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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1920
Page
2
A publication urges unity and shared progress among people, emphasizing the value of union, true royalty, and pride as essential to spiritual, material, mental, moral, and political advancement. It stresses working together for the race’s best interests across these dimensions.
A fragmentary motto attributed to Seneca appears as a moral prompt. The line urges reciprocal kindness and ethical behavior, suggesting that actions toward others reflect back on the doer. The short quotation stands as a timeless ethical reminder.
Notice to homeowners in Cincinnati invites lodging offers for August 22 to 26 1920 when 10 to 12 thousand Masons and guests from across the United States are expected for the Imperial Council session hosted by Sinai Temple No 59. Housing committee asks for number of rooms with or without baths and bed configuration. Respond to Noble C S Williams Frank Brown or J W Green with arrangements.
Police in Lexington seek a white man who allegedly sold three Negroes a ten gallon keg of rain water for whisky. They paid 125 dollars. The item warning readers to beware and inspect what is bought as wood alcohol and other dangerous compounds masquerade as whisky.
A Cincinnati reader praises Editor Dabney in a 1920 letter noting God smiles on all he created. The writer, N. C. Madison, questions why Jews were called God’s chosen people and urges African Americans to sacrifice luxuries and save money to earn the title someday.
Princeton Missouri on January 7 reports a man recalling a remarkable nighttime vision from December 19. He says between 9 and 10 o'clock he heard a voice saying Mary look up and saw on the ceiling a picture of his wife holding their infant in her arms. The account emphasizes a perceived supernatural sign during prayer.
In a family recounting a vision, a mother confirms a ceiling image of Anna seen by a child and father. They prayed for the picture to stay until afternoon, then it faded. They cite biblical and theological notes about the Sun standing still, contrasting Joshua and Rev. John Jasper.
Yellow Sky, over 130 years old and long deemed the last heathen in the El Cajon area, has been confirmed by Bishop John J. Cantwell. An elder lived with him a year to learn his language, another year to teach Christianity, and he then chose baptism. He had never worn clothes until mission Indians provided a suit after the service.
The Grand Body of the Colored Railway Employes Benefit Association of America held its tenth annual meeting on January 12 at its Fourth Street headquarters. William E. Smith was elected president, with E A Hunt as vice president E S Dowtin as secretary and Rev E H Blue as treasurer. The president’s address praised lofty ideals, followed by a luncheon at The Palmetto hosted by ex-president Fowler.
Dudley Field Malone and John Haynes Holmes spoke at Copper Union hall under the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. They urged African Americans to abandon Democratic and Republican ballots as a first step toward economic independence and predicted a new universal radical party would field candidates next fall with Black and white worker support.
A late 19th century clipping recounts Robert V. Troy born 1839 in Lorento Virginia and Samuel Troy, his father, a Cincinnati pioneer. It traces the family’s extensive roles in business, politics, education, and religion in Ohio, noting several members as educators and leaders in Cincinnati and Dayton. The Times-Star 1898 clipping highlights six Troy family members employed by major banks as trusted workers, underscoring their community standing.
Lincoln Theatre presents a string of features including Houdini in The Grim Game a high flying stunt film. Ruth AOLAND appears in The Adventures of Ruth with scenes across society Chinatown and crooks den. Other bills include The Trembling Hours The Egg Crate Wallop The Masked Rider Lost in Transit The Sunset Trial and Pearl White in The Black Secret. Country Store every Friday and notices of big pictures to come.
Madam C. J. Walker's Hair Goods available at a new supply station 406 Milton Street residence of Mrs. Gaither Styles. Wholesale and retail for all agents at regular price. Cincinnati area agents and friends invited to inquire by phone Canal 4982-Y. Millinery by Miss Carrie Mason at 1135 Foraker Avenue Walnut Hills. Phone Woodburn 744-L.
An ad offers wording for $1.86 covering any place with no special price. It promotes regular pricing and urges samples first. It instructs to drop postal or phone and notes the agent will call at once. The firm claims ownership of its own building and no rent to pay, with contact Ridge 592-R at 3710 Leeders Ave in Cincinnati.
Washington January 15 advocates urge the establishment of a separate state under the protectorate of the United States to segregate the nation s Negro population. The House Judiciary Committee debated Mason s resolution proposing a nine person commission to outline a plan to promote more harmonious race relations in the United States.
A General Hospital patient died after becoming ill in the evening. An ambulance could not pass through the doors due to her size, prompting Dr. A C Bachmeyer to dispatch a small automobile truck. After hours of effort she was finally quartered in Wark K-3.
A lyric poem contrasts two villages: one white and still on a hill with thatched homes and silent streets, the other below where lights glow and mills hum. In the starry night souls long to join the peaceful hilltop village as prayers rise for departed kin and patience is promised.
A fragment shows a speaker opposing desegregation, suggesting that Black Americans who favor it should emigrate to an island and form their own kingdom. The statement reveals the period's racial hostility and segregationist sentiment without detailing events or speakers.
Printing done cheap for Brown Chapel A M E Mt. Zion M E St John A M E Antioch Bethel Walnut Hills Pilgrim Union St Andrews and others. Entertainment tickets social lawn fetes dances picnics lectures class tickets suppers etc. All entertainment tickets 1 85 per 1600. Also society printing wedding invitations announcements business printing letterheads envelopes business cards 1 85 per 1600. Ridge 395 R Kemper Lane Eberson 2710 Lueders Ave Cincinnati O.
Shelbyville Indiana January 17 Lawrence Rinehart 17 and his brother Roy 14 local high school students were arrested for robbing a department store of 56 dollars and stealing two gold watches valued at 70 dollars from a jewelry store. The youths admitted the thefts saying they stole to fund a lifestyle with wealthy associates.
Mrs. Mary Green, a 46 year old woman reportedly weighing over 500 pounds, is mentioned in a brief description emphasizing her extreme weight.
Mrs Edden Markum completes study of Poro Hair System under Mrs E H Young and is ready to begin business at 625 West Sth Street.
A fragmentary listing shows an address at 1287 Chapel Street near Arms Place with a contact Walnut Hill and a Woodburn 3438 Y telephone reference.
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