The Black Dispatch (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Ed. 1 Friday, September 26, 1919 Page: 1 of 8
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We hope President Wilson will talk about Liberty in this town. We need lots of that sort of information here
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OKLAHOMA CITY, FRIDAY, SEPT. 26, 1919
OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIA S OF H. A., S. A^ E., A., iL, AND A„ JURISDICTION OF OKLAHOMA.
Corbett Heads Bronze Heroes
Ask Wilson For Voice In Labor Conference
Soldiers Organize
Okmulgee's Mayor Welcomes Brave
Lads, Refuse Jim-Crow Place In Un-
American Legion
Okmulgee, Okla., Sept. 24, 1919.—Special to the Black Dispatch.—Hun-
dreds of colored soldiers gathered here today to take part in the formation
of a state wide colored soldiers' organization. All parts of the state were
liberally represented. The meeting was called to order by Mr. M. E. Sand-
ers, of Okmulgee, who presented Lieut. C. E. Corbet, jf Wewoka, Okla., Firs'
Lieut, of U. S. Infantry 92d Division, who stated the reason for the issuing of
a statewide call to the colored men. The meeting was then addressed by Mr.
Irving Dunjee, of Oklahoma City, and Mr. M. E. Sanders, of Okmulgee, Dr.
J. A. Owens, of Sapulpa, and others.
After a thorough discussion of the matter it was decided to form an en-
tirely all Negro soldiers' organization in Oklahoma. Upon the report of the
committee on permanent organization the following officers were elected:
Camp Commander, Lieut. C. E. Corbett, Wewoka, Okla.
Vice Camp Commander, Dr. Ji. A. Owens, Sapulpa, Okla., formerly a med-
ical officer, 92d Division.
Camp Adjutant (in charge of all sec. work), I. Dunjee, Oklahoma City.
Camp Finance Officer, M. M. E. Sanders, Okmulgee.
Camp Historian, Prof. G. M. Wesley, Vernon, Okla.
Camp Chaplain, Mr. G. W. Cooper, Wewoka, Okla.
Added Executive Board members: Marcus D. Russell, Tulsa; G. D. Pugh,
Chickasha; Taylor Randolph, Wewoka; Cornelius Post, Eufaula; W. B. San-
bourn, Okmulgee.
Over 200 ex-soldiers attended from all parts of the state and the general
impression is that the meeting will mean much to the young Negro man-
hood of the state. The soldiers were addressed by Mayor Swain, of Okmul-
gee, and also by Prof. W. H. Fort and Prof. Watman. One of the features
of the affair was the playing of the "Victorious 92nd Division" by Mrs. H.
D. Pettigrew. The new organization was named "The Negro Veterans of
American Wars," and the Black Dispatch of Oklahoma City, was named as
the official organ.
NEGROES ASK PRESIDENT FOR REPRESENTATION AT INDUSTRIAL
CONFERENCE
ST. JOE SNUBS HER COLORED WAR HEROES
Tries To Force Them To March With Civilians In Liberty Day Parade.—
Men Refuse To Accept Position And Send Regrets To General Wood.
St. Joseph, Mo., Sept. 15.—The colored former service men and the col-
ored branch of the Red Cross did not march in the military parade last
Saturday and were not at Bartlett Park to receive their medals. Their de-
cision was a result of the refusal of Col. Clay C. Macdonald, marshal of the
parade, to permit them to march after the white former service men instead
of after the Red Cross, the veterans of former wars and the R. O. T. O.
The event was in honor of General Wood and the committee addressed
the following communication to him:
"Dear Sir:—We, the undersigned members of the medal committee, ap-
pointed by the mayor of the city, sincerely regret the fact you will see no
Negro soldiers in the procession today. The reason being that the committee
having in charge the assignment of places in the parade has insulted those
Invincible fighters of Argonne byrefusing them a place with other military
units which were in the world's great war; units with which they fought
and died, and through which they as well as others made this Victory Day's
celebration possible.
"Just as these Negro heroes faced the German hordes in France to make
the world safe for democracy, they now stand for decency in democracy
In America. We are, very obediently yours."
The St. Joseph Gazette (daily) in an editorial had the following to say
of the affair, which it headed "An Unfortunate Mistake":
"The committee having charge of the Victory Parade made an unfor-
tunate mistake in its decision to subordinate the Negro soldiers to civilian
organizations in assigning places in the parade. The Negro so'diers are
just as much a portion of the United States army as are the white soldiers.
The St. Joseph colored troops did not ask to march in the lead," but were
quite content to be placed immediately following the white troops, the place
that should have been accorded them without question. If they were good
enough to go to France to defend this government on the battlefield they
are good enough to be recognized as soldiers of Uncle Sam here at home."
Rev. P. James Bryant Tendered Big now of Chicago, who delivered one of
Reception by the Tabernacle Bap- his characteristic and pleasing ad-
tist Church. dresses at the Tabernacle Baptist
church, Friday evening, Sept. 19th.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People today
made public a letter to President Wilson calling his attention to the fact
that no Negroes had been among the 22 men from all parts of the country
invited to meet in Washington on October 6, to plan new relations between
labor and capital.
The letter which is signed by John R. Shillady, asks the appointment of
Negroes to the commission in proportion to the percentage that Negro labor
forms of the country's total labor supply, namely 17 per cent.
The letter reads:
September 19, 1919.
Hon. Woodrow Wilson,
President of the United States,
Washington, D. C.
Sir:
The press of September 18 tells of the invitation extended by you to
twenty-two men residing in all parts of the country to meet in Washington,
October 6 next, to "formulate plans for development of a new relationship
between capital and labor." The dispatch also tells of the selection to be
made later of an additional and equal number of conferees by organized
labor and organized employers.
May we not call your attention to a fact that apparently was overlooked
by you in the selection of these men and one which we feel should be
brought to your attention and that of the country at large.
According to the census of 1910 there were in the United States at that
time 7,317,922 Negroes over ten years of age, and of that number 5,192,535
or 71 per cent, were employed in gainful occupations. According to the same
records there were in America 63,983,870 whites ten years of age and over,
of which number only 32,974,056. or slightly less than 50 per cent., were
employed in gainful occupations. We wish to call your attention to the
fact that no one of the twenty-two persons invited by you to sit on this
commission is of the colored race, although, according to the above records
one of every six wage earners in the United States is of the colored race.
May we not also remind you of the fact that due to the exigencies
arising as a result of the war, immigration from Europe has been changed
to emigration to Europe. The industrial vacuum thus created has, to a
large extent, been filled and will continue to be filled by Negro workmen
from the South. With his labor thus taking on a value hitherto unknown,
the Negro becomes more and more a factor in the industrial life of the
country. In any discussion of the relations of the future between capital
and labor, and particularly in view of the present unrest, may we not ask
if it is at all wise to ignore in this manner nearly seventeen per cent of
the labor of America? May we not, therefore, ask that if it is possible
you appoint a representatives of colored labor at least in proportion to the
percentage that Negro labor forms of the country's total labor supply?
Respectfully yours,
Secretary.
Big State Fair
War Camp Community Service Gives
New Color To Negro Activities
The State Fair this week has been attracting large numbers of colored
people from all sections of the state and there is a spirit on the part of the
Fair Association to accord to the colored patrons of the Fair, a larger op-
portunity to enjoy themselves and have a pleasant stay while on the grounds
Chief among the new innovations is the War Camp Community Head-
quarters that has furnished a place for the weary throngs of the race to rest
and refresh themselves, the Fair Association went heartily into the program
as arranged by Mr. Titus Alexander, executive Secretary of the work and
with the two tents, in charge of Miss Tommie Rosa Hodges, assisted by Mrs.
Fulton North, Mrs. Will Cotton, Mrs. Bettle Osborne and Mrs. I. W. Young,
much pleasure has been added to the stay of the colored patrons on the
grounds.
A dressing room for the ladles, telephone, rest c5ts, rockers, and writing
stationery was furnished, together with refreshments which were served free
0} A'liunjjoddo oqi sua oh[« svPlay recreational games furnished.
Over one thousand registered at the headquarters, most of this large num-
ber, registered on educational day, Mayor Walton was to address the colored
people on one of the days at the tent but because of a conflict In dates the
arranged affair had to be abandoned.
Mrs. Annie Peters was on hand with the O. & M. extension work for
colored girls, Okfuskee County was well represented, Mario Trotter and Ethel
Brooks, two colored girls of Okfuskee County, who took first, prize in their
county exhibit, were among the entrants at the State Fair, their canniHg ex-
hibit was most excellent, over 35 entries wore made from this county alone,
Okmulgee county had 10 entries in the canning contest, the Boys Contest was
a great success, a complete report of what was entered, and wiio won will l>e
printed in the next issue. Supervising Agent Hill is much pleased with the
work that the boys have done in the various sections of the state. He will
go to Muskogee next week. >
OKLAHOMA TRAINING SCHOOL
Normal, Academic, Missionary and Teachers' Training, Music, Elocution,
and Domestic Branches, at Sapulpa, Okla.
where is says Thou shalt love the
Lord thy God with all they strength,
and thy neighbor as thyself. The
hour has come for the black man to
fight his own battles, not with sword
and pistol, but by organizations that
discourse in reason and co-operation."
$179.00 was taken in at the door,
and everyone left feeling that they
had been highly entertained. Attor-
ney Harrison left for Tulsa where he
delivered an addrsss aet the Dream-
land Theatre Sunday afternoon.
THE WYATT CONCERT.
Tuesday night of this week, at the
C. M. E. church, a large crowd and
an appreciative audience listened to
Miss J. Ernestine Wyatt, who, to say
the least, held her audience with per-
fect ease to a late hour. Miss Wyatt
is one of the best readers and recit-
ers in the nation and any organiza-
tion which wishes to have a real high
class entertainment and an intellect-
ual treat will do well to engage Miss
Wyatt. While in the state, is at Bo-
ley.
"SUPERIOR RACE?" CAVORTS.
v..
E.R. Moore
By the Associated Negro Press.
Chicago, Sept. 24.—Max Bauer.
125 S. Halsted street., the district
which fomented much of the strife
during the race riot, exhibited in
Oklahoma City Young Man Makes
Good as Farm Demonstrator at
Wewoka.—Seminole County Lucky
to Get E. R. Moore.—Hold County
Club Exhibit.
Rev. P. James Bryant, of Atlanta, The a(idress
was delivered under the
Ga , arrived in Oklahoma City from auspjces of the City Federation of Ne-
Atlanta, Saturday evening and was gr0 Women.8 clubs.
met at the depot by Rev. I. H. Fish- T} nnptnrc' OnartPttP rpnHprprf a
er, who escorted him in his auto to fine seiertion after Draver bv Rev J most dis^racful wa>- his virtuous "su-
the home of Rev. E. W. Perry, where „%*?'!; Mrs Marv Carr Ktlwards Perior race" characteristics, at a mov-
an elaborate reception had been ar- Resident" ofth« Citv Federation in- ie theatre' when he brazenly annoyed
ranged for this eminent divine. Short troduced the master of ceremonies.' beauUfful ,itt,e M"*ar* Co1,
speeches were made by Rev. W. H. n_ w T uavwno(i whn in a few ored> ten years old. The little girl
Nelson of the C. M. E. church, and preliminary remarks introduced Dr rushed out of the theatre crying, and
Rev. Bryant responded in most elo- j w y who presented Attorney 'old several colored men what had
quent and choice words. A most de- jiarrison (happened. The men found Bauer in
licious repast was served. During the Attorn;y Harrison took for his sub- 'f hurr>'' and Kave him a severe beal
evening the most enthralling music ject ..The Hour Haa Come >. He said ing^
was rendered by Mrs. Irving Dunjee. {hat the hour had come for the :>-e. | Bauer was then arrested, and be-
Those present were Deacons Isaac grQ t0 close ranks and get together. | fore> Judge Hayes on a charge of dis- credjt fQr fhe yerv excellent showinK
£lm,bro:.Si)earr.: . £_;?? He said that if the world wanted , ®|^®rly made by his people and this charac-
ter of woik on his part and on the
part of his people is going to have a
very beneficial effect upon his race
no
Sisters Isaac Kimbro, jt , , ,0 t at the black costs. Nothing was done to the men
Clara Bum. C. Monroe F C. Kimbro ™S e£r. The diplomats administered the beating. Bauer
J? ^ I* 'he earth have been trying to ar., over fifty year, old. very D4,nencial _ U1„m „„ ,
5 j " Mr jrlve at a basis for worid peace, said, okmiii throughout the county. There is
H. Tolliver. 'Attorney Harrison, "but a diplomat is DUNJEE GOES TO OKMULGEE moreeprofitable fleld of Pndeavor .
a fellow who smiles in your face while ( „! the colored people of the county and
he takes from you what is rightfully ! state than lies in the following of ag-
ATTORNEY HARRISON HERE.
, f . , . | youre lf. shouted the iuo^y -fte I Dispatch. ^nt to Okmul^ and any work te^d.
Between three and four hundred | >world wants a basi3 for a just «id 1"^^ the products of the
-rnriH r.aH of the American organization effected ^ muat necessarily result in the
people attended the lecture of William j ^ee.tbVworld *o3d reld '
Harrison, formerly of Oklahoma City, I
there during the present week.
The Training School opened with the seats of the Assembly room full.
Sapulpa sent in students from her best homes. Many of our last year's
students not yet in have sent enrollment money. We have a very bright set
of high school girls who out read in Latin and out worked last term, their
brothers in the same classes at home. Dr. Robinson entered his daughter
Friday and we have many other fine girls among our new students. Some
for normal work.
Mrs. Houston Is very grateful to the educated men of the state who, no-
ticing the scholarship and deportment of our girls, are recommending the
school to the mothers of the state as a place where girls are thoroughly
taught and cared for. The girls are greatly Impressed with our new assist-
ant principal, Mrs. Jennie Jackson. A woman who may well be an inspir-
ation and example to young womanhood.
Miss Mary Lynch, a trusted representative of Madam C. J. Walker Co.,
was our guest Sunday and Monday. She was very much delighted with the
high tone of the school, the girls and the work. We too were benefited by
her presence. We have started o ffwith perfect discipline. Y. W. C. A.
keeps the girls interested and amused alter school hours, through Its
many departments. They bought and paid for a piano last year.
The girls of the Y. W. C. A., by God's help, last term gained every sin-
ner in the building to Christ. So powerful is the spiritual development that
our visiting ministers and educators say, What great purpose has Ood to
work through this school that His Spirit so powerfully manifests itself here-
Education is three fold, development of mind, hand and soul. Perhaps where
the problems of discipline are growing graver it is because we are laying
all the stress upon head and hand and neglecting ethical development.
We are very careful of the health of our pupils. We buy the best of
foods and see to it that they are well cooked and seasoned. Our girls grew
fat and hearty last year. We had only two slender girls at the end. This
was the only state school not closed by the "Flu." We are overhauling tho
girls upon entrance. They are being questioned and examined this year AT
THE START. We wish them to be as little expense as possibl to their
parents.
The executive board of the state Convention, through Dr. Anderson, has
paid off the entire debt of the school. Mrs. Houston proved last term that
she could make the school pay Its running expenses. She closed school last
term with teachers, furniture and food bills contracted last term ALL
PAID. This is the property of the Baptists, perfectly under control of the
Educational Board, who are to be congratulated for the success they have
made.
A number of Home Mission Societies of the state have decided that fhe
gratest piece of educational work they can do will be to put one girl into the
Trainfhg School and pay her schooling. The first president to arrive was
Mrs. Willie Freeman, of Sunrise Baptist Circle, Vinita, who said her circle
had decided this as their first step toward saving the girls of their city.
What would our race be without such women?
We wish to thank the Creek Association and Sunday School Conven-
tion at Redbird, through Mrs. Jennie Jackson, for $18.92. May God bless
you. We wish also to thank these good citizens of Enid for $32.00 taken up
at Grayson Chapel, Dr. Humphrey, pastor, and $2.35 sent in after school
closed by Bro. Houston for Rev. Furgeson, pastor of the First Baptist
Chui-ch. A good many churches are planning to send in boxes. Our dear
Father Flannigin visited us last week.
financial betterment of the race.'
Keep the good work up.
MOORE THANKS PEOPLE FOR
INTEREST IN EXHIBIT
I desire to thank the good people
of Wewoka, both white and black for
their splendid sup| rt gi en the col-
ored boys and girls in their exhibit
Saturday. By the liberality of the
citizens of Wewoka we were able to
offer substantial prizes, and these will
stimulate an interest in the work in
the future. Parents should see that
all prize winners are sent to the state
fair. Prize winners will receive the
awards through the mail as soon as
they can be2 reached. We believe
that the exhibit held last Saturday
wlll be productive of good among the
colored people of this county and that
it will Improve each year.
E. R. MOORE,
Emergency Dem. Agent.
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