21 Apr 1923
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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1923
Page
1
Joseph L. Jones longtime traveler in business, fraternal and political circles, died after a short illness. Born in the city he rose to prominence through relentless effort, guided by family support, leaving a legacy of public service and achievement. Dabney.
Detective Chief Emmett Kirgan releases Michael Shughrue and his wife Mrs Rich ard Shughrue of Fredericksburg Virginia after their arrest in Cumminsville. The officer says there is no harm in a woman wearing knickerbockers though the scene drew attention as residents noted women have shown little clothing recently.
Dear Mr Dabney I am not afraid of Rev Harper as you said by any means He is nothing but a natural man that God made He has not got any stingers on him I did sign any name because I did not want any argument Lots of colored people are great for a lot of argument and they dont accomplish much That is the reason why so many are in the back number today
A reader asserts being correct and praises a signed article by a fearless gentleman, noting a missing screw and questioning the author’s knowledge of the Holy Book. The writer challenges the other side to publish their name so they can offer guidance within Christian bounds.
Lovey Blow a Negro man was shot to death early Monday at his saloon on West Fifth Street during a card game with Edward V. Hunter. Hunter, also a Negro, was arrested after officers found him near 520 Park Street and charged with murder. Witnesses say Blow kept a cocked revolver and Hunter fired to defend himself during the game with a $100 stake.
The saying suggests a man may not need a revolver, but Haater faced a situation where he needed one badly, highlighting a perilous moment and the decisive use of a firearm.
Cincinnati's Community Chest seeks 1,813,000 from citizens to aid eighty agencies and institutions including ten colored agencies. The drive highlights social service progress, with events at Ninth Street Y M C A and Lockland Branch to spur donations.
The Negro Civic Welfare Association lists six districts with chairmen and lieutenants handling solicitors for the Community Chest Drive. Named leaders include District A Mr. Chase Taft I and Mrs. M. E. Wilson. B C Mr. Garfield Winkler and Mrs. Phoebe Allen. C D Mr. Chase Davis Mr. Henry Higgins and Mrs. Agelee Reeder. Ict I Mr. George D. Crabbs and Mr. W. D. Eagle son. ict S Mr. R. E. Scully Mr B. W. Overton and Mrs. Drucilla Clay. it T Mr. Wm. H. Chatfield and Mrs. Rose Strang. Special western business solicitors Dr. Jas C. Erwin and Mr. Wm. J. Decatur. The drive lists will be completed later. The space is provided by the Community Chest and Council of Social Agencies through the Negro Civic Welfare Association to plan and coordinate colored chest agency work. This year it promoted a day nursery and a cooperative camp for children and included them in the budget for the drive.
Theodore Paxton a 25 year old Black man from 719 Carlisle avenue was shot and badly wounded after a dispute over a woman. Otto Watson of the same address was arrested and charged with shooting to kill.
The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Hunt after an auto crash at Seventh and Mound streets led to the arrest of John Abrams. Abrams is charged with carrying concealed weapons after allegedly entering Hunt’s Court Street home to seize her belongings as a supposed friend and drawing a revolver and sheath knife when occupants objected. Abrams was arrested at his Cutter Street home.
A New York NAACP missive quotes Rev. O H Edenburgh, survivor of Florida mob violence, describing town burnings lasting a day and a half. He cites Stanley Town’s destruction except the post office, with many killed or escaped, and notes educated Negroes suffered most while churches and preachers were whipped and warned against educational advancement. Elder Will Burton is cited as a high valued leader restrained by a whipping ordeal.
The excerpt describes a violent mob scene in which a Black elder named Elder Will Burton is beaten with a whip and survives only to be taken to Atlanta. It notes a white man buying a costly home and a thousand dollar car for his wife, while white residents drive Negroes away and mobs and conflagration threaten the community both day and night.
A Ku Klux Klan gathering, described as the greatest in the area, was scheduled Friday night at a country meeting site with parking for about 3,200 cars. Speakers from two factions and Klans from Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southern Kentucky were listed. The piece notes ongoing Klan activity and growth.
Moorfield Storey responds to an Equal Rights League letter enclosing an intergroup agreement adopted by the League NAACP African Blood Brotherhood Race Congress and Friends of Negro Freedom. Storey congratulates Trotter, urges keeping the compact in letter and spirit, dated Boston March 29 1923.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania police report letters bring the count of alleged wives to twenty for Charles W. Davis a 73 year old in custody on bigamy charges. Emma Knickerbocker of Ashland Ohio says she married him April 13 1921 and notes his disappearance six days later with her watch gun umbrella and one of her night dresses.
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