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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1921
Page
2
The Union outlines its purpose to disseminate news and teach unity among readers. It stresses loyalty, pride, and collective effort for spiritual, material, mental, moral, and political betterment, citing the golden rule as guiding principle.
L E Brown urges Precinct A to elevate its Sunday School vision as a frontline effort for revival education and missions. He argues the Bible must be central in homes, warns against neglect, and calls for strong leaders and front-line engagement as officers are elected: Brown president Moore VP Grisby VP Graves secretary Mullen assistant secretary Williams treasurer.
The Appeal of St Paul Minnesota praises editor J J Adams as a strong voice against segregation and Jim Crowism, calling the paper one of the greatest on race issues and defending equal rights with unwavering stance.
The Lyceum Theatre presents Creole Belles in vaudeville with funny comedy and songs, plus Mae Murray in The Right to Love Monday and Tuesday June 20 and 21. Also a Country Store program and Behold in Wife, Thunderbolt Jack serial, Handicap horse thriller, and The Servant Question select feature.
A large Sunday crowd gathered at Washington Terrace for the unveiling of the J. G. Schmidlapp memorial. Principal Russell presided as K. W. Campbell, donor and noted businessman, paid tribute to Schmidlapp. Major R. R. Moton, president of Tuskegee, delivered a noteworthy speech excerpt.
Major Moton lauds Mr. Schmidlapp for aiding his people and stresses faith in self and race. He warns against self-hatred, urges prudence, thrift, staying in America, and maintaining belief in white friends while insisting on dignity and divine guidance.
The Colored Industrial School held its annual commencement at Emery Auditorium Tuesday night with a large crowd praising Superintendent Decatur and the teachers. Judge Robert L. Marx delivered an enthusiastic address on “The Opportunity of the Prepared Citizen,” and diplomas were handed by Decatur as the board of trustees for 1921 1922 was announced including Jones Cox Anderson Worthington Campbell Fultone Haya Jones Kemper Lewis Anderson Russell.
A 72 year old woman, described as respectable, was dragged into the private office of S. Kotsen's supply house at 2126 28 West Columbia Avenue and brutally raped. The attack left her permanently injured after complications from a prior operation and hemorrhages. a white man identified as 5 Kotsen, head of the firm, is held without ball as the city reels from the case.
The St Louis Argis reports a Philadelphia incident where a colored man Koisen was accused of rape after a 72 year old white woman was assaulted in a store. Despite evidence, a magistrate released him on bail the first time, prompting Attorney Norris to file a second warrant for rape. Civil damages of ten thousand dollars are pursued by Lewis Norris partners at 1508 Lombard street.
Washington reports that with Haiti's president's approval Secretary Denby ordered Haitian Civil Courts stripped of jurisdiction over offenses against the government or U.S. forces. Navy says civil courts fail to convict, amid rising revolutionary propaganda and fears of unrest on the island. The measure aims to deter incitement and ensure restrained, unbiased trials for libel and disorder.
The article notes a shift where marines in Haiti assume control of civil courts in cases involving them. It questions the fairness of trials for Black defendants and cites Secretary Denby praising a military tribunal as unbiased, while contrasting with perceived prejudice in white American society.
The Lincoln Theatre announces a week of film programs from June Sunday the 19th to Saturday the 25th featuring TOM MIX in The Heart of Texas Ryan and other Westerns, serials, love romance dramas, Fox specials with SHERLEY MASON, Grace Conard, Dorothy Dalton, Ruth Roland, and Pearl White.
Two white men are held for alleged attack on a Negro girl in Richmond. Crowds of angry Black residents gathered as police and plain clothes officers dispersed the scene. The two men face a hearing today amid fears of a race riot.
An advertisement offering an ideal lodging place on Ninth Street La for men and young men. It promises all modern conveniences with rooms priced at $2.00.
For sale now a great bargain offering two 5 room bungalows on Lincoln Ave W. H. Numbers 1230 and 1234. Up to date with bath laundry furnace and electric lights. Located in the best square. Small amount cash balance via agent. Phone Woodburn 2037.
A neatly furnished room is available by the week at 520 Clinton Street. Call West 1047-L for details and pricing.
Four room flat for rent with modern conveniences located at 5317 Whetsel Ave Madisonville. Includes updated features and accessible amenities for tenants seeking a practical living space in a residential neighborhood.
A for sale notice advertises a seven room house at 822 Laurel Street. The owner can be seen at night. The item promotes a great chance for a nice home.
A neatly furnished room is available for rent at 2058 Kerper Avenue with modern conveniences. Contact West Haven resident Wollen at 2080-L for inquiries.
Mrs J C Hughes at 1010 Lincoln Avenue acts as agent for Hot Springs soap products offered by W H Agent for Hot Springs Men thol Soap.
Advertises printing service offering one thousand cards with any wording for 2.25 delivered anywhere. Claims regular price and no higher charges. Invites samples first, with postal reply or phone contact. States ownership of own building and 20 tent.
A fragmentary classified style notice from K. Ebersole Printing Co announces printing services for $1.86 and urges contact by phone. Address at R710 Leeders Avenue in Cincinnati is listed along with a Ridge number. The text is garbled and lacks complete details.
Wonderful Hair Grower Co. J Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower is available from Mrs. Thos. Easily who opened headquarters for scalp treatment and hair growth under all conditions. Goods sold wholesale and retail at 653 Kenyon Avenue.
Printing done cheap. 1000 business cards for 2.25 with various wording. Also letter heads envelopes bill heads and dodgers. Society printing wedding invitations announcements dances and parties. Church printing a2 specialty. Entertainment tickets 2.25 per 1000. Call for samples Ridge 692. K L Ebersole 3710 Lueders Ave Cincinnati Ohio.
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