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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-01-20
Mystery Man James,
Story Is Fantastic

pretty nice business with the hotel
and poolroom. l was the go-betweer
for Horton and the McGregors. They
kept me in the dark. They kept
asking me for more money. They
(McGregors) never gave me any
excuse for all the money. They
would call me and have me to meet
them in various parts Of Detroit"
Did you ever have their address
or telephone number" James was
then asked.
mo. they always kept me in the
dark / didn't know where they
lived. 1t looks funny to me, but I
turned over all the receipts for the
money to Johnny Costello.
Describes the McGregors
Charlie McGregor was stout and
stocky, about five feet eleven and
weighed about 200 pounds. His
brother Frank was shorter and
weighed about $50 pounds. They
kept saying they were going to
get me straight on the money, but
they was always asking for more.
And I'd try to get it,"
Knows key" Man
According to Assistant Prosecutor
Sherman Bean OF Flint, James was
merely the front for the swindlers
James admits getting between so
and 40 thousand dollars from Flint.
| have receipts for approximately
$4,000 believe ] know, the key
man. =. he will be named in the
warrants Bean disclosed last Fri
day during an Interview with sew
eral reporters
According to an informant, James
always breaks out with tears and
a crying speit- when questioned too
long and closely by officials. There
was one little incident which &C.
CURED during James interview
with reporters which showed he
was displaying unusual talent
The consensus of opinion. whis-
pered round and about is that
George James is either the smart
est" man in the world or the
"dumbest." Meanwhile only time
will tell to which category the De-
troit Negro belongs. Much that is
mystery now will evidently be
cleared up next Friday when the
accused swindlers appear in court
for an examination.
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of civil liberties throughout the ma
ton, Lawson cited the case of Snow
F. Grigsby who was made to quit his
post as chairman of the Detroit Civic
Rights committee postsf authori-
ties on the grounds that no govern
mental employees were allowed TO
Participate in controversial matters
because it was against the policy of
the government. The speaker urged
all postal employees as a combative
measure to join the National Associ-
alton of Postal Employees, to pro-
test the application of Hatch Bill as
an infringement upon individual
rights and fight for personal free
dom OF all persons. be they govern
mental employees or otherwise.
Young Lawyer Sees New
Negro Leadership
I'VE are witnessing the death
gasp of one era and the birth pangs
of another. We are living in an era
wherein the Platonic phrase the
secret of Liberty is Courage is tho
roughly applicable, the speaker
averred.
That present war situation is an
indication OF the succumbing Of the
Samson OF Democracy to the wiles
Of the Delilah Of Dictatorship" that
Dies Committee in America is an ex-
ample of the first step toward the
denial of the basic provisions of the
Bill of Rights and that such people
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-01-20
wyer Urges Fight For Substance OF Democracy
Rabies Reported
On The Increase

Seven dogs have been found rabid
IN Detroit since January almost
one day. Detroit residents should
realize that this is a serious situa-
ton, says DR., Henry F. Vaughn.
commissioner o: health. ana one
which requires the cooperation ~
every dog owner with the Police
department in an effort to wipe out
a menace both to humans ana o
the dog population.
The last OF the reports s9ncerned
a dog which was shot at Ten Mile
road and John R. Street on Saturday
by the Oakland authorities, This
dog had been running al large for
two or three days and had bitten rs
other dogs. according 10 the Royal
Oak Health department No reports
Of bites 70 human beings by this dog
have come to the health department,
but DR.. Vaughn warns the owners Of
dogs in that vicinity 10 watch them
carefully during the next few weeks
and TO notify Immediately the
Health department il any unusual
behavior on the part OF the dogs is
noticed,
The Police department is active in
experimenting dogs and is perform
ing a service 10 dog owners as well
as a protection to the public. Com
pliance with the ordinance about
the restriction of dogs on the prem
Uses is essential if rabies is not to
ssume a serious health menace TO
Detroit, he says.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-01-20

church Of New York City. H, will
speak from the subject The Negro
In Today's World"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-01-20

NATE BOLDEN BEATEN
PITTSBURGH. Jan. l2-Nate Boil
den. former Chicago Golden Glover,
lost lO-round bout to white TEDDY
Yarosz here on Monday night, Jan. 8.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-01-20

Negroes have only a symbol OF
democracy" Lawson further stated,
and we will never have the sub
stance until our leadership sees to
it that the lowliest man in Mississip-
pi has been granted his unequivoc-
able rights. Life is not purgatory
to be endured, nor a privilege to en-
joy, but a problem to be solved"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-01-20
Railroad Gross
by
r. C. SCHUSTER
U. S. National Automobile cab
446 Z. WARREN
TIE. l-0SS4 &

To my recollection, have never
discussed this topic, although it is a
very important one. Why, I can
not say, unless il is because we gen.
orally associate auto accidents with
two cars colliding; a car and a Pc
destrian meeting each other; a car
going into a ditch by driving off the
side OF the road; or hitting a still OBJ
ject such as post. tree, building,
etc. even though train and car COLI
sions happen quite frequently.
Every once in while you hear OF
train crashing into a car. knocking
It to the four corners OF the earth
injuring or killing-more often kill
ing-passengers OF same, reducing
the car to mass OF scrap.
The most common explanation for
such accidents, are: the driver OF
car did not hear the train whistle;
there were no warning signs, gates
or lights; the train started one way
and started back, coming upon the
car before the driver knew it. Or
the train crew did not see the car
or II they did, they could not stop
the train in time.
Be that as it may. am Of the
opinion, like the majority OF per-
sons. that most times these acct
dents occur is by the driver of the
car trying to beat train coming.
in attempting to cross without wait
ing for train to get b5--first.----
II puzzles me how a man can take
chances Of this sort knowing what
the cost may be. II he only stopped
to reason that the train is larger,
heavier and stronger than a mere
car. wouldn't he rather wait few
moments? And since the speed OF a
train is so much greater, more time
is needed for it to stop. so why
shouldn't the car driver show them
that much consideration?
After all. it is just as much for
the motorists protection, since a
train can cause more harm and dc
greater amount Of damage.
My advice, 10 you as a motorist
is to make it a point to slow up al
all railroad crossings, especially
those where danger signs and sig
nails are lacking-for the protection
Of you and others who may be pas.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-01-20
HITS Jim CROW
IN Hole STATE,
REGION DEPTS.
Speaker Cites Courage,
Alertness AS Secrets
Of Liberty

Characterizing the present day
struggle as "a conflict between tech
biological development and its appli-
cation to social life and the regula-
ton of economy without resort to
dictatorship" Attorney B. " Law
son. dynamic. progressive lawyer
from Washington. D. c.. urged the
Negro masses to Join vanguard in
the fight against the threatening
rule of a few.
Attorney Lawson spoke at Hart
ford Avenue Baptist church. Sunday
afternoon, under the sponsorship OF
the Real Estate Brokers association.
c. W. White, president and the De-
troit branch Of the National Associ-
alton for the Advancement Of Color
ed People, DR.. ]. J. McClendon,
president. His subject was The Re-
volt Of the Ghettoes-Where Shall
Negroes Live?"
Praises Detroit Organizations
Commenting the Negroes of the
middlewest for what he described
their pioneering spirit, the speaker
everred,I eyes OF the east are
on Detroit; out east we're SNUG, we
have substituted the spirit of the
fireside for the spirit of the frontiers
l want to commend you on the fine
type of -- independent
which you have at the heads of your
organization. it is a valuable Or
ganizational technique"
"A man whose voice is silenced
because of job is Of no value as a
leader and should be made to step
down from high places. for leader
Is one who symbolizes the struggles
and aspirations Of the lowliest men,
bers of his following" Lawson
averred.
Urges Action In the Postoffice Case
Referring to the recent curtailing
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-01-20

lawyers, VINO IN order 10 WIN this
fight must realize that the retreat
must be not 10 the panelled sane
tum OF precedent and citation, but
to the philosophy and spirit OF the
law. The lawyers must give basic
and complete expression to the
rights OF Negroes everywhere to
live where they choose"
Alleges Plot To Keep Blacks
From Gaining Land
Throughout the battle" Lawson
urged. I'VE must never forget that
land is basic and that from time
immemorial land has been power
and the white man knows that II
Negroes secure land. they will build
homes. root themselves therein and
fight like hell for what belongs 70
them"
According to my humble judg-
ment, however, restrictive coven-
ants. which are basic in property
discrimination cases. are illegal FOL
three reasons ta) it is contrary pol.
icy; (b) covenants which do moi
concern land become personal COW
enants and as arrangements upor
individual rights become illegal
te) covenants are in opposition x
Free Alienation of land which since
feudal lays has been favored by Law
and has been so held in severa
cases referred TO the U. S. Supreme
Court"
Emphasis upon the philosophy Of
the law rather than the letter was
stressed by Lawson, who sverred
that law and the gospel were very
much the same. Find out what the
right thing to do is, and you'll dis
cover the law" he alleged.
Lawson mentioned the fact several
such restriction cases were pending
Investigation in Washington and
predicted that just as battles on the
political and labor fronts had been
won, so would this one on the social
equality front also be won.
introduced by l.. C. BlOunt
Introduced by NJ. L. c. Blount,
secretary Of the Great Lakes Insur-
ance company, it was revealed tina:
the speaker was a graduate OF The
University Of Michigan. member
Of the Legal Redress Committee OF
the Washington N.AA.Ck.: member
Of the Board OF the District OF Co.
lumbia Urban League; member Of
the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and
legal counsellor for the same: legal
counsellor for the Underwriters as
ISOLATION Of Washington; and a mem
Der OF the staff which argued sue
cessfully before the United States
supreme Court the New Alliance
Case.
Other Outstanding Group
Heads Speak
The session was presided over by
l.. W White, president OF the Brok
as association with remarks being
made by John B. Morris. president
Of the Wolverine Bar association, Dr.
J J. McClendon OF the N.A.AC.P
Rev. Charles Hill pastor OF Hartford
Avenue Baptist church.
Music was furnished by the De-
troit Musicians association ant the
Hartford Avenue choir.
The GROUP will next present Rev.
A. Clayton Powell in a lecture at
st. Johns Presbyterian church,
Thursday. February %. Rev. Powell
Is pastor Of the Abyssinian Baptis,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-01-20
Goodwill Baptist

Rev. Perdure. pastor of Goodwill
3 ptist church, 6Ol6 Beaubien street
delivered the sermon last Sunday
morning. His subject was Watch
Your Step
As this was he second Sunday
the young peoples devotlons fol-
lowed the morning services,
The Missionary society is to give
a program Sunday afternoon, Jan
81 at $3.50 Zelda -M-Deaty
church scribe.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-01-20

John B. Morris, president, for study
and recommendations for action.
The burden of responsibility"
Lawson counselled, rests with the
lawyers, VINO IN -oruer 10 win this
fight must realize that the retreat
must be not 10 the panelled sane
tum Of precedent and citation, but
10 the philosophy and spirit Of the
law. The lawyers must give basic
and complete expression to the
rights OF Negroes everywhere to
live where they choose"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-01-20
Flags Discrimination In Hole,
Cites Remedies

SltCS hthntuACo
Discussing the alleged discrimina-
ton practiced within the Home
Owners Loan Corporation relative
TO the sale Of property to Negroes,
Lawson stated that he felt that if
the case was referred to the courts,
favorable action would result II
careful study Of all Of the facts were
made and presented TO the proper
authorities Supporting this conten-
ton, the speaker cited several cases
which had been tried throughout the
country and settled satisfactorily
Snow F. Grigsby. former chair
man OF the Detroit Civic Rights
committee, was a case in ! oint. II
is reported that Mr. and Mrs Grigs-
by made application for insurance
of a loan to purchase 4 piece Of
r-operty on Seyburn avenue, The
application was rejected. whereupon
Mr.. Grigsby made a request to the
board for a statement as to reasons
for the refusal. To date no reply
has been received. 1t is believed
that the location of the property in
white district is fundamental 10
the refusa..
Lawyers Have a Big Job
The fight against this type OF dis
elimination within a governmental
agency has been taken up by the
Detroit Real Estate Brokers sssoci-
alton, he Detroit NAA.C.P. and has
been referred to the Wolverine Bar
association. an organization Of Ne
gro barristers in the city. Attorney
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-01-20

Horton gave me the money he
collected and | gave it to the Nc
Gregors. No. l didn't keep out any
Of the money for myself. | had d
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-01-20

as Father Coughlin, powerful in in
fluence and powerful orators repre-
sonted a Tyre Of pseudo leadership
which should be watched, were
among the contentious of the lawyer
To combat such subtlety, such ap-
parently legal and justifiable means
OF curtailing the rights of minor
Ity, Lawson suggested alertness and
courage. saying. I'VE are children Of
a new age; we see Fascism marching
across America in seven league
boots and the New Negro Leadership
faces its. advances and says as did
some OF his foreparents according
to the legend Of an old song, Before
I'll be slave. ri be buried in my
grave and go home 10 my father and
be free.
THE new leaders are a progress
sive, militant lot who say for the
inarticulate among the race, we are
tired Of the rule Of a few moneyed
princes. who tell us Of democracy,
even as they, under the shadow OF
the Star Bangled Banner, raise the
smell OF burning human flesh to
the heavens as has not been done
since Nero's barbaric reign in anci-
ent Rome"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-01-20

TALLADEGA. Ala, Jan, l9-ralla-
dega defeated Morehouse college Is
to 10. here on Friday and on Satur-
day lost to Clark university 30 To ID
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-18

Cleveland, Oct Is -AP- The
Plain Dealer said today it learned
from an authoritative source in
Washington that Stanley (Bucky)
Harris has been offered a one
year contract to manage the Cleve-
land Indians.
Harris contract as manager of
the Washington Baseball Club ex-
pires this winter.
The Plain Dealer said it was re-
ported Harris expressed willing
ness to succeed Oscar Witt as
Cleveland manager but insists on a
three year contract
Alva Bradley. president OF the
Indians Club, was reported to have
arranged TO place Harris PROPOSE
ton before a meeting OF his board
Of directors oct 2S Bradley is
on vacation at Sea Island. s. c.
Harris, Al years old, has served
as player and manager in the
American League for 90 years.
Clark Griffith. president of the
Washington club, was said to have
given his assent to Bradley's nego-
tiations with Harris, the Plain
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-18
Sports Calendar
SATURDAY
Football

Michigan Normal vs.. Bowling
Green University at Bowling Green,
o.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-18
MICHIGAN WILL
MEET ILLINOIS

Ann Arbor. Mich. Oct is A
University o. Michigac eleven
which recalls only too well what
happened in its 1889 game With
Illinois will face the llHni here
Saturday determined TO shake Ter
rible Tommy Harmon loose often
enough 10 make MP once and FOR
-aI.-faE- tAz-t-l.Fls ALL h-sA---s E..-----.4
title hopes Of the Wolverines last
year.
IL will be Harmon's third and
last appearance against Bob Iupp
kes tricky ball club which IS stil
talking about 1924 and Red
Oranges four long touchdown sal
lops through a dismayed Michisau
team within the short space of T.
minutes. The Hint went on 20
win that contest 1914. with
Grange scoring a NTH touchdown
later I'm the game
Harmon two years ago paced the
Wolverines to a lt0 win over MS
nois and last season vas the stand
ont back on the field even though
Illinois did triumph l61. In the
years biggest upset This week
he will be out 10 lead Michigan 10
its FIRST Biz Ten triumph of the
season and the fourth victory In
row.
Gridiron forces OF the University
OF Illinois. led by the ever able Bob
Zuppkc. will arrive IN Ann Arhor
at 35e p m today and viii 20
Immediately 10 the Michigan Sta.
dunn to warm up for their battle
with the Wolverines The Illinois
team will he quartered AZ the Dear
born Inn. Dearborn Mich Friday
night
Probable starting lneups Tor the
game. which starts az y m EST,
are. Michigan Fruitig and Rog-
ers. ends. Wistert and Kelto. tack
I les. FRITZ and Sukup guards;
/ ingalls,. center. Evashcyski, quar-.
/ terback. Harmon and Nelson, half
/ backs. and Westfall. fullhack For
I Illinois Phillips and O'Neill. ends.
Dillon and Riggs, tackles Siebold
and Turek. guards. kolens. center.
Fhni quarterback; Worban and
Rettinger. halfhacks, and Pfeifer.
| fullhack
Win 10
An.tlme standings OF Michigan
Illinois football games show that
the wolverines have won Is Of the
Is played to date. The Illini have
taken all other nine. as there have
been no ties in this series which
was started In 1898. or paru-
cular Importance TO Illinois is that
fact that since Bob Zuppke took
over the coaching duties az Cham
paign In 1913 Michigan has won
only two more than have the Hint
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-18
Bowling Scores

Allen ...... l26 III l22 $50
Totals ...... IA Sol $50 1864
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-18
TO PLAY GREEN BAY

Detroit. Oct. is -AP The De
troit Lions leave here tonight for
Green Bay, Wis. where they will
oppose the champion Packers Sun
day in A national professional foot
ball league encounter that will
make or break their chances. As a
result Of Z to 0 loss at the hands
Of the Chicago Bears last Sunday,
the Lions now are tied for third
place in the western division in
back Of the Bears and Green Bay.
Another defeat will wreck Detroit's
chances.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-18
Boxing Results
lBy Associated Pressl

by Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Charles Burley. $50.
Pittsburgh, outpointed Eddie
Pierce, 1877. New Jersey G0).
Sacramento, Calf. Eldwood Ro-
nero, ia 1-2. Sacramento, out
pointed Cristobal Jaramillo. III,
Puerto Rico 90.
Tampa Fla Soldier Marty
Clark, 1913, Tampa. outpointed
Maynard Daniels. 1877. Washing
ton. ID. c. G0).
Pine Bluff, Ark.-Bob Skies. 800
Pine Bluff outpointed Dutch TIT
mer. 1875, Milwaukee, GO).
Philadelphia, Pa-Hernando Pol
ONO 1875. Ciudad Mex. stopped
Lou Fortuna 1856, Philadelphia (2).
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-18
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
PILE UP POINTS

Lapeer. Mich, oct is AP
Point-a-minute teams aren't a
monopoly OF the State University
in Michigan, Lapeer football fans
are quick to point out these days
In three games this season, Coach
Paul Sharks high school eleven
has piled up l55 points and held
the opposition without single
score Three games OF prep foot
ball come to IA minutes OF play
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-18
Harris Reported Offered
Contract With Cleveland

Dealer reported. although Griffith
would make no comment
Wits troubles as manager OF the
Indians have given baseball fol-
lowers universally the conviction
he would not be rehired.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-18

What Was originally regarded boy
Michisan football fans as poor
home schedule for 1910 Is rapidly
taking on an altogether different
aspect The Illinois game Satur-
day looms as one of the seasons
major encounters while the battles
with Pennsylvania and Northwest
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-18
TO RISK TITLE

Detroit. Oct rs APP George
Burnette Michigan middleweight
boxing champion, risks his title
tonight. al Naval Armory in a ten
round bout with Billy Bengal OF
Dearborn
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-18

Here Is a view of H. NJ. s. Ajax,
powerful British cruiser, which,
fighting alone,- sank two Italian
destroyers and badly damaged an
other in a naval battle in the
Mediterranean sea. The Ajax
also played a major role>in the de-
feat Of the German pocket battle
ship, Admiral Graf Spec, earlier
in the war.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-18
LEAGUE TO MEET

Saginaw, Mich. Oct IS AP
The first fall meeting OF the Michi-
gan State Baseball League will be
November 3 In Saginaw. President
Thomas j Halligan has announced
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-18
irons to Seek First Win at Bowling Green Saturday

ern. Oct % and Nov. i6. may east
ly make gridIron history.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-18
RECREATION ALLEYS
MOTOR STATE
Standings

High single game (Ind) Kassuth,
224.
High three games Cnd.) Roll.
623.
High single game team Plat
ers, sS4.
High three games (team) Ship
ping, 1855.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-25
Consider NelU Heating
Plant For TOlUn Hall

Proposed installation of new
central heating system in the Bluff
ton town hall is being investigated
by occupants of the building, who
will share the cost of the project
should it be approved.
Stoves in each room have been
used in heating the, structure since
its, erection in 1887, and a central
heating, plant would be of distinct
advantage, it was pointed out this
week. s. -
Action on the matter will depend
on final decision of the present ten
ants, upon whom the cost of installa-
ton and operation would fall.
Quarters in the structure are util-
lied at present by the Bluffton vii
lage administration, the Richland
township trustees and the American
Legion.
Whether the proposed new system
would be of steam, hot water or hot
air type would depend on require
ments, and a survey likely will be
needed to determine which would be
most suitable.
Should central heating plant ht
approved it will be installed during
the summer and will be ready fol
use next fall. As a result, an early
decision on the matter is expected.