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About The advocate. (Portland, Or.) 19??-19?? | View Entire Issue (May 29, 1926)
T H E ADVOCATE ters or followers of a single REACTION TO NEGRO Contiucd from page one political party. Published •▼ •17 Saturday at For many long years, the Can Never be Equal of White Woman •uita >11413 Maeleay Building. colored voters as a group Phone Broadway 5807. ha\e bravely supported the On the completion of the Negro problem 1 feel that the Negro ia a K. D. CANNADY....... ..... Editor Republican party because of I very great problem and that some- thing muat he done to aolve it Sever MBS E D. CANNADY Manager its historical contribution to al solutions hast been suggested bv their development. Whatev scrv great men and all of these seem ADVOCATE AOENT8 , to have some drawback. 1 myselt do er debt they owed that party Elks Sanitary Barber Shop | not bclcivc in intermixture of the two has been paid in full with ' races and 1 cannot see how this can 90 NORTH SIXTH be helped if the Negro is allowed to compound interest. The sup ] remain in this country. Their race port of the colored voters in pride is going to dris-e them on to •CBfO&IPTION BATES Per Y e a r ____________________ 5 2 .» the future will be directed to i greater cultural development and when they have received this develop Six Month»__________________ 150 Three Month» --------------------- _ 1.00 those men who have given ment they are naturally going to de mand equality with the white race Payable in advance proof of their sincerity and ' and 1. for one. don’t believe that that Entered at the Poatoffice at Portland, earnest desire to see that is the best thing for America. There Oregon, aa aeeond-cta»» matter. is such a thing as going too far. There they are treated as citizens is an old proverb that says: "give him IM PORTANT! in all that citizenship in this < a toot and he’ll take a yard.” and I think that this applies to the Negro I All communications for publica commonwealth implies. am sure .hat slasery is a had 'uing. tion or otherwise should be ad but i do not believe that the Negro We urge upon the colored dressed to The Advocate Publiah >i»>.ild oe can even be treated as the in f Company, Suit* 312413 Mac voters in Oregon to carefully ol a white «.i-l surely i '.-V f a Icay Building, Portland. Oregon study the records of the can- white woman. 1 think that the piub Advertiaiug rates made known didates of both parties; do Whites Should Sympathise on application. ____not be swayed by the cheap The Negro in America arc really “ -Don’t aak for rights T a k e Them banalities of the CUrbstOIlC O- the people to be sympatued with bv An don't let annjr wan give them to rator who rccieves his Stip- the whites, tor they were the ones THE ADVOCATE r t . A right that ia handed to ye fr j r l : I ) 0 n o t who brought them over here The Ne aawthin’ has somethin’ the matter with u l u I o r n,:> SCrVlCCS. LJO n o t groes are just as good as whites but i f —Mr. Dooley. be lured by the promises of a but because of race distinction keeps them submerged at the bottom. The T h e y hav* Hgbu who dare m ^ ! f c * ' d o ll a r s o r s o m e m e n ia l theory. "Liberty and justice for all” to which this nation stands is not car Uin them."—James Ruaaell Lowell. | jo b Or p o s itio n . ried out at all. Children are taught, or The increase in the color- rather, we were taught to learn and The Advocate acknowled ed population of Oregon as apply this phrase In certain cases it applied, but on the w-hole it is not. ges with appreciation an in candidate.The time has pass- is With all the injustice of the whites to vitation from Miss Carrie a result of the northward and wards the Negroes yet they are bound to show up or break up the race dis Halsell to the graduating ex westward migration of the tinction that is going on so strictly at ercises of the Senior Class at colored people from the present For the sake of humanity to this country stood in the world Oregon Agricultural College south which has made them which war is not at all aphed to “dark" bro Corvallis, Oregon. 1 he exer- an important political factor thers in their own house Why not give them equal opportunities in all cises will be held on Monday in a close election. Theirs is knds of undertakings and be friendly with instead of frowning at 7th of June. 'often the deciding vote. We them’ them This coutry will never be in O' hope the various candidates perfect peace unless there is an end to D Y ER ANTI LYNCH are aware of this very impor race hatred. B IL L D E FEA T E D tant fact. Negro Question i» a Chinese Puttie The Des Moines Iowa By To tell the truth. I have recieved 1 no definte new reacton from this sub stander, has this to say of the H O T E L NOTES ject other than the physical and social Dyer-McKinley Anti Lynch injustice that has been shown the Ne gro, especially in mv study of the ing bill’s defeat : R. F. Morrison, well known lynching problem. I have also come to In failing to put over the citizen is a waiter at the Con realize that the Negro is "not so dumb as he looks" or as we think him as be Dyer Anti-Lynch Bill the cordia Club, succeeding John ing The Negro problem is something present Republican adminis [ W. Payne. like a Chinese puzzle to me Some one tration has just added anoth- T. Allen who was billed to may know- a solution to it but who is ear failure to its list of fail fight W ill Reese for the hea- the person- Education, as long a pro as it is. seems to be the only ures in dealing with Negroes. vey weight championship of cess hope for the NegTO. Personally I think the time 1 the Portland hotel at the Elk ■fhe Negro is just as human as we are. He deserves justice under our has come for the Negro to (Smoker last Monday night, Constitution: he is just as great in the get an absolute divorce from after having boasted and sight of God. If a person does some thing for a Negro, he should be prai the Republican party. So sputered about how he was sed for it just as much as if it were a white person. This is not so The long as we are insoluably going to make dog-meat out white teachers in the Negro schools wedded to any one party, |of his opponent, crawfished are ostracised by the southern whites it is a great sacrifice to give ones- just so long will that one at the last moment by pre and self and life to teaching in a Negro party and all other parties tending to be sick with the school in the south. tail to give us just recogni gout. tion. The Republicans count A big shake-up in the U. P. W EDDING H A LTED GETS N f.W BRID E the Negro before election R. R. dining car waiters at day. Omaha is scheduled to take (Preston News Service) When Negro leaders try place in the very near future. Elmira. N. Y. May 14—Fred Han of Elkland. Pa., accompanied by to get recognition for their J. D. Jamison and Earl V. a nah. young woman, applied for a marri group the Republican pow Morrison, bell-hops at The age license at the city hall here Tues ers give them half consider Portland, faked a prize fight day. While the clerk was filling out the necessary blank forms he found ation because they figure the Monday night at the Elks' that the prospective bride had a hus band in prison. He advised the couple Negro is in their column any Smoker. they must defer their marriage until a ------ O — way. Only one thing is go divorce could be obtained, and they the office. ing to solve this problem and Francis Thorton visited his left Two hours later Hannah appeared sister, Mrs. Louise Kelly in that is for the Negro to split for a license to wed. “You haven't a divorce already5 queried up his vote just like every Vernonia, Oregon last week. obtained the clerk. “It's all right,” said Hannah, He reports the time of his body else does. Unless the “this is another woman.'' Republicans make an about- life: fishing, hunting, danc For rent. Nicely furnished front face just this is going to hap ing parties were the mam di rooms man and wife, moderate ra versions. He visited the saw te*. On to Union pen here in Iowa. Ave. Phone Trinity mill, also and said he never 4933. Adv. PRIMARY ELEC TIO N went to bed the whole week Stay off July 4th Barbecue at the through. Francis intends to Shiloh Baptst Church. E. 76th ft Ev The Primary Election is o- return soon to Vernonia to erett St*. —Ad». ver. The Republican and De make his home with his sis GET ACQUAINTED mocratic parties which are to ter. CLUB N EW S contest for the control of the Mrs. Charles H. Maxwell, state and national offices in November, have selected assisted by her daughter, El By Miss Gwendlen Hooker their candidates. It is fiting Rae and Gwendlen Hooker, The Get Acquainted Club that the colored voter be not gave a delightful concert in met at 946 Tibbets St., Miss concerned in view of the poor the Chapel at Williamette U- Nannie Maud Ivey being the representation and consider niversitv, Salem, Oregon on hostess. After dispensing ation accorded them as to Wednesday evening. The with all new business, the party but with the individual proceeds of which will go to new club officers were duly candidate, the time has pass wards purchasing a library installed by Rev. Dyer. Each ed when the colored voters of Negro literature for W il officer immediately assumed can be counted as the suppor- liamette University. the duties of their respective r- -------------------------- office. Three visitors gave encouraging remarks and wished the club success. The visitors were Mr. and Mrs. m Hightower Morton, Mr. Geo. “’H«rcUn<ii d t J M*Ht (HT E. Scott and James Griffith. The business meeting was turned over to the social commitee which started with a discussion on “The Value of Opening a Meeting on Time.” This discussion was friendly and helpful and very much enjoyed. A vocal solo FOR WOMEN AND MISSES and also a saxaphone solo re $4 AND $5 V A LU ES AT ceived hearty encores to which the soloists responded graciously. While enjoying a delicious light luncheon the discussion “W hat is Person ality” was selected for the next meeting which will as semble at Mrs. Murray’s res In this lot are included a new shipment of sample shoes—beautiful idence. The club exprest its novelty models that were amedtosellathighprices M anyofthe styles apreciation to the newspa novelty models that were made to sell at high prices. Many of the sty les are in full size line. pers for allowing them free Blond* Kid . ..Parchment Kid Bois de Rose ... Sautern Kid.. publication of club notes, etc. Tan Calf Black Kid Golden Brown Patent Kid Satins High Heel*—Military Heels— Low Heel»— All Sizes But Not in Phone Selwood 2020 for all each style. club information and please drop in for a visit some Wed BARGAIN BASEM ENT nesday evening. SALE! 3000 Pairs NEW FOOT WEAR $0.49 A M. E. ZION C. E. N EW S JUDGE IS G R A T EFU L I National Bahai Convention power of expression and ra (liunl heart made a point of FOR RACE S SU PPO RT (Continued from pax* our) contact for each of the four Keren H. Mill* speakers. Mrs. Elizabeth Portland, Oregon, May 25, 1,0 »'omenIs. “For Christ and the church Dear Mrs. Cannady: , An »iterestii«* i « * « « was Grcenlcaf, told of her recent we stand.” __C. E._ l want to thank ytiu and, Ith« number of messages and pilgrimage to the Holy Laud Howdy! C. Es. I feel quite through your paper, my ma- Rrc<t,ngs that eante Itom and of meeting the brilliant at ease after my spell of sick ny colored friends who so ,Vanv An'er,c* 11 aiu youth, Sliogbi Effendi, who ness, everything seems to be loyally supported me in my c,lu‘s- Another wus the ri is now the Guardian of the so bright outside. I really recent campaign for the Re- P "r‘ o f Mrs. May progress of the Baha'i Cause. went visiting last Wednes publican nomination for cir- wor^ teaching and gum Maxwell traced the history day. 1 wish to thank you all cuit judge. ‘»*i *?uls in all parts of the of the movement, starting for your kindness during my I am sure that my victory 'vor^ to path of true with the Bab, the herald of illness; you never know who was due in no small part to fr^'dom and light. I he joy* the new day of peace, and your real friends are until the very wonderful co-opera- ,1U ,HSS harmony had a then telling of the exalted you get “down and out”. I tion I received from you and i^l'c P ®nd far-reaclung Mgml life and services to the world know who mine are now. from mv colored friends in ,c<-’,u'c- A *OVl- * ’>s *“xpres>- of Itahu'u’lluh, the great Listen C. E.’s! We are the city. 1 shall always err- 1 ,at was »Jh^mltracmg, founder of the movement, slacking up in our meetings. deavor to merit your confi- ,a,1. **av'S rhirny of vision who though imprisoned and Our president, 1 hear has deuce in any position with tand bound the hearts togeth- exiled and meeting the most been quite busy but that is which I may be honored. intense opposition, yet suc icr‘ no reason we have a vice- Again thanking you and . * *H‘ |\vo Pu, ,c . meetings ceeded in waving the banner president, you know, and he with kind personal regards, I ,or. teaching, that is, making of victory over the East and should be on the job. L et’s am points of contact with the West and of drawing togath- get down to business now. 1 Very truly yours, !« riat P«*»1'«. ,h,° ,Ha,‘- er peoples of every race and know all of us haven't the W. A. E K W A L L . (luct of hi Rid van and the o- religion, and of Ahhu’l Balia, spring fever for spring is al n pen meeting held m the ball his son and successor, who most gone. Bishop Martin The Advocate has a com- room of the Palace, one of shared his father's exile and will be with us soon and we munication from Edward C. the largest hotels of that cos- imprisonment, hut after his have to make a showing, We Morgan, well known local mopolitan city. I he former release traveled far and wide always do you know. Come musician, who was visiting assembled more than three in disseminating the Baha'i C. E .’s let us buckle down to in Chicago, at the time, ttat- hundred at the tables which ideals, visiting America in business and say, be there at ing that he would be home were all beautifully adorned 1912 and shedding a wonder 7.H.X) sharp Sunday. on or about May 31st. with flowers and favors. T he ful light upon public events. -C . E - ------ » — latter filled the hall to over- Lotus G. Gregory spoke on On last Sunday, the Rev. FLORID A MOBS LYNCH flowing. In both these lumin the Baha’i ideal of coopera Moreland delivered an ex 2 NEGROES IN 3 DAYS ous gatherings colored A tion ami the oneness of hu cellent sermon both at morn mcricans were liberally rep manity, demonstrating its ing and evening services. Florida Mob Lynches Negro resented, both among the The morning text being: Second Case in Three Days. speakers and the auditors. practical hearing upon A- mcrican life ami its applica "God’s Method" and the ev Music of the most entertain tion to all races. Mr. Albert ening being: “God for Guar Woman Scared; She Now ing kind added to the joyous antee.” Both services were Tells Authorities, Man Did ness of both occasions. The R. Vail as the last speaker gave a very eloquent address well appreciated to large au Not Attack Her presence of white and color on the unity of all religions diences. ed Americans, Chinese and and the power of the Word —C E — (Preston News Service) Misses Vivian Rutherford Labette. Fla . May25-Hen- a" 1,1 « • « k'"<i,-v of God. It now appears that C. E. Secretary and Nadine ry Patterson, accused of hav- jllri ■ cn, a *m l,rtMlm all faiths should investigate • . . .. i . , . . i . •. . _____ __ charm v 11,11 i n to i v the a n v meetings. in citing the ** Baha'i Movement, which Shelby, C. E. Librarian are mg attacked a white woman, u , D , * , „ i i II j ■ Mr. LeKoy loas, a voting on the sick list. was shot and killed near here., * . * without abrogating anything . night • i . of z »i May , a 19, business —C. E - the by a ,, man, • , ' presided . . . at , the that is valid and vital in any Messrs Lee Walden, Rich on , band i r of men. tu u i Kid van Least and Mrs. Ella religion, yet reveals the I he body was .. .. ard Holley and John Collins paraded through the streets! ' otiPl 1,1 xmmi mg a means of peace and harmony were dinner guests of the f, , j . . tree on „ . the 1 note of welcome to . the brtl- for all. To the earnest seek then hanged to a . . . . . . , M isses Mills on Sunday af f . liant gathering said: T o r- er a new spiritual conscious outskirts of town. .« ** , •. ternoon. u .. _ a give hil- ness is discernablc and in ful Patterson was __ arrested * . us . if we • , . are a little i —C E — fillment of the promises of Soon ‘ r,ou‘ on,.* h‘ The Gleaners Art Club shor.lv before noon. Christ a new day of peace gave a luncheon at the home afterwards he was said to '" « * ,n' “x,ca,c, >'? '.'" 'V ," " and righteousness has truly have escaped from the offic- ,m 1 *’ ( - .........^-------------- of Mrs. W . G. Bird on Thurs ers' automobile in which he arc s,Kn,f'can* °. a cl" sf'r daw ned for the whole world. day afternon. It proved a was riding. Later he was amonK a" n’ ank," d- „ . ---------------- . . brilliant success. w, I, happiness as the key Sunday and Saturday Spe The Ever Ready Club held captured by the mob. According to the anthori- ao,.c . The annonncetncnl of cta : Fn«d Spring Ch.eken its social meeting at the :..< ,i„. woman „ wow, says .a vs th the now e . l,aha " llah' wl" ch „ . . and Potato Salad. home of Miss Rosalie Bird. ties the x i e x A u a o n oomrmoriommur i ! ! ’/ ..] Everyone agreed she made a Negro did not attack her, but a wave of happiness la U s« O o lA — W a a l l a M all » T over O — that she was scared. verv charming hotess. I the world.” W ILLIAM S A V EN U E ’Y ’ —C E — A special grand jury at St. Among other speakers ------------- The most interesting ev Petersburg is expected soon On last Wednesday morn- ent of the past week was the to announce the findings in were Mrs. May Maxwell and marriage of Miss Yetive the case of Parker Watson, Mrs. Elizabeth G rem irai of j ing the Committee of Man- Shelby, daughter of Mr. and who was lynched there Sun Montreal, Mr. Albert Vail agement held a special mcet- Mrs. S. Shelby to Clarence day night, after being taken and Mrs. Corintie True of ing to decide on furnishings Chicago, Mrs. Stewart W. for the new building which B. Ramsey, held at the par from officers. sonage was very neatly dec This is what our beloved French of Pasadena, Torao will be open about June 1st. orated in pink and white by Senator, Rice W. Means, fa Kawasski, the Japanese C on-• The Blue Triangle Club the members of the Ever vors. Does he represent you? sul. Shinji Yamasoto, a bov, held a special meeting Tues- Ready Club. The bride’s at Can he aBain represent you? ami Louis G. Grcgorv. a col- day evonitiR at the Branch to tendant was Miss Rosalie We knew he would do this orcd lecturer from VVashing- further plans for Blue I n - ton, D. C., who spoke on Ba- angle Night to be held dur- Bird, maid of honor. The verv thin I 0 ha’i courage.” ing the opening of the new Best man was Mr. Evan Por Great success attended the building, ter. Just close friends of the PICKEN S ADDRESSES MASS M EETING public meeting for the teach- The Grade School Reserve bride and groom and relativ ______ ing and spread of the Baha'i will go to Council Crest park es attended. Rev. J. F. More land solomnized the services. Continued from page one 'ideals and principles of bro- Saturday afternoon, There will he no Vespers Miss Shelby was organist of ening. Sunday morning he therhood. Mr. Horace Hoi- Zion. We all wish them hap will fill the pulpit at Central 'ley presided and with fine until further notice. piness and success. Presbyterian Church and in —c E — the afternoon, he will be a- We welcome Mr. Pickens mong the honored guests at to our city of Roses. an inter-racial Tea at the —C E — On Sunday, beginning at home of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. 11:00 A. M. Mr. Louis Greg Cannady in Irvington. And ory of Washington, D. C. in the evening he worships at Our Regular $12.95 to $17.95 will be our guest of honor. The First Congregational < 'ome out and hear and meet Church of which Dr. Clarke Mr. Gregory. At 7 0 0 P. M. is pastor. Dr. Clarke and Mr. we C. E .’s will study from Pickens are both Yale grad Ht b. 11: 8— 10; 17—22. sub uates. o ■ ■ — IN A GREAT SA LE AT ject: ‘Lessons from Pioneers’ Mr. Lynch Brown of and Be there C. E .’s. At 8 P. M. Rev. Moreland Mrs. Laura Dymon of Long- will take charge. Let us ma veiw, Wn., and Portland, O- ke Sunday a Zion Day Ever- regon, respectively were qui y one is welcome at anytime. etly married Monday after Take Jesus Christ in; He noon at the home of the bride About 200 beautiful Dresses to select from in the before a few select friends. Changes things— Zion! very newest models. Rev. E. C. Dyer read the sim- ------- 0 ------- ule marriage cveremony. Fine quality printed Silk dresses in choice pat N0TI01 Friends of the popular sou- terns and colorings, also crepe de chine dresses in Regular meetings of the P ort the wanted spring colors. Others come in rich col land Branch of the National As pie had several informal so sociation for the advancement of cial functions for their pleas ored tub silks in popular stripe patterns. Still others Colored People held every second ure on the afternoon and ev i i fine wool jerseys in both one and two piece styles. Monday evening at First A. M. E ening of the marriage. Am All sizes, 16 to 40, and all reduced to $7.95. Zion Church, 417 William* Avenue L E E ANDERSON. See'y. ong them being a dinner by S T Y L E , F IT , Q U A LITY GUARANTEED J . A. EW ING, Prea. Mr. and Mrs. Cannady. The Agents for the Rutterick Pattern* and Publications Agents for the couple plan to reside Long Hava r o c s r a i x n w a now* at Revelation Silk Hose for Particular Women. • view where the groom is a THE ADVOCATE well known and highly res-1 pected citizen, —:---- o W E W IL L PRO TEC T YOU Silk Dresses $ 7.95 Our Universal Service Of fer* You a Real Protection We write every kind of In-, aurahee, including Fire, Auto mobile. Surety Bonds and Life. Phone or write us and our representative will be pleased.. to call. 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