Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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RIOTS IN CHICAGO STILL CONTINUE Trouble Blamed on Politicians Who Sought to Exploit the Negro Vote. Chicago, July 29.?With twentyfour dead and hundreds injured, -r 4-1. OAVIAnelTT cv\Al*o/)i/> I i>CUXC2> Ui tilCili oti ivuoij 9 OJJV/JI muav rioting between whites and negroes was reported renewed tonight in various sections of the city, including the small north side area populated by negroes. City and State officials, including Governor Lowden, remained on the scene throughout the night and expressed the opinion that worst of the rioting was ended. The most serious situation was reported in the south negro belt where thousands of negroes and whites had gathered. The whites organized after two wounded white men were taken to j the hospital which also received white patients. The rifle squad from the 1 L.-.L-*--- 1 J 4-^ detective uuitau w<ts uiuicu t,v mt scene. ' The wounded whites were struck by bullets said to have been fired by about thirty negroes at Thirty Fifth and State streets following a collision between two police patrol wagons in which two men were reported killed and several policemen 1 injured. \ Whites had gathered virtually all ! over Northside arid Loop police were ' ordered to this district thus leaving almost without police protection sec tions from which came reports ol m- ; termittent outbreaks. A sinister silence that prevailed in the negro belt on the south side at dusk gave way to confusion and sharp clashes, principally with clubs and knives as weapons, as the night 1 wore on. , .jgjb "* ' 'j*? v Where these outbreaks occurred, the negroes predominated in numbers. Several meetings at negro halls were broken up by the police after which crowds formed on the streets. In the early night clashes, various weapons were used, includng table knives and slingshots. Few guns ap! pearea. The coroner's death lists showed that thirteen negroes and eleven whites had been killed. Troops Are Ready. | Troops had not been ordered to patrol the negro belt the police maintained that they were still able to liandle the situation. Four regiments of state troops were in barracks ready for duty tonight. The soldiers, plentifully supplied with ammunition were distributed about the Southside j-~??? 4-^ negru UIBUICI <w a ou^yui n iuic w powerful police forces concentrated * within the trouble zone. In addition to the four regiments on the ground two other National G" ?d regiments and three reserve -ia units were mobilized at various towns throughout the State ' awaiting word to entrain for Chicago. This gave a potential military force of approximately 6,500 men. . Policemen? Everywhere. " The city authorities expressed confidence that the Dolice would be able to handle any trouble that developed tonight: Every block in the district bounded north and south by Twentysecond and Thirty-ninth streets and east and west by Cottage Grove and Wentworth avenue was patroled closely. The main disturbance points were guarded by a dozen policemen to the block, with reinforcements of mounted men and additional patrolL men at each intersection, while every police station was filled with reserves armed with rifles. The police concentration was the most complete in the city's history, excepting even that n \y wifVi Uo tt_ I VVUlCli UVJJVU OULCWOXUllJ TflWi J.AC4JTmarket anarchists more than thr^e decades ago. Early tonight the official lists issued by the coroner's office had reached twenty-one, an increase of twelve over last night, and 244 persons had been reported to the police as having been injured. The later. figures was admittedly incomplete and the police officers :t did not comprise half of those actually hurt in the fighting. List of Wounded Grows Rapidly. Scores known to have been hurt left police stations or hospitals without giving their names and it was c+o+oW +rio+ eoworol Viiin^ro^ rvvrwVk'a Kltr I ovat\/U Ow ? vxua iiuiiUi. vu ^/ivwawxj' had been treated without placing themselves in purview of the authorities. The rapidity with which the list grew was illustrated by the 5 hours following noon, eighteen whites and fourteen negroes being reported as injured in that interval. "There will be no soldiers on the 'streets-,- tonight unless the situation changes for the worse," said Chief of Police Garrity. "I think the city is as quiet as can be expected." State's Attorney Hoyne took offic- j ial cognizance of the riots today and j ordered a grand jury investigation, j The August grand jury will be sworn in next Monday and that body probably will begin the inquiry irnmedi- | ateiy. Four assistant State's at- > tornev were held on duty tonight at i eoujts building. t ; Chief Garrity today suspended i policeman who was charged with fail ure to arrest a white youth who ii alleged to have thrown a stone whicJ struck an unidentified negro youth knocking him from a raft at th< Twenty-ninth street beach Sunday af ternoon. MoK Attacks Hosoital. The body of a negro who had beei shot to death and burned was fourn tonight in the west side Italian dis trict, when the police responded to i riot ^call. He had been stabbed als< and gasoline poured over his bodj and set fire. A mob of whites at tacked the Provident Hospital, an in stitution for negroes, tonight and ir the shooting that followed one negr< was probably fatally wounded an< two policemen, one white and aboui six other persons were wounded t.hp mnh surrounded the hos pital in attempt to enter the building was beaten off by policemen. Blamed on Politicians. Exploitation of the negro by poli ticians is believed by many public of ficials and students of civic condi tions in Chicago to be largely re sponsible for the riots. Chicago's negro population todaj is estimated at 125,000 to 150,000 oi which about 100,000 reside on th< South side in the district bounded bj 22nd and 51st streets and the Chica e:o river and Lake Michigan. Th? heart of the "black belt" is locatec in the second ward which is represented in the city council by two ne gTO aldermen and has a registered vote of 20,000 negroes. There are also negro settlements in the west and north sides. During the war when labor was scarce in the north there was a large influx of ne groes to Chicago from Southerr states. It is estimated that smc? 1916 about 50,000 negroes came tc Chicago to live, many obtaining work with large packing firms at th( Union Stock Yards. Soon after the negroes began ar riving in the city in large number! the housing facilities in the "blacl belt" were found to be inadequat< and the older Residents with mean: began movihg into adjacent neigh borhoods populated entirely by th< whites. As a result of this invasioi considerable race prejudice was en gendered. During the few past months thi race prejudice in these sections be came so acute that half a dozei bombs were exploded in front o houses occupied by negroes. One of the most serious riots o the day occurred in $he Cook count; jail when 100 negro prisoners exer cising outside their cells, overpower ed a negro guard and raced into th< exercise room of the white prisoner where there was between 600 am 700 men. When the negroes burst ii there was an instant clash. The reg ular force of guards was unable t< control the fighters and so locke< the doors and appealed for aid. Thi prisoners fought for an hour befor they were beaten into submissioi with clubs. Several of the negr prisoners, it was reported, carrie< knives and a number of white prison ers are said to have been seriousl; wounded. An wVirt -arac o nn "f atti n with a prisoner when the fight be gan, narrowly escaped being tram pled to death. He was finally res cued by the guards. KEEP OUT PRIMARY SAYS COLE BLEAS1 Will Run in General Election, Be cause, He Says, He Was Cheatec in Primary. News and Courier. Columbia, July 29.?Advising ai his factional followers in the Sevent! / Congressional District to abstaii from participating in the primar; elections called today by the Stat Democratic executive committee t select a nominee for the unexpire term in congress made vacant by th resignation of Congressman A. F Lever, former 'Governor Cole L Blease, in a lengthy statement givei out tonight, unqaulifiedly announce* himself as a candidate for congress man in the general election. H< gives as his reason for refusal to g< into the primary elections under th< rules of the Democratic party the al legation that previous primary elec tions have been corrupted and th< votes stolen and that he could not b< expected to be declared the nomine* by the executive committee even i: he won. His statement is replete witl charges that he was defrauded in th( election of 1914, when he was a can didate for the United States Senat< against Senator E. D. Smith, and ii J 918, when he was defeated for i third term for governor by Governoi Manning, stating that the "Reform' ers" have been treated worse thar negroes. ' The statement continues "No, I am not going into any pri I it-- t~~ mary unui me ruies uic nuiue v<. all and until another set cf men art placed in charge of the machinery i my people's right as long as I live." No Apology for War Record. 3 Relative to his position on the 1 world war, the former governor said: , "I was opposed to the war just tem3 porarily suspended and have no apol ogy or excuse therefor. Hear the ni-rtf/vwiATlfc KoiUflf YY\ d A C* Kv AITI* KAVS IOtatClllCUi'O UV/llig 1UMUV K/J V Ui. Ik/vjiN that went over to fight for humanity 1 and democracy and let every man 1 in the State talk to some of the boys - as to whom they fought, whom they i fought for and what kind of treat) ment they received from their own j as well as other folks while over - there. Yes, over there, and then ask - himself this question: Was Blease i right in his Filbert and Pomaria > speeches? and answer truly, and then 1 say if he was right in wanting to t lynch Blease for being on God's side, , for peace and against the slaughter ing of humanity." ? Mr. Blease says those who have watched events know that he is in better position to do service for South Carolina and the Seventh Conj gressional District than any man in it, if service is wanted. The statement says that the former governor is opposed to the destruction of j States' rights, to the league of nations with conditions as by the presc -ent plan, to national prohibition and ' to national woman's suffrage, taking the position that the last two questions should be settled by the States 5 individually. He further states that ^ he is in favor of local self-government, in favor of the Monroe Doc" trine and opposed to any alteration in it under the present conditions; ir ! favor of the return of the railroads, J telephone and telegraph and all othei > property to their rightful owners and i requiring of them efficient and prompt service; in favor of religious t j freedom and opposed to any attempt - j to give any legal advantage to any > j creed over the others and opposed tc > | placing any in control of this govern*' ment and giving to it a larger number ! of officers than that of the others,'1 " j In quoting with approval an ex5 ! a _C rpi T 3 j cerpt irum xiiumas ueixcioun a wnut! ings which opposes a large standing - j army, Mr. Blease says that the wai s j 'has certainly shown our people whal - military power did do, can do anc 2 j will do, if not properly curbed; anc i i I could mention much, but as Gener - j al March and Col. Ansell now hav? | the floor I will await their report anc b | let the world judge as to what has , r j j xl. *-1 a ~ Deen aone, ana tut; xruuu, iiijusuct n and inhumanity that has been prac f ticed under the name of fighting foi the world peace and democracy." f Denies He Is Bolter. f According to Mr. Blease's reason - ing in his appeal to his followers t< - disregard the primary elections, thej s cannot be called "bolters," from th< 3 Democratic party or 'Independents,' i for, he says, "If we go into the pri a mary we are bound by it under th< - oath taken but if we remain out w< & are free and can vote for whom w< r\ nloo oa on/1 ponnnt Ko "" l*i|U V MV VMMVU VV*VV*I e or independents, for we have no e bound ourselves to abide by fraud ei but we will be what we are, the re I UNABLE TO EAT BIG MEAL FOR FIVE YEARS a y . Steadily and Surely Her Conditio! p. Was Becoming Worse.?Then Sh< Heard of Tanlac.?Took This Rem t_ edy, Added 21 Pounds and Nov Says it Was "A Blessing." "I have gained all of 21 pound: since I started taking Tanlac, and E feel just fine in every way," was th< remarkable statement made by Mrs Maggie Fox, of East Thomas, Ala. when in Birmingham talking to th< Tanlac representative. "I suffered for five long years,' continued Mrs. Fox. "My stomacl 11 was in an awful condition and h could hardly eat anything, withou n suffering agony afterwards. I neve: y enjoyed a meal during all that tim< e and I was as nervous as I could b< o and could not bear any noise or ex d citement. I got so weak I was no e able to do anything around the houst and fell off in weight until I weighec only 95 pounds. I tried everything i I ever heard of and had all sorts oj 1 treatment, but nothing did me a bi1 - of good and I just kept on getting s worse and worse until I began or d Tanlac. 3 "I was convinced that this medi cine would help me after I had read - about and known of so many people 2 who had been helped by this medi b cine and it certainly has done me a 2 world of good. My appetite is splenf did now and I can eat anything ] want without the least bit of suffer1 ing and I am as strong and healthy i as ever I want to be. I now do all - my house work and I feel fine and j full of energy all the time. Tanlac l certainly has been a blessing to me i and I am glad to recommend it to : anybody wno is suiiering liKe i was, - j for I know it will bring them the \ ! same relief it did me." : j Gilder & Weeks, Newberry, S. C.. - | Prosperity Drug Co., Prosperity, Lit> tie Mountain Drag Co., Little Moun* tain, S. C., W. O. Hoiloway, Ckap, ' peils, S. C., Pharmacy, S. ' form faction of the Democratic party ( of South Carolina, and adhering to . i ! the true Jellersonian uemocracy as : j outlined in my views as expressed, and I challenge any man to show to the contrary." i The former Governor inferentially i serves notice in his statement that, ' if he considers that he is cheated in l the general election and fails to get i justice at the hands of the state board of canvassers, he will appeal to the Congress, "where men of both i parties, who have no personal or po litical prejudice against men, can r?s?ss nn thp evidence irresented and i ! give an honest, square deal." The , statement is filled with excerpts from i the writings of Jefferson on which i the ex-Governor bases his platform , for prefermant. W. J. Cormack. i Dui'ing the last year or two an average of 150 marriages have taken place every week between Austra- j , i lian soldiers and British women. i i BIDS INVITED. J i ! j The Board of County Commission- j ers for Newberry County will receive ! ^sealed bids until July 31, 1919, for | the following supplies to be deliverled at Newberry, S. C., from time to itime as called for, from August 1, 11919, to November 1, 1919, and- in ! the approximate amounts as shown j below. Only bids on all items will be received. Contract to be awarded | to the lowest responsible bidder. ! Right reserved to reject any and all i bids. l 312 bushels feed oats. 150 bushels feed corn. 3 barrels first patent flour in cloth. [ 50 gallons good molasses. [ 8 pounds Luzianne coffee, i 2 tons mixed feed. 10 tons No. 1 Timothy hay.. 700 pounds fat backs. * > 200 pounds table salt. J 1 case soda. "* ""T' ' > I TZ KitqVioIss /?nm mpal '* IV * . **' i ' 2 cases salmon. ' 2 cases tripe. 100 pounds Brown Mule chewing ; tobacco. .. m .? wmrnJSm * 50 pounds sugar. ; 100 pounds ham. I 15 bushels cow peas. I 12 boxes 5 cent pepper. 50 pounds compound lard. ? J. C. Sample, I County Supervisor. ? i 1 * ^ < K A AAA X. - 1 AA 3; separate Dias ior ou,uvu to jlvu,i 000 feet of white or post oak or long - leaf pine lumber. r| J. C. Sample, County Supervisor. 7-22-3t. > 1 7 9 Conde 3 The Natio I Newb f i From reporl i! Showing Conditio l\ i ?! 3 j . I RESOURCES 1 11 t i Loans and Investments . . . r! ? i I Liberty Bonds and Treasury Certifil cates of Indebtedness . . . c i M 1! United States Bonds .... r f| "i fash and Hup from Banks and 1 United States Treasury. . . i i ' i i: ] THE NATIONS i B. C MATTHEWS, President. I i State, Court j Member ? " i 'T"1 < Save Youi & Ve FRUIT JARS, JAR C TUMBLERS. THE BEST JAR RU CALL ATH THE B WHAT YOU NEED. \ - Mayes' Book & The House of a T! For Cotton Weigher at Chappells. fc J. Pope Connelly is a candidate for ai cotton weigher at Chappells in the ia coming election for that position and will abide the result of the said elec- N tion. 7-8-tf. ? Subscribe to The Herald and News, $1,50 a year. NOTICE. < Cotton Weigher's association of Pomaria will have a meeting on July 25, 1919, at 5 o'clock p. m., to trans- st act all such business that may come before it. Election of officers and so p< forth. Candidates/ for weigher will file h< ? 1 _ J ' J tneir pieuges anu pay <tsocc>auicm< uu u< or before noon, July 29, 1919, pursuant to an election to be held on the c< 5th day of August, 1919. Jos. A. Alewine, ti President. D. L. Wedaman, tl Secretary and Treasurer. a; 7-18-3t. b< NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. tJ I will make a final settlement of the estate of Lester Shealy in the Probate Court for Newberry County, \ _ S. C., on Wednesday, the 6th day of j jAugust, 1919, at 10 o'clock in the'ft 1844 used State OF nal Rant nf K1UI X/UIUI VI ierry, South Car t to the Comptroller of th< n at the Close of Busii $1,020,518.48 Capital Stock . Surplus and Undivii 207,210.00 CirCBlati0D * '' Deposits . . 100,000.00 Dividends unpaid Bills Payable (sect Bonds) . . 126,697.79 nM1 B Ll Bills Payable and I $1,454,426.27 L BANK OF NEW T. K. JOHNSTONE, Cashier. fry and City >* Federal. Reserve S i mmmi ? ntwmmmwmmmmmmmm t V* Pvmfc I 1 1 UitfJ I :gatables j :APS AND JELLY j s l BBERS 10c DOZ. I OOK STORE FOR I i| Variety Store housand Things I >renoon and will immediately therefter ask for my discharge as guar dirt of said estate. i W. M. Chapman. , 1 ewberry, S. C., July 5, 1919. Subscribe to The Herald and News SUMMERLAND COLLEGE FOR WOMEN Offers These Superior Advantages < An ample and capable faculty. Genuine interest in the individual udent. v * " - ? - - > Modern buildings splendidly equipBd. > Ideal location. "Summerland" is salthful as well as beautiful for situation. TH-? - J wof av oil fVl A r lilts <X1L clllU ?JKJLL C wat^i a** WAV. >nditions conducive to good healths A Christian atmosphere and posive Christian teaching. Moderate terms, in order to place lese advantages within the reach of 3 many as possible. Next sessioif egins September 18. Catalogue furnished on applicaon. Inquiries should be addressed to REV. P. ?. MONROE, President* Leesville, S. C. Subscribe to The Herald and [ews, $1.50 a year. . X ?? jment / * $ \ / Newberrv olina ; Currency I 1010 1C5S tlUIXC ?JU, ljlJ i LIABILITIES ioo.eoo.oo I y Profits . . 28,294.10 | 96,800.00 | , . 770,083.33 | 1 5,052.00 J J ired by liberty V I 192,000.0ft A j Rediscounts 262,196.84 | A 51,454,426.27 J BERRY, S. C W. W. CROMER i Assistant Cashier. Depository | ystem 1