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I NEBRASKA’S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS
THB REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor.
$2.00 a Year—5 Cents a Copy. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, JULY 23, 1926Vol. XII.-~No. 4.Whole Number 574
BE A GOOD CITIZEN-REGISTER! VOTE!
HUNDREDS STUDY
RACE RELATIONS
AT RECENT MEET
Inler-Barial Speakers of Both Baces
Being Given Frequent Opportu
nities to Speak on College
Platforms.
Suhjert Is Given Prominent Place on
Many Southern Conference Pro
grants, and Challenging
Attention.
Ml DENIS GREATLY' INTERESTED
Blue Ridge, N. C. This summer, as for
several years past, the study of race rela
tions has been a major feature at the many
important gatherings held at this popular
conference [mint, and the inter racial mes
sage has reached thousands of people in po
sitions of influence and leadership. Among
the meetings so far held in which the sub
ject has had a prominent place have been
the Y. W. C. \. and Y. M. C. A. Student
Conferences, the Missionary Education
Conference, and the Y. W A. Com
munity conference. In all these therr have
been group discussions or platform ad
dresses featuring race relations and great
interest has been manifested.
Dr. Mordecai Johnson, recently elected
president of Howard university presented
the subject liefore the men students in a
powerful address that made a profound
impression. Two colored students. Wesley
Elam of Hampton institute and R. 1. Boone
of Shaw university, were present hv in
vitation as fraternal delegates and were
entertained by the conference for severs1
days, making a very favorable impression
upon the hundreds of while students in at
tendance from all over the southeast. At
the Missionary Education and Y’. W. C. A
Conferences R. B. Eleatter, educational di
rector »f the Commission on Inter Racial
Co-Operation, presented the cause on the
platform and liefore u mmdier of discus
sion groups, as he did also at the Y. \k.
C \. Industrial Conference at l-uke Jtin
aluska.
ft is generally admitted that one of the
oios| powerful recent trends in the South is
the great interest which student groups
are manifesting in this subject, as indi
cated by the fact that sixty curriculum
course* in race relations are conducted in
principal southern colleges, in addition to
a great many volunteer study and di«
cushion groups. inter-racial speakers
white and colored—are also being given
frequent opportunity to speak on college
platforms. The significance of this de
velopment is in the fact that the thoughtful
students of today who are. interesting them
selves in this question will lie the leaders
of tomorrow.
LIBERIAN CORPORATION SEEKS
TO INTEREST V. S. NEGROES
Monrovia, Liberia—According to an
announcement made by A. C. Faulk
ner, president of the Liberian Produce
exchange and Chumber of Commerce,
at Monrovia, Mrs. Sarah Branch, vice
president of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of
the corporation, will tour the United
States in the effort to interest Amer
ican Negroes in establishing home
steads in Marshall, Liberia. As an
Inducement to American Negroes the
corporation is offering free transpor
tation to a limited number to sail
Pece.mber 26, 1927.
The Liberian Produce Exchange and
Chamber of Commerce was organized
and incorporated a year ago, with an
authorized capital of $200,000 by Mr
Faulkner. The purposes of the or
ganlzaztion are to provide equipment
for farmers, to encourage the cultiva
tion and sale of Liberian products, to
promote a Liberian merchant marine,
to promote manufacturing anil in
every way promote the economic de
velopment of Liberia.
REGISTER NOW
To Vote at Primaries
August 10
You Must Register by
Friday, July 30.
REGISTER NOW.
I N.A.A.C.P. ASSISTS NEW JERSEY
MAN ATTACKED BY MOB IN
ATTEMPT TO DRIVE HIM AWAY
An effort on the part ol a white mob
ut Palisades Park, N. J., to drive William
P. Adams ol New York front a newly pur
i chased home located at 128 Brinkerhoft
avenue. Palisades Park, N. J., brought
prompt action by the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People,
when Ali. Adam- appealed to the Associa
tion for aid. Mr. Adam- owns a home in
! New York city, but wishing to provide for
liis wife and 3-year-old son a residence in a
less congested community purchased a
home in Palisades Park. Before closing the
deal Mr. Adams asked specifically of the
real estate broker anil the while nwiu rs of
the house, if there would be any objection
to his occupying it on the part of the
neighbors. Being assured there would bo
no objection, the deal was consummated.
Mr. Adams and his wife were welcomed
In the neighbors. Upon making prepara
tions to move into his new home, Mr.
Adams was threatened by person- living
more than a mile from the house, among
the threatened being several of foreign
birth and a number of whom are unable to
speak English. Several mass meetings wi-rc
held and veiled threats were made. Fearing
for the safety of his wife and child, while
lie was at work in the postoffice at New
York city, Mr. Adams appealed to the as
sociation for help.
The association immediately took up the
matter with Governor Moore of New Jer
sey. Mayor ffeder of Palisades Park, and
Sheriff Sherry of Bergen county. Mr.
Adams was also furnished with a letter
to Oliver Randolph, a prominent colored
attorney of Newark, who reports to the
N. A. A. C. P. that as soon as Adams
presented his letter he “called up the po
lice headquarters in Palisades Park, tit
sheriff's office and the office of the prose
cutor of picas of Bergen county, and, aftei
much trouble, finally got a promise from
the sheriff's office that an officer would be
placed on guard at Mr. Adam’s house be
ginning at 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon,
July 9. the date on which Mr. Adums
moved in.”
Governor Moore, in a letter dated July
13 to the N. A. A. C. P., advises that he
has referred the matter to “local author
ities, who have entire jurisdiction in mat
ters of this kind. Mr. Adams should pre
sent hi* complaint to the mayor of the
town in which he lives, and where he is ,
entitled to the same consideration as any
other citizen, and I have no doubt that he
will receive it.”
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ACTS TO CURB PROFANF. SIGNS
—
Trenton, N. J. By the A. N. P.)—
Commissioner Ihll of the New Jersey mo-:
tor vehicle department is to make an ef
fort to revoke the licenses of motorists
who display offensive signs beneath re- j
gislration plates. One of the signs to
which he particularly objects reads: “If
you can read this you are too damn close."
HARLEM TO HAVE LITTLE
THEATER.
New York.—America’s first little
community theater, owned anti man
aged by Negroes, will be opened this
fall in the heart of Harlem’s large
colored population. The building has
just been bought by the Frogs, Inc..
and will be converted into a 299-seat
playhouse, equipped with stage, seen,
ery, dressing-rooms and modem light
ing effectB.
The Progs were organized some
years ago. Among the incorporators
were Bert A. Williams, Bob Cole, Geo.
E. Walker and James Reese Europe
One of the alms is to encourage dra
matic art among Negroes by providing
an outlet for plays written by talented
members of the race.
The officers of the Frogs, Inc., are
Lester A. Walton, Rosamond John
son, Alex Rogers, R. C. McPherson
and Jesse A. Shipp.
SCHOOL BLOWN IIP; EIGHT HURT
Miami. Fla. (By the A. N. P.L Fol
lowing disapproval by residents nf the
proposed erection of a school for Negroes
in the neighborhood, the school was blown
up hv an explosion in which eight work
men, two white, and six colored, were
slightly injured.
EDITORIAL
WE have called attention to the fact that less than fifty per
cent of the colored people of Douglas county who are eligible to
vote have qualified as voters. They have failed to register.
If any one whose age and legal residence in the state entitles him
to vote has never registered, or has moved since he registered, in
case he did register, must register before he can vote. Voting
is not only a privilege, but a duty. It is therefore most important
that every intelligent citizen should conscientiously cast his ballot
for men and measures which he or she honestly believe to be for
the public good. It is a duty to seek information concerning can
didates and concerning public measures and support by one’s vote
such men and measures.
We can readily understand why so many of the newcomers
from the south fail to exercise the franchise. They were not al
lowed to vote in the south, as a rule. Of course, there were a few'
exceptions, but generally they were not allowed to vote. In cases
where they did, one of the qualifications for voting was the pay
ment of acertain sum called a “poll tax.” Intimidated and dis
frachised, quite naturally they feel that they have no voice
in the choice of public officials. They were denied the ballot there
because it is well-known that the ballot, rightly used, is the free
man’s most powerful weapon. The ballot is more powerful to win
justice and right than is the bullet. And because of its power for
righteousness and good government no one should fail to use his
ballot.
To put the matter very plainly your vote or mine may deter
mine, for example, whether the man who is chosen as sherriff, will
protect a prisoner from a mob, or weakly turn him over to a mob.
Such exegencies have arisen in more places than one, and may
again arise. Your vote and mine determine who the president of
the United States shall be, who our congressmen, who governor of
the state, judge of the court, who mayor of the city, who mem
bers of the Board of Education. Every office within the gift of
the people is determined by your vote and mine. If, therefore,
we do not care what manner of men shall be elected, fair or un
fair, just or unjust, honest or dishonest, then of course we ougnt
not register or vote. But who is so unpatriotic and indiffernt as
to say it makes no difference to him who is elected?
There are sinister influences at work which would circum
scribe our opportunities and eurtail our rights of citizenship. To
these unfriendly forces and agencies we as a people cannot be
indifferent. Our protection s to be found in a wise and intelli
gent use of the ballot. Let us see to it, then, that every potential
voter of our race in this country, registers and votes. Nominate
your choice at the primaries and vote for your candidate in No
vember.
SEE OMAHA’S BUFFALOES-A GREAT
TEAM-PLAY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Omaha Western leaguers Return Home Tomorrow from Suc
cessful Road Trip. Are Crowding Des Moines and
Oklahoma City for League Leadership
The Omaha Western leaguers, our Buffaloes, return home
tomorrow from one of the most successful road trips of the year.
Sixteen straight games are on the schedule for the present home
stay. .....
About two weeks ago the Buffs left Omaha in sixth position
in the standings and on Friday of this week were in third place
and crowding Des Moines and Oklahoma City closely for the lead.
The return of “Happy” Hollohan to second base and the pur
chase of Catcher Mondino, along with the coming of hot weather
has brought the team out of a bad slump and they are beginning
to acquire their rightful standing in the league.
On Wednesday Manager Burch secured Pitcher “Red” Rob
erts from Oklahoma City via the waiver route, and at the same
time farmed Malicky, a pitcher, to Marshalltown.
Roberts should just about round out the Omaha pitching
staff. It has been the pitching that has been the cause of Oma
ha’s rather low standing, for the Buffs have stood at the top of
the swatting column all year, and have a substantial lead at that.
One game is on the ticket for Saturday afternoon with a big
double-header* for Sunday afternoon. With favorable weather
conditions the largest crowds of the season should wedge into the
park during this home stay.
All loyal fans should see Omaha’s great team in action Sat
urday and Sunday and may be assured that the league leading
Oklahoma City’s Indians will make it plenty tough for the aspir
ing Ruffs. Great games can be expected.
Saturday’s game commences at 3:30 and the first game Sun
day is scheduled for 2 o’clock. Box seats can be secured at the
City National Cigar Store.
ENTERTAIN FOR NEWLY WEDS
Dr. and Mrs. Craig Morris enter
tained at a delightful dancing party
last Friday night at the Hanscom
Park pavillion complimentary to Mr.
and Mrs. Elmer Morris of St. Paul,
Minn., who were married there June
27. A large number of guests were
there to extend congratulations to
the newly weds. Mr. Morris, who is
a member of one of Omaha’s most
highly respected families, graduated
from the Creighton School of Phar
macy in 1915 and had built up an
excellent drug store business on
North Twenty-fourth street which he
was forced to sacrifice when the
United States entered the World War
and he entered the army. He was
commissioned as second lieutenant.
After the war he went to St. Paul,
Minn., where he again opened a urug
store in which he has been quite suc
cessful. His family and friends had
regarded Elmer as a confirmed bach
elor, but Cupid’s shaft went home
when a year ago he met Miss Carrie
Burnett Ellis, formerly of Fort Smith,
Ark., niece of the late Mrs. Mary E.
Talbert, president of the National
Federation of Colored Women. Oma
ha friends were very happy to have
the privilege of honoring Mr. and
Mrs. Elmer Morris. Mrs. Morris, who
is sunny and vivacious, made many
friends during her brief visit here on
their honeymoon.
St. Philip’s Lawn Social. July 29th,
at residence of Mrs. Jennie Scott,
2885 Miami.—Adv.
FRANCE PRAISES BLACK
TROOPS
Washington—In the satisfaction
over the success of their armies in
recent costly struggles of more than
a year, the French have paid tribute
to the notable services rendered by
the 10,000 Negro troops who fought
I valiantly all through the conflict.
The “History of the First Regiment
I of Senegalese Riflemen,” just issued
by the French army, relates in color
ful and dramatic fashion some of the
performances of the African soldiers.
One army citation gives a striking
recital of the losing fight made by
! two young French officers and their
Negro troops in defense of a besieged
blockkhouse in Beni-Derkoul. Another
army citation tells of the exploit of a
Senegalese rifleman named Mono
gongo, on guard in a blockhouse at
tacked by the Riffians.
"I should like to see,” says Stephan
Lauxanne , “printed thousands of
copies of The Golden Book of the
Blacks, to be placed in the hands of
the children in all the schools of
France. And on July 14th, if there
I is a procession to the tomb under the
Arc de Triomphe, at the head of the
troops there should march a battalion
of Senegalese. Having undergone
the harddshlp, it would be but just
that the blacks should share the
i honor. The Unknown Soldier, from
the bottom of his glorious sepulchre,
would himself ask that there pass be
fore him, first of all, the Forgotten
Soldiers.”
NEWSPAPER OFFERS EDU
CATION FOR CIRCULATION
Detroit, Mich.—As an added stim
ulus to high school graduates anil
college undergraduates and with the
fond hope of instilling in them a
greater desire to pursue a college
course, the Detroit Independent, a
progressive newspaper of this city is
staging a “Scholarship Circulation
Contest.”
It is the plan of this newspaper to
award ten scholarships to the ten
persons turning in the largest num
ber of subscriptions in a limited
time. The contest is open to students
everywhere who can produce the prop
er credentials.
IS RACE PREJUDICE DYING?
New York -Of six white persons ques
tioned as to whether race prejudice is
or is not dying out, three lielieved that
it is and three that it isn't. Perha|)S
the most significant answer came from a
white woman who explained: “One single
fart should prove to any one that race
prejudice, especially in this country, is
not as strong as it was, and that is that
nearly every one wants to see Wills and
Jack Dempsey fight for the championship.”
114 YEARS OLD; SMOKES
\ an Buren, Ark.—Having discarded
his corn cob pipe for cigarettes forty
years ago, “Uncle Jimmy" McCann, cele
brated two weeks ago, feeling fine and
prepared to enjoy a few more winters,
le believes himself to be the oldest cig
arette smoker in the United States.
MISSIONARY BRANDS
BOY’S CHEEKS
I'aris, France Reports have reached
tere of indignation in Korea over the ac
ion of an American missionary of the
seventh Day Adventist church who is ac
cused of branding the word “thief” on the
lifteks of a Korean boy with acid. The
ncident is said to have occurred after the
nissionary caught the youngster stealing
apples. The boy was recent l> compelled
to stop school because of the ridicule to
which he was subjected. The missionary
now says he did not believe the acid
would leave a (termanent mark. Authori
ties contend that that’s a fine way of try
ing to Christianize the Koreans.
AFRICAN SNOW STORM KILLS
New York—Cable advices from Johan
nesburg, South Africa, the great diamond
city, tell of a snowstorm during the week
which was so severe that five persons
were killed and telephone and telegrapn
communications disrupted.
ROOSEVELT URGES
LOYAL SUPPORT FOR
HOWARD PRESIDEHT
Expresses Belief in Negro Leadership
and Requests Race to Heartily
Co-Operate in Making It
Effective.
JOHNSON ACCEPTS ELECTION
New Howard Head Is Man of Broad
Scholarship and Recognized
Authority on Sociological
Subjects.
Chicago, III.— (By the Associated Negro
Press)—“1 think my fellow colored Am
ericans know me well enough to know
that I am their friend. I believe I am
friend enough to them to speak to them
of their faults as well as their virtues.
One of the faults of the Negro is jealousy
of one another. We have had a very seri
ous problem at Howard University. I
believe in Negro leadership for Negroes.
I want all of you to join hands in sup
port of the new president of Howard
University. He will have trouble enough
with the administration of that great
school without having to bother with
fighting off his critics. Stand behind
Howard’s new president.”
Thus Col. Theodore Roosevelt, speak
ing before a jammed meeting of the Na
tional Association for the Advancement
of Colored People in this city, called for
support for the new president of Howard
University, the Rev. Mordecai Johnson.
Colonel Roosevelt was chairman of the
committee which chose Dr. Johnson, elect
ed at a meeting last Wednesday.
Howard’s new president was born in
Tennessee. He is not yet forty years
old. He studied at Roger Williams Uni
versity, Morehouse, Union Theological
Seminary. New York, Brown University,
Chicago University, and abroad. He has
been consistently sought as a lecturer on
sociological subjects and race relations.
He has lectured both at Howard and
Hampton.
At tile present time. Dr. Johnson is
abroad studying school administration. He
is scheduled to return to America soon
and to preach at Concord Baptist church
in Brooklyn the fourth Sunday in August.
He is programmed as the principal speak
er at the National Baptist convention in
Fort Worth. Texas, in September, occupy
ing the place on the program which was
always held by Booker T. Washington
until the latter’s death.
Dr. Johnson has cabled acceptanie of
his eleition.
WASHINGTONIANS OPPOSE SITE
TO BURY COLORED DEAD
Washington, D. C.—White resident* ot
Congress Heights and Washington High
lands appeared before the Distriet Com
missioners here last week to register a
protest against the location of a colored
cemetery on Giesboror Road southeast of
the city. The whites contended that they
did not want a colored cemetery in their
neighborhood, averring that there was ''no
crying need" of another colored cemetery
and that the proposed location would
cause too much congestion of the highway
there. Thomas L. Jones, colored assistant
district attorney, made an impassioned
plea for approval claiming “they don’t
want us to have a place to live nor to
lie after we are dead,” of the burial as
sociation’s request. The commissioner’s
committee took the matter under advise
ment.
KILLS COLORED WOMAN
Ferriday, La. William Herbert, white,
has been placed in jail following the
murder of Mrs. Grace Washington by
Herbert. The two are said to have been
sweethearts, and quarreled over money
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