Bishop W. T. Ve[rn]on Suspend[ed?]
General Conference Takes Speedy Action Against Prelate
Tears Stream Down His Cheeks As Noted Bishop Pleads for Self
SALARIES CUT AT STATE COLLEGE: ONE FROM FAMILY ON FACULTY Frankfort, Ky., May 9--On recommendation of R. B. Atwood, president of the Kentucky State Industrial College here, salaries of the members of the faculty of the institution were cut by the new board of trustees in a meeting here last Friday. The salaries of all employees receiving more than $1,500 a year were cut 22 1-2 per cent. All receiving less than $1,500 a year were cut 20 per cent. The president included his own salary, fixed last year under a four-year contract, in the cut. The board accepted his suggestion, and included his salary in the list cut. The trustees abolished the position of the dean of the institution which was held by James A. Bond, and recommended that the work of the dean be assigned to some other instructor at the school. The board of trustees also adopted a resolution that no two persons related by blood or marriage be retained at the college. G. P. Russell, the former president was charged with having a large number of relatives on the payroll during his imcumbency. President Atwood advised that some of the teachers on his faculty had married other teachers during (Continued on page 4)
PROMINENT VISITOR RUN DOWN BY MOTORCYCLE COP AT DOWNS Was Among Guests of Dr. Lattimore and Rice Porter Mr. James D. Lucas, one of the most prominent business men of Ohio, a leading citizen of Chillicothee, was run down by a motorcycle policeman as he attempted to cross Central Avenue at Seventh Street entrance to Churchill Downs last Saturday about 1 o'clock. Mr. Lucas with a party of friends who were Kentucky Derby guests of Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore and luncheon guests of Rice Porter well known Lexington, Ky. business man and clocker at Churchill Downs, had just left the Porter residence on Seventh Street for the Derby when the accident occurred. Some of the members of the party had crossed the street, others including Mr. Lucas were held up by the traffic officer on duty at the intersection, and did not attempt to cross until told to do so by the officer. Mr. Lucas had gotten to the center of the street when he was struck down without knowing how it happened by the motorcycle which came at a fast rate of speed down Central Ave. and it is not only miraculous that Mr. Lucas was  not killed, but that others who were making it to the track were not hit. The motorcycle went down with Mr. Lucas, but the policeman was not hurt. Mr. Lucas was cut about the face and painfully bruised about the body when taken with Dr. Lattimore in a city ambulance to the Lattimore home and examined. Mr. Lucas made many friends in Louisville during the war when he and Mrs. Lucas visited their daughter, Miss Hazel Lucas who was at that time the wife of Lieut. Richard Jones who was located at Camp Taylor and who was later connected with the First Standard Bank. Mr. Lucas came to Louisville two days before Derby day and was able to leave for his home in Chillicothe Thursday evening.
Those who were house guests and Derby day dinner guests of Dr. and Mrs. Lattimore, luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rice Porter and were with Mr. Lucas when he was run down were Dr. Floyd L. Jones, Columbus, Ohio; Dr. E. P. Jefferson, Nashville, Tenn.; Dr. J. Loundis Leach, and Mr. Willie Williams, Flint, Mich.; Mr. J. Finley Wilson, Grand Exalted Rujler of the Elks, Judge W. C. Hueston and Mr. John T. Rhines, Washington, D. C.; Dr. Lattimore and I. Willis Cole.
Tanner Continues To Set Pace For Campaigners The third week of the Leader's 1932 campaign finds Mr. Erskin Tanner of Cincinnati still leading the other candidates by a few votes. Mrs. Florence G. Muir of Lexington, Ky., moved into second place and Mrs. Mattie T. Davis of Owensboro with a few votes less is in third place. Mrs. Annie Dickerson of Evansville and Mr. S. M. Davie are in fourth and fifth places respectively. The first period of the campaign is expected to close next Wednesday night at 9 o'clock. Entrants in the campaign during the week were Mr. Henry Crump of Hopkinsville and Mrs. Margaret Hayes Jones of Chicago. The standing of the candidates with their votes at the close of the week Wednesday is given on page 4.
DR. MERCHANT SERIOUSLY ILL As the Leader goes to press Dr. W. T. Merchant, well known citizen who has been sick since last week is reported seriously ill.
N.A.A.C.P. to Urge Independent Political Action
"Heaven Bound" At Armory "Heaven Bound" the great Biblical drama is being presented by talent of various churches Thursday and Friday night of this week. As stated last week, hundreds of Louisville citizens are availing themselves of the opportunity to see "Heaven Bound" which was the talk of the country.
CUTS HIS SALARY [Photo] R. B. ATWOOD The president of the Kentucky State Industrial College who recommended to the Board of Trustees of the institution that his own salary be cut along with other members of the faculty.
Blanton Succeeded At Mutual Standard Bank Banking Commissioner I. R. Dorman who was appointed following the inauguration of Governor Ruby Laffoon, announces that Ray H. Kirchdorfer has been appointed liquidation agent of the Mutual Standard Bank to succeed J. O. Blanton who has had charge of the affairs since a few weeks after its closing last May. Mr. Blanton, who was formerly president of the American Mutual Bank and who became a Co-Vice President of the merged bank with J. R. Ray, who was president of the First Standard up to the time of the closing of the banks, was appointed liquidating agent of the Mutual Standard June 26 of last year. Mr. Kirchdorfer is a young white Louisville attorney. He takes charge of the affairs of the bank Monday, May 16.
LOUISVILLIANS AT A.M.E. ZION GENERAL CONFERENCE Leaders of the A.M.E. Zion Church in Louisville and vicinity who left last week for the General Conference at Pittsburgh, Pa. included Bishop George C. Cement and Mrs. Clement, their daughter, Miss Abbye Jackson, Dr. H. C. Weeden and Mrs. Weeden and their daughter, Dr. B. W. Swain, Revs. J. H. A. Bailey and C. Eubanks Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Spradling and Mesdames Lizzie Pierce and Lydia Kelley.
A man is wanted in the advertising and circulation department of the Leader. Must be a person who has had some salesmanship experience and references as to trustworthiness.
A CORRECTION The stork visited Mrs. Rachel Butcher, 1812 W. Madison Street and not Mr. and Mrs. Chester Edgar Anderson as reported last week. We apologize to Mr. and Mrs. Anderson.
Methodist Church Makes Race Equality Dema[nds?]
Action May Stop Plan of Reunion of Two Great Bodies
Will Not Meet In Cities Discriminating Against Colored Delegates
MAIDS BEATEN IN [HOTEL?]
MAIDS BRUTALLY BEATEN BY KENTUCKY HOTEL GUEST, REPORT The maids are having more trouble at the Kentucky Hotel. A few weeks ago it was reported that one of the maids at the hotel was criminally assaulted by a white guest although she fought furiously to ward him off until help came. It was reported to a Leader representative this week that two other maids at the Kentucky Hotel were assaulted by another guest last Thursday. One of the maids it is said was unmercifully beaten about the face by the manager of the dog races over in Jeffersonville. It is reported that the man came to his room drunk and upon leaving claimed that some one had taken his money. The maids who had been in the room vigorously disclaimed any knowledge of the money and went about to prove their case, but the white man held his gun on them it is said and brutally beat them up. The name of the man and of the two maids are withheld until an investigation being conducted is completed.
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