04 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1922
Page
1
The community warns against crowding the courtroom for the Holt case set for February 6. They fear large crowds and comments from colored spectators could bias the jury against Mrs. Holt. The N A A C P may observe, and officials are urged to await the proceedings rather than speculate.
A turbulent local reaction to an alleged assault on a white bride prompted lynching talk. A rearrested Black man was identified by the woman, grand jury proceedings followed, the case yielded no charges, and editors warn sensational reporting risks violence and falsehood.
The author lauds Chas. Gilpin in Emperor Jones as a brilliant leading man whose performance captivates audiences across the country. Critics differ on his range, but the piece argues his tragedy portrayal remains powerful and fitting to his people and era.
A local production featuring Misses Brown Burnsmore and Mr Clovelly delivered witty humor and sharp sarcasm. The show built from smiles to a grand, mirthful climax, leaving the audience amused by the clever satire.
The Chicago Whip reports President Harding nominated Harley V. Spielman of Marietta Ohio to register of the Treasury breaking a pattern of black appointees. The piece lists former black officeholders now replaced by whites and suggests a broader patronage restructuring.
The Universal Negro Improvement Association calls for unity across churches and groups to aid Negro freedom. Attend Feb 19 with tickets from 230 George Street or 516 West Fifth Street. speakers include Dr. J. W. H. Eason and Fred A. Toote.
An afternoon and evening program is scheduled at Emery Auditorium on Sunday February 19 1922 with shows at 3 and 8 o clock.
In Galveston on January 2 Baptist pastors and Dr. Charles Stewart of Chicago urged improved social conditions for African Americans alongside spiritual prep. Stewart warned many Negroes die before 50 and urged living to 70 with health laws. He challenged preachers to emphasize earth and life over heaven and to focus on right living. The piece also discusses boxing talk about Jack Dempsey and Bill Tate and notes color prejudice affecting pugilists' careers.
A modern reader reflects on Marcus Garvey’s stark claim that life serves no purpose beyond preparation for death, arguing the value of striving beyond despair and finding meaning in action, community, and resilience.
Event set for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday February 20 21 22 at 7 p m at Liberty Hall 350 George Street.
In Chicago on January 28 Judge Arnold Heap fined Julia Rector, a dancer at a notorious South Side cabaret, $200 for conducting an obscene show. He condemned the music as obscene and called jazz barbarism revived, praising the Police Department for allowing the safe to remain open and criticizing moonshine influence.
Promoter Jack Kearns, who handles Jack Dempsey’s finances and mail, stated Dempsey is ready to box Harry Wills or any other heavyweight of color deemed worthy. He noted public interest may affect whether such a match would draw, as Willis recently could only manage a break even in his favor.
The Sunday School Congress plans its twenty second annual session in Nashville. Notices have been sent nationwide to twenty thousand Sunday Schools and one and a half million Sunday School workers preparing for the 1922 session to reach the highest possible standard.
Carmel Presbyterian Church invites on Sunday February ninth at 11 a m for a service titled The Home with special music by the vented choir and solo by Mrs Grafton Stewart. At 3 pm Dr Edison of Zion Baptist Church preaches with choir directed by Prof Hawkins. A home cooked turkey dinner is served at 1 pm. Rev W L Brean is minister.
The Sta com held its dedication and the Colored Railway Employees Benefit Association of America Ladies Auxiliary met at Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Taylor's West Eighth Street home last Tuesday night. Officers were installed, a repast served, and many speeches given by Dr. McClain Rev Blue R A Fowler C E A Hunt Ernest Taylor Mrs R A Fowler and Mrs Monroe. A grand time was enjoyed by all.
A dramatic cave in the theatre roof in Washington causes extensive damage and injuries. The piece notes sympathy for white residents and states that colored people were not victims due to the color line restricting access to public amusements.
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