Negro Defense Letter Urges Cincinnati Race Fight
William Ware, president of Cincinnati Division No 14, appeals to W P Dabney editor of The Union to publish a full article about racial tension in Cincinnati. He warns of “jim crowing” and a looming riot linked to Southern influx and west end crime, urging city officials to act or risk bloodshed and humiliation of Negro citizens.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Dabney
United States
West End
Cincinnati
South
Chicago
East St. Louis
Washington, D. C
Tulsa
Okla
Knoxville
Carre
William Ware
Exodus of Negroes From the South Shifts Nation’s History
William Ware of the Universal Negro Improvement Association calls the present Negro migration a major evolutionary epoch for the race and the United States. He cites intolerable conditions, exploitation, high rents, and urban vice as driving forces, urging city action to alleviate unsanitary districts and mistreatment in transit and work.
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South
United States
William Ware
Universal Negro Improvement Association
Moses
Central
Freeman
Negro District
Cincinnati
Mr DeHart Hubbard Exhibition Draws 10000 Attendess
Mr DeHart Hubbard will give an exhibition of his specialty acts expected to draw about 10 000 people. A wide range of attractions will entertain a large crowd and showcase the famed performer’s talents.
Zoological Garden to entertain crowd all day and evening
The zoological garden will host a full day and evening program to entertain a large crowd. Details on timings and featured exhibits are expected to be announced.
Saturday fundraiser offers purse per 500 tickets sold
On September 22 1923 churches will receive 25 for every 500 tickets sold Rev Wilbur Page chairs the Ministers Committee and urges buying tickets at Y M C A 636 W 9th St Palmetto Restaurant 512 W 3th St Neufach Pharmacy 2980 Gilbert Ave Model Drug Stores Howard Pharmacy 408 W Std St Walnut Hills Chapel and Alms Place Tickets bought at the Zoo yield no benefit.
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Wilbur Page
9Th St
Palmetto Restaurant
Neufach’s Pharmacy
Gilbert Ave
Model Drug
Howard Pharmacy
W. Std
Walnut Hill's
Chapel and
Alms Place
City debate on West End conditions and crime in Cincinnati
Mayor Carrel disputed William Ware's alarm over West End conditions, arguing police and courts actively curb vice and gambling. Copeland declined to comment, noting reduced police staff. The exchange highlights housing, rents, and congestion as factors tied to crime and public safety.
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Board of Health
Copeland
Copelaw
Ware
West End
Emancipation Celebration Tickets On Sale For Zoo Event
N A A C P announces tickets for the Emancipation Celebration to be held at the Zoo on Saturday September 22 now on sale. Selected committee members are asked to meet at the Y Monday September 10 at 8 PM.
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U.N. L A
W. P. Dabney
the Union
Cincinnati, Ohio
Mr. Dabney
Joshua
Nerro
Branch
National Association For the Advancement OF Colored People
Ohio
Campbell and
Kenton
Kentucky
L. C. Dyer
Mr. DeHart Hubbard
Zoological Garden
Palestine Co. B
U.R.E. P
S. T. Sneed
the Colored Industrial School
West Sixth Street
WILL
Asl
Gradu
Ates
Carrel
Commercia
Tribune
Necro
N.A.A._C.P
Ous
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