Jury Gives Williams Death Lloyd Williams Gets Death For Alleged Murder Of Porter
Was Bad Actor, But Guilt Doubter; Aid Is Asked
Lloyd Williams was sentenced to death by a jury in the Criminal Court last week. As has been well said, records for high bonds in police court and death sentences in the Criminal Court are being smashed, and Negroes are the victims. They must still have the pretty speeches they heard during the campaign on their minds, said a citizen. If so they are sound asleep with their eyes open, but will soon wake up the the fact that they are still Negroes and as law-breakers and would be murderers must pay the extreme penalty when caught with the goods. The latest Negro to get the rope is Lloyd Williams, an admitted criminal--a robber and dope peddler, who was arrested and convicted of the murder of Herbert R. Porter, a white man on the night of January 8. Porter left the Stoll Oil Refinery Company station, 2600 West Chestnut street where he was night manager at 11 o'clock the fatal night, for his home at 617 South 22nd St. East of 23rd St. a Negro in a sheepskin coat approached and said, "I'll walk with you." Across the street from his home at 22nd St., Porter announced "This is as far as I go." Porter, who lived for a while after he was shot, reported that the bandit said: "This is far enough: stick 'em up." Porter first put down some dishes he was carrying in a basket. As he straightened up, the bandit shot. It was a horrible murder, cold blooded, and the guilty should pay the extreme penalty. But is Williams the guilty man? This question is being asked on every side. White and black say it was not proved by the evidence.
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Governor To Welcome Negro Press GET READY FOR BIG PRESS MEET
The Local Press Committee composed of I. Willis Cole as chairman, and Wm. H. Steward, William Warley, R. T. Berry and Lee L. Brown, are getting things in shape for the entertainment of the National Negro Association, which convenes here Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 11, 12, 13 and 14. The opening session which will include the welcome addresses and the annual address of Hon. Benjamin J. Davis, President of the Association, and Republican National Committeeman from Georgia, will be held at Quinn Chapel A.M.E. church Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Welcome speeches will be made by Gov. Flem D. Sampson, Mayor William H. Harrison, Editor W. H. Steward, Messrs. H. E. Hall and Wilson Lovett, prominent business men. Special music will be rendered by the Quinn Chapel choirs and local soloists. The newspaper men coming from all sections of the country will be in for much entertainment by the business men and citizens. The business sessions will be held at the Y.M.C.A. On Friday morning the members of the Association will attend chapel exercises at Central High School and Simmons University. Henry Allen Boyd of Nashville, Tenn., the Corresponding Secretary, and Melvin J. Chisum, Field Secretary, are to cooperate with the local committee and citizens in making the annual meeting here all it should be.
A Fine Beginning For Our Police (From the Courier Journal) To Editor of The Courier-Journal: By chance I happened to be in Mayor Harrison's office when he reviewed and commended Louisville's colored policemen. I have spent nine years of my life in the Naval service of the United States; seven years in peace and two years in war. Although I am, by conviction, heredity and prejudice, a Democrat, I will be very much obliged to you if you will record me in your Point of View column as saying that I never saw a finer military body than the Mayor's squad of colored policemen. Churchill Humphrey. Lieut. Com., U. S. N. R.
Georgia Republicans Honor Davis
Southerners Elect Colored Girl
The B. Y. P. U. Companion Rev. J. Francis Wilson sens us his B. Y. P. U. Companion, a helpful, valuable little booklet which contains many things of interest and benefit to those interested in the great work of building our boys and girls into leaders and workers of the church and race. Write Rev. Wilson for copies. 
Atty. Nelson M. Willis had as his guest this week Atty. Forest W. Littlejohn of Indianapolis, Ind.
STATE LEADERS ORGANIZE CITIZENS' LEAGUE; BIG MEETING HERE APRIL 4 To Carry Race Welfare Movement To All Parts Of Commonwealth After a meeting of race leaders from over the state here last Saturday, it was definitely concluded wise and pertinent that the Negroes of Kentucky get together in a real militant organization for the purpose of bettering the status of the race civically and politically, and last Saturday the Citizens' [Photo] REV. J. WELBY BROADDUS, Richmond, Ky. PRESIDENT. [Photo] MRS. M. L. COPELAND, Hopkinsville, Ky. SECOND VICE PRESIDENT League of Kentucky became a reality. Talk of such an organization has been in the air for several months. Ever since the miserable effort to get a Negro from Kentucky named as minister to Liberia, certain leaders have contended that the Negro in Kentucky would never do anything and get anywhere until he got together in spirit and in truth.
The Citizens' League is not to take the place of any of the other organizations of Negroes in the State. It is to be separate and distinct from all others, but is to cooperate with any and all organizations which have a program for the good of the race and for good government. The leaders of this movement contend that there is not enough interest shown by Negroes in their own political welfare now and for those of the race to follow in the future. We never move until a few weeks before a campaign, and then our interest is little better than selfish It is absurd for us to ever think about employing the ballot to secure justice, liberty and fair play for the race, instead of mere money and a little honor for a few of us unless we get together. We can never make more than a miserable showing in an effort to get a Kentucky Negro named for some high post or for anything worth while, until [Photo] I. WILLIS COLE, Louisville, Ky. SECRETARY. [Photo] DR. W. T. MERCHANT, Louisville, Ky. TREASURER. we organize, and undivided carry the wrongs, grievances, hopes and desires of our people to the seats of power in a way that will bring satisfactory results," says a leader of the organization. The Citizens' League of Kentucky is to function every day in the year through its state and district offices. Among these mentioned for the Presidency of the League were Mr. John D. Fitts of Flat Lick, Ky., Rev. J. Welby Broaddus of Richmond, Ky., and I. Willis Cole of Louisville, whose (Continued on page 8)
Race Aviator To Fly To Paris
CHURCH CAMPAIGN GETS GOOD START
A.M.E. And A.M.E. Zion Candidates Make First Week Reports The Leader's Church Trip Campaign has gotten off to a very encouraging start. Working material reached all those whose nominations were received in time last Saturday, but it was not expected that any reports would be returned in time for press this week. A few A.M.E. and A.M.E. Zion candidates got busy at once, however, and there are five of the total number of participants credited with more votes than the 5,000 given with the nomination. Mrs. Louisa B. Pringle of Sewickley, Pa., is leading the A.M.E. Zion group. Reports were also made by Mrs. E. C. Locke of Mobile, Ala., and Miss Ernestine Presswood of Fairfield, Ala., who are tied for second place. Mrs. G. A. McKenni of Mayfield, Ky., and Miss Evelyn Smith of Louisville are tied for the leadership of the A.M.E. group. No reports were received from the Baptist but they have their working material, are well represented and will be heard from in due time. The round trips and spending money offered by the Leader management to members of the A.M.E., A.M.E. Zion churchs who would like to visit Chicago, St. Louis and Louisville during the A.M.E. and A.M.E. Zion General Conferences, and the Baptist Sunday School Convention, struck a popular cord, and nominations are expected to come in right on, as any ambitious, energetic person can get in, and by spending a little spare time among church members, and friends, get enough subscriptions to such a worthy newspaper as will represent enough votes to win one of the trips. The candidates of each of the respective church groups and the votes of each up to the close of the reporting Wednesday are listed on page eight.
UNITED BROTHERS HAVE GREAT YEAR
The United Brothers of Friendship and its subordinate branches ended one of the most significant years in its history of fraternal service. In spite of the poor conditions of labor and a general financial slump in nearly all lines of business, the Kentucky jurisdiction of United Brothers has met every obligation in its Insurance and Burial departments without impairment of its surplus or investments.
According to the executive officers of the Grand Lodge, the U. B. F.'s are usually the first to pay off death (Continued on page 8). Leading U. B. F. Personalities [photo] Mr. I. T. Phillips Asst. Cashier First Standard Bank Member Lebanon Lodge, U. B. F. 52
Otho Barnett Kills William Taylor CHURCH OFFICIAL SHOOTS YOUNG MAN AT BLAND AND BURNETT STREETS Is Result Of Argument Over Conduct Of Sister During Meeting William Taylor, 23, son of Rev. and Mrs. Taylor of 623 East Hill St., was shot to death by Otho Barnett of 1020 Morgan street, last Tuesday night near Bland and Burnett streets. The men had just left the Miles Memorial C. M. E. church where the usual inspiring services were enjoyed by a large crowd. It is said that a sister of Taylor and other young people, were a bit noisy during the services, and were approached by Barnett who is an officer of the church, and asked to keep quiet. It is claimed that Barnett applied an epithet to the girl which Taylor, her brother, resented, the controversy after the meeting had closed, resulted in the shooting of Taylor in the eye, from which he died instantly. Taylor worked at the Standard Sanitary Company but had been off because of a lame foot. He used a cane in walking and had it at the time he was shot. Barnett, who is 41, has been a loyal officer of the Miles Memorial church for a number of years, but it is said he always carried his gun. After using it Tuesday night, in company with his pastor Wednesday, he gave himself up to the authorities. Funeral services were held for Taylor Thursday afternoon. Rev. and Mrs. Taylor are parents of 13 children, 11 still live.
"Doctor" Who Couldn't Tell Living From Dead Gets 60-Day Sentence
Girl Tennis Star Beats White Man
Mr. Ralph Harper of Birmingham, Regional Supervisor Ordinary Department of the National Benefit Insurance Co., is in the city on business for the company.
MRS. SMALLING GETS HOPE CHEST The Ladies Auxiliary to the Louisville branch N.A.A.C.P. closed its Hope Chest Contest at Jones Temple Methodist church last Thursday evening with an excellent musical and literary program. Mrs. Pearl P. Ballard, the president, opened the meeting in her usual way. She and Mrs. Luvinia Sneed, teacher and race leader made splendid remarks. I. Willis Cole, president of the local branch, was introduced, Mrs. Cora De Sha Barnett thrilled the audience with her singing. The hope chest with the many beautiful, valuable contents, was won by Mrs. Josephine B. Smalling of 2303 W. Madison St., after the second drawing. Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore held this lucky number of the first drawing, but being a member of the committee, refused to accept the chest. Much praise was voiced for Dr. Lattimore for this magnanimous spirit and decision. Miss Salome Worthington who reported $36 in tickets, sold the lucky number. Other workers reported as follows: Mrs. S. O. Johnson, $15.50; Mrs. Ballard, $15; Mrs. Bessie Etherly, $11.20; Mrs. Marietta Mills, $8.50; Mrs. Rosa L. Cole, $8.20; Miss Anna J. Rhodes, $5.50; Mrs. Gay Slaughter, $4; and many other smaller amounts. The chest was selected by Mrs. Mills and donated by Mr. J. B. Cooper. Mrs. Belle Woodard solicited the blanket and a $20 advertisement. More than $150 was realized from the effort [illegible] the ladies need to be commended, and more especially since Mrs. Ballard, the president, was ill more than three weeks of the campaign.
A Correction. Mr. Julius Dickerson, Asst. Scout Master of Troop 87, gave a party for the Boy Scouts at his home, 2622 Lytle St. Monday, Feb. 27.