08 Apr 1922
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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1922
Page
1
Eugene Kinkle Jones surveys Negro progress in northern cities. He highlights colored professionals in education and religion, bankers, doctors, artists, and business ventures, noting rising political influence and appointments while urging continued self improvement and citizenship efforts.
The Orphan Asylum held its annual meeting to elect trustees. Attendees gathered to discuss governance and upcoming plans for the institution.
Dr E A Beamon announces a new dental office at 300 Wayne Avenue Lockland Ohio operating from 9:00 A M to 9:00 P M every Wednesday. Services provided to patients from Lockland and Glendale Wyoming and nearby areas.
The editorial argues the colored lab should be admitted to Annapolis as a right rather than a privilege. It recalls citizenship granted by the Constitution and expresses hope for a fair process, though doubts linger about getting a square deal.
Allen Garnett, a Negro messenger to Mayor Shank, prepared a will naming four properties to Lew Shank, Charles Bockwaiter, and Jos Bell. The remaining property would be sold with the proceeds placed in the care of the three men to decorate his wife's grave monthly. Garnett, critically ill, was accompanied by the mayor and an attorney during preparation.
Editor W P Dabney outlines deplorable conditions in the West End Negro ward urging collective action. He calls clergy to denounce vice, says the race must fight its battles, and invites ministers to join in moral reform beyond electoral politics.
An aged man near death urges three relatives to receive his property, while the Mayor contemplates other dispositions. He notes plans to honor graves of his wife and himself, and laments perceived ignorance among colored people about property. He warns of white beneficiaries misusing small legacies, while noting worthy colored institutions need funds and a tombstone tale highlights wealth biased in derisive fashion.
Jerry O Hara a 64 year old man was arraigned in Police Court charged with disorderly conduct after policemen testified he stood on a street corner shouting Shakespearean lines that shocked listeners. He claimed he was quoting Shakespeare and was discharged. The remark prompted commentary on police understanding and the Bible as an alternative source of profanity.
Founders Day at Mc Call School attracted a large crowd and was praised as the most successful event to date. Mr W L Anderson and Superintendent Decatur delivered eloquent speeches while the crowded school, under Decatur’s management, showed significant progress and Mrs McCall’s wise founding. Endowments are hoped to fund further enlargement to aid hundreds of young colored men and women.
The Y and Sunday School Boys banquet was a grand affair with a delicious dinner and elaborate program. Mr. O. M. Brown, the swimming instructor, and other officials attended, and L. L. Stone, in charge of the Boys Department, earned praise for managing the event and guiding skilled classes.
Davenport story reports Marion Abney a five year old bootlegger and Gladys Berry six, both influenced by liquor. The jewelry shop proprietor was arrested after the girl’s father filed charges. Marion testified in court as star witness and cleared the jeweler. The piece notes early starts and parental influence on crime.
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