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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1921
Page
2
The item presents the editor’s address at 170 McAllister Street Cincinnati Ohio and outlines subscription rates and the paper’s aims. It emphasizes unity loyalty and communal improvement spiritually materially mentally morally and politically. It includes a motto about reciprocity and collective responsibility.
The Ohio Federation of Colored Women's Clubs will hold its annual convention at Allen Temple on July 5 6 and 7. Several prominent women will attend. Meetings open to the public and meals will be served.
President Harding urged by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to back concrete action. The Boston Post notes his April Congress address and pushes him to support Congressman Tinkham’s fight for a free ballot for Black and white voters in the South, arguing it would yield practical political gains and stronger representation. Massachusetts and Pennsylvania Republican committees have endorsed Tinkham’s contest.
Mrs Bessie Johnson 2% years old surrendered at First District police station after confessing to shooting Elizabeth Shedd 44 on Wade street. Witnesses said the shooting occurred at the door of Johnson's apartment. Shedd died en route to General Hospital. Johnson is held on suspicion. both parties described as colored.
Roland Aby, 20, Northwestern University student, declared dead yesterday, began today a study for the Society of Psychial Research detailing his five minutes in the land of death. He describes a world beyond and plans to share his account in a forthcoming paper.
Lyceum Theatre lists a week of shows from July 3 to 10 featuring TH TRUTH ABOUT YOUR HUSBAND, AUS TIN'S ALL-STAR PLAYERS with Jimmy Cox and Baby Cox, Prince Chap, George Welsh in DYNAMITE ALLAN, Cecil B. DeMille's SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT with Gloria Swanson, Wm S. Hart in POPPIE GIRL'S HUSBAND and THUNDERBOLT JACK, Road Demon, and Chas. Ray in THE OLD SWIMMIN HOLE with a water scene.
Aby recounted a vivid near death experience describing a radiant realm with colors, beings, and music reminiscent of ballet dancers. He was pronounced dead by Coast Guard Captain Charles Carland after a canoe capsized. He suggested consciousness may continue after death and reflected on racial imagery and social positions in the afterworld.
Cheating alleged in Leslie County teacher exams at Hyden on May 26 and 21 led State Superintendent George Colvin to discard the papers and order a new test. Affidavits claim widespread collaboration and examiner help. This marks the third examination discarded in three days, following Anderson and Taylor counties.
A fragment hints at racial bias in newspaper coverage with a remark that if the subjects had been colored, major dailies would have splashed banner headlines. The line implies selective emphasis based on race and suggests there were stark editorial double standards.
Adeline eight year old daughter of John College instrument maker at 2668 Lehman road escaped harm when an unidentified man pursued her on the head of the Liberty Street steps Price Hill. The attacker halted and disappeared over the hillside as she screamed and fled.
A Black man in New Jersey faces heat over fatal harm to a white girl in what is described as revenge linked to his son’s mistreatment. In Detroit a white woman stands trial for a serious incident involving a six year old boy, driven by anger at the boy’s father over a business deal.
Fifty years ago in Cincinnati Jesse Fossett Samuel Lewis and William Buckner were nominated as candidates for Trustees of the Western Schoolhouse District by the Independents per The Commercial Tribune.
A shot fired by a Black man at Mrs. T Dovie Johnson near 127 Mound Street missed its mark and grazed George Sopher on 515 Elizabeth Street as he stood in his front yard. The assailant, said to target the woman in revenge, fled the scene after confronting Mrs. Johnson and Eliza beth on Mound Streets.
A Midwest woman visiting New York recalls a dance she first learned as a teen in Ohio, noting its roots in a cake walk taught by Negro dancers. The tale contrasts New York novelty with overlooked origins and shared cultural threads.
Fullerton notes how many popular dances and songs, including the shimmy, originated in Negro culture. He cites the Balmoral story, Queen Victoria, and the spread of dances across America from Charleston to New Orleans, highlighting credited Black artists and the lasting influence on American entertainment.
Mrs Lucille Blackburn of Madisonville completed the course in Poro hair and scalp treatment, instructed by Mrs Ollie M SANDERA.
Mrs Mary Cartwright finishes the Poro hair and scalp treatment course under instruction by Mrs M Sanders.
Mrs. Wright operates a confectionery at 26 John Street offering cream soft drinks and candies of all kinds. Stop in to refresh yourself.
Two five room bungalows in prime Lincoln Avenue square with up to date features including tab laundry furnace and electric lights. Addresses 1230 and 1234 Lincoln Ave. For rent arrange cash balance and phone Woodburn 2029.
Neatly furnished room available by the week at 526 Clinton Street. Call West 1047 L for details.
Four room flat for rent at 5317 Whetsel Ave Madisonville featuring modern conveniences. Nearby streets and public amenities noted. Suitable for families or roommates seeking convenient city living.
A neatly furnished single room is for rent at 2058 Kerper Avenue in West Hollywood. Modern conveniences are available and inquiries should contact Wollen at 2080-1.
An old classified style ad offers delivery for a stated price and prompts readers to call or see representatives. It references a rampies and a per building pricing line, indicating per-location availability. The text is garbled and fragmented but implies prompt service and contact options.
An advertisement offers one thousand printed cards for 1.86 delivered anywhere with no special charges. It urges to see samples first and drop a postal note or have an agent call. Ebbersole Printing Co owns their building and avoids rent, located at 2710 Leeders Ave Ridge 592 in Cincinnati.
An advertisement offers Wonderful Hair Grower by Wonderful Hair Grower Co. J Walker’s product for treating scalps and growing hair. It claims effectiveness under various solutions and mentions both Winolesare and refer ads, with address 653 Kenyon Avenue.
Printing done cheap for business cards and stationery. 1000 cards or entertainment tickets for 2.25. Wording adaptable for letter heads envelopes bill heads dodgers and more. Church printing and social notices a specialty. Call Ridge 692 or visit 1710 Succers Ave. Cincinnati.
Mrs J C Hughes of 1010 Lincoln Ave is listed as agent for Hot Springs soap products under the name W H Agent for Hot Springs Men thol Soap.
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