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February 1, 1937
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In Cleveland, Ohio, sources report that Negro Democrats feel betrayed after the recent election, as promised leadership roles and positions for the community have not been fulfilled by Democratic leaders.
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Say Negro Democrats Have Gone To Sleep In Ohio City Since Election
CLEVELAND, OHIO—(By Leo H. Lewis for ANP)—From reliable sources within the upper political circles of Cuyahoga county comes information revealing that "wind pipe bursting" is the feature hobby of local Negro Democrats. Prior to last fall's election Negro Democratic leaders boasted in full blast of what Negroes would get, and in what positions they would be placed if the Dems should receive the voting ovation they did obtain.
These politicians of color, pledging themselves as promoters of a new era in Cleveland politics for Negroes have gone completely asleep since the election.
Where are all the ward leaders that were to be democratic organization heads in the colored ward? The white leaders expressed their willingness to comply with various requests if approached.
CLEVELAND, OHIO—(By Leo H. Lewis for ANP)—From reliable sources within the upper political circles of Cuyahoga county comes information revealing that "wind pipe bursting" is the feature hobby of local Negro Democrats. Prior to last fall's election Negro Democratic leaders boasted in full blast of what Negroes would get, and in what positions they would be placed if the Dems should receive the voting ovation they did obtain.
These politicians of color, pledging themselves as promoters of a new era in Cleveland politics for Negroes have gone completely asleep since the election.
Where are all the ward leaders that were to be democratic organization heads in the colored ward? The white leaders expressed their willingness to comply with various requests if approached.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Betrayal
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Negro Democrats
Cleveland Politics
Broken Promises
Election Neglect
Political Disappointment
Where did it happen?
Cleveland, Ohio; Cuyahoga County
Story Details
Location
Cleveland, Ohio; Cuyahoga County
Event Date
Last Fall's Election
Story Details
Negro Democratic leaders in Cleveland promised positions and a new era for Negroes if Democrats won the election, but post-election, they have failed to deliver, going 'asleep' and ignoring requests, leading to disappointment among the community.