18 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1922
Page
1
A colored 16 year old dies after an encounter with Mrs. Holt who shot him. The jury acquits her, praised for marksmanship and tears, while critics note racial tensions and a moral commentary on justice. The piece contrasts vigilante imagery with courtroom verdicts and ends with a religious consolation.
The mother of the murdered boy cried out as the white woman was released. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People helped finance witnesses and a detective, while discussions centered on truth, bias, and the handling of the prosecution. The case ended with the boy dead and public sentiment shaped by racial tensions and conflicting tales.
The Supreme Lodge of the United Knights and Ladies of Honor of the World in Cincinnati outlines a life insurance initiative with a legal reserve company. Policies grant immediate full death benefits, require three months prepaid premium, collect detailed member data, and await insurance department approval before activation on April 15 1922.
Under Cincinnati Division auspices a February 19 1922 meeting at Emery Auditorium at 3 and 8 pm invites all Negro groups to hear two eloquent speakers Dr J W H Eason and Fred A Foote discuss aims and methods, the Garvey case and the world movement’s progress, with emphasis on education industry and commerce.
Tickets go on sale at The Office located at 330 George Street and at The Haberdashery 616 West Fifth Street. Contact numbers Canal 7213 and Canal 2309 Y listed for availability and inquiries.
William Ware serves as president with R Gilbert Simpson as executive secretary for ticket sales offering 25 cent, 50 cent, and tic options for an afternoon and evening event.
The Century Club of the Y gave its annual Lincoln Douglass dinner Monday night. Judge Darby delivered a magnificent address on Lincoln, introduced by Secretary Morris of the Elm Street Y. M C A. Steward's orchestra provided revelatory rhythm while Dr. Decatur presided.
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