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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1919
Page
2
The Union outlines its aim to promote loyalty and shared interests among readers. It argues for local unity and civic responsibility, urging support for cooperation across spiritual, material, mental, moral, and political spheres. It also touches on Japan and League of Nations policy in a broader global context.
Chillicothe May 6 authorities report a 200 strong demonstration in front of Major General Glenn headquarters led to a halted mutiny plan. Major McDonald warned court martial for those found mutinous while Colored Soldiers detained for labor at camps across the South face harsh treatment and confinement. The piece laments wartime sacrifice and enduring prejudice at home.
Extract summarizes President Wilsons compromise with Japan as pivotal to the League of Nations. It argues Japan held the cards, used public martyrdom over race equality to strengthen its position, and notes Britain France America Italy gains. It also describes Japans rising power and regional threats in Asia.
In Tokyo, Marquis Okuma and allied thinkers urge ending racial discrimination as a humanitarian goal. They warn imperialists fear white dominance after Allied victory and link abolition to Japan’s expansion policy, noting the war reshaped Western views toward universal brotherhood and the League of Nations.
Work on the Hotel Sterling is rushed to be ready for inspection by Decoration Day May 30. Nearly all concessions are spoken for and no expense is spared. The restaurant department seeks a responsible manager. Bridal chambers are described as a dream of loveliness and rooms offer many advantages fueling daily contracts by reputable parties.
In New York this week a national conference on lynching gathers prominent figures. The event is seen as a harbinger of better days and times for African Americans as white allies express moral courage to challenge the evils endured for years.
A statement underscores Japan as a great power taking part in shaping a new civilization while insisting the honor carries substantial responsibility. The remarks frame national leadership in terms of global obligation and moral drive.
Fred C Butler director of Americanization urged mobilizing for a war on illiteracy. He cited 1910 census showing eight and a half million illiterate adults and 24.9 percent of drafted men unable to read or write. He warned democracy suffers when voters cannot understand questions.
At Union Baptist Church Friday night the NAACP branch drew a large crowd with strong speeches. Attorney A Lee Beaty was elected president after Rev W Aug Jones departed for Pittsburg. new members joined as T J Monroe and Leslie Tull spoke strongly and Dabney praised Union’s tribute.
Eight room house built five years ago with four sinks two toilets gas heat side yard and rear yard. Priced at 3500 with terms 500 down and balance like rent. For details contact J S Glassmeyer 2719 Hackberry St Woodprn 3039. Located at 1728 Hughes St.
Mrs Burnsides who has been critically ill died Sunday. The Lincoln Club realized over fifty dollars at their Social. Mrs C Scott is improving. Mr W H Houston was very ill the past week. Bethel Communion will be Sunday evening. The Annual Sermon of the G U O of O F will be at Bethel Sunday 2 30. Cantata by the Allen Temple Choir at the Christian Church. Sunday was enjoyed by a vast audience. Revi Breckenridge delivered a Spiritual Sermon at Bethel Sunday. Father Thomas of Springfield Ohio is here visiting his children. Mrs L Williams Concert Friday evening was enjoyed by a vast crowd Rev B F Lee of Springfield Ohio will preach at Bethel Sunday night. Many friends are glad to see Mr C Clay out again. Mrs L Williams and Mrs Cannon visited at Woodlawn Monday. The Citizens of West Lockland plan to have a Play Ground.
Plan ahead for superior poultry stock or eggs as prices rise and breeding birds are scarce. Buying stock is safer though costlier. eggs for hatching are scarce and expensive. Breeders replenish with new blood yearly. avoid inferior birds as the best is not too good.
An appeal to women to join Raith & Mack at 709 Sycamore Street cites opportunities to learn the shirt trade, earn good wages, and advance personal development. The firm promotes industrial habits and saving, with fifty machines ready for learners and a welfare program led by Miss Sword supporting intellectual and financial growth.
About 1,500 years ago Saxons in England used drinking vessels made from cattle horns shaped like cones with pointed bottoms that would not stand upright. A man drank quickly without setting the horn down, so the horn was a tumbler in that sense, and the name survives in modern glasses.
London introduces 100 uniformed women police constables assigned to city beats. They are sworn in to assist members of their sex and work alongside male officers to enforce public safety.
Lincoln Theatre presents The Lure of the Circus with Eddie Polo on Thursday plus Fatty Arbuckle and Little Sambo in a special comedy. Friday features Gladys Brockwell in The Forbidden Room, a tale of a city savior. Saturday hosts Ruth Roland in The Tigers Trail third episode, plus a vaudeville lineup Tucker and Gresham, Frank Rogers, Cooper and Lamar, and a country store each Friday night.
Saturday features the second episode of Tigers Trail, followed by Wallace Reid in The Dub. Sunday presents The Dub and a line on him. Monday shows Francis Ford in The Silent Mystery. Tuesday offers The Midnight Patrol with an all star cast. Wednesday stars Theda Bara in The Light, billed as the wickedest woman in Paris.
Dressmaker Miss Bessie Keller now located at 1297 Chapel Street near Alms Place Walnut Hills. Phone Phong Woodburn 3438 Y.
A humorous dialogue captures a heated moment as the head of the house complains about a wall paper design. The decorator deflects with a quiet jab noting the wife’s choice, and the man’s temper subsides as he admits its prettiness.
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