THE.
ADVOCATE
An Indepen ent Paper Devoted to the
VOL. XXI.
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PORTLAND, OREGON. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1923
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PRICE 5 CENTS
GOVERNOR WALTON OF OKLAHOMA PROVES FRIENDSHIP FOR RACE
MAYOR’S NEGRO BAN COSTS HIM HIS JOB
MAYOR CAUFFIEL OF JOHNSTON, PA., WHO ORDERED ALL COL­
ORED PEOPLE OUT OP CITY, RUNS POOR FIFTH FOR RE-
ELECTION—QOV PINCHOT ASKS EXPLANATION
Mexican Government Joins National Association for Advancement of Cdl-
orod People In Gathering Facte and Proceeding Against
Mayer.—Governor Acta Promptly
(Special to The Advocate.)
NEW YORK. N. Y.. Sept. 11—Gov
•rnor Plnchot of Pennsylvania wired
th» N. A. A. C. P. September 18th
pledging that "the whole power of
thia commonwealth will be used. It
necessary, to maintain constitutional
rights" and declaring that be bad
"wired Mayor Cauttlel for full state­
ment of fasts and reason for action
taken" In the wholesale deportation
of Negroes from Johnstown. Pa. The
Governor's wire was In response to
a protest from
the Association
against the action of the Johnstown
mayor In ordering all Negroes In that
city who had not been residents for
seven years to leave Johnstown Im
mediately following the killing of
two policemen by a drink erased col­
ored man who was latter killed by
the police. Governor Plnchot'» tele­
gram. addressed to James Weldon
Johnson, secretary of the N. A. A. C.
P., reads:
"Your telegram received.
On re­
turn to Milford wired Mayor Caufflel
asking him for full statement of facta
and reason for action taken.
The
whole power ot thia commonwealth
will be used If necessary to maintain
constitutional rights."
According to press dispatches of
Heptember 1«. Mayor Caufflel de­
clared on being asked his opinion of
the Assoc 1st Ion's protest that be
don't care what authority I have; for
their own safely and for the safety
of the Johnstown public the Negroes
are going out of this city. . . . They
tall me I'm going lo get Into trouble.
I don't care what they say................ If
the rest of them (the Negroes) don't
get out soon. I'll arm police and send
th-m into the colonies to walk the
Negroes out of town at the point ot
a gun.'*
Upog being called to account by
Gov. Plnchot. Mayor Caufflel at
templed to deny he had ordered all
Negroes and Mexicans to get out of
town, declaring that he had merely
"advised" them to get out In a news
paper Interview. However, according
to Associated Press dispatches of
September 30. the arbitrary action ot
the mayor caused his defeat in the
primaries on Heptember 19. In a field
of seven candidates he ran a poor
fifth. The New York press headed
the news account, "Mayor's Negro
Ran Costs Him His Job.”
The N. A. A. C. P. announced today
that It was determined to push the
case against the mayor to the fullest
extent. The Association has a trained
investigator In Johnstown who Is rap­
idly gathering evidence which. It Is
hoped, will form a basis for impeach
tnenl proceedings
against Mayor
Caufflel
It la felt that this will be
possible especially In view of the tact
that
the
Mexican
government
through its embassy at Washington
has Joined with the N. A. A. C. P In
moving against the mayor
An offi­
cial note of Inquiry was sent by the
Mexican embassy to the Secretary of
State of the United States on Sep
tember It, requesting full reports on
the alleged deportation of Mexican
cltixens from the Pennsylvania steel
town. The embassy further announc­
ed It had instructed the Mexican con­
sulate at Philadelphia to proceed to
Johnstown and report. The embassy
contended the mayor bad no legal
authority to expell peaceful Mexican
residents.
MURDERER GETS TEN YEARS
Albert Corley, colored, who shot to
death Frank Berry In an argument at
15th and Lovejoy streets. July 10th
and who wee found guilty of man
slaughter by a Jury sitting In Circuit
Judge Tucker's court Wednesday,
the l*th. was sentenced to 10 years
in the penitentiary and a fine of
33000 by Judge Tucker Tuesday.
Local and For
eign News Briefs
GRANTED A DIVORCE
Claude James was granted a di­
vorce from bla wife. Mary James.
Wednesday, In the circuit court.
GETS DEFAULT DECREE
Mrs. Estrila Hell was granted a
divorce last week from J. 8. Bell and
given her maiden name. Jackson The
couple were married In Portland
about thirteen years ago.
FOR SALE
Six-room house furnished, on Albina
avenue; 8500 down and the balance
to suit. Call Charleo Rlely, Atwater
1458—adv.
ANDERSON MAKES RAPID
STRIDES IN CHURCH
CIRCLES HERE
Rev. J. W. Anderton, D.D., pastor
of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, of
Portland. Ore., is corresponding sec
relary of the Northwest Coast Bap­
tist Aaseclation. general Missionary
for the State of Oregon, also execu­
tive secretary and arneral missionary
of the Mountain Interstates Conven­
tion.
Rev. Anderson came to Portland
Just four years ago. accepted the call
to the pastorate of the Mt. Olivet
Baptist Church, with about a doxen
working members. Two years after­
ward. the church voted to build a
new church, having only $21600 in
the bank for building purposes. The
church appointed a building commit­
tee, making Pastor Anderson chair­
man of said committee. On the first
Sunday in October, 1921. the corner
stone was laid.
Dr. O. C. Wright
REV.
(white),' the executive secretary of
the Oregon Baptist Convention, de­
livered the principal address at the
ground-breaking on the 8th day ot
this year (1923). The church was
dedicated between that time and the
corner stone laying. Later, the church
became divided, and everything that
could be done was done to make the
leadership of Dr. Anderson a failure;
at one time one of the members tried
to take his life, but that did n't stop
him. it was said that he would nev­
er finish the church, but he did; he
has done more than any minister of
our race that ever came to Portland.
He surely Is a hustler, an excellent
preacher and a successful pastor. He
has a fine wife, a nice home, lives in
one o! the fashionable districts of
our city; drives a fine automobile,
and it Is said bis church
the best
choir in the city.
Rev. Anderson is always ready to
help anyone; he has held prominent
1 fl
HELP WANTED
A woman for general housework.
Prefer one of forty with settled bab
its. Must be good cook. Four tn fam­
ily, do little entertaining; have all
electric
appliances
for
washing,
cleaning and cooking. If suitable can
have a home with ua as long as want­
ed. Plenty ot time off. $40.00 per
month. Write Mrs. Frederick Hol
lister. North Bend. Oregon. Mention
this paper.—Adv.
6th and Yamhill Streets
Main 6416
(Special to The Advocate.)
That fighting Governor down in Ok- I pie but a friend to all persecuted bu-
lahonia City who is making history ' manity. Since his election to the
taster than any other one Individual, Governor's chair, Walton has stood
has been the friend to the man un­ behind President Young at Langston
der for years. The story goes that and for the first time in the school's
colored people in Oklahoma refused history, it has become an accredited
to allow him to speak at their meet­ institution. He has told Young who
ings; they voted against him at elec­ is himself a man of the first rank to
tion time and let him know in no un­ go the limit in putting the school
certain terms that the colored peo­ over. One ot the improvements at
ple were against him, first, last and Langston iy an enlarged faculty. And
forever. This attitude on the part of through this educator the Governor
colored people caused Jack Walton is keeping a close tab on colored
to "sit up and take notice". He sent schools throughout the state.
for Dr. Isaac W. Young, president of
According to reports received as
Langston University, Langston. Okla., we go to press Governor Walton has
an educational institution for colored received a telegram from government
people, and to ten other representa­ officials at Washington, D. C., bar-
tive people of the race Governor Wal­ ring the use of government buildings
ton let it be understood that he was
for a meeting of the Oklahoma State
not only a friend to the colored peo-
Legislature to impeach the Governor.
positions in the white ministers’ con­ Oklahoma City is under military rule
ferences. of which be ia a member, and additional guards have been or­
and is the only colored minister in our dered to report there to asisst in any
city that was ever vice-president of crisis that may occur.
a white ministers' conference.
He
preached the annual sermon to the ATTENTION 1 BEAUTY DOCTORS
Baptist Young People, numbering California Sun Parlor, School of
Beauty and Culture
more than 600 (white). Too much
cannot be said about this Christian
Enroll Now
man.
Send for Our Text Book, The Success­
This church is the only solid brick ful Hairdresser. Thia book is a thor­
church In the Northwest owned by ough and complete course In Diseases
colored people, and ia said to be the of the Scalp and Skin, Facial Mas­
finest church in the Northwest owned sage, Manicuring, Marcel and Water
by our race, It Is gray brick trimmed Waving; an interesting treatise on
with yellow buff brick, seating 500 all branches of the profession.
people. On the day ot dedication
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more than 600 persons were crowded
Send
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into IL The present pastor. Rever­
Classes Begin September 15th-
end Anderson, drew the sketch ot the
521 NORTH 33RD STREET
church, superintended the building,
Nebraska
and bought all the material for same. Omaha
Old-Time Festival
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER
22,
1923
Benefit Portland Division No. 391. U. N. I. A.
FRATERNAL HALL, 195 MISSISSIPPI AVENUE
Sgt. A. J. Franklin In Command
Everybody come and have a good time. Admission, 25 Cents
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You are cordially Invited to
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We carry a full line of Hair Prep­
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Madam Walker's Hair Grower,
O Pal Dressing,
Madame DeNeal Hair Grower.
The Star Hair Grower.
Hatton's Wavo,
Zuta Klnkout,
G. A. Morgan's Hair Goods,
High Brown Preparation.
Nelson Hair Grower,
We are here to aerve you. Service
la our motto.
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Phone Brdwy 5388. 315 Flanders St.
E. W. Agee, Prop.
—Adv.
Stay off date October Slat.—Adv.
For Rent—4 unfuralehod rooms,
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Garfield M10.
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Six Months to Pay
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and if you want credit we want you.
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Good News for Portland People
1 l he Greatest Leader of the Negro Race to Appear
The Martyr, The Statesman and Patriot
Tacoma Store: 1121 Broadway
SEATTEL STORE
1015 2nd Ave.
Hon.
MARCUS GARVEY
President General of the Universal Negro Improvement
Association
And Provisional President of Africa
The man who has suffered for the freedom of the Negro
Race, will speak in Portland
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1923
Come and hear this great man who has been imprisoned for
leading his people
Come and hear the man who has stirred the world with th.
the
(C
cry of Liberty for the Negro
Come and be convinced that Africa will be Free
Prices, 75c and $1.00
Si.00
In the Blumauer Building
Your Patronage Desired
We are here to give credit,
PORTLAND HOTEL
Stay off Thanksgiving—Court of
Co.anthe will entertain you. Partlcu-
lare later.—adv.
1.
Helped Langston University to Become Accredited Institutienfl—Told Prow
ident Young to Go Over Top in Educational
Program for Colored Students
It is located on one of the finest
sites in the city for churches. The
A brand new shipment of HIGH
church was dedicated April 8th. 1923, BROWN toilet articles, 311 Macleay
and has a splendid membership.
Bldg.—Adv.
J. S. Bell’s Photo Studio
MO Goodnough Building
FIGHTING GOVERNOR SAYS “THEY SHALL NOT PASS", SPEAKING OF
THE KU KLUX KLAN—FOUND TO BE A TRIED AND TRUE
FRIEND TO OKLAHOMA RACE PEOPLE
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