Abbott Vs. DePriest
Chicago Defender Editor to Run Against Congressman De Priest
Accepts Proposition of Politicians After Two Days Says Chicago Tribune Report
Gilbert Tells Why Tom Heflin Will Not Go Back to Senate
Kentucky's New Senator [image] Hon. J. M. Robsion As the Leader goes to press news comes of the appointment of Congressman J. M. Robsion of Barboursville be Governor Flem D. Sampson to the U. S. Senate to fill out the unexpired term of Senator Frederick M. Sackett of Louisville who was appointed Ambassador to Germany by President Hoover last week and whose appointment was unanimously confirmed by the Senate Thursday.
Dr. Just Sails for Berlin Institute
"MOTHER" PORTER [Photo] The above is the likeness of Mrs. Clara Porter, known by all Louisville colored citizens as "Mother" Porter, the founder of the Charity Pity Club which not only spreads cheer among the needy during the holidays but all during the year.
Negro Gaining Against Color Bar Says N. A. A. C. P. Report
LAWYER WILLIAMS MAKING RECORD Attorney Charles M. Williams, who came to Louisville several months ago from Washington, D. C., is still making a record for himself in the local court. In criminal court last Tuesday he represented Willie Archer and Oscar [Perkins?] charged with Grand Larceny and store house breaking, the trial resulting in a hung jury. The Commonwealth presented four said to be eyewitnesses and General Logan for the State demanding a verdict of guilty carrying with it a five year penalty. Attorney Williams [ably?] represented Ed Fletcher who was acquitted of the charge of tampering with an automobile the prosecution wanting him rearrested and charged with attempting to steal an automobile. Attorney Williams ably defended Fletcher and the court gave a direct verdict.
CHURCH CONTEST CREATES INTEREST [Photo] REV. N. D. SHAMBOURGER Prominent pastor who is leading his church in a big "Trip Around The World" Contest. - The R. E. Jones Temple [illegible] Contest is creating all the [zest?] that has hardly been equalled [by?] any local church organization in the city's history. Jones Temple is offering trips around the world to the successful persons who are participating in the contest as commanders as named in the half page announcement on page 5. and the commanders, their friends and the members of the church are [stirred?] as never before. As the Leader goes to press the Commanders are hard at work assigning their crews to their various posts of duty. Every man, woman and child, member and friend of the church and the contestants are assisting in this greatest effort that has been attempted since the purchase of the valuable property on Sixth near Walnut, and according to Rev. N. B. Shambourger, the popular pastor of the R E. Jones Temple the mottos is "When everybody works and nobody shirks you can raise a church from the dead."
EDITOR'S CAR STOLEN; STRIPPED Burglars entered the garage of the Leader editor at 2317 W. Walnut St., early last Tuesday morning, after 12 o'clock and stole his automobile, a Pierce Arrow. The doors and ignition being locked were broken to pieces, the wires crossed and the car carried to an alley in the rear of 1015 W. Jefferson St., where it was located by detectives stripped of its four tires and the spare including the rims, and a new battery purchased a few days ago. The loss and damage will amount to about $200.00.
ORGANIZE CIVIC COUNCIL; NAME CHEST CAMPAIGN LEADERS Articles about the meeting of fifteen circle and religious organizations at the Y M C. A. last week and the forming of a Civic Council, and the naming of Messrs J. R. Ray and W. C. Buford as chairmen of he Community Chest Campaign came too late for complete publication in this week's issue of the Leader. Both articles will appear next week. - Mr. W. H. Stone, 634 Finzer St., well known contractor of the East End is at the hospital taking treatment.
Governor Names Robsion Senator
NEWSPAPER MAN AND CANDIDATE FOR LEGISLATURE SWORN IN MONDAY Adams Well Known As Active Republican Worker; Under [Sheriff?] Petty Messrs. Lee L. Brown and [illegible] Adams, well known Louisville [colored?] men are now Deputy Sheriffs and have on their badges of authority [illegible] by County Judge Henry [illegible] last Tuesday after his own induction as Judge for the third time and that of Sheriff [Hubbard R. Petty?], who was elected to succeed Mr. [Audrey?] Cossar appointed Postmaster, and by whom Messrs. Brown and Adams were [recommended?]. Mr. Brown is the Louisville representative of the Chicago Defender and was one of the two colored candidates for the legislature in the Republican primary last August. He has [always been?] a loyal Republican. Mr. Adams has been active in local offices for several years, and during [each?] campaign is as busy as any one in Louisville and Jefferson County in [illegible] of Republican success. [illegible] Brown and Adam [illegible] by th  e [illegible] voters [illegible] [member?]. [illegible] They  [illegible] for the [illegible] collector may call at ay time.. Please be ready.
Says Negroes Oppose Teaching of Their Own History
NOTED ARTISTS HERE [JANUARY?] The coming of John [illegible] and T. Theo. Taylor, [pianist?] [illegible] January 21 at Quinn Chapel [A. M. E.?] Church, will be of interest to [all patrons?] of art. These artists [established?] for themselves many friends [when?] they appeared to a large audience last year. Many requests were made for a return engagement. They stand in the limelight among a galaxy of Chicago's brilliant entertainers. Their program will be entirely new and highly interesting. The Race Artist Concert Company are promoters. Tickets may be secured from Misses Minnis at 50c general admission adults, reserved seats 75c, children 25c.
LINCOLN DOUGLAS CELEGRATION The Louisville Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will celebrate the birthday anniversaries of Abraham Lincoln and Fred Douglas Sunday, February 15. An excellent program is being arranged and it is hoped the public will [turn out?] in great numbers.