Charles W. Anderson Seeks Re-Election
IS OPPOSED BY LEE L. BROWN HIS RECORD AS REPRESENTATIVE OF 58TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT MADE PUBLIC [Photo] CHARLES W. ANDERSON Charles W. Anderson, Jr.; young attorney and present member of the Kentucky Legislature from the 58th. Legislative District of Louisville announced his candidacy for re-lection in the August priimary this week. Lee L. Brown, who, was defeated by Mr. Anderson in the 1935 primary elecytion filed his notification and declaratioon papers in the office of the County Clerk on June 27th., in opposition to Anderson in the primary election on August 5th. Mr. Anderson was first elected to office in November 1935 on the Republican ticket, and re-elected in November 1937 for his second term. When he took the oath of office office on January 7, 1936, he was the first Negro in the history of Kentucky to become a member of the Kentucky Legislature and the first Race legislator in the south since the Reconstruction Era. In less than 33 days after taking the oath of off ice during his first term he successfully sponsored a bill to provide graduate education for Negro students, who, were compelled to study outside of (Continued on Page 4)
'Y' Head Held on Moral Charges
POTENTIAL LYE TOSSER SENTENCED "I am going to throw lye in to her face and then cut her with this knife". These were the words the prosecuting witness said were used by Louise Hail, 606 Cedar, when the latter allegedly threatened her. Louise pleaded not guilty, but it fell on deaf ears. The judge gave her ten days. Wm. Metcalf, 442 South 15 Street, was arraigned in police court to faces charges of assualt and battery. He was alleged to have knocked Elizabeth Marmon, same address, down and struck her in the hand with an ice pick. The case was passed until July 14.
"TOY PISTOL" SHOOTING CASE PASSED For allegedly shooting a revolver at Beulah Johnson, Lizzie Earseary, 1208 West Madison was arraigned in Police court and case passed until Julp 14. (Continued on Page 4) 
4 File For Alderman
4 NEGROES FILE FOR ALDERMAN ACTION TAKEN WHEN MAJOR PARTIES REFUSE TO NAME COLORED MAN The leaders of the Republican organization in Louisville refused to consider a colored man as a candidate on the party ticket for alderman as urged in a resolution by local baptist ministers and as was advised by Negro Republican leaders, as a result three colored men have filed as candidates for alderman subject to the August primary of the Republican party. On the eve of the deadline Wednesday, Rev. W. P. Offutt, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church and a civic and political leader filed from the ninth ward; C. F. Page, proprietor of the C. F. Page Confectionary filed from the eighth ward, and Blaine Hall of the Hall Florists from the seventh. Both are well known business men. No colored man was named as a candidate on the Democratic ticket although it was expected that the leaders of that party would support a Negro. Nevertheless Clark Jefferson another well known business man and Democrat filed as candidate on the Democratic ticket subject to the primary of that party August 5. Mr. Jefferson filed from the fourth ward. The four Negro candidates like all others are subject to a city-wide votes. It is also rumored should none of the Race candidate be successful in the primary that an independent candidate will enter the race for alderman in the general election in November.
GRAYSON PUBLISHER OPENS CAMPAIGN FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Grayson, Ky.. July 6--R. M. Bagby of Grayson, Carter County, candidate for the Democratic Nomination for Lieutenant Governor is the son of the late Captain James T. Bagby, owner of the steamboat "Fannie Dugan" which use to ply the waters of the Ohio. He was born on a farm in Greenup County and from there his father moved his family to Grayson, Ky., where R. M. at the age of 6 received his first experience in the business field, by selling newspapers. Mr. Bagby later entered into commercial circles in Grayson by establishing a drug store and mercatile business. In 1920 he became interested in lumber and organized the Bagby Lumber Company. His commercial methods have always borne the closest investigation and scrutiny and his well formulated plans, his determination and courage have carried him steadily forward. In addition, he is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Commercial Bank of Grayson, Publisher of the Sandy Valley Enquirer, and operates farms in Carter and Woodford Counties. He is active in the Methodist Church, and has long been a member of the Board of Stewards of that organization. Fraternally he is a Mason and was recently made Charter President of the Grayson Rotary Club. His interest in political affairs has led him to give active support to the Democratic Party, having on numerous occasions been campaign manager for Carter County. He usually (Continued on page 4)
MYERS SPEAKS AT FRANKFORT RALLY Frankfort, Ky., July 6--[Citizens?] of Franklin County [are?] staging a Central [Kentucky?] political rally to be held on [the?] Old Capitol grounds, [Frankfort,?] Friday, July 7, in the [interest?] of The Honorable Rhodes [K.?] Myers, candidate for the [Democratic?] nomination for [Lieutenant?] Governor. An invitation is extended [to?] all Kentuckians and motorcades from throughout the state [are?] being formed to attend. Mr. Myers will be the [principal?] speaker and his speech will be radiocast over Station WHAS from 4:30 to 5:00 P. M.
SHELTON IS BACK WITH LEADER. George Shelton, outstanding advertising man is back in Louisville, and is with The Leader again. For many years Mr. Shelton has worked on Race papers in Kentucky and Ohio, and he has always done a good job. Shelton, only works on [illegible] (Continued on page 4)
CROWN "MISS LOUISVILLE LEADER" IN PADUCAH; AMONG THE LEADERS [Photo] MRS. LAURA S. CAMPBELL Providence [Photo] MISS EQUILLA JACKSON Paducah [Photo] MISS HAZEL SMITH Campbellsville [Photo] MRS. FLOELLA BROWNING Greenville [Photo] MISS AGNES GOOCH Franklin [Photo] MRS. NELLIE ENGLISH Louisville The pictures carried in these columns are among the leaders in The Leader's Annual Subscription Campaign and candidates for the honor of being crowned "Miss Louisville Leader" and awarded $50.00 at Hooks' Park, Paducah, Ky., [Wednesday?] night, July 19. The [closing?] of the contest was two weeks [illegible] this week when the last votes were checked over. By looking over the schedule of votes on page 8 it can be seen that the contest is a free-for-all affair, and that although just few days before the close of the campaign any one of the participant may report the largest number of votes and be crowned "Miss Louis- (Continued on Page 4) 
Hardin Co. Worse Than Germany
BAD TREATMENT OF NEGROES TOLD WORSE THAN THAT OF JEWS IN GERMANY SAYS WRITER According to the writer of a letter sent to The Leader this week from Elizabethtown, Negroes are treated worse in Hardin County, than the Jews are treated in Germany, the letter as written with the [name of the?] writer withheld follows; "We need a mixed Jury in Hardin County in cases where Negroes are involved" Earl Mitchell, has been a respectable farmer all his life. A disabled Veteran of the World War, who was gased wounded and shell-shocked over on the battle-field's of France. His pension was cut down too low to support himself and family. Mitchell was recently hailed in court on a liquor charge tried by an all white jury given a year in jail and fine $200.00 with out even a chance to defend himself, In the same Court by the same jury and judge, a white man was tried for the same offence and was given a $100.00 fine. In the same jail at Elizabeth, Ky. a Negro is serving 480 days. In another cell a white man is serving 51 days for the same offence. When it comes to the law Negroes are treated worse in Hardin County, than the Jews in Germany".
Lynching Spurs Bill Action
2,700 Order Phones Out In Chicago Job Protest
MARIAN ANDERSON PRESENTED MEDAN Richmond, Va., July 5-With the declaration that "your achieve- (Continued on page 4)