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by he by Information was received ‘roo the effect that the Moorish Science Temple of America was org on November 29, 1926, to uplift fallen humanity and teach those things necessary to make men and women better citizens. The informant set forth that on May 21, 1929, the amended and the annual report 6 AE OTE Pata All these people are colored and reside in Chicago. office of this temple was supposedly located at 4848 South State Street and was formerly at 3799 Indiana Avenue. It was set forth in the reference report of Special Agen that the headquarters of the subject organization were at 3229 Indiana Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, telephone Victory 8794, and that the Prophet of the Order was NOBLE DREW ALI. This report further set forth that from all indications the organization was incorporated and registered in Cook County, Illinois, as a religious organization. The above telephone number 4s listed to the “oorish Science Temple at 3229 Indiana Avenue. + should be noted that considerable information regarding activities ion of this city is set fort of Special Chicago, Illinois, entitle th aliases; with aliases; SEDITION, SELECTIVE SERVICE. ‘ A copy of this report is being sent to the Springfield Office for their information. There are a number of colored organizations which are very active in this city but it is very difficult to make a distinction as to the various groups inasmuch as they all seem to have the same outlook on the present conflict and they advocate a Japanese victory. The Moslem organization seemed to be the most active colored organization and this is a national organization with branches all throughout the United States. It should be noted that several colored informants have been _develoved by this office and an attempt is being made to place them in the various colored organization in order to identify the leaders and also tne statements which they make at the meetings. - PENDING -~- a