Senators Defeat Judge Parker
SENATE REJECTS PARKER Robsion and Barkley Vote Against Him As Member Of Supreme Bench - Washington, D C., May 5.--Judge John J.  Parker was refused a seat as member of the United States Supreme Court by the United States Senate last Wednesday by a vote of 41 to 39. It was predicted that the fight would be long drawn and the vote close and it was. Judge Parker was named by President Herbert Hoover to fill out the vacancy created by the death of Justice Sanford. The moment Judge Parker's name was sent to the Senate for confirmation, two months ago the ight began. The Judiciary Committee refused him with the chairman of the committee, Senator Overman of North Carolina in strong support of his fellow statesman. Both the American Federation of Labor and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People began an unrelenting fight on the Judge. The laborites because he ruled against the miners in favor of the employers in the now famous "Yellow Dog" case and the Colored people because of the speech he made when candidate for Governor on the Republican ticket back in 1920, when he said that he would refuse the seat as Governor of North Carolina should it be found that a single Colored person voted for him. It is said that he was talking to white women when he made the remarks. Kentucky Senators Against Him. Race newspapers, organizations and individuals sent telegrams and letters from all parts of the country urging their representative at Washington to vote against Judge Parker. Kentuckians more than shouldered their part of the battle, telegrams being sent to both Senators J. M. Robsison and Albert W. Barkley, Republican and Democrat respectively from organizations over the state. Senator Robsion's position was well known by all and let it be known to his constituents in Kentucky several days before the voting. In a letter to those who wired hin Senator Barkley advised that he was giving the matter his careful attention assuring all of his desire to be of service whenever possible.
BISHOP JOHN HURST SUCCUMBS Baltimore, Md., May 9.--Last week newspapers carried the announcement of the serious illness of Bishop John Hurst of the A. M. E. Church, and later it was dispatched that he was better--but Bishop Hurst passed away at the Provident Hospital here Tuesday morning. Bishop Hurst was born in Post-au-Prince, Haiti, May 10, 1863. He was the first secretary of the Haitian Legation in Washington. He was elected to the bishopric in [1912?] with [Bishops Joshua?] Jones and [illegible] [Bishop?] W. D. [Choppelle?]. In [illegible] $100 and [illegible]foundation award in religion. For many years he was a member of the board of directors of the Biblcal Association for the Advancement of [Colored People?].
BISHOPS OF THE COLORED METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH [Photo] Sitting from left to right: Section Bishop R. S. Williams, Augusta, G A. R. A. Carter, Chicago; Isaac Lane, retired Jackson, Tenn.; Elias Cottrell, Holly Springs, Miss.; C. H. Phillips, Cleveland; the host. Standing R. T. Brown, Birmingham, Ala.; J. W. McKinney; Sherman: Texas; J. C. Martin, Tenn., N. C. Cleaves, St.Louis; J. A. Hamlett, Kansas City, Kans.
REPUBLICANS NOMINATE ROBSION Lexington, Ky., May 8.--Among the 2,500 delegates who assembled here for the State Republican Convention yesterday to name Senator J. M. Robsion as the short and long term candidate for the United States Senate to succeed himself were many colored leader representatives from practically every district in the state, and the Colored Constituency joined in the unanmous selection of Senator Robsion and their part of the applauding when the former Governor Ed. Morrow the keynote speaker and Mayor William B. Harrison of Louisville eloquently sounded the harmony cord, and puresaged a big Republican victory in November. Before the convention session, some of the Colored leaders got together on matters of imporance to the race and to the Republican party.
PUBLIC HEALTH MEETING The Blue Grass State Medical society will hold a public meeting at the West Chestnut Street Baptist Church, 18th and Chestnut, May 14th at 8:00 P. M. Colored physicians of Louisville are desirous that all citizens will attend this meeting. Physicians from all over the state will be present and many helful talks will be given.
MISS WASHINGTON STILL LEADS Mrs. Katie C. Washington of Georgetown, still leads the candidates in the Leader's Annual Subscription Campaign and Mrs. Marie Howard of Winchester is still in second place, and though a few votes only separate all the other candidates who have graduated out of the 10,000 vote class given with the nomination some changes have taken place since last press day. Miss Katherine Neal of Louisville has moved into third place. Mrs. Frankie McCaskill of Louisville retaining her hold on fourth place; Mrs. Lovelle L. Smith, Louisville, re taining fifth place and Mesdames Eliza K. Rhodes and Nellie Jackson. Louisville, are tied with Mrs. Ernestine J. Dawman of Anderson, Ind., for third place. Mrs. Jackson made her first report this week. Just ten more weeks and the first period will come to its close. The subsciptions being of more value in votes and though the voting is yet slow things are expected to take on different aspect during the next few days. Some of the candidates who have made no report and remain with the 10,000 votes given with the nomination are known to be work ing and as determined, to win either the Hudson Great Eight or the New Essex Challenger as close who are reporting and out in front. Turn to page 8 and note candidates' votes and standing.
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GOVERNOR SETS EXECUTION DATE Unless Governor Sampson intervenes at the last minute Lloyd Williams, John Keller, James Grigsby and Richard Edmunds must die in the electric chair at Eddyville, Friday, June 13. Friends here left nothing undone in the effort to save Williams, Keller and Grigsby whose cases were under the investiation of J. L. Hughett, Commissioner of Pardons, and because of the circumstances entering the Williams' case as well as that of Keller and Grigsby, they were much shocked that the Commissioner did not make recommendations favorable to the doomed men. In a letter to Governor Sampson some days ago, the Leader editor said in part. "There is much doubt about the guilt of Williams and also about the part played by Grigsby and Keller in the murder of the laundryman. As I wrote you before, I am certain that you would not want these boys to pay the penalty for a crime they are not guilty of."... "My only interest in them is that they be given a fair chance for their lives, and if I felt there was no doubt about their guilt I would not write you one line in their defense." The Governor acknowledged this letter, and Judge Hughett the Commissioner of Pardons wrote as follows: Frankfort, Ky. Editor I. Willis Cole, Your letter of the 12th [addressed?] to Governor Sampson, has been referred to this office for attention. I have carefully noted what you say with reference to the cases of Lloyd Williams, James Grigsby and John Keller, and I assure you that these cases are having my undivided attention. You may rest assured that I will do all possible for these unfortunate men, taking into consideration all the facts and circumstances. You, I am sure, being a friend to the Governor, appreciate his attitute in such matters and realize that he is anxious (Continued on page 8)
READY TO DEDICATE JUNIOR HIGH Anouncements are out about the dedication exercises of the beautiful new building of the Madison Street Junior High School. Eighteenth and Madison, Monday evening from 7:15 to 8:10 classes will be in operation. The various subjects of the curriculum will be taught and the various shops will be in operation. Some of the school clubs will also be on exhibit. At 8:15 promptly patrons and friends of the school are invited to special exercises in the gymnasium. Dr. Albert B. Weaver, president of the Board of Education will preside. Among those on the program are Superintendent L. R. Gregory, Mayor Willima B. Harrison, Rev. E. G. Harris, Mr. I. Willis Cole, Mrs. Lelia C. Leidenger and Bishop George C. Clement. The dedicatory address will be given by Bishop Clement. The public is cordially invited.
C. M. E.'S IN BIG CONFERENCE - HUNDREDS OF DELEGATES AND VISITORS TAKE OVER CITY Big Auditorium Jammed At Opening And Welcome Services - The General Conference of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church is [history.?] The much talked about and advertised concourse of church people men and women, young and old begun to take Louisville Tuesday morning, and within a few hours the Chestnut Street C. M. E. Church and there abouts was a sight to behold. They had assembled from all over America and representatives from Trinidad were at Ellis Iland waiting for such help as would permit them to pass on to Louisville. To say that men and women are here at the C. M. E. General Conference who represent the highest type of citizenship--prominent in religion, education and business is aware saying no more than every one with intelligence enough to read is very well aware of. As stated in previous issues and as shown on this page in an imposing group, the Bishops of the C. M. E. Church lead  by Bishop Phillips, the host, Bishop Williams, the senior, and Lane, [96?], and retired were all here when the first session opened. And you have read about these church fathers before. The other preletes--Bishops Carter, Cleaves, Martin, Hamlett and Mc Kinney and the General Officers; Editors, Parker, Starks, Roberts; Prof. G. F. Porter, Dr. H. P. Porter' Drs. Bray, Moore, Womack, Russell, Copeland, Martin and Langford. The Opening and Welcome Program. When Bishop Williams called the opening sermon to order Wednesday morning, every seat and all standing room was taken by the delegates and visitors. Following the organ voluntary and choir procession each bishop was presented for a part in the services after which the large audience listened to an able sermon by Bishop McKinney, followed by the Holy Communion in which all the bishops again officiated. On Wednesday night the delegate visitors and citizens listened to the welcome program. Bishop Phillips presided and following  music by the choir and the invocation by Presiding Elder J. M. Hodges' addresses were delivered by Rev. C. L. Knox pastor of the Chestnut Street C. M. E. Church. Rev. I. S. Williams representing the inter-denominational Alliance. Rev. H. W Jones, the Baptist Ministers Alliance; Prof. G. W. Jackson, the professions and Rev. T. F. Blue, the Committee of Fifteen. Mr. J. R. Ray, who was to speak for the business men was called from the city, and Governor Flem D. Sampson and Mapor William B. Harrison could not get back to the city in time after attending the State Republican Convention at Lexington. The response to the welcome addresses was (Continued on Page 8)
LOCAL COMMITTEE PRAISED. BUT MANY GOOD HOMES DISAPPOINTED That the Dr. C. L. Knox, pastor of Chestnut Street C. M. E. Church, and Chairman of the Local Committee and I. Willis Cole, editor and secretry of the committee along with others have come in for much praise from the C. M. E. General Conference officials for what was done to make the entertianment of the visitors what it should be, editor George C. Parker writing in the Daily Christian Index Wednesday said as follows: The General Conference is deeply indebted to Dr. C. L. Knox, the pastor host for the splendid arrangements made for our entertainment and the ease with which he handled the big crowds coming in from the country. Mr. I. Willis Cole, Chairman of the Local Committee, is also due great credit. He has been tireless for three months in this work. Visit his great printing plant, The Louisville Leader, at 422 S. Sixth Street." Notwithstanding all this there are many of our good friends who cooperated with the loc  al Committee in making the delegates' stay what it should be who are very much disappointed Many of the best homes where some preparations were made did not receive one delegate. They went to some places about town, not recommended by the Committee. Many of [those?] who had written to the [committee?] to provide homes for them [came to?] the city but never showed up at the registrtion office for the home. It is the concensus of opinion that some of the taxi drivers worked with the rooming houses and after meeting the trains carried many of the delegates to these houses getting 50 cents for each delegate delivered. It is said that this happened during [the?] meeting of the Baptist Convention here and that the C. M. E. delegates fell for it through the cheaper charge propaganda. Members of the local Committee are sorry and know not how to explain to the good friends and citizens.
6,000 Hear Marcus Garvey