30 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1921
Page
1
The column lists warrants issued for three lodges in 1848 and their meeting days. Corinthian Lodge No 1 received a warrant on January 16, True American Lodge No 2 on March 18, and St John’s Lodge No 3 on May 20.
The sudden death of Brother Thomas S Finley, a 32nd degree Mason and member of St. John's Lodge No. 3 F and A M, King Solomon's Consistory No. 20, AA SR, shocks the local fraternity. Funeral was held at Mound Street Baptist Church on Tuesday April 26 1921. mourners extend sympathy from the Masonic fraternity.
Brother Jas W Milligan of Boone Street is seriously ill at his home as a member of St John Lodge No 3 F A M. A large class passed to the degree of F C at St Johns Lodge last Friday evening with Lawrence Jones W M in charge of the work.
Brother William Copeland of Ohio K T reports a month long treatment at Hot Springs Arkansas for rheumatism.
Consistory gathering announced for Sunday May 1 1921. Agenda includes payment of dues and election of officers. Members urged to be present.
A sizable class earned the Royal Arch degree in Prince White Chapter No 1 R A M marking one of the busiest years for the craft in the city Henry L Figg serves as high priest of the largest chapter in the state The Eastern Star groups are active promoting a building project and urge public support when called upon for assistance to benefit themselves and the community
A notice indicates an inspection of Simon Commandery scheduled for May 1, with details to be provided by PFRI. The fragment confirms the event timing and authority but lacks full context or venue information.
W. W. Cordell and H. T. Greer, grand trustees, will travel to Columbus on important business next week.
The M. M. Degree work was largely attended on Monday evening with refreshments served after the program. Attendees reported a good time among participants and guests.
T Spencer Finley, manager and prominent colored theatre figure, died unexpectedly after years of stage work and community leadership. Born in Rome Georgia, educated in Atlanta, he led the Lincoln and Lyceum theaters in Cincinnati, helped found the Actor's Legion, and served in civic groups, with funeral rites at Union Baptist Church drawing large crowds and tributes from many orders and societies.
Police Judge John J. Riley dismissed a vagrancy charge against Beulah Hicks of Nicholasville after patrolman Hale arrested her for smoking in public. The event is framed as a momentous shift toward women’s public rights and potential entry into political and financial roles.
Cincinnati resident M. W. Swanson writes to the Enquirer April 14, 1921, urging editors to denounce silencing and hypocrisy in government and the press. He argues for a fearless, honorable stand to defend American ideals and civic integrity.
Dr H Augustine Smith of Boston University warned at the Music Supervisors National Conference in St. Joseph that 15 million American Sunday school pupils are shaped by jazz, amorous melodies, and Bible paraphrases. He derided Broadway lyrics, modern dance, and saccharine hymns, claiming they erode family life and morality. He noted wealthier white couples marry for money while black couples marry for love, shaping differing life expectations.
A concise critique of fashion trends described as dangerous. The verse notes dresses reaching to the knees and rising from below, claiming modern styles blind men and threaten life unless visible to all readers.
In a six year contested will matter from Mt. Healthy, widow Angelina Scott won after prominent white lawyers and a death of her prior attorney, with A Lincoln Dalton now moving to dismiss for lack of service on defendants Joseph Scott and Daniel Scott. The motion cites unreasonable neglect to proceed.
Ex service men and other organizations are invited to participate in the All American Day celebration on May 7. Commanding Officer M. D. Campbell urges a large turnout as the parade aims to be the grandest of its kind in the history of the city. Meetings for details will be held downtown and at Louglass School.
Enthusiasts flood Indianapolis as the Famous A B C s face the Cuban Stars in the opening games at League Park starting April 30. Col J C Taylor plans to attend, promising top quality baseball. Reds are absent this season, with a full slate of games scheduled from April 30 to May 4.
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