors.
There arc three other colored
members on the Board. They are
DIR. j. W. Ames. Mrs. Eugie West,
and w. ID. Morrison.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01
Restrained BY Religion

The Board OF Education is prob
ing the case because these same
religious convictions restrained
the father from sending Dora aud
the other three children Gather
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01
Charges She
Gave Man $4,000
For Business
Asks Share
OF Profits of
Four Poolrooms

a sun. instituted DY Nhlbe
woman who alleges that she is the
common-law wife Of a wealthy
business man. and who asks that
she be declared a partner in his
business because Of an oral con-
tract with him. closed last week
following nine days If testimony
before Louis F. Schneider, circuit
court commissioner.
Mrs. jenny Simons. as, io3i East
Warren Avenue, is the plaintiff in
the case. and Joe Ross. 45. APP
Farnsworth Street, is the defend
ant.
$1,000 In Cash
Ross. in his testimony. on direct
examination by his attorney, Har-
old r. Stevens admitted ownin-
poolrooms at 47l9 Hastings street,
Ass Hastings street, $40 Russell
street. and 1859 Holhrook avenue.
He also owns tho house AZ AZ
Farnsworih. and his hank account
showed better than $1,000 on de-
posit in four banks.
Mrs. Simons. who met Ross in
1924. charges that she was per-
suaded by the defendant TO give
him money 70 20 into business.
with the understanding that she
was to be silent partner in the
business. She also charged that
Ross had schemed 10 dcfrsud her
Of her rightful share Of the pro-
FITS.
Gave Him $4,000
Under direct examination by her
counsel. Attorney Henry B. Talia-
fcrrp. Mrs. Simons told the court
that She had given Ross $4,000 10
purchase a poolroom shortly after
she met him. She admitted earn
ing this money by hauling liquor
prior to the repeal Of the phohibi-
tion law.
She further charged that Ross
had deceived her by telling her
that he was single man. and as
result Of this deception. she
lived with him. This relationship,
she stated. continued until 1886.
Denies Receiving Money
Ross. while on the stand, denied
receiving any money from Mrs.
Simon. or entering into an oral
contract with the plaintiff. How
ever. he admitted that the two had
registered as man and wife at a
hotel. and that he had lived at
het home.
Mrs. Simons testified that short
~ after giving Ross $4,000 to pur-
chase another pcolroom, she dis
covered that he had bought the
home at 422 Farnsworth. This
brought on an argument. and the
resulting in the breaking of Of
the relationship.
Mrs. Efhc Lee Wells. &c. 56al
Nincwood avenue. who admitted
she was Ross wife, testified for
the defendant
Started Divorce Action
Mrs Wells said that Ross be-
gan staying away from home IN
1924. and she instituted divorce
action in 1925. She denied. how
ever. the existence Of an oral con-
tract between Ross and the plair-
tiff
Leah Masky. whitc> 1886 Thco-
Uontinued on Page 1Gl
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01
Willis Ward
Praises Former
Coach Kipke

While n student at the Uni.
versity OF Michigan. Willis
Ward had an opportunity 10 win
berth on the Maize and Blue
football team. the first colored
hoy TO attain that honor In more
than 30 years. Harry klpke was
coach Of the football eleven.
and made II possible for Ward
TO have that opportunity.
Turn 10 page five and read
what Mr.. Ward mas 10 say about
his former coach.
Evening star., 1939-10-29
STAR OF THE l,oo0-MILE DASH

n CENTURY ago the distinction be-
tween a professional and an amateur
sportsman was much more rigid than
it is today. But seldom did the gentle
man" sportsmen compete just for the
glory of the game Their reward came
from the bets they made on them
selves. Captain Robert Barclay. con-
sidered England's greatest runner at
the time, hardly ever competed unless
he had the incentive of a wager He
and his friends once bet $500. 600
equal to about three times that much
according to today's money values -
that he could run 1000 miles in
1000 successive hours. He won the
bet with but a few hours to spare
4HE early prize fighters in England
Evening star., 1939-10-29
] 4

What is it?'' She was shrill with
alarm.
Its all right. I've got bandage on
it. Tony nicked me before l got his
knife away from him"
The horror on Isabelle's face made
him smile. Sure" he said. "A knife.
Fights aren't fought by the rule book.
A guy makes his own rules And that's
all right - if you know his rules"
Then you were the one who ran
into Tony's car" she gasped. And he
beat you up just for that! After you'd
. saved him from licking the other
night"
Il didn't run into Tony's car" he
explained in quieting humorous tone
Evening star., 1939-10-29

as If she were very young child.
Nobody did. l was the guy on the
telephone that said a fellow had
bumped Tony's car. A girls girl to
Tony, but his car is different. knew
that would get him out of here
But how did you know he was
here?" she asked feebly.
Cooks day off. your mother play
ing golf. Tony can't face your kind of
parents. If Tony planned to see you
he'd wait till today. I've been cruising
the neighborhood since noon - just in
Evening star., 1939-10-29

earned their livelihood by forming a
procession in costume and parading
to the beat of drum through the
streets. When crowd gathered they
challenged all corners. If a challenge
was accepted hat was passed around
before the bout began. The fight was
off if the collection was too small.
"A REWARD for one of the oldest
athletic accomplishments on record
was bestowed by Catherine de Medici
upon certain merchant who Travelled
to Palestine mot on pilgrimage by
walking four steps forward and then
three steps backward. When he COM
pleted his journey she elevated him to
the nobility.
-MeHAEL /. Toll