Louisiana Republicans Back Hynicka Aide In RNC Fight
In New Orleans and Cincinnati the battle between old line Black and Tan Republicans and lily whites over Louisiana’s national committeeman seat ends with Emile Kuntz seated. Rud K Hynicka of Ohio is praised for urging unity and fair treatment for loyal Republicans regardless of color or faction.
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New Orleans
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Emile Kuntz
Louisiana
F. C. Labit
Walter L. Cohen
Kuntz
The
Gazette
Ohio
Rud. K. Hynicka
Cincinnati
Rud K. Hynicka
Liberty for Jews Sermon Ties Democracy to Equality
Rabbi David Phillipson, at Rockdale Avenue Temple, argued liberty for Jews is essential to democracy. He warned that without freedom for Jews and full rights for Colored American citizens, democracy’s victory after the peace conference remains incomplete.
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David Phillipson
Rockdale Avenue Temple
The Smarter Set at Lyceum Next Week
The Smarter Set arrives at the Lyceum next week for Sunday showings with daily matinees. Salem Tutt Whitney and J Homer Tutt star in a musical comedy about Howard University and a missing Dean Miller, weaving globe trotting adventures to a happy ending.
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Lyceum
Salem Tutt
Whitney
J. Homer Tutt
Thy
Dean Kelly Miller
Howard University of Washington
Passports Refused for Negro Delegates to Pan African Congress
Washington reports the State Department refused passports for Black Americans wishing to attend a Pan African congress in Paris. Officials say France does not view the moment as favorable for such a conference. The piece discusses civil rights, hypocrisy, and calls for American action.
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Washington
Paris
State Department
Department
Bruce Grit Enters Protest Against Moton France Visit
Editor N Y Grite objects to Dr Moton’s mission to France advising negro troops to act as gentlemen The writer defends African self government and mocks Moton’s knowledge of Africa noting praise for Black soldiers conduct and criticizing the proposed advisory role as unnecessary and unjustified.
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N. Y. Grite
Dr. Moton
France
Africa
Gold Coast
West Coast
Basutoland
Barotseland
Black residents flee Marion after travel placard spread
In Marion Ohio on February 4 a travel placard labeled T N T caused a mass evacuation of the citys Black population after a brutal incident on Mrs A Christian and the arrest of George Washington Warner known as Squires. Police estimate over 2000 Black residents fled while saloons reopened under Sheriff James J Uhom. A Vigilante committee of 300 is stationed on the West Side and Warner will be brought to court under guard. Judge Mouser will convene a special grand jury session.
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James J. Uhom
Marion
West Side
Warner
Mansfield
Sautter
Christian
Grant Mouser
Common Pleas Court
Sesson
Grand
Enduring Racism Question Sparks Debate on Justice
A historical quotation challenges the fairness of punishing one race under law while white men assault or murder women daily. The remark questions whether an entire race should bear collective blame and highlights ongoing tensions over racial justice and accountability.
Great Civil Rights Bill Introduced in Cincinnati
A bill by Representative A. Lee Beaty would prohibit denial of accommodations and privileges in public facilities based on race creed or color. If passed it would have a far reaching effect amid unrest as groups may use religion or race to curtail civil rights. The measure seeks broad civic support from all citizens.
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Europe
America
U. S
France
la Belle France
A. Lee Beaty
Cincinnati
Negroes Who Won Croix De Guerre
The World prints the names of 169 officers and men of New York City’s 169th Infantry, the city’s Black regiment, decorated by France with the Croix de Guerre. Many are singled or listed in small groups. Henry Johnson and Needham H. Roberts are excluded as the first Black soldiers to receive the medal.
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Cleveland Gazette
R. K. Hynicka
New York
Hynicka
the World
Colored Infantry
France
169Th Infantry
City
Henry Johnson
Needham H Roberts
N. Y. World
Thirteen Express Messengers Plead Guilty in Larceny Case
In Boston on January 31, thirteen railroad express messengers on the New York to Boston route pleaded guilty to larceny in transit. The thefts, charged at $100,000, occurred over the last fifteen months.
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Boston
New York
Mrs Tennessee Worthy Dies in Pensacola Florida
Mrs Tennessee Worthy nee Reed died Wednesday the 29th in Pensacola Florida. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Tennessee Worthy
Pair Captured After early morning chase in Carlisle area
Fred Austin aged 30 and Richard Weed aged 23, described as Negroes, were arrested by Patrolmen Young and Bullerdick after a several block chase and are detained on suspicion at the precinct. Patrolman Young was injured at Central avenue and Pugh alley and taken to General Hospital for treatment.
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Fred Austin
Richard Weed
Carlisle Avenue
Young
Bullerdick
Cesley Aun Shonstaakak
Central Avenue
Pugh Alley
General Hospital
Church says words must vanish from language in reconstruction
Columbus Ohio January 24 Bishop William Francis McDowell in Washington told the Cincinnati Area Methodist centenary convention that the world's mind ideals and faith must be remade in the reconstruction period He urged removing terms such as Jewish person Chinese person Italian person rebel and Black person from everyday speech to promote unity.
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Columbus
William Francis McDowell
Washington, D. C
Cincinnati
Sheeny
Mrs M V Roberts complains of false notice in Cincinnati Journal
Mrs M V Roberts of 627 Vine Street Wyoming Ohio states a death notice in The Cincinnati Journal was false and asks editor Dabney to publish her correction in The Union. She says she sent a correction to the Cincinnati paper but it was refused.
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Cincinnati Journal
Union
M. V. Roberts
Death notice for Lucille Buckner in Cincinnati Journal
A notice under a picture for Mrs. Lucille Buckner claims her death details. The obituary states she died at the home of Mr. M. W. Roberts at 627 Vine Street in Wyoming Ohio, and is signed by her sister expressing surprise at the display.
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Cincinnati Journal
Lucille Buckner
M. W. Roberts
Vine St
Wyoming
Ohio
M. V. Roberts
Paris honors American Negro soldiers from many states
A Paris ceremony decorated 124 American Negroes, highlighting regiments drawn from Massachusetts Ohio Washington D C South Carolina Maryland Tennessee and New York. The bravery and ability of Negro military men from these areas earned recognition in France, as noted by M Y Works.
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Paris
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Ohio
Washington, D. C
South Carolina
Maryland
Tennessee
New York
France
M. Y. Works
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