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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 19, 1924)
The monitor A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARILY TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS __ PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT OMAHA, NEBRASKA, BY THE MONITOR PUBLISHING COMPANY Entered ;m Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Postoffice Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of March 3, 1879. file REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS -,---.— Editor W. W. MOSELY, Lincoln. Neb__Associate Editor LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS___Business Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00i A YEAR; $1.25 6 MONTHS: 75c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Application Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone WEbster 4243 ■** X“X“H~X~XK“XK~X~XHVX~X~X~X~:“X~X~X~X~X~X~X~X~X~X~X~:~X' v *i* ARTICLE XIV, CONSTITUTION OF THE ? UNITED STATES Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged 1. All persons bom or naturalized in the United States, * X and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the X 2 United States and of the State wherein they reside. No ;!* f state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the X privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor X X shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or prop- * f erty without due process of law, nor deny to any person X within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. X n * * ♦*X~X“X~X“:-X~X“X“X~X“X"X"X“:“X-X"X"X-:"X":"X"X"X"X"X"X-X “WOE UNTO YOU SCRIBES, PHAR ISEES, HYPOCRITES” THE great founder of the Christian | religion had utter disdain for any and all forms of pretensions in pro fession, but above all he despised that class of people who paraded under the guise of “reformers”. Those who placed their own estimate on their personal character and worth. These He called scribes, pharisees and hypo crites. And He denounced them as “blind guides,” “whited sepulchres.” Unfortunately for society today, we have far too many of that pharisee type of so-called “reformers” who try to thrust their own wills and moral standards upon other people. They attempt to regulate the conduct of the home and fireside. They arrogate to themselves authority over govern ments, religion and courts. The chief of these is the hooded order directed by Kloaked Kleagles and sheeted knights. A noted example of this nefarious activity was exhibited in Newark, N. J., on the eve of the Wills Firpo contest, Sept. 11. After failing to force the color line by all other means, representatives of this order appeared before Federal Judge Run yon of the Newark district seeking a warrant for the arrest of Firpo, ob viously for the purpose of getting pos session of him for sufficient time to block the fight. The judge was quick to see through the scheme and blunt ly denied the request, and the fight went off as per schedule, leaving so ciety no worse off than it would have been had the affair never happened. “For ye are like unto white sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful out wardly, but are within full of dead men’s bones and of all uncleanness.” -- THE WILLS-FIRPO CONTEST — gy winning a clean cut decision over Firpo last Thursday at Boyles! Thirty Acres, Harry Wills has at last fought his way through every con ceivable obstacle to a logical chance at the world’s heavyweight crown j which is perched tremblingly upon tne head of Jack Dempsey. Like his predecessor of ebony hue, Wills had a long and hungry struggle to get in direct line for the title. The result was not altogether surprising to those who know Wills. He is a clean fellow. He patiently1 swallowed all the insults that were heaped upo nhim by colorline artists and fought his way out In addition i to his undisputed right to challenge Dempsey, his last fight netted him j the largest sum of money he ever' gained from a single engagement. The Monitor is no fight promoter, but it extends its best wishes to Wills for the splendid way in which he ac quitted himself, and hopes that he will maintain his newly acquired success with the same honor and credit he has done in the past. SCIPIO JONES AND THE ARKAN SAS CHANCERY TT IS with profound congratulation that we note the election of Scipio Jones to the second highest court of the southern state of Arkansas. It j is a signal honor which comes to few, if any, of our group in Dixie. Surely it was from shear force of merit that a colored man has been honored thus j in that section of the country. That. Judge Jones has quite sufficient pre paration and ability to fill his new po sition with credit to those who thus honor him, is not doubted in the least by any of us who know the man. Ac tual merit will sooner or later force its way to recognition regardless of where and i nwhom found. i A PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE FROM RACE \ \ I PREJUDICE 4 \ \ By Morney Williams | y (For the Associated Negro Press) 4 I /'"V GOD, who hast made man in Thine own likeness and 4 ;: I 1 who dost love all whom Thou hast made, suffer us not, X ;; because of difference in race ,color or condition, to 4 <> separate ourselves from others, and thereby from Thee; but y !l teach as the unity of Thy family and the universality of S{ \; Thy love. As Thy Son, our Savior, was bom of an Hebrew 4 mother and ministered first to His brethren of the House 4 \! of Israel, but rejoiced in the faith of a Syro-Phoenician wo- y ;; man and of a Ror \an soldier, and suffered His cross to be | ;; carried by a man 1? Africa, teach us, also, while loving and 4 !' serving our own, to enter into the communion of the whole y I! human family; and forbid that, from pride of birth and X ;; hardness of heart, we should despise any for whom Christ 4 «; died, or injure any in whom He lives. Amen. 4 plllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll^ mss / . 1 Do You Take a Race Paper? 1 mmmm " *— " " ' " _~ 9 255 I- Subscribe Now for | The Monitor | $2.00 a Year 1 The Monitor wishes for Judge Jones every success that may come from faithful and laudable services in the performance of his duties, and adds its expression of absolue confidence in his ability to do the same. LINCOLN NEWS Mrs. Anna Tolies, who has been staying with her daughter, Mrs. Tv elyn Johnson, for the past two years, left last Monday for her home in Natchez, Miss. Miss Mary Nelson is said to have accepted a position as a teacher in Roger Williams University, Nash ville, Tenn. She is to leave for there soon. Mr. C. W. Dickerson of Omaha, M. G. M. elect of the A. F. & A. M. of Nebraska and purisdiction, was in the city Sunday conferring with P. G. M. R. H. Young. Rev. I. B. Smith went to Grand Island Sunday. Mr. anti Mrs. W. Artis entertained the Utopian Art club at their home last Thursday night. A very nice time was had. Mr. A. B. Mosley entertained Miss Ruth Collins and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Collins at dinner at Mr. Chas. Gant’s restaurant last Sunday at 5 p. m. Praise and covenant services were enjoyed by the members of Mt. Zion Baptist church last Sunday morning. In the evening the choir gave a very unique musical program. The Sun day School and B. Y. P. U. had nice services. Mr. Jason "Nelson and wife of Sa lida, Col., were called to Lincoln on acount of the death of his sister, Mrs. Hattie Burns, last week. , Miss Irene Rums of Kansas City, Kans., was called to Lincoln on ac count of the death of her grand mother, Mrs. Hattie Burns, last week. Mrs. Laura Johnson, now of Chi cago, is here visiting relatives and f riends. Rev. Fairly of the Refuge Baptist church held quite r.n interesting ser vice at the church last week. It is said that he is trying to work up an interest in the membership of the church. Mrs. W. C. Wilson, mother of Mrs. E. J. Griffin, has returned to the city. The Utapian *Art club is working for a basket-'social to be given soon. Hear Mrs. Cora Russell of Omaha in her famous readings at Mt. Zion Bap tist church Tuesday night, Sept. 30. Rev. M. C. Knight conducted his services in the usual manner at the A. M. E. church Sunday. His sermons were interesting. The Sunday School and aid societies had their services. The members of Mt. Zion Baptist church are looking forward and plan ning for their big financial rally in I’v Courtesy of Omaha Chamber of Commerce.) Running Races at Ak-Sar-Ben Field—Now Going on Daily, Rain or Shine October. Rev. H. W. Botts will re um from the national Baptist con vention and will fill his pulpit Sun day, Sept. "21st. Miss Ruth Hickman returned Sun day afternoon preparatory to entering high school. Mrs. Fanny Young is doing her best as chairman of the Saturday Serving club of Mt. Zion during September. It is said that the Holiness people are creating quite a sensation in their camp meeting. Many are attending merely out of curiosity. Rev. M. C. Knight of Quinn Chapel is making good on his dollar money. They are expecting to carry quite a delegation to conference. The C. A. S.’s met as the residence of Mrs. Richard Houston for their outing. On account of rain Thursday they had an indoor picnic. Messrs. R. H. Young and Sidney Thomas motored to Fremont and Wa hoo Saturday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Houston have had as their week end guests Mrs. Foster of Omaha Mrs. and Miss Ruth Hickban and Miss McFarland of Frankfort, Kans., who motored home Saturday. We detect quite an influx of stu dents coming into the city for school ing. It show's that Lincoln is fairly well on the map of learning. Mrs. Houston was at home Sunday : from 3 to 6 in honor of Mrs. Alexan der. Refreshments were served by Mrs. P. L. Moore, Dorsey and Holmes the first and second hours. Mrs. Lela Flippin rendered several choice se lections. Mrs. Alexander of Atchison left for her home Monday after an enjoyable two weeks’ visit with her nephew, Mr. Houston. A charming tea was given by Mrs. ■ Edward Dorsey Friday afternoon at her beautiful residence in honor of her j aunt and cousin, Mrs. Cowan and Christensen, of Roekport, 111., Mrs. Alexander of Kansas and Mrs. Smith of Omaha. Autumn flowers were used for decoration. Forty guests were present. Mrs. Blanch Johnson, who has been ] renewing old friendships among Lin coln people, left Wednesday morning; to visit relatives in Orleans, Neb., j from which place she will return to her home in Kansas City, Kans. Mrs. Bell, sister of Mr. Lyons, left for her home in Seattle, Wash., Wed nesday morning after a delightful vis it of two weeks. Card of Thanks We desire to express our sincere' thanks to our many friends and neigh bors for their many kind words and deeds of sympathy and beautiful flor-, al offerings extended to us during the illness and death of our beloved moth er and sister. Mrs. Emma Dean, Mrs. Lillie Sayles, Albert and Jason Wilson. I I VICTOR and COLUMBIA Phonographs Two World Leader* to Choose From Thi* is the only store in the city where you have the op portunity to select from two •iuch world-renowned phono graphs. 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Corner 19th and Douglas Streets Hankers Reserve Bide, § The Monitor Is Fighting YOUR BATTLES—BOOST IT! I ROSS DRUG STORE i Ltet us serve you. Prompt, free delivery £ WE 2770 and 2771 2306 No. 24th St >m WVWW/UVWWVWWAAftWWWAVbW^WWVW^WbwS __ _-»__ Nebraska Civil Rights Bill Chapter Thirteen of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, Civil Rights—Enacted 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 amusement; < subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law and applicable alike to every person. Sec. 2. PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF PRECED ING SECTION. Any person who shall violate the fore going section by denying to any person, except for rea- : sons of law applicable to all persons, the full enjoyment of any of the accommodations, advantages, facilities, or privileges enumerated in the foregoing section, or by I aiding or inciting such denials, shall for each offense be 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 against persons on ! account of color. Messenger vs. State, 25 Nebr., Page ! ! 677. N. W. 638.” “A restaurant keeper who refuses to serve a colored person with refreshments in a certain part of his res- i taurant, for no other reason than that he is colored, is civilly liable, though he offers to serve him by setting a table in a more private part of the house. Ferguson vs 1 | Gies, 82 Mich. 358; N. W. 718.”