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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1919
Page
1
In Gallipolis Ohio white and black students clashed over desegregation as courts allowed two colored girls to attend the high school. White pupils walked out while officials were divided. The local paper notes a history of a colored primary and argues for mixed schooling to foster better relations.
Leonard Scott age 16 of 1005 Foraker Avenue Horace Richards 14 of 3065 Keifer Avenue and Lawrence West 15 of 2721 Alms Place Negroes were arrested by Detectives Preston and Daulton who say they stopped a spree that stole purses from at least a dozen women in two months in residential areas One juvenile reportedly confessed to knowing 10 such thefts and laughed at newspaper accounts A stolen car linked to the ring was used with two other Negroes escaping after robbing insurance solicitor Miss Josie Wyman at 817 Ellison Street Police seek a man the youths say taught them to steal
Rev W Augustus Jones of Union Baptist Church advocates progressiveness in church growth. He notes that churches must act to attract members, using newspapers to advertise revivals beyond traditional church bulletins. He recalls last year’s desire to advertise in The Union to boost revival attendance.
Washington December 7 The War Department cancelled General Pershing’s assignment of the 92nd Division Negro troops for convoy home. Officials offered no reason, but it is assumed the unit is kept as a reserve to reinforce the American Army of Occupation in Germany.
Monday morning news spread that Theodore Roosevelt, a towering figure in American life, had passed away at Oyster Bay. The narrative recalls his courage and will, his colorblind leadership, and his lasting impact on politics. A loyal African American servant watched over him as he departed, a poignant sign of his era’s divided yet admiring reception.
Paris reports that Roumania grants citizenship to all Jews born in the country. A letter from V. Antonescu to M. Rothschild confirms Premier Bratiano informed him by telegraph. The decree also provisions lands to large landholders, while the government pledges equality before the law for all Roumanians, regardless of origin.
A speaker extols constant agitation as a path to rights, praising Jewish communal drive. He argues Jews pursue freedom with wise, loyal leadership, placing the race first and fighting until demands are met. He urges learning from their persistent, strategic effort.
In Cincinnati a 2 1/2 year old called Martha Anderson, described as Mulatto, vanished from a West Eighth Street baby home run by Mrs. Anna Powell. Officials probed after the county funded care drew 35 cents daily, uncovering an attempt to pass a different child as Martha. Powell claimed a mistake amid many babies and said Martha was sent to a Dayton woman, threatening a city shakeup with a potential exposure of white and black parentage involving prominent families. Socialism era debates on race and sexuality surface as small news turns.
A L Dalton longtime attorney and Roosevelt loyalist is honored in a remembrance recalling his humble start in Washington, Howard University law training, and rise to prominence. The piece notes his friendship with Roosevelt, his leadership in the Fleischman Club, and his passing described with affectionate tributes from colleagues in this city.
The record notes misinformation sparked hostilities between Foraker and Roosevelt and credits a meeting and apologies with restoring their friendship. It links the episode to Roosevelt's later regret over the Brownsville soldiers’ dismissal and honors a restored rapport, ending in implied harmony.
A Miami Valley Socialist column argues capitalism causes harm and ruin, claiming a safer, more useful society emerges when it is reformed or replaced, and warns that vast degeneracy and vice would be curbed if economic systems served public welfare.
An outspoken piece argues against intimidation of Black veterans in Southern communities. It claims kindness works better than bullying, noting that if soldiers in France faced threats, Ku Klux efforts will fail at home. The author urges fair treatment of African Americans, predicting gentleness in response to justice.
A brisk review praises Broadway Rastus at The Lyceum for its lively chorus attractive costumes and witty ragtag comedy. The leading comedians shine as new stunts and high energy keep the audience amused from start to finish.
Lillie Marie Carr of Arms Fines fell and severely cut her head at Doug lass School on Monday.
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