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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
2 Thugs Rob
Store OF $50;
Flee In Car

Early last Saturday night two
armed thugs held up the Grewe
Drug store at 1854 ST. Aubin street
and escaped with approximately
$50, police report
According 10 Fred Grewe, So and
white, owner. the men came into
the store while he was in the base
men., ordered a clerk. Elesnore
Krol, %, and white, to the rear OF
the store while they proceeded 10
get $50 from two cash registers.
Witnesses stated the men made
their get away in car by going
north on St. Aubin 10 Warren, then
running through a red light, finally
disappeared somewhere on Chene
street
A checkup by police Of the car
license failed 70 disclose to whom
the car belonged. There was no
record Of it at the license bureau.
Meanwhile. the case has been as
signed to Seventh precinct police
who are working On The Case
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
Wife Slabs Mate,
Is Now A Widow

Some mystery still surrounds the.
fatal cutting Of Arthur Butler, 80,
Of 9O6 Eliot street, last Sunday,
police records revealed.
II seems that Arthur was stabbed
during a quarrel with his wife
Molly when she is alleged TO have
assaulted him. inflicting fatal
wounds 10 his left chest, left
shoulder and the right thigh. He
died at approximately e:l0 am Of
the same day.
Police have Molly in custody and
charge her with the murder Of her
husband on last Sunday
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
Garbage Department Like
Georgia Chain Gang

Allegations were made last week
by Alexander Dean, student at the
Detroit College of Law and spokes-
man for the Sanitary Drivers and
Helpers association, that working
conditions at the Northwest station
Of the garbage department were
similar 10 those "of the old Georgia
chain gang"
Mr.. Dean stated that at this par
ticular station approximately 1870
men worked in one shift, this threw
the total crew Of 1870 at lunch al
the same time. Particularly de-
plorable," Mr.. Dean contended, lis
the lavdtory situation. There are
four Iavatories available for 1870
men llile aape 80 Ininutes 10 lunch,
II a man is one minute late getting
back to his truck he is sent home
and made 10 iosethe remainder Of
the day from work and hence half
Of his wages for that day.
1--WE are not contending that the
men should not be guided by regu-
lations, but we do think that ade-
quate preparations for comfortable
compliance with these regulations
should be made" Dean asserted.
No Negro Promotions
Averring that of the approximate
" 600 men employed in the gar
bage department, $50 are Negres,
Dean stated that that only one=third
OF the truck drivers were under
civil service and that while all en-
ployees are eligible for promotion
there has never been a promotion
in the department for Negro en-
ployee. The nearest approach 10
such was the transfer Of two men
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
CLAIM PASTOR
FINED F 0 R
INDECENCY
Fear He Will Sell Or
Assign Property Of
The Church

The efforts Of three members of
the board Of trustees Of New Bethel
Baptist church to Gust the pastor,
the Rev. Nathaniel Hawthorne
Armstrong, will be settled within
the church instead Of in court, if
the latest developments material
ize.
The trustees went TITO Circuit
cour. April II and procured a tenn
porary injunction restraining the
Rev. Mr.. Armstrong from modest
ing or threatening or in any man
ner interfering with plaintiffs or
other members of the church in
i conducting the regular services and
business meetings"
At a show cause hearing Satur-
day before Judge James -chenot,
Attorney Charles A, Roxborough,
attorney :or the Rev Mr.. Arm
strong, told the court that the ques-
ton was ecclesiastic and should be
settled within the church. The hear
ing was adjourned for a week.
In the petition for the restraining
I injunction, the trustees, in addi-
ton TO charging the minister with
usurping the function Of the dule
elected trustees" but also with i'm
moral conduct and iut0xicati0n.
IN asking the custer -of-ttfe- pas
tor, the petitioners charge that the
said defendant was acquitted Of said
/ thorne Armstrong on the ninth day
Of April, 1887, charged with gross
/ indecency in the Recorders court
for the city OF Detroit but that the
sid defendant was acquitted Of said
charge by Judge Van Zile. That
on July %, 1887, the said Nathaniel
Hawthorne Armstrong was charged
with accosting and soliciting and
was found guilty and sentenced TO
pay a fine OF $40 or serve 30 days
by the Honorable Judge Jefferies.'
The petition, filed by Attorney C.
Henri Lewis, Of the firm Of Lewis
and Rowlette, charged that on the
first Sunday in November, 1888,
and the first Sunday in December,
1888, that the said defendant, Ma
thaniel Hawthorne Armstrong. did
appear in said church in an intOxi-
Gated condition so that he was IN
able 10 perform his duties.T
The trustees charge the the min
lister has in his possession the funds
OF the church, also the records and
bylaws OF the church, and they
further contend that they fear that
he will sell or assign the property
10 someone else.
The members OF the church, ac-
cording TO the petition, have an
equity OF 5000 in the church prop
erty at 42l0 Hastings street.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
Indecency Count
Nets Conviction

Clark c. Miller, 5282 Roosevelt
avenue, and Carlos Dunguanez, 40
Temple street, were fined S25 each
by Judge John p. Scallen Of Re-
corder's court, last Tuesday morn
ing on an indecent and obscene
conduct charge.
Miller and Dunguanez were ar
rested by Patrolman Sumner Pat
terson in Belle Isle on the pre-
vious night The two defendants
denied the allegations Of the Off
Ger, but the psir1lman was so con-
vincing in his charges that the court
said he was compelled 10 believe
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29

from the rubbish department to the
position of foreman at the Riopelle
and Northwest stations, respective
ly. Dean stated that this was not
a promotion within the garbage de-
partment, but merely a transfer of
men from another department into
the garbage department.
Critical of Union
Dean accused the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor local at the plant
Of having poor leadership and
averred that its only stronghold
upon the men in the plant was sys-
tenn which it had of advancing 10
the men loans on their wages. Dean
further stated that most of the un
lon uen utNuse Of ,helr soft Jobs
arc maintaining silence in the face
of gross injustices which include
primarily: la the lack of neces-
sary sanitary facilities at the North
west plant; (b) lack Of an adequate
number Of certified employees; (c)
proper number of promotions based
on merit and the introduction of
seniority.
On several occasions cases OF
gross injustices to employees have
been cited to union officials wher
fused either 10 protest or investi-
gate according ia Mr. Dean.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
Man, Al, Was Cut;
Didn't Know Why

The serious condition OF Robert
Floyd. Al, OF 9607 Greeley, was re-
ported as better Sunday evening
He was cut about the abdomen. he
told police, by Anthony Heflin who
escaped after the alteration
According TO the story told, the
men had been drinking together
just prior to the cutting But he
could give no reason for being cut
Floyd stated.
Floyd was cut al $685. Russell
street about $40 m. last Saturday
for reasons he stated was as yet
unknown even TO him, police rec
ords revealed.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
Wife Is Held In
Cutting OF Mate

Both Sam Robertson and his wife
Ruby were admitted TO Receiving
hospital last week. Sam was treated
for a stab wound TO the upper chest
While Ruby was treated for minor
bruises
According 10 the report. Sam 30.
Of 1889 Leland, was stabbed during
a quarrel with Ruby, %, at their
home last Sunday morning The
nature Of the quarrel rs as yet IN
disclosed. Ruby is held by police and
charged with felonious assault TO
her husband with an ice pick
Detectives Of the third precinct
ere working on the case.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
GIRL. IS. DRINKS LYsoL

Family trouble was advanced as
the reason Josephine Miller, an
lS-year-old girl, tried to take her
life last week.
According to a report she drank
lysol at her home, 2lll Clinton
street when she became respondent
and morbid over some as yet un-
detailed family trouble She was
given d treatment 10 counterfeit
The paisen- al Receiving hospital
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
IDENTICAL TO
ACT DRAWN
LAST YEAR
Local Lawyer Does Not
Deny The Part
He Played

The Greater Liberia Act which
was introduced in Congress by Sem
ator Theodore Bilbo Of Mississippi
last week and which provides for
African territory for American Ne
gro colonists was drafted by Atty.
Ramon a. Martinez Of 52O7 Vine
wood street here it was learned
Tuesday.
Upon examination OF the Great
er Liberia Act" and the bill drafted
last year by Atty. Martinez they
were discovered TO be Identical in
all particulars. Atty. Martinez did
not deny that the bill introduced
by Senator Bilbo was drafted by
him last year When interviewed by
a Chronicle reporter.
The bill calls Immediately for
the purchase Of 100000 square miles
OF territory in Africa adjacent 10
the Republic Of LIBRA. The land
will be bought from Britain and
France in exchange for war debt
settlement. The land will become
American territory with a status
comparable TO Alaska
Voluntary Migration
Particular emphasis has been
placed on the fact that the bill pro-
vides for free and voluntary mi
grafton Of American Negroes who
wish to settle in Africa In his
letter 70 the Negro press Senator
Bllb0 declared that If the biif-is-
passed it would give the members
Of your race an opportunity 10 be
resettled in the richest country on
earth-where they can have a coun-
try Of their own; where they can
prove to the world that the Negro
race can make good; where every
obstacle and discrimination will be
removed; where in their fatherland
they can build great republic that
Will merit and receive the recog-
milton Of the whole world; where
every member OF the race will be
equally free"
This plan was originally an
nounced by Attorney Martinez in
May 1882 at Brewster Community
Center on'the- occasion Of the found
ing OF the Negro Nationalist society.
81 IL
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
Liquor Charge
Is Dismissed

The federal Indictment against
Washington Ellis and his wife.
Josie. ia which they were charged
with selling liquor in Mississippi
without obtaining proper govern
mcnt authority. was dismissed Mon
day by Federal Commissioner
George Read
The Indictment had been re-
turned against the couple by a
federal grand jury in Mississippi
early this year The Mississippi au-
torities sent Myles Dalton, white.
to Detroit to testify that he had
purchased liquor from the EllLses.
Dalton told the court that he
purchased the liquor from Ellis
between January ], 1885, and June
I. 1895. He said that he paid Ellis
Is cents. This was denied by both
Ellis and his Wlfe.
The dismissal Of the federal in
dicimcnt by Commissioner Read
marks another chapter in the fight
Of Mississippi authorities 10 have
Ellis and his wife returned 10 Ben
tonia. Miss, to face murder
charge for the Staying OF James
Boots Parker. allegedly stabbed
to death by Ellis, June /, 1885
Failinz TO obtain Ellis by fed
cral. fugitive felon warrant, the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
BIRTH OF A NATION" BRINGS
ZINE TO MANAGER

DENVER, Colo. - Twenty-Five
years ago when the picture, The
Birth Of a Nation was first released
it was believed by some to "engen-
der race prejudice" At that time
Denver passed an ordinance for
bidding the showing Of The picture.
last week this ordinance caused a
ihester manager VINO had revived
The Birth Of Nation" so be
fined 81 400 and sentenced 90 100
DAYS in jail after SIX showings Of
The picture.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
CO.
TO OPEN WAY
FOR NEGROES
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Marshall Sit In
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
Tip DisclOses Man
As Murderer

Earl Dos.er. IS, Of 1861 Brady,
alias William Cunningham, alias
Willie Walker will probably be re-
turned to Pennsylvania on murder
charge. police records reveal.
It seems that information given
by state police Of Greensburg, Pa"
stated Doster may be wanted for a
murder committed in Monesson,
Pa, some time ago. records further
-..--r-.-.a
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
Opera Correction

In our last edition it was err
roneously reported that George
Mathews, tenor, National Negro
Opera association, had sung the
leading male role IN the opera,
Aida given last May at the
institute Of Arts The artist who
sang that role was our local
tenor. Junius Maxwell. and not
George Mathews. Beg pardon.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29

Marches On
TIE Ne,Vs OF The World
IL Pitby Paragraphs
DISCIPLE wHAM IN CRASH

PRINCETON, N. Peace J.
wham, one of Father Dlvine's an
gels, was involved in an automo-
bile accident here Which resulted
in the death Of Princeton student.
The car OF Disciple Wham crashed
into the automobile OF a group
of nine students resulting fatally
for one OF them.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29

the case. Lucille is held as a po-
lice prisoner. /. IS vet unknown
whether charges will be pressed
against James Goss in case OF his re-
covcry at the hospital
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07
FRANK WIRTH IN
 TOWN FOR SHOW
Grotto Circus Opens Mon= day-Dancing Elephants
 Require Care

Prank Wirth, producer of the zindah Grotto charity circus, ar- rived here today to direct plans for the sixth annual engagement of this big show. Advance crews will ar- rive tomorrow and begin active preparations for the event, arrang- ing for the erection of the seats, spotting places to store animals and equipment, and engaging rooms for the performers. One of the diffi- cut tasks will be that of finding suitable quarters for Adele Nelson's dancing elephants, which require special consideration.
 Manager Wirth has engaged 25 sensational arena features; some of them features in their own right in other shows and those who at tend the circus are assured of solid entertainment. The bill includes the customary circus acts, ponies. dogs, clowns, aerialists, acrobats, comedy, drama and music. Three rings will be set up and the ring master will be kept busy every min ute as the program moves swiftly through the routine from beginning to end. There will be the custom ary side show, sawdust and circus atmosphere; in fact, all the com forts and glamor of a road show, minus the dust and mud.
 General Manager Thom Corby has arranged with the Zindah Grot- to committees with the Zindah Grot- performance. Some will act as ushers, others will direct the crowds, sell tickets and do the many things necessary to take care of big crows. Every afternoon there will be 8 matinee at 3:45 for school children and special corp of Grotto mem- bers will be on hand to watch for the safety and comfort of the little tots. Some men make a special ef- fort to be on hand for the matinees because they get big kick out of the enthusiasm and happiness dis played by the youngsters.
 Circus headquarters on Grand street. opposite the postoffice is a busy beehive these days as commit tees report to handle their specific tasks. Reserved seat ticket reServa- tions are being made rapidly and the usual reminder is passed along that the early birds get the best seats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07

particular high-card strength.
 Needless to say, both Louis and were optimistic in our bidding. In the play South held the first trick, then shifted to a diamond. North drew trumps, and we made two tricks at a contract for ten! Louis reproached neither me nor himself in discussing the hand, nor would he consider changing our methods of bidding because of this one dis aSter.
 He was a gallant gentleman, a great bridge player, and ano an author whose style was envied by others who wrote on the game. With countless others, I treasure his memory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07

Contract Bridge
ELTON CONTRACT CLUB

Top scorers in yesterday after noon's session of the Elton Contract Club conducted by Mrs. William Sherman Smith were North and South: Mrs. H. J. Stettbacher and Mrs. John A. Wright, 1341s; Mrs. R. D. Schroeder and Mrs. Robert Stro- hacker, 134; Mrs. Leon Lovejoy and Mrs. c. w. Swentor, 132; and East and West Mrs. Thomas Collins and Mrs. Raymond Pidge, 128; Mrs. w. J. Dunphy and Mrs. Carl Heebner, 122; Mrs. F. A. Jackel and Mrs. F. N. Hess, 121.
 The standing todate includes: Lovejoy-Swentor, 647; Strohacker Schroder, 628; Wright-Stettbacher 616Aa and East and West Pidge- Collins 625h; Dunphy- -Secor, SPA; and Hess Jackie, 588.
 In last evenings session top SCOT CTS were: Miss Madeline Marshall and Mrs. Ruth Hurlbut, 583; Mrs. Thomas Collins and W. s. Smith, 555.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07

Miss Gloria Lorenz, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Martin Lorenz of the First Lutheran church, this city, appears above as @ member of the Wagner College (Staten Island, N. Y. O a cap- bella choir which makes 1t radio debut of the 1899 season over WQXR Saturday (March ID at 9:30 p. m. The choir consists of 55 students under the direction of Silas H. Engum, head of the Wag- ner music department. The rep ertoire of the choir is made up of carefully selected religious a cap- bella music from the pen of com- posers such as Bach, Praetorius, Kranz, Shvedof and Christiansen. Miss Lorenz sings with the choir for the third successive season. The group will tour upper New York state, Long Island, and New
 Jersey this season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07
Personal

John Largay of Hillside avenue sailed recently on the Statendam for three weeks South American cruise.
 Mrs. Andrew D. Dawson of Willow street has returned from Philadel- phia where she attended the funeral of her brother, Richard Bradley, a former resident of this city.
 Mrs. Michael F. Bowler of Pros pect street is spending several days with friends in Philadelphia where she formerly made her home.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Watson of Highland avenue are spending few days in New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07

MT. and Mrs. Myron Benson of Lilac avenue were guests of honor at party given at their home re- gently, the occasion being their fif- teenth wedding anniversary. Open house was held for relatives, friends and neighbors. Entertainment was enjoyed during the day. The couple were presented with many beautiful gifts.
 Those present were: MT. and Mrs. William McCarragher, MT. and Mrs. John E. Dilebero, MT and Mrs. Phillip Fisherman, MT. and Mrs. James Farren, MT. and Mrs. Her man Schaeffer, MT. and Mrs. John Schaeffer, Annette Pace, George Maher, Robert Downey, William Munson, Joseph Farren, John Grif- fin, William Petruzzi and Mrs. Earl Hall
 Final plans have been made for a food sale to be held on Saturday at Howland-Hughes by the Canadian Legion Auxiliary. Friends wishing to donate articles of food may call Mrs. Viola Spencer, chairman of Mrs Nellie Sprano, president.
 Miss Olive Pierce of Hamilton avenue has returned after spending the weekend in Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07
Contract Bridge
 By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary os the AmeIicaD Bridge lIeague
They Bid Four and Took Two Tricks to Make This Bridge WY Hand Famous

Today is the third anniversary of the death of my friend, Louis H. Watson, who, although a young man, had gained a high place III the world of bridge. both as a writer and player. His book on the "Play of the Cards" is still regarded as a masterpiece.
 He was often my partner, and, needless to say, my favorite one. His bidding and play were sources of keen delight to those privileged to play with him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

High scores in yesterdays session of the Cornell Contract Club con- ducted by Mrs. John c. Moriarty were: North and South; Miss Ra- chel Hengeveld and Mrs. Alram Hengeveld, 961s; Mrs. William Mey- CTS and Mrs. William Cleary, 94h and East and West: Mrs. James Abercrombie and Miss Anna Con- nors, 1013z; and Mrs. John Me- Manus and Mrs. Edgar Adams, 961s The standing to date is as fol- lows: McManus-Adams 473; Byars- Walsh, 465; Meyers Cleary, ASA and and Hengeveld- -Hengeveld, 5581z.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07

When cobra slipped over the
 threshold of saloon in Dundee, South Africa, many customers thought they had had to much, and the bartender had to kill the reptile intruder to allay their fears.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-07

Kate Smith will appear as guest on Gabriel Heaters We, the People" to welcome the first two refugee children brought to this country under the auspices of the -Sectarian Committee for German Refugee Children tonight at 800 EST, over the WABC- Columbia network. Cardinal Mum delein is chairman of the commit tee.
 The children, who have just ar- rived in this country will appear in person to express their aims and hope for 8 new life in Amer ica. Kate Smith, who has long been noted for her concern Tor the underprivileged, will welcome the children as a symbol of Amer icaniSm.