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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1920
Page
2
Readable fragments show a union related item with unclear name and dates. The fragment hints at organizational action or meeting notice but lacks specifics. Names, places, and concrete details are absent or unreadable.
A postcard advertisement promotes buying undeveloped Cherry Grove lots with promises of free development and easy terms from Homestead Development Association in Cincinnati. The notice also reports Mr. Chas H. Greenup, nephew of Prof. A N Quarles, died in Vancouver, and Mrs. Ethel Wynn will sing at Union Baptist Church in Covington.
A Madisonville notice describes Mr Clarence Jones and his Chicago wife being entertained by relatives and friends. It also advertises a free lecture by Thos E Banks at Knights of Honor Hall on Sunday March 14 at 3 PM with no collection.
Mrs. Frank A. B. Hall has improved and is now convalescent after illness. Family and friends report gradual recovery and hope for full strength in coming weeks.
Mrs Susie West and Miss Carrie Glenn of Walnut Hills are ill. The Senior Girl Scouts defeated Wilberforce in a Friday basketball game with many visitors entertained. Dr O Connell speaks March 18 at Park Street M E Church. The NAACP sponsors the speaker Frank Wise. Tickets available for a timely address addressing race issues.
Mrs J Van Turner hosted a birthday gathering for daughter in law Laura Willis and husband J Van Turner at 3148 Gaff Avenue Walnut Hills. Attendees included Jennie Hendricks Hattie Plenty John Hodges Susie Starrs Caroline Salee Bertha Pinkston Ora Fields Leila Davis Gertrude Sneed Elizabeth Sneed and Julius Starrs. Gifts were plentiful and twenty were seated for the meal. The Pullman Porters gave Rev E H Blue a nearly hundred dollar purse to buy a ministerial suit. Minnie Waite of Cartersville Ga visits brother M D.
Horace Sudduth, the agent, sold Mrs. Joseph L. Jones a nine room St Louis flat at 670 Omaha Avondale to Henry and Hattie Colvin for residence and income. He sold to Mrs Minnie and Grace Maddix a six room at 49 Churchill Ave for C W Broemann as investment. He also sold to Leonard Evans a twelve room house at 754 Barr St after moving from Clarke County Ky. Mrs Laura Anna Sales bought an eight room at 740 Barr St to move in within 30 days. He sold Mr Minnes for J C Thieme lots on Pendery Ave and Oak St in Wyoming Ohio.
Senator Warren G Harding predicts a break in the solid South at a Columbus Republican rally. The piece reflects on past presidents Hayes Garfield McKinley Roosevelt Taft and their attempts to win Southern support, noting ongoing lynchings and Democratic voting patterns while examining Southern policy and ex-Confederate influence.
The Cleveland Advocate comments that Harding’s Southern policy failed to break the solid South, noting Taft’s Supreme Court appointments and lingering white supremacy. It argues the South’s loyalty to Democrats persists, with only Grant’s army denting Bourbon Democracy and labeling Senator Harding as chasing a will-o’-the-wisp.
H. Hayes, chairman of the National Republican Committee, address at Columbia Club luncheon in Chicago denounces lynching as a crime under any circumstances. Attendees include Governor Goodrich and ex-Senator Beveridge among national and local figures. Hayes urges equality of opportunity and accountability.
An old style classified insert touts a hair restorer from Madam Reeder promising wonderful and speedy results. It markets affordable delivery and direct agent calls, emphasizing no rent for the advertiser and promoting sample viewing before purchase. The notice also mentions K. Ebersole Printing Co. and a basic order flow.
Boston based engineer W H Dam mond, a former Detroit and England resident and the first Afro American C E graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, plans a Cuban sugar factory of five steel buildings 200 by 260 feet with a 105 foot tallest tower. He has designed steel work for bridges and major buildings in the United States and Canada, including London hotels, Bangor Opera House, and a Cambridge garage.
Mrs. Hassie Hamilton finished the Poro System Course taught by Mrs. Mattie Brooks. She resides at 2822 Alms Place.
A fragmented text hints at a dramatic, humorous proposal and sharp social banter. The speaker dismisses male stereotypes as dull and imagines a dramatic response to a future remark, implying a lively, if partial, social exchange.
Printing done cheap for churches and societies including tickets for entertainment events such as socials dances picnics lectures and suppers. Also wedding invitations announcements business printing letterheads envelopes and cards priced at 1.85 per 1000 with home delivery and sample prints.
The Railway Men's International Benevolent Industrial Association Local 103 of Cincinnati launches a recruitment drive for Colored Railroad Men of every craft in railway service. Applications accepted at 515 West Fifth St with officers listed. Local society notes report multiple health and personal updates, including illnesses and social visits across Cincinnati.
Indianapolis report from March 5 notes Hayes facing a challenge in a forthcoming event. Edgar G. Brown writes a brief column introducing Hayes and hinting at a competitive matchup.
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