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$2.00 a Year—5c a t OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1925 Whole Number 508 Vol. X—No. 39 P®| ___ Klan Plots To Kill Negro Editor, Says Ex-Klan Leader UNION ACTORS AND THEATRE FAMOUS MONARCH BAND MAY AN AMAZING PROPOSAL. FEDERAL INDUSTRIAL INSTITU- MARRY EARLY, SAYS MRS. ROS- PRESIDENT DRGED OWNERS CONFER. VISIT CAPITAL. TION IN WEST VIRGINIA. COE BRUCE. KLAN PLANS’ MURDER Bryan Brothers Planning to Line Up OF FEARLESS EDITOR TO ACTION AGAINST J. A. Jackson Premier Musicians of the West and the Committee to Select Site 3.—(By The By Negro Country Progressive ( Appointed Boston, Mass., April DISFRANCHISEMENT Washington, D. C., April 3—(By to Be Heard In Concert In Dominant South to Save for Institution for Woman Have Associated Negro Press)—In an inter- HOUSTON INFORHER The Associated Negro Press)—A Washington. Democrats. Made Selection. view given to a reporter for the Bos- committee of members of the Colored ton American, Mrs. Clara Bruce, wife Director of National Race Congress! Actors’ Union, an organization com- (Columbian Press Bureau) Washington, D. C., April 3.—The Washington, D. C., April 3.—The of Roscoe Bruce, former ass. super- Former Grand Goblin Discloses On Kill Formally Requests Appointment [Kised of over eight hundred Negro Washington, D. C., April 3.—The Bryan brothers, one a resident of Fro- U. S. Attorney General, the Secre- intedent of schools in the District of Witness Stand Plot to Clif- of Special Invesigator of performers in all branches of the “Hell Fighters” have left more than rida, the other of Nebraska, boldly tary of the Interior, and the Secre- Columbia, expresseil it as her belief ton Richardson and Des- for best interests Evidence. Southern Elections. show business has just conferred with memories of their valorous deeds in propose to line up, for the purpose of tary of Labor, a committee appoint- that it would be the troy married three of the executives of the Theatre France during the World War. From national Democratic control, the ag- ed by the U. S. Senate for the purpose of all concerned if couples TO ACT DECOY CHARLES BEECHER WARREN Owner’s Booking Association—The their ranks they bequeathed the musi- gressive and progressive west with of selecting a site for the Federal In- early. SHERIFF AS in- MAN. circuit that is the dominant one in the cal nucleus of what is regarded today the dormant South, an amazing and dustrial Institution for Women, estab- “Bringing up a child requires and The Two Plans of Procedure But matter of Negro performers and thea- as the finest hand of Negro musicians impossible proposition, the only pro- lished under Section 2 of the Act of finite patience imagination. Proposed herself to Neither Tried Ac- Former Nominee for Attorney General tres that play to Negro audiences. in the country, and Washington is soon bable effect of which will be an evane- June 7, 1924, have selected Alderson, parent must adjust every Actually Favored for Important Work. These three, S. H. Dudley, vice presi- to have the privilege of hearing the scent encouragement to the disconso- W. Va., as the location for the pro- period of the child’s life and must cording to Kimbro’s. All Amendments Should dent of the T. O. B. A. and its east- famous Monarch organization in par- late southern democracy from whose posed institution. In their report, the grow as the child grows,” she explains. Statement. he Enforced. ern manager; Sam Reevin of Chatta- ade and in concert, according to inti- recent disastrous national political members of the committee said: “We “I have always been my children’s nooga, the treasurer and general man- mations received from Charles T. Ma- political domination the country will have examined into the merits of the playmate. What chance has a young- Houston, Texas, April 3.—(By The New York, N. Y., April 3—(For The nooga, the treasurer and general man- gil, versatile New York newspaper not recover for several decades. The respective sites offered, and have fixed ster of twelve of being understood by Associated Negro Press)—“We dis- a of who has had no methods of rid of Associated Negro Press)—President the Chicago offices entered the con- man and Secretary' of the Kings Coun- proposal, however, is of especial in- upon Alderson, W. Va., not only be- parent forty, pre- cussed two getting with or a all Coolidge has been urged to back up ference authorized to talk for the for- ty Colored Republican Organization, terest to colored citizens, who fully cause the natural advantages of the vious experience children, him, both calculated to destroy a mother of of the the recommendation made in his Dec- ty-three theatres that comprise the of Brooklyn, Ne. Y. realize the fact that when the South location are equal to those found at girl of twenty by fifty possible signs of discovery in who has lost contact with was to lure him in- ember message to Congress and his circuit, and that books for nearly as The Monarch band is the first col- is in the political saddle, Negroes are any other site available, but because young crime. One plan folks? Yet this must be the conse- to a cut him into inaugural address on law enforcement, many other colored theatres. ored band to be selected to play band in the political halter. (1) a tract of land comprising 202 doctor’s office, up Justice more twen- of late bits and each one of the fel- by having the department of These houses play than concerts in the city parks of Greater Possibly William Jennings Bryan acres, known as the ‘Rose Farm,’ situ- quence marriage.” tiny give Mrs. Bruce is the mother of four a of his flesh to make a thorough investigation of elec- ty-five tabloid companies and two New York. So outstanding were their and his brother Charlie overlook the ated in Monroe and Summers Coun- lows piece carry away a at a The other was to tion conditions in the South. hundred vaudeville acts to a daily performances last year that they have fact that the South has absolutely ties, W. Va.. is to be donated free ot children, daughter Radcliffe, as a souvenir. way of more than son at Harvard and two sons in the locate a into which he The President has been requested seating capacity forty already been engaged for the coming nothing to contribute to the West, the cost to the United States Government, quicksand might Latin school. She to thousand extend from summer season. The wood-wind sec- of whose acres farm land Cambridge high be thrown.” to advise Attorney General Sargent people. They development agriculture, (2) 300 of adjoning a in the Boston Uni- and Washington, to San Antonio, Texas, tion of the Monarch band has been in the ‘Nash Farm’ can be herself is student It was in this manner that George make a complete investigation, municipalities, mines, water-power comprised and to Chicago on the North. musical critics to be and railroads re- the town versity Law School. Kimbro, Jr., the principal figure in further to name Charles B. Warren, pronounced by projects annually purchased for $48,000, 13) l). S. to as a the vast sums of most of has to the Klan-Kimbro damage suit, ex- of Michigan, as special assistant equal Sousa’s; and, whole, quire money, of Alderson agreed cooperate of SEND LETTER TO Monarch organization is said to which is raised through the flotation Governement in an MOVES IN- plained the plans which the Ku Klux Attorney General to take charge play with the securing SUCCESSFUL GROCER was a governor McMullen with a dash and not unlike the of bond not in Char- for the insti- Klan, of which he grand goblin, the work. This request is emphasized pep issues, Atlanta, adequate water supply TO NEW STORE. Dr. W. renowned Vassela’s Italian band. leston, or New Orleans, but and (4) terminal fa- to get rid of Clifton F. Richardson, in a statement issued by Rev. Memphis tution, necessary The Business and Professional I ieut. Fred W'. leader of the in New the militant editor of the Houston In- A. Director of the National Race Simpson, York, Boston, Philadelphia cilities will be provided by the railroad Mr. S. E. Montgomery, who has Byrd, klan Kimbro for Men's Club, of which Charles Solomon Monarch* and greatest Negro band and Chicago. The suggestion of a po- at 2513 Lake with a former. The is suing Congress, anil a prominent Presbyter- companies.” been located St., is and D. H. Oliver secre- leader in the United States, contem- litical death between these two the store has moved $25,000, and he is suing the klan for ian minister of Jersey City, N. J. president pact The organic act creating pro- very small grocery on a debt claim and tary, representing a membership of several days in Washington in sections, so different in their aims and Federal home for a su- into a new concrete at $40,000 $500,000 In a statement made public today by plates posed provides large building As week Kimbro 175 men, has written Governor Mc- the near future, during which his or- aspirations, will not be favorably re- assistant superintendent, 2531 Lake Street, where he had his damages. the ended, Dr. Byrd, he says the following: perintendent, Mullen him for will before ceived in the which is now re- to- with a concluded nine days of sensational ‘The saddest reflection in Constitu- thanking appointing ganization appear promi- West, and other officers and employees, formal opening last Saturday the Rev. E. H. McDonald, of Omaha, nent Government officials and the ceiving, through its allegiance with with a staff of instructors On the testimony. tional government in American his- gether record-breaking patronage. of the two methods for oil inspector. The letter states general public. the Republican party, greater power in English education, trades, of service for Neither tory is the fitful and woeful winking deputy qualified opening day efficiency Richardson’s life which were that this recognition of the race as in national legislative affairs than it and and it is of race was shown the manner in taking at the enforcement of the Fourteenth industry; presumed, the by an integral of the citizenry More are raised in southern could for a combination that there will be need for a crowd was named in Kimbro’s testimony above and Fifteenth amendments to the Con- being part hogs hope through course, which the great promptly wit- of the state is than elsewhere in the cotton with the democratic and trained of both white and the of worK- were actually tried, although the stitution. The United States Senate appreciated. Georgia unprogres- personnel served by willing corps of ness told of that he and fellow The full roster of the officers states. sive South. colored officials and employees. ers in trips flies into spasms about the majesty of | charge. the club is as follows: President, with a new klansmen made in the night in an ef- the law when the President names a Mr. Montgomery opened a into which Charles Solomon; vice-presidenj;, A. fresh stock of meats, can- fort to find quicksand man of highest integrity for the of- groceries, F. secretary, D. H. Oliver; and sundries. Richardson might be dumped. fice of Attorney General, and one Peoples; Omaha Citizens Voice Approval of Monitor’s Resentment of ned goods, vegetables assistant secretary, Leroy C. Broom- service had been Another plan was actually started. would think, not knowing the facts, An efficient delivery was instructed to treasurer, R. C. Price; sergeant- serve the on the A klan grand jury that the Senate keeps an eagle eye field; Editor’s and Criticism installed to public Chicago Unjust Misleading for Richardson on at-arms, Dr. A. B. Madison; executive date of the store. issue a subpoena on all law infringement. opening larger the that he had il- committee, A. F. Peoples, D. H. Oliv- Mr. came to this city grounds published “As a matter of hundreds of Numbers of our readers have called wrote his was ha’s Citizens." Mrs. Montgomery fact, editorial, “talking Negro IA. L. in his This was to er, R C. Price, Dr. J. A. Singleton, from Alabama. Since his arrival here legal matter paper. thousands of American citizens us while others have written us in h'ls hat". He did not have loyal up through Hawkins. Wharton Rev. J. H. Ellis, Dr. A. M. McMillan he has bent effort to make his have been the county grand are disfranchised in the commendation of our defense of the correct information about Colored every openly South, and Richardson was to have been and M. Lynch. “Congratulations and thanks for store what it to be in jury and never a word is said it or Negro citizens of Omaha against the Omaha and he had no to just promises against opportunity to that to the courthouse in the your reply Chicago editor’s its location, one of the largest brought custo_ one thin dime to enforce unjust, misleading and damaging get it while here. It is, as you say, an present appropriated ST. PHILIPS dreani.” of the sheriff. At a given sign, CONFIRMATION AT pipe Sergeant Dailey. race institutions in the city of Oma- dy the law. Senators of their sacr- criticism in the Chicago De- unfortunate thing to invite persons to speak published the sheriff was to aside CHURCH SUNDAY. wife has worked however, step ed offices and to the fender of March 21, and with which Omaha, to have them traduce it. “Dr. McDonald is ill, and he has ask- ha. His right along solemnly appeal only and two with and has been a factor patriotic Americans, properly conscience of the while their we took issue last week. We are high- up the good work. H. J. Pinkett. ed me to phone you to express his ap- him, great nation, Keep use the visit the church ■ concealed and skilled in the of Shayler will in his success. own consciences are w'ith res- Bishop ly gratified with the expressions of “I want to express my sincere preciation, and I wish to add mine al- petrified were to take shots at An ohf St. the Deacon next Sun- one for the rifle, him. Philip and are that we were thanks and so, of article in to The situation is an ideal pect to disfranchisement. In my opin- approval pleased congratulate you upon your splendid reply issued afternoon at 4:30 to administer! business which Mr. attachment was actually there will never be a better time day able to render such appreciated ser- your defense of our Mr. Abbott. It’s all right.” Mrs.E. grocery Montgom- ion, splendid Negro for some rea- the Sacrament of Confirmation. The has the building is ad- against Richardson, but, than now' to this before vice. citizens against the unfair, untrue H. McDonald. ery developed, bring subject entire was never other services on Palm Sunday will its All son or other, the plan to and attack of that mirably adapted for purpose. the American people for consideration. While it is impossible quote all damaging Chicago “I was some one would re- be as follows: Communion and hoping the gone through. Holy His article will do us a lot of the work in building, except “Attorney General Sargent, in his- the following are representative of editor. to Mr. Abbott’s foolish editorial of 7:30 a. m., church ply It is generally understood that Clif- blessing palms, I can’t see what he was plumbing, done by the Nebraska first formal interview with the press, messages received and the sentiment damage. on Omaha and none could do it better school Matins and the Story ton Richardson is a “pain in the side 10:00, I am have Plumbing Co., a race institution, and emphatically stated that he believes in expressed: thinking about. glad you than I want to thank And Cross at 11 a. m. you. you. of this section.” A copule years ago of the him W. F. the fixtures, was done by the owner law enforcement. He says that he Editor Monitor: I wish to thank you put straight." Botts, pas- I wonder never think to Last afternoon the Sacra- why they he was beaten up by rowdies and Sunday tor Zion Church. himself. will enforce the fourteenth and fif- for ,your article in reply to Mr. Ab- Baptist visitors to the Old Folks of was adminis- bring Home?f’ friends have explained that it was the ment Holy Baptism “When I read the Defender editorial teenth amendments. One is not any bott of the Chicago Defender. Sin- Martha Smith. that tered to twelve children, the largest Taylor necessity of protecting his life I was and wanted to ans- more a part of the Constitution than cerely yours, Dillard Simpson, 2621 indignant OMAHA CHAPTER O. E. S editorials of number at one time in Fath- done. Your article is had robbed his famous the it is no less. We baptized Erskine street. wer it. I am glad you answered the “Beautifully other: certainly HAS JAPANESE LUNCHEON some of fire a few His er Williams’ entire ministry. During We can count on to the years ago. Warren criticism which is un- great. always you hope that Charles Beecher Editor Monitor: Please accept my unquestionably most unbiased and Week the Communion will at paper has been Holy Holy does our a in- say the right thing the right time may be named Special Assistant U. S. thanks for your able reply to the cri- fair and people great The Omaha of- at 7 a. Chapter Eastern fearless in publishing stories of crime be celebrated daily m., except Mrs. L. E. Britt. in the right way." Alfred Jones. Attorney General for the specific pur- ticism of Mr. Abbott of the Chicago justice.” Star their lantern lun- The usual Three Hours gave Japanese attempted and perpetrated against Good Friday. “Your is a cracker It's “Your courteous but forcible pose of inquiring into the election laws Defender. Sincerely yours, W. B. reply jack. reply cheon at the residence of Mrs. R. L. fror.. 12 noon to 3 m. will Negroes in this section. Service p. 28th Ave. all Glad did it. C. S. to that Chicago editor is just the of the South, as^they affect Federal Tavlor. 2117 No. right. you Turner, 2817 Miami street Thursday, be held on Good Friday. elections. Editor Monitor: Your answer to the Spriggs. thing. I wish to thank you for it. March 26, from 2 until 10 p. m. The YOUNG RACE WOMAN IS “I am for Doctor Hawkins His article our citizens in a on more than one occa- Defender editorial in which you point phoning places house was “Warren, about the enforcement of beautifully decorated in APPOINTED ASSESSOR mockery Abbott did and to our to most unenviable M. H. Wil- sion_tjas demonstrated his belief in out thhe wrong Editor myself express gratitude light.” colors and the eighteenth amendment.” Japanese styles. There County Assessor Sam K. Greenleaf am it was and for excellent Mr. kinson, Spring Hill Baptist citizenship justice and I of the Omaha in writing timely you your reply tp pastor were 90 Music was According to Dr. Byrd, the National guests present. has Miss Naomi Lee asses- when he Abbott’s criticism of Oma- Church. appointed opinion that he could enter upon these W. H. necessary. Editor Abbott, outrageous rendered Mr. Richardson Race Congress, of which Dr. by Leroy sor for District No. 16 which includes new duties with some degree of right- and Mr. Owen Jernagin of Washington is President, during the afternoon the territory bounded by Ohio street eous spirit. President Coolidge, -we to and Also a vocal solo Mrs. and which has l>een looking forward evening. by on the north and Clark cn the south, believe, meant what he said in his this opportunity for more than a doz- Saunders Brown.. All departed at 10 between Twentieth and Twenty- message to Congress anil in his in- m. a and en years, is raising a fund of $25,000 p. reporting pleasant time fourth streets. Miss Lee is the first address. Ether Wares ~1 a augural dis- The chairman of to bring the facts of the subject of lovely repast. young woman of our race to serve in “Millions of patriotic Americans franchisement and other subjects committee, Mrs. Earl Jones, and the this capacity in this city and it is will heartily back the Administration Ameri- Mrs. wish to thank frankly to the attention of the matron, Johnson, hoped that this will establish a pre- up in such an investigation, and then all for their can people. co-operation. cedent. there will be real sincerity and less Death League Drafts Our Jimmy Wilcox Colored Children Intelligent as Whites

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