New York Mayor Flays Southern Outlaws
Mayor Hylan Notifies Ku Klux Klan That New York Has No Room For Them
Orders Stern Repression By Police
THE NEW LINCOLN BOOKS "NOBODY'S CHILDREN"--GREAT SHOW NEXT WEEK Music lovers, theatre goers, four of the stage and screen who have not attended the Lincoln during its three weeks' run under absolute colored management have missed rare treats. Hundreds have shown their appreciation of the efforts of the management to give to those who care clean and worth-while vaudeville acts and the best picture that the Big Feature corporations afford. Those who have attended the shows are loud in their praise of the efforts of the management and day after day n increase in the attendance is shown. There are a good many who continue to swell the coffers of those who send them around to the back door entrance through the dingy, dark alley to the "buzzard roosts". The vaudeville acts that have been booked for the Lincoln are gone over and all rough stuff that has been used for the pleasure of a certain class is cut and the performers are requested to show only their best. It is the aim of the present management to make the vaudeville acts at the new Lincoln better and better, more pleasing to the public as time moves on. They realize, however, that it all cannot be done in a day. The public should take the same under consideration. This Week's Show Attracts Hundreds. This week's vaudeville show at the Lincoln has attracted hundreds. The wonderful acrobatic performances of Wells and Wells has been the talk of the crowds. Williams and Williams, Boatner and Boatner; Davenport and Davenport, and Garnett Washington are stars in their line. All have made hits with the large crowd at every performance. This bill closes with today and tomorrow's show. Lonnie Fisher Coming. Next week Lonnie Fisher with fifteen people, mostly girls, will furnish the vaudeville. They come with flattering press notices and a big-town reputation. Straight from the best theatres in the East. They expect to go big. One continuous round of laughter and the sweetest singing on the stage is their reputation. Indications are that at the opening performance the S. R. O. sign will have to be put up. "The Passion Play Ground." The new Lincoln is showing first-run pictures at every performance, many of which are shown at the Lincoln before they are shown to up-town houses. Such stars as George Beban, Constance and Norma Talmadge and Clara Kimball Young are getting their first runs at the Lincoln. Monday and Tuesday Katherine McDonald, the popular screen favorite, will be seen in "Passion Play Ground." This picture packed McCauley's Theatre recently, and caused great sensation. "Nobody's Children." One of the best production on the screen today is the production of the Maurice Film Company with the all colored cast, "Nobody's Children." Critics throughout the North and East have pronounced this the greatest race picture before the public. Every race lover is expected at the Lincoln Wednesday, Thursday or Friday afternoon and night, to see one of the many race achievements and successes in the movie world. Every participant is a star. "Nobody's Children" with it 5,500 feet of film, contains more gripping actiion than most features double its length and at the same time [unfolds?] a story of the greatest heart [interest?]. The New Lincoln management invites you to come. You are always welcome. You will be pleased.
MISS HARRISON IN BRILLIANT RECITAL. Wednesday evening at the C. M. E. Church, Miss Hazel Harrison of Chicago, appeared in the most finished piano recital of recent years in Louisville. Miss Harrison is a finished artist and deserved a much larger audience than that which greeted her. Her program was partial to Litzt but was varied enough to delight all music lovers. Miss Harrison's fingering was flawless and her interpretation of Chopin and Litzt both highly original and brilliant in execution. Those who heard the recital are unanimous in their hope that she [will?] come again.
FIRST STANDARD BANK TO OPEN SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH The First Standard Bank, the million dollar bank, has announced the opening of its doors for business on Saturday, Feb. 5, 1921. To accommodate the thousands of depositors and visitors, the bank will remain open from 9:00 a. m, to 9:00 p. m. on the opening day. Remodeling of the building is being rapidly pushed by the contractors. Beckham brothers have general super vision of the exterior changes while Woods, the electrician was awarded the contract for electrical changes and additions. All contractors have agreed that the work would be finished by the first of February. Remission Received from Banking Department. Permission to engage in a regular banking business was granted the First Standard Bank by the Banking Commissioner of the State of Kentucky on Jan. 17, 1921. This makes the First Standard Bank the First and Only Negro Bank in the State of Kentucky to be authorized to do a regular banking business. The capital of the First Standard Bank is one hundred thousand dollars and a surplus of ten thousand dollars. The officers of the Bank are Mr. Wilson Lovett, president; Mr. W. W. Spradling, vice president and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr. L. R. Johnson and Bishop G. C. Clement, vice Presidents; Mr. J. R. Ray, cashier and Mr. R. L. [Jones?] and A L Simpson assistant cashiers.
Brooklyn Prepared for Ku Klux Klan
PERRY GROCERY CO. STOCKHOLDERS TO MEET Notice is hereby given to the stockholders of the Perry Grocery Company to meet Monday night, January 24th, 8.00 p.m., at Quinn Chapel Church, for the purpose of reorganizing, if necessary, and completing the plans to put the business of the Company under proper management and on a paying basis. The Board of Directors has already ararnged with the Business Finance Corporation to assist in carrying out this program. All stockholders are requested to be present.
TICKETS ON SALE AT BRIGHT & MATTHEWS' Drugstore, Ninth and Chestnut Sts. The largest whist of the season will be given at the Pythian Temple, Feb. 4, by the Ladies Auxiliary. This will be the last social affair before Mardi Gras. There will be ten prizes for the men and ten for the women. Do not miss it. If your winter tie is shabby come, get a spring one. There will be ties, home-furnishing, prizes for the housekeeper, vanities for the debutant, cigars for the staid bachelor and the benedict will be suited also. For an evening of real genuine pleasure, come to the whist and meet your old friend, form new acquaintances and be happy. Hours 9-12. Admission 25c.
Senators Oppose Taft's Views on Race Patronage
WELL BALANCED LINE-UP IN "NOBODY'S CHILDREN" The Colored managers of the new Lincoln theatre, have booked the great Maurice Film Co. production, "Nobody's Children," for a run of 3 days beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 26. This feature is creating a sensation everywhere it is being shown. WHile there is no particular "star" featured in this production the cast was selected with infinite care---the principals being chosen to fit the parts portrayed by them with an eye to appearance as well as ability. As a consequence it is as finely a balanced feature as had ever been seen.
OWENSBORO NEWS Mass meeting held t 4th Baptist Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock was very interesting to those who were present. The meeting as held in behalf of the $300,000. school bond, for better schools and improved building. Interesting speeches made by the following: Mr. E. T. Franks, white; Pres. U. S. Banks, followed by Song led by Rev. W. H. Williams, pastor "Swing Low, Sweet Charriot;" Prof. S. L. Bachner, colored, W. A. Steele, President Ditch and Grader Co., Rev. M. G. Buckner, Mrs. Levi, Prof. Riddle, Supt., and the different patsors of the city. All made very timely remarks in behalf of the School Bonds.
Texas Woman Admits She Framed Rape Charges
Harvard Team Supports Colored Members; Southern Games Cancelled
THE PASSING OF MISS FLORENCE GIBSON
AN APPRECIATION
With the passing of Miss Florence S. Gibson, Friday, Jan. 14, 1920, Louisville lost an esteemed and respected citizen, the public school system a valuable teacher, and those who knew her best, a most trustworthy friend. As we think of her now, we are reminded of the old line aristocracy of reserve, culture and refinement--her contribution to society, that of moral rectitude being irresistible and in the end. triumphant.
The school room, through her means of livelihood, served a nobler purpose. It set in motion that goodness of her character which can never die. She achieved success because she gained the respect of intelligent men and women and the love of little children.
She filled her niche and accomplished her task; she left the world better than she found it, whether by improved minds, molded characters or rescued souls. She never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; she always looked for the best in others and gave the best she had; the way of suffering was long.
O Father, and her soul longed for the rest and quiet of the goal. She has journeyed on, but her life was an inspiration, her memory a benediction.
P. P. B.
LARGE CROWD HEARS N.A.A.C.P. OFFICIAL; CITIZENS CONTRIBUTE $1,027 TO CAUSE
Secretary White Tells of Atrocities Perpetrated Against Race In U. S.
SUPPORT OF LOCAL ORGANIZATION PLEDGED
With hundreds shouting acclaim and voicing approval Mr. Walter White, Assistant Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, vigorously scored and deplored the conditions existing in the United States relative to the attitude of the white people to the colored people, at Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church, Monday night.
The history of the Klu Klux Klan just after the civil war was revealed, an extraction of the Congressional Record for 1871 being cited as the authority. Hundreds were killed, many mutilated and driven from the homes by this organization.
"The Grand Wizard," said Mr. White, "has given as his reasons for the resuscitation of this organization the fact that the noble work and basic principles upon which this organization was originally predicated might not be lost to civilization."
They are exceedingly strong and active in the South and have laid plans to invade the North. Quoting conditions of lassitude and inactivity so prevalent there among the Negroes as they have been in the South. They have made [ready?] for the [illegible] [in the?] City of New York; the legislature and the people. Their reception will be like unto the rioting that took place on San Juan Hill."
Newspapers thruout the country have been carrying the results of the congressional investigation of the rioting in the Suuth during the recent election. Mr. White made a personal reconniscance of conditions there shortly after election and his findings were extremely repulsive. The actual number of Negroes murdered varies from thirty-two to fifty-eight; homes were destroyed by fire and when occupants sought to escape they were either driven back into the fire or shot to death. Before the embers of the buildings were cold crowds of blood insatiated whites rushed into the houses and secured charred bones as souvenirs," related Mr. White.
The Haitian situation which was recently investigated by Congress, was touched upon by the assistant secretary. Thousands were wantonly killed in that hitherto free island but the verdict returned by the Naval Investigation Committee of the marines was that the atrocities perpetrated were exaggerated and they the marines, were found not guilty of any wrongs.
"European attention is being focused upon the United States by their recent actions" in Hayti and the South, which is very unfavorable in the light of the assidious attention to establish democracy throughout the world and yet denying it to the Negroes of the United States. England has no love for the United States because of its challenge of the supremacy of the sea; Germany because of the participation of the United States in the World's War; France because of the unfavorable impressions made by the American Army with its superciliousness; Japan because of the attitude of Americans in the California question and other nations for various reasons. Thus the United States is literally at diplomatic outs with all the countries of the world and the thing to be done now is to clean house and the yard at home.
Mr. White was introduced by Prof. A. E. Meyzeek, who touched upon his worth to the race and of splendid testimony given by him in the recent census committee investigation of the Florida election in which colored men were driven from the polls and several killed. Mr. Lee L. Brown, executive secretary of the local branch, gave a comprehensive report of the work done by the branch during 1920.
Mr. Wilson Lovett, the vresident of the First Standard Bank, made a brief resume of the lynchings of the South; Mr. William Warley, the editor of the Louisville News and president of the local organization, related how the Louisville Branch of the organization was going to push the matter of equal accommodations on all southern trains and Mr. I. Willis Cole, the editor of the Louisville Leader urged all to contribute to the cause of this worthy organization that the effective work might not be hampered.
As a result of Mr. Cole's plea more than one thousand dollars were subscribed for the Louisville Branch of the Louisville Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Cash was paid and pledges made of amounts ranging from $5 to $25, by the good citizens present.--A. S.
WELL KNOWN TAXI DRIVER TELLS OF ARREST AND ABUSE BY POLICE
Howard Carr, well known young man, a taxi cab driver who stands at Tenth and Chestnut streets, wishes the public to know the facts about his recent arrest, the charges preferred against him and the manner in which he was handled by the city police. Carr gives out the following letter for publication:
Christmas afternoon about 4 o'clock I left my stand at the Pythian Building to answer a call, headed east on Chestnut street. I was about to approach the corner of Seventh. I looked in Seventh street and saw the police patrol a little distance away, headed south, making about 35 or 40 miles an hour. Feeling that I was nearer the corner than they were I continued to drive on. Just as I had almost crossed, they seeing that they were about to hit me good and hard, then whirled in the same direction I was going and struck the rear of my machine, knocking me into a machine which stood in front of the corner residence, causing damage to it and also turning my machine over, causing damage of $150. 
After I had gotten out of my machine unhurt, they wanted to know what I meant by speeding. I was making about 15 miles an hour.
There happened to be some one else who saw the accident besides them and one of the parties did not fail to let then know that they had made a dirty deal. They became very calm when this person spoke up in my behalf and presented me his card as a witness in the case. Another white gentleman did likewise.
They had no witnesses but were dirty enough to pretend that they wanted to take me over to the court house to state the accident. They locked me up. I was in jail about thirty minutes, but was soon out on bond.
I was charged with reckless driving and carrying concealed weapon. I had a revolver but only to protect myself, and those who rode with me, as I ride passengers quite often who carry large sums of money on them.
I have had passengers to ride and hand me not what I charge them but what they felt like paying, at times, that has been nothing. I am a licensed taxi driver and feel that when I carry passengers where they want to go they should pay me.
My case came up Thursday. Was I in the wrong? No, I was dismissed on the charge of reckless driving. The charge of concealed weapons was laid over to the grand jury. Naturally, I needed new bonds. One of my witnesses was kind enough to go my bond the minute it was laid over.
Back in a little room they locked me until his return. He was gone about fifteen minutes. But still the little room could not hold me long. They called me out and the same two officers who knocked my machine [over?] Christmas evening, Ball and [illegible] (Continued on page 8)