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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1923
Page
1
A December morning tragedy in Colored Cincinnati details a fatal duel between Anthony Thomas and James W. Stewart Jr. over a woman. Thomas dies after being shot and Stewart dies by self-inflicted gunfire as the woman and conflict unfold, with families and community left to mourn. The piece condemns violence and urges reflection while noting circumstances and character.
All Star Musicale filled the hall on Thursday as Carr's 8 piece orchestra played. Guests from Kentucky Indiana New York and nearby towns attended the event in a festive setting with palms and holiday decorations. Souvenirs from Lee Wolf Brothers were handed out as the ball aimed to aid the West Side Day Nursery under Mrs M C Moore. Captain W H Hill was elected Exalted Ruler of Alpha Lodge No 1 Cincinnati after a tight election.
The World reports that Senator George of Georgia and writer Loth with ties to the Klan were named at a meeting. Walter White of the NAACP claimed Klan documents and murders in Lake La Fourche. Senator George said nothing for publication as other speakers urged a public-membership filing bill.
Maineville Ohio residents Mrs Sublet and her daughter spent Christmas with friends in Indianapolis. Dinner at Mrs Morgan's. tables set for forty at Mrs Morton's and thirty eight at another home. They visited Mrs Barons headquarters and met Mrs Tyler, sister in law, and Miss Gale. They praised Mr Thomas Woods a Civil War veteran in good health. Lucinda Sublett and daughter dined with Captain and Mrs Sneed on the last Sunday of the year.
Boston January 15 a report said the Massachusetts House of Representatives declared the Ku Klux Klan to be an attempt to overthrow organized government marking the group as a dangerous organization amid political tension and calls for action.
In New Orleans on December 22, Divisional Prohibition Director W. T. Day declared that dry agents may become intoxicated if their duties demand it and that he would not discharge Prohibition Director W. T. Day announced that.
Day states he will not discharge Prohibition Agent Allien Prender after an investigation into whether Prender became drunk in the line of duty. The remark follows Prender’s arrest on police charges of drunkenness and assault after a raid on a cafe, with Agent W. E. Hessinger, Thursday night, prompting review of duty and conduct.
Not Responsible New York reports ballroom proprietors disclaimed responsibility for dances such as the chicken shakes the Chicago and the camel after adopting resolutions decrying the vogue. The resolutions followed a crusade against modern dances in public places led by Mrs. George W Loft Deputy Police Commissioner. They said young couples imitate exaggerated movements that are unbecoming and injurious to morals and that proprietors are not responsible for the steps or the music.
Statements to Municipal Prosecutor Chauncey D Piche and Assistant Prosecutor Joseph O Connell led to a warrant for the arrest of William Becker aged 30 of 1815 Elm street. The complaint from his fifteen year old stepdaughter Gertrude Marksberry cites incidents dating from June 24 to last week. The girl’s mother is described as a cripple and Mrs Bessie Stamper of 2119 Vinestreet, her aunt, reported the child had medical care. The Marksberg girl previously lived in Newport Kentucky convent.
The report cites multiple recent instances involving white parties. It references a trend of comparable cases, indicating pattern or recurrence without detailing specifics.
Nelson Johnson of Birmingham Alabama reported to police he arrived in Cincinnati last week with 704 dollars and was robbed by two acquaintances in Barrel alley near Court street. He hopes to be wiser with future money.
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