Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 August 1928 — Page 2

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The Indianapolis Recorder, Saturday, Aug. 18,1928

U.N.I.A.

N OUNCES A PROGRAM

rrfe. Envy, Malice, Prejudice And I Greatest Enemy of the Negro Raoe—Disorganisation, To Be Abolished; Negroes of Indianapolis to Organize as Never Before for the Economic, Industrial. Commercial, Religious and Civil Betterment of

the People of Indianapolis.

By DR. W. It. B. MINYARD

)W CITIZENS OF lPOLIS. GREETING#:

highly uplifted to note the )f the colored people of our

they are determined to come | y

r once more. for a better* l understanding and to formt plans for the betterment of oul ,

and the citizens of Indianapo^ ' Great

A Plan Long Needed

assure yo», that the new spirit irganlzation and unity among the >le is one long needed in this city It is only by such spirit that we, 68 tnen, can prove our ability to survive and exist along by the side of others, as rational, intelligent human

beings.

Age Very Serious You will please observe as the great writers have said. This is a Serious Age in which wc live. There *ies slumbering in secret places to day, th« 20 Century issues the outof which most of us do not evream. And the question for each every one of us is "What part shall we play In it?" When there comes a time to decide for the side ! truth, or false-hood. or some great luse, in this great battle or right>usness within, righteousness in government, righteousness everywhere, the citizens of Indianapolis are called upon to play their part, and we must do it well. Not as minors, pinched in a corner, not cowards fleeing before a revolution, but guides, redeemers and benefactors, phis aspirants to be noble clay, under the Almighty Effort, let us advance on chaos and the dark. Union meeting to be held at Liberty hall, 438 and 440 Indiana Ave. The meeting is to formulate plans the economic and religious betit of our people will be held at rty hall, 438-440 Indiana Ave., at jh time Dr. S. R. Wheat ChiHon. H. Harrison of CWcago; E. B. Knox, of N. Y. City; Sir Ware of Cincinnati. O.. and Dr. De Honiesto of this city, R*n-. Dr. W. Register, D. D.; L. L P . proElder of the A M. E. Z. , of this city; Rev. Dr. W. M. filson of this city, and many other iminent cititfens of Indianapolis, appear on program, leeting To Be Held Under

Auspices of the U. N. I. A. The meeting ns mentioned regarding the citizens of Indianapolis, will be held under the auspices of the Universal Negro Improvement Asso-

ciation.

U. N. I. A. An Educational

Institution.

ll is to be observed by all citizens

of Indianapolis, that the I'niversal

Negro improvement Association is a

social, friendly, lutmauilarinn, charitable, educational, institutional, constructive and expansive society and Is founded by persons desiring to the

utmost to work for the general uplift of the Negro people of the world,

and the member pledge themselves to do all In thep- power to conserve the rights of their noble race and to

respect the rights of nil mankind,

believing always in the I p-otherhood of Man and the Fatherhood of God. The motto of the organization is, One God! One Aim! One Destiny! There-

fore, let justice hr' done t<> nil mankind, realizing that if ltie strong oppresses the weak, confusion and dis-

content will ever innrk the path of man, but with love, taith and charity towards all, fhe reign of peace, and,

will be heralded into the

world, and the generations of men

shall be called blessed. Benefit To Be Derived

I feel sure that the citizens of Inj dianapolis, both black and white, will reap great benefit from the meeting, as many problem:; will he discussed. As regarding the peace, happiness and prosperity of the people of In-

dianapolis.

Meeting To Continue Ten Nights, August 10th To 20th The meeting will open at Liberty hall, 438 Indiana Ave., on Friday evening. August HUli at X:0<» and will continue until the 20th. Opening at 8:00 catch night beginning the 10th daylight saving time. Professional Men And Women Of Colored Race Welcome All doctors, ministers, lawyers and alt other professional men and women of our race who were not personally invited, are hereby invited through this paper, to attend the meetings each night and use such words of encouragement as will ho helpful to the economic, industrial, civil and religious unity of the people of Indianapolis. Admission to all meetings is free. Dr. Milton W. L. R. Minyard, president: Miss Mosel! Browner, executive secretary. oOo Negro, Moron, Slays Woman, Student

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How To Enter—WhM To Do

The first thing to do is to Coupon appearing/holow; til and address and mail.

I-cimpaign department o! ihi: newspaper at

Once. This ctottpon entitles y sV»n whom yon might wish

r>,O00 FRICK voles. These votes are given

as a starter—to speed you to win. Only one such Entry accepted tor each entrant. The next step i.s to call oi campaign department for

clip the Entry in your name deliver, to the

on, or the perfo enter, with

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outfit. Thus equipped, you hive hut to see your friends and acquaintances i * ’

them to pay up their subset iptfor you. That’s all there Is to it! Ho^

us say, you will never gel anywhere unless you make the start—the earlier tt^e better. Once started, let no one discourage you. Anything worth having is worth striving for and you may be taking your vacation.

How Votes Are Secured

It takes votes to win, and the^ are se-

cured in the following ways: First, by clipping the Free Vote Coupons appearing in each issne of this newspaper. There is no limit to the number of these coupons you may secure. OeL your friends to saving them for you. They all count. Begin gathering them NOW while they are good for 100 votes each. After next week these coupons will be reduced to 50 votes; the following week to 10 votes, and after that they will be discontinued entirely. The only restriction placed on voting these coupons is that they must be cast before the expiration date appearing thereon. — The other, and much faster way to accumulate votes in this campaign, is by securing new and renewal subscriptions t o this tiewspaper (the right is reserved to include advertising). On each order secured a certain number of votes are issued, the number varying according to the amount paid and during which "period” same are received at the campaign department. See schedule of votes.

Rules and Regulations

A group of boys who are being trained at Fort Benjamin Harrnjon in the Citizens’ Military Training Camp, one of the first for Negro youths in America. This camp was sponsored by The Indianapolis Recorder, and secured through the air and cooperation of U. S. Senators Watson and Robinson and Congressman Updike. Next year it is hoped to enroll around five hundred boys in this camp from the states of Indiana, Ohio, West Vir ginia and Kentucky.

It was. "It had been taken to the jewelry store of Earl II Koch to he reinitialed." Mertz stated. The watch bore the initials, "J. M. C.” representing the name Jennie Meta Constance, and the order was to have new initials, "L. T. B.” in their stead. Detectives were sent immediate-

ly to the Koch jewelry store, and they waited all afternoon for the watch to tie called for. Their patience was rewarded shortly after t> o'clock. A boy who had left it had said he wouid call for the watch at that

time.

Boy's Story "I bought it from one of our Negro shoeshiners in our shop." the boy said, giving his name as Le bert Bastian. when aoeosted by police.

none of this. He professes friend ship for Harris, when he doesn’t mean it, according to his actions. oOo . -—-———— Chicago Is Ready For Elks 9 Meet (Continued From Page One)

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The committee ha arranged for* a Matdi (Ira and Carnival through 1 i out the entire week to insure I he] visitors and friends who not tide-

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The detectives went found Shanks at work.

‘You got the right man.” he said, “but I didn't do anything to

her but kill her.”

He said he had wandered about on the night of the murder seeking someone whom he. might rob. When he reached the darkened street, on which Miss Constance i lived, he saw a woman coming |

eastward.

‘I got behind the hedge aiuU.1 hit. her.” he said, “then I dragged ! h(^r into the yard and took her!

purse and watch and then I ran to 1 proved. A naiion wide appeal for the shoe-shining parlor. 1 him to consent to a reelection wa ‘Wednesday night I showed the evident. Secretary Hoover, famil watch to Leber! and told him 1 jar with his policies and able to found it on the South Side. I asked perpetuate them, will he his sin

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him how much he'd give me for it

and he gave me $1.17."

He was immediately whisked I away and held in hiding to prevent any attempt to take him*from

the authorities.

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W alker Com pang Convention Plans

Bertram Watson Back To Prison

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ago on a gaining rliarge when the poolroom he operated was raided ! Recently he was arrested again. I Jesse ; charged with gaming when police j

tones raided his poolroom.

Recentlv if was announced Gov. j Jackson had revoked his parole. Several local citizens interceded with the Governor in Watson’s behalf including William H. (Rig Jack) Jacksoi*. According to reports the Governor is said to have denied that he had revoked the parole, declaring the matter was up to the hoard of trustees of the prison. The Governor’s secretary.

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7. Votes are not transferable,

dates cannot withdraw in fa\ candidate. Should a candir from the race, his or her votj< celled. Neither will it he

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ing tl»n revocation was given verbally to penal authorities some

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Under the aggressive leadership of George W. Harris, recently appointed chairman of the speakers bureau of the east for the Hoover campaign and editor of tlm New York News, a definite movement took shape when the Republicans of Harlem gathered in a convention all their own to declare their intentions. Resolutions were adopted, demanding a colored congressman, a colored assembyman, a colored senator and general representation throughout the district. When this matter was brought up in the meeting of the district leaders, the white leader, Robert S, Conklin, tactitly acceded to the wish of the colored section of the district. He admitted that their demands were reasonable and immediately took steps to grant the wish of the people. being careful to seek to de. feat the purpose of Harris and his supporters. / * Harris’ name has been mentioned very often in connection with the Congressional nomination and election and he had been indorsed by several clubs and Organizations as the.best man possible for the office. But Conklin would have

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8. Any collusion on the part of candidates to nullify competition or any other combination formed to the dottHment of candidates or this newspaper will

tolerated. Any candidate taking

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rights to a prize or commission. 0. All votes issued on ballots held in reserve and cast at

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vote coupons appearing from in the paper must be cast piration date appearing the 10. In the event of a tie

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of the prizes, a prize identical in value will be given each tying contestant. 11. Participants in this campaign are authorized agents of this newspaper, but it i.s understood and agreed that they will be responsible for all moneys collected arid will remit such amounts in full each day to the campaign department. 12. No statement or promise made by any representative or candidate varyirig from the rules and “statement appearing through the columns of this newspaper will be recognized by the publisher. 13. In case of typographical or other error it i.s understood that neither the publisher nor campaign manager shall he held responsible except to make necessary cor. reetton upon discovery of same. 14. Candidates who remain ACTIVE to the finish, but fail to win one of the regular prizes offered, will he paid a 20 per cent cash commission on all subscription money turned in to their account. It is distinctly understood, however, that in event any candidate becomes INACTIVE, failing to make a regular cash report, he or she will, at the discretion of the management, become disqualified and thereby forfeit all right to a prize or commission. 15. To insure absolute fairness in the awarding of prizes, the ;ace will be brought to a close under a sealed ballot box. During the entire last “period” of the campaign. a ballot box—locked and sealed— will repose in The Recorder office where candidates and their friends will deposit their final collections and reserve votes. In this way no one, not even the campaign manager, can possibly know the vming strength of the various candidates, which precludes any possibility of favoritism and insures fairness to the minutest degree. 16. This newspaper reserves the right to amend the rules and conditions of this campaign, if necessary, for the protection .of candidates or this newspaper. 17. This newspaper guarantees fair and impartial treatment to all participants, should any question arise the qeohvton of the management will be absolute and final. 18. In becoming a candidate, participants agree to abide by the above conditions

HOW THE VOTES COUNT

First Period

July 28th

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Second Period To August 11th

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!1 year $ 2.00 2 years 4.00 ,'3 years 6.00 4 years 8.00 6 years 10.00

3.000 8.000 12,000 18,000 25,000

Third Period to August 25th 1 year $ 2.00 2.000i 2 years 4.00 6,500 3 years 6.00 10.000 4 years 8.00 15,0001 5 years 10.00 20,000

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THE ADVISORY BOARD

It is the sincere plan of this newspaper to conduct this campaign from start to finish in a fair, honorable and impartial manner. Every precaution has Itjeen taken t o

rticipants. and ng is guaran-

teed. However, not all wisjlom lies with any one man .or institution, and for that

safeguard the interests of pa absolute honesty in all deali

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reason an Advisory Board has been decided upon, whose functions shall be to decide any question of sufficient moment that might happen to arise, and from which a committee shall be selected to act as judges and award the prizes. The personnel will he announced later. These gentlemen are well known to everyone in this vicinity and the final results, as given out by them, will be beyond dtehute.

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