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PO R TLA N D , OREGON, SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 1927
WHL PICKENS CONFERS WITH NOTED RUSSIANS
DENVER COLORED MAN’S HOME IS BOMBED
DENVER MAN S HOME IS BOMBED TH IRD TIM E
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION BRANCH ACTIVE
Effort To Oust E. E. Carrington Prom His Horne In A
'W hite Neighborhood’ Shots Are Fired From Ambush
I r-
éé
If
'THE AMERICAN
COLOR LINE DRAWN
RACE PROBLEM"
PUPILS LEAVE RINK
By Kits Reid
W ILLIAM PICKENS IN RUSSIA; W RITES ON
LYNCHING FOR MOSCOW PAPERS
Says “Fire In The Flint”, “Bursting Bonds”, “Vengeance
Of The Gods” To Be Published In Russian Language
“We brought the Negro BOY REFUSED
New, York, N. Y. January 29,—Letters have been re
New York, N. Y. January 28,—The National Associa
ENTRANCE ceived by the National Association for the Advancement
T he A dvocate doe* n o t necessarily over from Africa in Colonial
tion for tin* Advancement of Colored People is informed share in K its K eid's view s, but w heth
without
his consent
of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, from Wliliam Pick
,
, . .
by its Denver, Colorado Branch, that for the third time er we do o r n o t, her opinions are times,
sane, and logical and well w o rth ; and against ItlS interests He Fernwood School Students
ens, Field Secretary of the
within two months the home of IC. I*]. Carrington, a color r e a d in r I t U your privilege a i well a* I .- ,. s j n r e w o n t h r o l l i d i t o
Quit Skating Party
N. A. A. C. P., who has vis
o
u
r.
to
diaegrec
w
ith
K
ite
and
th
e
"
w
i
r
o
u
g
l
l
t
o
ed man, had been attacked. The first attack occurred at m vitea your opinion upon subiects f r e e d o m a n d a c e r t a i n d e f i -
ited
Russia on his European
2 o'clock on the morning of I
~ “ —— —
Graduation Frolic Ends
c
’
ofuin'“*'**
'rora
“me
*°
tim#
in
tar
"ite
place
in
our
affairs.
How
lecture
tour.
when One of Class Kept
December 10, a bomb being DIOUflDÇ DO
IT IIMPDIM
*****
the
white
race
can
he
fair
to
Mr.
Pickens
states that he
placed under the porch of the DlullUru uULI JIIY
luKUVY
Out Because of Racial
----------------
him
and
at
the
same
time
addressed
an
audience in
Carrington house and blow
Difference
How
long,
Oh,
Lord,
how
conserve
its
own
interests
is
Moscow
including
22 Chin
A
face
familiar
on
mag
ing a hole in the porch as
long must this country cn- the subject of this searching (Reprinted from Morning azine covers, in color adver ese generals, a number of
well as arousing the entire
dure Coolidge and Kellogg? and unprejudiced s t u d y ,
neighborhood. The second
One thousand members of Is it possible that we are which deserves the attention Oregonian, Jan’y 28, 1927) tisements, and in the illus Russian leaders and repre
attack occurred on January the Citizens’ Committee for
Forty one members of the trations of popular serials, sentatives of ten to twelve
going
to
stand
by
and
stu-
,<»f
both
races.”
Fernwood s c h o o l eighth emerges as a real personali nations and races. The entire
2. when six shots were fired Law Observance and Enfor- pidly allow them to force
The
above
salient
state-
grade class gave up the fun ty in a Negro model. Mau group, writes Mr. Pickens
at the house from ambush erment held their annual
tlie
American
nation
into
a-
ment
adorns
the
cover
on
and festivities of what was to rice Hunter has become an was photographed at least
while Mrs. Carrington was meeting in Washington, I).
nother
disgraceful
war
with
1
C
.
B.
Reuter’s
brand
new
have been their graduation American, and is now one of 50 times, motion pictures be
standing talking to a neigh C., a few weeks ago, closing
Mexico
such
as
we
had
in
book,
“T
II
E
AMERICAN
part)’ last night and volunta the most sought after mod ing made of the speakers in
bor. Three of the bullets pen with a banquet in the Will
rily left the Imperial Skat els for artists and schools be action.
etrated the window, just ard Hotel. There were many 184f>—a most “shameful and RACK PROBLEM”.
inglorious
blot
on
the
histo
Professor
Reuter,
w
h
o
Among the Russian lead
ing rink, 387 East Madison cause of unique gifts of im
back of Mrs. Carrington. A colored delegates to the con-
ry
of
this
country
?
Is
it
gen-
holds
the
chair
of
social
ers
Mr. Pickens has confer
street, in which the affair personation and a figure of
little later that evening shots vention, among whom were I
orally
known
that
the
tool
Science
at
the
University
of
red
with are Kalinin, sisters
was being held, rather than practically perfect physical
were fired at the rear of the a group of Bishops of the
we
call
the
president
has
or-
Iowa,
approaches
the
ques-
of
Trotzky
and Lenin, and
proportions.
But
he
came
to
that one of their number
house shattering an electric Methodist Episcopal Church
dered
6
more
war
ships
and
tion
in
an
attitude
so
obvi-
prominent
editors.
He re
this
country
from
Dutch
should be barred from the
bull) on the sleeping porch. viz: W . J. W alls* Georg* C.
a
small
army
of
4000
men
to
ously
imp.
•;al
as
to
inspire
ports
that
“The
Fire
In The
Guiana
about
sixteen
years
ball on account of color. It
The latest attack, on Jan Clement, E. W. D. Jones, ct
Nicaraugua
under
the
thin
the
respect
and
confidence
of
Flint”
by
W
alter
White,
and
ago,
and
was
then
twelve.
was not fair, they thought,
uary 15, was in the form of a al. Thc Bishop and other col
bomb hurled on Mr. Carring ored delegates refused to at excuse the American proper- students. In seventeen cliap- for the party to continue “Because of humble origin, Bursting Bonds” and “The
ton’s front porch at 6 o’clock tend the banquet when they ty and lives arc being men- ters lie reviews every phase when that one could not par the abridgement of opportu Vengeance of the Gods” by
nities and handicaps innum Mr. Pickens himself are to
in the evening. Mr. Carring learned that a table had been aced by the “revolutionists” of the Negro problem, and ticipate.
•
,
•
ii
/
.1
i*n
country.
I
have
brae-
from
the
standpoint
of
the
George Edward Cannadv, erable, the careers of most be translated into Russian,
ton rushed out of the front * ' , s 'd' ‘ MH-cially for the tctcd ,,|c word ■ •rov<,|ulio„ . N
„ „ |cs,
thc A „fr-
13, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Negroes who hurdle obstac- and perhaps put on the stage
door, seized the hotnh and colorcd delegates.
because that U what lo-Saxon.
as well as made into motion
tossed it to the street. It ex
'our
commander-in-chief
of
In
his
introductory
chap-
(Concluded on Page Four) ( Concluded on pg. 3, Col. 2) pictures.
ploded, the concussion shat
our
army
and
navy
calls
ter
the
author
reviews
the
Mr. Pickens has written a
tering a window in a next
them.
But
is
that
the
real
re-
whole
situation,
stating
that
comprehensive
article
on
door neighbor's house. Mr.
ason? I have read every- the Negro people today offer
lynching during the past for
Carrington lias received re
--------
thing I can get my hands on thc best opportunity in the
ty years, detaling the cam
peated threatening letters
In
beautiful
demonstration
and
1
find
not
one
iota
of
ev-
modrn
world
to
study
a
race
paign
conducted for seven
warning him to move (from
of
“flowers
while
you
live
’,
idence
that
there
has
ever
in
evolution.
Next
he
studies
teen
years
against this evil in
what is a white neighbor
which
has
become
the
pliil-
been
any
threat
even
in
that
Race
as
a
sociological
con-
America
by
the N. A. A. C.
hood).
osophy
of
life
for
Mr.
bred
direction.
But
I
do
find
plen-
cept,
racial
differences
and
P.
This
article
is to be pub
The Denver N. A. A. C. P.
D.
1
lioinas,
he
and
Ins
’bar-
ty
of
evidence
that
Coolidge
tendencies,
the
contact
of
ra
lished
in
newspapers
in Mos
under the presidency of Geo.
ining
wife
were
hosts
at
a
de-
and
Kellogg,
between
them,
ces
and
cultures,
the
primi-
cow,
Berlin
and
Paris,
writes
W. (iross, lias appealed to
lightfill
banquet
table
at
are
obeying
the
dictates
of
tive
Negro
when
he
first
Mr.
Pickens,
who
has
also
the authorities for protection
their
home,
366
Shaver
St.,
Wall
Street
capitalists
and
reached
America,
thc
disap-1
written
for
Russian
maga
and is in constant communi-
zines on American race prob
caton with the National Of recently honoring members are sending American boys pearancc of his original lan-
lems.
of
Bethel
choir
and
others
down
there
to
die
for
the
guge
and
customs,
and
the
fice of the N. A. A. C. P.
which is following the situa who participated in the ren- sake of the American oil and effect of slavery upon his
tion closely. The National dilion of Christmas music at mineral land owners in Mex- status. The Negro in Slavery
Office of the N. A. A. C P. Bethel church during the ico, using thc Nicarauguan in fact occupies several chap-
ters and is viewed biological-
lias offered full assistance to holidays. Twenty seven hap- incident as an excuse.
«■< M r and
the Denver Branch in deal- « K" '£ s
There has been a civil (Concluded on page four)
ing with the hotnh terrorism Mrs. 1 bornas warm hospi-.
tality and enjoyed a delicious Avar (is one of a kind now)
Mr. John Bosch of Geyser-
three-course repast. The re- between two forces in Nic-
ville,
California was the in
tnaindcr of the evening was aruagua. The majority elc-
spiration
for a gathering of
spent in song and speech Mr. ment led by President Saca-
a
group
of
colored and white
Thomas being the witty sa has been recognized by
friends
at
the home of Mr.
toastmaster.
Mexico as thc legal govern-
and
Mrs.
E.
D. Cannady in
Sunday, Jan. 22, was thc
o-------
I ment of that country. Diaz,
Irvington
Tuesday
evenng.
second anniversary of Sold
the claimant of the minority
Mr.
Bosch
is
a
leading
Ba
iers and Sailors Day. The
faction is recognized by the
hai teacher and visited the
service was in charge of the (
United States. Coolidge— (Preston News Service)
Washington, D. C. Jan.^28
great Persian teacher, Abdul
Brotherhood. The program
Wall Street rather— charges —Major
John
C.
Montgom
*****
Bahai in Haifa. He also was
was somewhat cut on a c-,
that the Mexican govern
ery,
10th
Cavalry,
at
Fort
with
Abdul Baha in Chicago
count of the inclement wea (By Mrs. Lynch Brown) ment is furnishing arms and
Huachuca,
Ariz.
now
in
New
during
Abdul Baha’s visit to
ther. The program will be
On account of cold wea munitions to Sacasa and
York
City,
on
leave
of
ab
America
and was one of the
concluded at a later date to ther there was no Sunday feels that this justifies the
sence,
has
been
ordered
to
few
Americans
present when
l>e announced.
School nor Christian Endea United States in supplying
his home to await retirement
Roland Hayes found time, during his sojourn in the the great spiritual leader
Rev. Dyer preached in the vor Sunday. Thc pastor, Rev.
morning from the Book of House is unable to preach. (Concluded on page four) for convenience of the Gov South, to visit the great institute of Tuskegee, Alabama, passed into the Unknown at
and sing for its members. The tenor laid a wreath on the his home in Haifa.
ernment-
Ilaboklcuk, 2nd Chapter 1st He is suffering with throat
grave of Dr. Booker T. Washington, the great educatdr
Mr. Bosch told in his own
verse; Text, “I will stand up trouble.
*****
and founder.of Tuskegee Institute, while Mr. E. IT. W ash interesting way of his teach
on my watch, and set me up
ington, the educator’s son, and Mr. R. R. Taylor, acting ing the great universal prin
on the tower, and will watch
Mr. Neville was in Tacom-
principal, stood beside him.
ciples of Brotherhood, etc.,
to see what he will say unto a a few days last week.
*****
The
annual
observance
of
in many parts of the world.
me, and what I shall answer
Miss Stella Stokes of To
“Negro
History
W
eek”
will
He also gave a vivid . '•count
Mrs. Ruby Smith, former
when I am reproved.” The
peka, Kans., has been ap
begin
the
second
week
of
of
his visit to the Holy Land
ly of Vcrnonia, Oregon, is in
sermon was well outlined.
pointed clerk in thc State
and
other parts of the world.
February,
on
February
6th,
Auditor’s
office,
Longview
for
an
indefinite
From that day until this,
A. F. Wil-
f (]
Miss
Marie Nadelhoffer of
the duty of a soldier and a visit. While in thc city she is sponsored by the Associa-
same place was
Bill Burns who came to Illinois State, Field secretary
sailor were emphasized, de the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. tion for the Study of Negro Earned!clerk of the siTe'etd7-
The Portland last week as and Dr. Talbot Pacific coast
picting the important part A. Freeman. Mrs. Smith or ife and History, Carter (,. partnicnt Also J. T. Duval of
dining room captain, only Regional Director of thc
Woodson Director, Wash- fcansas Citv. Kans., has been
they have played throughout iginally is from Texas.
stuck
for five days.
*****
Near East Relief, both gave
ington, D C. The purpose appointed Deputy Oil In-
the Christian era.
*****
of
the
celebration
is
to
ac-
sp£Ctor
interesting
and touching ac
Miss Ruth Johnson is now
At thc morning service,
Mrs.
Lee
the
efficient
quaint
those
who
do
not
*
0____
counts
of
the
condition of
wc had Mr. J. W. Ford of domiciled at the Blackstonc
check
room
attendant
at
the
know,
of
the
history
of
the
the
Near
East
children and
Oakland, Calif., Mr. W. Por Apafltmchta.
Portland,
was
ill
for
a
few
American
Negro
in
an
un
*****
,
their
need
for
America’s
ter of Omaha, Noli., Mr. S.
(lays
this
week
and
Miss
L.
biased
manner;
to
popularize
help.
Mr. Lynch Brown who has
(Concluded on pg. 3 Col. 1) been confined to his bed with the study of Negro life and
Matthews filled her place.
Mr. Young accompanied
****
on the piano by his wife,
illness and under thc care of History and to secure more
support for its promotion.
E. Nobles, former waiter sang a group of songs to the
W YATT W. W ILLIAM S a physician, is much improv
All schools, churches, wo Chandler Owen one of
at
The Portland has just re delight of all.
ed
at
this
writing
and
able
Attorney at Law
mens’ clubs ,etc„ arc request Chicago’s leading business
turned
from a long sea voy Thc hostess, assisted by
to be out gain.
T H E STORE FOR
ed
to
observe
this
week
in
a
*****
Mrs. Idela Shirkey and Miss
age
in
the
role of a waiter.
With Julius Silvcstone,
linen who has, for thc past 17
EVERYBODY
*****
fitting
manner,
everywhere.
Helen
Pilkington served a
Attorney and Counselor
months, served as general
Luclla Foster who was in
------o--- —
A
new
captain
has
been
light
supper.
! manager and editor of the
523-524 Lumbermens Bldg. Kelso a few days returned to
-o----
Nicely furnished house j Chicago Bee, has resigned.
hired in the Portland main
keeping
rooms
for
rent.
—
&r.
Stay off Monday, Februa
dining room. His name is
Phones: Br. 0635-Wa. 3920 (Concluded on pg. 2, Col. 4)
Mr. Owen will go to Paris
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