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Editorial
December 31, 1937
The Dayton Forum
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
What is this article about?
The editorial congratulates Elks Grand Exalted Ruler J. Finley Wilson for urging members to observe the 75th Emancipation Day and become more 'race conscious' to support civil liberties efforts, including the Anti-Lynching and Wages-Hours bills in Congress.
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"Race Conscious"
The Hon. J. Finley Wilson, Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks, has sent out a proclamation directing the antlered herd, both lodges and temples, to observe Emancipation Day on January 1--the 75th anniversary of the end of slavery. The Grand Exalted Ruler says he wants to see the Elks become more "race conscious," for there are several items on the agenda of his organization which require the united support of his members, and perhaps the best way they can all come together is under the term of "race."
For instance, the Elks have a Civil Liberties Commission which is active in the fight for passage of the Anti-Lynching bill, and for amendment and passage of the Wages-Hours bill, before the Congress. Congratulations to the Elk Ruler on joining the ranks of the "Race Conscious."
The Hon. J. Finley Wilson, Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks, has sent out a proclamation directing the antlered herd, both lodges and temples, to observe Emancipation Day on January 1--the 75th anniversary of the end of slavery. The Grand Exalted Ruler says he wants to see the Elks become more "race conscious," for there are several items on the agenda of his organization which require the united support of his members, and perhaps the best way they can all come together is under the term of "race."
For instance, the Elks have a Civil Liberties Commission which is active in the fight for passage of the Anti-Lynching bill, and for amendment and passage of the Wages-Hours bill, before the Congress. Congratulations to the Elk Ruler on joining the ranks of the "Race Conscious."
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
Legal Reform
What keywords are associated?
Emancipation Day
Race Conscious
Anti Lynching Bill
Wages Hours Bill
Elks Organization
What entities or persons were involved?
Hon. J. Finley Wilson
Elks
Civil Liberties Commission
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Elks' Promotion Of Race Consciousness Via Emancipation Day
Stance / Tone
Supportive And Congratulatory
Key Figures
Hon. J. Finley Wilson
Elks
Civil Liberties Commission
Key Arguments
Observe Emancipation Day On January 1 For 75th Anniversary Of Slavery's End
Become More Race Conscious To Unite Members
Support Anti Lynching Bill
Support Amendment And Passage Of Wages Hours Bill