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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1919
Page
2
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German Propaganda Seen As Factor In Race Riots
Washington July 30 Secretary Franklin K. Lane said German propaganda may underlie race riots across the country. He cited wartime German agents stirring race hatred in cities and urged more schools like Tuskegee and Hampton to mitigate the problem, noting no rioter involved was a graduate of either institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Faanklin K. Lane
Lane
Tuskegee
Hampton Institutes
Downing High Cost Melon Capers
Jim Morgan a 50 year old Black man left his home Tuesday afternoon seeking watermelon. He carried a silver half dollar in his mouth to pay and bit the coin instead causing it to slip into his throat. He was hospitalized after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Morgan
Fourth and
John Streets
Jim
Mason- Dixon Line
General Hospital
the Enquirer
National anti-lynching address signed by Taft
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People released an address to the nation condemning mob violence and lynching. Former President Taft signs the appeal with state officials and other prominent citizens, urging citizens to protest the eroding of fundamental citizenship principles. The address notes that in 1918 at least 67 people were lynched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Taft
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Noted Leaders Call for Congressional Probe on Mob Violence
The text urges a congressional investigation to end mob violence and protect the innocent alongside the guilty. Signers include United States Attorney General Palmer former AG Charles J. Bonaparte of Baltimore Elihu Root Charles E. Hughes Judge Ben B. Lindsey and governors or ex governors from seven states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Palmer
Charles J. Bonaparte
Baltimore
Elihu Root
Charles E. Hughes
Ben B. Lindsey
Race Riots Deplored at New Era Conference
Stonybrook New York July 28 speakers at the opening of the Presbyterian Church New Era Conference urged the church to confront social injustice and deplored race riots in Washington and Chicago during postwar problem discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonybrook N. Y
New Era Conference
Presbyterian Church
United States
Washington
Chicago
Hurrah For Savannah Golden Era Promises One Million Bank
Savannah Georgia announces the formation of a Negro business corporation by prominent wage earners and savings bank figures. The venture includes a bank with over 15 000 depositors a hotel a department store and theater with property across a full city block opposite Union Station. Officers include L E Williams president Sol C Johnson vice president R A Harper cashier and a list of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wage Earners Savings Bank
Union Station
L. E. Williams
Sol C. Johnson
R. A. Harper
E. C. Blackshear
Samuel J. Brown
G. H
Fought In Jail Protest Over Segregation Sparks Clash
In Cook County Jail a riot erupted as about 100 Negro prisoners outside their cells overpowered a guard and surged into the white prisoners exercise room where 600 to 700 men fought. The clash lasted an hour with white prisoners seriously wounded before guards reclaimed control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
Chief Pullman Truth About Riot in Washington
Major Pullman head of police testified before a Negro delegation that only four assault cases were found, noting the first victim was a colored schoolteacher. He said three assaults were charged to one man and blamed sensational city papers for inciting the riot, with soldiers and sailors as first aggressors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Major Pullman
James W. Johnson
The
Age
Pullman
Washington
Not Guilty Amid Southern Race Tensions
Maryland authorities seek extradition for a Negro charged with assaulting a white woman. Washington police, asserting the suspect’s alibi, resisted surrender fearing lynching as race riots and attacks subsided but street robberies continued.
Negroes Ahead Whites Not Game in Newport Riot
Police prevented a race riot at the Newport ball park after a fourteen inning game between Covingtons and Page's Tigers ended 5 to 4 for the Negroes. White and Negro fans fought as players joined the clash. detectives restored order briefly before an emergency call sent officers to disperse the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Ball Park
Tenth
Lowell Streets
Covingtons
Page
Tigers
James Fuller
Lincoln Theatre BEAT THE BAND AND PICTURE WEEKLINE
Lincoln Theatre showcases daily features headlined by Wallace Reid in Roaring Road and a slate of stars including Francis Ford Mary Pickford Enid Bennett Peggy Hyland Ruth Holand Ann Luther and Chas Hutchings Experimental westerns and Pathe chapters anchor a varied program with comedies and world features each day plus a weekly country store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pickford
Captain Kidd Jr
Thos. S. Ince
Enid Bennett
Peggy Hyland
Fox
Ruth Holand
Ann Luther
Chas. Hutchings
Pathe
Prominent Washington Man Writes Revelations on 1919 Riot
Letter from W P Dabney editor of The Union dated July 23 1919 in Washington DC describes Black troops defending and fighting rioters. He claims Southern soldiers sailors and marines provoked unrest and white authorities arrested both races to quiet disturbances. The writer asserts Black men and women patrol streets at night and asserts whites are alarmed seeking help to stop violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
W. P. Dabney
The
Union
White House
Washington
Press Truth Hopes Reflected in Public News
A private note expresses a wish that media coverage remains truthful about the subject, reflecting concern over how information is presented to the public and the desire for accurate reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.S
Lockland Notes Rounded Local Happenings
Mrs. Wm Stewart and son plan a summer trip. Evangelist Mattie Price from Springfield preached an excellent sermon Sunday. The Coleman anniversary drew several hundred guests. Mr Houston opened a new business. Mrs Huggins is seriously ill. T Johnson’s sister is out again. Coleman and Miller families attended a Walnut Hills anniversary. H Hall returned from a delightful trip. L Williams hosted relatives at dinner. Mrs C Scott entertained the Lincoln Club. Rev Warner visited Hartwell Church on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Price
Springfield
Coleman
S. Miller
Walnut Hills
Claims honor for Georgian in sewing machine history
The centenary of Elias Howe birth was noted with modest observance. The Savannah News argues a Georgian, Francis R. Goulding, built and ran an early sewing machine before Howe and motivated by altruism, not profit. Wheels within debates may require much space to settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Elias Howe
Hartford Courant
Howe
Savannah News
Francis R. Goulding
Liberty County
Goulding
Georgia
Monkey Bridge Myth Across Ages and Authors
Professor E W Gudger examines the long standing tale of South American monkeys forming a living bridge by linking tails and legs across allig ator infested streams. Scribal origins trace to Acosta 1589 with later repeats, Humboldt disputing, and Miller and Cherrie suggesting a plausible origin from monkeys crossing ravines on a liana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Gudger
Natural History
Gudger
Jose Acosta
Paron Humboldt
South America
Messrs
Leo E. Miller
George K. Cherrie
American Museum of Natural History
Scientifice American
American Locomotives Lose Bid To European Paint Jobs
Lynn W Meekins notes in Scientific American that American builders lost a Chinese locomotive contract because, though superior in every other respect, the rusted appearance of the American model after shipment made it less appealing than European rivals. European engines arrived with Chinese color schemes and touch ups, matching local tastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn W. Meekins
Scientific American
Pacific
China
No Flattery Intended Portrait Comparison
A visitor compliments Miss Ogleton on a portrait resembling her grandmother and she jokes about vanity. The A V. defends flattery, recalls two sisters, and muses on beauty and the portrait’s fine frame in a light, anecdotal exchange from the Edinburgh Scotsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ogleton
A. V
Edinburgh Scotsman
Eight room house with yard and multiple fixtures
For sale a neat eight room house built five years ago featuring four sinks two toilets gas heat side yard and tea yard. Priced at 3500 with terms 500 down and the balance like rent. Contact J S Glasemeyer 2719 Hackberry St Woodburn 3039 or visit 1728 Hughes St for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Glasemeyer
Hackberry St
Woodburn
Hughes St
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