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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-08-04
NEGROES URGE
RIOT INQUIRY

DETROIT. The National
Association for the advancement
of colored people announced July
28 it had presented to Mayor Ed
ward Jeffries a detailed statement
of charges of acts by the police
department and others in the re-
cent race riots.
Through its special counsel.
Thurgood Marshall, the assoeia-
ton asserted that affidavits il
had taken ARE more than suffi-
Client to justify calling of a spec
ial grand jury"
The associations announcement
followed the rejection by Prose
cutting Attorney William E. ow-
ling of a request by a subcommit-
tee of Mayor Jeffries' interracial
peace board for a one-man grand
jury investigation of the riots and
the prosecutor remarks that the
N. A. A. G. P. and the Negro
press had been contributing fac
tors to the rioting of last June
81.
'They used 'persuation' rather
than firm action with white riot
ers while against Negtoes they
used the ultimate i'm force--night
sticks, revolvers, riot guns, sub
guns and deer rifles.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-08-04
THE RIOTS

1t was Pearl Buck who wrote in 1941 in a letter to
"The New York Times:
90. the real point is that our democracy does no.
and subject coored race, and ought make up
minds as to what we want and then accomplish
it. If the United States is include subject and ruler
peoples, then let be honest about it change
Constitution and make plain that Negroes share
the privileges of the white people True would then
be otalaran rather than democratic; but if that is
what want, let say and let tell the Negro
Then the white Americans will be relieved of
sy of hypocricy and the coored people will where
they are"
In that paragraph the root of the race riots
which swept Los Angeles, Mobile, Beaumont and Detroit
within period of thirty days We doubt that Axis agents.
such, planned, organized, and stages the riots 1t is
accurate and realistic to say that the rioters fol-
lowed the Axis line.
The riots occurred because there is in America be-
lief on the part of great groups of people, in every stra
tum of social political and business life that the Negro
must not be permitted to share citizen equal
ty with other citizens in the privileges rewards and
sponsibiies of American democracy. There are some
who believe differently, but although their number has
grown they still constitute ineffective minority
This belief is nurtured and buttressed with all man.
ner of material disseminated through every available
channel The result has been deeply planted conviction
that the Negro American is person apart that he
does not deserve and must not be given the
accorded other Americans.
So, when he asserts himself, he inevitably must
Continued last page)
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-08-04
HOODL UMRIOT COSTS HARLEM Gives
Five Million Dollars
RIOT EPIDEMIC RACES In HARLEM
HOODLUMS LEAD PARADE; SIX DEAD

last night to round up soldiers
on leave and get them out Of the
area.
Renewed clashes came within
an hour after Mayor La Guardla
had gone on the air for the sec
ond time and called on the de
cent, law-abiding citizens of Har-
lem" to help curb the wave Of
disorders, declaring:
"A large number of extra po-
licemen have been assigned and
the reserves have been called
out. All traffic is being detoured.
and all liquor stores will be clos
ed until further notice.
The situation appeared under
control after the additional po-
licemen and firemen went on duty
early in the day with arrests con-
tinuing.
This was not race riot" the
mayor declared; there was no
conflict between groups of our
citizens. What happened was the
thoughtless. criminal acts OF
hoodlums, reckless. irresponsible
people,"
During one of the clashes 100
Negroes gathered outside an
Eighth Avenue pawn shop and
booed four patrolmen as they ar
rested five Negroes inside. Some
of the crowd threw rocks inside
the store and policemen remain
ed inside with their prisoners for
an hour and a half until an
emergency police truck with 20
policemen arrived and rescued
them.
Meanwhile, the prisoners ha-
rangued the crowd to Go homo
and get your guns and get US out
of here"
The policemen said they arrest
ed the five Negroes while they
were stealing cameras. golf clubs
and othr items and charged them
with unlawful entry.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-08-04
HATE STRIKES
COST THREE
MILLION HOURS

DETROIT, Mich. = Strikes In
this area to prevent employment
and upgrading of Negro workers
have cost the war effort nearly
three million man hours, the U.
S. Department of Labor revealed
this week.
In a report supplied at the re-
quest of the NAACP, the Depart
ment of Labor stated that be-
tween the three-month period of
March / through May 81. 1926
man days of work in U. S. war
plants had been lost to the enemy
because of racial bigotry. The De-
partment of Labor lists protests
against the upgrading of Negro
workers as the chief reason for
these strikes.
Other reasons recorded are:
hiring of colored workers and
demand for separate sanitary IA
cilities; placing of Negroes in
production department; hiring of
Negro plant guards; and refusal
to work with Negro toolmakers.
The War Production Board es-
Inmates that an additional one
million man-hours were lost by
the Detroit riot.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-08-04
new ELLIOTT CAFE, 1903 JACKSON ST.
MARKS new EPOCH in RACE BUSINESS

To serve the hundreds of din
ers, the Cafe maintains a well
equipped, fully stocked butcher
shop. Mr.. Leon Wells, chef de
Cuisine, directs its operation. He
is ably assisted by A. B. Morton,
William Stewart Billy Johnson.
Jimmy Poynter. William Melon
aid and Mrs. Sarah Palmer. Mrs.
William Kirk, assisted by Doro-
thy Martin is chief cashier.
Mr. Fred Ray, Maitre de Hotel
is also general manager, Under
his direction are 13 pleasing wait
resses who greet you with a
pleasant smile:
Connie MCGEE, Della Brendelle,
Ann Coleman, Alice Wilson, Vel
ma SESSIONS, Kitty Blackwell, Ha-
eel Wise, Lucy Wilson, Avis Da-
wilson, Marvel Stanford, Corine
Dickery and Susie Williams.
So many fine compliments are
daily paid the genial hosts, they
feel embarrassed but much pleas
ed.
No visit to Seattle is complet'
unless you have dined at tn,
| New Elliott Cafe.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-08-04

Bishop Noah W. Williams OF
the 9Th Episcopal District of the
A. M. e. Church and wife will
arrive in Seattle August 18th to
preside over the Annual Confer
ence of the Puget Sound district.
All Methodists in Seattle n d
the Washington area are a-flutter
as this conference will no doubt
be the most successful ever held
in the Northwest.
Rev. L. r. Hayes, pastor of
First A. M. e. Church, Seattle.
host to the Bishop and delegates
of the conference together with
the officers and members of the
First Church are sparing no
pains to make this session Of the
Annual Puget Sound Conference
a glorious success. The reception
to the Bishop and Mrs. Williams.
and other Church dignitaries,
Tuesday evening, August 18th,
promises to make history in the
social annals of the LIST A. M. E.
Church.
The public is cordially invited
to attend. Come, see and hear
what the A. M. e. Church is do
ing in the way of spiritual and
financial progress.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-08-04
THE OLD "BUC-BOO"

Northwest Enterprise
The sudden flare of racial antipathy in Dayton,
Southeast Washington, based womans' per-
sonal misfortune with "short of dark complexion
reminds of the old "Bug-boo of "jimcrowism that
seems to be slowly, but surely creeping in on the Great
Northwest
The case in itself - while being regretable and of
the type that strs the defense of womanhood
- is still isolated and for the Police to ham
die and solve and not for whole community and its Of
fcias to up its hind-legs" to visit VEN
upon large group of working strictly be
cause of color and ancestry In this instance
further strongly reminded of beloved Southland
where, frequently, innocent men, women and children
are driven beaten = MANNED and murdered = where
good homes and business places wrecked and burned
all because foolish ignorant member of their
cal group supposedly commits the ''well know crime
against Southern Womanhood". We recall the most
cent instance in Beaumont Texas where the in
the ultimately admitted she had not really been
saulted.
In the instance of Dayton Southeast Washington
State, person injured and other person
(unknOwn) the offender = but the whole community
suffered strictly because of a shortage of
and would still be facing loss valuable food
assets = had not somebody along to correct thG
"bungle"
We hold brief for Japanese Americans nor
Mexican Nationals - but if they are good enough to
work for any apr of this effort they are good
enough to at least enjoy unrestricted freedom as such
= in the so-doing.
The Enterprise would be glad to join in any educa-
ona campaign that might teach the people some of the
fundamental principles of Human Rights Anything else
in these times when democracy is on trial. is nothing
more than FALSE-FACED DEMOCRACY and LOUD
MOUTHED AMERICANISMl
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-08-04
FORMER DOWN AND CUTTERS
MOURN DEATH OF WIN. H. STEEN
BY E. 1. r.


The death of Serg. William H.
Steen, retired. brought sorrow to
the hearts of many Race men.
Many of the mournrs were men
whose hearts had often been glad
dened by his generosity. Many,
bereft of homes, were annually
comforted every Thanksgiving
Day when he and his big heart
ed wife were hosts to scores OF
Down and Cutters. So elaborate
were these annual feasts that
men who enjoyed the comforts of
home often eluded the watchful
eyes of the guardian to share
them.
The sergeant was not forgot
ten on his journey down that
Lonesome Road" The beautiful
floral offering was just small
token of the high esteem in which
he was held. A goodly sprinkling
of Race friends joined in his last
rites. Tears filled their eyes as
they passed in review.
1t Is doubtful If any of Serg.
Stems friends were more visibly
affected than Johnny Campbell
and Donald Wormley. Both shar-
ed his confidence. Both will miss
a loyal friend.
Serg. Stems death recalls the
passing of his trusted assistant
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-08-04
MASONS MEET
MINUS GRAND
MASTER SIMMS
BY j. A. (Jack) Johnson
STAFF Correspondent

The Most Worshipful United
Grand Lodge F and A NJ OF
Washington and its jurisdiction
will convene in Annual Commu-
nication at Seattle, August s. 8
and 10th, saddened by the
knowledge that the mightiest
link of all has been broken in
their chain. Since the las I
Annual Communication held at
Portland. Oregon in July 1912,
Grand Master Joseph T. Simms
has passed into the great beyond
from labor to reward.
He was tenderly laid to rest
by his brethren in a little ceme-
tary in the fertile Yakima valley
where with his beloved compan-
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ion he enjoyed many OF the hap
piest years of his life. And there
surrounded by birds and flowers
and trees = things that God has
personally touched, he now sleeps
in peace. Far removed from hui
man suffering, safe in the arms
of his Maker, waiting patiently
for the general resurrection,
when God Himself has declared,
Even the grave shall give up its
dead"
At the time of his passing for
some reason, no publicity was
made to appraise the general pub
lie of his death, to describe the
processes and strength of his
longings and ambitions nor the
things which inspired him in his
day. and having been closely as
ISOLATED with him for a period
of seven years as Grand Lecturer
and Deputy Grand Master, this
tribute is thus inspired.
The literature of the civilized
world is rich with tributes paid
by gratitude, love and admira-
ton to the great and honored
dead. These tributes disclose the
character of nations and the
ideals of the human race. In
them We find the estimates of
greatness - the deeds and lives
that challenged praise and thrill
ed the hearts of men.
When a great man dies, one
who has nobly fought the battle
of life, who has been faithful to
every trust and has spoken his
Continued on rage -
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NEW YORK. Aug. 2. - Mayor
F. H. La Guardia imposed a
1890 p. m. curfew upon the Har-
lem District today after declaring
the disorders in which six per-
sons died and 201, including "A
policemen, were injured. had been
brought under control.
The mayor announced that a
committee of 1900 persons. most
ly Negroes, armed with night
sticks and wearing Identification
bands, would aid authorities in
patrolling Harlem's streets to-
night in an effort to prevent re-
currence of the disorders.
Mai. Gen. Thomas A Terry,
commanding the Second Service
Command, said he would not de-
clare Harlem out of military
bounds. General Terry, who con-
ferred with the mayor, said, how
ever, that all soldiers in the dis
trict would be asked to state le-
climate reasons for being there.
A total of $50 persons were ar
rested as footing of stores con-
tinued. Six thousand policemen
were on duty in Harlem and all
police leaves were cancelled.
The disturbances were touched
OFF WIN a white policeman shot
and wounded Negro soldier,
who police said, attempted to in
terfere with the arrest of Ne
gro woman in a hotel lobby.
A white man walking along
Lenox Avenue near 18th Street
was attacked by a crowd of Ne
groes. Two Negro soldiers. walk
ing nearby, ran to the victims
aid, ordered the assailants to get
away and then escorted the man
to safety in a subway station.
Special policemen were placed
on duty ON subway trains and in
subway stations.
Six trucks carrying armed
troops were sent into the district
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-08-04

In attendance when the Grand
Lodge convenes Monday:
Nj. W, e. J. Brown, Grand
Master, Spokane, Washington; r.
W. r. D. Bird, Grand Treasurer,
Portland, Oregon; r. w. w. H.
La Belle, Grand Lecturer, Port
land. Oregon; r. W.. F. U. Har-
ris. Deputy Grand Master, Ia
coma, Washington; r. w, E. A.
Campbell, Grand Secretary. Seat
tie. Washington; N. Solomon, P.
G. M. Everett. Washington.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-08-04
Small Town Mayor
Mimics The Duce

Racial strife which flared up
early last week in the farming
town of Dayton, Columbia Coun-
ty, and stopped operations of a
large cannery when hundreds of
Mexicans and REPRESENTATIONS
left their jobs, has entirely sub
sided and all workers were back
at their posts.
Field agents of the w. M. c.,
who were ordered to investigate
the sudden closing of the big
food-processing plant operated by
Blue Mountain Canneries, Inc,
reported that all of the 400 were
at work.
The federal men were sent to
Dayton on instruction from A. F.
Hardy, deputy regional director
of the w. M. c. The cannery en-
ploys 10 Mexican nationals and
230 REPRESENTATIONS.
Dayton's mayor, Gus Hanson,
last night rescinded an order he
issued July 20 which prohibited
the Mexicans or Japanese-Ameri-
cans from appearing in any sec
ton of the town other than the
main street. The order, was is
sued, according 10 w. M. c. In
vestigators, when a Dayton wo-
man asserted that she had been
assaulted by a man of short stat
ure and dark complexion.
The w. M. C. office here was
informed, however, that neither
the Dayton police nor the City
Council would take any restric-
tive action upon the woman's pro
test and that finally the mayor
acting without Council approval
issued the order which aroused
the cannery workers.
THE ORDER:
Notice is hereby given, by
the undersigned mayor, sheriff
and chief of police that all males
of Japanese or Mexican extrac-
ton or parentage are restricted
to that area of the main street
of Dayton, Wash, lying between
Front ST., and the easterly enc
of Main st.
1.-THE aforesaid males of Japa
nese and or Mexican extraction
or parentage are expressly for
hidden to enter at any time an!
portion of the residential dis
trict of said cnty under penalt.
of law.
"The foreg going describeI
males are further expressly for
hidden to use any portion of tn
residential district of said cit
when travelling to and from thei
place of employment in the cit
of Dayton.
THE above restrictions shal
become effective Immediately.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-08-04
M. W. U. G, Lodge F & A M
Convenes, Seattle

A large number of delegates
accompanied by many visitors
will attend the Grand Session M.
w. United Grand Lodge F. & A.
M. when 1t convenes in Seattle
next Monday. The session is sche-
duled to last for three days I'M
less otherwise ordered.
The following officers will be
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-08-04

host, William "Shag" Weir, who
safeguarded Stems social regis
ter Of eligibles for his annual
feast. Steen found much amuse-
ment, when Weir refused to is
sue invitations to his friends,
Campbell and Wormley. Weir
termed them "Chislers.
The Northwest Enterprise joins
the many others in extending
deepest sympathy to the bereaved
family, aside from our sorrow
at the passing of a friend.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-08-04

Sandy, returned to Seattle, after
an extensive evangelistic tour ex-
tending from coast to coast.
After visiting his father, Rev.
]. r. Swancy, Longview, Texas,
he visited Dallas, Texas to see his
niece. Clotile Gloria Swaney.
Rev. Swancy persuaded her to
make Seattle her home. She is at
present domiciled in the home of
her uncle, 2107 E. James and
much pleased with her new sur
roundings.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-08-04
Rev. JudsOn Swancy
Ends Long Tour

The Rev. Judson Swancy, pas
tor of The Little Church by the
Side of the Road, and his son,
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-08-04

The Victory Quintet, Negro Ar
lists of Atlanta, Ca, appearing
in concert Thursday, August IL,
8:15 p. m. at First A. M. e.
Church, 1928 l4Jn Ave, will
also give away $500 in War
Bonds to the one making a per-
feet score in Biblical Quiz.
The questions will be asked
during the intermission by EN-
anuel Mansfield. LIST tenor and
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-08-04

Keep off Date August IL,
Grand Reception for Bishop
and Mrs. Noah Williams,
First A. M. E. Church.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-08-04

Dance with Noble SissIe
and his Orchestra, August
23rd at McEIrOy's Palm
Gardens, Portland, Oregon.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-08-04

Kirk and Norris two progress
sive Race men, surcharged with
energy and effervescent enthus-
iasm entered a world of business
unexplored by theiA. But the die
was cast. Thy could neither stand
still nor go backward. Like our
heroes in the jungles of the Pa
cific their progress was marked
by inches. feet and yards. They
never turned back. Today they
face a rising sun and their goal.
On Saturday, July "a. the old
Elliott Cafe was dismantled and
the enthusiastic employees march,
ed into the new home of the Ell
lott Cafe.
Completely Modern
The Cafe reflects the wisdom
and fore-thought of Kirk and
Norris to make 1t the finest OF
its kind on the Pacific Coast. II
is a thing of beauty. The spac-
ious horse shoe counter, seats SO
the booths "a to AS. A beautiful
banquet room seating 6 to IL is
reserved for private parties.
A ravenous appetite is almos
satisfied by feeding upon th'
beauties of the cafe. soft lights
and the pleasant smiles of will
ing mattresses, preceding AM
service.
A de lux dinner, moderated,
priced, features the daily menu
Service a la Carte, with every
thing the market affords is al
ways at your service.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-20
School
Pools May
Not Open

Despite a city council resolution
ordering it done, there is some
doubt today whether the plrks
and recreation commission will be
able TO open swimming pools in
Detroit high schools on five-day-
a-week basis. because of the man
power shortage.
John J. Considine, parks and
recreation superintendent, Sc d
that his staff was short II male
swimming instructors. Because OF
this shortage, pools have been
kept open as little as one day a
week.
Councilman Rogell told mem
bers of the council that the open
ing of these pools would keep boys
and girls off the streets and out
of trouble.
I'VE agree with him." Consi-
dine said. but we are not opti-
mistic about getting men TO
supervise this swimming. We
have substituted women for
men In nearly every branch of
recreation work, but we can't
use them to supervise boys
swimming"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-20
T From State y

- II -. - Photogra pt
- by rlme. Sac Photorraphe

-Four men from the Detroit
metropolitan area and three from
outstate were included in a list
of POI soldiers today revealed by
the war department 10 be held by
Germany as prisoners of war.
Those from Detroit are:
First 1t Carlos ". Burrows,
1Oll Ferdinand
Tech. Sgt. Wilson c. Elliott
1917 Ohio
PVT Walter p Matthews, 1921
Log Cabin
Staff SGT Walter c Wawrzy-
mex. 1920 Norwalk. Hamuamck
Other Michigan men are
STAFF Sgt Howard L. Covert,
Lakeside
staff SGT William + Howard,
New Boston
SEtLoAa W Townsend,
Norway.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-20
Unmarried Wife
Of Soldier Mute
at Fraud Hearing

Sally Ruth Glashoe. %, of
Sault Ste. Marie, stood mute
today on arraignment before
Federal Judge Picard on an
indictment charging her with
using the mails to defraud in
obtaining a soldiers dependency
allotment.
The soldier. 1t Homer john
son Page Jr., of Lansing. awaits
court-martial at Fl. Richardson,
Alaska.
According to Thomas p. Thorn
ton, assistant u. S. attorney, Miss
Glashoe and Page were friends
while he was stationed at Fl,
Brady, near her home.
Later, when he was transferred
to Alaska, she followed him there,
allegedly posing as his wife, re-
naming until the war department
ordered soldiers families removed
to the United States.
On government expense, Thorn
ton said. she was returned e
Lansing, where she arranged fol
bank TO receive the checks
Page, according to Thornton, re
quested the allotments while Mis-:
Glashoe was in Alaska.
The attorney estimated the
total amount of fraud at $500
No date for trial has been set
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-20
Flying Cow
Gift Of SiciIian Farmer
Flown TO Egypt

LONDON. July 20 CUP)--The
Evening Standard reported from
Cairo today that COW a Gift 70
the Allies from a happy Sicilian
farmer-had arrived Htlr "a 4a,...
across the Mediterranean IN a
heavy bomber
The farmer presented the COW
10 a high ranking Allied officer
and insisted the gift be taken to
headquarters as a token Of Sicily s
welcome 10 the Allies
The officer tactfully suggested
that the owner hold the animal I'M
trust until Sicily capitulated. The
farmer looked offended In deS-
peraton. the officer finally said
he would load the COW in a
bomber and ny her 10 Egypt.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-20
Mother of Detroit Battle Hero
Worries Most About His Ankle

When Mrs. Adam Borycz. 1926
Halleck, read in The Detroit
Times that her only son. Edward.
-, was one of the heroes of the
American invasion of Sicily. she
was not surprised, just puzzled.
Edward, along with Pvt. AL
GriebStein of Boston. Mass. held
the town of Agrigento from 9
a m. Friday until the following
day.
They were instrumental in the
capture Of more than 5000 Axis
prisoners.
Edward hand-grenaded ma
chine gun nest, killing four Ital-
ians.
HURT HIS ANKLE
Italian and German prisoners
surrendered so fast 10 him that he
sent them TO prison camps I'M
guarded. But all Of that failed to
surprise Mrs. Borycz.
"No," she said, Edward was
like that. But what I can't un-
derstand is how he got into
Sicily.
II thought he was in a hos
pital in North Africa, suffering
from a fractured ankle. Look,
here's a letter ! got last week.
telling me how he fell out OF n
jeep and hurt his ankle"
4 worried look came over Mrs.
BorycZ' face
81 do hope he win take care