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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18
MRS. WILH|TE
is INDICATED
BY OPERATIVES
Forgery Charge Had No
Foundation, Report
OF Investigators

The Federal Bureau of InYestiga-
ton completely squashed the case
against Mrs. Ruth Logan White,
%, of 6lOO Beechwood avenue, who
was charged with forging a S48
welfare check last Wednesday. Both
Mrs. White and her husband who
are Investigators for the welfare
department were reinstated by the
Superintendent Of Welfare, after
having been suspended since Janu-
airy rs.
Federal authorities checked the
handwriting and declared that Mrs.
White did not endorse her clients
welfare check 1t APPEARS that one
Of Mrs. whites welfare clients
failed to receive her check in he
mail and the matter was investi-
gated by the Field Observation Bu-
reau which was established by
Mayor Reading for catching welfare
chislers, The investigators found
that the check had been cashed at
a grocery store and the name of TIE
client was forged
In the course Of the investigation
Mrs. White was charged with hav-
ing committed the forgery and she
and her husband, Haywood White,
were promptly dismissed from the
welfare department Mrs, White
Rw-See FRAUD, Page 2
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18
ATTY. MARTINEZ QUITS NEGRO
OPERA; RAPS ITS POLICIES

Attorney Ramon Martinez, assist
ant director and member OF the
Board Of the Detroit Negro Opera
company, announced his resignation
from opera organization at a meet
ing Tuesday evening.
Attorney Martinez told reporters
that he resigned in protest over the
methods and policies OF the board
but he would not reveal specific
reasons for his resignation for fear
that it would iniure the chances
for success Of the opera Carmen"
which is in rehearsal now and is ex-
pected TO be produced in May.
Last year the Detroit Negro Opera
company produced the opera Aida"
under the direction Of tSewart F.
Piggins The opera excited city
wide interest among both groups
and was played before large audi
ences at the Art Institute, The
company expects TO give two operas
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18
FRAUD CHARGES DROPPED By G.MEN
Real Estate
BoomShoun
By Report

One hundred and fifty thousand
dollars worth OF real estate was
sold to colored citizens of Detroit
during the month Of February by a
group Of fifteen realtors, all mem
bers of the Detroit Real Estate
Brokers' Association It was report
ed Thursday night at the regular
meeting OF the organization.
The unprecedented turnover of
real estate in one month recalled the
boom days that preceded the de-
preston and indicated substantial
recovery among the colored citizen
ry. This figure does not include
properties sold TO Negroes through
white agencies.
Several apartment buildings and
a number of palatial homes were
among the deals completed in Feb
ruary. The purchase of fifteen
apartment building by DR.. Leach of
Flint for $4,000 represented one OF
the largest single deals.
The officers Of the Detroit Real
Estate Brokers Association include
c. W. White. president; George Isa-
bell. vice president; Mildred Bean,
secretary; Carlton Gaines. treas
-ttrer
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18

Lightning struck a second time
this week in the political camp of
the Democrats of Michigan when
Senator Charles C. Digs in a fiery
press release scored Judge Patrick
H. O'Brien, the Democratic pro-
bate Judge of Wayne county Ac--
cusing Judge O'Brien Of ignoring
Negroes in the appointments which
he has made as probate judge, the
senator warned the judge that this
attitude on his part will not be
tolerated.
The following press release was
forwarded to the Offices Of the Mich
igan Chronicle;
Judge Patrick H. O'Brien, Demo-
cratic probate judge of Wayne
county, elected in last falls cleo
ton has ignored Negroes in four
teen or more appointments he has
made since taking Office.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18
Groups Oppose
Police Brutality

Dr. ]. J. McClendon, president of
the Detroit N A. A. c. P. an
nounced that all organizations will
be called in conference against
police bretality-gTfttffir a month";
Records show that two Negroes
were killed within the past three
months without cause. Oscar CUNT
Of 1873 Beaubien street, was shot
three consecutive times by Patrol
man George -Eemaster. Jesse James
was also fatally shot on December
30 by a Davision avenue policeman.
The committee which is formed
" North Detroit families, believes
that these officers should be brough.
to justice.
All organizations and clubs Of
North Detroit are urged to send
representative to our next meeting,
which is to be held at Crosby Hoag-
lands funeral home, 240l Grant.
corner Of Goddard, Friday, March
II, at 700 p. m.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18
Ky. Governor Champions
Ban On Colored Students

FRANKFORT, KY, March
17-Gov. A. B. Chandler de-
clared this week at a confer
ence with white and Race
educators that Kentucky col
leges cannot admit Negroes" who
seek courses not available to them
in the state Negro" schools.
/Tne Kentucky constitution. ac-
cording to the governor, prohibits
members Of the Race from attending
white schools
IF you insist on going 10 the
University OF Kentucky now you
are making a mistake, because there
are. barriers which we did not
make and for which we are uot re-
sponsible. to prevent you iron go.
InE to the university Governor
Chandler asserted.
81 see no immediate prospects.
he added. for completely euualiz
ing opportunities for higher educa
ton at the -resent time"
Lane Challenge Governor
David Lane dean NJ The Loui'vil1c
municipal school, Negro division Of
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18
Politician, Church Woman, War Vet
natal Triangle OF Cleveland Staying

had openly accused the politician of
having alienated Mrs. Wicker's af-
tections. The slayers only explana-
ton 10 police for the shooting, was
that he has been suffering from
stomach ailments"
In describing incidents leading up
to the assault, witnesses said Mrs.
Wicker had on the day Of the shoot
ing. sent some food TO Williams
room explaining that it was her
birthday and she was having some
friends over 10 celebrate the occa-
sion.
Upon learning that Kelly was one
Of those invited. Williams is said
TO have become angered and to
nave gone to the Wicker dress shoe
where he encountered bis alleged
rival.
The victim Is survived by
widow, Mrs Nellie Kelly, from
whom he was divorced, and two
children.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18

up to the Staying was furnished
after Mrs. Wicker had been ques.
toned by police. Although denying
that jealousy over her affections
mad led to an alteration between
the men, Mrs Wicker admitted,
however, that Williams had sho'
Kelly upon finding the latter alone
With her.
The Jealousy angle was borne out
when acquaintances Of Williams re-
called that the man had suddenly
moved from Mrs. Wickers home a
short while ago. after living there
as a roomer for several years dur
,rg which ume Mrs. Wicker saio
she nursed him through an illness
Williams change Of abode. II was
pointed out, followed closely upon
development Of friendship between
Mrs. Wicker and Kelly.
Has No Abb
It was further said that Williams
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18

CLEVELAND, March IL
Church and political circles of
the city were thrown in an
uproar Sunday when Noah
Kelly, 40, prominent local
politician, was shot and fatally
wounded in the dress shop Of Mrs.
Amanda Wicker, well known socie-
~ matron and church worker.
Kelly's assailant. James Williams,
war veteran. was taken into Gus
todS as he left the scene OF the
shooting.
Wounded in the abdomen and
chest, Kelly. Republican committee
man for the city Sixteenth ward.
died shortly after his arrival al
Lakeside hospital despite two blood
rransfusions given by his daughter
Clara, a student at Ohio State uni
versity.
First insight into causes leading
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18
2 Get 1925;
Make Escape
From Police

According TO police records, two
unidentified thugs held up the Duco
Coal company, at 1922 St, Aubin
street, last Saturday evening and
escaped with S325. Some checks
were taken in the loot.
lnette Cochran, white, 80, Of 4430
Beniteau, the coal yard manager,
stated to police that the two thugs
made him hand over more than $500
at the point Of a blue steel gun
held by one OF the bold thugs,
Both made good their escape by
running north on St Aubin street
and crossing the railroad tracks
nearby. Police are working on
Cochran's description OF the ban
dts who are still at large as this
goes to press.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18
Thug RObs, Then
Attacks Woman

Carrie Bourge, 80, OF 754 McDoug-
all, stated to police that she was
walking in front of 1864 East Ii
fayette street, last Saturday eve
ming when she was approached from
behind by lone, and as yet uniden-
tilted thug who demanded that she
hand over her- purse as he threat
ened her with a knife.
According 10 the report, she gave
him her purse from which he took
IS and handed it back to her. Then
gave her another command to walk
ahead of him into the rear Of the
house. She stated that after obey
ing his command, he criminally as
ssulted her.
He then escaped on foot.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18
SENATOR BfGGGSS RAP S JUDGE
FOR SLUR TO RACE VOTERS

This un-democratic attitude on
the part Of Democratic officials will
not be tolerated as long as am a
member OF the party. The Repub-
licans learned their lesson in this
respect, and are now doing all they
can to regain their loss Of the val
liable Negro vote.
u wish to take this method to
publicly warn Judge O'Brien and
other Democratic officials that they
are beginning to make the same
mistakes as their Republican
friends --
Judge O'Brien still has time to
do his obvious duty in this matter
and save the faces Of US who carry
the brunt Of the burden among Ne
groes for the Democratic party"
(Signed) Charles c. Digs,
State Senator
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18
Woman Unconscious,
Rushed To Hospital

Frances Sweet, %, Of 58t5 Brush,
apartment 4l6, was rushed to Re-
ceiving hospital from her home in
an ambulance. She was reported
unconscious on admittance to the
hospital. She suffered from a pos
sible fractured SKULL reports re-
vealed, last Friday.
While police were at the hospital,
n nurse received a call from Willie
Payne Of the Brush street address
who then told the police officer
that Frances Sweet had had severe
head pains and a stiffness of the
throat for some few hours, and had
suddenly collapsed in her home.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18
DEPENDENCY
ASCAUSE
OF HIS SUICIDE
Lye Thrown By Wife
Had Blinded Him;
She Is Held
By LARRY CHIsM

Forty-four year old Emmett Car
ter, OF 1892 Hastings street, a blind
patient, leaped to his death from a
second floor ward at Receiving
hospital at approximately $50
Tuesday afternoon, hospital authori-
ties revealed. Dependency over his
blindness was believed TO be the
motive for the suicide.
Franklin Alexander Of 1917 Rivard
street, witness to Carter's death
leap, stated that the patient care
fully balanced himself on second
story window ledge, looked below
for a second, then plunged head
foremost to the sidewalk below.
Death was instant. Carter was dead,
his head crushed, almost beyond
recognition, when reached by hos
pital attaches.
HospItalized March II
Emmett Carter was rushed to Re
ceiving hospital on March IL from
his home suffering from second de-
gree burns about the face, right arm,
chest, back and blind in both eyes,
according to Police Officer Lieu
tenant Branton of the homicide
squad
Emmett stated to police that his
wife. Mary. hna tArown a pan of
lot I've uYer- hitl. &hNs - WAS
asleep at his home. Police were de-
tailed to bring in Mrs Carter. Later
that evening she walked into the
ninth precinct station and gave her
self UP. She was held pending the
outcome OF her alleged victims in
juries It is unknown at this ttme
what charges will be pressed
against Mary Carter.
- No Threats
At Receiving hospital, DR.. Howard
told your reporter that the patient
had appeared normal, had never
made any violent threats concern
ing himself and his I've burns were
we'll on the road 10 recovery. At
the ime-it-was- unknown whether
Carriers blindness was temporary
or permanent. He had been receiv-
BW-See LEAPS, Page 2
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18

the University Of Louisville. said
in response to the governors query,
How do you want TO equalizer"
that it was the general opinion Of
Negroes that segregation should
not exist"
The right thing to do" said Lane,
rs to admit Negroes to the Univer-
sity of Kentucky"
Governor Chandler replied. The
best thing to do is to appoint a COM
mittee for both sides and let it work
out a solution for the problem"
He canned President Raymond
A Kent. Of the University Of Louis
vile; President Frank McVey, OF
the University Of Kentucky. and
Harry W Peters. state superiniend-
ent Of public instruction, or their
designates, for the whites.
He said he would appoint seven
representatives for the Negroes
who said they found The plan &C
reputable and we're "aoxious to
help
Dean Alvin F. Evans. representing
RlTSee GOVERNOR, Page 2
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18
COlumnist To
Speak In Detroit

Dorothy Thompson, International
~ known eolHmhist and radio COM
mentator will appear in Detroit on
Friday, March II. at 7:3O p. m, at
the Olympia Stadium. according to
an announcement by Rev. J. H.
Bollens, chairman Of the Civil
Rights Federation. under whose
auspices the meeting is being held.
She will be the principal speaker
at the rally for racial tolerance and
democracy, which is con-sponsored
by more than a score Of civic, pro-
fessional, fraternal, church, business
and labor organizations.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18
SURPRISE COUP
=OFV0TERS AIDS
re. c04WAN
Republican Candidate Is
Beneficiary Of Race
Voters Power

In a surprise move unprecedented
in local party politics leading Negro
Democrats were reported to, have
bolted their party's choice for
county auditor this week in order
1 to swing their full force in behalf
Z of John C. Cowan the Republican
incumbent.
The Democratic candidate who is
Polish was subtly attacked in
pamphlet circulated by the Demo-
Gratis revealing that the Polish
voters betrayed Atty. Harold Bled-
soc, a pioneer Democrat, when he
sought election in 1885. The cir
culars reveal that Atty. Bledsoe,
wht was the oni' Negro running,
got only 174 votes in the entire city
of Hamtramck while the three
Polish candidates in the primary
received over six thousand votes
each.
From circular letter distributed
among precinct workers we quote
the following: r='-
the Negro Democratic leaders
who are supporting John C. c." ar
have reasons to believe that Benja-
min Pelhams position, which he
has held for nearly forty years and
the other gains made will be in
jeopardy il Cowan is not reelected.
The liberal and humane policy that
Cowan has adopted and followed
in regard to the disqualification of
the poor and needy has endeared
him to the heart7 Of thousands Of
Negroes.
AT the Eloise hospital there, are
4seven Negro nurses, doctor, and
/ engineer and many minor positions
and at the County building there
are accountants, Investigators,
clerks, stenographers, and numer-
out minor Jobs held by Negroes,
due mainly TO the fairmindedness
Of Jack Cowan.
"A vote for Cowan is vote for
Benjamin Pelham, the Negro chief
accountant and for the go Negroes
who are working for the Wayne
county board OF auditors"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18

Jewel Hobson, Is, Of 1925 Lump
kin, was taken 10 Receiving hos
pital- from 1925 Fleming street last
Saturday morning for treatment OF
a lacerated right wrist
She stated, according to police,
that her husband. George, threat
ened her with a shot gun and that
she jumped out OF a first floor
window receiving the above de-
scribed injuries.
Matters leading up to the alleged
threat by her husband have not
been revealed, as yet. 1t is un-
known whether the husband will be
charged with an attempt to do
bodily harm as this goes to press.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18

R@Tsee GOVERNOR, Page 2
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18

DW-see LEAPS, Page 2
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-24
NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX
CERTIFICATES


Notice is hereby given that
Eugenio Martinez (J. W. Shrout) has
filed with me written request that
the tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State of Florida be
advertised and sold to the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill 396 of the 1887 acts of
the Legislature, upon the following
described real estate in the County
of Monroe. State of Florida, to-wit:
Lot 20, Blk. 1, Tr. 80, as recorded
in Monroe County Records. Deed
Book d., Page 1877
The taxes to be sold are evil
denced by certificate No. 695 of
1880 and represent taxes for the
years 1929 to 1889. both inclusive.
Also, Lot 81, Blk. l, TT. 80, as re-
corded in Monroe County Records,
Deed Book d., Rage 157.
The taxes to be sold are evil
denced by certificate No. 696 of
1880 and represent taxes for the
years 1929 to 1889, both inclusive
Said tax certificates together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
bidder at the Court, House Door.
in Key West on the 25th day of
May, 1899, at 800 o'clock +. NJ
Dated this the 10th day of May,
1889. .,...'....
A(SEAL) go 80 Ross C Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court, Monroe County.
may1O-17- 24,1939-M2171
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-24
NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX
CERTIFfCATES

Notice is hereby given that o.
A. Kirkman I'll. A. CamerOm has
tiled with me written request that
the tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State of Florida be
advertised and sold to the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill 396 of the 1887 acts of
the Legisla ture, upon the following
described real estate in the County
of Monroe. State of Florida. to-wit:
NWA of NEA. IN. 1890 of NWh
of NEA), Sec. &c, Twp. 60, Re. "a.
Acres 40, as recorded I'm Monroe
County Records, Deed Book d..
Page 359, Deed Book B-3, Page 3l2.
The taxes to be sold are evil
denced by certificate No. $50 of
1926 and represent taxes for the
years 1925 to 1889, both inclusive.
Said tax certificate together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes will be sold to the highest
bidder at the Court House Door
in Key West, on the 25th day of
May, 1899. at 800 o'clock =. NJ.
Dated this the 10th day of May.
1899.
(SEAL) Ross c. Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court, Monroe County,
Florida.
Observation-Disclosures
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-24
NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX
CERTIFICATES

Notice is hereby given that
Matthew Chapman Est has filed
with me written request that the
tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State of Florida be
ad 'ertised and sold to the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill 39G of the 1897 acts of
the Legis AZURE, upon the following
described real estate in the County
III Monroe, State of Florida, to-wit !:
Lot IL. Blk. 2, Tr. 3, as recorded
in Monroe County Records, Deed
cook I'll, Page 731.
The taxes to be sold are evil
denced by certificate No. 194 of
1880 and represent taxes for the
years 1929 to 1899, both inclusive.
Said tax certificate together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes will be sold to the highest
bidder at the Court House Door
in Key West, on the 25th day of
May, 1899. at 200 o'clock F. M
Dated this the 10th day of May.
1889.
(SEAL) Ross G Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court, Monroe County,
Florida.
may10-17-24, 1939-M216O
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-24
L E G A L S
NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX
CERTIFICATES

Notice is hereby given that
Samuel J. Welters has filed with
me written request that the
tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State of Florida be
advertised and sold to the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill 1916 of the 1887 acts of
the Leg Stature, upon the following
described real estate in the County
of Monroe, State of Florida. tO-wit:
PIT. Lot 4. Summerland Keys, Sec.
IS. Twp. sc. Re. 2S, Acres 7.40. as
recorded in Monroe County Rec
OTd5, Deed Book --, Page -.
The taxes to be sold are evil
denced by certificate No. 933 of
1927 and represent taxes for the
years 1926 to 1899, both inclusive.
Said tax certificate together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes will be sold to the highest
bidder at the Court House Door
i'm Key West. on the 25th day of
MAY, 1889, at 300 o'clock p. NJ.
Dated this the 10th day of May,
1889
(SEALD Ross c Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court. Monroe County,
Florida.
may1 17-24,1939-M2153
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-24
NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX
CERTIFICATES

Notice is hereby given that
JOS. s. Russell has filed with
me written request that the
tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State of Florida be
advertised and sold to the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill 396 of the 1887 acts of
the Legislature, upon the following
described real estate In the County
of Monroe. State of Florida. to-wit:
Lot 13, Blk. 6, Tr. 80. as recorded
in Monroe County Records, Deed
Book ca. Page 173. Deed Book "A,
Page 276.
The taxes to be sold are evil
denced by certificate No. " of 271
of 1926 and represent taxes for the
years 1925 to 1889, both inclusive.
Also, Lot 90 Blk. 6. Tr. 80, as re-
corded in Monroe County Records.
Deed Book "A. Page 276, Deed
Book C-3. Page 173.
The taxes to be sold are evil
denced by certificate No. 273 of
1926 and represent taxes for the
years 1925 to 1899, both inclusive.
Said tax certificates together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes will be sold to the highest
bidder at the Court House Door
i'm Key West. on the 25th day of
May, 1889. at 800 o'clock p. NJ.
Dated this the 10th day of May.
1889
(SEAL) Ross G Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court, Monroe County,
Florida.
may1O-17-24, 1939-M21S1
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-24
NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX
CERTIFICATES


Notice is hereby given that
JOS. A. Watkins Est. has filed with
ME written request that the
tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State of Florida be
advertised and sold to the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill 395 of the 1887 acts of
the Legislature. upon the following
described real estate in the County
of Monroe. State of Florida, to-wit:
PIT. Lot 2, Blk. 81. as recorded in
Monroe County Records. Deed Book
90, Page 767.
The taxes to be sold are evil
denced by certificate No. 43 of
1883 and represent taxes for the
years 1882 TO 1889. both inclusive.
Said tax certificate together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes will be sold to the highest
bidder at the Court House Door
inaskey West. ON the 25th day of
May, 1889. at 3:0o o'clock r. 81.
Dated this the 10th day of May,
1889.
(SEAL) Ross G. Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court. Monroe County,
Florida.
mayIO-I7- 24,I939-M2173