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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1944-03-03
Nelson Describes
Civil Rights Case,
Plaintiff Loses

A Ramsey county jury returned
a verdict for the defendant in a
suit filed by Jack Craven, plaintiff,
against the proprietor of Lenihans
Squaw Point Resort in Northern
Minnesota. Craven claimed in his
suit that he was refused rental of a
boat by the defendant on account
of his race and color Aug. q, a
practice admittedly growing more
prevalent on Minnesota lakes. c..
T. R. Nelson describes the trial in
story below.
By Rev. Clarence T. R. Nelson
1t is not very often that
anyone is inspired in a court
room, as | was on Tuesday as
l sat as a spectator to the
case of Craven VS.. Lenihan in
Judge Clayton Parks court in
St. Paul. The cause of the case
was anything but inspiring, "dis-
elimination on the account of race"
The facts of the case taken from
"creditable testimony presented at
the trial are as follows. Early in
the morning of August 21st Jack
Craven, employee of the Northern
Pacific Railroad and a resident of
Minneapolis, with a Mr.. Miller, and
Ed Sommers, both operators of
recreation places in Minneapolis,
left Minneapolis on a fishing trip.
They were directed by a filling
station operator to Lenihan's place.
Sommers went to one of the build
ings and asked to rent a boat. The
attendant, an elderly man by the
name of Taylor, came out of the
building and walked with Sommers
to the boats. He rented two boats
to Sommers and his companions.
While they were taking things out
of the car and preparing to get into
the boats, they were interrupted
by the yelling of a man, attired
in pajamas standing with a woman,
some two hundred and forty feet
away. According to Craven's testi-
mony the man, who was Lenihan,
the proprietor, said 1--WE don't rent
boats to people of that color or
race"
Taylor, the attendant, was very
apologize and appeared to be very
sorry about the matter. The men
all protested, especially Craven,
who pointed out to Mr.. Taylor that
he was veteran of World War /
and Mr.. Miller is a Spanish
American war veteran. They told
the attendant that they would prob
ably bring a law suit because the
equal rights law of the State of
Minnesota had been violated. Mr..
Taylor said that it would not hurt
him, as he did not own the boats
and he told the men where they
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1944-03-03

Twin City folks and says he en-
joys Sails column and everything
in the popular and well-known RE-
CORDER and SPOKESMAN. We
are certainly glad to hear Norman
is still in the good Of U. S. A, for
the last we heard a couple months
ago was that he was on his way
across seas.
Well, my trans, l guess that's
enuf chit chat and thisa and thata
for the week, but an Be Around"
about the same time next week.
YOUR PAL,
SAL.
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Robert w. Kelley
Park Avenue
Church Speaker

Rev. Robert ". Kelley was guest
preacher Sunday morning, Feb. 81,
in the pulpit of Park Ave. Metho-
dist church, pastored by Rev. Rob-
ert Armand, before a congregation
of 1000.
The theme of Rev. Kelley's ser
mon was Listen to the Lambs" in
which he paid tribute to the late
Nathaniel Dett, composer of the
spiritual of the same name. The
finance committee of the church re-
quested that Rev. Armand invite
Rev. Kelley to speak at the church
again.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1944-03-03
Waters Home
at A nOk a Is
Damaged by Fire

The Waters family home at
Anoka, Mimi, where many Twin
Citians sought refuge from the
summer heat during a long period
of years, was badly damaged by fire
recently. The Misses Helen and
Dorothy Waters, sisters, owners of
the property, now reside in Chicago.
The "Waters Place" served as a
haven to many for entertaining
their out-of-town friends-being the
only country place of its kind near
the two cities.
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IN MEMORIAM

In memory of William Edward Hatcher
who died four years ago, March 8, 1910.
When we are alone and silent
We breathe with deep regret,
For you were ours and we remember
Should all the world forget.
We mourn the loss of you we love,
And did our best to save,
There is no one in this whole world
Can ever take your place.
DIR. and Mrs. Claiborne c. Hill, Bobby
Edward Hill
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IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our dear father,
Stephen Spencer Harris. who left US eight
years ago, February 23, 1886, and our
mother Mrs. Consuelo Harris, who passed
away January 2S, 1889.
Father and Mother, how we miss your
presence and your smiling faces,
But we know that you are resting in
that bright and happy place.
Though on earth you are no more
We know that you are with us as always
before-The Children.
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IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our dear mother.
Mrs. Ella Branson, who passed away two
sad years ago, Feb. IT, 1912.
We think of you in silence,
No one can see US weep;
But many a silent tear is shed
When others are asleep.
Some think that we are not lonely
When at times they see US smile;
Little do they know the heartaches,
That we suffer all the while.
As you rest in your grave, dear Mother,
Your smiles are with US yet,
Our memory is as fresh as ever,
Because we cannot forget.
Frank and Walter Branson, Sr., sons
1t Walter Branson, Jr., grandson with
the Armed Forces in England).
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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks
and appreciation for the acts of kindness,
messages of sympathy and beautiful floral
offerings received from our many friends
and neighbors in the recent loss of our
dear wife and sister, Cora Curry. Special
thanks to the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car
Porters Ladies' Auxiliary, Rev. B. N.
Moore, members of st. James A. M. E.
Church and the Brooks Funeral home
Leonard c. Curry, husband; Stella Roberts,
sister, and William Brown, brother.
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Curd of Thunks
In Menoriurns
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere apprecia-
ton for the many kindnesses shown to US
during the illness and passing of our loved
one, Fred E. Abbey. We are grateful for
the many beautiful floral offerings and we
especially wish to thank Rev. A. ]. Irvine,
Rev. H. w. Bolts, Rev. Stovall, the St.
Peter church choir and Mr.. John Thomas.
Mrs. Matte Abbey, wife: Mr.. and Mrs.
James W. Simms and family; Mr.. and
Mrs Luther Abbey
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IN MEMORIAM

In memory of my dear husband, Will
liam H. Graham, who departed this life
March 4, 1943.
One year has passed since that sad day,
When the one l loved was called away,
God called him home. it was His will.
Sadly missed by his wife, Mrs. Anna
Erah hon
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In Menoridn

On March 8, 1871, Emery A. Lindsay,
our loved one, made the journey to the
Homeland. Our faith in the Lord gives
US the assurance that we must not be sad
because his work is finished and his soul
can rest in peace.
The memory of his sojourn with us will
linger on down through the years.-Carrie
E. Lindsay, wife; Emery w. Lindsay, son.
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Wheatley Sports
on the March
Game Saturday

Although the Affiliations basket
ball tournament doesn't begin until
next week, the Jewish and Negro
teams will tangle on Wheatley
hardwood, Saturday at sos p. m.
The Jewish team coached by
"Dutchy" Strauss will have the fol-
lowing players: "Butsy" Lehman,
University of Minnesota; Wolfen-
son of North; Harold Goodman,
former North high school player;
Rennie Held, formerly of South
high school; Irving Berg, Allen
Shlodar, Sol Schertzer and Eddie
Venokur.
The Negro teams roster includes
Don Strawder, Walt Wilson, Joe
Patterson, Russell Everett, Clifford
Moore, Puzzy Wallace, George Tyr
rel, Leroy Hardeman, J. D. Car
lyle, Ira Allen, C. Austin.
The Phyllis Wheatley Gold Medal
boxing tournament, open to all
boys, will be held March %, % and
25. Boys are urged to sign up now
as Monday, March 20, is the dead
line for entries and all contestants
must be examined by a physician
and weighed in on March 20 at Z
p. m.
Wheatley's boxing card will be
held Monday, April 8, at 8:15 p. m.
FILING FOR
SCHOLARSHIP
IS APRIL Ia
The final date for filing applica-
ton for the $50 student scholarship
being offered by the Adelphaia Club
has been moved up from Feb. 81 to
April IA and will be awarded at the
Halle Q. Brown house annual meet
ing on that date. Students are urged
to make application to either of the
following persons: Mrs. John N.
Patton, 954 st. Anthony; Mrs.
Louis P. Moore, 662 W. Central, or
Miss I. Myrtle Garden, 971 st.
Anthony Ave.
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File No. 59434
ORDER FOR HEARING FINAL
ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR
DISTRIBUTION


State of Minnesota, County Of Hennepin.
Probate Court.
Re Estate Of Anna Guam, Decedent
It Is Ordered, That the final account and
petition for examination thereof and for
distribution, filed herein, be heard on Mon
day, March 10. 1914, at 10 o'clock A. M. by
this Court in the Court House in Mime
apolis, Minnesota, and that all persons in
terested in this estate present objections, If
any, why said petition should not be
granted.
This Order shall be published in The
Minneapolis Spokesman and copies thereof
mailed according TO law.
(Seal)
Witness the Hon. Manley L. Fosseen,
Judge Of Probate Court, this 18th day of
February, 1914.
ERNEST P. LORENZ,
Clerk.
SMITH & SMITH,
Attorneys,
Farihorlk Msppasofa
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could rent boats.
Defense Case Weakened

could rent boats.
Defense Case Weakened
1t seemed to me that the defense
weakened its case by denying that
a woman ran up to the cabin and
told Mr.. Lenihan about what was
taking place at the boat house.
In denying that there was a woman
in the case the defense perjured it.
self in the writer's opinion. The de-
Tense claimed that there were signs
on the road which read "For Guests
Only" Mr.. Craven and his COM
panions said that they did not see
the signs, l am inclined to believe
that the signs were not there at
that time, for as Craven told me
1--WE would have seen the signs, be-
cause being Negroes we would have
been on the lookout for such signs"
What seems to me to be another bit
of perjured evidence" produced by
the defense, was the contention that
Lenihan was not and had not been
for several years in the business
of renting boats to the public, but
that the boats were for the sole use
of the guests that rented cabins"
Scott Represented Plaintiff
The attorney for the plaintiff,
Harry S. Scott of Minneapolis, in
troduced into his evidence a pam
phlet of Lenihan's Squaw Point
Resort, which he had secured from
a tourist bureau in Minneapolis.
In this folder the rates for boats
were listed separate from the rates
for cabins.
In his final plea to the jury of
nine men and three women, all
white, Scott in eloquent terms,
scored the undemocratic practice of
discrimination on account of race,
color, or religion.
l imagine that some of the white
people sitting in the court room
considered much that Mr.. Scott
said, as irrelevant and immater-
ial." But, 1 and other Negroes
sitting in the court room understood
all too we'll what Mr.. Scott was try
ing to get over to the jury. The
mistreatment and continued dis
elimination against the Negro, even
in the North may be considered
irrelevant and immaterial" by
some people, but not by Negroes
and the increasing number of lib
eral whites, who are trying to
understand and help the Negro
in his fight for full freedom in
America.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1944-03-03
TWIN TOWN TIDBITS:

A group of St. Paul gals had
quite a fine time last weekend en-
tertaining some of our soldiers
down at the U. S. o. Center in St.
Paul. The boys, who came from
one of the Southern camps, were
en- route to an Eastern Camp. q.
PVT. ROMANO JOHNSON of
Daniels Field, Ca, has been in
town on furlough visiting relatives
this past week. PFC. EDDIE
ANDERSON of Camp Ellis, Illinois,
was also in town this past week for
a few days visiting his wife and
parents. JOHNNIE and
CATHERINE HARPER'S (the
former Catherine Quarterman)
baby daughter is really adorable,
isn't she? Just heard that
DOROTHY MARTIN, a former st.
Paul lassie, now with the Army
WAC's, recently married a fine
Eastern lad. (And what Mpls. boy
about town feels mighty blue ?
That st. Paul man who has
such a terrific reputation of bein'
one of the leading wolves about
town is liable to get took" yet
cause one of Mpls'. smartest wolf
esses" is on his trail and I mean
she's hep, too. -.
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Hello Everybody:

~@~A-S ~H~1 WY
Well, Sal was certainly one sur
prised person last week when her
friends called to her attention the
fact that E. s., a guest columnist,
had written such grand things
about her. Thanks to E. S. for her
fine tribute to me and also thanks
for the nice column she wrote 4.
Before Uncle Sam upped and in
itiated so many of our men into
his fraternity, the boys round this
time were usually planning their
spring fraternity proms and parties.
Despite the shortage of a lot of
their boys, the MI Chapter of
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERN-
ITY here in the Twin Cities is
carrying on in their usual true
spirit. We hear the fraternity will
be giving a swank spring prom
some time in April and you can bet
your boots that it will be one swell
egant" affair. -.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT:
Did you know that charming
MRS. MARGUERITE COMBS, wife
of DEPUTY SHERIFF HAROLD
COMBS, is mentioning down in
Tennessee visiting her sister and
other relatives? Handsome
EDWIN SIZER will be leaving soon
for Howard University where he
will enter one of the Army's
Specialized Training Courses Of
fered at the Univ. DR.. and
MRS. ]. ". CRUMP recently re-
turned from Chicago where they
attended the AKA Boule. While in
Chicago, they met their daughter,
CHARLOTTE CRUMP POOLE of
Washington, D. c., who spent a
weekend in Chicago also attending
the Boule. MRS. LEAH MAE
MINOR of St. Paul, will be leav-
ing Halle Q. Brown House soon
to enter a college in n. Y. for a
specialized training course. After
finishing her training, we hear she
will probably work in one of the
U. S. o. Centers in Washington,
D. c. Sorry to hear that
DOROTHY HALL PORTER has
been quite i'll. We are glad that
she is well on her way to recovery
now. &. . Could it be that the cute
couple, ELIZABETH YOUNG and
CHARLES NICHOLS, are SEEM
the world through rose colored
glasses these days? We were
sorry to learn that MRS. ". D.
CARTER, wife of REV. W. D.
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(Which of course do not like) my
faith in the true American way is
mistaken.
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Parks Charge To Jury Fair

O"NsA ~ SAA n oA
After the lawyers had completed
their final arguments then came the
inspiring part of the trial to me.
1t was the charge to the jury given
by Judge Parks. Judge Parks, a
youngish looking man with silvery
white hair, pointed out to the jury
very clearly the issues involved in
the case. He gave the charge with
out fear or favor for either side.
Now, that is just what a judge
should do. But, have sat in court
rooms (not in St. PauD and heard
judges prejudice the jury against
the Negro in the case. So, l (and
1 think Rev. Robert Kelley of the
Border Methodist Church who was
with me) were inspired and helped
to hear Judge Parks give the charge
in the excellent and clear cut man
ner he did. 1 thought to myself that
American jury system and other
features of the Constitution are
very good and one great hope of
my people and all minorities in this
nation of ours is in the fair admin
istration of the law as laid down by
the Constitution of the nation.
I have just been Informed that
the jury found the defendant mot
guilty" in the case. am glad that
1 wrote all this story to this point
before / knew the verdict of the
jury, for in spite of the verdict
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ORDER FOR HEARING OF FINAL AC-
COUNT AND PETITION FOR
DISTRIBUTION

fne NO. oUlSV
State of Minnesota, County Of Hennepin,
Probate Court
Re Estate Of Charles H. E. Malmstedt.
also known as Charles H. Malmstedt,
Decedent.
1t is ordered that the final account and
petition for examination thereof and for
distribution, filed herein. be heard on Mon
day, March 81. 1914, at 10 o'clock A. M,
by this Court in the Court House in Min
neapolis, Minnesota, and that all persons
interested in this estate present objections,
If any, why said petition should not be
granted.
This Order shall be published in the
Minneapolis Spokesman and copies thereof
mailed according to law.
Witness the Hon. Manley L. Fosseen,
Judge of Probate Court, this 26th day of
February, 1914.
(SEAL)
ERNEST P. LoRENz. Clerk.
Thomas Vennum, Attorney,
$50 N. W. Bank Bldg.
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song OF THE WEEK:

SONG OF THE WEEh:
Duke Ellington's orchestra can
really swing out on that mellow
tune, do NOTHIN' TILL YOU
HEAR FROM ME-" Park-Your-
Carcass says that's his favorite
tune. Methinks Parky oughta add
one more line such as, DO Nothin'
Till You Hear From Me And When
You Do Hear We Still Won't Do
Nothin' Or Go Anywhere"
ORANGE BLOSSOM SNIFFERS:
Just heard that personable NJ
LEE LUCKEE and A. JAMES
LEWIS of St. Paul are planning to
waltz down the aisle in the none
too-distant future. -.
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CARTER of Pasadena, California,
recently passed away. -.
Sal has nicknamed those three
sharp cats, JERRY EVANS,
SCOTT TYLER and CHARLES
BRADLEY, THE THREE MUS
KETEERS" of the Twin Towns.
Thanks to smiling MRS. DES-
SIZE GRESHAM who called in,
congratulating Sal on the fine
writeup E. S. gave her last week.
If Uncle Sam decides to send
home some of the boys who have
been across seas SEEM active duty,
we hope TALMADGE CAREY, JR.
will be one of the first ones home.
Heard that a fine lookin' Aus
tralian chick is mighty, mighty,
fond of Talmadge tooD HAT
TIE Light, now of Milwaukee,
Wis, was in Mpls. for a short
visit last week while en- route to
Lutsen, Mimi, to visit her par
entS.
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Jl1 4 II q JAN 7 II
Attorneys,
Faribault, Minnesota.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-10-27
Farsighted Boss Didn't
Wish to Set Precedent

The old halloween had very
strong objections to granting con-
cessions to his workpeople.
One day one of the oldest hands
approached him. eff you please,
sir, I would like to have next Fri
day off," he said.
"You want next Friday off, Ell?
What in the world for?"
"Well, you see, it's like this. It's
my silver wedding, and me and the
missus is going to have a bit of
celebrating to do, and we
thought"
"Oh, you did," broke in the en-
ployer. "And tell me one thing:
is this going to happen every rs
years?"
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Coral Sea Divers Easily
Overcome Grip of Octopus

Natives of the Coral sea have
very little fear of strangulation in
the grips of the monstrous octo-
pus. Usually the octopus wraps
it's tentacles about the victims
legs, waist OF neck and breaking
this hold is simple. The native
simply grasps the octopus up
per and lower jaws and, with a
sudden powerful thrust, turns the
mouth inside out. This bursts the
ink reservoir, killing the octopus
and causing the tentacles to I'M
coil.
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Macaroni Variety

More than 80 different kinds Of
macaroni and spaghetti are avail
able in the better-stocked Italian gro
ceries in this country.
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Measure Power

thermometers are devices to
measure the power of motors and
show how much is needed to operate
a machine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-10-27
SEWING CIRCLE PATTERNS
Jumper Frock, Simple Blouse

Pattern No. $500 is in sizes 5, 4, 5,e,7
and 8 years. Size 4 jumper requires IL
yards Of 39-inch material: blouse. V yard.
For this pattern, send IS cents in coins.
your name. address. size desired, and the
pattern number.
Due to an unusually large demand and
current war conditions, slightly more timS
IS required In filling orders for few Of
the most popular pattern numbers.
Send your order to:
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A GAY, pretty little jumper
4 a frock which has the easiest,
simplest blouse to make, wear and
launder you've ever encountered.
Notice that the 'puffs" of the
sleeves and the gathers of the
neckline are just pulled up by
means of a ribbon drawstring.
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highest suspension Bridge

The highest suspension bridge in
the world spans the canyon Of the
Arkansas river in Colorado.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-10-27
Evolution in Watch Making

Early watch makers were usually
locksmiths, window trainers or
blacksmiths-
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fore adopted by the Court Of Appeals, not
inconsistent with the provisions Of the Sec
lions amended or added by this amend
ment, shall remain in full force and effect
proper authority. All salaries now pre-
scribed by law for associate judges Of the
Circuit Courts shall continue to apply to
all judges 0ncluding chief judges) Of the
Court Of Appeals. No member Of the Gen.
eral Assembly at which this amendment
was proposed, IL otherwise qualified, shall
be ineligible for appointment or election
other COURT BY Of hs
in such General Assembly. All appeals
and other matters pending in the Court Of
Appeals on January ], 1915, shall be pro-
as hereby constituted. In the event and
to the extent of any inconsistency between
the provisions OF any section amended or
added by this amendment and any Of the
other provisions of this Constitution or the
provisions Of any existing law, the pro-
visions Of the section amended or added
shall prevail, and such other provisions
shall be repealed or abrogated to the ex-
S5A OF Article III of this Constitution;
provided, however, that in the event Of
any inconsistency between the provisions
of the sections thus amended or added and
tuition as amended by any other amend
ments which may be adopted at the same
time AZ this amendment, 1. e.. at the cleo
tion held in November, 1914, the changes
made by this amendment and all such
other amendments to this Constitution shall
all be given effect.
Sec. 2. And be 1t further enacted, That
the foregoing sections hereby proposed as
an amendment to the Constitution IL Mary
land shall, at the election to be held In
November, 1914, be submitted to the legal
and qualified voters Of the State for their
adoption or rejection in pursuance II the
Constitution of Maryland, and at the said
general election the vote on the said pro-
posed amendment to the Constitution shall
b hy ballot and upon each ballot thsrs