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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1919
Page
2
The Union proclaims the objective of spreading news to foster true loyalty and pride among the people, urging collective effort in spiritual, material, mental, moral, and political realms. It quotes Seneca on reciprocity and notes a subscription rate of ten cents a month to stop borrowing and join.
Cincinnati in 1919 prints a letter from Geo W Hays describing a Cleveland trip in 1865-66 and revisiting churchs schools and memories. He lists addresses of Cincinnati friends and notes the growth of St Johns A M E and Shiloh Baptist, along with visits to Phillis Wheatley Training School and Home for colored girls.
The Enquirer notes that over three decades lynching has claimed 61 women in fourteen states, eleven white, with thirteen Southern states and Nebraska as exceptions. It argues for ending the national sin and respecting women’s lives against mob justice.
Dr. Sidney L asserts that America holds the fate of future ties between white and yellow peoples and urges the world’s whites to grant Asiatics the same justice they demand for themselves to prevent any conflict with Allied nations.
On Tuesday May 27 Dr W E B Du Bois editor of The Crisis and leading race rights figure will deliver a major address in Cincinnati. He arrives from Paris as Pan African Conference organizer and brings uplifting tidings welcomed by Black civic groups. Tickets cost 25 cents with limited prints. Union Baptist Church Richmond and Mound streets warns of small capacity.
A bold telegram from the G A Morgan Ness World extols the company line on race intelligence and progress, praising its goods and urging belief in advancement. The message calls readers to recognize the firm’s storied reputation and commitment to improvement.
General J H Sherburne of the 167th Artillery testifies at Carnegie Hall that Negro artillery crews in the 92d Division displayed remarkable morale and courage under fire. The Germans doubted their French-made artillery support and praised their conduct and willingness, leaving billets with friendly French civilians.
Gulick, secretary of the National Committee for Constructive Immigration Legislation, spoke before the City Club last evening at the Hotel Sinton.
James Reese, famed European bandmaster, is killed by a member of his own group. His career spanned France to Frisco, where he maintained an enviable reputation for musical skill.
Sailors from the naval training station and civilians fought with a crowd of African Americans in downtown Charleston. Several shots were fired with reports of multiple injuries. Marines were dispatched to patrol and round up the sailors.
Eight room house built five years ago offered for 3500 dollars with 500 down and balance like rent. Contact J. S. Glassmeyer 2719 Hackberry St Woodburn 3039. Also listed is an address at 1728 Hughes St. and a dressmaker ad for Miss Bessie Uer at 1287 Chapel Street Walnut Hills, Woodburn phone 3438-Y.
A 1919 letter from J. W. Rawlins urges Black readers to fight for civil rights, citing past legislative battles like Beaty and Eli bills, and condemning Reconstruction lecturing as fake. He argues for legal action, courage, and solidarity with white allies, recounting experiences from wartime and Jim Crow practices.
Brazilian journalist Madeiros de Albuquerque attacks the United States over plans to use bonds as part payment of debts. He warns Brazil could be sold to the U S if interest is missed, urging unity with England France Belgium Japan and Mexico rather than the United States. Brief notices mention Mrs. Jane McDonald and Mrs. J D Ross Wilson recovering from illness and congratulations to Miss Spilles on her marriage.
Lincoln Theatre presents a three to six pm benefit with daily shows. Thursday features The Lure of the Circus finale and The Hand of Vengeance serial opener with an all star cast. Friday shows Jane and Katherine Lee in Smiles and a new vaudeville lineup by Wells Wells. Sunday has Chas. Ray in The Girl Dodger under Thos B Ince. Monday brings Frances Ford in The Silent Mystery. Tuesday Cecil B DeMille’s Don’t Change Your Husband. Wednesday Enid Bennett stars in Happy The Married. The Girl Scouts will be on hand.
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