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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1921
Page
2
The Union announces subscription rates and addresses for publication in Cincinnati Ohio. It emphasizes unity pride and collaboration across spiritual material mental moral and political areas with a Seneca quote about reciprocity.
The Commercial Tribune reports alarming scenes as intelligent looking Black men surveil the Hoit home, a carload of armed Negroes blocks the street, and neighbors recall notes left at the residence. The piece warns of race riots and dangerous public sentiment fostered by sensational reporting.
County Clerk Wesselman notes misdemeanors fall while major felonies surge due to prohibition and economic malaise. Indictments show four first degree murder cases in 1919 and 1920, plus 14260 second degree murders, six manslaughters, 64 violent indictments, 122 robberies, 154 burglaries, 23 embezzlements, and 130 grand larcenies, all up from the prior year.
People deprived of their customary stimulants turn to dangerous substitutes such as stove polish and wood alcohol. The piece links this shift to a rise in serious crimes and questions societal responses.
William Dublin a Black man arrested after his wife’s mutilated body was found in bed today confessed to the murder with an ax near Crown Point in 1917. He said she appeared older than her 25 wedding age and that he later went fishing with two friends. The report reflects on race, gender and social attitudes of the era, interweaving sensational commentary with political notes about Negro Republicans and the Virginia Lily Black conventions.
In Milwaukee two thousand delegates at the International Walther League convention denounce cars as the chief cause of vice among girls, with a U S Army chaplain calling for European courtship models while noting automobiles are scarce among colored girls and mostly owned by married men and ministers.
Warrensburg Missouri July 18 Richard Johnson a 68 year old retired farmer was seized stripped and whipped by three masked men returning from work on his son's farm near here. The Johnson case marks the fifty nth tar and whip incident reported in scattered Southern areas Saturday and Sunday nights prompting speculation of an active agency.
In Norfolk Virginia on July 14 three accredited Negro delegates attended the Republican state convention while several Negro delegations were barred. Police guarded the doors as Joseph R Pollard of Richmond led a group seeking a U S Senate seat last year and they held a meeting to announce their position.
In Miami on July 18 the Dade County Grand Jury opened an inquiry into the kidnapping of Rev. Philip S. Irwin pastor of Stagnos Episcopal Church. The assault involved whipping and feathering before he was dumped from a car into a major street. Irwin’s alleged defense of racial equality sparked the attack. The judge urged restraint and cited tradition, while Irwin vowed to stay and continue his ministry despite threats.
Fires at Negro prowler alarmed Albert Holz at 18 Richmond street as a thief prowled his garage. A Negro leaped through a window and Lt. Joseph Arata shot him after being summoned. Intruder escaped. Mrs. Margaret Holz, wife of Albert, had killed Walter Haynes last week after alleged insult. The writer claims bias risks misrepresentation of events.
Advertising is declared the best and most successful form, and colored churches and lodges may someday recognize that fact.
Mary L. McLendon leading Georgia Woman's Suffrage Association appeals to the 1921 General Assembly to pass enabling acts allowing Georgia women to vote under the federal amendment. The letter notes Georgia and Mississippi delayed voting without state laws, cites Harding's inaugural stance on equal rights, and asks legislators to support bills to enfranchise all women and oppose disenfranchisement.
Health exposition at Music Hall runs October 15 to 22 showcasing new ideas features and methods of health preservation. Emphasizes education for colored citizens and urges their participation in the opportunity offered by the exposition.
Telegraph drive in Congress member Israel M Foster backs House Resolution No 13 to punish lynching and riot participants as a federal crime. Chocianati Branch campaigns for passage urging public help.
Lincoln Theatre presents Maurice Tournieur Treasure Island with pirates and mutiny at the Benbow Inn. Also Sky Ranger, What Becomes of the Child Ren, Prince Chap, Fatty Arbuckle in The Round Up, Hands Off with Tom Mix, and Country Store.
A Cincinnati reader urges urgent action after a race murder, praising the editor for truth and calling for funds to hire top counsel for the grieving mother. The letter notes national race groups taking interest and asks readers to attend the upcoming meeting Monday night.
A seven room house at 832 Laurel Street offered for sale. See the owner after 3 p.m. Great chance for a nice home.
Two five room bungalows with modern bath, laundry, furnace and electric lights for sale in the best Lincoln Avenue block. Numbers 1230 and 1234 offer a small cash payment with balance as rent. Phone Woodburn 34629 for details.
The Thompson family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness after the loss of Eddie D. Thompson. Special thanks to Mrs. Munes for consoling remarks, the Daniels & Co. for astral designs, and Rankins & Bros. funeral directors for their efficient service. Mrs Elberta Phillips Thompson, wife. Mrs Ella Thompson, mother.
J E Nickelburg press secretary of the American Luther Publicity Bureau urged paid newspaper advertising by ministers and churches to fight lax morals. He said clergy now see the value of working with newspapers and that no agency is more impartial to the church than the press, countering laity prejudice.
Advancement of Colored People announces that the Birth of a Nation film was stopped in Los Angeles and California after legal action by Burton Ceruti, the LA branch adviser, and that owner W H Clune agreed to destroy the movie.
Mrs J C Hughes listed at 1610 Lincoln Ave as the agent for Hot Springs men’s thol soap.
Ad offers one thousand printed cards for 1.85 with delivery to any place and no special requirements. Seller claims regular price and invites samples, asks to drop a postal or phone, promises an agent will call, and notes ownership of their own building with no rent.
Mrs. Thos Easily hosts J Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower headquarters at 652 Kenyon Avenue promising scalp treatment and hair growth under all conditions. Goods available wholesale and retail.
A Cincinnati printer advertises low prices for business cards ten hundred at 2.25 and offers wording for letters, envelopes, bill heads, dodgers, society printing, wedding invitations, announcements, dances, and parties. Church printing noted. Ridge 592 phone and agent will call with samples. 3710 Lueders Ave. Cincinnati.
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