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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-24

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istsr Neville Chamberlain. twisting hs hands and sceoking
in Z strained voice, told IN emergency sesaIon Of the By1tiuo
house Of commons at London today.
He revealed that Adolf Hitler had demanded . IRE hard
in eastern Europe, and had warned that Britain. Or nv
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-24


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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-24
Ch1mberIdnS lpeoc

L~ONDON--Creaf Britain
imminent peril Of war Prime
told the house Of commons tod
on the European erisis. "New
BY the gravity Of the situation
Ne bseaa ~ 6eelarsag ~ honpl
4 would - poeDfbDe for In en1ru-|
sncy powers tt6f6ass In % rscG1uo
royal assent ionIgh. sffsr approval
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-24
"Mobilize" Merchant Marine

Britain today began mobiiziag a fleet
Of liners aud cruise ships for use If necessary 10 trdnsport
an eIpeditiondiy force to France. The mobilization of rsssels
ssrtendcd Throughout the empire. Ships tcere ordered to
cancel previously scheduled cruises. The North sea fishing
fleet W0s recalled. All trdulcrs, mhich can be used against
submarines, mere Instructed to. remain IN port. Trareie,s
arriving from iScQndinaria reported their ships uere con-
royed through the North sea bg British destroyers, presunn-
ably on the lookout for submarines.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-24
Nazi Leader Made Fnehrer
OF Danzig; Frontier Closed
German Warships Going to Free City" Soon,
Russ-Cerman Pact Cheered in Berlin

MOsCOw-The British and Preach mas.toSs seekisg 70 e~u-
elude . mutual aid pact with Soviet Rssia prepared 10 leave for hsms
tonight without concluding In alliance The deestss Of ths tive sh-
tary mission. was reached after Ksasia hA sinsd . sss-sgEresssss
pact with Germany.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-24

Nazis tonight installed their leader, Albert Forster. a.
head of the free city government. and charged Poland with
massing a division Of troops on the frontier In preparation
for an Imminent conn"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-24

PARASITIC ministry or public acorks tonight officially
0dcised all persons, ichose presence in Paris is not absolutely
indispensable, to quit the capital bchiie the railroads still
are free.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-24
London "Blackout" Permanent

L~ONDON-Policet today circulated an order throughout
London providing for a permanent ~"blackout." Al lights
must be BACKED out or extinguished every night rs soon rs
darkness falls.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-24
Duce Meets War Leaders

ROME-Premier Benito Mussolni today conferred with the
italian army, navy and aviation high commanders. The premier
also had a long conference with Gen. Gaetone, Gambara, high COM
mander Of Italian forces which fought in Spain.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-24

WEATHER AND TIDES
Cloudy toniEhf ssd Friday. Tenn
peratares: High, 70; low, 81. Sun
rises, $50; sets, 5:el.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-24
Italy Stands by Germany

ROME-Italy will be on the side Of Germal
Danzig because Italy's interests are involved,
thoritativa~ and qussi-official Fascist editor, %
d,Italia today. =
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-24

Fear MiitaryC Coup
To Take Free City
tBuuEriNl

tbtllGffN1
M~ARsAW-Polaad win refuse IA tolerate . Daasis aascaaun
with Germany, authoritative sources declared senass,y ssssghs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-24
Cali OFF Railroad Strike

IoSDON-Brush railroad locomotive employees tonight Ahe
~ heir threatened strike for higher minimum wages.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-24
Netherlands Calls Armed Forces

THE HAGUE, Netherlands-The government
mobilization of its armed forces today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-24
Rumania Neutral, Poland Told

BUCHAREST, ACCOMPLISHMENTS increased her defenses IN 2
...I.r nd Bulgarian frontiers today after the government was
reported to have advised Poland i would remam Neutral In ven o.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-24

CdHCN DTeTIOUSV SfT6dUtU cFHfSFS. TIE VOFTH Sn JTSHTH3
fleet aos recalled. All traulcrs, chieh can be used against
submarines, ,cere Instructed TO. remain in port. Trareie,s
arriviag tro,s S $ sMdalnntanr 's es ns;,,. TIER ships ''srs Con
ably on the lookout for submarines.
Duce Meets War Leaders
RoME-Premier Benito Mussonni today conferred with the
italian army, navy, and aviation high commanders. The premier
also had a long conference with Gen. Gsetone, Cambars, high COM
mander of Italian forces which fought in Spain.
Italy Stands by Germany
Danzig because Iays interests liz involved. Virginia Gayda an-
thortaHva~ and quasiofhcial Fascist editor, said In thse Giornaie
dItaha today.
Netherlands Calls Armed Forces
THE HAGUE, Netherlands-The government ordered preliminary
mobilization of its armed forces today.
French Army Swelling
PARIS-More reservists yer ordered called up today at sucn
q rapid pace that many believed the government wa in effect pro-
ceedng with general mobilization as far a 1t a compatible WIN
ing Frances e.oooOo trained men would create an unbearaDie taf-
fc problem -
Germans Not Told to Flee
~LONDON-The German embassy announced today that
mo instructions have been given Germans to leave 1reat
Britain" why should they the embassy asked.
Won Ribbentrop Sees Victory
koEsIsss s.,.s Il East "TRIP, rT'. .a.ees ,sssp ist sdo i'i aaasr v nj
master the present European crisis as he has previous mes
Hong Kong Becomes Fortress
Hong KONG-A government spokesman today broadcast =
warning 10 women and children to evacuate while the going h good
- nou-combstants . a hindrancs and would be . obstacle q
event of q Few threat of war.
Rumania Neutral, Poland Told
sUcHAREsT, Rumania-Rumsnia increased her defenses IN M
Hungarian and Bulgarian frontiers TODAY ansr q sossmm s.,, # =
reported to have advised foiaho L "o''' ''"~"
. conflict over panzg.
c.u OFF Railroad Strike
IoSpoN-Bnhh railroad locomotive employees tonight called
~ heir threatened strike for higher minimum wages
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-24
French Army Swelling

PARIs-More reservhts we're ordered called up today at such
q rapid pace that many believed the government was in effect pro-
ceeding with general mobilization, a far a s 1t was compatible "itn
transport facilities. 1t was pointed out that a general order mobhz-
,ng frances 600 900 trained men would create an unbearable traf-
fc problem.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-24
Germans Not Told to Flee
Won Ribbentrop Sees Victory

KOENIGSBERG, East Prussia-Foreign Minister
R,bbentrop declared in a brief speech today that ADD
master the present European crisis. as he has previous
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-24
Hong Kong Becomes Fortress

HONG KONG-A government spokesman 0aay o'o.'e.s
warning to women and children to evacuate while the going u GOOD
- !. .sLs uorx Kong . being made = fortress, and that the presencs
~ rou-combstants was = hindrance and would be IN obstacle u
event of a new threat Of war.
Evening star., 1939-10-15

Near Soldiers' Home
Unusually Large Rooms
eco Allison St. NV.
SIS. .OO-Apt No. 2O9-Living room.
bedroom dinette. kitchen
and bath: elec. refrigeration.
Evening star., 1939-10-15
Excellent Location

81 Concord Ave. NV.
$52.5O-Apt. No. Living room.
bedroom. dinette. kitchen
and bath. screened rear porch: Frigid-
aire
Evening star., 1939-10-15
In Petuorth

4S11 Fourth St. NV.
$51 ,5O-Apt. 2-Living room, bed
room dinette. kitchen and
bath: elec. refrigeration
Evening star., 1939-10-15
EXCELLENT VALUES

Park Crescent
1901 18th St. NV. New Building.
Just 211 Blocks from Col. Rd. and
Ontario Rd.
$52.5O-Apt. No. 502-Living room.
dressing room with Murphy
bed combination sunroom and dining
room kitchen and bath.
$67. .5O-Apt. No. 203-Rec. hall, liv-
ing room, combination sum-
room and dining room, bedroom, kitch-
en- and bath. large closets.
All elec. kitchens. Venetian blinds,
parquet flooring. ventilating doors.
carpeted corridors. Resident Mgr. col.
6343.
Evening star., 1939-10-15
Overlooking the Park

1860 Clydesdale Pl. NV.
Just 3 blocks north OF 18th and COL
Rd. Convenient to stores, theaters and
shopping district
$50. .5O-Apt. No. 2O1-Living room,
bedroom. dinette, kitchen
and bath.
Frigidaire current free.
Evening star., 1939-10-15
42O5 Arkansas Ave. NV.
Near Walter Reed

7436 Georgia Ave. NV.
S62. .5O-Apt. No. 101-Living room.
2 bedrooms. dinette, kitchen
and bath. Electrolux refrigeration.
Res. Mgr, TAOS Ga. Ave-, &c. 2216
Evening star., 1939-10-15
Near Roosevelt High

4314 Georgia Ave. NV
S4O. .OO-Apt. No. 12-Living room,
bedroom, kitchen and bath;
Frigidaire.
42O5 Arkansas Ave. NV.
$55.OO-Apt, No. 3--Living room,
bedroom. dinette kitchen and
bath; elec. stove and refrigerator:
screened rear porch.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24
CONVICT 0cAL PHYSICIAN
FOR DOPE PRESCRIPTION
Deputy Sheriff Traps Numbers King
Girl, L; Raped;
Father OF Two
Found Guilty


In a juryless trial before Re
corders Judge Jeffries, 38-year-old
William Reed Of 1907 Brewster
...,o4 t,4.,or - ,,.o u1oo;,i,,,to
81 ~ d 20 '-''. VI wv
children. Was iound sullty oil mae
cent liberties with a l2-year-old
.giri-who will soon become a mother
-rr,,-+i,,,,,r,,,. iisolosod tho, Rood ,.as
=, - -.
charged win ha'lDB reia'io'ls WIN
the child on or about December T.
1898. Wallace Reed, a small boy
4ci5 -,bc-eoprt that he had never
- - - -. - uo,.,;o,.
seen ms ia'ler nave any iei''io's
with the plalntlit as charged
The defendant stated tnat ne mao
not taken the girl INTO the pedroom
at any Time DID not remember the
girl ever beng at his house. AnG
that he was at work at the tune
and date mentioned IN the case. ne
works on WPA and didn't get nome
TIL about 4;30 or BOO that evening
On the stand the lZ-year-old glri
whose name Is pelhg Wi'hhelo que
to tine nature OF the case ststee
Reed dld have her IN the ROOM
Mrs Reed MS eomnoh-iaw VINE
OF two years stated her husoand
was not guilty ana hao 10 De qulepeo
down to prevent her gong mo
Mysteries WINE oelns questioheo Dy
t''efF'see '''''-s6-'' t'''''''e --'''s'S'''le co
mat she knew the young gnl since
last summer and tnat she was al
lnelr mouse on december = Dut sue
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24
Two Sought In
Attempted HoId-Up

Police are searching for two Ne
gro men whom they suspect OF
holding up a white store merchant
last week at Beaubien and Mont
calm streets.
AT approximately l0:l5 Claude
Apple. 80. white, Of 1886 Lemay
street reported he was leaving his
store at Beaubien and Montcalm
streets when he was held up by
two colored men at the point Of
gun.
He reported that thug number
one held a gun on him while his
companion searched his pockets and
later made good their escape by
running away on foot The thugs
failed to find any money on him
the grocer stated.
Both men were reported as abou'
II to 20 wears of age, but the gro
Ger was able 10 give police a good
description of then.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24
Murder OF Mate
Nets lis Years

Tried last week before Recorder,
Judge Christopher Stein. Mollie
Butler was found guilty OF NAM
slaughter IN the killing Of her nus
band on last April % The con-
viction carries a penalty from Ills
years.
Arthur Butler. 80 years old. OF
800 Eloit street was alleged to have
been cut by his wife Molie follow
ing an argument at their home.
Jealousy was advanced as the mo-
tive tor the cutting. Arthur died
from knife wounds to the chest.
shoulder and the left thigh al about
$40 OF the crime date.
During The presentation OF TENTH
mony at the examination and also
at the jury tria. Mary Patton,
stale witness was tound guilty Of
perjury She was charged with
changing ner eye witness testimony
at least three times She was not
prosecuted on a perjury charge.
Harold Stevens was the attorney
IN the case
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24

The NetVs OF The World
In Pitby Paragraph
robson PLAYS
EMPEROR JONES

NEW YORK CITY-Panl Robson
returned to the American stage this
week for the first time in seven
years IN the role for which he is
famous, the title character in the
play, Emperor Jones'" The play
is being presented al Mr. and Ms.
Julian olney,&Ridgeway -thestFe=ih
White Plains. 1t is believed that
Robson is grooming himself this
summer for return to the Broad
way stage in one Of number OF
possible roles. Among the plays
being mentioned are John Henry
by Roark Bradford; Set My People
Free" by Dorothy Hayward or
Emperor Jones" if the summer
production comes up TO eSpecta-
tons.
Mr.. Robson is also scheduled to
take part in the program, "Spain's
Culture in Exile" to be presented at
the Roosevelt h0tef IN New York
on Jure 20 under the auspices OF the
Spanish Refugee Relief Campaign
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24
PETE=FIShER
FORCES COPS
TO GET MAN
Numbers Suit TO Come
Before Court In
Autumn

After a year Of dilgent searching
the arm of the law in the person
Of Deputy Sheriff Petry Fisher
served process on Pete Kelly. al
legged number king who was among
nine men named in a damage suit
last year brought by Prof Zonite
better known as Mallory Banks.
who charged that nine number
kings had infringed on the copy
right of his dream book.
The sensational suit totaling S45,-
900 damages named Charles Nose
icy, Louis Weisberg, Dcibert- C,
Lee, H. L, Bolar, John Roxborough.
Everett Watson, John Doe, Otis
Saunders and Pete Kelly, all OF
whom alleged plagiarized the dream
book Of Mallory Banks which was
copyrighted.
The serving OF Pete Kelly which.
was accomplished only with great
danger and difficulty represented
the last move before the trial
which will be held in the next
term OF the Federal court begin
ming in September.
According to Attorney Joseph
Craigen who represents Mallory
Banks, a deputy marshall, tried for
six months to serve Pete Kelly with
out success. Later a constable tried
to serve him for about three months
also unsuccessfully Judge Edward
J. Monet thereupon, appointed
Deputy Sheriff Petry Fisher as spe-
cial process server and last Thurs
kellX=ggaS= ScTsed-=-
Il was reported that Deputy Sher-
if Fisher was laying in wait across
from a building allegedly occu-
pied by Pete Kelly on West JET
ferson avenue. when a cruiser filled
with police and ordered him out OF
theH car ard took his gun away.
Petry Fisher is reported TO have
accused the police with being in
the pay OF Pete Kelly and told them
that they knew he was trying 10
serve him with process.
Petry Fisher is said 10 have
warned the police that he would
report them if they did not permit
him to serve Pete Kelly Within
"a hours afterwards Pete Kelly was
served.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24
YouthNabbed
In Gas. Theft:
Wounded

The condition Of Gene Blair, 81,
Of 1884 West Hancock, was reported
temporarily serious when he was
admitted to Receiving hospital for
treatment of gunshot wounds to
the lower part of his body, accord
ing 10 hospital attaches.
Blair was shot by patrolman John
MacIvor at approximately ? am.
last Friday. records disclosed. Il
seems that the patrolman was walk
ing MS beat on West Warren and
Bangor street when he saw a man
with a five gallon can attempting,
so the officer stated, 10 syphon
some gasoline from a car parked in
front of 5132 Bangor street.
He placed Blair under arrest. A
man seated in a car parked in front
of the car from which Blair was
stealing gas was evidently honking
his horn to warn Blair Of the Of
ficer's presence, the patrolman
stated. He also placed this man,
James Nelson. 81, living at St. An
tome and East Adams, under arrest
and marched the two prisoners to
filling station at Scotch and West
Warren. Mac Ivor stated
When at this station he tempted
TO handcuff both men. But as he
did so. Blair kicked at him then
broke away He fired three shots,
one of them hitting Blair, was the
officers story.
The five gallon can, the car ap-
parently used by Blair and three
empty shells from the officers gun
were held as evidence by police
officials.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24

Fitzgerald, with whom he wrote
"A Tisket Taskct, died last Fri
day night following an operation
in the Johns Hopkins hospital, His
band had just completed a tour of
the South when he became sud
denly stricken.
Born in Baltimore, Chick Webb
was deformed as a result of a dan
gerous fall at an early age It is
reported That a physician tod his
mother that drumming was about
the only exercise he could stand in
his delicate condition He was
bought a pair Of drum sticks and
on entering high school he joined
the school band
Duke Ellington, who was but lit
tie known at the time. hired Webb
who was II as a drummer in a
band he was forming. It was Duke
who encouraged Chick to start a
band Of his own according TO close
friends OF the pair.
Chick N'ebb's rise to fame nd
fortune has been herdlded by The
most eminent musical critics and
both the NegIo and white press
have given him unstinted praise.
His band was scheduled to fill an
engagement a: the Worlds Far in
New York on Augusta,
Surviving Chick Webb are his
mother and two sisters, Bessie and
Mabel. Funeral services will be
held in New York city on Thurs
day.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24
dubbed,
Son KniffeS Man

The condition Of William Turner
30. Of $50 East Alexandrinc, apart
ment 3 was reported as sill serious
Monday evening. He was treated al
Receiving hospital last Saturday for
knife wounds to the neck' and a
stab wound to the abdomen.
Roy Waite Snow is held by police
pending a thorough investigation
into the cause Of the cutting. Snow
was arrested at 1900 Beaubien street
1t seems that Turner came home
shout 1890 on the date in question
and started an argument with his
wife, Irene, %ho left the house fol-
lowing the argument
Lille Jordan OF the Alcxandrine
4da=ess- y,-s5 sitting ea-tAe- fFeBt
porch when Turner for some I'M
known reason began to abuse hcr.
by kicking her down the steps,
according 10 the story.
Her son, Roy Snow, came 10 her
rescue and engaged in a fight with
Turner who finally left the house
cbout / am. Turner later came
back and hit Lille over the head
with a club Roy again attempted
t. defend his mother from further
attacks and is charged with cut
ting Turner about the neck and
lbdomen.
Both Turner and Snow are held
pending a checkup Of the case. The
following witnesses are listed by
police: Lille Jordan. Irene Turner
Roxie Williams and Robert Douglas
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24
NEGRO INDUSTRIAL FAIR
IN HARLEM

NEW YORK CITY-A preview Of
the Negro Industrial Fair sponsored
bv the Consumers and Craftsmen
Guild Of Harlem was held last week.
The fair occupies the entire fourth
floor of Kanter's department store
The fair is designed to create in
ierest in Harlem's different crafts
and industries which are reported
to produce rs different products.
1t is hoped that the Fair will run
throughout the duration Of the
New York Worlds Fair.
The Guild has collected data
showing that AZ percent Of the
Negroes in Harlem are on relief and
that 80 percent of Harlem's en-
ployed Negroes work outside o.
Harlem. This last group spend
$4,000 daily for transportation to
and fro from their work. 1t is the
desire Of the sponsoring body to
foster the growth Of Negro bus
ness in Harlem where most OF the
business profits at present 60 out
side the Race.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24
DR.. PRESTON
PLACED ON
PROBATION
Also Admits Use OF The
Drug To Relieve
Fatigue

DR. Clarence W Preston, popu-
lar physician of 4412 Brush street,
was convicted on narcotic charge
before Federal Judge Edward J.
Monet last Friday and sentenced
to four years probation,
Dr.. Preston admitted his guilt
on the charge of illegally writing
dope prescriptions and also de-
clarcd that he had used narcotics
himself to relieve fatigue from
overwork.
The 44-year-old physician, who Is
a native of Ypsilanti, Mich, h a
graduate of the Howard university
medical school According to re-
ports Dr.. Preston is regarded as a
very popular and capable practi-
toner. He worked his way through
school and early won the reputs-
lion Of a conscienlals- student and
worker
For the past year.o it was re.
ported that the DR.. Preston failed
to exhibit his usual aplomb. He
IS married and has a daughter and
son. HIS daughter attended How
ard university last year.
pAIfRa
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24
Postal Thief, "a,
Held For Trial

Roosevelt Duncan "a, Of s52 LiV-
ingstone street, was held for grand
jury action when he pied guilty
before a federal judge to robbing
post office sub-station Of 500
last May g.
Duncan was arrested at 1920 Win
ter street on a charge of violating
the United States code. He was
suspected Of being one Of four men
involved in the postal robbery.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24
SHOT CRAPS, GETS CoNKED

Il was shooting craps at 652 Ill
nois with a man named Jack is
the way John Marshall. 81, Of 1874
Brush Street explained his presence
so far from home TO police.
Sometime during the game, APP
parcnily Incensed over some money
matter The man called Jack sud
denly coLked INN over the head
Marshall stated after being treated
for a lacerated Sc. RI dnu rH.S from
the blows OF milk bottle in the
hands Of Jack Jerry Mike. 80
Of $50 Illinois was listed as a wit
ness by police
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24
Dr.. ]. P. Thomas III

Dr. J p Thomas, prominent local
car. nose and throat specialist, is
critically III at Edythe x. Memoir
ial hospital 1T was learned this
week. He was stricken early last
Sunday morning and at latest re-
ports he hac not regained conscious
ness DR. Thomas is a member Of
the medical staff Of Edythe K Me
mortal and ParkSide hositals
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24

Believing she had piece Of glass
n her throat after drinking a bot
lie of Coca-Cola IN restaurant at
MontcaIn and Hastings street. %
year old Ena Pie OF 524 East
Adams vent IN p Giving hospital
for medicar attention. 1t was re-
ported this week
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24
CHICK WEBB
PASSES IN
BALTIMORE
Deformity Was Due To
A Serious Fall
When Young

BALTIMORE, Md.-Chick Webb,
the fastest drummer on earth and
the discoverer of the talented Ella