davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1939-05-04

Kleenex Tissues 2pkgs Csc
G. E. Bulbs Is, ,30,60w ea 10c
Mazda Bulbs up to 100w ca 15c
Oakite 2pkgs 19c
Drano or Sanifiush can 1Sc
Evening star., 1939-05-04
Voice Sent by Mail

"Fonopost," by which voice re-
cording may be sent by mail, is to
be launched in Argentina, accord
ing to an announcement in Buenos
Aires. The post Office department
will install booths where the sender
may have his voice recorded on an
unbreakable record. About 200
words can be included, and the disc
can be played on any phonograph
The record is mailed in a special
envelope. the total charge being %
cents for any destination in Argen-
tina. Later senders will be able to
record from their homes by tele-
phone.
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17
WORKERS, CONGRESS SCORES
BIAS; TORY ATTACKS
ON WPA .

Washington, June, (Robert Robin
son for CNA)-Racial discrimination
on many relief projects, particularly in
the South, and the attacks of tories on
the cultural projects Of the WPA were
denounced by Negro and white speak
ers at the national Right-to-Work Con-
gress held here under the sponsorship
of the Workers Alliance of America
The Congress opened with 1900 Ne
gro and white delegates from thirty
eight states, with hundreds of other
delegates reported still on their way
to Washington. Most of the delegates
were WPA workers, or people on re-
lief, but there were also many from
labor, community, fraternal and other
organizations. Speakers included Mrs.
Eleanor Roosevelt; wife of the Presi-
dent, Congressmer, Federal, State and
municipal officials.
Although the Negro jobless are pro-
portionately two and three times as
large in number as the white jobless,
Negroes are far below this proportion
on the WPA rolls and relief lists,
John P. Davis, executive secretary OF
the National Negro Congress, told
the conference. He denounced racial
discrimination in relief as economically
unsound.
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17
Mrs Agnes Lutz Supt. Of House CorectonFor Women
q YOUTHS FRAMED, CHICAGO
LABOR SAYS

Chicago, June, (CNA)-Chicago's
"Scottsboro Boys"-John and Clar-
ence Collins-found new champions
this week in Negro trade union lead
ers who took steps to organize a de-
Tense committee for their liberation on
charges of murder.
In letter to all Negro trade union
leaders in the city, Ishmae1 P. Flory
secretary treasurer of the AFL Joint
Council of Dining Car Employees, call
ed conference to plan the boys de.
fense.
The two schoolbeys have been con-
fined for two months in the Carroll
County Jail on charge of having
killed Civilian Conservation Corps
Comnandant Paul E. Lancaster, white
last March 81. They will be tried ii
Mt Carroll, III.
John who is II, and Clarence, who
is IA, were students in Marshall Higl
School here until seized by posse
looking for the killers. They are be
ing represented by Attorney Ira Silbal
Of the International Labor Defense.
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17
Jury Convicts Youth On
Girl Attack Story

Leon Vaughn, %, of 522 Fremont
Ave North, was found guilty Of at
tempted cafnal knowledge Wednesday
night by a jury which deliberated SIX
and half hours. Vaughn was tried as
one of four young Negroes accused by
two white girls, 13 and IA, of partici-
pating with them in an all-night party
in an apartment Sentence, in which
the maximum penalty would be three
and half years, was deferred by
Judge Lars 0. Rue. A second de-
fendent, Cozelle Breedlov, l8, of 120t
9th Ave. North, has pleaded guilty ant
is awaiting sentence Vaughn, since
married, insisted he did not have rela
tons with either of the girls.
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17
Ninty Days Settles
Horse Argument

The Bucket of Blood" again
sprang into the limelight, when John
Shepard, and Matt Lewis, expressed
their favoritism for horses and mules.
One of the gentlemen was a lover oi
horses, but the other knew the sterling
qualities of "hardtails."
Now in the south, when man loves
mules, he loves them with all his heart
and loyalty to prancing steeds is uni
versal.
When the vocabularies of the de-
baters ran low, and the beer in the
Bucket Of Blood ran high, the argu,
ment was far from being settled.
Sheppard knew a way to end the
argument quickley,. SO he preceded
to draw his knife and cut Lewis Z
whaling slach across the jaw.
After the two had furnished
comedy skit in the court room, Shep
pard was given ninety day sentence
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17
URBAN LEAGUE SEEKS OP-
PORTUNITIES FOR NEGROES
IN PRINTING TRADES

According to recent announcement
made by the Minnesota Resource
Commission, printing is the fourth
largest industry in Minnesota and with
rescept to the city of Minneapolis ranks
second to the needle trades. These
fact have a tendency to emphasize the
importance Of the work being done by
the Minneapolis Urban League to open
avenues of employment for Negro
youth in the printing industry.
Such an undertaking as this time ne
cessitatets paving the way for young
people to secure the necessary train
ing together with working our neces-
sary relationships with organized labor
and the employers. This three point
program is being handled jointly by
the Educational and Industrial Com,
mittees of the Minneapolis Urban
League. Communications have been re,
ceived from employers expressing q
favorable attitude toward the employ.
ment of qualified Negro printers anc
conferences have been held with rep
resentatives of the Printing Trades
Council which is composed of dele
gates from various unions in the print
ing trades. Statement regarding the
attitude of these unions will be forth
coming in the next few weeks.
Charles w. Washington, Executive
Secretary of the Urban League, states
that any young man or woman in
terested in any phase of the printing
trade should register at one of the vo
cationa1 schools this fall because the
possibility of their securing employ.
ment in Minneapolis appears to be
very good
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17
NEGRO WAGES ON RAILS LESS
THAN HALF OF EARNINGS OF
WHITES

Washington, June, (CNA)-Negro
employees on the nations railroads
earned less than half of the average
amount earned by white employees in
1887, according to figures just made by
the Railroad Retirement Board.
The average annual wage of white
employees was $l,290 and of Negro
employees only $50; in that year. The
Board figures are based on pay up to
$500 month received by all persons
who for employers covered by the
Railroad Retirement Act, regardless
of the amount of their employment.
The average annual pay of railroad
employees in 1887, regardless of color
or race, was $l,11665 (revised aver
age). Negro workers constituted
about 10 per cent of the total number
covered.
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17
l. L. MOORE REELECTED TO
LEGION EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE

Ike Moore, we'll known for Amerian
Legion, and civic activities, was re-
elected member of the 5th District
executive committee at the District
Convention held, Thursday at Spring
Park, MINI. Moore pofled one of the
largest votes, cast for committeeman
in 6ns. of the hottest eight cornered
fights for the six offices, ever seen in
this district.
Nominated by Jack Poster, Past
Commander of Baker Post, Moore's
rame was submitted on his previous
record as Committeeman. His re-elec-
ton to position also breaks an old
precedent in that no member of the
executive committee is ever reelected.
Baker Post will elect a new set of Of
ficers at its meeting the 2Sth of June.
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17
G. JAMES FLEMING
Praised by President


Editor-in-chief of. the Kappa Journ-
al, official organ of the. Kappa Alpha
Psi Fraternity, who received letter
of congratulation from President
Franklin D. Roosevelt on the recent
25th anniversary of the Journal. Mr..
Fleming, one of the best. trained
working journalists" in the race, is
pictured above "in action" He took a
degree in journalism from the Uni
versity of Wisconsin, where he alsc
established record as an orator. He
was trained at Hampton Institute be-
fore going West. Mr.. Fleming now
lives in Philadelphia, Pa, where he has
headquarters at 1904 Catherine St.
calvin Service).
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17
Has Guard To
Slug Woman Inmate
With Black Jack

Melvina Potter, who was serving a
ninety day sentence in the Women's
House of Correction, became involved
in an argument with Mrs. Lutz, Super
intendent.
Miss Potter is type that is. not
easily intinidated, even when afoul OF
the law
When as a result of the argument,
her time off for good behavior was
taken from her, she did the thing
characteristic of fighter, she tried
to show that she wasn't hurt by losing
precious privilege.
She walked away from the Super
intendent's desk, smiling and singing
Evidently, in the book of discipline
it is a high crime for prisoner not
to show remorse, for according to
statements both by herself and Mrs
Lutz, she was called back and further
reprimanded.
A new argument started, and ohe
was ordered to solitary confinement
Whether she refused to go in p o.
per manner, or whether she refused
to go at all, was not made clear to ar
investigating committee.
1t was brought out, however, thai
there was fight, in which two Ma
irons and the Superintendent attempt
ed to force Miss Potter to her cell.
Failing in this, male guard, whc
happened to be over from the men,
workhouse was called in, given +;
blackjack by Mrs. Lutz, and ordered
to whip Miss Potter into submission.
She was struck several times, be
fore she finally entered her cell.
A riot call had been sent in to the
north side station, and police took hel
into court, where she was tried befor,
/ Judge Anderson, and given and ad
ditional ninety day sentence.
1t was disclosed that she has since
spent thirty-four consecutive days il
solitary confinement, probably tn
longest period ever served consecu
lively by any prisoner in the house o
correction.
A Committee composed of member
of the staff of the Twin City Herald
was requested to make an investiga
ton Of the house of correction general
ly, and this case in particular.
1t was found that the utmost santa
ton prevails, but that race discrimina
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17
MILWAUKEE BARS NEGRO
TEACHERS

Milwaukee, Wis, June, (CNA)-
Charges that Negro teachers were not
being given chance to get jobs in the
Milwaukee school system were made
this week before the school board ap-
pointment committee.
The charges were made by William
", Kelley executive secretary, Mil
waukee Urban League; Dr.. Prather
j. Gilmer, a physician; Mrs, Josephine
Prassor, George E. Teter, head of the
English Department, Milwaukee State
Teachers College; and Mrs. Alma Al
lison, sociology teacher at the college.
Kelly and DR.. Gilmor urged appoint
ment Of qualified Negro teacher
throughout the school system.
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17
Crashes Car Two
In Hopital

Richard Dobson, son of Doctor Dob
son of Souix City, Iowa, and recent
graduate from the University of MINI,
is held for crashing through stop
sign at Thirty-sixth and Fourth Ave
early Thursday morning, and serious
ly injuring two occupants Of chev-
rolet coach.
Alledgedly driving about sixty-fivc
miles an hour, Dobson struck car
which was travelling east on Thirty
sixth street, knocked it upon the boule-
card, where it struck a tree
The car was complete wreck.
The occupants of the wrecked car,
Mr.. and Mrs w. M. Dreseen, were
critically injured
Dobson was driving his mothers
1888 LaSalle, in company with August
Piper, 825 AIdrich Ave- North.
Piper suffered minor injuries in the
accident.
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17

ton is practiced in one of the most un-
usual forms that has come to our at
tention
In the dining rooms colored prison
ers are not permitted to eat at the
same tables with the whites, but that
in some instances, whites are forced to
eat with the co1ored.
Investigation revealed that any white
woman, who was sent to the house of
correction was Immediately asked
whether or not she had had any con-
tact with colored people.
If she admitted she had, she was
forced to eat with colored prisoners
as stigmatizing mark, regardless of the
crime for which she was incarcerated
Whether this is a studied effort on
the part of the Superintendent of the
workhouse to subtly spread the pro-
paganda of race hate where it will do
, the most good, or the most harm-the
underworld, is not known.
Colored prisoners resent the pro-
cedure, as it makes them appear lust
little on the animal side, when they
are in no way responsible for the do
ings Of their white sisters.
1t was found that the incident of
| Melvina Potter was caused more bv
matrons physically unfit to perform
their duties, than either the tempers
| OF the prisoner or the Superintendent,
and neither show earmarks of the es-
sence of patience.
The two matrons with whom we
| came in contact, were beginning to
show signs of age, and are neither of
the husky type which one assumes is
necessary to handle incorrigible prison
ers.
The Twin City Herald expects to
request Judge Anderson to reopen the
Potter case, as it is felt that certain
injustice has been done, inasmuch as
Miss Potter went into court, was
found guilty, without any witnesses
for the defense being present and
Miss Potter being in no position to
speak in her own behalf.
Statements given us prior to the in
vestigation, claiming that colored wo-
men were forced to bathe immediately
after white venerea1 prisoners had
taken their baths, were denied by Mrs.
Lutz, Superintendent
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17
FRED POLLARD, IR. AND H,
JOHNSON, JR. GRADUATE

Frederick Pollard, Jr., Chicago, and
Horace Johnson, Jr., Cheyenne, Wyo.,
were two of the 244 students who re-
ceived their degrees at the fiftieth an
nual University of North Dakota
spring commencement Wednesday,
June 7. Crown Prince Olav of Nor
way was the commencement speaker
and was awarded an honorary doctor
of laws degree.
Receiving his bachelors degree from
the school of education, Pollard
majored in physical education and
minored in languages.
Johnson was awarded bachelor oI
philosophy degree from the college oi
science and arts. He majored in
American history, and minored in edu,
cation, social sciences and physical ed,
uation.
Prominent on the North Dakota
campus, the two men have been recog.
nized as outstanding athletes. Pollard
a football star and hurdler, was 9
member of the American track team
which competed in the 1886 Olympic:
at Berlin.
Johnson in 1888 was voted the out
standing athlete in the North Centra
conference. Both rank high in scholar
hip, and Pollard is one of the min,
seniors elected to Who's Who on th'
North Dakota Campus.
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17
{ HICAGO TO HAVE
COMMUNITY WEEK

Chicago, June, (CNA)-The busi-
ness men of 47th Street, at a recent
meeting, formulated plans for a Com
munity week jubilee to be observed
June II to a.
A. Lincoln Wisler, chairman of the
Interracial Goodwill committee of the
Urban League and chairman of the
Community Week, made an urgent
plea for greater solidarity Of forces
ON the South Side.
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17
F L A S H (! Z!

Chicago, (c)-James M. Burr, form
erly publisher of the Houston Sentine'
and a graduate of Leland College
Baker, La, has been appointed to the
editorial staff of the Chicago Evening
American. Mr.. Burr was also at one
time associated with c. F. Richardson
Houston, Texas, editor.
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17
$4,000 PETITION FOR
LYNCH BILL

, New York, June 16-Averaging five
thousand week, signatures to peti-
tions calling for passage of the Gava-
gan federal anti-lynching bill reached
the $4,000 mark, officials of the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People reported Fri
day.
The association is seeking 100000
of these signatures. The time limit has
been extended indefinitely, it was said,
in order to permit a full cross-section
of the entire country to express sup
port of the bill.
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17
Mayor Thanks
Voters

Mayor Leach wishes to convey his
thanks to his many co1ored friends who
stood by him in his recent campaign.
The Mayor, who has broken all re-
cords in Minneapolis for reelection,
was somewhat taken aback by the
vigorous, but apparently Intellectual
campaign waged against him among
Negroes.
He expressed his surprise during the
course of casual conversation with
members of the Staff of the Twin City
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17

New York, June, (CNA)-Plans for
the distribution by mail of low priced
books and pamphlets on Negro his
tory and culture were announced this
week by Clarence Mccoy, 22S West
14lst Street, this city. The works
handled by Mr.. Mccoy include the
bronze series and books on the Negro
issued by International Publishers.
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17

Herald. The surprise was justifiable
as Mr.. Leach set a precedent for
Mayors Throughout the country, dur
ing the famous XXX controversy as
far back as 1923.
His attitude on lawless activities
against minority groups, on severa
occasions, as contrasted with other ad
nliniStrations, had left him in an en-
viable position.
The General left for Camp Ripley
Immediately after election.
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17
GARDEN PARTY

A garden Party will be given for
Queen Esther Temple No. g., S:M.T.,
on Thursday afternoon and evening,
July p, 1889, at the residence of Mrs.
Chas. NJ. Force, 1928 Minnehafa Ave,
Minneapolis. Prize for the most pop
ular dress and hat Public invited.
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17
NEW YORK TO GET NEW u. S
LOW RENT PROJECT

New York, June, (CNA)-A new
low-rent housing project in South
Jamaica, one of the worst slum areas
in the city where Negro families arc
forced to live in overcrowded, un-
sanitary tenements, will be erected
shortly, it was announced this week
by the New York City Housing Au-
thority.
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17

News has been received of the death
Of Mrs. Viola Harris-Lacy formerly
of Minneapolis. After lingering ill
ness since February, she died at her
home in Mt Pleasant, Iowa, June
l4th Mrs. Lacy is cousin of Eli
H. Paul, 400 F. 39th Street
Twin-City herald., 1939-06-17

Melvina Potter, who was serving a
ninety day sentence in the Women's
House of Correction, became involved
in an argument with Mrs. Lutz, Super
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-07-04
BY ROBERT HENRY,
star STAT Correspondent.

CULPEPER, Va, July 4.-Fire-
works in keeping with the date we're
expected to pop off here today as the
second and final day of the 36th an
nual Culpeper horse show brings to-
gether Margaret Cotter's Washing
ton owned Rocksie and several stel-
lar Virginia horses in the featured
triple-bar class. While only one of
those entered for the event was able
to win a blue yesterday, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. Haggin Perry Gay Cockade
in the touch and out, each is IN top
form and keen battle is expected.
Besides Rocksie and Gay Cockade.
w. B. Bogerts Hobo, u S. Randle's
Solong and Mr.. and Mrs. Perry's
Santa Claus figure to put up a stout
fight before the blue ribbon is pinned
in the class that usually offers show
crowds the tops in thrills.
Staged Jumping Duel.
Last year Rocksie and Gay Cock
ade put one one of the best duels
ever seen in Virginia show ring
when they jumped off six times
before the Virginia horse was able
to score a narrow victory
Both have been going well this
season, and Rocksie beat several ma
tional champions in the triple bar
class at the Atlantic City show in
May. Hobo, which finished fourth in
the touch and out yesterday. has
done extremely we'll in Old Dominion
shows this year and is said to have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-07-04
Net Win Over Hunt
Sends Suffer 10
Nassau Final
District Star Defeated
By Fine Game at Net
Southerner Played
BY the Associated Press.

DS inc HsSOCIdleu tTeSS.
GLEN COVE. N. Y, July A.
Wayne Sabin of Portland. Greg,
who is beginning his grass court
tennis campaign with an eye cooked
toward place on the United States
Davis Cup team, and Ernie Suffer
OF New Orleans meet today in the
final match of the Nassau Country
Club invitation tennis tournament.
The winners name will be in
scribed on the Nassau Challenge
Bowl, oldest American tennis trophy,
with the exception of the Davis
Cup, that still is in competition.
Bowl Put Up i'm 1913.
The bowl was put up in 1913 and
has been won by National Cham
pions Bill Tilden, r. N. Williams, I'd;
William j. Ciothier, r. Lindley Muir
ray, John Doeg and other equally
famous players. But it never came
closer to being retired than yes
terday, when Gilbert Hunt of Wash
ington, D. c., winner in 1887 and
1888, was eliminated by Suffer.
Although he trailed in each of
the first two sets, Suffer discovered
that Hunt, gifted volleyer, couldn't
win on his net play so long as he
couldn't reach the net.
Suffers Net Game Tells.
Returning Hunts service with re-
markable skill, Suffer caught him
time after time in midcourt with
drives down the line or shots right
at his feet which he couldn't return
and won out. "a 81, 64.
Sabln also had some difficulty
with Frank Bowden of New York,
but his superior all-around game
finally told to the tune of Ga, 6-3.
81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-07-04
D. T.. Woman Second
In Small Bore Title
Shoot al Richie
Spe cial DiSratch to The Star.


CAMP RITCHIE, Md, July A.
T. T. Chralton of Hancock, Md,
today possesses the Eastern small
bore rifle championship, but it was
only after thrilling duel with Mrs.
L. L. McDonie of Washington that
he carried off the honors during
yesterdays firing.
BY the smallest possible margin
did Mrs McDonie bow, losing by
single point as Chralton posted d
total of 5S6x60O to her 585. Mrs.
McDonie, in turn, was a point ahead
of Sam Moore of Orange, N. j.
Chralton was off to flying start
in the so and 100 yard tests. carving
out scores of 199x200 in each event,
but at the difficult 200-yard range
he faltered and dropped to 1873.
Mrs. McDonie displayed a steady
aim and keen eye and consistently
logged the leader, but fell short of
the mark.
Walter Walsh, diminutive Bureau
of Investigation agent who domi-
mated the 4-day trials, broke the
national Camp Perry 22-caliber
course record with 298x3O0, two
points better than the old mark.
Paul Goulden, United States Coast
Guard and also of Washington, had
296x300 for second place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-07-04
Nelson, Picard Share
Warden Memorial
Golf Honors
BY the Associated Press.

BOSTON, July 4-Byron Mel
son, United States Open champion,
and Henry Picard of Hershey. Pa.
the leading money winner among
professional golfers. are tied today
IN the race for the Harry Vardon
Memorial Trophy at the half way
point in the race for that annual
award to the pro golfer with the
best record in P. G. A. tournaments.
Fred J. Corcoran, Professional
Golf Association tourney manager,
said Picard's recent victory in the
Anthracite Open at Scranton, Pa,
gave him 293 points to pull into the
lead with Nelson. Sam Snead of
White Sulphur Springs, w. Va, was
second with 268 points.
Other leaders. Corcoran said. were
Dick Metz of Chicago, 1856; Ralph
Guldahl, Madison, N. j.. 1874; Ben
Hogan, White Plains. N. Y. 1866;
Paul Runyan, White, Plains, N. Y,
147; Horton Smith, Oak Park. ILL.,
146, and Craig Wood, Winged Foot,
New York, 145