Cincinnati Fifth in Murder Rate Debate Sparks Racial Tensions
Cincinnati ranks fifth among US cities for homicide in 1922 per The Spectator figures. Chief Copelaw links high rates to large Negro influx, prompting dispute over prejudice. Report notes 32 of 46 killings were by Negroes, urges Negro policemen to curb crime.
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Turmoil over Bella Donna sparks Southern backlash in Houston
In Houston on June 16, a fierce uproar erupted over the Pola Negri film Bella Donna. Local censor boards barred it while the mayor allowed entry. Colonel Mayfield’s Ku Klux weekly denounces the movie as obscene propaganda endorsing social equality, Latinizing fear, and attacking Protestant American morality.
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White women in love with black men sparks Southern backlash
A polemic warns of rising racial tensions as film depictions show a white woman in love with a Black man. The piece cites Pola Negri and a Houston screening, claiming Jewish influence pushes social equality and advocates violence. It predicts bloodshed and labels the era of depictions a moral catastrophe.
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Cincinnati NAACP Plans Emancipation Day at Zoo
The Cincinnati Branch of the NAACP announces its first Annual Emancipation and Field Day Outing at the Zoological Garden on Saturday September 22 1923. All summer attractions at the Zoo will be open. Watch The Union for details. W H Clinton President E S Johnson Secretary.
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Propaganda Critique Reprinted From Chicago Whip
A Southern authority condemns propaganda as a depraved force. He argues it must be stopped immediately and asserts there is a line beyond which such influence cannot pass despite power and wealth. The Chicago Whip is cited as republishing the original remarks.
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Special N A A C P Meeting Set for July 2 at Union Baptist
A special meeting of the N A A C P Executive Committee will be held Monday night July 2 at Union Baptist Church. The business is described as important and the public is invited to attend.
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Union Baptist Church
Why Cincinnati Delicacy Delays Mention Of Prize Student
A Cincinnati reader questions why Superintendent Condon did not mention Wilda Gunn, winner of two scholarships, during the commencement at Music Hall. The writer notes a desire to respect readers and promises to mail a copy to Condon.
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School Praises Miss Wilda Gunn For Diligent Work
The school commends Miss Wilda Gunn for her steady diligence and reliability, noting her consistent display of ability and the appreciation felt by school officials.
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Wilda Gunn
Medical Convention Promises Public Health Enthusiasm
The Buckeye State Medical Den tal and Pharmaceutical Association met in this city on Thursday June 28 with a public health meeting at Stowe school Friday night at Hotel Sterling. The grand charity ball for Mercy Hospital benefit is planned. The convention stirs strong interest among professionals seeking health law instruction.
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Charming vocalist to perform in recital at Memorial Hall
Madam Nadyne H Roberts Waters, daughter of Mr and Mrs M V Roberts of Wyoming, will appear in recital at Memorial Hall Thursday night with renowned violinist Mr Abram McClenney on the program. She has progressed at the New England Conservatory and built a strong reputation as a brilliant vocalist. She plans several city appearances before returning to Boston next fall.
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Memorial Hall
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Nadyne Roberts Waters
New England Conservatory
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