I /• ' St . ft ' r^n The monitor A NATIONAL WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS. Editor $2.00 a Year 5c a Copy OMAHA, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, July 7, 1921. Vol. VII. No. 2. Whole No. 314. DETROIT WELCOMES NATIONAL SOCIETY The Twelfth Annual Convention of the National Association For The Advancement of Colored People Hospitably Received by Citizens of IVlir' Metropolis. Notable Speakers Are in Attendance. % ISSUES IMPORT* \ ADDRESS TO COUNTRY Convention Clearly Defines r %/oles of Americanism for Which Organization is Contending. ^ n Articles to Creed of Associa tion, Which Would Save Con j From Racial Strife., Newark Wins Next Annual,Conference. _ DETROIT, MICH., July 7.—The 12th annual conference of the National As sociation for the Advancement of Col ored People began its session In De tro'L on .Monday morning, June 27th, and continued to Friday, July 1st, in the Second Baptist ehurch. The ses sions were presided over by several of the general officers and some of the more prominent of the delegates. The evening sessions were held in tile Auditorium of the Central High School and at the great Woodward Avenue Tabernacle, which were crowded each and every evening, where great and enthusiastic address es were delivered by the star orators of the association. Many interesting tacts were presented, some of whicn were very new and all very interest ing. The attendance of the convention was far below the statement sent out before the arrival of the advance guard of the organization. What was expected to be 1,500 delegates dwind led to 106. However, what may have been lacking in numbers was fully made up for in enthusiasm and inspir ation. James Weldon Johnson, secretary of the association, was prominently felt and his remarks always seem to more nearly state the desires and needs of the colored people than any other man in the nation. Send Resolutions to llarding. The following message was sent to President Harding: The National Association for the advancement of colored people as sembled in its twelfth annual confer ence at Detroit, by resolution unani mously adopted, thanks you for your message of greeting and good will to this organization. We expressly thank you for your interest in the ef 'frts being made by the National As % soclatlon to secure a just settlement of the most vital of our national ques tions and for the assurance that it !«»•».» i:Ba8BBgjgaaH»HBMasaKBit i: a a i; a tfliarfflRWB*aSa’R!»985gSK18IRHBtS! KiaK!Kj«!K®MB9®>«ge®ilRj8SI®^WR | Nebraska Civil Rights Bill | ' Chapter Thirteen of the Revised Statutes o/ Nebraska, Civil Rights. Knacted in 1893. Sec. 1. Civil rights of persons. All persons within this state shall be entitled to a full and equal enjoyment of the accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges of inns, restaurants, public conveyances, barber shops, theatres and other places of amuse ment; subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law and applicabld alike to every person. Sec. 2. Penalty for Violation of Preceding Section. Any person who shall violate the foregoing section by denying to any person, except for reasons of law applicable to is all persons, the full enjoyment of any of the accommodations, advantages, facilities, or privileges enumerated in the foregoing section, or by aiding or inciting such denials, shall /or each offense be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and be fined in any sum not less than twenty-five dollars, nor more than one hundred dollars, and pay the costs of the prosecution. “The original act was held valid as to citizens; barber shops can not discriminate W against persons on account of color. Messenger vs. States 25 Nebr. page 677. N. 5 W. 638.” H fs “A restaurant keeper who refuses to serve a colored person with refreshments in a R certain part of hi.s restaurant, for no other reason than that he is colored, is civilly li able, though he offers to serve him by setting a table in a more private part of the k house. Ferguson vs. Gies, 82 Mich. 358: N. W. 718,” 1 ._. 1 I(K GREEN RECEIVES GOVERNMENT POSITION Ur. J. U Green, the well-known ex-1 pert mechano-therapist, drugless prac titioner of this city, who In a compet itive civil service examnaton last No vember stood highest in a class of more than 100 applicants, all white except himself, has recently been ap pointed clerk in the Quartermaster's corps at Fort Robinson, Neb. He will report for service July 11. Ur. Green hails fom the little town of Moorhead, Miss., where he began practicing his present profession after finishing the course in the American University, Chicago, 111. He was a i successful teacher in Mississippi for 22 years. CHARLIE ANKEIfSON SLATED FOR N. V COLLECTOR INTERNAL REVENI E (By The Associated Negro Press.) NEW YORK CITY, June 29.—Chas W. Anderson, a colored leader, is slated for Collector of Internal Reve nue at New York City. There is pend ing in Congress a bill recommended fty the Treasury Department, provid ing for an increase in the internal rev enue collection districts throughout the country from 64 to 74. One of the new districts is to be established in New York, to relieve congestion in the Second District, at present presided over by “Big Bill” Edwards. The Sec ond District is the richest one in the country in the amount of tax collected. 32 rounds Boxing at Columbia Hall , 24th and Lake Streets, Tuesday July ! 12.—See our ad. GILPIN AWARDED SPISiGAUN MEDAL • I* Seventh Recipient of the Medal Starred In “The Emporer Jones.” (By The Associated Negro Press.) NEW YORK, July 7.—The Spingarn Medal has been awarded to Charles Gilpin, the actor, who created the role of C’ustis in John Drinkwater's play, “Abraham Lincoln” and the title role in Eugene O’Neill’s play, “The Empor er Jones.” , Mr. Gilpin is the seventh recipient of the Medal, those who received it previously being: first, E. E. Just, in 1910, for researches in Biology; sec ond, Colonel Charles Young, in 1910, for services in organizing the constab ulary in Liberia; third, Harry T. Bur leigh, in 1917, for excellence in the field of music; fourth William Stan ley Braithwaite, in 1918, distinguished poet and literary critic; fifth, Archi bald H. Grimke, in 1919, for seventy years of distinguished service to his country and ^iis race; sixth, William E. Burghardt Du Hols, in 1920, for or ganizing the I’an-Africau Congress. The Committee on Award of the Spingarn Medal is composed of ex President William Hovv id Tr.ft, Bish op John Hurst, Dr. James H. Dillard, Dr. John Hope, and Oswald Garrison Millard. The Medal was presented to Mr. Gilpin at the twelfth annual con ference of the N. A. A. C. P., in De troit on Thursday, June 30. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. Chas. H. Bradford and I-eon Penn have gone into the Real Estate business on the So. Side at 2022 Q St. ! Both tnen are bonded Notaries and are | ; doing good business. C H. BRADFORD and LEON PENN. Our phone—Market 0385. WOMAN RELEASED ON RIOT KILLING CHARGE RELEASED ON BIOT KILLING Carrie Johnson Freed in Death of Detective Wilson Special to The Monitor by Walter J Singleton. WASHINGTON, D. C.,—June 30— The twentieth day of June was mark ed by the release of Carrie Johnson, after having spent nearly two years in prison. The circumstances and details of this celebrated case are too well known to require repetition at this time. Charged with the killing of Detective Sergeant Harry Wilson, during the lamentable race riots in this city two years ago, this young girl of tender years has been the cen ter of a hard fought legal battle in which she had the united support of her race. Convicted of manslaughter before the late Justice Gould of the Supreme Court of the District of Col umbia, the case was recently reopened by Justice Siddons who granted a new trial on the grounds that the girl was in terror of her life when the shooting occured, and United States Attorney John E. Laskey’s entry of a nolle — I ! prosse put an end to the ease after these many months during which ju.s- j tice was permitted to suffer—as the : ultimate disposition of the case so clearly indicates. When the case was at its height and when race prejudice and hatred were at white heat, this case had the first plnce in the news columns with head ings that consumed pounds of printers ink, but now, when the case is closed | with some show" of equity, we find a brief notice tucked in an inconspicuous corner. It is always impossible to secure justice when mob impulse cries for i blood through the smouldering rancor of that unfortunate human trait of race prejudice. It is a relic of savag ery which al civilized peoples should try to put out of their hearts. Great credit must be awarded to j Attorney Benjamin Gaskins, who, from the outset, gave his services j ; without remuneration, and to whose j 'fighting spirit and masterful handling of the case, this girl, in a large meas- j ure owes her release. THE STATE FEDERATION OF COLORED WOMEN’S < LI US The State Federation of Colored Wo men’s Clubs held ;in exceedingly suc cessful session at ».incoln, Neb., June 28 and 29. Thro their untiring efforts they have been able to pay off all in debtedness on their property and hold ings and we are glad to report that they stand today tree from all tneum brances; the burning of the mortgage being sot for a date in the near fu ture. It is an encouraging sign of the times to see our women so closely banded as to successfully carry out plans of such magnitude. (Signed) Mrs. S. K. BROWNbOW, State Organizer MMONITOR ONE BOY 8C0UT >E«8 Last Sunday afternoon Troup No. 2'.! was given a picnic and auto ride. Long before the appointed hour, thir ty happy boys were anxiously await ing the arrival of the cars. Fortun ately three of Omaha's prominent cit izens were not too busy to accompany the Scout Master , Dr. Craig Morris, Mr. James Jewell with his Cadillac, Dr. Hutten with his Holmes, Dr Good en with his Stearns, and Dr. Morris with ills Stearns attended. All cars, filled to their capaci ty, left early in the afternoon for the country. The afternoon was Wood was gathered and wieners roast ed. All returned Joyful over the good time. A picnic will be given shortly at which time many athletic events will be staged. MOSIACS TEMPLARS OF AMERICA The Mosiac Templars of America is a Negi-o Organization, paying an endowment of 1300 at death, and places a monument of stone at the head of each deceased members' grave. It numbers among its mem bers some of the most illustaious men and women of the Race. The late eBcker T. Washington was a member. The Hon. Emmett J. Scott and an army of other celebraties are members. The race may well be proud of this order. Since last Thanksgiving one year ago, 14,838 members have joined the order. .TAKES FIRST VACATION IN MANY TEARS E. W. Pryor, steward of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce and president of the Colored Commercial Club left Thursday night for Washington, and Brooklyn and other eastern ixoints where he will visit relatives. This is the first vacation that Mr. Pryor has taken in several years. At a recent meeting of the Executive Committee of tlxe Chamber of Commerce, compli entary resolutions were passed rela tive to Mr Pryor’s fidelity and effi ciency and as a recognition of his faithful services a month's vacation with expenses of a trip was unani mously voted him. NISTlilt OF COUNT WILKINSON JM A It It IK I) Saturday evening, June 18, Miss Ed na May Wilkinson, youngest sister or Count Wilkinson of Omaha, Neb., and Mr. Oliver Hazzard Perry, prominent in musical circles, were married at the i home of the bride, Washington, D. C. j by liev. 1). E, Wiseman, in the pres- [ ence of relatives and several hundred triends. The bridal party took a hon eymoon trip to Atlantic City and New | York. The presents were, many beau- j tiful and costly. 1*1 LG HIM BAPTIST UHUItCll Rev. Wm. Franklin, Pastor. The pastor preached two very able sermons Sunday. Attendance fine, of ferings splendid, additions two. At 7 o’clock baptising was per formed by PuBtor Franklin. Messrs. Walls, Sutton, Goodlet and Mrs. J. Robinson are the new Superin tendents, general, senior, junior and primary respectively. New clubs are being born, new or ganizations a.e oeing launched, and older ones are being perfected. All of which means that the church is put ting on new life. Vacational and bible school begun last Tuesday, and will last four weeks. tilts JULIA 1IUDL1N AP POINTED DELEGATE Mrs. Julia A. Hudlin, wliq recently resigned as Welfare worker has been appointed by Governor McKelvie as a delegate to the Northwestern Federa tion of Colored Women’s Clubs which meets in Phoenix, Arizona, this month. RETURNS FROM DETROIT CONVENTION Henry W. Black, president of the Omaha Branch of the N. A. A. C. P., who went as a delegate to the National Convention held in Detroit last week returned Monday morning. Mr. Black is quite enthusiastic over the work done at the conference. SUBSCRIBERS, PLEASE'NOTICE If the little pink label on your paper reads 7-1-21 it means that your sub scription is now due. Many subscrip tions fall due with this issue. The Monitor needs the money, oadly. Please pay your subscription prompt ly. STATISTICS SHOW DECREASING BIRTH RATE The Total Numerical Increase in Population of Color During I^ast Decade Two-Thrds of a Million. Of This Increase 472,418 or Nearly Three fourths Was In North and West. (By The Associated Negro Press.) WASHINGTON, D. C. July 7.—The rate of increase in the Negro popula tion, which is not perceptibly affected by imigration, is by far the lowest rate | during the past 30 years, its percent age of increase having declined from 18 per cent between 1890 and 1900 to 11.2 per cent during the following de cade and to 6.5 per cent during the 10 years ending January 1, 1920. Such data as are available in regard to birth and death rates among the Negroes in dicate that the birth rate has de creased considerably since 1900, while the death rate has not changed great The total numerical increase in the Negro population during the decade was 635,250. Of this increase, 472,418, or nearly three-fourths, took place in the North and West, while only 162, 832, or about one-fourth, was reported for the South, despite the fact that about 85 per cent of the total Negro population is still found in the South. MAY NOT REBUILD “LITTLE AFRICA” Building Laws Mill Prevent Them From Restoring Homes in Devast ed District. Promises No Officiate Mill Be Spar ed and Incriminating Evidence M’ill Be Given to Grand Jury. TULSA,—An order extending fire regulations to cover 35 blocks of the devastated Negro dis trict here was issued today by the j city commission and was regarded1 ; by officials as marking the passing of the old Negro quarter. The regu | lations prevent the erection of any buildings that are not fireproof. Frame structures will not be per mitted in the zone, and this, it is be lieved, will prevent Negroes from re building homes in the area. The action was expected to force the Negro residents into a new dis trict farther removed from the busi ness section. Say Negroes M'ill Gain While Negroes will be unable to erect homes on the old sites, busi ness men pointed out that they would profit financially by the move. The j property with fire restrictions, will i be much more vaulable for business purposes, it was said. Prominent business men declared j that Negroes who owned property in the district would be able to sell it now for more than it was worth for merly for residence nses. Then it was j pointed out, they would have enough i money to buy property in another district and erect better homes than they had before the riots City Not Liable The legal committee of the board | of public welfare today made public an opinion holding that persons who lost property as a result of the riots and incendiarism could not hold the city or county liable for damages. Secret testimony bearing on the causes of the race riots was taken to day by Attorney General S P. Freel ing who convened a court of inquiry to get names of individuals responsi ble for the clash. Several prominent Negroes were! among the fi rst to be called before the attorney general. They were ex- j pected to name the Negroes who took the lead in the march upon the courthouse last Tuesday night, which precipitated the general fighting. Attorney General Freeling declar- i ed that he would go thoroughly into any causes which might have contri- i buted to the riot and would respect I no persons or agencies. ‘Law Made for AIT “This inquiry will seek to find the facts as to the inception of the riot and if it could reasonably be pre vented by the peace oficers. If in securing this evidence individual acts of violence such as murder, arson or burglary is found, it will be present-1 ed by' me to the grand jury to be im panelled tomorrow by District Judge Biddison. NOTICE To insure your news appearing in the curent issue be sure to have it reach us not later than Tuesday night of each week. If your news is late we cannot get it in. Our forms are locked up for press Wednesday morning. We want the news. Please see that it i reaches us on time. “The investigation will be abso lutely impartial. No honest officer who has done his duty need have anything to fear while at the same time no shielding must be expected. The law was made for all regardless of color or politics and in the serious situation which confronts Tulsa no such considerations can be for one moment entertained”. —Muskogee Phoenix June 7, 1921. DISTRICT CONFERENCE MEETS IN ST. JOHN S The Sunday School Convention and District Conference of the Kansas and Nebraska Conference of the A. M. E. Church attracted large and enthusias tic congregations at St. John's A. M. E. church during the interesting ses sions held there last week. The ses sions occupied Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday was given to the Sunday School Convention. Rev. J. A. Paine, Presiding Elder ably pre sided throughout. Friday night there was a special preached by the Rev. Mr. Knight. Several outside ministers were present, as well as lay delegates. The Rev. W. C. Williams pastor of St. John's contributed much to the suc cess of the meeting. ST PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN Rev. Russell Taylor, Pastor. Twenty-one persons communed Sun day. It was an enjoyable time. Among our visitors were Mrs. T. H. Slater of the Radcliffe Memorial Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Ga., and her sister, Mrs. Emma Smith, and the Rev. and Mrs. M, H. Wilkinson. Rev. Mr. Wilkinson assisted in the services. Our efficient elder, John A. Hardy, has temporarily placed his boys in Father Flannigan’s Home. Later he contemplates sending them to one of our schools, Swift Memorial College, Rogersville, Tenn. Christian Endeavor services were interesting. Miss Addie Thomas, pres ident, will lead the meeting Sunday evening. Some special features w'ill be a recitation by Miss May Wilson, i music by St. Paul's Male Quartette and other special music. Topic Serv ice. Solo Miss Dolores Johnson. The Sunday School will have charge of the services Sunday morning and will give a Children’s Day program. EPISCOPAL CHL'KCH OP ST. PHILIP, THE DEACON An increasing number of strangers j and newcomers are attending the serv ices and becoming interested in the Church. The sacrament of Holy Baptism will be administered to children at the 11 [o'clock service Sunday morning. Proparatins are being made for the annual parish and Sunday school pic nic which will be held at Elmwood • Park, Thursday, July 21. Mrs. W. L. Turner of 3222 Charles St. has just returned from the East where she had been visiting eight months. While away she was in Ohio and Illinois. Miss Beatrice Black, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. II. W. Black of 2923 I North 25th Street returned from Oak land and Los Angeles, Calif., Wednes day, June 29, where she had been vis iting for the last year. 1 ANNOUNCEMENT 1 I I Mme. H. L. Massey is now in charge of the new miliin- X ;j; ery depart mnt of the Cooperative Department Store, 1516-18 •{• N. 24th St. She assumes her duties with a wealth of exper- % X ience and training, having been connected recently with t «Q» X some of the largest millinery establishments in Chicago. £ £ She solicits for her business the liberal patronage of all j •{• friends and those who have to buv millinery goods. X 1 | Madam H. L. Massey f i i SLOGAN: “The Monitor In Every Home And I’ll Help Put It There”