Urge Leaders To Help Unemployment
Davis Appeals to Negro Leaders For Unemployment Help
Needs Cooperation Of Public Spirited Citizens; Creation Of More Jobs Urged
Betty Green, Doctor's Wife, Branded As Common Street Woman
GANDHI INVITED TO HARLEM According to a news release from London, England, Mahatma Ghandi, [the?] great Indian leader who is now attending the Peace Conference in London, is being prevailed upon by the colored people of Harlem, New York, to visit the United States. It is said that Ghandi has revealed that he has received several invitations from New York colored people, and that should he come to America he would speak on his doctrine of non-violence in New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Boston and all other large cities.
Endorse Race Candidates
New York Citizen's Union Endorses Colored Republican Candidates
College Observes 25th Anniversary
PLAYMATE IS ACCIDENTLY KILLED Frank Watkins, 14-year-old youth living with his parents at 548 S. 19th street, was paroled to police following the accidental shooting of Nathaniel Grover which resulted in the latter's death. Grover, who was 16 years of age, lived with his parents at 1423 Madison alley. Watkins' story, when interviewed by a Leader reporter, was to the effect that he and Grover were at target practice when the accident occurred. Bottles had been set up on the fence at 1513 Esquire alley for targets and a 22 pistol was the firearm in use. Grover had taken his turn and handed the weapon to Watkins who at once cocked the safety, sighted and fired. Just as the ball left the gun Grover stepped within range, receiving the discharge. Ten minutes later the victim was removed to City Hospital. The shooting took place Monday, October 5, at 5:30 p. m. Death claimed young Grover Saturday, October 10, at 3:15 p. m. Watkins stated that he and Grover had been acquainted for more than five years and were the best of friends at the time of the tragic accident.
OPEN FORUM AT JACOB STREET TABERNACLE Jacob Street Tabernacle A. M. E. Zion Church is to start an Open Forum as Sunday evening service, beginning Sunday, October 18 at 7:30, according to Rev. J. H. D. Bailey, the pastor. Wm H. Ferris, well known writer, is to be the first speaker. His subject Sunday is "Is Christianity the Absolute Religion." After the address the audience will be given an opportunity to ask questions.
EDITOR U. N. I. A. SPEAKER The Leader editor was the principal speaker at the U. N. I. A. meeting at Brotherhood Hall last Friday night. The organization is in a big membership drive and arousing meetings were held each night. Mr. Samuel Hopkins is president.
DEATH TAKES HER [Photo] [CHARLIE MARIE ROBERTS?] Miss Charlie [Marie Roberts, well?] known young woman, died at the family residence, 1517 W. Walnut street, Friday morning, October 9. Falling a victim of tuberculosis a year ago, Miss Roberts put up a vigorous and unrelenting fight but the ravages of the disease were victorious. Miss Roberts was a graduate of Central High School in 1923 and in 1925 completed the work of the commercial department of the same school. Funeral services held from the Chestnut Street C.M.E. Church of which she was a member, with the pastor, Rev. W. E. Farmer, officiating, assisted by Rev. Merriweather, were largely attended Sunday. Miss Roberts leaves to mourn her passing, her parents, Mr Willis Roberts and Mrs. Evelyn Roberts, other relatives and many friends.
Would "Fix" Race Horses
Speakers Hit Trail For Harrison
BROADDUS THRILLS BIG REPUBLICAN RALLY AT SOMERSET Local Speakers Take Message To Appreciative Church Audiences; Pastors Preside Somerset, Ky., Oct. 12.--A capacity house assembled here in the Court House last Friday evening to hear Rev. [J. Welby?] Broaddus of Richmond, Ky., [the chairman?] of the Speakers' Bureau of the Colored Republican State Committee with headquarters in Louisville. The rally here was the first to be addressed by a representative of the colored state committee and the crowd was so large that the meeting had to be held at the Court House instead of the Odd Fellows' Hall as planned. For fully an hour Dr. Broaddus held his mixed audience spellbound as he stated the case for Mayor William B. Harrison, the Republican candidate for Governor. First taking up citizenship and its cost, Rev. Broaddus then contrasted the Republican and Democratic parties and their respective can- (Continued on page 4)
The Harrison for Governor campaign got a good start in Louisville among the colored voters this week and is running almost at full speed as The Leader goes to press. Starting last Sunday night the Fifth District organization at 902 W. Walnut street billed speakers at several of the churches. Among those heard by good crowds during the week were Drs. W. H Bryant, R. B. Scott, J. A. Emerson, J. A. C. Lattimore; Revs. J. H. D. Bailey, D. S. Ransaw, C. E. Starnes, Attorney C. Ewbanks Tucker, I. Willis Cole, Mesdames M. B. Lewis, Jennie Kirkpatrick, Lillie R. Simmons and others. Mayor Harrison has made such a good mayor and given the city such a splendid administration that his colored admirers desire that he be elected Governor of Kentucky that he may (Continued on page 4)
White Man Brutally Murders Young Colored Woman
WOUNDED BUT SAVES MONEY Because he made every effort to protect his savings of [$65?] when accosted by a bandit, George Woods, aged 36, lies at the point of death in City Hospital. According to reports Woods, who lives near 916 S. 6th street, was walking home Sunday night when attacked by the hold-up man at Ninth and Magazine streets. Woods saved his money but received knife wounds during the melee which required ninety-three stitches to close.
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