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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1920
Page
2
The publication aims to spread news while fostering union among readers. It emphasizes loyalty, pride, and collective work for the race’s spiritual, material, mental, moral, and political improvement.
A brief reflective note cites a moral maxim from Geneca about reciprocal behavior. The piece emphasizes ethical reciprocity and communal responsibility, inviting readers to consider how actions toward others shape responses in return.
The Tent Social and Open Air Concert for the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society last Wednesday at 2918 Park Avenue was a marked success. More than $50 was raised, with notable attendees including Mr. J. P. Jetton and Mrs. Neal of Dayton, and Prof. W. P. Dabney of The Union.
Will Munroe funeral planned from Park St Church Friday at 2 p m. He made a January 19 will leaving $5 to his brother Thomas J Munroe and two diamond studs to his mother in law Corella Kenner. He gave his residence occupancy to Kenner until sale and left the rest of his estate to Mrs Kenner, sister Mary Potter, niece Anna B Roberts and niece Gertrude M Allen. A codicil dated July 26 grants occupancy rights to Mrs Kenner.
Chas. Poston spent Sunday at College Corner. Mrs. Culpher left for the State Convention of The Court. Mrs. Spilles entertains Mrs Brown of Macon Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Brock at Mackinaw Island. William Owsley returned from a pleasant visit. B Baxter to depart for Richmond Ky. Richard Price of Detroit visiting relatives. Policeman Walker's wife ill. Mrs. Withite visiting in Louisville Ky. Mrs. L. Williams and Mrs. M. Walker in Covington Ky Sunday. Dorch left for Birmingham Ala. Augustus Brooks of Dayton is seriously ill. George Brock to join wife at Mackinaw Island. Mary Maham visited relatives Sunday.
At Lincoln Theatre audiences are invited to enjoy daily feature photoplays. Houdini the Great stars in Terror Island, filmed in the South Seas with Native cast members. Other offerings include Mrs Temple's Tele Gram, The Whirl Wind, The Amateur Wife, Lombardi Ltd, Say Young Fellow, Would You Forgive, The Third Eye, The Border Raid, and acts by Billy West. A daily feature program promises entertainment and laughs.
Sunday Bryant Washburn stars in Too Much Johnson at Paramount. Ruth Clifford appears in The Amazing Woman. Tuesday brings Lila Lee in Rustling a Bride. Wednesday and Thursday feature Theda Bara in La Belle Rousse. Friday Pauline Frederick stars in A Woman's Weapon. Saturday offers Out of a Shadow. Plus a big Tuesday grocery giveaway and all new vaudeville with House & House Melba the Great and Wallace & Wallace.
Ad urging young women to seek help at the Evangeline Home. Instruction by Adj. Lillian Wright of West Sixth Street promotes a welcoming refuge for those in trouble or need.
Public confidence established as visitors from across the country tour the property. Development by Homestead Development Association at 46 Washington Terrace is rapid with land cleared and trees planted. Local representatives list contact numbers and praise the enterprise, predicting a garden spot future with ideal location, climate, water, and soil. Among recent visitors are Mrs Cora Stan ton and sister, Mr Thomas S Daniel, Mr Eugene Morton, Rev RH Davis, and others from Cincinnati and City.
A reminiscence about a boy named Billy posing with his head on his hand and his father’s mixed reaction. The piece shifts to a jaunt through advertising, arguing that everyone believes in advertising and that honest people seek it while the dishonest fear it. The narrator notes class and ownership attitudes and ends with a folksy line about government ownership.
Springfield Ky July 23 Robert Logan an 18 year old Negro taken to Louisville for safekeeping after the February killing of Joe Colvin 20 son of E I Colvin a blacksmith was brought back for trial at a special Washington Circuit Court session. Troops with loaded rifles and machine gun squads are stationed around the courthouse. The mob is not needed and the courts will not be too easy on him.
Paris reports that in the second year of the Versailles peace at least ten wars are ongoing across Europe and the Near and Far East. About four million soldiers are engaged, matching the peak numbers of World War I, highlighting the fragile state of global peace and the likelihood of renewed conflict.
Samuel W. Gordon, a longtime black messenger for New Jersey governors, left an estimated $120000 estate to his widow in a will probated Friday. Gordon died July 11 at McKinley Hospital. The obituary notes that many save little, despite ability to earn.
Two rooms with garden for rent at 4924 Gulow Street Cumminsville. Contact Ben Lewis.
A distressed speaker narrates escalating anger toward a coffin seller who blocks gun purchase with red tape and hints of revenge. He remembers a past dispute, notes daily street confrontations, and contemplates violent action to stop the harassment, wondering if revenge is justified.
ACORE excerpt quotes Cochran, the New York orator, criticizing federal enforcement of morality and questioning southern policy on the Negro question. He suggests recalling local self-government and warns of a dangerous precedent if morality is imposed by force.
Frank Smith, 19, pleaded guilty to attacking a Vassar graduate on June and was sentenced today by County Judge Arnold to twenty years in Sing Sing prison in Poughkeepsie New York.
Los Angeles July 23 Muse Gibson a Negro prisoner sentenced to be hanged for the murder of Roy Trapp a Fullerton California rancher has confessed to seven murders The prisoner demands immediate execution or else he will commit more killings referencing seven notables in his confession.
An advertisement offers thousand cares printed at 155 dollars delivered anywhere. No special charges. Regular price. Warns readers to see samples first. Encourages dropping a postal or phone request. An agent will call. Mentions owning their own building with no rent. Contact K Ebersole Printing Co Cincinnati Ohio Ridge 693 R 3710 Smeders Ave.
An agent named Mrs Jennie Mary McPheeters represents West End Dry Cleaners located at 23070 Kerper Avenue. Contact Woodburn 4855-Y for services.
Job notice seeking typesetters and printers. Contact J D Locker at 1730 West Sight Street or by phone West 6483 for work opportunities or inquiries.
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