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THE NORTHWESTERN 25*mBS3 \ x> TTT T A \ x sh 0P w»k aam To Secure Justice and f M ■ I I I fl-4 , | I _Z\ Ff H /\ I Bulletin Appeal Finality to AU .L# \*/ JL*J A-J M-J. X li 1 JLjLJL.JL M2j JLjLM-J Th« Dependable Medium —v v~ r _ _ ■ VOLUME iSf&Jfyr ST, PAULr—MINNEAPOLIS MINN., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1924 PRICK: FIVE CENTS THIRD YEAR FOR BULLETIN APPEAL LOCAL BUSINESS IK ARE GUESTS OF THE ‘HOWELL’ Letters of Appreciation Sent to Acknowledge Hotel as Best in City. Many of the Twin Cities business men were guests at the U£p;*mal opening of the Hotel Howell for din ner last Sunday. The following let ters show the appreciation of three leading men on having visited The Howell: Mr. Owen Howell, St. Paul, Minn. My dear Mr. Howell: It was my pleasure to have dinner at the Hotel Howell on last Sunday, and to inspect the premises. The dinner was delightful and the prem ises scrupulously clean. I congratulate you and Mr. Ream and ap satisfied that the hotel will receive the patronage that good man agement deserves. I was Impressed with the two pri vate dining rooms which can be used for committee meetings and small dinner parties, thus relieving the housewife of the work incidental to that sort of thing in the home. With beet wishes for success, I am, Yours truly, W. T. FRANCIS. , February 4, 1924. Tq the Bdltor of the Bulletin-Appeal. Dear Sir: % Will you just allow me a little space to say a word about the Howell Hotel, under the management of Mr. Reams. ■» It is just what we have been wait ing for, for many yean in St. Paul, a place where we could take our family and enjoy a good meal. I took my wife, daughter and Dr. Clarence Smith as my guests to dinner at the hotel last Sunday, and It was cer tainly a pleasure. The food waa wholesome and dainty, and Mrs. Reams spared no pains to make us comfortable. The people of St. Paul should see to It that this hotel is successful because it certainly reflects credit upon the whole race. St. Paul, Minn., Feb., 1924. Mr. R. H. Reams, Mgr. Hotel Howell, St. Paul. Minn. Dear Sir: ’ With a party of btpiness men of our group I was the guest of The Ho tel Howell last evening and upon the invitation of your able and courteous assistance we were shown through the hotel. We were all much pleased not only with your service, but with the air of refinement that seems to permeate throughout, and it is to be hoped that yonr efforts to give our people in the Twin Cities the service that the discriminating public de mands will be appreciated by their patronage. Myron Jenkins, address unknown, was arrested Tuesday and held with out charge after an attack on Mildred Tate, 637 % Sixth avenue north, Mon day night, in which Jenkins Is alleged to have cot the woman with a knife. Shd was taken to the General hos pital to be treated and was later able to go home. Correction—Washington and Oou glaas Services held under the auspices of the Alpha Phi Alpha and Omega Fsl Phi fraternity will be at Little PHgrim Baptist church, Grotto and Central. Sunday evading, Feb. XO, at 8 P. M. NOTICE T V, All persons selling tickets for the esneect to be given by R. Nathaniel Rett at the Peopled Church, Ffb. 18, are reqnastsrt to* make a report of tbeir ticket selcp on or befora Feb. 10 to the Besrywosnan Progressive Council. , • • [ • Mrs. W. I. Francis, Free. February 5, 1924. 81ncerely yours, DR. V. D. TURNER. Very truly, FRED D. MeCJ Laud Nathaniel Dett as A Rare Musical Genius The various musical critics are in one accord that R. Nathaniel Dett. composer-pianist, is a musician of masterful ability. The following are taken from various papers in cities where Mr.-Dett has appeared: "Another group of musicians, of which Mr. Dett is one of the leading exponents, believes that the better way of the preservation of this beau tiful music (Negro Folk song) lies in development of the original themes, development that shall 'con serve Instead of destroy the original characteristics, and at the same time make them usable for presentation in concert form." May Stanley in Musical America. "A musician of pVonounced gifts.” —The Etude. "It remained for the pianist, R. Nathaniel Dett, to show how the character accents of Negro music may be developed'into genuine art form." —Chicago Tribune. "Mr. Dett proved himself as facile and pleasing a pianist as composer." —Chicago Journal. "Mr. Dett’a own compositions were enthusiastically received, some num bers eliciting applause before his con clusion. He is d master of the piano, the grace and technique of his execu tion his fine training and versatility." —Norfolk, Va., Journal and Guide. Oberiin Conservatory of Music. "I feel sure that he will fill a large Pythians Honor Charter Member At Testimonia Minneapolis Lodge Gives Loving Cop to Well Known Fraternal Man on Birthday. Elks’ Hall, last Thursday evening, was the scene of a grand time when the Pride of Minnesota Lodge No. 6, Knights of Pythias, gave a birthday party and testimonial banquet in hon or of Mr. Fred G. Thomas, who has been a member of that organization for thirty years, and presented him with a loving cup. A splendid rep resentative body of over forty mem bers of the 'lodge were assembled abound the banquet table to listen to the testimonial addresses given. Pre vious to the banquet proper favorite games were enjoyed by the guests, who later gave audience to the speak ers of the evening. Mr. James Burk gave a bass solo, followed bj Mr. Thos. Stoval, Jr., with the sgxaphone. Speeches Given. Attorney Wm. R. Morris, deputy of Minnesota, was the first speaker to* eulogise the honorary guest. At torney Morris was followed by W. C. Jeffrey, chancelor commander, who also gave substantial evidence of the faithfulness of Mr. Thomas. Other speakers were Byron Holder, Attor ney Geo. G. De Vaughn, Ralph Wat son and Mr. Wm. Moden. The pre sentation of the loving cup was made by S. Quay Herndon. Wm. Clark very gracefully oooupied the chair as Mas ter of Ceremonies. Mr. Thomas in his usual calm man ner was deeply Impressed with the honor conferred upon him by his brother Pythians and in his accept ance remarks related the oocuring in cidents of hit thirty years as a mem ber of Pride of Minnesota Lodge. Mr. Thomas received the congratula tion* of the lodge and of the mem bers at the close of the banquet. DRAW THIRTY DAYS FOR LOITERING IN ARCADE joe Wilson and Victor, Daniels drew thirty days Wednesday morn ing In police oourt. They were arrested, last night after a chase by police officers who found them loitering in Che arcade of Hunch Bros.’ store. >4 ; When arrested s stolen automobile blanket was found la tbair possesion. R. NATHANIEL DETT place in the educational world." —Charles W. Morrison. Director. "As a player he was moat brilliant and expressive, and as a composer he won the praise and admiration of the entire musical community." Arthur E. Heacox, Prof, of Harmony and Counterpoint. , "As a pianist he is very brilliant, bis performances always creating en thusiasm. His finger technique is finished and his natural music ability is guided by the spirit of genius.” George C. Hastings, Professor of Pianoforte. HENRIETTA IS SCENE OF BOTTLE WEILDING GAME As an aftermath to the dinner dance at "The Henrietta” last Satur day night, McGowan, known as “Cherokee," was hit In the head by 'a pop bottle weilded by one Mr. Smith, the first not having the de sired effect two more were broken on bead. The combatants were then ejected by the proprietor. They met again Sunday in front of the Henrietta and hostilities were renewed, Cherokee again emerging second best. The gentlemen shook hands and agreed to call It a draw, until some future date. Students of tha science of Zymol ogy are practicing on everybody. f President Coolidge’s Tribute A proclamation issued January 30th, 1919, ky Calvin Coolid|e, then Governsr of Massachusetts FIVESCORE and ten years ago that Divine Providence, which infinite repetition has made only the more a miracle, sent into the world a new life, destined to save a nation. No star, no sign, foretold his coming. About his ‘cradle all waa poor and mean save only the source of all great men, the love of a wonderful woman. When she faded away in his tender years, front her deathbed in humble poverty she dowered her son with greatness. There can be no proper observance of a birthday which forgets the mother. Into his origin, as into his life, men long have looked and wondered. In wisdom great, but in humility greater, in justice strong, but in compassion stronger, he became a leader of men by being a follower of the truth. •He overcame evil with good. His presence filled the nation. He broke the might of oppression. He restored a race to itsi>irthright. His mortal frame has vanished, but his spirit increases with the the richest legacy of the greatest century. Men show by what they worship what they are. It is no accident that before the great., example of American manhood our people (iand with jeepect and reverence. And in accordance with this sentiment our laws have provided for a formal recognition of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln; for in him is revealed our ideal, the hope of our country fulfilled. - Now, therefore, by the authority of Massachusetts, the 12th day of February is set apart as LINCOLN DAY and its observance recommended as befits the beneficiaries of hie life and admirers of his character, in places of education and worship wherever our people meet onf with another. _ . . GIVEN at the Executive Chamber, in Boston, this 30th day of January, in the year of Our • Lord one thousand nine hnndred and nineteen, and of the independence of the United States of America the one hundred and forty-third. t ' , , CALVIN COOLIDQB KAPPA ALPHA PSI WERTERS THE NORTHWEST ——i Dr. J. Walton Crump Heads Phi Chapter Whieh Is Addition to National Body. It is conceded Uiat the Negro Col lege fraternity 14 rapidly playing a tremendous pert in the life of our group. The most recent advent Into the life of fraternities here is the or ganization of Phi Chapter of the Kap pa Alpha Psi fraternity. Officers of Phi chapter are: J. W. Crump, pres? ldent, physician and surgeon; W. V. Littlejohn, secretary, SL Paul College of Law; J. D. Thornton, treasurer, University of Minnesota. Members, exclusive of the officers, are: Ferdi nand Johnson, Kenneth Stewart, Uni versity of Minnesota, J. B. Woodfork, Wiltoeforce Illumni, and Rev. Carlye Stewart, Wilbeforce Illumni. Pleges are: Sam Ransom, Beloit College; Elmer Mprrls, druggist, Creighton University, and J. A. Harris, St. Paul College of Law. It is expected that Phi Chapter will announce new mem bers shortly. Notable Members. Some of the nationally renowned members of the Kappa Alpha Psi fra ternity are: W. Bails Stewart, sec retary of the Liberty Life Insurance Co., who is the. present Grand Pole march; Atty. 8. Joe Brown, Des Moines, Iowa; Earl Dickerson, Cor poration Council, Chicago; "Duke" Slater, former lowa All-Star tackle; W. Elder DiggSr-Bflu— tor at Vincen nes, Ind., and Robert S. Abbott of the Defender. Kappa Alpha Psi Is the second old est and largest Negro fraternity in America, ranking next to the Alpha Phi Alpha. It is now fifteen years old and growing more popular each year with the college men. In prac tically every accredited college in America where our group are repre sented the Kappa Alpha Pal has been organized. Phi Chapter it destined to play a big part in the college as well as citizen’s life of the Northwest. One of Pioneer Residents of City Buried Last Thur. Was Devoted Christian and Member of Pilgrim Church; Was Well Respected. Mr.. Milton Fogg, Br.* son of the late Henry and \Jane Fogg of Nash ville, Tenn., and beloved father of Margaret J. Ervin and Mallnda Fogg, entered into rest Thursday, January 24, at 9:23 P. M., surrounded by his faitWul and loving daughters and a devoted friend. Although he had been ill for the past five years, the entire community was shocked to hear of his death. Mr. Fogg was born in Nashville, Tenn., April 15, 1839, and at the time of his death he was 84 years of age and had resided in St. PauJ forty-one years. While quite a young mall he was united in marriagJ to Florence B. Phillips. Ten children blessed their union, of which two sur vive. During his residence in St. Paul he acquired a large circle of friends in both races and was highly respected. ' For a number of years Mr. Fogg was employed as coachman for the late J. J. Hill, afterward acting as foreman for the George W. Hall bar ber ahop. Receives Pension. In 1893 he entered the Pullman service and as a reward for his merit ous work of nineteen years he was honorably pensioned and was the Registration is Urged to Voters After making a surrey erf the vari ous possible candidates for mayor, it seems to be the concensus of opinion of our voters to favor the present mayor for re-election. This senti ment was met after we had made numerous inquiries as to how our group felt toward the present admin istration. Mayor Nelson stands head and shoulders above any probable op position. At the present time regis tration has not been considered very Important by any voters. We wish at this particular time to advise our voters to the effect that early regis tration is necessary. We cannot af* only porter in this district to reqeive such in 1912. Mr. Fogg was a sincere and devot ed Christian, having been baptized with his wife in Spruce St. Baptist church, Nashville, by Rev. N. G. Merry. He was a member of Pil grim Baptist church In this city. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from his late residence, 714 Universi ty avenue. The home was packed with hosts of friends and many were unable to gain admittance. Remains in Vault. The services were beautiful and very Impressive. Rev. L. W. Harris of Pilgrim Baptist church spoke in glowing tribute of the deceased. The choir sang favorite selections and a solo, "Steal Away to Jeaus," was ren dered by Mrs. Hattie Loomis Oliver. His remains were borne to Oakland cemetery, where they will r#pose in a vault The casket was completely covered with beautiful floral tributes. The death of this noble character is mourned by his two daughters and an only brother, Charles H. Fogg, of Seattle, besides hosts of friends. The family received telegrams and letters of condolence from all parts of the country from life long friends. Simpson and Wills had charge of the fnneral arrangements. Pallbearers were: Messrs. J. B. Johnson, H. A. Klrtley, W. A. Hfl yard, Chas. Shepard, Wlm. Hood, Robt. Pearmon. ford to be*oivlc slackers, so let every one that has not registered go down at their early convenience. The pub lic must register to vote, so do your pact as a citizen. Hudson Wins On First Charge Lloyd "Dick" Hudson, 3020 20th avenue south, well known football player, who was recently arrested and held on charge of highway robbery in connection with the robbery of three Twin Cities taxi cab drivers, was acquitted of one of the three charges in Judge Salmon’s division of the county court Monday. Hudson is still confined to Jail awaiting the action of the*prosecutor's office on the indictments. Ijucjson was ably defended by At torney Robert Cowling, 846 Security' Building, who, because of his inter est and belief in the innocence of Hudson, took the case on very short notice. Despite 'the mass of evidence that the state’s attorneys had gath ered, Mr. Cowling absolutely con-' vinced the Jury of) Hudson’s inno cence. After 3 hours’ deliberation the Jury reported a verdict of not guilty. Since Hudson has been clear ed of the strongest case against him, it is thought that the prosecutor’s office will dismiss the other charges. Sorority Girls In Annual Party A very unique tea party was given by Eta Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, Sunday afternoon, at the home of the president. Miss Kathryn Tandy, 693 Iglebart avenue. Thla occasion, which is an annual one, waa attended by thirty guests who enjoy ed the diversified entertainment of the sorority girls. Select readings, musical numbers and steer guitar Of ferings were the feature* of the aft ernoon, after which a dainty repast was served by the hostess, assisted by Miss Racheal Gboden. Eta chapter, although numbering less in membership than some of its sister sororities, has progressed wpn derfally since the organisation. The members are well adapted to the nec essary functions and are striving to do many things to build a greater sorority at the University of Minne sota. dne of the recent laurels to be won by Eta Chapter is in the form of the aoceptanoe for publication by the National Literary Bureau of “Ly dia alias Josephine,*' a abort story bf college life, written by Miss Frances R. Smith, lita Chapter plans many o trier things tor this ysar. v . ’V * 3 , . AHNIRSARY IS OHSERVED BY EOCAUOURNAL Friends of Publication Send in Greetings to Foremost Twin Cities Paper. This Issue of The Northwestern Bulletin-Appeal is our second anni versary number, representing the be ginning of our third year of useful- * ness in the Northwest. Needless to say, the 39 years of service given to the public by The Appeal before it became the property of The Bulletin, several weeks ago, the public was given an opportunity to secure a com bination of 29 years of experience 'mingled with the progressive charac teristic of a younger, journal. The Bulletin-Appeal has proven it self valianted at every test. Its founder, Walter H. Chesnut, now de ceased, might have no greater pleas ure in surveying the accomplishment of Yfls one cherished desire. . Mr. Howell, publisher, is primarily responsible for the splendidness of the publication owing to the fact that, he has financed the edition through Its most stormy periods. Mr. Howell has given to the Twin Cities some thing never possessed before—a live newspaper. Many more birthdays are our plans and we hope to make each succeed ing one a greater Bulletin-Appeal. Our Ideals. The Bulletin-Appeal was conceived and is maintained for the sole pur pose of uplifting the race. Its Ideals are those of progressiveness. Its hopes are for public purpose. It has always stood for justice and equality from within and without the race. The Bulletin-Appeal was one of the first race papers to speak out, in the recent fight against selfish leadership, by the papers all over the country. No newspaper adequately serves its purpose when It allows itself to be hushed with bribes or involved with any persons or organizations so as to prevent its functioning in a capacity that will aid in the uplift of the en tire race. The realisation of this fact baa prompted the Bulletin-Ap peal to dedicate its services to any proposition, lacking selfish aggran disement and Individual monopoly, that serves to benefit the race. This has been one of the reasons for the success of the Bulletin-Appeal. Oth er reasons are that it has always striven to be authentic in every arti cle published in its pages and if such article was not correct, ready to print the corrected article. The Bulletin- Appeal believes firmly in the worth of the race citlxenry and ever strives to help mitigate any propositiotf that has for its purpose the lessening of eltisenship. The editorial opinion of the Bulletin-Appeal has been quoted* more than any other medium ever in the Northwest. This fact proves con-, clusively that the outside world has valued the progressiveness of the Northwest’s journal and has reprint ed its opinion. Your Support Desired. The support of every loyal race family or citizen in the great North west is solicited. The realization that we cannot function in the desir ed capacity without this support prompts us to strive for a greater Journal than we have ever published. There should be a ten-page paper representing the race tn the Twin Cities. If public support Is ing such will result in the near fuw ture. How soon it will happen is de- . pendent on the value the public placet on s real newspaper. We wish to sincerely thank our many friends for their support sines we began in our attempt to serve the public iff an adequate manner. The ' difficulties at times have been many. > We hare earnestly striven to be of value to those we |erve. Being only human, we naturally have made mis* takes, but never hag our thoughts dwelled on doing'anything other than .. giving our best for public purpose and seeking at all -times to our oemmunlty. * 1 . (Continued on page 4) '