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COLORED KENTUCKIANS URGED TO VOTE FOR SEN. ROBSION TUESDAY Republican State Campaign Chairman Makes Strong Plea In Letter A letter from Dr. E. E. Underwood of Frankfort, Ky., the Chairman of the Colored Republican State Campaign Committee, to the colored citizens of Kentucky, is the climax to the several Republican rallies held over the state and here in Louisville in support of Senator J. M. Robsion and the other candidates to be voted for next Tuesday, November 4. Perhaps the biggest of the rallies among colored citizens was held at Odd Fellows Hall last Saturday night with Former Governor Edwin P. Morrow, Mayor William B. Harrison and Congressman Maurice H. Thatcher, who has no Democratic opposition, as speakers, following a big parade through the principal streets of the colored district. Rev. N. B. Shamborguer, pastor of the Jones Temple M. E. Church, was master of ceremonies at the Odd Fellows Hall meeting at which the big auditorium was crowded to overflow by the hundr  eds of white and colored citizens before the paraders led by the leading colored band had reached its journey's end at the hall and the chairman had opened the meeting. The voters were urged to turn on in a manner as never before and vote for congressman Thatcher though unopposed as an expression of appreciation of the splendid service he has rendered to all the people of his district, Republicans and Democrats, white and colored alike. In like manner the speakers urged that the Fifth District give Senator John M. Robsion the the courageous and stalwart Republican leader, the true and tried friend of all the people, a majority even greater than the 33,000 given Mayor Harrison last year. The Colored Republican Chairman's Letter The letter from Dr. Underwood, Chairman of the Colored Republican State Campaign Committee, urging the colored citizens of Kentucky to go to the polls in a solid phalanx and vote for Senator John Marshall Robsion nert Tuesday, follows: To the Colored Citizens of Kentucky: As the campaign of the Hon. John Marshall Robsion for the United States Senate draws to a close, it is pertinent and proper that our racial group be reminded of the duty and opportunity which confronts us as beneficiaries of his consistent, courageous, uncompromising and sympathetic friendship during his long and useful career in public life. "A divinely gifted man, whose life in low estate began,"--born in poverty and obscurity,--his early days were crowded with such self-sacrifice and hardship as to properly fit him for a (Continued on Page 8) 
MORE GOOD THINGS SAID ABOUT CONGRESSMAN MAURICE H. THATCHER By J. H. Pursley More and more, as time goes by, the people of our country, at least the more thoughtful, are opening their eyes to appreciate the service of their public servants, be it a minister, a member of the legislature, or a member of the Congress. And they express their appreciation in no unmistakable terms. At this particular time, as in years gone by, the attention of the people is being directed to who shall serve them in the national Congress for the next two years. In our own district, made up of the city of Louisville and Jefferson County, we have the pleasure of returning to the national House of Representatives one of the best that this district has ever had, in the person of the Hon. Maurie H. Thatcher, without opposition. For the past eight years Mr. Thatcher has served this district with distinction, and as a public servant he has so endeared himself to the people of the district that there is not an intelligent, fair minded man or woman who will say that he has not been a faithful servant of all the people, regardless of race, creed or color. There has never been a time when our Congressman has failed to spend and be spent for his constituents, and his services have many times been in demand beyond the limits of his own district and beyond the borders of his state. He has labored with might and main, in daylight and darkness, in sunshine and rain, for the good of his district, his state, and the nation. While our candidate has no opposition it is but befitting, just, and right that he should at this ime be given (Continued on page 8) 
MISS NELLIE FRYE GETS $500
The jury in Judge Eugene Dailey's Court awarded Miss Nellie Frye, well known business woman, $500 last Monday. Miss Frye was about to board a car on Greenwood Ave., when she was run down by an automobile driven by a white man and seriously injured. Miss Ida Taylor who was with her and also hurt was awarded $700 a few days ago. Mr. Ned Williamson was attorney in each case.
J. A. GREEN HERE Mr. J. A. Green, a former secretary of the Chestnut Street Branch Y. M. C. A., has been in the city several days assisting Secretary R. N. Dunn and the leaders of the annual membership drive now on. Mr. Green is now Executive Secretary of the Dayton Branch where he has built a new building and is doing great work. He stopped in and had a long chat with his old friend the Leader editor.
Step-Father Is Killed
MRS. IRENE SLAUGHTER FORCED TO KILL STEP-FATHER IN NEW ALBANY Own Life Endangered When She Attempts To Protect Mother, Report Mrs. Irene Slaughter, well known young New Albany matron, who is also very well known in Louisville, shot her step-father Vance Williams Sunday afternoon. Two bullets went through his heart and he died instantly, according to the report. It is said that Mrs. Slaughter had to shoot Williams to save her own life. Mrs. Slaughter lives in the second apartment over that of her mother and step-father on East 11th. Her attention being called to the abuse of her mother by Williams who is said to have been on a drunk she ran down to protect her mother who was in danger of being killed, whereupon Williams turned upon her with an ax and running to her own apartment she was forced to get her pistol and shoot to save her own life. Mrs. Slaughter was arrested but is out on $500.00 bond. Williams is said to have killed a man, his friend several years ago and was sentenced to life imprisonment, but paroled after serving 10 years.
REV. PERDUE OFFERS RESIGNATION Hopkinsville, Ky., Oct. 27.--(Special to the Leader)--The congregation of the Virginia Street Baptist Church was greatly shocked by the sudden and unexpected announcement of the resignation of its pastor, the Rev. M. M. D. Perdue who has pastored them for over four years. After preaching a deeply spiritual sermon the pastor read his resignation asking that he be relieved of his work the fourth Sunday in January, 1931 and requesting the church to favorably consider such an action at a meeting he would call for that purpose. No action has been taken on the resignation by the congregation at the time of this writing. Dr. Perdue is one of the most progressive pastors of his demonination as upon the assumption of this charge four years ago inaugurated many innovations in the church work which have been regarded with interest throughout church circles. Perhaps the most outstanding was the organization of a Younger People's Church nearly three years ago which is considered as perhaps one of the best methods in enlisting the younger people in the church service. Rev. Perdue has been regarded as a pioneer in this particular field and his servvices have been often called upon to speak upon this particular phase of church work. Hopkinsville generally regardless to denomination regret this action and await with interest the action of the church and pastor.
WILLIAMS SINGERS HERE The World Famous Williams Singers will appear at the Broadway Temple A. M. E. Zion Church Wednesday evening, Nov. 12. The general admission is 50; no reserved seats. It has been a long time since the Williams Singers have appeared in Louisville and those who never fail to hear them and the public generally are urged to come early and get a seat. Rev. B. W. Swain, Pastor; Dr. H. B. Beck, Chairman Trustee Board.
Dr. P. M. Flack who was stricken last week is not much better as the Leader goes to press. Mrs. Flack who was called from her duties at Kentucky State College is constantly at his bedside at Red Cross.
YOUNG TAFT INTERRACIAL SPEAKER Charles P. Taft, the son of the late Chief Justice Taft, and former President of the United States, will speak at the Friday night meeting of the Eleventh Annual Interracial Conference to be held at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, 3rd and Guthrie Streets, Louisville, Ky. Appearing on the same platform with Mr. Talf will be Dr. Howard Thurman, an outstanding Negro leader from Atlanta, Ga. Both speakers are young men who are making contributions to the advanced ideals that are now being developed in the field of Interracial effort. Attorney Charles P. Taft will give many reminiscences of his experiences as a President's son, during the time that his father occupied the White House. He will also, speak on the change of attitude regarding the Negro in recent years by political parties. Dr. Howrd Thurman, a graduate of Oberlin College and Yale Univesity, will tell of the special techniques that are now being employed throughout the South, in connection with the honest effort in Southern cities, to advance the progress of the Negro. Dr. Thurman has spoken before the student bodies of the leading universities throughout the South. The program to be presented at the Eleventh Annual Interracial Conference, is considered to be by far, the best program that has been offered to the general public by the members of this Cimmission. By having a young white speaker and a young Negro speaker, it is commonly believed that the younger element of the white and Negro citizenry of Louisville will attend this meeting. The Commission will also hear the reports of the Chairmen of the respective departments of the Kentucky Fact Finding Conference, which held its organization meeting at Frankfort, Ky., last August at the call of President R. B. Atwood of Kentucky State Industrial College, Prof. C. H. Parrish, Jr., and Messrs. J. A. Thomas and J. Max Bond. These reports will be made on Friday morning. Governor Flem D. Sampson has considered this meeting of such importance that he has appointed delegates from various communities of the state to attend. The Women's Mass Meeting Mrs. Caroline Blanton, Director of Interracial Work among Negro Women in Kentucky announces that "The Women's Interracial Meeting," to be held on Saturday morning. Mrs. Helm Bruce will speak on the ways in which the Interracial Commission has functioned. Mrs. Ella Robinson will discuss some of the problems that confront the Negro in furthering race relationships, Miss Ruth Clement will discuss Negro Literature and Miss Llliian Carpenter will give the history of Negro Music. The women of the various organizations and churches in Louisville are urged to attend this meeting, which is to be held from 10 to 12 a. m. and closes the Interracial meeting. The members of the Commission extend a cordial invitation to the people of Louisville to attend the sessions of the Conference.
AN EAGLE SCOUT [Photo] JAMES JONES Another Louisville boy has been advanced to an Eagle Scout. James Jones, 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Almond Jones of 2346 W. Walnut St., was so honored at the Zion Baptist Church by Mr. R. M. Wheat, Scout Executive after morning services last Sunday. Eagle Scout Arthur Evans pinned the Eagle Scout upon James in the absence of Prof. Clyde Liggin, Scoutmaster of Troop 101, and Mr. James Wood presented him with the Eagle Scout sash of 22 merit badges in behalf of the family, and Mr. Wheat presented the parents of Eagle Scout Jones to the congregation. Young Jones is a front rank boy in anything he undertakes. He is Junior Usher and assistant secretary of the B.Y.P.U. of the Zion Baptist Church, patrol leader of Troop 101, composed of boys from some of the most prominent families of the city, and treasurer of Zorah Youths Fraternity O. of D. No. 3. He is an ambitious, industrious young fellow for whom the future holds much.
JENNINGS CLAIMS INNOCENCE Sam Jennings says he is not guilty of the attempted assault upon a white woman at Hardinsburg Saturday afternoon October 18. Jennings, who was brought here and placed in the County Jail to prevent possible mob violence, positively declared that he was in another section of the town when the alleged attack took place, when interviewed by Attorney Ned Williamson and a Leader representative Tuesday afternoon. Jennings was found guilty of the assault chage last Saturday and sentenced to hang in the court yard of Breckenridge County December 15. The motion for appeal, however, which was granted stayed the execution.
DR. DENNIS MOVES Dr. E. T. Dennis, well known physician and surgeon has moved his office from 817 W. Walnut St., to 405 Lampton. Phone South 3361.
Armistice Spectacle at Armory
FOR BENEFIT OF PETER SALEM POST, 45 AMERICAN LEGION, NOVEMBER 10 Citizens Urged To Witness "Battle Of Music" And Entertainment For Worthy Cause In response to an appeal which has been made by the Peter Salem Post No. 45 of the American Legion for support and cooperation from the public since the organization of the colored Post, the Louisville Leader and public spirited citizens white and colored are cooperating with the Peter Salem Post in sponsoring a Mammoth Armistice spectacle and Battle of Music at the Jefferson County Armory Monday evening, November 10. The spectacle is to include a program of variety entertainment, contests, etc., and a battle of music between Perdue's Ten Pirates, leading race orchestra and Rich's WHAS Radio artists, leading white orchestra, the "original Southern Night Hawks." Following the national convention of the American Legion here last year the Peter Salem Post organized a Drum and Bugle Corps and for twelve months the members of the corps have been drilling and making preparations as best they could to represent at the recent National American Legion Convention at Boston, but sufficient money could not be raised to purchase the uniforms and make the trip. Not only that but the Peter Salem Post has not been able to keep its headquarters going and the organization togetherr as it should. Those who have failed to respond to such a worthy cause after so many appeals should not fail to help make the program at the Armory on the night of November 10 on the eve of Armistice Day. Back in 1918 when these boys and hundreds of others were about to leave for France to do battle in the World War for their country, and those who remained at home the Leader management with the cooperation of white and colored friends sponsored a farewell and patriotic parade and demonstration which was the greatest of its kind known to the community up to that time. More than one thousand boys from the various units were in line and were made happy even though they were leaving a home and loved ones they might never see again. Those of [the?] number who returned after the Armistice was signed November 11, 1919, set out to keep themselves together by being a part of the American Legion, an organization formed by veterans of the World War and the Peter Salem Post No. 45, composed of local colored veterans was organized. The Jefferson Post composed of white veterans soon became the largest in the national organization, and it was only a few months after organizing before the Peter Salem Post became the largest colored Post and it is unfortunate that the Post has not had such support and cooperation from the colored citizens as would keep it up and going. The admission to the November 10 spectacle at the Armory is only 50 cents, and tickets bought before Saturday, November 8, may be had for 35 cents by phoning Main 1618 or calling at the Leader office, 422-24 So. 6th Street.
CHESTNUT ST., BRANCH Y. M. C. A. LAUNCHES MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN The Fall Membership Drive of the [Chestnut?] Street Branch Y.M.C.A. is on. A large number of workers were out last Monday night when the campaign was launched. Supper was served and the encouraging reports indicated that the drive is to be a great success in spite of economic conditions. Director J. A. Green, of Dayton, Ohio, a former Chestnut St. Branch director was present and made an encouraging and inspiring talk. He urged every captain and worker to do his bit. Mr. A. L. Garvin, the General Chairman admonished the workers to do their best to reach the goal ahead of the scheduled time. It so happened that neither of the Division leaders could be present. Dr. P. M. [illegible], Chairman of Division "A" is ill; but his men rallied to the cause and led by his associate, Chairman J. A. Redd, who put it on Division "B" by a majority of 259 points they having amassed 537 points. Mr. S. L. Mason, Chairman of Divison "B" was unable to be present on account of business, but will be heard from. His men brought in a total of 278 points. Captain M. F. Whedbee's team led in scoring, having amassed 240 points, 96 ahead of the [team?] closest to him, which was [Captain?] Frank Tanner's which amassed [illegible] points. Silver stars were awarded Messrs. J. A. Redd, M. F. Whedbee, R: N. Dunn and J. T. Wood, each scored one hundred or more points. Red start were awarded Messrs. F. A. Taylor, J. E. Smith and A. L. Garvin for having amassed more than [fifty?] points each. The Y.M.C.A. has made an estimable contribution to the development of boys and men and to the progress of this community and every man, woman and child should [bring in?] the present annual [membership that?] all the management and [campaign?] leaders wish it to be. Give your [membership?] now.
The Blue Bell Art Club will sponsor a Rummage Sale at West and Walnut Sts., Saturday, Nov. 1. Mesdames Eva Stratton, Chairman; F. E. Johnson president.