davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-09
What Do You Think?
Here Is A Letter That Should Attract
The Attention Of Songwriters

NEW YORK CAMP Andy Ra-
zas. nationally known colored COM
poser OF popular songs, including
"Honevsuckie Rose. Amt Mis-
behayir'." etc. this week called
attention 70 an open letter written
hy al Bryan, noted white song
writer. which holds great interest
FOR Negro musicians. entertainers
and composers Concerning the let
'er Razaf said
This unusual gesture from
white man impressed me greatly
and goes 10 show how members Of
another race are watching us and
are often more aware OF our own
Shortcomings than we think they
are
Mr. Bryan IS one OF the great
est songwrifers In Tin Pan Alley.
having written I Didn't Raise My
Boy 20 BE a Soldier" and hundreds
~ other real hits. is staunch adj
mirer % our race. especially its
creators ~ music"
Addressed 10 Outstanding coll
ored bandleaders. recording and
radio artists, the Bryan letter
follows.
Pardon my lmperiInence. should
YOU call j. such. for calling your
attention 10 the duty YOU owe 10 the
members of your own race In fur
lhering Their interests and success
In the world 81 musical entertain
men'
III am not altogether mistaken
much aga. ~ fact. a great deal OF
the popularity and commercial sue
cess o. The modern composers in the
field of popular music goes back
% tho original colored pioneers and
creators ~ syncopated music. Rag
iimc. ! believe to be the genesis OF
Tie moe highly elaborated forms
of syncopailon and swing II has
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-09
Chatter Of Hoofs
Colored Trainers Have Not Been
Very Successful Lately
BY RAzz BROWN

| Royal III, in a romp and in the
grand time 3-16 In 1855 3-5. And
! am forced TO give the call amongst
three year olds TO him for two more
reasons. consistency for one and
the other being able TO negotiate
distance over any kind OF track.
Here are couple OF nags that are
old enough 10 vote but are still
able 10 win races. They are Ham
burger jim. and Ladheld. II is re-
markable the courage the old fell
lows have.
FL Chico will be a hard boss 10
beat this fall, mark my words. as he
is sharp as a tack now. ] am sure
Maryland will settle the champion
ship for three-year-olds this fall as
there are plenty OF stakes where
they can all meet. | will stake my
call with Challedon and ] have got
10 stick with him. One thing the
Dixiana stable Is always danger
out In a stake race. Star Boarder
showed them all his heels in a
stake al Chicago. and the odds were
l7-l. oh boys. Sidney Smith Sobri-
ely runs a mile in 1886 40. at This
tledowns. Boys, that is really run
ming some on any track. Here are
some nags ready TO hit. Black Bun.
Feneion. Wesenheimer. Clodion,
War Minstrel In the Shade. Smart
Bet. Night Lady and Big Rover
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-09
Joe Louis Shows Savagery In His Wor kout
Football Aspirants
For North Carolina
Report To Burghart

DURHAM. NC.--A total Of %
aspirants reported 20 Coach Burg
Bart this week 10 begin the grind
for the season aad. incidentally 10
attempt 10 gain berths on tbs North
Carolina College Eagle lineup Cor
thls season. or the % there were
II sophomores. three juniors, three
seniors and six freshmen Twenty
one Of the prospects were linesmen
aai the remaining eight were
backs
When asked what his prospects
were FOR the coming grid season.
Coach Rurghart stated thar Il he
could discover a hackaeld combina-
ton on; % his present prospects
he cnai; rest little better and
srou,a have a pretty good season.
The problem OF a hickheld Is con-
fronting Rurchari due 20 the grad
aa'ion OK FIVE Is. his regular backs
last year Those backs 90 leave the
Eagles were MaHoy Strowd
PAYNE. Alison and Hu'chins Line
men who Will nor RETURN are Cole
man Liglvnsr and Johason
The 1888 schedule for ne EAGLES
ntlrde OCT : Lincoln az I.incoln
Ocf Il Blweheli a, Durham: Oct.
81 s. Paul a; Durham Oci 3.
thnmecomlncl Howard az Dur
Ram Nov 4 SHAW az RaleiSh.
NOV II : C. STATE a, Durham.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-09

Well. the colored trainers
charges have rot been very success
ful in the last few days. but one
OF the old line owners and trainers
sent his filly war Jest out and she
was az long odds. Jim Butler Is his
name, and he managed 10 keep the
wolf away from his door with this
lilly. as she won about eight races
this year Watch her. as she will
win sure az Paramount Park.
Ely Brown was able 10 finish
second twice with his juvenile,
True STAR. but C r. Miller. who
trains the Dufly stable OF Detroit,
had quiet week so watch his
charges closely as they are all
cherry ripe and ready 70 hit where
ever they are scheduled 10 run.
Chicago. New York or Mary
land. The spa meet is over, and
what grand meeting II was with
all the class 20 barter With l was
very successful and as I mention
"a IN this column. Marse f. Il.
Bradley took TOP honors with the
hest Juvenile named Rimelech, Boys
here Is a real col, Tie was LEFT at
the post and won his hest start in
4 stake with one of he most hon
.es, hut worst Jokes IN L. $ a. His
name IA r A. smith This jock
seems 10 have lost all OF his old
cunning which happens some time
Well Chal.edon came back 10
beat The champion handicap star,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-09
Praise Bell For
His Fine Work In
All Star Contest

CHICAGO -tANP) Horace
Bell. for three years acc place
kicking lluesman at Minnesota
T. along with I'D Book. white. OF
Iowa State. proved before $1,000
spectators at Soldier field We'd
nesday night the experts pulled
. homer last year when they left
them OF the 1888 All-American
teams Although this years all
star team took II on The chin,
. 10 o, from the New York Gil
ants in the annual Chicago Tri-
hume spectacle. both Bell and
Book were highly praised for
their performance which we're
far superior 10 those OF the
more widely publicized guards.
Bell did not enter the game
until the third quarter. lie re-
maIned on the firing line until
the closing minutes Of the fourth
period. Bernie Jefferson Of
Northwestern was used for only
one or two plays In the final
stages The third cOlored star
elected 10 the squad. Brud IIol-
land Of Cornell. declined TO ac-
cept the invitation despite he
huge campaign In his behalf.
This was the first year Negro
players have won places on the
All-Star squad.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-09
Midwest Swim
Meet Captured
by Brewster
ThreATied For
High Scoring
Honors

The first concrete effort In the
formulation OF Midwest Sensa-
,ional swimming championship
was held IN Brewster Center Pool
Friday night. Sept l.
Brewster Center won the meet
by scoring 60 points Portland
Cultivate. Cleveland. was second
with - points. and Toledo YMCA.
third with ~ points.
One hundred and twenty-five
swimmers participated In the meet.
Trophies were presented by Sunny
Wilson, manager OF the Brown
Bomber Chicken Shack.
THREE Is TIE
The individual scoring honors
went to three Brewster swimmers.
Captain Mitchell Lucas. Taylor
Campbell. and David Cobbs. each
collecting Is IL points Portland
Cultivate was presented the visit
ing team award.
The meet started with the SEN
Tor looyard hack stroke which was
won by David Cobbs Buddy Wilson
also Of Brewster. was second. and
Forest Johns. Cleveland. third. The
time was l.lJ. Fred WATSON. Gle
veland. won the junior 25-yard
back stroke
The 1j0-yard senior medley relay
was won hy Brewster's team. Sam
Cooke Toledo won the 50-yard In
termediate free style swim. Ludwig
Hall. Brewster. was second.
TAYLOR Campbell captured the
100 yard senior free style. with
Buddy Wilson. second and Joe Al
len. Cleveland, third. The 10O-yard
senior breast stroke was won by
Mitchell Lucas.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-09

always appeared 10 me as shame
full the way Negro composers OF
undoubted merit have been thrust
aside and neglected by the different
publishers. Yet they are treated
the same way by Negro artists.
"You have attained unassailable
positions In the world OF popular
delineation and y on are duty-bound
TO turn your attention 10 those OF
your own race who could reach the
public with their compositions
through your cooperation.
Don't you think this matter IS
worthy OF your attention.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-09
Boys Injured When A
Dynamite Cap, Found
In Garage, Explodes

Explosion OF a dynamite cap
which two boys had found in ga
rage In the rear OF 1926 Madison
avenue Wednesday afternoon, sent
the two youngsters 10 Receiving
hospital where they were treated for
injuries.
The injured boys are Howard
Crum. Z. OF 1871 Chene street. and
rupert Dunbar. .. Of 1901 Madison
avenue. Crum received minor lac
erations OF the nose. and Dunbar
had numerous injuries about the
face and chest.
The boys said that the dynamite
cap exploded while they were
PLAYING with Il.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-09
Prize Painting On Exhibition; Post
Guard To Protect Masterpiece

KANSAS CITY MotANP)-The painting Of Mrs Percy Lewis
Marshall which the blue ribbon awarded by the
Sedala Fri
the downtown city where
will remain btion hrOu the ending
The picture. cited By estimated 100 carefully
white exhibiting painted Offering which
vo all
ing the southwes of the Week" but also
the Towers Joffe, value
point which prompted him TO exhibit under the supervision
who instructed not TO let anybody bother H.
publicity the editors
white Of the Southwest perfect with the de-
A.
Of all OF primitive that he had
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-09
Midwest Court
League Quiintets
Begin Practice
Brewster Member
OF Newly Formed
Organization

Despite ne Fac, Gre Basketball
season Is still some Two non,as
away. coaches X ieanis ho'lins
ber,hs in re newly ORGANIZED Mid
yves: Basketball lsagur are already
preparing for 'he comrs grind.
witch Will s'ari me later pa. 81
November
Composed ~ seven 'ogu7cA teams
"a ;he middle west H. new league
hooms cage stock 'hrcagsou, me
copn IS ana promises 20 become
the mos, ..ani'ns In he history
q ne Nesro sper.s W9r.a
While enicials a1! Coaches = TIE
rev 'onp await The coming sea-
son With much enthusiasm thev
refuse 10 permit grass % grow un-
der their anxous feet At lees,
four teams have started weekly
drills whit, 'aa otter three cx-
rect Is stare within ne next TEN
days
Leading 'hs frfAmiaagy wa-ni-
up Is The s'ror- Brewster BIZ Five
N Detrci'. coached Wv Leon Wheel
or. who Is sa,e1 as ore % fhe hest
cour, mentors n is coun'r, Now
Ia 'te. middle az reccrs lcton
campaign Wheeler Is expected 20
prod another * h's racker Jack
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-09

denis happening during the fight
characterized a. a steal" by many
sport writer's throughout the coun-
Try
l. Is believed here that the SUI
,pension OF Meade will he lifted In
time for him 20 ofhclate in The
scheduled wel,erweigh, scrap he
tween Ambers and Hank al Madi-
son square garden
Mcades and Wells suspensions
came after a week OF bitter re-
ordinations and pleas OF rob
berry hy Meade. cries Of fake by
hoNlag fans and charges Of
"-qlawk.ng' by WE'LL
In the meantime, little Henry
Armstrong is staying indoors at his
some in New York. being treated
~ the doctor for his numerous in
iuries sustained during the fight
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-09
Henry's Pilot
Is Suspended
Aftermath OF
Controversy

SEN yoRN IA y p'-Aroihsr
chapter has been Written Ia the
seeklns Agu.'fons Awhers hou'.
This fine fae wrfins WAS done by
'he famed Ncw Yerk Boxing CONF
ais.lpHers who after stormy
session With be'h Eddie Meade and
a. We.il .r ,aes offices suspended
NN waNasrr- for rcordat de'ri-
meAiai ~ 'hs best .n'eres oi box
N-A ies Suspension was SCI a. i2
non'A wAi'e Wet. was given a
sree imoass suspension
Summoned 10 ;a- offices q, the
conlUiss'on III give 'ho version Of
NO recent Na.fo ~ Armstrong ard
Amher- Referee Ar'agr Donovan
ana Judge Frank Fulam and Bill
Hee'v gave their yersi0r ~ .nci-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-09
Champ Floors
Nicholson For
First Time
Johnston Gives
Joe Bronx Cheer
For The Effort

1t was only few weeks ago that
Jack Blackburn was telling report.
ers that Joe Louis was not ths
same fellow in training camps ina,
he was two or three years ago
Louis. according to Trainer BLACK.
burn. had lost the desire to batter
his spar mates about the ring and
then flatten them with hard rights
and lefts..
No sir. according 10 Blackburn.
Joe was not the killer in hls train.
ing camps today like he was back
In 1885 when he was knocking the
daylight out OF Ace Clark, Seal
Harris, Leonard Dixon, Tiger Har.
rington, Salvatore Ruggirelio. and
others. Instead. Joe had begun 10
realize that the spar mates are lust
a bunch OF young chaps irving 10
get along in the world and az the
same time, earn little extra.
change.
Dlunt leil LOUIS
when the champion opened his
camp at Mortified his attitude
toward spar mates In the nrsf week
OF boxing led the fans to believe
Blackburn's statement was based
on solid ground. But later deyel-
opments proved otherwise or
perhaps. 1t was that Jack Black
burns aging eyes had BETRAYED
him. or he had failed to take Joe
into his confidence
For instance. Joe turned loose
all of his savagery in his workout
Sunday. the first evidence OF A
throwback 10 those DAYS OF four
years ago since Joe had launched
his training grind. And the results
of that demonstration offered con-
elusive proof that Joe has not lost
entirely the desire TO batter and
floor his spar mates
Nicholson Floored
The harcup came during his set
to with George Nicholson. the Yon-
kers. \. Y. heavyweight who had
not been floored in more than $50
rounds of boxing with The cham
pion. But this recor. was broken
in the second round OF The mix-up
when Joe caught Nicholson with a
hard right and then floorcd- him
with a sharp left.
To prove that he was yet tn he
possession OF a savage mood Mon
day. Joe banged Willie Smell soms
hard blows and had the Chicago
boxer tottering. The champion
had to grab Smell and hold him
TO keep the spar mate from fall
ling.
Doesn't Jar Johnston
But il you think the report Of
Louis flooring OF Nicholson az
ter more than $50 rounds Of box
ing. had demoralizing effect on
Bob Pastors camp, then you don't
know james Joy Johnston, man.
ager OF the former New York
university blocking back
"well, now. amt that NICE
said James Joy
"Now let's just break that down
into honrs and see how long 20
rounds of boxing will be. Ny
figures show twelve and one hall
hours. just little over a half day
And II takes this guy LOUIS
just half day Of pounding Z
knock n bum like Nicholson down
And Louis is supposed TO be 'uei
a hard hitter.
How long do you think i VII
take Joe 10 knock Pastor down,
asked James JOY. We'll, II woul'
take him exactly two months. juds
ing from how long II took him Z
floor Nicholson.
II haven't told Bob about II al
yet. because II | did he would JUS
stop training. telling me 1 don
need to train any more for ina
guy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
YOUTH INJURED
 IN FALL, SUES
Father of Louis Marine Asks Damages of
 $l5,OOO in Suit

Severely injured in Q fan from a truck on which he was riding, Louis Marine, 12, today filed suit for $l6,- 900 in superior court against the J. E. Smith G O., Inc, owner of the truck. The suit is brought through his father, Alfonso Marine.
 The accident occurred December g, 1898 at 11:45 8. m. on Walnut street near Slocum school. The com- plaint states that the youngster boarded the truck and was riding up the grade near the school, when the driver, Leonard Radowsd, who ''knew or should have known" of his presence, speeded the vehicle and turned sharply to the left. As result of his fall from the truck, the boy was unconscoius for several days, sight of both eyes is seriously impaired. His memory is also af- fected, it is alleged. Attorney Maurice P. Wreen represents the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
VIE. W. IN FAVOR
 OF CASH-CARRY.
Members of Congress Pre-. scented With Letter Ex-
 pressing Views

washington, Sept. 2l Every member of congress today found a letter in his mailbox from Otis N. Brown, Greensboro, North Carolina, commander-in-chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, urging support of President Roosevelts demands for "cash- and-carry" neutrality policy.
 For the past three years, the Vet erans of Foreign Wars of the U. s. has conducted vigorous educational campaign demanding actual neu- trality for the United States in all disputes between other nations.
 "World events during the past year have proved that an arms en- bargo really violates our desire to be neutral. Our present neutrality laws, which prevent us from sell ing munitions to any nation that wants to buy such commodities at our own shore lines, has encouraged aggression and made Uncle Sam a partner with Hitler in lis rape of helpless nations.
 "There might be no war in Europe today if congress had adopted a 'cash-and-carry' neutrality policy prior to the Munich conference, the seizure of Czechoslovakia or the in- vasion of Poland.
 "The overseas veterans who com pose the membership of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States are trying to take realistic view of the world situation as 1t exists to- day.
 Those who demand continuance of our arms embargo are closing their eyes to conditions that threat en the welfare and security of the United States. Let's sell our muni- tions to those who wish to buy on our terms-cash in hand at our own parts. If this is to the advantage of England and France then let the iso- lationists tell us why we should stick to an arms embargo that makes us allies with Germany and Soviet Russia"
 Among the various points stressed in the neutrality program proposed by the V. F. w. is demand for the full authorized peace time strength of the army, navy, marine corps and air forces of the U. s. A.; support of the Johnson Act prohibiting loans to debtor nations; approval of a war profits tax to eliminate proflteering: legislation that will guarantee ade- quate compensation and hospitaliza- ton for the veterans of any future sars in which the U. s. A. may take part.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
COMPENSATION FOR INJURED OFFICER
Town of Middle e bury Reaches Agreement With
 Constable FOlgmann

Constable Walter Folgmann of Middlebury was today awarded com- pensation of $l45 by the township for injuries sustained while direct ing traffic June 29, 1899. The pay ment Is provided in a stipulation approved by Compensation Commis- sioner James M. Lynch.
 Constable Folgmann filed his claim for compensation contending tha in line of duty, directing traf- fic after an accident in Middlebury, he was struck by another car and injured. The township, while deny- ing his right to compensation, agreed to pay the $145, which repre- sents medical expenses.
 The expenses include a bill of $45 from the Waterbury Hospital, and $100 from Da. A. A. Johnson. The payment is in full and final settle ment of the claim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
PRISON
 INMATES CAUGHT

Wethersfield, Conn, Sept. 21 = (UP)-Two states prison inmates who attempted to escape from the Enfield prison farm but were cap- tured within a half-hour will be presented in superior court soon for additional sentences, Warden Ralph H. Walker. said today.
 The men, Charles H. Wilson, 20, Nashua, N. H., serving one to three years for arson, and James Childs. 34, New York, serving three to five years for manslaughter, were work ing on the prison farm yesterday. While guard was occupied else- where, the two men dashed into a nearby woods.
 The area was surrounded by guards, and the men were recap tured shortly. They said they went chasing rabbits"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Mary J. Ker- nan will be held from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street, Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Patrick,s church for a high mass at g o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this after noon and evening.
 The funeral of John V. McGowan, of Oakville, will be held tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, this city, to the Church of St. Mary Magdalen, Oak vile, at g o'clock. Burial will be in St. James cemetery, Watertown.
 The funeral of Colman J. Mul- kern will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street. tomorrow morning at 9:l5 o'clock to the Church of SS. Peter and Paul for 6 solemn high mass at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of James V. Minicuc- ci was held this morning at 6 o'clock from the home 2582 East Main street to Our Lady of Lourdes church where Q mass Of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev, Edward Farrell. Burial was in Cal- vary cemetery. The pallbearers were: Edward, Milton and John Smith, Robert Roke, Jerry Brick and Tado Boiano.
 The funeral of Miss Minnie Han- ming was held this morning at 0:l5 o'clock from the home in Watertown to St. Johns church in Watertown where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev Edward Tanning of Middletown as- sisted by Rev. Myles Calvin and Rev. william Disco. A special musi- cal program was rendered by Mrs Mary Roberge, organist and soloisi and Miss Alice Sullivan, soloist.
 A delegation from the Watertown Council of Catholic Women includ- ed: Mrs. William O'Neill, Mrs. o. tave L. Hevey, Mrs. Peter Blanner Mrs. w. A. Hancerl, Mrs. K. Kach. ergis, Mrs. D. J. Murphy, Mrs. G Ryan, Mrs D G. Sullivan, Margaret Kerwin, Mrs Avery Rowlinson, Mrs Catherine Burns, Mrs. J. B. Holler' an, Mrs. James Handura, Mrs. Mar garet Barry, Mrs. Martin McGougf and Mrs. M. D. McFadden.
 Burial was in the family plot if Calvary cemetery with committa services by Fathers flaming ane Disco. The pallbearers were: Leo Joseph, William, James and Geralt Tanning, all nephews of the de ceased and James Loughlin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
LOS ANGELES IS
 STRUCK BY HEAT
Stores, Business Houses
 Are Closed--Many Deaths Have Taken Place

Los Angeles, Sept. 21.-(UP)- Stores and business houses began closing or crrtailing work hours to- day because of 8 heat wave. There have been 34 heat deaths in the state since Sunday.
 The weather bureau forecast the stifling heat would be slightly modified" from yesterdays 26-year record for Los Angeles of 107.2 de- grees.
 Sweltering temperatures and op- pressive humidity continued through last night. An estimated 200 1000 crowded the ocean beaches. Thous- ands slept on the sand.
 Fifteen more Los Angeles deaths were attributed to the heat, raising the toll since Sunday to .24.
 An additional six heat deaths oc- cured in northern California.
 Business houses dismissed all but skeleton staffs. Some shut down en- tirely. Some closed yesterday after noon when clerks and customer be- gan fainting in the aisles. Hollywood movie-making suffered severely. David Niven, the English actor, was near collapse after work ing in the 107-degree heat of set.
 Twelve extras collapsed while working on a winter street scene One studio went on 3 p. m. to midnight shift.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
GOAL DEALERS GIVEN WARNING
Greenblatt Fined $z5 and
 Costs For Short. Weighing

Morris dreenblatt, 26, of IA Water vile street, was found guilty of short-weighting coal and fined $25 and costs by Judge John l.. 0aff- ney in city court today.
 State Policeman Frank Bozentka of the weights and measures di- vision, Hartford, testified he made the arrest after stopping a Green blatt truck Aug. 25 and ordering the driver to go to the New England Ice company plant, where the coal was weighed and found to be 160 pounds short.
 All coal dealers should take notice of this case, said Judge Ganney, declaring that the principle of good business is "dollar for dollar"
 Plea of Defense Attorney Mitchell G. Meyers that Greenblatt had nc intention of short-weighting, failed to impress Judge Gaffney who said "poor people should be given every consid
 Attorney Meyers said mistakes n weight have occurred on every firm. :.