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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1919
Page
2
The Union urges readers to value loyalty and pride, stressing the need for collective effort for spiritual, material, mental, moral, and political progress. The piece outlines the paper's mission to disseminate news and foster a strong, united community in Cincinnati.
Quote text from Seneca on reciprocity forms the centerpiece. The brief item notes the maxim that actions toward others reflect back on the doer, underscoring ethical reciprocity and moral behavior.
Miss Richardson of Hamilton visits the city while Mr. and Mrs. Frinson purchase a Hudson six. Mrs. McCraver entertains relatives from Loncoke and attends to a fall recovery. Edith J. Burton and Mrs. Henderson visit Wm. A. Robinson and Luella Milton in Cedarville. Odd Fellows plan a big week with Bible Students talk at Knights of Honor Hall on Sunday.
The article argues the Negro education movement is key to solving regional tensions. It credits Booker T. Washington and white leaders for funding and equal opportunities, while urging continued effort to educate whites so they may treat Black neighbors justly. It contrasts ambitious Black students with resistant white masses and calls for white education to foster justice.
The Rev. B. F. Smith preaches a series at Park Street Church corner Park and Carlisle August 17 at 11 a.m. titled The Conversion of a Soldier or The Cleansing of Naaman. The choir shares one half of the sermon at night, signaling a special program.
A Georgia newspaper excerpt recounts a 72 year old African American man Berry Washington lynching claim in Milan Telfair County with references to mob violence, a clergyman sworn statement, and calls for transparency in reporting by Georgia papers. The piece includes correspondence between S B Woodfin editor of Richmond Virginian and John R Shillady secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
A speaker declares the need for men who will enforce the law and compel the governor to remove those who fail. He notes that opponents would not have approached if a single opposing figure stood ready. The remarks present a stark truth about political will and accountability.
An Atlanta editor reports a May 24 1919 lynching in Milan Telfair County of Berry Washington a 72 year old Black man who protected women. The incident followed a night raid by white men on Black homes leading to Washington being hanged and his body mutilated, with officials failing to act. The letter blames illicit whiskey linked violence and calls for governor power to remove sheriffs who neglect duty.
The Constitution received a letter from a highly respected county figure who asks to remain anonymous. He cites wish to avoid personal involvement in the controversy, though he provides a frank statement about the situation and its surrounding occurrence. The letter is presented in full with his request for privacy.
Dr J B Singleton president of the Negro bank at Nashville Tennessee spent a few hours as the guest of Dr S J Watkins while en route to Chicago Illinois.
Mrs R A Watkins Miss E B Brown Mrs W Cantrall and Mrs N Field traveled to Princeton Kentucky last Saturday for the State Grand Lodge of the U B F and S M T. A lawn fete at Mrs L Weathers residence raised fifty dollars under the C M E Church. Mrs Julia Jones is sick Mr Joe Murry is indisposed Little George Courtney convalescent Rev F C Locust visited Louisville last week The Ninth Street M E Church entertainment honoring returned soldiers was a success.
Rev Culpher is critically ill. C C Paston attended the Ryle family reunion at Liberty Indiana. The C W B at the Christian Church was well attended. Sam Paxton lost his son in law. Rev B F Lee of Springfield preached at Bethel. Mrs Huggins improves slowly. Eliza Merritt hosted relatives from Lexington Kentucky. Martha Earhat returned from Knoxville Tennessee. A Willis purchased a home in Glendale. Isaac Johnson is sick. Susie Hall hosts her brother from Illinois.
The Chamber of Deputies debated alleged mistreatment of Black French soldiers by American military police in French ports. Deputies Boisneuf and Lagrosilliere, from Guadeloupe and Martinique, led a resolution affirming equal rights under French law and calling government enforcement. The piece closes noting French citizens’ reverence for their nation and willingness to sacrifice for it.
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