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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1919
Page
1
A Negro man recently discharged from the army and a Negro woman were lynched near Pickens Mississippi. Reports say the man hired the woman to write an improper note to a white woman, provoking the mob. The author Dabney argues race purity and mocks mixed heritage, reflecting racist attitudes of the era.
At Union Baptist Church Corner Richmond and Mound on Tuesday May 27 at P M Sharp. Under aus pices of Cincinnati Branch National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Mrs. Sallie Reppert of Ohio avenue wins a divorce from Frank Reppert formerly a Pearce Justice. Reppert was convicted last year of malfeasance in office for presiding over a roadside court that tried and fined several cars. He was jailed when the divorce suit was filed.
She paid his fine and served him with her divorce petition as he was released. Mrs Reppert said they wed January 29, 1885, in Mt. Sterling Kentucky and alleged 20 years of lack of support. She said he would not stay sober. The decree was granted on the street on neglect grounds. The Reppert referenced in connection with race purity laws is noted for other notoriety.
Mayor Galvin urged equality of white and Negro citizenship at the War Camp Community Service House dedication in Linton Park at Sixth and Mound. Dr Randall JCondon spoke for the schools and Lt Francis Gow will lead the house. Madam T Lee Connelly led efforts with girl clubs, supported by city race women and War Camp officials.
A newspaper debate questions establishing a farm for colored public school children at College Hill funded by philanthropic white citizens. The piece argues segregation contradicts self reliance and suggests a farm should be owned or funded by colored people or used by the Colored Industrial School.
The piece notes that Italian and German public school children share farming work with others while Douglass School rejects the colored farm approach. It commends Mr Fiske for opposing segregation and funding driven by greed rather than need.
Grandmaster C. W. Price of Dayton presided with keen interest as the Odd Fellows held their May gathering. Rev. B F Smith delivered the annual sermon while addresses by Mr. T A Triplett and Mrs. Mamie Trotter were well received. Chairman Frazer praised all contributors and the event’s success.
At 11 A M the M E Church on 720 West Sixth Street hosts a sermon by Pastor Rev L Thomas followed by a Queen Esther Literary Society program at 3 PM featuring De Mere address by Dr E J McCray who will speak on Our Religion.
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