Has Joe Louis Reached His Peak In Savagery?
IS CHAMP STILL AN ASSASSIN? WHAT WILL HE DO TO TONY GALENTO NEXT WEDNESDAY NIGHT? The above questions are asked and answered by Dan Burley writing in the New York Amsterdam News as follows: "On The Night of June 28, in historic Yankee Stadium, a sleek, brown young man, deadly of fist, with an expressionless mask that goes for his face, will spring out of his corner against a corpulent, loud-mouthed tavern keeper in what will be billed as the match for the heavyweight boxing championship of the world. No one, however, will take the fight seriously. How could one? Joe Louis is practically assured of tenure of the heavyweight throne as long as he chooses to sling his mitts. His foe, Tony Galento, will probably retire to his tavern in Orange N. J, ruefully to rub his jaw and charge off the pain in a boosted price per glass to his customers for the privilege of seeing the man who was knocked out by Louis. But when Louis puts over the ol kayo, will it have the viciousness, the cold-blooded calculation to kill that characterized his one-round slaughter of Max Schmeling, the Black Uhlan, in the same ring last summer. And All Fighers Grow Old Fighters grow old and slow up. Money, fame and the continual basking in the limelight cannot help making some indolen and lethargic to a certain extent and the will to kill that was apparent when as an eager beginner anxious to win recognition in the squared circle, the fighter threw all caution to the wind and went out there to commit lawful mayhem, is difficult to rally for each succeeding contest. Some fans will contend that Louis's record since he massacred Schmeling last June has been the more vicious as his bouts roll around. They point to the knock-out of John Henry [Lewis?] and the blasting away of Jack Roper as evidence that the [killer?] instinct in brown bomber  [has?] not dulled, but is becoming keener with each bout. [That?] he'll expend a greater degree [of?] (Continued on Page 8) 
Jury Convicts Slayer
JURY CONVICTS EAST END SLAYER A. J. Radford, 426 rear Lampton, was found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in Criminal Court and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. Radford was alleged to have shot and killed James Galloway in a fight the two had last February at Jackson and Lampton Sts. During the gun fire one of the bullets found its way into the leg of Officer James Murphy. Galloway died suddenly. The defendant pleaded self defence. His counsellor attempted to prove that Radford fired two shots from his "pepper box .22 revolver" only after Galloway had fired at him. The deceased was painted as the aggressor during the whole fracas. Although visibility was poor, due to the rainny black night, the bullets found their mark, one hitting Galloway in the breast, the other entering his abdomen. The shooting occured after an argument between the two men, as to whether Radford had knocked down a man in the Golden Key Cafe, Jackson and Lampton. The defendent testified that Galloway accused him of the deed and attempted to avenge the knocked down person. In asking for the death penalty, the prosecution contended the action was wilful murder and should be treated as such. No revolver had been found on the dead Galloway nor the immediately surrounding territory.
Pay Last Respects to Chick Webb in Baltimore
FIGHTS EMPLOYEE; GETS $10.00 FINE Lucille Shonteen, 3218 Grand, a former employee at the Chesterfield Hotel, 429 W. Broadway, was fined ten dollars on disorder-conduct charges Friday. Lillie Cowan, employer, had the defendant arrested because she allegedly struck her employer during an argument concerning the girl's tardiness in reporting to work. The defendant claimed her employer used abusive language in her reprimanding and also struck her. She further stated that the woman called her personal maids and together they attempted to "push her out", and threatened not to pay her.
CHAMPION [Photo] JESSE OWENS World's fastest human and Olympic star who will meet all comers in his exhibition at Parkway Field. See article on page 7.
JOB WENT DEAD; GOT DEAD DRUNK The Court sympathized with Charles Lewis and put him under a peace bond. Answering a charge of being drunk, the defendant pittifully told how the tannery where he worked had gone "dead", and as a result of that, how he had got dead drunk. - "MOONSHINE" SELLERS FACE COURT Still warring on those who persist in having untaxed liquor in their possession, police officers regularly, every few days, bring offenders before the Court to answer to the charge and pay or work out, their fines. In the last round-up Elnore Payne was fined $20.00 for having one gallon of "moon". Emmet Adams was fined $10.00 Cases against James Ewing and Ellen McAtee were passed. - ATTEMPTED TO SMUGGLE SAWS IN JAIL James Strickland, 1102 W. Chestnut, and Harry Moore, were put under heavy bonds and turned over to the grand jury for allegedly passing saws into jail to be used in aiding a friend escape. Appearing in court chained to two police officers, in company with Jailer Marty  Connors, the defendants asked the Court to grand jury the case and this he did.
School Board Fires Teacher Result of Norfolk Equal Salary Fight, Is [Re?]port
SISTERS BEAT UP BY POLICE, SENTENCED FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT Beatrice and Katherine Brookins, 725 W. Walnut, were given fines and jail sentences by police judge Brachey on disorderly conduct charges. Evelyn Brookins, another sister, was put under a peace bond. Faces marked up by recently healed scars, Beatrice and Katherine shouted their innocence, but the Court heeded not. They told how police "brutally beat them until blood flowed freely from their heads and bodies" How medical attention was denied them until many hours after the attack. Arresting officers, Joseph and Sacksteder told the Court that the defendants gave cause for their action by disobeying their orders about using profanity as they were leaving Moore's Cafe, Several witnesses for the. defence testified that the girls had done no wrong and the officers' action was unprovoked. After listening to both sides, [the?] Court decided in favor of the [prosecution?] and sentenced [Beatrice?] and Katherine to 5 days in jail plus a $20.00 fine.
CHIEF'S SECRETARY ACCUSES GIRL Accused of having threatened [Louise?] Springer, secretary of the [Chief?] of Police, with a knife, as [they?] sat on a 2nd Street tram, [illegible] 2, Josephine Swinney, 19, [illegible] [South?] Floyd, was fined $10 [charged?] with disorderly [conduct. The defendant?] denied the [accusations?] of the plaintiff and [testified?] that she "made no threats [whatsoever?]" as she sat behind [her in?] the car. She said the only [instrument?] that she had was a [metal nail?] file that she was using [illegible] her nails. Mrs. Springer claimed the girl [jumped?] in front of her as both [were?] boarding the car and [inside?], the defendant sat behind [her?] and put a knife in her back, [and?] that no words were passed [between?] the two, and no damage [was?] done. The plaintiff said she [immediately?] had the motorman [to?] call a policeman to arrest the [girl.?]
CHAIRMAN [Photo] JOHN PETRIE Chairman of the committee of colored citizens who met this week to make plans for "Joseph D. Scholtz Day" parade and picnic. See article on this page.
MRS. BROWNING REGAINS LEAD Mrs. Floella Browning of Greenville, Ky., regained the lead in The Leader's annual subscription campaign this week, but she is just 300 votes ahead of Mrs. Laura S. Campbell of Providence, last week's leader who is in second place. In fact only 2,000 votes separate Mrs. Browning in first place from Miss Hazel Smith of Campbellsville, in fifth place. The first five leaders and their votes follow: Mrs. Browning, 65,000; Mrs. Campbell, 6b,700 Mrs. Nellie English, Louisville, 64,500; Miss Equilla Jackson, Paducah, 64,000; Miss Smith, 63,000. Other candidates for the honor of being crowned "Miss Louisville Leader" and awarded $50.00 at Paducah, Ky, July 19 are close up. The crowning and awarding of five cash prizes to the five leaders when the final votes are counted, and the commissions to all who have participated in the campaign will be held at Hooks park, Paducah, where a local club will sponsor a big affair in the celebration of the third annual crowning of "Miss Louisville Leader." See votes and standing on page 8.
MRS. SMITHERMAN BACK HOME Mrs. Beatrice Murphy Smitherman, dramatic reader and wife of A. J. Smitherman, editor of The Buffalo Star, returned to her home in Buffalo, N. Y. this week after spending the cold months in Kentucky and the South giving recitals and in a warmer climate for her health. Mrs. Smitherman may return to fill other engagements the coming fall and winter. -- DR. UNDERWOOD HERE Dr. E. E. Underwood of Frankfort, Ky. was in the city this week attending the Republican State Central Committee meeting.
Plan Big "Joseph D. Scholtz Day"
CITIZENS TO HONOR MAYOR COMMITTEES PLAN CITY-WIDE, NON-POLITICAL PARADE AND PICNIC Plans are about completed for a big parade and two big days in honor of Mayor Joseph D. Scholtz. A general committee of about fifty white and colored citizens met Wednesday afternoon to organize the forces after which a colored group was formed to look after the part the Negro citizens are to play in the program. Thursday morning the Committee met with Col. Dan Thompson, chairman of the Convention League, who is also chairman of the Crippled Children's organization, at the City Hall. The program which is non-political, calls for a city wide parade and demonstration as a tribute to the work of Mayor Scholtz. The parade is to be held Tuesday night, June 27 at 7 o'clock and will last for one hour. The parade which is to include 15 and band floats of all kind will be formed at 4th and Main Streets and march southward to 4th and Broadway, passing the reviewing stand at Lincoln Park occupied by Major Scholtz and other officials. The parade will be a prelude to [a picnic?] for white children [at?] Fountaine Ferry Padk, June 29, and for colored children at Chickasaw Park July 8, with Mayor Scholtz the guest of each affair. The committee which met with the officials Thursday morning was composed of John Petrie, chairman; E.E. Pruitt, John Walker, Titus Irwin, Mark Anthony, Robert Scott, Joe Fogg, William Warley, I. Willis Cole, Clark Jefferson, Ike Weathers, Henry Green, Rev. D. J. Hughlett, Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore, Dr. P. O. Sweeney, Mrs. Pauline Parker and Miss Elizabeth Jackson.
TRAGIC ELEVATOR ACCIDENT RELATED While returning from the doctor's office where she is receiving treatments for her serious nervous condition, Grace Childress, 28, 2909 South 6th St., paused long enough to relate to The Leader her story concerning the tragic accident in which she played an innocent part. As she related her story, her voice became less and less audible as her thoughts went back over the details of events of that tragic Monday afternoon. Frank Mayfield, 36, mainstainance man, Jefferson Dry Goods Company, 4th and Jefferson, had been called to repair a broken pane of glass in the fourth floor elevator door. Miss Childress, operator of the elevator had previously noticed the broken glass and tied a string across it and called the manager. Then she returned to the ground floor with the elevator. On her return trip up, the repair man was decapitated as he stood measuring the glass, head protruding into the shaft. realizing what had happened, Miss Childress became hysterical and had to have immediate medical attention. Grace stated the store management had treated her "very nice" and gave her time off to fully recuperate.
MINISTER DISPUTES WHITE MAN'S WORD AND IS BLACKJACKED Rev. J. W. Samuels, a minister who also does painting and concrete work reported to The Leader that he was seriously hurt when hit with a blackjack by L. R. Bartley of 2248 Winstead Avenue for whom he was doing some work. Rev. Samuels, who lives at 909 S. Jackson St. says he had been working on a concrete job for Bartley for three weeks and had completed the job Tuesday when the trouble arose. Rev. Samuels says the man claimed that he, Samuels ordered nine sacks of material instead of ten, and when he produced the invoice which showed that he did order the ten sacks, Bartley pulled a black-jack, knocked the minister down and abused him with the vilest of language, because he, a Negro disputed a white man's word. After consulting his lawyer, (Continued on Page 4)