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VOL. 2, NO. 29 ST. PAUL-MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1927 PRICE FIVE CENTS
PORTERS’UNIDNTO
PRESENT CLAIMS
AT CHICAGO MEET
United States Mediation Board
Appoints Edwin P. Morrow
as Investigator.
To Meet With Officials
Paul Caldwell, Local Organizer,
to Conduct Special Meet
ing for Members.
A recent investigation by former
Governor Edwin P. Morrow, appoint
ed by the United States mediation
board to look into the claims of the
Brotherhood of Sleeping car porters
against the Pullman Company, was
held at the National headquarters of
the Porters’ Union, 2311 7th Ave.,
New York. The claims set forth by
A. Philip Randolph, general organ
izer for the Brotherhood, warranted
a hearing with Pullman officials,
which was set for June 1, 1927, at
Chicago, 111.
Organization Started.
A national movement under the
direction of A. Philip Randolph, gen
eral organizer of the Pullman Por
ters’ Union, and Editor of the Mes
senger Magazine, interested local
porters and a local union was formed
under the leadership of Paul L.
Caldwell and the first meeting was
held Wednesday, January 13, 1926,
at Welcome Hall, St. Paul, where
more -than 50 men and their wives
attended. The purpose of this or
ganization was to bring about a liv
ing w r age and improve working con
ditions.
Increase Given.
On January 27, 1926, a joint con
ference opened between the repre
sentatives of the porters and maids
and representatives of the manage
ment of the Pullman company to re
vise the wages and working condi
tions. This conference resulted in a
10% increase of wages. It was gen
erally known that all porters were
not satisfied and were looking for
ward to better results to be obtained
by efforts of the Brotherhood of
Sleeping Car Porters’ Union.
Paul Caldwell, local organizer of
the Sleeping Car Porters, Union,
states he has some special informa
tion of the brotherhood men in call
ing a special meeting on Tuesday
evening, May 24, at 8 o’clock, and
Friday afternoon, May 27, at 3
o’clock.
The meetings ■will be held at 443
Mackubin St., St. Paul, Minn.
BOXES READY TO SEND TO
NEEDY IN FLOOD AREA
Ladies from various churches and
organizations have responded readily
to the aid of the flood sufferers by
donating time, service and contribut
ing wearing apparel to be sent to the
needy. More than 300 garments and
85 pairs of shoes for men, women
and children have been received and
are being prepared for shipment this
week. Mrs. Jackson, 825 St. An
thony, has used her car in collecting
articles from persons who had no way
of sending them to Mrs. Wilson’s,
Mrs. Murray, was responsible for a
donation of packing boxes from Mor
rison's, Seventh and Minnesota Sts.,
where she is employed. The cloth
ing will be sent to responsible per
sons in Louisiana and Arkansas,
whose names have been sent in and
who will see that the articles are
properly distributed among the
needy.
Those who wish to contribute, get
in touch with Mrs. R. F. Wilson, 697
St. Anthony.
NOTICE TO OUR READERS
Your attention is called to our ad
vertisers who are using these col
umns weekly inviting your patron
age.
Many of these enterprises are situ
ated near your residence and are co
operating by lending their support to
a race medium. This week a group
of University Ave. merchants are di
recting your attention to their vari
ous merchandise. Save a trip down
town, visit their stores, you will find
some real rare bargains quoted at a
much lower price.
Our office is no further from you
than your telephone. Call Cedar
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Helen Jackson Receives Highest
Scholastic Honor At University
Omaha Organization
Features Periodicals
In one of our leading race
weeklies we notice that the Sem
pre Fidelis club of Omaha, Neb.,
an exclusive social organization
achieved much prominence last
week by observing Negro Litera
ture Week.
At their regular meeting a spe
cial program was arranged and
copies of our nationally known
magazines, such as the Crisis and
Opportunity, together with lead
ing weekly papers among which
were the Pittsburgh Courier,
Richmond Planet, Chicago De
fender, Afro-American, Kansas
City Call and our own St. Paul
Echo were on exhibition.
This display informed the pub
lic of our numerous race mediums
and the Sempre Fidelis deserves
much credit for their progressive
ness in promoting such a pro
gram.
VERDICT IN OUSLEY
SUIT FAVORS WARD
Damages Asked for Personal
Injuries to Mrs. Ousley
and Her Car.
The suit brought by Mrs. Josephine
Ousley against James A. Ward and
Margery Ward to recover $2,125.00
for personal injuries to Mrs. Ousley
and damages to her automobile, was
tried before Judge Hugo Hanft and
a jury in the District Court of Ram
sey County last Friday and a verdict
rendered in favor of the defendants.
The action grew out of a colision
between an automobile driven by
Mrs. Ward and one driven by Mrs.
Ousley at Farrington and St. An
thony avenues, October 10, 1926, in
which the Ousley car was overturned.
W. T. Francis represented the de
fendants and George Rogers appear
ed for the plaintiffs. ,
SCOTTY PLAYS GAYETY
Scotty Williams was playing with
the Jack Lamont company last week
at the Gayety. Mr. Williams said
rather than to continue on the road
with the company, he was going to
wait for the return of Willis and
Whiting. The trio expects to go out
on the road on independent time.
CAR HITS MARIE MILLER
While waiting for a street car at
the corner of Oak Lake and 6th Ave.
No., Minneapolis, Friday morning
about 9 o’clock, Marie Miller was
struck by an automobile and hurled
violently against the street car, sus
taining bruised arms and serious cuts
about the hand. Miss Miller states
that she is bringing suit against the
driver. The driver of the car was
white.
ST. PAUL CONTRALTO, ON
CONCERT TOUR, SUCCESS
Belle Salter Tyler, the St. Paul
contralto, is adding to her success in
the western cities. In April she sang
in Pasadena, Calif. The California
Eagle speaks in highest terms of her
concert and mentions particularly
her marvellous tone coloring and
wide range.
Her most - recent concert was in
Los Angeles, on May 10th, and she
is next to appear in Portland, Ore.
WELCOME HALL NOTES
Dr. Moses H. Jackson, pastor of
Grace Presbyterian church, Chicago,
111., spent Tuesday with Rev. Geo.
W. Camp. Dr. Jackson was en route
to San Francisco, Calif, to the Gen
eral Assembly.
Dr. Jackson has been the pastor
of Grace church for 39 years. He
is the only pastor they have had and
it is the only charge he has had.
Mrs. James Williams, 288 No. St.
Albans entertained them at luncheon
and Mrs. Dovie Welsh took them on
a sight seeing trip through the Twin
Cities.
The last Forum of the season will
be held May 22, from 4-5 p. m.
Come out and hear a good program.
Mrs. Hattie Smith will have charge
of the program.
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Minneapolis Girl Elected Mem
ber of Phi Beta Kappa, Na
tional Honorary Scholastic
Fraternity.
Miss Helen N. Jackson, junior in
the College of Science, Literature,
and the Arts at the University of
Minnesota, has been signally hon
ored in being selected as a member
of Phi Beta Kappa, national honor
ary scholastic fraternity.
Miss Jackson was one of 39 stu
dents at the University to receive the
honor when President Coffman an
nounced the annual awards at Cap
and Gown Day exercises, Thursday,
May 12.
Second Colored Member.
Membership in the organization is
based upon high scholastic standing,
personal magnetism, and extra-cur
ricular activity. Candidates must he
nominated by instructors and voted
upon by the active chapter. The
award is made usually at the end of
the senior year, and only students of
exceptional ability are elected in
their junior year.
Miss Jackson is the second colored
student in the history of the Univer
sity to he so honored. Mrs. Lillian
A. Alexander, now of New York
City, was the other.
Brilliant Scholar.
Finishing John Marshall high
school in January, 1925, Miss Jack
son gave ample promise of a brilliant
scholastic career. She completed her
high school course in three and one
half years as valedictorian of her
class. In addition, she was associate
editor of Judge, the weekly school
paper, and was awarded a gold med
al for having the highest average of
any graduate in either the June or
the January classes.
Miss Jackson will finish her work
at the University in June of next
year, having done the course in three
and one-half years. She has been
active on the campus in Y. W. C. A.
and bi-racial commission work, and
is president of Eta chapter of Alpha
Kappa Alpha sorority.
Miss Jackson is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Madison Jackson of
2003 Franklin Ave. S. E., Mpls.
FLOOD SUFFERERS’
COMMITTEE BUSY
Volunteers Collect Garments,
Mend and Wash, Prepare
for Shipment.
More than 800 useful garments for
men, women and children, and about
100 pairs of shoes have been sent to
the flood sufferers through Phyllis
Wheatley House. The committee of
volunteers were kept busy for three
days sorting, mending and even
washing some of the garments.
Miss W. Gertrude Brown has re
ceived several communications from
the stricken districts and through
her, the boxes will be sent to respon
sible Negroes and Negro organiza
tions.
The committee appreciates the
donations received from the citizens
of Minneapolis and hope that when
the next call goes out, to receive the
garments clean and mended.
Miss Dorothy Hicks, Mrs. Alice
Brown and Mr. Allen used their cars
to collect the clothing, and Mrs.
Frances Lewis, Mrs. Elizabeth Van
Hook, Mrs. Haynes, Mrs. Margerie
Dunlap, Mrs. Boger, Mrs. Lulu Bow
er and Mrs. Beulah Mitchell packed
the boxes.
Through the kindness of the Sun
day Forum, a collection of $2.58 was
taken which will assist in shipping
the clothing. Mrs. Frances Lewis is
chairman of this committee.
TO PRESENT PLAYS
The Dramatic Department of the
Phyllis Wheatley House will present
the Phyllis W T heatley Players at St.
Stephens School, 22 Clinton, Monday
evening May 23 at 8:15, a 3 act play
“His Best Investment” for the bene
fit of the new gym.
Phyllis Wheatley Glee club will
give “The Bell of Barcelona” at St.
Stephens School Monday evening,
June 13th for the benefit of the new
gym. Watfch papers for cast.
MALONE SUFFERS
MENTAL COLLAPSE
AFTER DECISION
Arrested in Springfield, Illinois
and Taken Into
Custody.
Unbecoming Conduct
Malone Injures Himself When
Jumping Through Window
a Month Ago.
St. Louis, Mo., May—.(By The As
sociated Negro Press). Aaron Ma
lone had another mental collapse im
mediately following the settlement
of his receivership suit last week,
and was arrested in Springfield, Illi
nois, where he was taken into cus
tody because of his unbecoming con
duct.
Said Going Crazy.
When arrested Malone said he was
being driven crazy since his marital
entanglements. Such utterance, ac
cording to persons who heard Ma
lone, does not support the rumor
that he was not satisfied with the
terms of the i-eceivership suit settle
ment.
Paid Attorneys $35,000.
It was authoritatively learned that
while Malone contended for a half
interest in the million-dollar Poro
College, the money involved in the
entire settlement did not exceed
$50,000. Malone accepted as his
part $9,000 and his attorneys were
paid $35,000, according to informa
tion given by one of Mrs. Malone’s
attorneys.
Malone was brought back to St.
Louis by friends who found him in
the Sangamon County Jail. During
the morning of last Thursday he had
entered the home of a former St.
Louis friend who wfeji absent, and
the friend’s wife, who did not know
Malone, called the police.
In Springfield, Malone declared he
did not know how he got there, but
his St. Louis attorney, Edward W.
Foristel, said that Malone had an
nounced his intention of going to
Springfield to live with a friend there
for an indefinite period.
Leaped Through Window.
A month ago, Malone injured him
self by leaping through a first-floor
window at 4212 Cook Avenue, where
he was staying with a friend, R. C.
Jackson, who explained Malone had
been brooding over his domestic
troubles. At City Hospital No. 2,
where he was treated for cuts from
window glass, physicians said he was
in “an extremely nervous state,” and
recommended a rest.
It is understood he will have to
undergo a thorough examination by
doctors.
FLORINE RUSSELL DIES
Florine Russell, 704 Aldrich Ave.
No., Minneapolis, died May 15 th,
1927 at her home. Funeral services
were under the directions of W.
Squire Neal at the Neal Chapel, May
18th, with Rev. Burton officiating.
Burial at Crystal Lake Cemetery. A
sister Mrs. Carrie Buchanan survives
the deceased.
Essex Coach To Be Given Away
In "Echo" Popularity Contest
And now—the Essex Super-Six.
A smart, fast car of remarkable
power, restful, enduring and beauti
ful has won the title Essex Super-
Six because of the remarkable per
forming ability of the Super-Six prin
ciple and endurance built into it. In
beauty it is now a counter-part of
the Hudson Super-Six.
The punch of performance in these
cars carries a positive thrill. Such
is the soundness of construction that
this Essex Super-Six can safely be
held at 50 miles an hour all day long
with no care or w r orry. Acceleration
is something spectacular. On hills
or in mud or sand the motor has a
pulling power far ahead of all previ
ous standards.
Yes, girls, we are going to give
away an Essex Coach and all you
have to do is get votes. Everybody
is eligible to enter this contest except
members of the St. Paul Echo staff.
For each one month subscription (25
cents) to the St. Paul Echo, you are
given one vote. All contestants are
Spontaneous Testimonial Held
For Mother Addie Bellesen
Wonderful Program of Music
and Speech Rendered as Trib
ute to One Loved by Young
and Old.
On Wednesday evening, May 18,
a spontaneous Testimonial was giv
en to Mother Addie Bellesen, at St.
James A. M. E. church, Dale and W.
Central, St. Paul, sponsored by the
usher board of the church.
Program Interesting.
A very interesting and entertain
ing program was rendered, opening
with an overture by Morgan’s Or
chestra; a reading by Martha Ken
nedy; Bass solo, James Edgar Mur
phy, assisted by Mrs. B. L. King;
violin solo, Miss Victoria Stokes; a
group of soprano solos by Mrs. Dovie
Adams Walsh, assisted by Mrs. W.
H. Griffin and Miss Florence Robin
son; Monologue, Mother Bellesen;
tenor solo, Claude D. Jackson, ac
companied by Mrs. Bismark Archer;
Minnesota’s Magician, Arthur White;
saxophone solo, Ben Daniels, orches
tra accompaniment; Surprise num
bers were a piano solo by Mrs. Jose
phine McCall and readings by Eula
Belle Moore, concluded the program.
There were remarks by Dr. W. H.
Griffin and Goodnight played by the
Orchestra. Mr. O. C. Hall was spokes
man of the evening.
Usher Board Sponsors.
The idea of paying tribute to
Mother Bellesen orginated w r ith T.
R. Morgan, chairman of the commit
tee, and with the assistance of Mrs.
Carrie Love, Mrs. Louise Hoage, R.
E. Stokes, the affair was a memora
ble one. Mother Bellesen has devot
ed a wonderful and long life of serv
ice to the church and community
and deserves every tribute and high
est appreciation.
Grand March At
Grand May Ball
Entertains Many
Leading the Grand March at the
gay and festive May Ball given by
the Elks on Monday night, May 16,
at the South Side auditorium, was
the grand old man, J. Ed. Stewart
and Mrs. Ruth Walker, the ever busy
little Daughter. But few grand
marches have been on programs in
the past years and this one was
greatly enjoyed.
Hundreds of people acted as go
betweens by purchasing admission
tickets from Brother Morris in the
box office and passing them on to
Dad Humphrey, who was stationed
at the door, to gain their admittance
to the hall. Extra men were placed
in the check room, where their serv
ices were much needed.
Through the kindness of Mrs.
Elizabeth Blackwell a delicious cake
was donated to the lodge and
through the foresiglited business in
stinct of the committee, this cake
netted a little more than $4.00. The
cake was awarded to Miss Stella
Devine.
Music for the evening was played
by the newly organized American
Legion Band. The entire committee,
under the leadership of Edward L.
Boyd, chairman, was kept busy serv
ing and entertaining their many
guests.
requested to make reports no later
than Wednesday of each week to the
St. Paul Echo.
To Step on Gas.
Contestants are rapidly stepping
to the front in their eagerness to
capture one of the beautiful new Es
sex coaches given away free in order
to step on the gas during the sum
mer months.
Judging from the number of can
didates entered from the two towns
it is going to be a close race as to
whether St. Paul will emerge victori
ous or if most of the honors will go
to the Mill City.
Those already entered in the con
test are: Edith Gillard, Gertrude
Willis, Cecil Lewis, Inez Smith, Lu
Belle Sisson, Ansonetta Cross, Kath
eryn Allen and Frances Hirsch.
Full particulars regarding this
contest can be obtained from the of
fice of the St. Paul Echo, 6\4 Court
Block, St. Paul, Minnesota. Address
all communication to the Contest
Manager.
Sunday Marks Close
of “Y” Vesper Services
The Religious Education Com
mittee of which Mrs. B. L. King
is chairman announces that the
program Sunday afternoon at the
Y. W. C. A., West Central Ave.,
will mark the close of their Ves
per Services for this season. The
committee wishes to thank their
many friends who have rallied so
well, both in at attendance and in
willingness to serve on programs,
thus making it possible to present
interesting numbers each Sunday.
With the beginning of fall the
committee hopes to welcome the
public back for their regular
meetings.
ENGINE COMPANY
WRITES LETTER
Members Wish to Stop Rumors;
All Say, “In Union There
Is Strength.”
To Whom It May Concern:
Whereas certain persons have been
and are spreading the rumor that
the members of Engine Company
No. 9 are not getting along peace
fully with one another, we, the un
dersigned officer and members of
Engine Company No. 9, consider it
our plain duty as men and friends
to publicly state that the rumors
mentioned herein are absolutely
false, unfounded and malicious.
We wish to further state that for
the past several months we have
been getting along exceedingly well.
We do not appreciate false rumors
or malicious gossip which tends to
retard our progress. On the other
hand, we welcome assistance and ap
preciate good advice and suggestions,
which are conducive to our pro
gram:
1. Captain H. C. Jones
2. S. F. Lewis
3. Ed. L. Jones
4. Nathaniel A. Evans
5. Wm. F. Davenport
6. Earl W. Neal
7. Arthur B. White
8. Herbert F. Foster
9. Joseph T. Harris
10. Lionel West
PHYLLIS WHEATLEY NOTES
A group of children from Phyllis
Wheatley House gave a group of
songs on the program of the N. E.
Friday evening and won hearty ap-
Y. W. C. A. at Edison High School,
plause from the audience.
The Phyllis Wheatley Ladies
Quartet furnished a most interesting
and enjoyable program Sunday Even
ing at Bethlehem M. E. Church.
Miss Brown spoke of the Work of
the Phyllis Wheatley House and ap
pealed to the group to give equal op
portunities to the many negroes in
the city.
The Diamond Ball League has
opened. The Junior girls won their
first game from Summer School Mon
day afternoon on Sumner Field.
The Seniors lost by default because
members of the team were late. The
intermediates had an interesting
game with Washington Neighbor
hood, Monday afternoon on the Pa
rade ground. Although the girls lost
to the “tune’ ’of 10-12 they played a
wonderful game and showed good
sportsmanship. The Seniors and In
termediates play every Monday even
ing at 6:30 on the Parade grounds.
The Juniors play every Tuesday aft
ernoon at 5 o'clock at different fields
in the city.
The Franklin Junior High School
Girls gave a very pretty May Party
for the children Wednesday after
noon.
One of the most Interesting meet
ings of the Forum was held Sunday
afternoon. The Musical numbers
rendered by Miss Esther Stovall and
Clifford and Hollis Hawkins were
very good. The treat of the after
noon was a talk on Music given by
Mrs. Mae Black Mason of St. Paul.
ETCHING HUNG AT CENTRAL
By arrangements made through
Attorney W. T. Francis a large etch
ing of “THE LAST MOMENTS OF
JOHN BROWN,” by Thomas Hoven
den, was hung this week in the audi
torium in the Central High School
building.
RIGHT OF WAY ON
HIGHWAY FIXED IN
NEW MOTOR CODE
Question of Rights at Crossings,
Turn's, Settled—Pedestrians
Recognized in Law.
Give Pedestrians Right
Prohibits Use of Sirens on Other
Than Fire, Police Cars or <
Ambulances.
The question as to the right of
way, which has led to many disputes,
accidents and law suits, is clearly
defined in the new Minnesota high
way traffic code. The provisions in
the new law are in accord with court
decisions and results of practical ex
perience. If observed by motorists
in St. Paul and Minneapolis and else
where, it should greatly reduce the
number of accidents resulting from
arguments over the right of way.
Here are the provisions of the new
law on this question:
Provisions.
When two vehicles approach
an intersection at about the
same time, the vehicle on the
right shall have the right of
way, but a vehicle traveling at
an unlawful speed shall forfeit
any right it may otherwise have.
This section applies to both mo
tor vehicles and street cars.
The driver of a vehicle or
street car approaching but not
having entered an intersection,
shall yield the right of way to
a vehicle or street car within
the intersection making a left
turn across the path of travel of
the first mentioned vehicle or
street car, provided the driver
of the vehicle has given a plain |
signal of his intention of turn
ing.
Drivers of all vehicles shall
yield the right of way to pedes
trians at regular crossings in
the business and residence por
tions of any municipality. Pe
destrians shall yield the right of
way at other places in the busi
ness or residence sections to
vehicles on the street or high
way.
Vehicles coming out of alleys
or private roads or driveways
shall yield the right of way to
vehicles on the street or high
way. If the view is obstructed,
they must stop before crossing
the sidewalk or entering the
highway.
Ambulances and police and
fire vehicles shall have the right
of way over all other vehicles,
but this does not relieve the
driver of the ambulance or po
lice or fire vehicle from the
duty to drive with due regard to
the safety of all persons upon
the highway.
When a fire or police vehicle
or ambulance approaches and
gives an audible signal by means
of a bell, siren or exhaust whis
tle, drivers of other vehicles
must go as close to the right
hand curb as possible, clear of
any intersection, and remain
there until the ambulance or
police or fire vehicle has passed,
unless otherwise directed by the
police. Use of sirens on other
thn fire and police cars and am
bulances Is prohibited.
It is also made unlawful to
follow within 500 feet of any
fire apparatus responding to an
alarm, or to drive into or park
within the block where such fire
apparatus has stopped, unless
permitted by a police or fire de
partment officer.
ONE YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
Melvin J. Maas, 204 James St.,
filed on the Republican ticket for the
nomination for Congress from Ram
sey County.
A number of passengers were in
jured in a train wreck when a freight
and the crack train No. 10 of the
Northwestern line collided.
Julius Emme spoke on “Labor
Movements in England,’’ at the last
N. A. A. C. P. forum at Pioneer Hall.
GIRLS WANTED
Girls wanted to enter a popularity
contest. Valuable prizes to be given
away. Apply the St. Paul Echo.
614 Court Block, Cedar 1879.