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Mlchilt.n Ave. ^„———————————— FIRST YEAR-NO. 1 _ _- —-■ GIANTS TO OPEN BASEBALL SEASON WITH CUBANS HERE Sixteen Pages Of Live NEWS In First Issue Modern Plant and Equipment | Installed For Two Editions Weekly New Features, Facts, Fiction Out Tuesday and | Friday each Week With this first issue of The Metropolitan News, a new page B' ' e journalistic history of ago has been written and ong-felt want for a nev/spa :o present local happenings 5 weekly, has become a re nmv !* The Metrjpcm fan News makes its bow to thp public amid a flood it congratulatory messages and well wishes from a host of public [;"■ officials, state and nation, from business and professinal men, thi clergy and from interested house jf Wives who control the family pursi p;- strings, and who extend welcome to this Bi-Weekly pioneer in the : local field of journalism. Modern Publishing Plant The Metropolitan News i n printed on the new Duplex press weighing 20,000 lbs., the only one of its kind in Chicago, and which takes the paper from the roll— prints, cuts and fo’ds it—and de livers the finished product readj for the newsstand. This Duplex is absolutely the last word ir printing equipment and is a mar vel of precision with its many spe cial features for the production of a really modern, up-to-the-min ute newspaper. Installation of this great press, supplemented by a battery of mod , ern, high-speed linotype machines, a complete line of legible, display type and the score or more of oth er mechanical devices, will enable The Metropolitan News to ex pand and grow to serve well the 240,000 Negro citizens of the the Greater Chicago Aarea. Hon. Nathan K. McGill, mem ber of the Chicago Public Library lioard and former assistant attor ney general of Illinois, is presi dent of The Metropolitan New^ I uDiismng Co., and he has sur rounded himself by a staff of as sistants, all of whom are special ists in their particular line. Ev eryone connected with the pro duction and distribution of this paper are members of the Race and as the News expands, there will be more avenues opened to our workers. Photos of the editorial, business ar.d mechanical depart Iments appear in this issue, show ing the magnitude of the News' publishing plant. The Metropolitan News will j have complete coverage of all j, news, both local and national and in addition to the general news columns will contain the latest happenings of the stage and screen the sports world and the j realm of society; there will also be stories of interest by feature j writers, cartoons, comics and oth er special features. Officials of the various depart- | ments of The Metropolitan News will be Eneil F. Simpson business i manager: Henry Brown manag-' || t" itrr - • -t'-tic Co.;« -j. i (r i nued on Civic Clubs Aid In Food Distribution Emergency Money Put In Force As Unfortunate Fami les Look To Authorities For Aid. 500 Baskets Given Away Governor Promises Sales Tax To Speed Relief. South Side Chicago is com batting the emergency, which irose a few days ago when the edict was issued that caused the closing of the Relief stations throughout Illnois, in a com mendable manner. Tuesday morning 500 baskets of food were issued to the poor through the Cheerful Givers Or ganization, 5043 Indiana avenue. Earl Kennedy, president of the charitable organization, told The Mktopolitan News that they | would do their utmost to continue i their distribution of foodstuff's to ! as many unfortunate families as ! possible during this immediate cri sis. The Cheerful Givers were be sieged Tuesday by a huge throng of people and baskets were issued , in much the same manner as food was dispensed during the Xmas season. Baskets were also loaded i into automobiles, donated by com munity business men, and carried to those who were reported ill and unable to appear in pers n to re ceive food. (Continued on Page 2) 20th Century Women Hold Baby Contest Sunday afternoon, at the Twen tieth Century Women’s Club, a 75 memers and friends of Beta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha so rority, drank to the health of nine teen babies in a baby contest spon sored by the local chapter for the benefit of their scholarship fund. A short program preceded the awarding of the prizes. Little Miss Jane Prescott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Prescott, was awarded the first prize. She re ceived 571 votes. Little Miss Eve lyn Lawlah, the daughter of Or. and Mrs. John Lawiah, received second prize for turning in 457 ( .\*£l ."| Foreword In presenting the Metropolitan News to the readers of the Greater Chicago area, the publishers, motivated primarily by a full conception of their duty to the community at large, shall direct their energies and efforts in the performance of a real public service—civic, economic, political and religious—that type of service which shall aim to stimulate and encourage pride ! of community, Race and country and confidence in our com munity institutions—the inevitable result being a BIGGER, BET TER AND BUSIER COMMUNITY LIFE IN THE CTY. The Metropolitan News, a Bi-weekly (synonymous with semi-weekly), enters the journalistic field in answer to the pop ular demand for a paper published with greater frequency than has been the custom in the past and for less money, five cent-,. and in so doing will present impartially, events as and when they actually happen and not as WE WOULD HAVE THEM HAP PEN. This paper shall not indulge in any malice or hatred against any person, race, business or religion. Everybody is our friend and brother. We shall find and treat the good men and in the community, cit , state and nation instead of parading their faults and shortcomings alone. Thus we will drive out the evil with the good. We shall not attempt to impede the progress of any race or person by false and malicious accusations or attacks on their character. We are for every one—and against no one. Our mission is to spread happiness and contentment—to replace the frown with a smile. We wish not to lead but to accompany to be not for good only—but a part of the good. We wish to be a nart of the commun:tv in its representation of love, peace j on inued on Page 2 I A Great Newspaper w,lh thb first > -m-, the i r Metropolitan News- “A Bi-Week Modem Plant - - ^ News-—When and As It Hap pens,”—makes its bow to the pub lic and in so doing makes journalistic history in the Greater Chicago area. Views of the modern, completely equipped plant and offices are shown here. To the left, seated at hi de k. i Albert G. Barnett, Cit> editor; below is shown the linotype machines, operated by William G. McCrary (right), and George C. Anderson; th< Goss Duplex press is shown being oiled for the initial run by Pressman Klijah Robinson (in front of the paper roll), and his assistant Forrest Bell; below the press is a view of one of the editorial offices, show ing left to right, Hugh S. Gardner, new- reporter; Karl J. Morris, thatrical editor; Dan Burley, (standing), sports editor, and Hen’ ry Brown, managing editor. oth. r Pictures on Page 2 Metropolitan New# Photo Dr. L 1. Williams Suffers Heart Attack Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams, 70 vear old dean of Chicago’s physi cians, and senior member of Great er Provident hospital medical staff was stricken early Monday morn ing by a severe heart attack at his home, 451" Forestville avenue. Hi was immediately rushed to Provi dent hospital, where every possibli medical assistance was given him by his personal physician, Dr. Carl Roberts and a staff of medical ex perts. The latest eulletin regarding lis condition reveals that he ii resting much asier and is appar mtly out of dang r. The aged physician is interna tioally kown as a specialist in sur gery. He has for many years been adjudged one oi the city’s fore most citizens because of the great contribution he has made through his knowledge and ability as a sur geon. He has also gained no small amount of prominence as a col umnist. For nearly a quarter of a century, heads of families, m I he community in which he resides, have reared families and were able to guard the health of their loved ones by the advice submitted to them by him each week. Wife Died i.v July Coincident with his recent ill • »*••"••• ' ••••<••. Pi- I (Con.inued on Page 2. Argue Over Fare; Tvoo Are Shot i gumnnt over the amount of a taxicab fare, resulted in the shooting ami wounding of two men, one perhaps fatally, late Monday night, on East 44th street and Wabash Ave. Police are seek ing a man known as “Red” as the culprit. 1 hi: Metropolitan News learn ed that Clifford Sullivan, 27 years old, 3518 Giles avenue, driver of the cab, had picked up the fellow m the boulevard, along with George Hill, 28 years old, 4243 Soulh Parkway, and was bring ing them to a number or. 44th street, near Prairie. Asking for his fare, which he set at an unnamed sum, Sullivan precipitated a violent argument with the man, “Red,” taking a prominent part. A threat to tight 'on .inued on Page 2) Find Woman Cops Told In Slaying Police of the Stanton Avenue station are seeking a girl, whom they have learned is the sweet | heart of the only one to escape | of the trio of bandits who shot rnd killed John Breen, white watchman, last Monday during the robbery of a florist shop at 3539 Michigan avenue. Police refused to reveal the iden- ! tity of the fugitive and also that ! of the girl. Officers explained Mon day afternoon that they arc posi tive that the girl is nota member of tt*e l and Hampton James, chn fessed their part in the crime, but J laid the killing of the watchfnan to | the escaped bandit. For obvious i reasons the police are withhold- ! ing the name of the fugitive. A Coroner’s jury held the two [ captured men to the grand jury 1 and recommended the apprehen- 1 sion of the third man and all to stand trial on a charge of first de- j grec murder. Find, the Woman The Cherehez La Femme angle was injected into the case after a rigid grilling of the two men. Both bandits stated that the escaped man was madly in love with a pretty girl and that he was al ways giving her presents. They told police that their partner in crime had the girl under the im pression that he was a foreman for Armour Packing company and was in a position to lavish gifts upon her. Police are of the opinion that the bandit will attempt to com municate with the girl and that thev are near a solution in the case. Sergeant Charles King, Cy ril Rapier ami John Wright have been assigned to clear the case and seize the mising bandit. Breen was a brother to Lieut. Breen of the Chicago police de partment. It was a green hat that gave the police the first clew to the mys tery. The hat had been dropped by one of the bandits, later learn ing that it belonged to James. Po lice were also on the lookout for the report of some doctor with in formation that a man had been shot. That same Monday evening such a report came and upon in vestigation broke down the alibi of James, and he confessed. BEATEN Willis Thornton, 28, was severe ly beaten in front of his home at 5917 State stret,' early Sunday morning when he frustrated a holdup by an unknown man who tied after the melee. Thornton was taken to the County hospital. Taken to Hospital Hattie Bellfteld, 5724 Prairie avenue, was taken to Provident hospital early Sunday morning, where it was learned that she was suffering from several lacerations about the body. Police learned that she had been slashed during -- ..* -vv, r> -.... will;..—-, ody later. New Faces Seen With Line-Up New York Cubans Plan To Cap Opener A» Locals Gird For Battle. Larry Brown To Boss Team Giants Also Have New Faces In Line-up; Both Teams Show LxcelllL i Form celebrate their entr^Tfitb th Negro National league here Sat urday when they play the open ing game of the season with the American Giants at Cole's 39th street plant. Uuder the Supervision of the iate Nat Strong, for a number of years, the team has been recog nized as one of the strongest clubs in the country as many of the old Cuban Stars are with the New York aggregation. In the lineup will be found such stars as Rod errique, Baro and Lefty Tiant. The Cubans have some of the best players of the current sea son. Brown New Manager The American Giants have sev eral new faces to offer the fans, headed by Larry Brown, manager, and one of the best catchers in the league. With Marshall, the “Old Reliable,” at second; Rad clifl'e at third; Wells at short, the Giants expectto play the season through without many upsets. The pitching staff is being W'ell protected with Trent, Foster, Brown, Corenlius and Thomas. The present league is composed of the New York Cubans, Brook lyn Royals, Pittsburgh Craw fords, Newark, Detroit, Philadel phia, the Homestead Greys and the American Giants. Man Is Killed By Hit and Run Driver Richard Baker, 35, was struck down and fatally injured early Monday morning by a hit and run driver in Chicago Heights. Po lice Officer Ben Weir, who hap pened to be in the vicinity rushed the auto victim to the St. James hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon his arrival by Or. A! fred D. Biggs, 10504 Irvin avenue. Baker had been visiting Nolan Collier of 1614 Portland avenue, Chicago Heights, and was on his way home when he was run down in the streets at 16th and Port land avenue. The left side of the skull of the hapless victim was crushed. The accident occured about 1 a. m., Monday. The body was re moved to Spindler and Krillon Fu neral Parlors, 12 Illinois street, Chicago Heights. Baker lived at 1414 Lowe avenue. Witnesses were TcVin Pnr^, Uai