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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1923
Page
2
The Union urges loyalty and pride among readers to uplift the race spiritually, materially, mentally, morally and politically. It emphasizes working together for shared interests and mutual uplift, promising that what you do for others others will do for you.
In Blanford four hundred miners meet and issue an ultimatum that all Negroes in the area must leave after alleged crimes against women and children. Heads of households have until next Wednesday to depart while unmarried Negroes face a 7 PM exit. The Prosecutor urges cooperation to identify the offender with a midnight deadline. if not produced, banishment for the entire Negro population.
The statement asserts the guilty man is a coke fiend or lunatic and bears sole responsibility. The innocent should not suffer for the guilty.
Davenport Iowa report of a man who discarded two cards and drew a royal flush jack and ten of spades, then died of a paralytic stroke while reaching for chips. The piece muses on fate and death amid dime-store philosophy and church versus jail contrasts.
In New York speculation centers on spiritual love as a factor in the suicide of Rev. Dr. Percy Gordon, assistant rector at St. Bartholomew's. The woman, about 50, is said to be the daughter of a clergyman and traveled to Paris with the rector last month. They reportedly met at Havre by the minister's son who urged their return to America.
Phraseplay explores naming shifts in affection as language and culture evolve. playful word fusion highlights how labels reflect perception, while enduring feelings persist beyond titles.
Boston January 13 1923 the National Equal Rights League secretary and Harvard graduate denounces Harvard College roomer rejection of Roscoe C Brace Jr on race grounds calling it a denial of equal rights and democracy urging President Lowell and the Harvard board to stop the practice and end color discrimination
Washington audience hears Dunbar High School figure denounce Howard for abandoning the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill fight. He accuses Howard of evasion and mudslinging, cites letters to Senator Dupont, and urges black leaders to uphold race service over personal gain.
Quotation laden fragment notes wiles of women outmatching masculine wisdom. It recalls Shakespeare's line about trusting love though aware of lies, suggesting a playful, era voice on gender and truth.
J W Mitchell minister of Zion United Baptist Church was convicted of violating prohibition laws and had his license to perform marriages revoked by Judge N R Gillilang in Probate Court today in Portsmouth Ohio. A 40 gallon whiskey still was found in his country home. The preacher is jailed and quotes suggesting Jesus could make wine.
Galway reports a grim incident amid Ireland's civil strife as a laborer who sold a litter of pits for £40 is slain by raiders after delivering the money. In a chilling twist his own son, disguised, seizes an ax and kills him, revealing the dead man was the laborer’s second son.
The story describes a mob near Ragsdale’s home being repulsed, an arrest for Ragsdale’s murder sent to Muskogee, and deputy sheriffs killing Ragsdale after driving him far from town. Wealthy doctor James W. Rawls is arrested in Sapulpa on murder charges linked to the same mob violence. White residents fear “protective” orders will expose homes of the two Black men.
Samuel Lehman announced on Wednesday that Joseph A. Helmers, cashier for three years, is elected to the bank's Board of Directors. Helmers, 33, began as a messenger 15 years ago and was praised for faithfulness. he lives at 2136 Burnet Avenue with his wife and three daughters.
Hawaii's only woman candidate for the territorial Legislature, Mrs. Woolsey, charmed a Democratic rally with a hula performance in native costume. She led in a spiritual campaign speech, won the Democratic primary by a large margin, and appears set to attract votes from her former partner.
William Ragsdale a Muskogee based wealthy Negro undertaker and heir to his Creek mother's estate was killed by a deputy sheriff while allegedly being taken to Sapulpa to face a vague charge tied to rioting against well to do colored residents. Witnesses affirm his presence before during and after Sapulpa violence.
A joint session of the Sunday School mass meeting of Precinct A B C of the First Baptist District Sunday School Institute in Chico met at Zion Baptist Church on Sunday January 21. Precinct A featured the N Y Sacred Band and the Antioch M G Choral Club with two Union Sunday School selections. Precinct B showcased instrumental work and Precinct C included a strong address on Men s Bible Class and a reading. Sister Clara P P Nelson district president spoke, with Y W Y M C A ministers also contributing. The popularity contest crowned L E Brown as Precinct A president. Precinct A reported 230.76, Precinct B 25.05, Precinct C 15 led by Sister Rife. The revival for attendance was won by Mrs Rife of Precinct B.
Pasadena California entry notes a centenarian, aged Philo sopher, claiming long life comes from chewing tobacco and a simple approach to living. The piece presents a brief reminiscence from a man who has reached 105, offering timeless advice for others.
Lincoln Theatre presents Western speed Fox special with Buck Jones and a Mack Sennett comedy Hard Knocks and Love Taps. Zane Grey Last Trail romance of outlaw terror and a dam fight. Educational comedy Hohns Pohnyou and Breezy Bob western, Yellow Stain Fox, Captain Kid with Eddie Polo.
The Times Star profiles Charles F. Ames of Pasadena born in 1818, still active at 105, famed as Uncle Charlie. He recalls working with Daniel Webster, moved to Mississippi, then California with Kratka, and quips a whisky gift would suit him. He speaks candidly on life, tobacco, liquor, and a troubled marriage.
Mrs M E Patton listed with PORO SYSTEM at 314 Chestnut Street Newport Kentucky in a brief public notice. The fragment provides a name and address and a system reference, indicating a local notice or directory entry.
An old ad offers Viet Madem Reeder's Hair Parlor as the place to try a new hair restorer. It mentions agents to handle sales, braid and switches made from combings, with contact numbers Wood corm 8452 and 8702 Alms Pisce in Walnut Hills.
A dated Chicago style classified notice offers one thousand printed cards for 3.50 delivered anywhere with no special wording. It invites readers to sample first and drop a postal or phone call for an agent to call. The firm touts owning their building and no rent, with contact Ridge 692 and 710 Leaeders Ave Cincinnati.
An old advertisement promotes a $2.69 price for a telelvered item with no extras, urging customers not to pay more and to visit the seller's own building. It mentions contact as K. Ebersole PTG. OG. and provides a phone ridge 592 plus an address in Cincinnati at 16 Lueders Ave.
Local printer advertises business cards from 2.50 per 1000 with any wording and specialized church printing. Also offers invitations, announcements, envelopes, bill heads and party details. Entertainment tickets 2.25 per 1000. Samples available by calling 393 and LIBBERSOLE at 10 Leeders Ave Cincinnati.
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