HELM BRUCE ENCOURAGED LINCOLN INDEPENDENT PARTY SPOKE AT BOTH REPUBLICAN AND INDEPENDENT MEETINGS With no immediate grounds in hand for charging the Democrats with starting the cry of Negro Domination in the present campaign and not content with lining up of the Negro against the Negro through villification and ridicule by a certain type of preachers, the Republican machine through its organ The Louisville Herald and other small race sheets started and used by the organization are attempting to work on the ignorance, emotions and weakness of the Negro by charging that the Lincoln Independent party is being aided by Democrats. On the front page of the Herald last week an article was carried with headlines that Mr. A. D. Porter, the candidate for Mayor on the Lincoln Ticket was a Democrat. Tuesday morning of this week in an article which carried the fact that Scott Turner, candidate for Jailor on the Lincoln ticket, but one of those willing to sign an article and turn over to the Republicans for certain considerations, this same paper heading this article intentionally and maliciously that Porter had left the Independent party. All of this is being done to attract and influence the ignorant, thoughtless and narrow minded Negro, and to some extent the Republican party and the Herald have succeeded in their effort. The same sinister motive is behind the publication of the fact that a Democratic [lawyer has been?] used by [Lincoln?] candidates in the execution of papers, etc.
The Republican leaders and the Herald knows some Negroes better than these Negroes know themselves. They knew that this type of Negro would not have forethought enough that Mr. Smith the present Mayor of Louisville was formerly a Democrat. They knew that they would not be thoughtful enough to be proud of the fact that some Negroes like white folks had sense enough to change their party, when said party changed on them; that in seeking the aid of Democrat lawyers the members of the Lincoln party had more sense than trust their petitions in the hands of some Republican lawyers and therefore took no chances. The Republican politicians and the Herald knew that certain of our group would lose sight of the fact that at the Republican mass meeting a few nights ago the chairman of the meeting, Mr. Alex Barrett was a Democrat, that Mr. Ben Brumleve one of the speakers is a Democrat holding a position as a member of the Board of Public Works with the present Republican administration; that Mr. Helm Bruce who made the keynote speech at this recent Republican mass meeting is an independent Democrat, and said in his speech, that his hearers knew that nationally he was a Democrat, but voted for the man and not the party locally. The Herald did not publish this nor did it mention the fact that Mr. Bruce spoke at one of the first meetings of the independeet movement and aided in its formation as has been given out by Dr. J. B. Colbert, president of the Independent Citizens League through whose invitation Mr. Bruce attended the meeting and encouraged the movement. Dr. Colbert's statement concerning Mr. Bruce's interest in the organization of the movement follows:
"The forward looking people of our race and united in an independent movement and it was suggested that we get Mr. Bruce as a speaker because of his known independence in politics. N. M. Willis, attorney, and I went to see Mr. Bruce and he readily consented to lend the movement encouragement," said Colbert.
"The meeting was held above the First Standard Bank, Seventh and Walnut streets. Mr. Bruce was the principal speaker f the evening. During the course of his talk he encouraged the formation of an independent movement among the Colored race."
Sketched Independent Movement.
According to those present Mr. Bruce sketched broadly the independent movement, particularly with reference to its growth in Louisville. He declared that twenty years ago, when he became an independent, he was subjected to ridicule and all manner of adverse criticism. He reminded his hearers that they, too, would be subjected to like punishment, and declared that he was glad to see among the body of the Colored people a movement to break away from a one-party alignment.
Mr. Bruce then outlined the advantages to be derived by the Colored people in becoming independents in politics and pledged the organization his support and influence. He declared the greatest menace of the Colored race was in blindly following one party.
"He congratulated us on our independence of thought," Colbert declared, "encouraged us to break away from the Republican party and told us the movement was in the right direction."
"The League had a membership of more than 500 voters at that time and we grew so fast that we decided to launch an independent ticket."
The Lincoln Independent Party was an outgrowth of that meeting, according to Willis.
"Mr. Bruce pointed to one of the problems of the day demanding independence of thought and independent voting--the race track evil, and urged us to get behind the movement to stamp it out. He declared we could do our race no greater service than to lend our aid to this movemen," Colbert said.
Mr. Bruce said he was surprised and pleased to see so large an element among our race ready to break their political shackles and declared that if we could put the movement over it would mean more for our race than any movement we had set on foot in a decade, according to Colbert.
Mr. Bruce remained through the entire program listening and applauding speeches by W. W. Wilson, W. F. Gurley, N. M. Willis and others of our own race who are now behind the Lincoln Party movement. The expressions of our leaders that night are the same as they are making in behalf of the independent movement today and Mr. Bruce gave many demonstrations of his approval of those sentiments at that time.
Group of Recently Appointed Colored Police of St. Louis [photo] St. Louis Colored Republicans are again rewarded for their Party Loyalty and Service. A Colored man was elected to the State Legislature last year, and many other Colored men and women of that city hold positions in the party. The appointment of Colored Police in Louisville is one of the things for which the Independent Party is fighting. It is fighting for the Negro's rights instead of promises of them. - The most loyal Republicans in the world, but the only reward for it is promises. St. Louis Republican leaders value and appreciate their Colored constituency, why not Louisville? Vote the Straight Independent Ticket in November and they will. St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 5 - The above is a picture of the first group of Colored men to be uniformed police officers in the City of St. Louis. They finished their thirty-days trainings last Monday, September 26, and were assigned to active duty Tuesday afternoon. After given them personal inspection and instructions, Hon. Martin O'Brien, chief of police, stated that they were a fine set of men and he believed they would "make good." Seven of the new officers were assigned to duty in the Eighth District with headquarters at [Leffigwold?] and L[illegible] avenues, and three were to work [out?] of headquarters, 12th and Clarke. The appointments are only probationary, and the men will be promoted to the rank of patrolmen as soon as suitable proficiency is shown in their present rank. Others to Be Called Another examination was held recently for those who desired to qualify for the Police Department. There were eight who took the examination in the last group, and five of them were successful. They are as follows: John B. Kennard, 236 S. Vandeventer; Clarence W[illegible] Pine; Clarence Lee, [illegible] Chas. Jackson, 3876 Windsor Place. These men will be called for training as soon as "blood tests" are made which will be in the near future. Six Special Officers While the above are the first uniformed men of the Police Department, of St. Louis, colored men have been in the department for many years. The special officers have rendered much valuable service to the Police department since their connection therewith. The following are the names of the Special officers and their term of service: [illegible] Addison Logan, appointed a proba[tionary] patrolman, May 1, 1906, promoted to [the?] rank of patrolman Sept. 2, 1907. Ira L. Cooper, appointed a probationary patrolman June 16, 1906, promoted to the rank of patrolman June 16, 1907. William W. Crockett, appointed a probationary patrolman June 16, 1906, promoted to the rank of patrolman, June 16, 1907. Ferdinand Waller, appointed a probationary patrolman April 1, 1912 promoted to the rank of patrolman April 2, 1917. Charles E. Johnson, appointed a probationary patrolman March 2 1918 promoted to the rank of patrolman July 3, 1919. Isaiah H. Woods, appointed probationary patrolman April [illegible]. These men are assigned to the office of Chief of Detectives Hoagland Headquarters.
Just Think of It $76,575.95 has been distributed among the sick, injured and bereaved families of the Policy Holders of the Mammoth Life and Accident Insurance Company during the first eight months of this year. More than $100,000.00 will be paid in Benefits to Members before the year expires. The Company with an annual income of a Quarter of a Million Dollars is no Experiment, is no Baby. It has passed the Experimental and infantile stages and is now the Gibraltar of Kentucky and is doing more to place You on a higher commercial plane and give Your sons and daughters employment than any other organization in Kentucky. A policy with the Mammoth is Protected by $118,500.00 in Assets. Each Policy Holder is a Stock Holder and 91,000 Policies have been issued, hence, 91,000 Stock Holders. Insure in the Mammoth, An Actuality, No Experiment, The True and Tried.
VISITS LEADER'S OFFICE Mr. James G. B. Ashwood of Philadelphia, Pa., secretary of the Beresford Gall Corporation visited the Leader office this week. Messrs. W. N. Sanders and C. G. Brannon, executive secretary, and physical secretary of our local "Y" were also called. Both have recently accepted the positions not the institution.
The First Standard Bank
As required by law, the First Standard Bank submitted statement of condition to the Banking Department on March 3, 1921; May 7, 1921; June 30, 1921 and September 6, 1921. They were examined by the Department of Banking Examiners, September 2, 1921, who found accounts in order; deposits; cash on hand and in bank, and stocks and bonds, in accurate and satisfactory shape; books correct; commercial and savings accounts accurate. 
The following is a condensed statement of the condition of the First Standard Bank at the close of business September 6, 1921:
Resources
Loans and Discounts - $121,098.83
Stocks, Bond and other Securities - 26,100.00 Due from Banks - 15,680.62 Cash on Hand - 5,786.57 Checks and other Cash Items - 2,476.79 Banking House, Furniture and Fixtures - 10,814.94 Other Assets not included under any above heads - 9,675.22 Total - $193,632.98 Liabilities Capital Stock paid in, in cash - $64,923.20 Surplus Fund - 6,492.30 Undivided Profits less expenses and taxes paid - 2,907.21 Deposits subject to check - $65,945.94 Demand Certificates on deposit - 1,629.78 Time Deposits - 48,054.82 Certified Checks - 196.20 Cashier's Crecks outstanding - 191.58
116,018.32
Bills Payable - 2,00.00
Other Liabilities not included under any of above heads - 1,291.95 Total $193,632.98 The power behind the First Standard Bank is the group of strong men and women on the Board of Directors.
At the Annual Stockholders Meeting on October 1, 1921, the following Officers and Directors were elected: 
W.W. Spradling, Chairman of the Board
Wilson Lovett, President
Dr. L.R. Johnson, Vice Pres.
Bishop George C. Clement,
Vice [President?]
Joseph R. [illegible] [Cashier?]
Richard L. Jones, Asst Cashier
A.L. Simpson, Aass't Cashier
Dr. Wilson Ballard
Dr. T.C. Brock
Dr. A.R. Deany
Dr. P.M. Flack
L. Garvin
Jas. H. Hathaway, Sr.
Albert Hathaway
Dr. J.A.C. Lattimore
York Anderson
J.B. Cooper
Dr. C.W. Dorsey
Dr. C.H. Parrish
Dr. J.M. Hammons
F.C. Dillon
Morris S. Walton
William Warley
Dr. P.R. Peters
Dr. A.S. Brock
Prof. J.E. Simpson
Mrs. H.W. Jordan
Prof. A.E. Meyzeek
Dr. W.H. Wilson
Rev. R.S. Stout
Miss Georgia Lattimore
Roy Turner
Nelson M. Willis
Appeal Made To Citizens For Protection White And Black People Of City Asked To Help Stop Methods Against Lincoln Party LEADERS DENOUNCE REPUBLICAN TACTICS The effort of the Republican machine to suppress the Lincoln Independent party by intimidation and riots at meetings of the party workers is denounced in a statement made public by leaders of the organization. Attention is called to tactics of the rioters in breaking of Lincoln party meetings last week under the very eyes of the law, and the fact that little protection is offered the party by the authorities higher up. An appeal is made to all forces of law and order to bring such pressure on the Republican machine as to avert further trouble. The petition follows:
To The Good Citizens--White and Colored--of Louisville We are addressing this appeal to you not as partisans, but in the interest of law and order. An effort on the part of an element of Colored people to be politically independent has aroused the ire of Republican machine politicians to the extent they are growing desperate. So desperate that they will resort to anythink to keep the Colored vote which they appear to consider their personal property. This is an appeal to all believers in law and order, white and Colored, Republicans and Democrats alike.
We are convinced from tactics we have observed and experienced that the Republican machine will resort to rioting and bloodshed to compel the Colored vote to stay in line for that party.
We are convinced that the Republican machine bosses are actually inspiring and encouraging a riot between negroes.
They are appealing to the very lowest passions of the most ignorant and degraded of our race and inflaming them to acts of violence. They have speakers appealing to this type to drive other negroes from the city and to other acts of violence. We submit that the good white people cannot dismiss this matter with a simple, "That's just a fight between negroes." The men behind the new movement, being human, must [protect?] themselves. They do not want to be a party to bloodshed and violence. And we further submit that if a political machine can license [a?] gang of ignorant and vicious negroes to attack other negroes they can license them to attack white people also.
The men behind this new movement are not cowards, they are not afraid to fight or die even for their right to think and speak independently. But they are believers in law and order and do not want to see the streets of Louisville run with blood even if it is only the blood of negroes spilled by negroes.
The type of negro that is being used is the very lowest type of man in mentality and in morality. They are more to be pitied than censured. The men who are to blame are the big white men, who, to carry a political point, are willing to encourage rioting and bloodshed. Unwisely and foolishly thinking they can set vicious negroes to attack other negroes without white people becoming involved.
We are not alarmists. This is not a partisan appeal. These are strong words, but the situation demands them. And we therefore appeal to all of the forces of law and order to bring pressure on the Republican machine to the end that our fair city will not be the scene of bloodshed and violence, because it is impossible for this situation to obtain without white people becoming involved.
WILLIAM WARLEY,
A. L. GARVIN,
W. W. WILSON,
HORACE MORRIS,
M.A. BLACKBURN,
J. W. BUCHANAN.
Mrs. M.M. Bush lauds independent movement Chicago, Ill., Oct. 6th Mr. I. Willis Cole, (Editor) Dear Mr. Cole:
I have been out of the city three weeks and did not know any Louisville News, however, Mr. Bush sent me the paper and in reading I fnd where you have been branded as working for the Democratic machine. I know that you Mr. Warley, Mr. Lovett are strictly race men and whatever steps are taken by you are for the race, knowing very well that if we do not accomplish anything at once, it will make the G.O.P. set up and take notice. Every candidate on the Lincoln ticket has my hearty support. Would to God that the Negro race had more men like you, as long as we grin and bear what the G.O.P. over on us, there will never be any change. Then we as a race will have to come together. The trouble with our group, we are too jealous of each other when one member of our group tries to do something the ignorant members of the race put up a cry that it is a selfish movement, however, we have to expect such knowns but every knock is a boost if we are in the right. Now there are some in the race who do not under -
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Lincoln Leaders Pleased at Registration Results The leaders of the Lincoln Independent party are jubilant over the results of the Registration. Giving as a fair estimate of not less than 2000 registrants for the party or influenced by it, the members of the party and the respective candidates for office predict from ten to twelve thousand votes in November, and the election of four or five men to city and state offices. It is known that hundreds of people who registered Republican for one cause or other will vote the Independent ticket in November.
Negroes register Democratic.
One of the surprises of the registration was the large number of Colored voters who registered Democrtaic and will either vote the Democratic or Independent Ticket in November. When approached on the subject by a Leader representative some of those known to have registered Democratic remarked that they were in for the defeat of the Republican machine first of all and [would?] take no chances on anything [but?] registering and voting Democratic.
Women startle officers
Several well-known Colored women had quite an experience on entering the polls to register. One young lady relates that ahead of her in line were five white women who registered Republican and as she approached the officers in the polls remarked that they knew these five ladies would register Republican and that here comes two more. As this young lady and the lady next her and gentleman behind her registered Independent these officers were amazed to the extent they could hardly write as they looked these three Independents over in wonderment.
No let up in campaign
Notwithstanding the attempt on (Continued on page 5).