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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (May 22, 1925)
I THE MONITOR I | a WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARILY TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT OMAHA, NEBRASKA, BY THE MONITOR PUBLISHING COMPANY Entered as Second-Class Mali Matter July 2, 1915. at the Postoffice at Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of March 3, lt>79 THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS_-... Editor W W. MOSELY, Lincoln, Neb---Associate Editor LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS----- —Buslnesa ManaQ«e SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2 00 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 — . v v ■ > •>v*X«X-> :: 4 ARTICLE XIV, CONSTITUTION OF THE % UNITED STATES | Citizenship Rights Not to Be Abridged !! 1. All persons bom or naturalized in the LTnited States, 4, ! I and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the £ |! United States and of the State wherein they reside. No X '<! state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the I! privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor * ;; shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or prop- X 1« erty without due process of law, nor deny to any person !! within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. X ;; * , ■♦«<XX“XX"XXXS,<“X"X"X"X“:“X"X"X"X“X“!-<*JX,v,X"X"X"X"X ,X"X ——gg LET’S DO OUR SHARE In October Omaha is going to entertain a convention of unimaginable proportions and of far-reaching influence. It is the American Legion Convention, which will bring to the city, so we are advised near ly 200.000 people. In other words Oma ha's population will be doubled for the ! time being. It is estimated that among the delegates and visitors there will be about ! 2,000 colored delegates. The Theodore Roosevelt Post in co-operation with Oma-1 ha Post of the American Legion is leaving no stone unturned to do its part in the entertainment of all legionaires. We know that our citizens will lend their whole hearted co-operation. Provision must be made for the housing and entertainment of these hundreds of thousands of visitors. Let's all do our share in extending cordial welcome to the city’s guests and in pre paring for their coming. The Monitor while urging our people to do their full share desires to bring to the attention of our leading citizens the necessity of their seeing to it that all guests who come are treated as American citizens without the I embarrassments that certain narrow-mind-1 ed people will be disposed to impose upon \ some of the city’s guests. Omaha has an ; unprecendented opportunity to prove that she is truly an upstanding, broad-minded democratic city. DOES OMAHA WANT SLUMS? OMAHA prides itself on being a city without slums. Slums, technically speak- \ ing. mean a badly congested, unsanitary, low dirty district of a city, mainly in- ] habited by a poor and generally criminal ; population. With the wide expansive ter- j ritorv of Omaha there is no reason for the existence of such districts. If build ing regulations are rigidly enforced and the cupidity of grasping landlords is re strained Omaha will have no slums. It is to avoid such a condition as this that The Monitor desires to call the attention of the City Commissioners to a small tract of land, less than 200 feet square, on the comer of Twenty-first and Paul streets, upon which are crowded no less than eleven good-size dwelling houses, crowded so closely together that they are a menace to health and morality. These houses are at present occupied by poor, and we be lieve, respectable colored tenants. Such congestion as this, however, is an in cipient slum. We cannot understand why this narrow strip was not included in the condemnation proceedings for the Muni cipal Playground, as should have been done. Left as it is it will be to the pro posed playgrounds as a silk hat on a naked Hottentot But whether it is in eluded or not our city authorities ought not permit the owner of that land to jam it full of houses in such a manner as he is doing, backdoor of one dwelling virtu ally opening into the front door of the dwelling behind it. Omaha has sufficient land to make such congestion as this im possible. If Omaha wants no slums such 1 crowding as this must be stopped now. THE DEED OF A MAN TOM LEE is presumably an untutored Negro such as are to be found in large numbers in the Southern states where educational opportunities for black men are largely circumscribed and restricted. He knows the Mississippi river. Recently a government steamer turned turtle. Many of the passengers sank into a watery grave. Tom Lee rescued thirty. He imperilled his life to save others. They were all white persons, most of whom no doubt despised him because he was black, and if he had been injured would have denied him admittance into a hospital or their homes, lest his presence there would have defiled them. He thought nothing of that. He simply saw human beings in peril and did his duty like a man. They are ac claiming Tom Lee a hero. A fund to purchase him a home has been started. Like the slave who saved St. Michael's, Tom Lee can ask, “Tell me, ye who can, if the deed I have done before you be not the deed of a man?” May his deed, matched by others of his race, compell America to recognize and treat the black \merican as a man, nothing more, nothing less. SET GOOD EXAMPLE A BUSINESS man the other day told a certain young man if one of your col ored papers is for this project and the other is against it, of course, nothing can be done. He was able to inform the gen tleman that both papers were for it. As an example of united action and senti ment, when it comes to matters of racial policy and uplift, The Monitor and its contemporary, The New Era, are a unit. If we can get our racial forces to act as unitedly as our two local race papers do we as a group will soon get somewhere. Our papers are setting a good example of pulling together for the common racial wellfare. Let others follow our example. GOOD MANNERS AN ASSET GOOD MANNERS is a most valuable assett. Courtesy and flippancy may pro voke a laugh among the shallow pated but only court contempt from the thought ful. Cultivate good manners and shun all impoliteness and boorishness. ...Coming... 1 THE HOUSE BEHIND THE CEDARS 1 The story of a handsome young white millionaire’s passionate love for a beautiful mulatto girl . . . and the j discovery. An amazing parallel to the famous Rhinlander j case. I ' i i v THE NEGRO’S CONTRIBUTION NOT NEGLIGIBLE | :: _— i !; x A moment’s thought will easily convince open-minded X !! persons that the contribution of the Negro to American X !! nationality as slave, freedman and citizen was far from X < > negligible. No element of American life has so subtly and X • • yet clearly woven itself into warp and woof of our thinking ' ’> and acting as the American Negro. He came with the first > explorers and helped in exploration. His labor was from < > the first the foundation of the American prosperity and £ • > the cause of the rapid growth of the new world in social and j* ; ; economic importance. Modern democracy rests not simply y ; on the Striving white men in Europe and America but also £ ;; on the persistent struggle of the black men in America for j' • ’ two centuries. The military defense of this land has de- y ; pended upon Negro soldiers from the time of the Colonial £ ; wars down to the struggle of the World War. Not only does ? ; ; the Negro appear, reappear and persist in American litera- y ; ture but a Negro American literature has arisen of deep y ■ significance, and Negro folk lore and music are among the X ! choicest heritages of this land. Finally the Negre has played x ; a peculiar spiritual role in America as a sort of living, ? ' breathing test of our ideals and an example of the faith, ? I hope and tolerance of our religion.—Du Bois, “The Gift of X ; I Black Polk.” | 1 nnitii 1 f "TAKE YOUR HAT OFF” Why should Colored America “stand for everything?” There are those among the whites who are in clined to want to handle us as they would a suit case—pick us up and lay us down, stick us in a corner and kick us around, according to their prejudi cial whims. We have certainly had a helluva mess of this in America. In a most amazing manner, protest a gainst this was made in W'ashington last week by Miss Hallie Q. Brown, representing the women of the Race. The reaction of this event, in not only stiffening our own back bones, but in serving warning to American whites that we have reached the limit in submission, cannot be estimated at this time. Throughout the country, we predict, there will henceforth be ringing protests against the damnable American practice of segregation. We have preached and protested against it, and written against it, lo these many years, but it takes such an event as the one in W’ashington, to properly emphasize it. Two things remember: Hit the iron while it is hot; take off your hat and bow low to Miss Hallie Q. Brown. She is the salt of the earth.—Editor Associated Negro Press. I The OMAHA W AITERS’ ASSOCIATION The regular weekly meeting of the club was held at the club rooms, 2427 Lake street, Monday evening. May 18, It was a most joyous meeting. Announcement v as made by the director of a donation of $92 from the Ad-Selling League to help furnish the club rooms. They were at a loss to find words to thank them. Long live the Ad-Selling Club! They are off! The Omaha Country club opens up its season Saturday, May 23. Tony Jackson is headwaiter with the fol lowing crew: Allen Kennedy, J. D. John son, Essex Williams and William New some. You know Tony. East time. Saturday, May 23. the Oma ha Field Club opens up its season with J. W. Brooks as headwaiter, and the fol lowing crew: R. Kicks, L. Reed, N. Jef ferson, old warhorse Mr. Pace. You can't lose, Brooks. W'e are pleased to announce that Mr. A. T. Jordan, our popular caterer, has been given the concession of the dining room of the Highland Club for the sea son. He will be assisted by Mr. George Lomax. Your knowledge of the game spells success. One of the newest pleasure clubs of the city is the J. 0. C Club De Luxe. If doing things and class count for anything then De Luxe is right. 100 per cent mem ber of the association. Mr. P. Smith, pres ident. Mr. C. M. Andrew*, motored to Lincoln Sunday. Mr. H. Bartlett of the U. P. service pulled in from Denver Tuesday. Looks the same. 0 you, kid! Usher Graves made his first visit to the club rooms Tuesday. One look! “Give me the pen and ink!” Nuff sed. W'e regret the leaving of our old friend, D. Simpson. It’s like tearing down an old landmark. He leave* next week for Oakland, Cal., where he will make his future home. He is going in business with his brother-in-law. Good luck! C. H. Sprigcs, Correspondent. A farm census of Nebraska is now being taken by the federal govern ment along with that provided for by congress for all other states, as a re sult of a movement started by the ag ricultur&l committee of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. This census was authorized by con gress through a bill passed in 1922 appropriating the funds necessary for it, after the Omaha Chamber’s agri cultural committee bad pointed out the need for a census of farms each five years.. This was brought to the attention of the Chamber of Com merce of the United States by the Omaha Chamber, and the national or ganization, in turn, brought it to the attention of the presider* and con gress. Inadequacy of the 1920 census fig ures for purposes of comparison was pointed out by the agricultural com mittee in its resolution. Inf’ated land values in 1919, the failure of the 1920 census to set forth the farm mortgage and indebtedness by counties and state, and the correct ratio of indebt edness to actual values, It was shown, made the last census inadequate and misleading. It also was urged that the five year count should include statistics on ownership and tenantry of farm lands by states and counties. THE WHATNOT COLUMN By Robert P. Edwards (For the Associated Negro Pressl What was the Armister Case? One morning in August. 1834. the United Stales Steamship Washington sighted a ship which flew no pennants and responded to no signals, off Montauk Pt., I. L, Up on investigation the Washington discovered the mysteryship to be the Armisted, a slaver, whose human cargo had revolted, taken command and were trying to gel bearings in order to return home to Af rica. Through the courts of the United States the owners of the ship tried to gain possession of the slaves I whom they des ignated as pirates) and freight; but Jus tice Story of the supreme court declared the owners’ proceedings unlawful, which decision resulted in the slaves being re turned to Africa and freed. Who was Andrew Bryant? One day in 1788, a Negro slave had the temerity to call upon the citizens of Sa vannah, Georgia, to repent, believe and be baptized, for which he was publicly whip ped. Undaunted, he continued to preach for which offense he was imprisoned and upon being released, again preached and with renewed fervor. He was again cast into prison, his persistence finally made such an impression on the civil authorities that not only was he left unmolested but his master gave him the use of a barn for his meetings. The persistent preacher was Andrew Bryant, and the bam, the birthplace of the First African Paptist church of Savannah. Who was "Little" Steve? Estevancio, or Little Steve, wbb one ofi the few survivors of the Narvaez expedi tion which was wrecked on the coast of what is now Texas in 1528. Little Steve with two other companions wandered over the plains of Texas and Mexico, finally reaching Mexico City. In 1538 he led an expedition and discovered what is now iluv states of Arizona and New Mexico. He was killed at Cibbola, N. M., in a battle with the Indians who have handed down to their posterity wonderful tales of the brav ery of the Black Mexican with Chili pep per lips. HOOSIT? He was bom in Maryland and became the foremost actor in the history of the race. His talent was first discovered by Edmund Kean, and in 183*1 he appeared in London, England, as Othello to Kean's lago. His performance attracted world wide attention and he was decorated by the king of Prussia. He died in Poland in 1867. Bang I First Gun Fired For Funds AMERICAN LEGION CARNIVAL To raise funds for Legion National Convention here in October Help to entertain the boys who fought to make this country safe for democracy Given by ROOSEVELT POST NO. 30 at 24th and Grant Sts. May 21st to 31st Plenty of Fun Everybody Welcome - ! COMMITTEE: R. L. WILLIAMS DR. J. A. SINGLETON FRANK BLACKWELL. i % j GEN. DUNCAN ADDRESSES ROOSEVELT POST Last Friday night the rooms of the Col ored Commercial Club were filled to their capacity at the regular weekly meeting of the Theodore Roosevelt Post of the Amer ! ican Legion. General George B. Duncan and Anan Raymond, c >mmander of Oma ha Post, delivered addresses. General Duncan urged interest and enrollment in the Citizens Training Camp, and Com mander Raymond spoke on the approach ing la-gion Convention and pledged the heart', co-operation of his post in provid ing for the colored l.-gionaires who will attend. Dr. W. W. Peebles designated several practical civic matters in which the Omaha post could be of assistance to their colored comrades, such as securing teachers in our public schools and similar i vital matters. Count Wilkinson, editor of The New Era, and Rev. John Albert Wil liams were called upon for remarks. The former spoke briefly of the Citizen's Train ing Camp and the latter stressed the ! point, that it was up to the Omaha Post and the influential citizens of Omaha to see to it that when the convention meets here in October that all our guests are treated as American legionaires without any distinction as to race or color. WESTERNER HEADS THE LIBERTY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (Continued from Page One) racter and great ability whose life was devoted to the welfare of others. Under his guidance and direction, our company has grown to tremendous proportions and although he is no longer with us, his ideals shall con tinue as our ideals, his methods as our methods. As a result, of these ideals, clean methods and admirable service our company has had a record of steady achievement, stability and fine r morals not only in the home office ,and the field but among policyholders and stockholders." , Dr. Bousfield who is highly regard ed in Chicago where he is identified with numerous activities among them being membership in the board of management of the Y. M. C. A., and the Urban League will continue as medical director of the company in addition to his new duties. _ WOMEN’S PROTEST PLAINLY DECLARES RUBICON REACHED (Continued from Page One) It is argued that there are no excep- ! tions to this rule; that it is not a | threat, but a mere statement of fact. If Washington sets the example, other parts of the country will cheerfully follow. The world is told that 400,000 form er service men, their families and friends, feel that American hypocri I sy in social and political justice should . cease. Colored Americans have an enviable record of loyalty but this loyalty cannot be expected to thrive on segregation, (discrimination and prejudice, declare these people. Se gregation, like lynching must go, I Colored America is declaring with re I sounding voices that can be heard in all crevices of. the Capitol and in all ! nooks and comers of the White ! 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Time to Plant that Garden We invite the readers of this paper to patronize our handily located plant and seed store for anything you may need for the garden or lawn. We carry a full line of GRASS SEEDS, VEGETABLE AND FIAJWER SEEDS Also Hardy Shrubs and Plants of All Kinds at Reasonable Prices When you see a beautiful garden you will usually find the seed came from the old reliable— ^ Home Landscape Service Telephone JAckson 5115 24th and Cumin* Street* x~x“x~x~x~x~x~x~x^~x*<~x-<~x~x~x~x*«x*<x YOU CAN HAVE THE KIND OF JOB YOU I f ARE LOOKING FOR £ by listing your name and telephone number with •£ o i ALFRED JONES Catering and Employment Office 1322 DODGE STREET AT. 9547 £ t WKJKlMWMMKDaWKBtWmWii! ' KMiMiMVOMBUX 1 LET 1)8 PAY YotJ 6% ON SAVINGS | -We Treat You Right STATE SAVINGS & IX)AN ASSOCIATION § N. W. Corner 19th and Douglas Street* Bankers Reserve Bldg. | vxmitKM^xMx^mataxRM/f iBmaKBBSoaamaaaagoiiagasgsmamiHmaMiMa I niMWiE m stmniwntt n.1 I Corner 14th and Dodge Streets Tel. 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