James Weldon Johnson Tells of Republican Abandonment of Lynch Bill Says They Laid Down Like Scared Possum
[photo] James Weldon Johnson, Secretary of the N. A. A. C. P. The man behind the Dyer Bill. The real race leader makes sensational charges against Perry Howard and Republican Senators.
Dr. and Mrs. H. W. Jones Celebrate 25th Anniversary A grand and joyous affair was the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. H. W. Jones at their residence, 526 E. Breckinridge Street last Monday night. The ceremony was performed again by the Rev. W. S. Hart, of Newburgh, Ky., in the presence of a number of friends. He was the one who united them twenty-five years ago. Those out of town who attended the event were Mrs. Thornton, Mrs. Weir, Mrs. Ida Jones and Rev. Robinson of Owenton and Rev. W. S. Hart of Newburgh.
Warley Back in the G. O. P. The supporters of the new Lincoln Party were completelp shocked when the news was spread over the city last week to the effect that he again was on the inside of the Republican fold. He has accepted a position in the Sinking Fund as License Inspector. - Kentucky Reporter.
Mrs. M. C. Allman of Roanoke, Va., sister of Mrs. E. C. Vaughn, the well-known milliner of W. Walnut Street, is being royally entertained while in the city. She was the guest of Mrs. James McGimpsey, during the week.
Wanted A good woman to look after the advertising and printing department of the Louisville Leader and the I. Willis Cole [illegible]
Miss Minnie Jones Reports 4,550 Votes and Again Regains First Place From Mrs. Gaines; Miss Helen Rogers of Domestic Insurance Co., Gets In Voting Premiums To Be Awarded Next Saturday Evening From Leader Office. Last Votes To Be Counted at 8 O'Clock P. M. In Assembly Room Of Mammoth Insurance Building; Public Invited A few more days and the question as to who will permanently occupy first place, Miss Minnie Jones of Millersburg. Mrs. Mary Gaines of Earlington, or some of the others will be settled. Some weeks back Miss Elnora Hayes of Louisville gave up first place after holding it for several successive weeks. Since that time it has been first Miss Jones and then rs Gaines, each week up until now. Last week Mrs. Gaines again replaced Miss Jones who failed to report a single vote, but this week Miss Jones breaks all records for the week's voting and with 4,550 votes, giving here a total of 12,400, and the replacement of Mrs. Gaines for first place. Mrs. Gaines reported 1,250 votes for the week and dropped again to second place. Miss A. C. Bostic of Nashville failed to report this week and dropped to fourth place. Mrs. E. C. Vaughn reported 1,000 votes and remains in fifth place. Miss Jaunita White of Central High School failed to report but retains sixth place. Mrs. Fannie M. Jackson of Maysville who entered the contest just two weeks ago, reported 2,600 votes and moved from twelfth to seventh place. Miss Helen Rogers, the popular young lady of the Domestic Insurance office made her first report. With [illegible] votes she moves from the 1,000 class, and is now in eighth place. After a very interesting contest between a few of the Leader's good friends, the close comes next [Saturday?] evening at 8 P. M. At [illegible] the last votes will be counted by the judges and the premiums as given on page 8, will be awarded to the 8 successful participants. Next week's issue of the Leader will only carry the total vote up to next Wednesday. The contestants will have from Wednesday until Saturday at 8 P. M. to report other votes, which will not be given to the public thru the columns of the Leader until Saturday, December 30. At that time the winners will be named with their likeness [shown?] on the front page. It goes without saying that the last voting and the count by the judges will be tense as well as interesting moments and the friends of the contestants and the general public is invited to the Leader office and to the Assembly hall of the beautiful Mammoth Life and Accident Insurance Building. The standing at the close Wednesday follows: Name Addre[ss?] Votes Miss Minnie M. Jones Millersburg, Ky. 12,400 Mrs. Mary Gaines Earlington, Ky,. 11,050 Miss Elnora Hayes, Louisville, Ky., 7,500 Miss A. C. Bostic, Nashville, Tenn., 6,900 Mrs. E. C. Vaughn, Louisville, Ky., 6,250 Miss Juanita White, Louisville, Ky., 4,950 Mrs. Fannie M. Jackson Maysville, Ky. 3,750 Miss Helen Rogers Louisville, Ky., 3,000 Miss Catherine Johnson Louisville, KY. 2,000 Mrs. Malissa Cass Louisville, Ky. 2,000 Madam Laura Foster Louisville, Ky. 2,000 Mrs. Mattie V. Duff Louisville, Ky. 1,600 Mrs. [illegible]atrice Garner, Louisville, Ky., 1,450 M[illegible]ouise Allen, Louisville, Ky. 1,000 Mrs. Emma Wilburgn Memphis, Tenn. 1,000 Mrs. Ophelia Head Allensville, Ky. 1,000 Mrs. M. V. Jordan Louisville, Ky. 1,000 Miss Lauretta McAte[illegible] Louisville, Ky. [1,000?] [illegible]ille, Ky. 1,000 [illegible] Ky. 1,000
Negroes Told to Leave Athens, GA.
MRS. ANNA BLACKWELL PASSES AWAY Mr. Anna Blackwell, widow of the late Bishop G.L. Blackwell, died after a short illness at her residence in Philadelphia last Saturday. She made an address in this city last summer, and was quite favorablp known here. Bishop G.C. Clement of this city attended the funeral services which took place there last Monday.
Mr. William Wilson of Lexington, Ky., brother of Mrs. Elizabeth Morris Wilson, the Evavngelist, is in the city. Mrs. Wilson is at her home at 2315 W. Magazine St., and will be in the city until after the holidays. She will then go to Jeffersonville for a series of meetings. 
Programs are out announcing the 15th anniversary of Rev. Wm. Brown, Shelbyville, Ky. Rev. J. M. Williams is asked to preached the anniversary sermon, Sunday morning, December 25th, 1922. The Lampton Legion Female Chorus and Little Lights Club are asked to accompany him and sing.
High School lost another faithful scholar. Miss Lucille Snipes, after an illness of nine months, died November 29, and was buried December 5. Funeral services were held in St. Augustine Catholic Church.
Announcement Mrs. Jennie Ross, of 805 S. Sixth Street wishes to announce the marriage of her daughter, Helena Mae to Mr. Howard P. Banks of Georgetown, Ky. The marriage [illegible]nized May 16th, 1922.
National Baptists Close Forty-Second Annual Convention; Dr. L. K. Williams of Chicago Elected President
Perry Howard Helped Defeat Lynch Bill Negro Would Be Leader, A Republican Lackey Proves to Be Race Traitor A Close Personal Friend of Pat Harrison
Negroes Present Clemenceau With Silver Cup
INTER-RACIAL CONFERENCE BRINGS LEADERS TO CITY The Inter-racial Conference now in session at the Court House has brought to the city distinguished persons of both races from the State and other parts of the country. The sessions are being largely attended by white and black. Governor Edwin P. Morrow, the chairman opened the meeting yesterday with a strong address. Questions of vital importance to the races are being discussed, and able addresses and speeches are being delivered by the noted men present. The meeting adjourns today at noon. Dr. James Bond is in charge of the program here. Rev. I. Garland Penn, Jr., gave a reception at the Jackson St. M.E. Church in honor of the visitors Friday night.
PUBLIC INVITED TO AWARDING OF LEADER PREMIUMS The public is cordially invited to the office of the Leader and the Assembly Hall of the Mammoth Life and Accident Insurance Co., Saturday evening December 23rd, at 8 o'clock. Premiums will be awarded to 8 winners in the Leader's contest which ends on that date at the above hour. The judges who will count the votes and award the premiums are Madam R.B. Easley, Dr. P.R. Peters, Messrs. A.D. Doss, F.I. Grace and R.H.C. Mitchell.
The Morris' In The City Mesdames E. A. Morris and F. D. Morris of Little Rock, Ark., were in the city this week, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. O. Blanton. They are the wives of the sons of the late Dr. E. C. Morris, who was president of the National baptist Convention. T[illegible] Morris' are in the publishing busi[illegible] and publish The Vanguard, a [illegible] publication. While in the ci[illegible] Mesdames Morris visited the [illegible] office in company with Law[illegible] Wright. They were en rou[illegible] Convention at St. Louis [illegible]