Atlanta world. (Atlanta, Ga.) 192?-1932, December 20, 1931, Sunday City Edition, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextMob B eats Up Sick Cripple at 5 Points; He Is Jailed ^^T^nernbek lyfyi fcutnern fr □ Hews >apet MM Syndicate, VOLUME 1. NUMBER I l~ U. S. BALKS MOVE TO HAi T DOWNER RE TRIAL Expect Sunday Benefit Shows to Attract Many FIRST 80R0R MEET IS PUBLIC Sigma Gamma R h o Boule Opens With Public Meeting SPEAKERS NAMED The interest of the entire comm unity centers in the announcement of the public meeting to be held at the First Congregation^ Church on Sunday night, December 27, at 8 o'clock which will open the three day National Boule of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. The fact that this first meeting is the only one open to the general public and the fact that interest in the approaching event is keen are prophetic of a large attendance al this initial session. Speakers on this program will be President John Hope. Forrester B Washington, director, Atlanta Kehool Social Work, Jesse O, Thomas, field secretary. National U'ban League Mrs. Fannie O’Ban •><»■ of Louisville. Kentucky, grand Basileus of the Sorority, Mrs. How ard Pitts, basileus of Gamma chap ter Atlanta and representatives from the following fraternities and • > nori lies! Alpha. Omegas. Kappas. Phi Betas. A ,K. A.'s Deltas and Zetas. A unique feature of this meet ing will be a scholarship award of $5O to a studenGat Booker Wash ington Hi>S School. This award will be made by the local chapter and the National organization will also announce its scholarship for the year. CRASH OF THIRTT FOOT FEW PROVES FUJIU. MONTGOMERY. Dec. 20 Des perately digging into the mass ot clay and dirt that covered Jolin Fingers, race worker, when a thirty foot ditch in which he was work ing Thursday collapsed, a crew of his fellow workers reached the man several hours later only to find him dead. Artificial respiration was admin istered to the man but to no avail by crews from Leak's and the Ala bama Power Compai,’ who were called as soon as the cave in took place and wh/ stood bv ready for action as soon as Fingers was reached. Mr Fingers with a number of others was digging a ditch for a pipe line at the flying field here. No others were seriously injured. His body was taken to the Love less Funeral Homo where funeral arrangements are being completed. HEART .ATTACK KILLS PHYSICIAN NEW YORK. Dec.. 18 (ANP) Doctor A N. McGill. s®. died sud denly Sunday night from an at tack of heart failure. Tli<* 'Weather CLOUDY with probable rain Sunday; moderate east winds; not much change in temperature. Highest taniferatur* 69; lowest temperature 45; mean tempera ture 57- C. F. von HERRMAN Meteorologist. Weather Bureau Christmas In, Out, In * F ' w ; , r-, : I ' Bernard Ades/ Baltimore at torney for the International Labor Defense who was beaten by a mob for defending 60 year old Yucl Lee (“Orphan Jones"), ordered not to act as his attorney, re-instated, then had Lee's trial postponed until the outbreak of mob violence in that section dies i down. CLOSED KENTUCKY BANK DEPOSITORS MISE OUESTIONS 100 Hit in Failure of Institution; Air Feelings ’ ouLville Kv. Dec. 18 (ANP- Depositur: of the Mutual Stand md Bank which closed here sev?- erl month:: ago met in a tna-'s meeting at Chestnut Street C. M E church Monday night to discuss ways of hastening the liquidation of the hank's assets and to learn more of the conditions which caused the institutions collapse. Nearly -100 people attended the meeting ami heard the charges made that "officers had been lax in their conduct of the bank, and that loans had been made to cer tain individuals merely on their personal notes witlibut adequate security.” B. J. Davis a member of the committee which /issued the call to depositors declared. "Ts you go over to the court house and read the records in this bank situation it will give you the sto mach-ache. In one case a borrower secured a loan of $7 500 on a little cottage barely worth $2 000" G P. Young another member of 'Continued on Page 2) Only 4 More shopping days before ( hrisYmas. Have you done all your buying? Have you made out your complete Christmas list? Tuesday’s Atlanta World, which will take the place of our regular Wednesday edition, will contain valuable information for the k? t minute shopper who doesn’t know what or where to buy those all-important gifts. So don’t miss it. The Atlanta World ATLIMOgWOFrLD CRIPPLE IS FREED AT HEARING Man Thought Insane; Trouble Starts as He Solicits Alms ARGUED WITH COP BY GENE WHITE Almost in the shadow of the highly erected flag pole at Five Points from which waves a banner representing “the land of the free an old cripple and apparently d< mer.ted Negro was mobbed and beaten Friday evening When thou sands of working people crowded the streets in an effort to get home after a days work near 6:15 o'clock According to another Negro man known only as "Ray." the aged man on crutches, Homer Lee. ask ed him for a dune in order to pur chase something to eat. T h e cripple related the usual sob story typical of most beggars, and told "Ray" that he was almost* broken to pieces. The beggar exhibited a leg in a plaster cast as proof. A patrolman shouted to the beggar to move on. "Ray" stated that I.ee muttered something back to Ihe officer. The angered officer walk- ed over to the beggar and threat ened to strike him. and the old man kept telling him that he dared I not touch him. Curses Cop An oral battle followed between the two and the cripple became s. irritated he began cursing the cop The policeman struck him. A crowd by this time had gathered The beggar became violent Screaming and shouting profane oath; he cursed them all ami told them they could not injure him any more than he already was; be sides he would be better off in tin h isoital. The mob then followed him as he hobbled away and sat on an automobile at the corner of Peachtree and Williams Streets The officer had taken his crutch and had walked around in an ef fort to follow him. About this time the bystanders began mobbing the man. beatin • him over the head and body. He was thrown to the ground and stomped upon by the angry mob. Not for one moment did he cease cursing. The sight was pitiful, “Ray said. and then the beggar be gan called on God and urged that immediate punishment be meted out to them. All sorts of peculiar reouests were made by him, "Ray" said. White Disgusted Finally "Ray" said that he and white man who had grown dis gusted at the whole affair inter ivened and suggested that the man ! might be slightly unbalanced I mentally. The mob then ceased 'beating the beggar. His face was , badly bruised as were other parts (Continued on Page 2) The A’tlanta World’s special Christmas edition, which will feature advertisements from the leading stores of Atlanta offer ing a wide choice of possible gifts for family and friends, will np pear next Tuesday, December 22, and will take the place of the regular Wednesday paper for that week. "Entered aw second-class matter at the post office at Atlanta, Ga. under the act of March 8, 1879" ATLANTA, LA„ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1931 Spelman, Moreh’se Will Hold Carol Concert Tonight j Tonight at eight o'clock the Spel man-Morehouse chorus will give: their Christmas Carol concert in Br.ti-is chapel. Spelman Rumpus I'he Chri. Ima, con/:t. which is. regarded as om of the outstanding events of Ulf college year, is given bv a chorus of over fifty trained N< gi o voices under the direction of Professor Kemper Harreld, and includes selections by the More house Glee Club and Quartette । men's voices), the Spelman Glee Club and Quartette (women’s) voices), and the mixed chorus. The program this year includes two chorales. "Bt< ik Forth, O Beatuteous Night.” Back, and "The Prince of Peacr ' 14th century chor ale melody; carol from tin* Bhoem ian. French, English. Russian, and Slovak, and a I’n-.iii of Negro spir ituals. Among tin' old favorites are "Brim', a Torch, .h .innc'te Isabella, old Provencal written by Saboly and set to a melody Moliere used; "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," traditional melody of the old Eng lish. and the spirituals. "Go Tell It on the Mountain." and "There are Angels Hovering Round.” While Christmas spirituals are arre, two new ones have bet * added to the list. - one from St. Helena's Island, SC. and one sung by Negro fish ermen. called "De New Born Baby." Numbers by the Morehouse Quar tette will include "Behold That Star," and "Rise Up Shepherd ana Follow.” for which each year there are so many requests. The public is cordially invited to attend the concert, which will be gin promptly at eight o'clock There | is no admission fee. 808 CRIPPLE AND ■in WIFE One of the most pathetic reports came to police following a light robbery at 830 Thursday morning when three bandits entered the hardware store at 20 Jackson street operated by Bob Goodman, an in valid who wheels himself about in an invalid chair. He was robbed of $2 and an Elgin 17 jewel watch Not satisfied with this act, when the wife iif Gioodman. Augusta, entered the rear of the store they commanded her not to enter and fired two shots in the direction from which she came. Goodman was forced to sit quietly and witness the entire affair. Both of Goodman’s feet are cut off. He described the robbers to police as being one about five leet eight inches in height and a dark ginger cake complexion: the second about two inches shorter and heavy set wearing a well worn overcoat; the third: four inches taller than the second and stout also wearing an overcoat All three of the men carried shinning pistols. Jazzin* The News FRANK MARSHALL DAVIS 11. S. balks new Downer move; ‘twas brought by head of pen Crippled man fares ill flowntown; was mobbed by gang of men; Picture shows today; expect poor kids to aid Doctor Butler’s: rites are short to rest a leader's laid. College prexy sees new South; seeks peace 'tween black and n hite Leaders view delinquent youth; on crime throw much light Gamma ;Rho awaits big meet/ the first is public affair 'WohhV 01s furnish helpful hints from foot to ready-to-wear! DR. BUTLER RITES ARE SIMPLE Burial Services Are as Noted Leader Wished Them 700 AT FUNERAL Brevity, together with simplicity, marked the funeral of Dr Henry R. Butler, Sr., local physician, ira ternal leader, and humanitarian, at Big Bethel church Saturday after noon shortly after 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Dr. B. G. Dawson, presid ing. Thousands of friends both locally and nationally were shocked to hear of the death Thursday even ing of the man whom they knew as a benefactor to his race and whose work stood out as a beacon before mankind. It was announced by the Rev. Dr. Dawson that the son of the I noted physician Henry R. Butler. [ Jr., also a pro Jjnent doctor had told him on the night of the death that he would try to carry out his father's wishes through the tuner al 'services, that of brevity. He said his father always believed in less talk and more action, work while one was living, then there. would be no cause to laud the works as they would speak for themselves. Services 45 Minutes The entire services were only forty-five minutes long The pro gram was opened by a hymn. “How firm a foundation," by the Rev. Dr. Dawson, followed by a prayer led by Dr. E. R. Carter. A scrip ture lesson was read by President S. H. Archer, of Morehouse college and representative of the Omega fraternity. A second scripture was read by Dr. S. M. Nabrit, the sun reme lodge representative of the Masons. The second hymn. “Bless ed Be The Tide,” was led by Dr. L. H. Townsley, grind chaplain. A brief account entitled "Almost half a century of Friendship was >read by Dr T/homas H. Slater. The reading of telegrams and specials by Mrs. A. D. Hamilton and a Masonic ceremony closed the services. Approximately 700 people wit nessed the rites, the procession, more than two blocks long, from Fort along Auburn to Butler block ed traffic for almost half hour. (Continued on Page 2) HOME IS BOBBED NINTH TIME Burglary of the home of Willie Reisman, 585 Parkway drive, Fri day night was chalked up as the ninth robbery of the home jp 12 days. Mr. Penley, the secretary to police chief Beavers, informed the parties that Captain Holcombe of the night shift had been instructed to post men on guard at the resi dence and assured them of protec tion in the future. The last previous report on the records was filed Friday morning following a night entry into the home on Thursday night of a tall yellow man burglar Tvho crawled through the rear window of the house. He was fits; 1 upon three times by H. A Hendrick. 453 For malt street, who lyas hidden in the closet and was employed by Reis man to serve as guard Hendricks was positive that he had wounded the burglar. He described the thief as yellow comple’xioned wear ing a dark suit and a stocking cap Issue Fine Valdostan as ; One Who Started Forest Fires VALDOSTA. Ga. Dec l‘J Charg ed with starting forest fires. Will; White was found guilt, in Echols court and given an optional punish ment of a $2OO fine or a twelve month sentence on the chaingang. White's arrest officials think, has solved the mystery of many of the forest fires which during the last few weeks have swept over the timberlands of south Georgia When haled before Judge B h Prine's court. White entered a plea ot. guilty, after which the punishment was fixed. Echols' county recently offered’ a reward of $lOO for the arrest, and, conviction of persons starting Ici est fires and since then the gover nor has offered standing rewards! for the same offense. SIC K PKTRBLNIIIN ’ JAILS BURGLAR [ Being sick means nothing to Patrolman J. S. Melton. 43 While ford Avenue, S. E., who made an arrest Friday. The patrolman was in his room reclining and saw a bandit go to the rear of the house next door occupied by Claude Jones, 38 Whiteford Avenue. S. E The officer said that he knew that r.o one was at home and waited a while for the man to return but found that after considerable waiting he failed to appear. He left his home, went around the rear of the house and went in where he found the burglar stand ing with a pile of clothes heaped up in the middle of the floor The bandit was preparing to leave. The patrolman arrested film and Call Officers Lasiter and Goode ans wered the call and brought the police station. He gave his name as O. N. Williams of Lithonia Ga. Police Arrest One in Murder Puzzle One man has been arrested in the case of tne mysterious death of the unknown man who was found unconscious at 9 Connally place; Thursday morning and he is James Coleman. 9 Connally street. Cole man said that he would have called the officers sooner than he did but he could not borrow a nickle. Fin-, ally he obtained one next door | from Fletcher Walker. Officers pat- ’ trick and B. O. Carroll made the) arrest and said that the man was I lying unconscious on a porch wet from the rain during the night I before. He was covered with coats and died enroute to the hospital. • Dr. Barton pronounced the man' dead. Perfect Bird Dog Discovered ANOTHER TALE FROM MISSISSIPPI GOOLA GOOI.A, Miss.. Dec 20—Fred Black, who lives near the vicimty of Chitlin Switch, claims to have the best bird dog in the world Taken out hunting this dog. a pointer, always locates the prey and never yet has he failed. Mr Black says that one day he was out strolling with his dog when the animal stopped st'll suddenly and became immovable. The owner looked, hut saw no fowls nearby Mr. k did say however, that the animal appeared a trifle uncertain alter standing perfectly still and started to move only to become motionless again. Mr Black noticed h : s dog pointed directly at a farmer busy working in a nearby field. Suddenly a great light dawned on him. He went over and asked the farmer his name “Byrd.” cam,, the reply. “How do you spell it ' Mr. Black asked. “B-y-r-d.” answered the famer Then a great light dawned on Mr. Black. The dog hesitated be cause he hadn’t, been eerta : n of the spelling. If you are still undecided at 'that time just what to give for Christmas or plan to do your shopping Wednesday and Thurs day of next week, then you will want to see next Tuesday’s edi tion of The Atlanta World which will take the place of our regu lar Wednesday’s issue. Be sure and get it. 10 CONFLICT m MTS SERVICES Needy Kiddies Will (Jet Proceeds from Local Theatres PICTURES GOOD No empty stockings will hang l\>r West Side kiddies if present : ; completed plans as laid out by the H unemployment committee of ( the Neighborhood Union are carried ': out Sunday at both the Royal and Lincoln theatres. The Royal as is the Lincoln is ; offering a continuous program of i features which will begin at 2 p.m. and tlose at 7 A revival of Lawrence Tibbett's greatest production, "The South- Lerner” will greet the Sunday patrons of the Royal while "Just i Imagine” a fantasy dealing with ' life in 1980 and starring El Bren ■ del. the Swedish comedian is to be |shown at the Lincoln. As many who have previously . iseen the film can recall, "The Southerner." deals with the highly romantic story of wandering scion .of a wealthy southern family, who returns to find that he is no longer welcome in his own home, es pecially by his brother. With him he brings two pals, members of I the hobo profession, who during the absence of the family at church .take complete possession of the homestead. The black sheep during the course ,of time finds himself falling deep ly in love with his brother's wife land sensing his plight attempts to [run away, only to return when he finds that the woman he loves is despised and hated by his brother. A tight between the two is nar- | I rowly averted. The brother nue' [his death and the picture ends happily with Tibbett, who por trays the scion, again restored to respectability on the old planta tion. One of the thrilling scenes of the picture is when Tibbeit goes down to the Negroes Cabins on the edge [of the plantation and joins m their I merry-making. During the course lof the fun a child is born to one of the women, which serves as the cause for much merriment It i: interesting to note how perfectly the voice of Tibbett. who is a [Metropolitan Opera singer, blends with those of the Los Angeles Jub jilee choir, which portrays the (Continued on Page 2) SUNDAY CITY I EDITION! U. S. GOURI SUSTAINS OPINION State Pen i tentiary Head Behind Action Against Downer NOT TO REVERSE NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 19.—At tempt of B H. Dunaway, superin tendent of the Georgia State peni . tentiary, to secure a rehearing in the case of John Downer, sentenc i-ed to be electrocuted on an attack charge and then granted a habeas i corpus by the United States Court of Appeals, was frustrated by that ; court Friday. | The United States circuit court I of Appeals, sitting in New Orleans upheld its previous decision order ing the federal court for middle Georgia to hear a habeas corpus application by Downer on its mer its Dunaway in asking for a rehear ing. declared that lie had found additional evidences in the case. The judge of the Georgia district court had refused to hear the ha beas corpus case oh the ground Ot lack of jurisdiction and the cir cuit court had reversed his deci sion and ordered the hearing i»- Georgia. Downer was convicted after a hurried fifteen-minute trial last April and was sentenced to death. Attorney A. T. Walden of Atlanta, representing the defendant in seek ing habeas corpus writs, contended that his client was given a preju dicial trial while the courthouse [ was surrounded by national guard ; troops because of threats of vio- I lence. Clark University Gives Musicale Program Today The combined chorus of Clark university and Gammon Theologi cal seminary will apn* '‘r m concert Sunday afternoon, "t four o'clock in Crogman chapel. Clark university, under the direction of Frederick Hall * , This will be the fifth p'esenta tion of Excerpts f. on Handells Messiah and in addition to this renr dition there will bo given also a pageant depicting - lies surround ing the nativity. This aooition to the usual form of p-i" ram is bringing interest to the general popular program which the public has’ atteneded in large numbers each year. The exercises will begin prompt ly at four o’clock and the public is invited to attend There is no admision charge. MOTORCYCLE < ATCHES FIRE When Janies MeThirs'y, 177 1-2 Kennedy street, stopped at 70 Hun ter street Friday to refuel his mo torcycle. the mach I • caught fire. The motorcycle, v\ -h was the property of W. C. Hennegan of the parcel delivery company, was badly damaged and five gallons of gaso line were destroyed. “DEACON JONES’’ By I. P. Reyn Mds Just before the Pastor went into the routine of the business of the yearly conference he raised the hymn. GIRD YOUR ARMOR ON. Brother Bell remarked before this meeting adjourns D — if they ain’t going to NEED IT. Tuesday PRICti 5 CENTS