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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1922
Page
2
The Union edited by W P Dabney in Cincinnati outlines its purpose to teach loyalty and pride among readers, urging joint effort for the community’s spiritual, material, mental, moral and political advancement, with subscription and single copy details visible.
Dalney reports no Beaty deal or evidence of a secret pact to block a colored candidate for the Legislature. He reflects that some Republicans oppose a colored nominee, fearing Democrat victory, and notes no known colored man in the party holds back its loyalty or influence.
The unofficial vote tallies show Republican Simeon D. Fess leading for U.S. Senate with 204,568 votes and Democrat Allee Pomerene ahead for the other seat with 136,711. In the governor race Republicans Carmi A. Thompson and others trailed, while Harry C. Smith (Nefro) polled 16,536 votes as part of a wide field. the text notes Smith beating two white candidates and remarks on campaign spending and political operatives.
Thirty kin of French Africa visit Paris as guests of the French Republic. They complain of neglects and second class entertainment. In Virginia 6,900 of 222,000 colored children of school age never attended school. Ku Klux Klan recently visited eight colored churches and a hospital in Kansas City, leaving monetary bequests. The hospital treasurer returned the funds. a ship bought by the Black Star Line was sold by a U.S. marshal for 1,625 dollars after the line had paid over 60,009 dollars for a vessel intended to run to Africa.
An Australian beauty he married in 19315, the Rajah of Dadukota in South India, has declared his intention to surrender his kingdom to his brother and remain permanently in England.
All colored churches of Pennsylvania plan a formal order outlawing the practice during worship after a recent convention decision. The action aims to preserve reverence and decorum across gathered congregations statewide.
The Board of Trustees appointed by Archbishop Carley of Baltimore plans a national school for colored youth named Cardinal Gibbons Institute. Initial expenditure is expected between 75000 and 100000 dollars to equip 50 to 100 students.
Mme. Ernestine Schumann Heink has turned over her Chicago home to the Chicago University of Music. The school was founded by James Lee, a young colored woman, and features a faculty of prominent artists from the race.
Ora Viola Johnson of New York was judged the prettiest colored girl in the United States in a beauty contest conducted by the Hotel Tattler. Floyd Snelson Jr. is editor of the publication.
Shuffle Along ran 59 weeks on Broadway grossing 500000 and paying 250000 in salaries. Florence Mills reputedly the highest paid colored artist on American stage. Boston library exhibit highlights Negro achievements in October. There are 103 newspapers and 14 magazines in the United States owned by Negroes. A 1000-voice colored chorus to perform at Chicago Pageant of Progress Exposition. A&J State Normal School Nashville undergoing 160000 in improvements including a new Home Economics Building costing 50009. General Franklin A. Dennison retires from Illinois National Guard as brigadier general. Altida Supplice Haitian girl under 15 returned from peonage after NAACP DC chapter action. First R O T C class of young colored men commissions Arthur W. Ferguson of Richmond at Camp Meade, becomes Second Lieutenant.
The fund drive raised 185.70 with Copeland undertakers giving 5000 in memory of a mother. John Buckner contributed 42, Rev John Barley and Henry Grandi son 25. Out of town donors included Miss Mary Purnell 8 of Millersburg Kentucky and others from Jacksonville Florida Cleveland Ohio Detroit Michigan Cambridge Massachusetts. George W. Hays Sr. signs the report.
George W. Hays Sr. departed Saturday afternoon August 12 for Piqua to attend the Supreme Council of Odd Fellows. He will also spend several days in Columbus before returning.
Sunday through Monday listings feature Buck Jones in BAR NOTH ING and David Powell in PRINCESS OF NEW YORK. The week also showcases VANISHING TRAIL with Franklyn Farnum, POLA NEGRI in ONE A FARIAN NIGHT, SAVING OF SISTER SUE, WHAT LOVE WILL DO, RIDDLE GWAN and SKY HIGH with Tom Mix, promising a varied cinema week.
Clarence Cameron White of Boston has been elected president of the National Negro Musicians Association, signaling leadership for the organization and a new era for its outreach and activities.
Rev E H Blue preached at Second Baptist Church on mornings subject Gods Kingdom and Gods Righteousness and evenings Do Thyself No Harm. He also preached for the Reuben Tribe at First Baptist Walnut Hills. Precinct B held a large monthly meeting at Loveland. Mrs Edna Rife presides. Mrs Lucille Blackburn and Mrs Isop visited the sick in Winchester and Chicago.
Personal note: Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Roach welcome a fine boy. Mrs. Leonard Mays visits friends and relatives at Campbells ville Kentucky. Pew Service at Zion Baptist Church at 3 p m with Rev B D Scott of Antioch Baptist Church as speaker and special music by Antioch Baptist Church. All are welcome.
Mr Jesse Workman and Mrs Bessie Young were quietly married Monday evening in a small ceremony.
Mrs. Thomas OBanion visits her friend Mrs Banks in Columbus Ohio for a social call.
The Orphanium hosts a ground opening Saturday from 4 to 6 with special exercises and community singing inviting all friends to attend.
Mrs Walton of the Orphan Asylum expresses gratitude to all ladies who assisted at the feast and to those who donated chickens cakes pies and money for the Dinner and Fish Pond successful event.
Mrs Consuelo Holiday and Mrs Mazie Powers have returned home after a five week visit to Boston and other Eastern cities. They were guests of their brother in law Mr J R S Bourne Sr during their stay.
Mr and Mrs Ben Hughes of Kerper Ave and Mrs Esther Rolly of Seventh St join Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith of Milwaukee Wisconsin on a motor trip to Lexington to visit relatives and attend the fair last week.
Mrs. Hattie D. Zuber was elected Grand Recording Scribe of International Order of Twelve at Xenia Ohio last week by acclamation. She begins a second term in office.
Abbie E. Hunter travels to Troy Ohio after the death of her father W E Harrison. Chas Butler from Hartwell attends the funeral in Troy. Spicy Morris of Wyoming visits Mrs Josephine Hatter in Cleveland. Mrs Ricks of Wyoming visits Louisville. Delgates Louella Gray Laura Erhart and Spicy Morris attend the State Grand Lodge in Cleveland August 14 15 and 16 as S M T delegates from Lockland.
In loving memory of our dear son Stanley Phillips who died August 8 1921. Beautiful toiler thy work all done. Beautiful soul into glory gone. Beautiful life with its crown now won God giveth thee rest. Sadly missed by Father Mother Sisters and Brothers.
Los Angeles evangelist Rev. J. E. Lewis announces a second attempt to sail to Liberia. His first craft sank. he aims to transport 30,000 people to the African Republic within the next year.
Miss Odessa Yates of Cleveland married Mr. G Dwight Gordon in a quiet ceremony attended by close friends and family. Rev Redmond officiated. Gifts were abundant and relatives from Cincinnati joined, including Miss Margaret Hawes. The event followed by hostesses Victoryne Tedford and Mrs Odessa Dwight. George W Hays Club, thanks voiced for support at the Union Baptist Church ninety first anniversary rally held July 20 1922, with special mention of Renkin Bros and WM.
Somerset Kentucky August 11 two men are dead and another near death after a gun fight following a church service at Mt Victory about 25 miles east of Somerset Nolen the preacher engaged with Dykes Richardson and others who had tried to disrupt the service Nolen was wounded and died later at the hospital the other men died from their wounds in the brief clash
The Children’s Band enjoyed a successful program Friday night with guests Mrs. Martin the District President and Mrs. Flora Simpson, President. Mrs. Horton is improving in the hospital.
Mrs. Mary Taborn reports the death of her sister in Indiana after a prolonged illness. Funeral arrangements are being planned with family.
Reverend Blue departed Tuesday for Maysville Kentucky to participate in the General Association of Kentucky meeting.
A Cleveland canvass reports fifty women named as party nominees for county or legislative offices statewide. Mabel Marsh wins Republican nomination for clerk of courts in Lorain County, Hannah E. Hill is Democratic nominee for treasurer in Carrel County, and C. J. Ott is among three Republican representatives. The text questions if they are “colored,” noting the lack of visible distinction.
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