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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1919
Page
2
Ownership of The Union Officially Declared in 1919
The Union weekly in Cincinnati Ohio for April 1919 lists W P Dabney as sole owner and editor, with Legal Pub Co as publisher. Business manager is E Yarborough, and the sworn statement dated June 12 1919 before clerk Clarence E Spraul notes a commission expiration in 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
the Union
Cincinnati
Ohio
State of
Hamilton
W. P. Dabney
Legal Pub. Co
E. Pearl Street
E. Yarborough
Ninth Street
Clarence E. Spraul
Heads Will Fall Promised for Old Subscribers
In a fiery note The Union warns that many new subscribers are arriving and plans to sever ties with long‑standing readers who have robbed the paper. The statement stresses mistrust over trust and promises consequences, declaring every dog has its day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Pledge to Save Church From Negroes in Cincinnati
Members of the Seventh Street Business Men's Association at Hotel Munro pledged to Pastor C. W. Collinze of St. Pauls M. E. Church to keep the church for a white congregation and oppose selling to Negroes. A movement reportedly aims to dispose of the landmark, built over 50 years ago for 250000, noted as once the finest edifice west of the Alleghenies. The piece critiques racial obstruction and argues Negro progressiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Street
Cincinnati
Allegheny Mountains
Fighters to Organize in Cincinnati Region
Former service members gathered to plan a broad group for those enlisted between April 6 1917 and November 11 1918 in United States military service. Isadore H Dube chaired the meeting with Harry L Gordon as secretary. The drive aims to unite Cincinnati and vicinity including fund raising echoes from New York City's million dollar push for the Seventy seventh Division. The aim is to promote friendship from service and provide recreational advantages through the local organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cincinnati
Isadore H. Dube
Harry L Gordon
New York City
Organization's Candor On Colored Fighters Sparks Debate
In reply to questions about including colored fighters, the statement asserts ignorance of colored people in the group noting they seldom gain opportunities beyond taxes, war stamps, workhouse, and graveyard offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candor
A Black Bolsheviki and the Notion of Names
An old saying about Black Bolsheviki is discussed while noting a 1848 episode in which a Negro named Duffy was transported from England for leading a faction advocating such doctrines. The piece argues that there is nothing new and that Black people are involved in major matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
England
Mrs Julia A Merchant dies at 81 in 1919
The obituary notes Mrs Julia A Merchant asleep in Jesus on June 13 1919 at 5 30 p m. She was 81 and buried from Zion Baptist Church June 17 1919. A devoted mother and Consistent Christian, her loss is mourned at home church and in the community. Mrs Carrie Reeder is in Detroit on a business and pleasure trip and expected home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia A. Merchant
Jesus
Zion Baptist Church
Cirlc
Carrie Reeder
Detroit
Miss Rethia Fowler Dies After Illness
Elwood Place mourns the death of Miss Rethia Fowler who had been ill for some time and was laid to rest after a burial on Saturday. Nearby, Mr. Isaac Gillispie of Brownville Pa was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Allen last week. Mr. Thomas Helm and Mrs. Francis Brown visited the Gorves family at Glendale, where a lightning strike injured Mr. Helm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rethia Fowler
Isaac Gillispie
Brownville, Pa
R. S. Allen
Thomas Helm
Francis Brown
John Gorves
Glendale
Mr. Helm
Wise choice of spouse for Madam C. J. Walker heir
Lelia Walker Robinson, daughter of Madam C. J. Walker who died with a fortune over one million, married Dr. Wilson, a young Arkansas native and former St. Louis drug store owner now internee at Howard University, within days of her mother's death amid other suitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelia Walker Robinson
C. J. Walker
Dr. Wilson
Arkansas
St. Louis
Howard University
Discussion on Hell Imagery At Knights of Honor Hall
A full discussion on the meaning of Outer Darkness and Knashing of Teeth from Matt 22 13 is scheduled for Sunday June 22 at 3 pm at Knights of Honor Hall. The event invites public attendance with no collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt
Knights of Honor Hall
Mary Thompson Attends Cleveland Niece Edna Dickerson Graduation
Mrs. Mary Thompson of Cleveland attended the graduation of her niece Miss Edna Dickerson last week. Elmwood Church members and friends gave Rev. Henri Browne a birthday surprise on Monday June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Thompson
Cleveland
Edna Dickerson
Elmwood Church
Henri Browne
Grand Lodge of Ohio Annual Session Held in City
The Grand Lodge of Ohio United Knights and Ladies of Honor met June 11 to 13 at Knights of Honor Hall corner Central avenue and George streets. Dr E A Williams served as Supreme Dictator and Protector and nine lodges answered roll call with two absent. Endowment reports paid in full claims for Sir Charles Hooper and Mrs Olive Love with a net balance on hand. Officers elected included Laura E Rowe and Fannie Davis as Grand Protector and Grand Vice Protector, Eva Sanders Grand Chaplain, M A Williams Grand Secretary, R C James Grand Treasurer, Mary E Ware Grand Guide, Bettie Tolbert Grand Guardian, Emma Cherry Grand Sentinel, Katie Rhodes Trustees, and L W Tandy Supreme Representative. Session closed, to meet in Portsmouth in 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Knights and Ladies of Honor of the World
Knights of Honor Hall
Central Avenue
George Streets
E. A. Williams
R. C. James
Lida W. Tandy
Charles Hooper
Olive Love
Laura E. Rowe
Fannie Davis
Eva Sanders
E. H. Braner
M. A. Williams
Mary E Ware
Bettie Tolbert
Grand Guardian
Emma Cherry
Grand Sentinel
Katie Rhodes
W. S. Upshaw
Eunice Carson
Aaron Johnson
C. S. Williams
Supreme Representative
L. W. Tandy
Will Celebrate Knights of Pythias Event at Carthage Fair
Palestine Co. B Knights of Pythias will celebrate at Carthage Fair Grounds on Friday July 4 1919. Welcome home coming for soldiers with speakers General R R Jackson Rev B F Smith Rev A Oliver and Rep A L Beaty. Inspection of Uniform Rank. Each soldier receives a war jewel in the Dress Parade. Dr W T Nelson master ceremonies Captain 8 T Sneed assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine Co. B
Knights of Pythias
Carthage Fair Grounds
Wellcome
R. R. Jackson
B. F. Smith
A. Oliver
A. Lee Beaty
W. T. Nelson
Jones and Labor Union Welcome New Members
The American Federation of Labor welcomes new members amid praise for the National Urban League and its secretary Eugene Knuckle Jones. The article credits the league's efforts with expanding organized labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation OF Labor
Organized
National Urban League
Eugene Knuckle Jones
Mrs John A Taylor to Host Lawn Fete on June 26
Mrs John A Taylor will host a lawn fete at her home on June 26 inviting everyone to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Taylor
Women Missionary Society Trip and Diploma Recipients
Mrs Rosa A Watkins and Misses Ella Brown and Bell Marshall traveled to Springfield Ohio to attend the Women Missionary Society meeting and Watkins planned a visit to Cleveland to see relatives. Mr Alva S Thornton and several others earned diplomas at William Grant High School, while Zenith Bedford received a diploma from the Colored Industrial School in Cincinnati Ohio. The Joint Stock Grocery Co reports improved outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa A. Watkins
Ella Brown
Bell Marshall
Springfield
Ohio
Women Missionary Society
Watkins
Cleveland
Alva S. Thornton
J. Webb
E. E. Estill
K. Fleming
M. Ragans
William Grant High School
Joint Stock Grocery Co
Zenith Bedford
The
Colored Industrial School
Cincinnati
Prison Sentence For Herbert Wright In Europe Murder
Herbert Wright, declared mentally weak, was sentenced to state prison for a term of ten to fifteen years for the murder of James R. Europe. The court cited his impaired mind as a factor in the case and ordered the lengthy confinement to deter further violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Wright
Jas. R
Europe
Ffi
Howard University Professor Delivers Annual Graduates Address
Professor Moore, dean of Howard University in Washington DC, delivered the annual address to the graduates. Mrs Rosa B Monroe of 208 West Sixth Street, who was struck by an auto last Sunday on her way to church is much improved. Mrs Bishop East Ninth Street is on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Howard University
Washington, D. C
Rosa B. Monroe
West Sixth Street
Bishop East
Lincoln Theatre Vaudeville Hits and Misses at Costello Impersonations
Lincoln Theatre presents All New Vaudeville with Julian Costello impersonations and the duo Matlock and Melba from Broadway. Country Store appears each Friday night as part of the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas and
Wilson
Julian Costello
Matlock and
Melba
Broadway
Country Store
Sunday Film Schedule Mixed with Intrigue and Romance
Sunday features Dorothy Dalton in Extravagance a tale of a cruel woman and a judge's harsh judgment. Monday presents Francis Ford in The Silent Mystery with an LKO Comedy. Tuesday showcases Florence Reed in Her Code of Honor while Wednesday voices Anita Stewart in Virtuous Wives. Thursday offers The Hand of Vengeance and a Sennett Comedy. Friday brings Gladys Brockwell in Pitfalls of a Great City a cautionary tale of crime temptation. Saturday stars Ruth Roland in Tiger's Trail a Keystone Comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Dalton
Francis Ford
LKO
United Picture Theatre
Florence Reed
Anita Stewart
Gladys Brockwell
Bargain Opportunity on Five-Year-Old House for Sale
Four sinks and two toilets in a five year old home located at 1728 Hughes St with a nice gas side yard and rear yard. Priced at 2500 dollars with 500 dollars down and balance like rent. For details contact J S Gilagemeyer at 2719 Hackberry St Woodburn 3039.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Gilagemeyer
Hackberry St
Woodburn
Hughes St
Style Economy and Good Fit at Miss Bessie Keller Dressmaker
Miss Bessie Keller, dressmaker, now located at 1297 Chapel Street near Arms Place Walnut Hills, Phone Woodburn 3438-Y, offers convenient fittings and tailored garments. The move positions her shop to better serve clients seeking quality alterations and custom designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.cg
Bessie Keller
For Sale 2 Story Frame House Bargain
Two story frame house with seven rooms offered for sale. Terms available through H. M. Higgins at 2715 Park Ave. for interested buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Higgins
Park Ave
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Mcallister Street
B. Yarbrough
Allister Street
Auspices
Garnet Lodge No
K of P
Cincinnati, Ohio
Carthage
Isaac Paul
Gen’l
George E. Mann
W. Court St
Cincinnati, O
Hartwell Junction
Lockland
Potiscmidi’s
Seventh Avenue Sanitary
W. S
West
WEE Grocery Company
Myrtle Willis
Kenyom Ave
Chico
Bryant Hotel
W. L. Bryant
Mer
7Th St
West Fourth Street
Chio
Ethel Page Jackson
C. H. Austin
Keeper Avenue
Reginald E. Beamon
W. Fifth ST
John
Elmwood Place
Grand Lodge OF Ohio
Portsmouth
T. Sneed
Jones
Covington, KY
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Cora Oliver
Ninth St
Phoebe Allen
Ward Ave
A. Crawford
Bima C. Leach
St. T
Monroe
Barr St
Andrew W. Lee
Chambers
P. A Gifford
Chandler St
T. A. Triplett
Ashland Ave
West Seventh Street
Norman G. Kerr
Anna Howard Matthews
Innati
Lincoln Theatre
Mrs. Fannie Ll. Brown
Mme. D. L. Butler
Elmore Street
Cumminsville
Ruth Roland
Keystone
Chapel Street
Near Arms Place
Walnut Hills
Phong Woodburn
A. Sanders
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