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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1920
Page
2
The article emphasizes strengthening union among people to foster loyalty and pride, urging collective effort for spiritual, material, mental, moral, and political advancement. It calls for cooperation to advance the race and achieve shared best interests.
A fragment bearing a Seneca quotation about reciprocity. The line warns that actions toward others mirror future treatment in return. No additional context or details accompany the excerpt.
The Union reports the death of Little Ralph Hawkins Jr a pupil at Sherman School a large mixed campus. Principal Strickland excused colored classmates from the funeral to attend with white students. A sad scene as students cried beside the silent form.
Mr and Mrs Robert Belsinger and family express sincere thanks to friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their beloved son and brother Earl J Belsinger Services conducted by Rev P W Eidson Father Oxley Rev Wilbur Page and the efficient services of Wrenn and Parker are especially remembered.
Mr and Mrs Ben A Thompson of Chicago visited the city as guests of Mr and Mrs L Roberts of Armory Ave. The social encounter highlights local hospitality and cross city ties.
Readers continue to subscribe as Get in the Band Wagon expands its coverage. The outlet reports rising interest from audiences, signaling strong demand for music and culture content.
A wealthy Avon dale resident angered by a neighbor's planned garage near her home decides to convert to a flat building and rent to Colored People Only. The quip ends with a sardonic note that such projects may spread to other aristocratic houses.
Judge Alexander dismissed the gambling arrest at The Sterling denouncing the action as persecution. He stressed the presumption of innocence, criticized police overreach, and noted absence of evidence and impropriety in destroying property. Friends of the proprietor consider a damages suit.
Des Moines Ind May 11 Action of the Methodist Episcopal General Conference today in adopting the recommendations of the Committee on Episcopacy. that two negro bishops be elected, a number of delegates said, in their opinion might delay unification of the Methodist Episcopal Church North and South for some time. The question of unification still is in the committee.
Nathan Straus a seventy two year old retired millionaire philanthropist stated that dying poor is honorable and a disgrace for a man to die rich. In Minneapolis a warrant was issued for William M. Nash State's Attorney on charges of conspiracy to facilitate transporting whisky from Canada. Indictments were returned related to illicit whisky transport, including Sheriff Oscar Martinson.
A delayed Beaumont report states Charles Arline, a Black man accused of threatening a white man, was whipped by about 40 masked men on the road between Woodville and Kountze. Coroner’s evidence suggested no intent to kill. The notice condemns white racism and calls for repentance.
Delegates from many nations gather in Cleveland for the eleventh convention of the Independent Order B'nai B'rith. Main topics include admitting women on equal terms, ending secret work, expanding social and Americanization programs, and growing the Anti Defamation League into a global, distinct department. The league, established in 1913, targets all forms of Jewish defamation.
The speaker asserts Jews are perpetual strugglers while Black citizens are content, and claims Jews would trigger upheaval if Cincinnati schools allocated even one Jewish public school. The piece portrays fear of Jewish influence and advocates segregation in education.
Mrs Leona Williams and son visited Cincinnati Sunday Gray s Band gave fine music at Middletown Sunday Mrs Milla Terrel s Concert well attended Rev Hunter and wife of Wilberforce visited her parents Mr and Mrs Hall and family visited Paris Ky Sunday Mrs G Lewis entertained the Lincoln Club Tuesday evening Mr H Smith delegate to Bethel S 5S convention The Valley Forge Anniversary was very successful Mrs A Houston visited Cincinnati Friday Mrs E Dorch was seriously ill last week Mrs Millie Thomas visiting New York Mrs A B Warner and family visited Woodlawn Sunday
Lincoln Theatre presents a weekly slate with Sunday program Katherine McDonald in The Beauty Market and Matt and Jeff. Monday Chas Hutchinson in The Whirlwind. Tuesday Chas Ray in Red Hot Dollars. Wednesday Whats Your Husband Doing. Thursday Stuart Holmes in Trailed by Three and a Selig Jungle Picture. Friday The Mother of His Children and Saturday The Fatal Fortune with Franklyn Farnum Western. plus Big Country Store Fridays and vaudeville acts Dudley and Dudley Walter Brogsdale Tansell and Tansell.
Mary Bell Saulter of 925 West Eighth Street resumes her sole ownership and manufacturing of the M. D. S. System announcing that friends may come to visit or support the business reopening and activity.
Mrs. Lulie Merritt of 813 Hopkins Street completes a full course in the Poro System Scalp Treatment and Hair Culture under Mrs. Zack Shotwell and is now prepared to commence business.
Mrs. Anna Johnson finishes a full course in the Poro System scalp treatment and hair culture under Mrs. Zack Shotwell and is ready to accept customers at 339 W 6th St Flat 6.
A Colored Drum Corps of Company D Knights of Honor organized by Capt. A J Walker and his staff is ready to fill engagements. Drill season opens May 3 at Cutter Street from Barr to 6th for information address Capt A J Walker 622 W 6th St.
The Committee on Child Care and Boarding Homes invites interest in supervising and providing sanitary, nurturing boarding for colored children. Details include weekly allowance for each child. Apply or call 24 E. 9th Street Canal 2446 or 9th Street Y.M.C.A. West 2664.
Miss Clara Stevens has completed the Poro System training and will take customers at her residence 2312 May Street Woodburn area. Receive scalp and hair care instructions from Mrs Hattie M Castleman and schedule appointments via phone.
Homestead Development Association offers ownership of Ome or more lots in Cherry Grove with free development and net profits, priced at 54.59 dollars per lot with three dollars monthly payments no interest. Warranty deed and money back guarantee. Description booklet available from Dept A 222 West Court Street Cincinnati Ohio Canal 4339.
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