05 May 1923
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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1923
Page
1
A fourteen year old girl recounts a brutal attempted abduction in Columbia Missouri. A Black man was seized on a bridge and hanged by a mob amid cries of justice. The account notes racial stereotypes and questions local officials handling of the incident.
Boston Daily Plays criticizes a panel of eight eminent American artists for denying New York sculptor Augusta Savage entry to the Fontainebleau School of Fine Arts in France because of race. The editorial argues France accepts all colors and condemns Americans spreading race hatred abroad, quoting Monroe Trotter on democracy and betrayal.
John Mitchell Jr a Virginia banker and head of the Knights of Pythias was convicted and sentenced. He has applied for a new trial placing the matter before the court for relief.
Edwin Samuels, 28, of 108 West 144th Street, attempted to force marriage on Florence Simms, 24, at 21 West 137th Street. After firing three shots at her he shot himself, dying before Dr. Carney arrived. Simms escaped, locking the door from outside.
Detectives Boyle and Nelson rushed to the scene after a call to West 135th Police Station. They warned the man hanging from the edge to wait, and Samuels uttered a final goodbye before letting go.
A large audience attended the U N A meeting at the Emery Auditorium. Garvey spoke eloquently about the cause and is preparing for a world tour. President Ware received compliments for the work and preparations by officials.
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