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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1923
Page
1
A regional column laments racial prejudice and self blame among Black residents in cities with white majorities. It contrasts past manners and public decorum with present boisterous behavior, urging better discipline, religious instruction, and thrift to avoid social harm and a “grand stand” stance in public.
A Times-Star report suggests recent Dempsey Willards talks were a blind to run challengers. It claims the plan mirrors gatekeeping by boxing officials who deem Willard old Gibbons small Brennan impossible and Harry Wills a target for manipulation amid Klan ties in Brooklyn. A Brooklyn magistrate warned the Klan to leave the city as police pursue charges.
In New York on January 26 eight alleged members of the inner circle of a Ku Klux Klan faction appeared in court. The group faces charges tied to intimidation and unlawful activities.
Dr. Grant denied disloyalty to Christ and the church, calling the Apostles Creed symbolic and disputing meanings like hell. Bishop Manning declined to comment as two Presbyterys prepared to charge him with heresy. Shelton met death calmly after a final meal of fried oysters and chicken, awaiting execution after multiple postponements.
The Cincinnati Branch NAACP holds its regular monthly meeting at Union Baptist Church at 9th and Mound Streets on Monday February 5 at 8:00 PM. Rev. Wilbur Page will be the speaker.
NEW YORK January 26. The debate over Rev. Percy Stickney Grant's belief that Christ lacked divine power sparks potential heresy proceedings. Grant replied by restating his view of Christ's humanity and the need to interpret Bible passages in light of new knowledge. He defended his stance against literal miracles and gravity, arguing Jesus had a real human body and life. He also contended that loving God with the mind requires accepting human limitations without violating divine law. His long defense continued amid church tensions.
The latest census places New York and Philadelphia as the nation’s two largest Negro population centers. New York counts 133,058 Negro residents, surpassing several South Carolina cities combined. Philadelphia has 134,229, exceeding Atlanta Savannah and Augusta combined. Within 150 miles of Philadelphia live more Negroes than in similar spaces anywhere in America, as Philadelphia emerges as a major urban hub.
A strong statement condemns rising oppression affecting Black Christians, noting the strain on the community and anticipating further demonstrations as tensions grow within a historically segregated society. The quote reflects concern from religious leaders about mounting racism and social pressure.
Ladie Clifford Shelton, a 32 year old Black man, was executed by electric chair in Columbus after almost three years on death row. He killed Police Officer William H. Dieters of Cincinnati on August 28, 1917, in Cincinnati.
In Chicago Mrs. Jessie Dunn testifies she and a friend made tissue paper dresses. She wore hers to a masquerade ball where male guests pulled at the paper, leaving only the wearer. The remark underscores divorce proceedings with a provocative anecdote.
Thomas Warden, 28, described as a Negro ex horter of S72 Kenyon avenue, is being sought on two warrants charging a statutory offense against a one year old girl and failure to provide for the child. Warrants issued in Municipal court after alleged acts by Warden while acting as pastor of a church at 7236 West Sixth street. The baby is one month old. Partridge said the case exposes a man posing as a minister abusing a child in church.
Vaudeville performers Thomas E. Chappelle and his wife headline at Shubert's this week with their own pianist. The Plantation Revue delivers clean, aesthetic singing and acting, drawing a large white audience applauding the act while avoiding common racial humor.
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