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UJfc FROn THEySOUTIl AlMiniDDLE AiiD FAR WEST THEY COME TO ATLANTIC CITY 1 m. Ti hi it i'iw 1 1 W. 7 v. jm 1 I i. i 7 X'O FIGHT 10 I GE hdge Tells Democratic Chair man that IJ.

S. Supreme wurt Decision Gives Us Eight of Ballot. ATHENS. SeDt JL Special) A sharp and di Jtct clash of opinion as to whether. Negroes are lesraliv jOtuifn in vote in Democratic pn factions in the State of irgU.

has developed between inairmnn H. J. Rowe of the Clark Drmooiaiic Exeeutive Com jftttf ni Judgfe Walter. G. Corn cnirman of the Republican iOuh of the Tenth District, it has (Wn irvfBled, through the making wlic of rerent exchange of let on the subject between the tine that he hurt been request number of Negroes to ob i rujmg; ror them as to wheth b.

Prt'c'pa te in the nprr'Oorntic primary in (Hits they wish to cast their th Candidate 'L. States Senator, Judge Chairman Rowe they rnuld. 4 niS(AGREKMTrXT Lln' ht niles for th Mi Lt. require that "mormts who will vote VniPnt epneral elections 1th V' their ballots in such pri Row dnswered in the neg Mgt Cor nett holds to i vl.ur kt. "rt or the United flr J'swily entitled Primaries and that fel horn "lly.

from do "i tonM them ele ioma the adootion amendment bar participation in Drovried In City ai of C.r Allen kit" Pn' "file 11,8 tkT'. "or. Canal Spt 1 Carrie set, drowned In ingni. j.ne "Ted or fell from hridKe, according ice and of Coroner removed from the 'y firemen station No. 2 at Ninth streets, officials lihored for more i efforts to revive artificial respira meth msjrcensful be in Arable time "as recovered the be of placing Negro Corsetierea on Its staff.

Improve nnderatand ln. Pass yoor Carter, sjoag to v5 ES TOOTS 1JE i 5L i h. vi frv; stj Socialites from all sections of the country, having heard or having enjoyed the pleasures of Atlantic City, come or return to New Jersey's playground for a brief vacation from the worries 'way back home. Top, left: Mrs. Daniel Taylor of Philadelphia.

Top, center: Mrs. George Ammonette and her pretty daughter. Top right: Mrs. Martha Winston Salem, N. visiting in Atlantic City with her husband, as the guests of the Hobson Reynolds.

Center, circle: Mrs. Mabel Ennis and Richard Ennis of Atlantic City. Bottom left, Mr. and Mrs. Dand Grant of St.

Leouis. Bottom right: Mrs. (Woodley Wells of Philadelphia, They Want Negro Customers, But Refuse To Have Race Saleswoman Niagara Falls Corset Company Reveals Policy Ic Letter To Cleveland Woman CLEVELAND, Sept. 1 Although the Spirella Cor set Company of Nigara Falls, N. sells thousands of dol tf A a a ars worth or mercnancuse a year 10 xsegro clients, ic con siders the use of Negro Corsetieres in the selling of their roods impractical according to a letter from Larue snutn, xiireo tor of Organizinc Activities lor the Splrella Company to Ruth J.

Lowe. of Cleveland, who had applied for a job as a saleswoman. The Splrella company, branches in Canada, ngiana, Sweden, Denmark, as well as In the United States refused to accept a. contract for cor sets sent in by Mrs. Lowe, who is now selling th sama type of foods for the Spenoer Corset Company, of New Haven, Conn, and stated "that It Is impracticable for us to contract Negro Corsetieres and on the basis of past expe rience have declined to accept your contract." Although the SnlreilA Company is anxious to deal with.

Negroes in the selling of their corsets, has come 4 out in the open and announced that it has. nw Intention To the Court of Life brought, A case of Right and Wrong, A battle that simply must fought. Between the Weak and Strong. be The trial is on and it ceeds, "Equal Rights" stands accused The judge petitions; the jury heeds The party that's abused. The opposing side Is "Prejude," Who fights with ruthless hand.

Nary a thing will the jury miss. Watching; the witness standi All thru' the trial the fight Is se vere, "Prejudce" starts to But" "Equal Rights" battle with VETERAN ARKANSAS BANK EMPLOYEE DIES CAMDEN, Ark, Sept. i CANP) Hugh W. Hill, 72, veteran of 50 years service as porter in local banks, a widely known church layman and fraternal leader died here Thursday morning after a short illness. He was a prominent member of St.

James A. M. E. church. FOE? TTIHtE 0EFEP3SE By LILLIAN SIJ1UGHTEB a case 1st out fear," That's the side that's braver! Witnesses for the defense come up, Pubilism.

Socialism, and Fame Tilling fast is the defending cup; The race. will make a name! Evidence reflects upon the case And brngs out hidden To prove all the points and doubt erase, In questioning certain plights. The jury retires as the day does end, But a verdict Isn't found. For the case goes on. But who'll defend.

And bring the race on Equal Ground? Lillian' ajaughtet. voices sang several groups of num bers. The program was opened with the Negro National Anthem, com posed by James Weldon Johnson and another number featured was Negro Musicians," a song written, dedicated and directed by its com poser, Ophelia W. Jackson. Among other national officers present were: J.

Roy Terry, vice president; J. Wesley Jones, executive Maude. Roberts George, publicity chairman; Lil lian LeMon, sponsor of juniors; Mary Caldwell Dawson and Atty. Godman. A large number of dele gates came Indianapolis, Co lumbus, Ohio.

Detroit, Chicago, At lanta, Topeka, Kaneas City, and Kansas City, Mo Galveston, Boston, New York City and Wichi ta, Kan. 14 YEAR OLD GENIUS President Harreld called the first business meeting to order and introduced the vice president," J. Roy Terry, who called for reports of branches following registration with the executive secretary, J. Wesley Jones. Following the morn ing session a get to gether luncheon was served by the host branch with the president, Miss Mattie Davis, in charge.

A feature of the morning pro gram was the playing of Walter Cook of Kansas Conservatory of Music, who was 14 years old, and was a special guest performer of our Juniors. He played "Soaring" by Schumann, "May Night' by Palm gr en and "Wiener Tanxe by Freidman Gartner. RADIO PROGRAMS The junior departments of the association under the direction of Mrs. Lillian LeMon, presented a very elaborate program which was largely attended. Many new and talented musicians were presented and as usual, several real prodigies were discovered among the youngest group, J.

Harold Brown, director of music at A. College, in Florida, and Wanamaker Prize Winner In composition; Smanuel Mansefield, tenor of Boston. and Miss Ruth Powell, soprano of Chicago, represented the organization in a radio prorgam over KCKN Station. Maude Roberta George was in charge of this program and again on Tuesday over the same station. Wednesday over WDAF and Thurs LONDON, Sept 1 (By imam narnson ior Anr) For the first time in the his tory of the British Empire; Negro, W.

Arthur Levis of St Lu cia, W. has been appointed lecturer in economic at the Lon don School of Economics and Po litical Science, London University. The school is world famous and numbers amonf its teachers, schol ars of such renown aa Professor Harold Lasld, Morris R. H. M.

Carr Saunders and, Eileen Powjer. Regarded as one of the most brilliant students ever to attend the school, Mr. Lewis was previous ly the recipient of scholarships; "ba ine' awarded at the recent com mencement exercises a coveted Le verhulme Research atudenshjp. His thesis for the B. Com.

degree ob tained a prize. As a very active member of the League of Colored Peoples, serving on its executive committee, and a consultant in economic research for the International Serv ice Bureau, Mr. Lewis has gained much experience in practical International' politics affecting people of African descent In the empire. In June he was a delegate and speaker at the National Peace Con gress in Bristol, where he gave an address on the colonial problem. He has also served on various com mittee comprised of representa tives of Negro, organizations In the United Kingdom for the purpose of presenting memoranda to the sec retaries of state.

There are plenty of white people who would appreciate ear side ef the story If they knew1 It! Pass your Courier along to such a friend. El 'FOLK 0 of sure' i 7 President Harr eld Holds Spotlight As Nation's Musicians Meet in Kansas Ciry Musical Program Features Six Day Session. KANSAS CITY', Sept 1 (By Maude Roberts George for ANP) Sounding the warning note that original folk music of the Negro is being menaced by the current "swing" craze and the "Film Flam Floogie," Prof. Kemper Harreld, director of music, at At lanta University and Spelman Col lege and president of the National Association of Negro Musicians was principal speaker here Sunday night at' the opening of the asso ciation's annual convention 400 VOICE CHORUS Mattie C. Davis, president of the Kansas City (Kas.) branch, presided at the meeting.

A chorus of 400 lAYIDi LUMBERTON, N. Sept 1 (By Charlie Spears for ANP) Two Robeson county white men. Jack Am.mons and Robert Leggett were arrested and tuned over to Columbus county authorities on a charge of murdering James Wil liams, whose body was round afldat in a swamp near Board man eafry today. Williams body was found in a swamp wnien adjoins ijumoer River, which Is the boundary uno between Columbus and Robeson counties. Both white men are residents of Orrum township.

W. Britt, dep uty sheriff, who was one of the officers who arrested the two men stated that. Amnions has served 12 months for manufacture and sale of whisky, and 'Leggett convicted two times of selling whisky and is now under euspended sen tence." The two men were suspected of shooting Williams every since last Thursday night after he and Clegg Williams allegedly stole two gallons fit liquor from them. Clegg is in the Fairmont guard house charged with theft of chickens, and ia wounded In one leg by a bullet allegedly fired by Amnions or Leggett. IThitc T.lan Held In Attack Case NORFOLK, Va Sept.

1 (Spe cial) Jack Mlmms, 28 year old white man of Oceana, near here, Is being held without bond on a. charge of criminally assaulting a white girl, lSw In a warrant sworn out by the girl's father, Mlmms who la said to be a native of South Carolina, is alleged to have intercepted her on a road a short distance from the town of Nimmo In' 'Princess Anne county, seised and assaulted her. There are plenty of white people who would appreciate our aide ef Hm atnrv If tfca Ihm It! day artists from other States were Pass your Courier along to such a presented. 4S 5 She WastHles Holding HuMiys Lillian Rollins, Washington (D. charmer, vorts about the surf at the World's Playground, At lantic City.

She is well known throughout the East and particularly in PhiHy. Photo by Mosely. I Perfect meWlaim WASHINGTON, Sept 1 arging thatliermateV Fraai, Johnson, corner of EightK" and streets db dained her wifely virtues for the allures of other wcjr vf Mrs. Alberta Johnson, the "perfect JJUeHLiT street, northwest, niea suit in tne United States District Court last Wednesday for an absolute divorce. She charges misconduct and names Willie Mae Hawkins, address unknown, as co respondent.

In her bill of complaint, Mrs. Johnston states that her husband never seemed to appreciate her virtue but constantly had affairs with other She alleges that he and the corespondent misconducted themselves on May IS In the home which, the plaintiff maintains. She also makes the blanket charge that on divers times and occasions and at places unknown to her he has been unfaithful to her with women unknown to The couple was married In lttS. NEWSPAPER REACHES: 56TH ANNIVERSARY CLEVELAND, Ov Sept 1 CANP The Cleveland Gazette entered upon Its 56th year last week. Harry Smith, former member of Ohio legislature is editor and proprietor and boasts that during aQ that has missed i publication, rfj, Wallcs 'Last Mae', Show ALT RE, MdV Sept 1 James A.

Turner, 25 years old, war hanged a. few minute after ml3 night last Friday morning In Mar' land Utc Penitentiary, for attach tag "a 12 yeajMold white girl Middlebrook, Md, last ilayj i walked to the gallows sh'u of "and. was pronouBf 1 dead, at Mag sC' 05 after two deputy aheriffti spping te. Turner asaaulUd. EtU May Cc" man.

May. SI near, her home whi' she was on her way toa. school ua top. On. JunS'2S he changed plea from not to guUty ad was 'sentenced ta death hv Jnd're Hammond Urper at Rockvllle.

Coleman Identified him from a hospital bed byMfea sound of tear 1 i 1 nr V)!.

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