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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1919
Page
1
A colored Cleveland chauffeur sues his wealthy white employer for alienating his wife. The husband claims the employer hired the wife for house work and gave her diamonds and furs. The suit alleges the employer wooed the wife, and the husband seeks redress for lost affections and health.
The community reaffirms Supt. Condon as leader of the public schools despite tensions over Jim Crow practices. A protest committee noted pressure for a separate school, but Condon maintained no forced color-based attendance at Stowe School and kept his pledge to treat all children equally. supporters praise his handling and leadership.
A Camp Sherman soldier admitted gambling nets totaling 38000 over 16 months. Welfare workers urged General Glenn to curb camp gambling as many soldiers lose final pay to crap shooting. The winner reportedly invested some winnings in out of town picture shows.
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Citizens and officials dispute sweeping claims that certain individuals bear full responsibility for all gambling activity. The discussion centers on accountability, policy measures, and the scope of influence held by labeled entities.
Colbenz Germany May 12 Leo Patterson a Negro lightweight boxing champion of the A. B. F. is the first American soldier to bathe in the ex Kaiser’s bathtub at the Neuenahr palace Patterson used the tub as part of his training calling it a pretty good tub and noting its hot bath environment.
In Europe the people do not fear the Negro's germs as much as they fear the Negro's gun. The remark suggests German attitudes toward racialized threats and wartime propaganda, reflecting period prejudice.
The Lincoln Amusement Co states the Lyceum lease was not secret or forced. They say Gaither knew of a June 15 deadline and that they simply took over the theater at the offered price. Finley will become a manager, with Gaither remaining, Lou Henry to oversee the musical department.
Chillicothe Ohio May 12 General E F Glenn ordered no soldiers leave Camp Sherman tonight after a noon riot where 150 soldiers threatened to lynch Negro Allen Jones at a restaurant. Mayor Story closed saloons, deployed extra police and troops to quell threats as soldiers chased Jones through streets. The letter-like piece condemns Jim Crow and urges action against racial terror, arguing for accountability from the government and society.
A lively note describes a hotel project rising in the Queen City with smoke and dust giving way to smooth progress. The restaurant opening and rapid room completion are highlighted, while praising location view and attractions likely to draw guests from distant areas.
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