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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1921
Page
3
Five hundred white female clerks and stenographers in the registrar of the treasury petition Congress against a plan to appoint a colored man. The move sparks strong protests, with colored editors accusing officials of backing the effort. Mellon seeks to calm the row as Congress receives copies and a demand for merit over color.
William Copeland former Ohio assembly member writes to President Warren G. Harding on April 12, 1921 praising his stance against lynching. He voices Afro-Americans’ gratitude for courageous leadership addressing racial violence.
The President asks me to thank you cordially for your telegram of April 12. He greatly appreciates your kindness in wiring him. Sincerely yours, Grover B. Christian Jr., Secretary to the President, Washington.
A Sinai Patrol meeting at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday April 12 1921 featured the presentation of a banner to Sinai Temple No 59 Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. The event opened with Noble Frank Brown as orator and included invocations by H D Nolan and musical support by H H Grandison. Lucille Brown presented the banner on behalf of Sinai Court No 35 Daughters of Isis, with remarks by numerous Nobles and Daughters including Samuel Wilson and L Forrest Williams, followed by refreshments and conviviality.
Mrs. May Prather of 338 West Fifth street gave birth to a healthy baby boy as the auto patrol crew arrived. Both mother and child are reported doing well. The infant’s upcoming life is greeted with joy and hopeful prospects.
Quotations lament a widespread lethargy described as a sleeping disease among the people. The speaker argues that idleness keeps them from embracing the era of progress and projects energizing white communities.
Advertisement from The Committee on Child Care and Boarding Homes seeks boarding homes for children and babies. Contact Mrs Reeder at 25 East Ninth Street or Canal 6950. Also notice from The Negro Civic Welfare Committee at Ninth Street Y M C A with phone West 2654.
Mrs Mary B Saulter relocated from 925 West Eighth Street to the Sterling Hotel at Sixth and Mound Streets. The note references a hairdressing system labeled Mm 1 8.
Mrs Fannie L. Brown appears as a scalp specialist and agent for a hair treatment line. The ad fragment suggests a professional listing or business card noting her expertise and affiliation.
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