The Omaha guide. (Omaha, Neb.) 1927-19??, April 27, 1935, Image 1
Madame Lillian Evanti Speaks At Chamber Of Commerce VOLUME IX OMAHA. NEBRASKA. SATURDAY, APRIL 27th, 1935 NUMBER SEVEN : Threatens Church For Black And Tan Audience MOB ATTACKS CHURCH HOLD DEMONSTRATION Light Gasoline in Street and Throw- Rocks Through Church Windows Colorado Springs, Colo.—<CNA)— A group of Father Divine’s followers were threatened with mob violence because Negro and white mixed in a nwly opened church. Led by leading citizens of Ivy-wild, a suburban section, 250 white residents massed in front of the church and de clared their opposition to “black and tan” gatherings. The demonstrators poured gasoline in the street and threw a match to it Soon after the blaze was roaring, a rock was thrown through a church window Immediately following the demon station, the church turned lights out and its members departed- Many were forced to use the rear door, fearing violence. According to eyewitnesses, remark that they would come back rmark that they would come back1 stronger next time. - ■ - Chicago American Giants to Be in Omaha The Chicago American Giants, All-s.ar champions of that Col ored league, will open the League games in Chicago on May 4th. On May 28th they will play in Kan sas City, Mo., and will be in Oma ha on May 30th. They will play the All-star club in Omaha, a semi-professional team, under the management of Elmer Phillips. The Chicago American Giants team was formerly owned by the late Rube Foster, America’s great- colored baseball player. These players received their training under Mr. Foster, who was the ‘Babe’ Ruth of our raee. It is said by baseball critics that during the life time of Rube Foster, this team could have won the American or National World’s series championship, if they had been given the opportunity to participate. Arrest of Officials For Torturing Negro Boys Charlotte, N. C. — (CNA — Three North Carolina prison camp officials were arrested in connection with the brutal torture of Negro prisoners. The arrests are a direct result of the mass protest organized by the International Labor Defense Those arrested are, Harry C- Little, former superintendent of theMacklen burg prison camp, and R. C- Rape and T. M. Gordon, former guards. : A fourth person, J. W. Rudy, former; guard, was also ordered arrested, but could not be found- All are whites■ The four men named above are charged with “using such treatment as a means of torture by tying and chaining Woodrow Wilson Shropshire! and James Bames to the bars of their cells as to cause their feet to become frozen, with the result that infection set in, resulting in the double amputa tion of these members”. The three arrested men were im mediately released on the low bail of Sl,000 each. An additional warrant charges R. C. Rape with flogging and whipping Ed Biggers and Oscar Cunningham. A Mr- Damwrong is a leading statesman in Siam. In fact, conditions seem to be much the same all over. Inter-racial Committee Honors Coloratura Soprano Mine. Lillian Evanti. Madame Lillian Evanti. Inter national coloratura opera singer, guest of honor at a dinner spon sored by the Omaha Inter-racial Committee, Miss Rachel Taylor, Chairman, on Monday, April 22 a, the Chamber of Commerce. The entire group, composed of Omaha’s outstanding musicians and Inter-racial Committee mem bers, sai as if charmed as Madame Evanti recounted numerous inci dents of interest which happened during her ten year period of study and performance in Eu ropean eities. The determination to succeed, a willingness to sacri fice, along with ability and back ground, are necessary for a career, Madame Evanti told the group. One can appreciate the ability of the honored guest when it is known that she invaded the tradition- steeped opera centers and presented not only an accept able, but a fine performance of well-known operas after only nine months of study. Living in Italy, France and Germany meant that each of these languages must be accentiesss to be understood and appreciated in these respective countries. A bit oi Airne. Evanti s Ameri can back-ground was revealed by the Alisiress of ceremonies, the inter-racial committee chairman, before the artist was presented. The daughter of a prominent educator, Bruee Evans of Wash ington, L>. C., she was graduated from Howard University with a Music B. degree. She taught in the schools of Washington for a year then the following year, she sailed to study in Europe. L’Afrieana, The Barber of Seville, Carmen, Aida La Travita, Eakme, are among the operas, the leading roles of which Mme. Evanti has sung in Europe. Re cently, she sang for President and Airs. Roosevelt at the White House. Mrs. Helen Buckland, vice chairman of the Inter-racial Com mittee responded to Mme. Evan ti ’s charming tali;. Airs. Irene Alorton very graciously consent ed to add a musical note to the dinner party and she delightfully rendered, The Rosary and Horn ing, with Miss Catherine Williams at the piano. The speakers table was made attractive with decorations loan ed by the Sunday Musical Club. A short reception period after the dinner gave the guests an oppor tunity to be presented to Mme. Evanti. All guests left with *'a nice dinner for a lovely lady” echoing through the rooms. The committee included Dr. Herbert Wiggins, Attorney Mar gare. Fisher. Mrs. Helen Buck land, Miss Grayce Dorsey, and Mrs. Eleanor Haynes. Omaha is looking forward to the appearance of Mme. Evanti in concert which is scheduled for the fall season. While here, she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam G. Haynes. Rumors of Lynching of L. Price Unfounded A few days ago the streets were electrified with rumors that Lester Price had been lynched in Omaha, Texas The Omaha Guide has put forth its greatest effort to reach the facts of the case, by telegraphing contacting as many friends of Price as possible. We are happy to announce to Mr. I Price’s many friends that the rumor is absolutely unfounded, as Mt. John Barker, 2761 California Street, re ceived a postal card, direct, from Les ter Price, Omaha, Texas He is safe and sound and the rumors are false. As soon as possible, Mr. Price will re turn to Omaha, Nebraska. He is a fomer Central High School graduate and track star and a recent graduate of Omaha University. He had returned to his home town, Om aha, Texas, seeking a position as a teacher to enable him to take up ^medicine at Fisk University. So far as we have been able to learn there was no foundation whatsoever for the rumor Mrs. Moots Arrives By Airplane Mrs. Gonzella Moots, 4626 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, left Chicago Tuesday at 5:4o Tuesday a. m. and arrived in Omaha at 8:20 a. m. via airplane on the United Air Limited Line. Mrs. the nepew of the late Mr. Bob Mrs. Ed. Patton, 2610 Patrick Avenue. She will return to Chicago Fri day morning. Mrs. Moots is a former resident of Omaha, and her husband. Mr. Leo Moots, is ha on May 30th. They will play Moots, who was a prominent poli tican and business man of Chi cago. Tate-Jones Nuptials Miss Dorothy Jones became the bride of Mr. Nathaniel Tate on April 18th at the home of the groom, 3028 Pinkney Street. The bride, formerly of Dallas, Texas, has been residing in Omaha for the past two years Rev. Thomas, Acting Pastor of Pil grim Baptist Church, officiating at the ceremony. The guests included Misses Mary Heywood and Annie Lett, Mr. and Mrs- J. Jenkins and Mr. Frank Hud son Mr. and Mrs • Tate will reside in Omaha at 3028 Pinkney Street. St. Philip’s to Present Cornation Ball Don’t forget the Fifth Annual Coro naton Ball, which will be given under the auspices of St. Phillip’s Church on Thursday, May 25th. The music will be furnished by the Synco Hi Hatters. Receives Appointment C. C. GALLOWAY Acting Editor of The Omaha Guide. Mr. C. C. Galloway, acting' Editor of The Omaha Guide Pub lishing Co., received an appoint ment to represent Nebraska at the California Pacific International Exposition in San Diego, Calif., on August 24th. Mr. Galloway has lived in Ne braska for the past thirty-two years and has, at all times, taken an active part in civic, fraternal and religious projects for the betterment of Nebraska citizenry. Ilis is one of the founders of The Omaha Guide and has acted in the capacity of business manager since its organization. He also organized the Unemployed Mar ried Men’s Council and was suc cessful in getting a group of as sociates, in that work, who later re-organized as the Community Center. Mr. Galloway is the or ganizer of the Cooperative Lea gue, which was sponsored by Mr. George S. Schuyler, of New York City. In 1917 Mr. Galloway was in strumental in bringing Miss Mary White Ovington to Omaha, and helped to organize the first branch of the N. A. A C. P. in Omaha. He is the past president of the Omaha branch of the N. A A. C. P. and is now serving as vice-president of the local branch. He is one of the organizers of the Inter-racial Committee and a member of the Executive Board. This committee was organized shortly after a lecture by Dean William Pickens, about four years ago. At one time Mr. Galloway owned the Humboldt Hotel, 1419 Dodge Street, and operated, in conjunction with Mr. Alfred Jonse, two cafes, the Castle Hotel Cafe and the Carlton Hotel Cafe. Mr. Galloway also organized the Mid-City Business Men’s As sociation. an inter-racial business group, and was, at one time or ganizer and president of the Lin coln Real Estate Company. He is now the president of the Com munity Center. The appointment was made by the Honorable Governor R. L. Cochran. Herndon Case Before U. S. Supreme Court Washington, D. C.—(CNA)—The case of Angelo Herndon, leader of the Georgia unemployed is scheduled for a hearing before the TJ • S. Supreme Court on Friday, April 12. Whitney North Seymour, noted constitutional lawyer retained by the International Labor Defense, will argue the brief for Herndon. Herndon was arrested two years ago for organizing a successful dem onstration of unemployed which com pelled the Atlanta, Georgia, autfaori ties to grant immediate relief. He was framed up for ‘inciting to insur rection” under a slave insurrection law dating back to before the Civil War. The Georgia court sentenced him to 18-20 years on the chain-gang. The I.L.D. successfully secured his re lease, pending appeal, on $15,000 bail raised by popular subscription. In a statement issued early this week, the International Labor Defense urged all its friends and sympathizers to send letters, resolutions and tele grams to the U. S. Supreme Court demanding Herndon’s unconditional release. , MAN DIES IN ATTEMPT TO SAVE LIFE OF MATE Building Rise on Fair’s §1,500,000 Amusement Zone Special To The Omaha Guide— ; San Diego, April 25.—Work is being speeded on buildings of the great $1,500,000 amusement zone of the California Pacific International Expo | sition, which opens here May 29 Famous showmen are arriving daily from all parts of the nation to take personal charge of construction. Lew Dufour and Joe Rogers, who participated in the Chicago world’s fair and who now are producing shows at the Brussels, Belgium, expo sit.on, have launched construction of their four big shows for America’s Exposition. Work is underway on Midget Farm and construction will begin in two weeks on Midget City, the twin at | tractions featuring 80 Lilliputians which will be produced by Stanley R. j Graham and Nate Eagle. Work is | being started also on three other a ; musement buildings with more to go ! up shortly. Construction has begun on the j building of the Venetian Glass Blow ers, and Raoul Raniori, the producer, ,announces that it will be ready in three weeks Steel framework is going up on the rides and swings and the Days of : Saladin extravaganza, featuring the famous Kellogg Arabian horses, will i be housed in a structure to be built : at once- A giant relief map of : Boulder Dam will be presented by WT. L- Dana, who ordered construction work to get underway today. Booths and stands for scores of oth er shows and concessions will be built at once and it is expected that the en tire midway will be ready about two weeks before the Exposition opening • day, May 29. I All Property Destroyed Except Sedan Used as Jitney Mr. and Mrs. John White, 3521 Emmett Street, were burned to death Monday at 5 a. m. when their home was destroyed by fire. The fire was discovered by Mr. R. J. Robbins, 3610 N. 36th Street, who was passing along the s reet. Mr. White jumped out through an east window in an effort to reach water to extinguish the fire. It seems that he just then realized that he had left his wife inside. He wheeled and started into the house, saying. ‘ I’ve got to get my wife.” Mr. Robbins tried, in vain, to hold White, but he had the strength of a madman and easily shook Robbins off. He dashed into the front door in an attempt to rescue his wife. He never came out again. He was found about five feet from the front door. Everything was destroyed ex cept the sedan, wrhich he had been using as a jitney since the street car strike. How the fire started remains a mystery. Mr. White w-as born and rear ed in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He has a mother and brother, Mrs Emma White and Mr. James White, who lives in Council Bluffs., and one brother, Luther White in Omaha. Mr. White had lived here about ten years. He was about thirty years old, per haps. The bodies were taken to the J. D. Lewis Mortuary. The funer al was held Wednesday after noon. Court Upheld Merchant Against Job-Seekers Baltimore, Md.—(CNA)—The Mary land Court of Appeals ruled here that white merchants need not hire Ne groes even if their businesses depend solely upon Negro trade. It then granted an injunctoon pro hibiting the picketing of stores of whites who refused to employ Ne groes. It then granted an injunction pro that the case did not involve an eco nomic issue but was purely a “racial and social dispute”. This, despite the fact that the main demand of the pickets was the employment of Ne groes with the firing of white em ployees . Slanders the Scottsboro Boys Washington, D- C.—(CNA)—Rep resentative Starr of Alabama referred to the Scottsboro boys as “nigger rapists” before a congressional com mittee hearing, on the Dickstein Anti Foreignbom bill. A spokesman of the Committee for Protection of Foreign Born, John Spradling, had told the committee such legislation could also be used against those fighting for the freedom of such prisoners as the Scottsboro boys. It was here that the Alabama rep resentative interrupted with a slander ous attack against the Scottsboro boys. Dr. G. B. Lennox in New Locatios Dr. G. B. Lennox, who has been located in the Hawkins Building for the past three or four years, is now occupying his new location at 2314^ N- 24th Street. He has a suite of three rooms, mod ern, steam heat and redecorated throughout. His office has been new ly furnished with heavy upholstered furniture - Dr. Lennox has, also, purchased a new Olds mobile. His office hours are from 2 until 5 p. m. and from 7 until 10 p. m. Birmingham, Ala.—Already known to have killed six Negroes, Patrolman P. L. Stapps, (white), was white washed in the murder of John Henry Hudgins. Hudgins was killed in connection with a domestic quarrel with his wife • He was shot in cold blood- The coun ty investigator declared the murder was “justifiable homicide”. ‘Scottsboro Case’ Before Oklahoma Supreme Court Washington, D. C-—(CNA)—The Jess Hollins case, known as the “Scottsboro case of Oklahoma” will be heard by the United States Supreme Court on April 29, it was announced. Hollins was convicted December 28, 1931, at Sapulpa, Oklahoma, on trumped-up charges of raping a white woman. Having no lawyer, he wag not advised as to his legal rights. He was threatened with lynching if he did not plead guilty. Thus intimidated, he pleaded guilty and in a trial that lasted less than thirty minutes he was sentenced to die in the electric chair a few days later. A stay of execution was granted after a campaign of protest by many organ izations. Edward King Dies Mr. Edward King, 22nd and Grace Streets, passed away at a local hospital Sunday. His funer al was held Thursday afternoon from. J. D. Lewis Mortuary. CHAIN TWO PRISONERS TO CELLS CAOSINC AMPUTATION OF LIMBS