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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1923
Page
2
The Union newspaper promotes loyalty and collective betterment, urging readers to work together spiritually, materially, mentally, morally and politically. It lists subscription rates and addresses Cincinnati and notes Seneca authorship.
J C McQuiston, Pittsburg manager of Westinghouse publicity, traced advertising origins to traveling peddlers who expanded into stores. The aim since has been drawing customers to the shop. He spoke before the Cincinnati Ad club, noting his past ANA presidency and predicting that informed advertising would benefit colored people in business.
Federal authorities arrest Cyrus W. H. Briddell, pastor of three Kent Island AME churches, after four years of letters to Kent Island women. He confesses guilt and is taken to Baltimore for federal trial. Police say letters included obscene photographs and referred to meeting places amid a lingering local feud. Briddell, an 11-year minister, had resided on Kent Island for four years.
German reports claim Ehrenbreitstein fortress was not German built but funded by French money and designed by renowned French engineers M. Hontalebert and M. Carnot. The assertion suggests German military instruction concealed the fact from Junkers, portraying Ehrenbreitstein as Germanys greatest tactical achievement with terraces and hidden gun positions.
The fortress withstood sieges by General Marceau and General Hoche for over a century before demolition as part of the Treaty of Lunéville. French plans later exposed to Germans, granting a famed but diminishing renown as the fort’s positions were dismantled and long range guns removed.
Fred Goettling, found guilty of killing Parma Heights hardware merchant Harry Keim, faces life imprisonment with monthly solitary confinement. Judge Frank C. Phillips stated Goettling’s mind is disordered yet sane enough to be responsible, noting brutality in the Keim and Parma teachers’ killings and reversing earlier claims that a Black suspect committed the crimes.
German occupied Elberfeld sees rising “scissors clubs” formed mainly by youths aimed at cutting the hair of women associating with occupation troops. No reported cases of shearing exist as resistance among women appears strong. If clubs targeted mixed-race women, bald heads might result.
George Morris of Harrison Ohio was found guilty by Acting Juvenile Court Judge Fred L Hoffman of tending to cause delinquency of a 15 year old girl. He was fined 59 dollars plus costs and later half the fine was remitted. The remarks about extenuating circumstances reference race and are part of the quoted court atmosphere.
A letter to the editor applauds The World editorial criticizing a Confederate descendants group push to honor a “mummy’s monument” in Washington. It argues Negro Americans seek equal citizenship over such monuments and notes the defeat of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill by Senate leaders Harrison Heflin Overman.
Lincoln Theatre features Island Wives a Corrine Griffith South Seas tale with travelogue and thrills. Tuesday to Thursday shows East Is West with Constance Talmage a lavish romantic adventure. Also Torch y Steps Out Fortune's Mask Captain Kidd and Tom Mix in Up and Going for February screenings.
George E. Cannon urges the Senate to honor black mothers with a site and a monument to the Mammy era while criticizing the Dyer bill, arguing the South clings to the past. He condemns lynching and peonage and praises Black patriotism over traitorship. The Ohio Bar address by Nicholas Murray Butler sparks controversy as the legislature defeats an anti KKK bill.
William Copelan orders Dennis Ryan to lead a special probe into the double shooting at Walter Smith’s saloon on Fifth and Stone. Patrolman Carl Lemperle was wounded in the left hand after exchanging shots with Ury Thompson who fled to Mercy Hospital. Lemperle and Thompson both claimed injuries as hospital staff questioned the tale’s credibility.
The article notes two 1912 amendments under consideration by the legislature. One seeks to remove the obsolete word white from electoral qualifications, pressed by Negro citizens and led by Representative Harry E. Davis of Cleveland. The other would abolish capital punishment, reflecting broader reform efforts amid racial and political tensions.
The article notes a $10,000 grant to the National Urban League and discusses how increased white awareness of Negroes, migration from the South, and exposure of Ku Klux activities have spurred inter racial relations. It highlights the Urban League’s rising influence and allied groups in promoting cooperation.
Irvin Layer known as the Rabbit Man was found guilty of first degree murder in the May 19 case against Arthur Moore a 14 year old boy. The jury deliberated about two hours and the verdict carries a possible death penalty.
A historical clipping critiques a biased crime report that blames a Black suspect while arguing that white officials share responsibility for crime. The author urges recognition that criminal behavior is not confined to one race and urges accountability across communities.
Irving T. Nutt, president of the Camden New Jersey NAACP branch, is appointed to the Camden school board by Mayor King. A well known colored resident of the Seventh Ward, he advocates equal rights and supported sending colored children to nearest schools, opposing long travel to segregated schools.
Elizabeth M Jones Easton dies at a young age after a life filled with teaching music and devoted charity. She was the wife of President Jones of Institute West Virginia and later Louis D Easton of Detroit, remaining close to her parents Mr and Mrs Richard Connelly. Her passing leaves a lasting example of right living for those she leaves behind.
Mrs M E Patton listed in the PORO SYSTEM at 314 Chestnut Street Newport Kentucky with address and identity details.
An advertisement promotes Reeder hair restorer claiming nonediful and speedy results. Agents are sought to handle distribution. Braid and switches made from combings are offered. Contact Wood sera 6452 at 2703 Alms Pisces Walnut Hills.
An ad fragment offers items for $2.50 delivered anywhere with no special notes. It urges customers to see samples first and to drop ostal or phone. agents will call at moc. The copy touts owning own building and mentions rents.
Sample card text offers to print one thousand cards with irregular pricing details for 2.59 dollars, urging payment and offering samples by mail or phone. The ad states the company owns its building, claims to have terms to pay, and lists contact details in Cincinnati with a Ridge 5292 address and Lueders Avenue.
Ad offers 1000 business cards for 2.50 with various wording after headings and envelopes. Also lists church printing as a specialty and entertainment tickets at 2.25 per 1000. Includes contact note to call a single agent who will provide samples, address 738 Smeders Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio.
The New Orleans Branch of the NAACP and allied groups protested the closing of Bayou Road High School. Two mass meetings united fraternal labor and civic bodies to oppose the cut, but the school board voted January 27 to close it, drawing editorials calling the move a grave injustice.
Ad copy proclaims the greatest reduction on Arrow Shirts. It promises bargains on men women and children’s wear with price points listed as $1.50 $2.60 $3.09 $23.50 and $5.00. It claims leadership in the West End and provides unclear contact details.
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