STATEMENT OF ANDERSON IS CHALLENGED
CITIZEN WRITES LETTER TO PRESS SAYS HE WAS PROPOSITIONED TO GET LAWRENCE TO WITHDRAW
The charge that a small, power-seeking clique of Negroes, who "attempt to dictate policy for Negro Louisville," are behind the present efforts to force his withdrawal from the school board race, was recently made by Jesse H. Lawrence, the Citizen's Committee candidate for the Board of Education. Mr. Lawrence said that it appeared as though the public was being fed propaganda which implied that he was hindering the chances of a Negro being placed on the school board. Declaring that he was in the race to stay, Lawrence said he was "opposed to the common practice of allowing a few ambitious men to dictate policy to the Negro race in Louisville." He said he would give one instance of the length "this power-seeking group will go to force me out." He said, that he had been offered the indorsement of several prominent Negroes in the next legislative race for the position vacated by Charles W. Anderson. Lawrence added, that he is not open for "deals." Having been named in one of the statements sent out by the "Lawrence for Board of Education Publicity Bureau," William Ealey, chairman, Charles W. Anderson said last week, among other things, "When Mr. Lawrence states that I have talked (Continued on page 4)
SIMMONS TO SPEAK FOR G.O.P. The State Republican Campaign Committee, Colored division, with headquarters in the Pythian Temple, announces that Roscoe Conkling Simmons, noted orator and Republican leader, has been engaged to appear at points in Kentucky in interest of the Republican party ticket in Kentucky. Speaking dates have been arranged with Simmons at the following places during October: Lexington, 21; Danville, 22; Somerset, 23; Richmond, 24; Owensboro, 25; Henderson, 28; Hopkinsville, 29; Paducah, 30; Bowling Green, 31. Simmons, who has been a favorite in Kentucky over the years, usually speaks to capacity crowds in the State, and it is expected that at the points mentioned, citizens and voters representing the two major parties will hear him. The leaders of the State Republican Campaign Comittee, Colored division, are O. M. Travis, Monticello, general chairman; S. A. Burnley, executive vice chairman; Lee L. Brown, secretary; Mrs. J. W. Bate, Danville, chairman of Women's Division; R. T. Berry, chairman of publicity.
ROBESON AND MRS. DOUGLAS TO URGE REMOVAL OF BILBO AT DINNER
LAWRENCE OPENS DRIVE: IN DEMAND Following the formal opening of his campaign at the Brock Building, Tuesday night, October 1, J. H. Lawrence has been on a constant go in response to invitations to speak to various groups. Lawrence and Rev. G. A. (Continued on page 4)
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DIES AT 81
135 Acts of Racial Bias in New York
QUEENS AND ATTENDANTS IN RHAPSODY OF FLOWERS [Photo] In the above picture are the queens, attendants, participants and sponsors of the Rhapsody of Flowers, presented by the Laymen's League at Chestnut Street C.M.E. Church, Thursday night, September 27 Queens standing in the front row are: Mrs. W. H. Wiggins, sponsored by Swan Funeral Home; Miss May Mitchell, Merrit Funeral Home; Mrs. Mattie Amos, A. D. Porter and Sons Funeral Home; Mrs. Conway Dooley, Robert's Grocery; Miss Willa B. Boyd, Beckett Funeral Home; Mrs. Silbert, Rosella's Blossom Shop; Mrs. Geraldine Bridges, Mammoth Life Insurance Company; Miss Victory Brown, Princess Beauty Salon; Mrs. H. N. Petrie, Atlanta Life Insurance Company; Miss Pearl Wayne, Clark and Hathaway Funeral Home; Mrs. Bennie Smith, Leroy Mason Funeral Home. Among others in the picture are Mrs. Lelia Blakey, chairman; Mrs. Pearl Bell and Mrs. Jessie Marbrey, members of League committee; Mrs. W. C. Crenshaw, announcer, and Mrs. Willetta Mitchell, soloist.
23 Freed; 2 Guilty Jury Frees 23; 2 Convicted LAWRENCEBURG FARMERS Out One Hour and 53 Minutes
Urge Dentist in New York B. of E.
EATING HORSE FLESH IN HARLEM
WOMEN IN HARLEM TO SET UP  SMALL BUSINESSES OF THEIR OWN
War Department Officials Say Negro Quotas Full in Europe
ATTEND C.M.E. ANNUAL CONFERENCE Among those who are attending the Kentucky Annual Conference of the C.M.E. Church, in Lexington this week, are Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Crenshaw, Rev. and Mrs. C. L. Finch, Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Norris, Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Tellington, Mr. and Mrs. H. N Petrie, Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Smith, Messrs. I. Willis Cole and W. D. Collier, Mesdames Annie Dickerson, Pearl Bell, Mary Boone, Lelia Blakey, Mildred Oglesby, Hattie Sumpter and others.
Independent Voters Increase WHITE SPEAKS TO LIBERALS CONFERENCE URGED TO SEE THAT Intelligent Congress Is Elected
R. R. EMPLOYEE GETS $150,000
PUBLISHER IS NOT PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN Last week an article appeared in The Leader stating that I. Willis Cole was named as publicity chairman of the Louisville and Jefferson County Republican Campaign organization. The publisher of The Leader wishes it understood that a mistake was made in this announcement, that he is not the publicity chairman. More in detail will appear in a succeeding issue of The Leader.
POLICE MAKE MOVE ON VICE Police authorities "broke up," what they term an organized vice ring early Sunday, when they arrested Robert Southall, 32, 2621 W. Walnut, on a pandering charge along with eight others. A white woman, Mrs. Loraine Kittel, 25, was also arrested at the Southall house and charged with prostitution. Her bond was fixed at $1,000. Police claim that Southall's place was one of several where Negroes can obtain white prostitutes. A Negro rookie patrolman was used as a decoy in catching up with the ring. Mayor E. Leland Taylor, who has advocated City purchase of the Marine Hospital in Portland for the use of Negroes, says that the City has no plans and has no money to buy the Deaconess Hospital, as a substitute for the Marine, since objections have been made by Portland white citizens. Frank H. Gregg, secre- (Continued on page 4)
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