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FREE BRIDGE BILL PASSES
The free bridge bill passed
both the House and the Senate
after a bitter fight and has
been signed by Governor Mc
Mullen. The Monitor regrets
that the Omaha delegation,
with two exceptions in the
House and three in the Senate,
opposed its passage. Karl
Kehm is to be commended for
the strong fight he made for
the bill. Honor goes to him.
We should like to have seen
Barnett and Singleton favoring
the bill, because we believe
that a free bridge will help the
whole state of Nebraska and
especially Omaha. Of course,
it will be some years before the
free bridge or bridges, because
they will eventually come, will
become a reality. But the step
towards this hss been taken by
the passage of the bill. The
Monitor faored its passage and
is pleased that it has been pass
ed and signed. No doubt its
opponents in the Douglas
county delegation had cogent
reasons for opposing it, despite
the fact that most of them
made a pre-election promise to
support such a measure, but we
do not agree with their posi
tion. We think they made a
mistake and lost an opportun
ity for strengthening their po
litical position with their con
stituents.
“IF CAST FOR DEVER”
The New York Post, in an
editorial which breathes a
most unw'orthy spirit, calls at
tention rather bitterly, to the
fact, that “if the 55,000 Negro
votes cast for Thompson had
been cast for Dever, he would
have been elected.”
Of course, this is conceded.
But there is the big “IF.” They
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were not cast for Dever and for
very good reasons. Thomp
son, whatever may or may not
have been his faults, or what
ever may or may not have been
his motives, recognized Chica
go’s colored citizens with sub
stantial appointments; Mayor
Dever practically ignored
them. “IF DEVER,” had been
as fair as Thompson he might
have been elected.
What the strong Negro vote
accomplished in Chicago, the
proportionately strong “Negro
vote” of Omaha, solidly and in
telligently cast, can accomplish
here or in any other city where
that vote is relatievly strong.
WHY NOT?
Why shouldn’t Omaha have'
some of our competent colored
physicians serving on the staff
of the county hospital? Of
course, there is no compensa
tion attached to this service,
but white physicians are found
willing to serve in this capacity
and The Monitor knows that
there are Negro physicians
who will show the same will
ingness to serve. Other cities
give such recognition, why not!
Omaha?
A RICH PLUM
Mayor Thompson has rec
ognized the loyalty of the race
vote in Chicago by appointing
Bishop A. J. Carey, a life-long
friend, and an astute politician,
to the chairmanship of the
Civil Service Commission of
Chicago, which carries a sal
ary of $7,500 per annum. This
makes the appointee a member
of the Mayor’s cabinet and is
one of the biggest political
plums within his gift. Con
gratulations are due both to
Thompson and to Carey. May
this point the way to like rec
ognition, in kind, at least, if
not degree, in other communi
ties.
SPREAD SUNSHINE
It is the duty of every human
being to spread sunshine and
cheer. Some seem to think
that it is a duty to be a grouch
and to go about with a frown.
Cut out the gloom and spread
sunshine wherever you go.
BEL CANTO CHORAL CLUB
The Bel Canto Choral club will
give its third program of the season
Wednesday, April 27th, at the Fifth
Aventi* Methodist church, Council
Bluffs. This club is under the di
rection of Mrs. M. E. Webb and made
a wonderful impression when heard
at St. John’s A. M. E. church a few
weeks ago. The race should feel
proud of this club and tender it all
possible support.
The officers of the club are H. L.
Preston, president and business man
ager; Miss Venus Parker, secretary
and treasurer; Miss Otis Jamison,
pianist; Mrs. Ethel Webb, directress.
THANKS PUBLIC FOR
HEARTY CO-OPERATION
I want to express our heartfelt
gratitude to all who assisted in mak
ing Walter F. White’s stay in Omaha
a pleasant one, and made the meet
ing a success.
Words are inadequate to express
our appreciation to the business and
professional men of both Soufti and
North Omaha for their liberal finan
cial support given prior to the date
of the meeting, which guaranteed the
branch against financial loss.
William Pickens, field secretary,
of the N. A. A. C. P., will lecture in
Omaha on June 12th.
MILTON L. HUNTER,
President.
Local branch N. A. A. C. P.
EASTER SERVICES WERE
LARGELY ATTENDED
All churches report record-break
ing attendance and beautiful services
on Easter Day.
Some of the churches had sunrise
services which brought out good-sized
congregations.
At St. John’s A. M. E. every avail
able space was filled, the parlors and
other rooms being forced into use.
Bethel A. M. E., Allen Chapel A.
M. E., Cleave’s Temple A. M. E. and
Grove M. E. report large congrega
tions, liberal offerings and excellent
music.
All of the Baptist churches, Zion,
Mount Moriah, Pilgrim, Pleasant
Green, Bethel and others had special
Easter programs.
Hillside Presbyterian a 11 r a cted
many besides the regular members
and the services were inspiring.
OLD FOLK’S HOME
All inmates of the home worship
ped at Mount Zion Baptist church on
Easter Sunday. Thanks are extend
ed to Rev. W. H. Botts and his con
gregation who gave an Easter dona
tion of $13.00. The Medical Auxil
iary sent a beautiful basket of fruit
and Easter eggs which was presented
to the inmates by two of the auxil
iary members, Mrs. C. H. Singleton
and Mrs. E. A. Williamson.
HUNTER’S SERENADERS TO
OPEN AT KRUG PARK
Hunter’s Serenaders, one of Oma
ha’s own orchestras, has the honor
of opening Krug park, April 30th.
They will also play the closing dance
at Roseland Gardens, April 27th and
a return engagement at Dreamland
hall, Thursday, April 28th. Under
the management and direction of
Homer C. Beebe, this peppy, jazzy
aggregation of local boys has become
one of tha best orchestras in the mid
dle west.
LINCOLN, NEBR.
Miss Fredda Cooley of Kansas City,
Mo., spent Easter with her father and
friends here. Miss Fredda is a teach
er in the public schools in Kansas
City.
The ten-nights series of revival
meetings is closed at Mount Zion
Baptist church Friday night, after a
very successful time. Rev. H. W.
Botts was greatly assisted by Master
Orlander Mitchell, the boy evangelist
of Omaha, and his mother, who has
him under her care.
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Services Easter Sunday were con
ducted at Mount Zion Baptist church
as follows: Preaching to candidates
by the pastor, subject “Baptism,” at
5:30 a. m. followed by the baptizing
of seven persons in the pool; Easter
program by the Sunday school at 10;
preaching at 11 and 8 o’clock by
the pastor. The choirs gave some
special music and the attendance at
all services was good.
The Scottish Rite Masons celebrat
ed Maundy Thursday and Easter
Sunday services in their hall. The
attendance was encouraging.
The spring party given by Islam
Temple in Rosewild party house Mon
day night was fairly attended. It
was a success financially as well as
socially.
All churches celebrated Easter by
special programs and special sermons
by the pastors.
EASTER SERVICES AT
ST. PHILIP’S CHURCH
Easter services at the Episcopal
Church of St. Philip the Deacon were
the most largely attended in its his
tory. The church was filled at the
6:30 a. m. and 11 o’clock services.
More than 100 communicants re
recived the Blessed Sacrament at the
early service. At 11 o’clock the ser
vice was choral and the music was
beautifully rendered, the solo parts
in the mass and anthem being well
sung by John G. Pegg, bass; Gerald
Adams and Weldon Solomon, tenors;
Mrs. Calvin H. Spriggs, soprano; and
Miss Elaine Smith. The choir show
ed the result of its careful training
by Mrs. Florentine F. Pinkston. The
vesper and children’s service was held
at B o’clock at which time Easter fa
vors were given to the children and
their offering for missions was re
ceived.
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Vote for the
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ON MAY 3
They Stand for—
A Sound
City Government
Lower City Taxes.
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A Square Deal For
| Every Citizen.
Progressive and
Humane Legislation.
Business Methods in
Conducting the City’s
Affairs.
Vote for Everyone of Them
DAHLMAN
For eighteen year* hi* record ha* been without a blemiHh.
J"e c,t> welfare board, free employment bureau and city
health supervision now stand to his credit.
DUNN
Police Commissioner Dunn has earned an enviable reputation
for keeping down crime and preventing accident* in Omaha.
He has had thirty years of service in law enforcement work.
HOPKINS
Commissioner Hopkins cleaned up a city deficit of long stand
mg. resulting in lower taxes. He stands for progressive legis
lation. I he efficiency of his department is an achievement
or note.
MAKCELL
Mr. Marcell has come up from the ranks. His excellent work
I as city prosecutor in Hie south side for several years is his
best testimonial of service. He is a student of city government.
< NOYES
,j1*?tre*t8 and alleys have been the envy of other cities
of Omaha s sue. He is experienced and efficient—and he
works all the time.
KOUTSKY
Mr. Koutsky is a successful business man. Figures show ab
of 'don' th"‘nh*i.ha8 “Vtd lh* P*opl* hundred" of thousands
of dollars. He had to “break up” the Contractors’ Trust in
order to do it, but he DID IT.
HUMMEL