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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-07-19
Negro Elected
President Cuba

Havana, Cuba, July 18.-Tabula-
ton Monday of returns in Cuba's
presidential election Sunday indi-
Gated the election of Col. Fulgencio
Batista, Cuba's strong man, by an
approximate two to one vote over
his principal opponent, DR.. Ramon
Grau San Martin.
Batista came into power in 1888
when, as an army sergeant, he or
ganized the men in the ranks and
rid the country of the alleged
butchery of President Machado's
regime.
Born in Oriente province, large
ly populated by Cuban Negroes,
Batista has generally been styled
a Cuban Negro, his biographers in
dicating that he had a Negro moth
er. He has never denied these re-
ports.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-07-19
IN MEMORIAM

In memory of our dear wife and
mother, Margaret Rose Skinner,
who left this life July %, 1899.
Just one year has passed since
she has gone;
AS time goes on we miss her
more and more.
We hope her souls in heaven
above
And in Gods care with holy love.
May she rest in peace.
R. A. Skinner, husband; Rita
and Andrea Skinner, Daughters.
FOR RENT
Furnished and heated apartment
for rent. ELkhurst 0374.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-07-19
AME Youth
Conference at
KeOkuk Success
By LORRAINE E. CURRY

The Fourth Annual Young
Peoples Congress and Leadership
Training Institute of the North
western Annual Conference of the
A. NJ. E. Church was held at Bethel
A. M. E. Church in Keokuk, Iowa,
July 9, 10, IL, 1910. There were
over one hundred delegates, accom-
panied by friends, relatives and
other visitors, attending the ses-
sions. The delegates came from
different youth organizations in
their churches. The delegates from
st. Peters Church, Minneapolis,
were: Carrie Wallace and Lorraine
Curry from the Sunday School, and
Mary Gilbert and Everett Harris
from the University of Life. Way
man Church sent Harriet Lane as
its delegate.
Rev. W. H. Ogleton, Presiding
Elder, Des Moines district, gave
the opening address to the Con-
gress. He stated that the funda-
mental points upon which the
Young Peoples Congress was
based were:
l. The Uplifting of God.
2. Magnifying the Church.
8. Probing and Considering and
Youths Problems of Life Today.
His address was very interesting
and thoroughly enjoyed by all.
In the afternoon of the first day
Mr.. Roy Ferguson, Polk County,
Negro supervisor of N. Y. A., ad-
dressed the Congress on the work
Negroes were doing on the N. Y.
A. in his county. The next speak
er introduced by Mr.. Ferguson was
Guy A. Pence, Supervisor of N. Y.
A. in Lee county, who made a plea
for the Negro boys and girls of
Iowa to at least make application
for N. Y. A. and to make use of
its training services, instead of sit
ting at home waiting for jobs to
be offered to them.
A worth while question and dis
cussion period followed his ad-
dress.
The Leadership Training Insti-
tutes were held.
Rev. Irvine discussed the History
of the Negro A. M. E. Church,
beginning with it's origin by Rich
ard Allen up to the present.
His statement that he thought
the A. M. E. Church was spiritual
ly dead brought the whole youth
body to it's feet. They gave in
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-07-19
ROOseveltan Courage

Millions of American Negroes join millions of other citizens in
graduating Franklin Roosevelt his accepting another
Presidential nomination.
took than his political critics going to give
place history would have
surely unsecured Now he faces the attacks of those
would the New Deal If he had retired he would have
satisfied his desires but the country still needs him and
worlds greatest humanitarian has aside his real
again country which
has called him to its highest office twice.
the Novemb election the honest observer
party needs the
he mani needs
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-07-19
Listen to This
By Hobart T. Mitchell

Pike County, Ohio
Thirty-three Negro families
owned 1929 acres of land in 1910,
l4th Amendment
The 14th amendment to the Con-
stitution was passed July %, 1868.
Black Masters
There were 3,777 black masters
of slaves in the United States in
1880.
MasOns
The first Masonic Lodge, Balti-
more, Maryland, was chartered by
free Negroes in 1925.
Pleasure Cars
Approximately 631, 1922 gal
Ions of gasoline are used by Ne
groes each year.
A Jim Crow Law
1t has been decided that the
Oklahoma statute requires sepa-
rate entrances to railroad coaches,
including a separate step box
wherever necessary-For Negroes
Only.
PrOphesy of Daniel
If the prophesy of Daniel is true,
Christ when he left this earth had
woody hair.
Inventions
First clock in America con-
structed to strike the hours built
by Benjamin Banneker, Negro, in
1890. First patent to Negro
granted to Henry Blair for corn
harvester in 1884. :. Steam-boiler
furnace, electrical airbrakes, and
incubator invented by Granville
Woods. Lubricating cup, used
on locomotives and marine engines,
invented by Elijah J. Mccoy.
J. E. Matzeliger, lasting machine
for shoes patented March 20, 1883,
patent No. 274,2O7. . w. B. Pur-
Wis, of Philadelphia, machinery for
making paper bags, sold to the
Union Paper Bag Co. of New
York. In 1897, Andrew ].
Beard, of Alabama, sold an auto
matte car-coupling device to a
New York car company for more
than $4,000.
Money Matters
Federal District Court of Mary
land, Nov. 8, 188O-Judge Morris
stated that large sum of money
given to a colored woman would
probably be ruinous to her.
Second Ward-ChicagO
AS if you did not how-eighty
per cent of the population of the
second ward of Chicago are Ne
groes.
Appointed
Mrs. E. Howard was appointed
by the governor of West Virginia
to succeed her husband who died
on December 81, 1927, as a men,
Der of the legislature of that state.
This was the first time a Negro
woman was a member of any legis-
lature in this country.
Evening star., 1940-03-24
Catholic Association
1oDiscuss j. ). Role
In Permanent Peace
Anti-Wor Organization
Meets Here Tomorrow
And Tuesday

Methods by which the United
States may help to build a per-
manent world peace will be dis
cussed at the fourteenth annual
meeting of the Catholic Association
for International Peace to be held
here tomorrow and Tuesday.
Feature speakers include the Right
Rev. John A. Ryan of Catholic Uni
versity, who will discuss THE Amer
lean Obligation to Promote World
Peace" at a meeting in Mcmahon
Hall at Catholic University tomor-
row night, and DR.. Francis McMa-
hon of Notre Dame University, who
will speak on THE Rights of Peo-
Piles" at luncheon at the Mayfower
Hotel Tuesday noon.
The Rev. John K. Cartwright,
pastor of Immaculate Conception
Church, will preside at the Tues
day luncheon. The Rev. James A.
Reeves, president Of Seton Hill COL
lege. Greensburg, Tenn. will be
chairman at the Monday evening
session.
The theme of the two-day meet
ing is announced as American
Catholics and World Peace Today"
The discussions will revolve around
the associations three-point pro-
gram, which is Help to keep the
United States out OF war; help to
end war everywhere, and help the
United States to join in building a
just and peaceful world"
The discussions also will concern
the Pope's five-point peace pro-
gram, which involves the rights of
nations, disarmament, international
organization, the rights of peoples
and clinical minorities, justice and
charity.
All the sessions except the clos
Ing luncheon at the Mayhower will
be held at Catholic University.
Other speakers listed during the
two-day meeting include John L.
Mcmahon of Catholic University,
DR.. Edward S. Lynch, Iowa State
University; Robert Pollock, Fordham
University; Sister Mary Ligouri Bro
ply, Mundelein College, Chicago,
and DR.. James M. Egan. College
Of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, N. Y.
Evening star., 1940-03-24
Charity Ball Tonight

The Lefcadian Society will present
Its annual charity ball at 9 o'clock
tonight at the Knights of Pythias
Temple. John A. Kopsidas is act
Ing chairman.
Evening star., 1940-03-24

mild Alternative and easily Absorbable
fatty food, OF sreat value in the pre-.
vention and treatment Of ricketts, IN
children and older people. Contains
eRgs. favored with New EnSland rum.
Evening star., 1940-03-24

It's 70% pure milk. Removes
dirt. stimulates the skin.
leaves skin looking youneer
ana more radiant. Takes
only three minutes.
Evening star., 1940-03-24

Here's how to get five Of the vita
minis you need-all in one pleas
ant capsule. Observation-Disclosures,
nerve-protecting, growth -stimu-
lating and bone building.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-04

5ptg. Goods. 1901 = Pacific Ave.
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le40 EYIERUDES-2i MODELS
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-04

Latest Neptune Cupboard
Motors Priced from $3.50
UP. Easiest terms In town. Goodrich
silYertown Stores. 1885 Pacific ave.
Main 9i73.
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JOHNSON CUPBOARD MOTORS
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WANT Z or 5-room home up - o. 500.
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-04

IF YOUR property can be
sold. we can sell il. Bratrud
Co.. Fidelity bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-04

We Have Customers
Waiting TO Buy
BEST HOUSE for $1,000 cash.
Several cash buyers for places
about 500.
Buyers for about one acre. Must
be in high state of cultivation
with large trees, shrubs. etc,
with good house. Not over
$4,000. Terms. Down payment
$500.
Also cash buyers for lakefront
property not too highly priced.
Suitable for camp sites.
Mr.. Landlord: Don't worry about
keeping your rented house in re-
pairs. We have responsible buy
ers who will improve your place
and give you steady income II
You will give them a chance 10
buy on easy terms.
We solicit your listings. Our
motto: "A square deal or no
deal! A new customer IL a new
friend"
FREEMAN REALTY
Opp. Lakewood Center
Open evenings. LA 1925
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-04

WANT 5-room houhe Hendry. IA
Puget Sd Bank Bldg Ma li02.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-04
Houses Wanted

HOUSES lots. acreage. we have buy
ers. CASH PAID FOR HOUSES OR
EQUITIES. See Mr.. Davis. with r.
r. MAhAffay a. Sons, 7i3 Fidelity
Bldg Main si65.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-20
ErKs MEET TONIGHT

The Elks will meet tonight as usual, but as the session is just before the holiday" only routine matters will be taken up
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-20
CHURCH SERVICES ON THANKSGIVING;
 ALL lN FORENOON

i Juneau churches will hold special Thanksgiving day services tomor- row and the public is invited to at tend.
 At the Catholic Church of the Nativity, there will be Holy Mass at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning. At the First Church of Christ, Scientist, the service will be at II o'clock tomorrow forenoon and the subject will be Thanksgiving
 Thanksgiving Day will be ob- served in Holy Trinity Cathedral by a celebration of the Holy Eu- charist C"Holy Thanksgiving at 10 o'clock. The service will ce full choral, with all members of roth choirs participating. The Junior Choir will meet for re- hearsal tonight at o'clock. There will be no Adult Choir rehearsal this week
 thanksgiving service will be conducted at Resurrection Lutheran Church tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. The Thanksgiving sermon will be delivered by the pastor, the Rev. John L. Cauble. Miss Merle Janice Schroeder will be heard in vocal solo, and special music will be rendered by the church choir. This service will not be broadcast as previously announced.
 Metropolitan Methodist Church will hold Thanksgiving services at 10 o'clock tomorrow forenoon. There will be a special anthem by the choir T Will Bless the Lord" by Adam and congregational singing. At an open service there will be series of Minute Men talks on the causes for Thanksgiving. Tn e ! Thanksgiving sermon to be deliv- cred by the Rev G. E. Knight will be taken from the 18th Psalm The Mercies of the Lord Will En- dure"
 Gov. Ernest Gruening will deliver the Thanksgiving message at the 10 o'clock service at the Northern Light Presbyterian Church. The adult choir will sing two appropri- ate anthems: The King of Love My Shepherd Is' Shelley; Festival Te Deum' Dudley Buck.
 The congregations of the Mem orial Presbyterian Church and of the Salvation Army will meet to- gether at 10:30 o'clock at the Sal vation Hall for united Thanksgiving services. The Rev Walter A. Sobo- Jeff will deliver the sermon on the topic, The Harvest Is Great" The Memorial Church Choir will sing an anthem and the Salvation Army Girl Guards will sing a song of Thanksgiving.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-20
HOSPITAL NorEs

An eight-pound baby boy was born to Mir and Mrs. Paul Ru- dolpn of Juneau at the Govern ment Hospital last night at 8 o. clock.
 Miss Vivian Williams of Hoonah is recuperating today from ma jor operation performed at Gov ernment Hospital this forenoon. Elmer Johnson, who has been a medical patient at Government Hospital, left for his home here today.
 U. J. Davis, who entered St. Ann's Hospital last evening, under went a major operation at the hos pital this forenoon.
 M M. Lyons and A. Rhodes were dismissed from St. Ann's this fore noon
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-20
GARAND RIFLES
 FOR NATIONAL
 GUARD ON WAY
Alaska Battalion Will Be Equipped Throughout
 wiih New Weapon

New Garand rifles to equip the Alaska National Guard are now on their way to the Territory, Maj. Jesse E. Graham announced today There was some doubt as 10 whether the Guard would have the Garand MI semi-automatic rifles CT the 1903 Springfields, but the shipping order shows the brand new guns are now on their way to Alaska, the Major said.
 As soon as arms are received, the present disciplinary training will be augmented by instruction in use Of the weapons, so that all Guards men will become thoroughly fla miliar with them, Graham an- nounced. The Mendenhall rifle range will be used by the Juneau Company.
 Ready for Action
 Object of the National Guard in the Territory is to form an ac- tual combat force as rapidly as possible, the Major said.
 All officers in the Battalion are now undergoing extension school courses UT CT Major Graham, being required to complete this Army schooling within a year in order to hold their positions. Secon Lieutenants must complete 59 les sons, First Lieutenants 105 les sons, Captains 164 lessons and Ma iors 189 lessons. The course will
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-20

It may be a little early for this shapely young lady to wear a bathing suit, but the wringer she is using illustrates the new "Wringer- Action" tread of the Gen. tury Super tire.
 E. E. Ninnis, of the Juneau Mo- tors, local Century tire dealer in Juneau, explains that the "Wringer- Action" tread is composed of hun dreds of miniature wringers. He says, Every time the tire turns, these 'wringers' squeeze out slippery road-film, actually drying the road as it goes. The Super Service tire is certainly the finest tire I've ever sold"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-20
Betty, Jackie
 Now Divorced

HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Nov 20.-The divorce of film actress Betty Cradle from Jackie Coogan, 'The Kid" of the silent screen. became final to- day.
 Miss Grable's attorney filed an affidavit stating that there had been no reconciliation. The young actress obtained the divorce from the form CT juvenile star last year, charging cruelty. Since then she and Coogan have been seen together occasion ally.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-20

The Carnegie Hero Award, bronze medal for courage, was bestowed recently on Mrs. Marjorie E. Cot ta, 27, Oakland, Cal, who saved the life of a man in the Merced River near Newman, Cal, in July, 1888. She saved John Van Run of Bedding, who grappled with two men rescuers in a manner which threatened to drown all three. Mrs Gotta pulled Van Runs legs loose from rescuers, managed to tow him through a stiff current to safety.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-20
IN
 WRECK WITH
 ARMY PLANE
Turns Pursuit Ship Over When Forced Down.
 Estapes Uninjured

ANCHORAGE Alaska. Nov. 20.- Major Dale V. Gaffney, flying from Anchorage to Fairbanks in an Army pursuit ship, made a forced landing at Colorado Station on the Alaska Railroad.
 The plane overturned, but Calf ney who was flying alone, was un- injured
 Major Gaffnoy was forced down by the same weather which pre- vented Boeing bomber from Fair banks to abondon an Anchorage trip.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-20
$l.50

THANKSGIVING DINNER Ripe Olives Crisp Celery Almonds Sweet Pickles Fresh Olympia Oyster Cocktail Fresh Petersburg Shrimp Crab or Fruit Cocktail Hearts of Lettuce and Tomato Salad with French Dressing
 SOUP Consomme Douglas Cream of Chicken Southern Baked King Salmon Portugaise
 CHOICE OF Roast Young Tom Turkey, Chestnut Dressing
 and Cranberry Sauce Roast Saddle of Spring Lamb, Mint Jelly Roast Domestic Goose, Hanover Sauce Special Small Tenderlon Steak, Mushroom Sauce Roast Prime Ribs of Beef Au Jus Mashed Potatoes Corn Pone Baked Squash Candied Florida Yams English Plum Pudding with Hard and Brandy Sauce Hot Mince Pie with Hard Sauce Pumpkin Pie Chocolate Parfait Cranberry Sherbet Coffee Tea Milk
 After Dinner Mints We have special assortment of THANKSGIVING ICE CREAM, including PUMPKIN-Also
 CRANBERRY SHERBET Phone Your OrdersWe Will Deliver Free At All Hours
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-20
ANDERSON FUNERAL
 TO BE HELD FRIDAY

Tentative funeral arrangements for Jack Anderson, who passed away last week, are set for o'clock next Friday afternoon at the Charles w. Carter chapel.
 Anderson was from the Westward and had been a patient at the Gov ernment Hospital for four years. h. torment will be in Evergreen Ceme- tery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-20

Empire Classifieds Payr
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-20
MRS. MOVER IS
 ON TRIP BELOW

Mrs Tom Mover, the former FL len Mize Of this city, now resi- dent of Seward, passed through Juneau scuthboUnd recently 10 seek attention in the States for an infected foot.
 Mrs. Hal Campen also former ly of Juneau, now residing at Sew ard accompanied Mrs. Mover.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-20
KetCE1ikdn Visitors
 Come for Holidays

MT. and Mrs. J. A. Brindle ar rived on the North Coast from Ketchikan. They will spend the Thanksgiving holidays with MT. Brindle's sister and her husband, MT. and Mrs. J. C. Michaelson at the Fosbee Apartments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-20
Body of Pitcher
 Wi!l Be Sent 10
 KeIthikan Home

The body of Ralph Pitcher, victim of yesterday mornings fire on the M. s. Dart, will probably be shipped tomorrow on the steamer North Coast to Ketchikan for burial. Pitch CTS parents, MT. and Mrs. Ralph Pitcher. are resident of the First City. where MT. Pitcher, Sr., is boat harbormaster
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-20

require every officer to devote sev- eral hours every day of the com- ing year to school work, Sergeant Hamilton H. Bond said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-20
EARTHQUAKE
 AGAIN SHAKES
 UP BUCHAREST

BUCHAREST, Nov. 20.-A mod- erately strong earth tremor was felt in Bucharest last night. The city's thousands, especially those lying above the second floors of buildings, were panicked.
 It is definitely stated that the earth shock was the worst since the main earthquake killed thou- sands of persons and did millions of dollars of property damage just before dawn November 10.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-20

The Daily Alaska Empire guaran- tees the largest dail, circulation oi any Alaska newspaper.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-15
BUGS To Play House of David Nine Tonight
SKIPPER, LOWELL
TO HURL CONTEST
Bearded Stars To Give Exhi-
bitiOn Of Famous Pepper
Game At Stadium

Winners of two out of three starts
this season, the Wilmington Pirates
will unloosen their guns against the
bewhiskered baseball veterans Of the
House of David at Legion field to-
night at 8 o'clock.
Manager Bert Kite has announc-
ed that either Norwood Skipper or
Eddie Lowell will start on the
mound, with the remainder of the
Buccaneers lineup the same as last
week.
The David nine, rated the No. 1
mixture of baseball and comedy in
the country, is composed of both
major and minor league veterans
who inject the Daffy Dodger style
into their play.
A feature of their exhibition will
be the Davids' famous Pepper
Came" which has brought down the
house in many bail parks of the
country. This little affair will be
conducted by Ed Hannah, king of
the sports clowns, Joe Darcy, former
Syracuse Chiefs pitcher, and Lou
Parenty, third basernan. Among the
other stars with the bearded boys
are Joe Savoca, who grabbed the
title Of Canadian home u king last
year by hitting 20 circuit smashes,
and Red Handley, Glowing and
slugging catcher.
The House of David lineup will be
as follows: Parenty, 3b; Hannah,
SIS; Darcy, rf and p; Mickey Bell, cf;
Steve Yargo, lib; John Murphy, 2b;
Red Handley, c; Bill Belbuda, If;
Sovoco, p and IF; Lefty Roy Selfton,
p; and Ronnie Gains, p.
The BUGS have victories over The
Citadel and Campbell college, losing
only to Atlantic Christian. Friday
night they will play the Golden Belt
club of Durham and next week will
meet the Eastern Carolina Teachers
college nine.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-15
SENATOR'S DEFEAT
DETROIT, 4 TO z
Effective Pitching By Leon
ard, Hard Hitting Of Wal
ker Gives Mats Victory

DETROIT, May IA. - up - Effec-
tive pitching by Emil Dutch) Leon
ard in the pinches and the hard hit
ting of Gerald Walker enabled the
Washington Senators to conquer the
Detroit Tigers 4 to 2 today.
Leonard gave up II hits, all
singles, but was unscored on after
the first inning when Detroit bunch
ed four blows. Washington also got
II hits, obtaining ten of the safeties
off young Harold Newhouser.
Walker lined a homer into the
left field stands in the sixth after
John Welaj had singled. In the
seventh with two men on the bases
and two out he delivered a run scor
ing single. Walker also contributed
two fine throws that cut down Tiger
runners trying to take extra bases.
The defeat was the third in the
last four games for the Tigers.
WASHINGTON All r TT n A
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-15
Clowns And Crawfords
To Meet Monday Night

The Colored Boys club will spon-
O a game between the Ethiopian
Clowns and the Pittsburgh Craw-
fords at the Legion stadium Monday
night May 20, H. Carl Moultrie,
executive, said yesterday.
Jesse Owens, internationally
known negro Olympic star, will give
an exhibition of his track prowess.
The game brings together the
Clowns, who defeated the Brooklyn
Giants in their last appearance here,
and the Crawfords, members of the
Negro American league.
The sports carnival is the second
of a series of events to be spon-
sored by the Colored Boys club. The
events will start at $50 p. M. Seats
will be reserved for white patrons.