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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1919
Page
1
The historical profile praises Geo. P. Carrell, candidate for City Auditor, as unexcelled in office. It recalls his father Hercules Carrell, famed river captain who aided fugitive slaves to freedom despite risks, and notes the candidate's continued support for every citizen regardless of race color or religion.
A mass meeting of twelve hundred Grand boulevard residents pledged 25,600 to oppose further African American encroachment. Speakers claimed property values fall and vowed swift action, with plans to block housing and loans for Black families while stressing white neighborhood “justice.” Alderman Schwartz supported limiting impact and criticized current laws.
Voters are instructed to select a single candidate for the position of Election Judge of Superior Court. The ballot asks to vote for only one candidate.
In a two seat contest for the municipal court judges, Samuel W. Bell and IX secured the top votes. The results determine the new judges serving in the court. Voters cast ballots for the two candidates they preferred for judicial positions.
A Chicago editorial condemns mob violence against Black citizens and warns that intimidation and arson threaten constitutional rights. It denounces real estate firms aiding segregation and argues the root cause is white prejudice and jealousy. It calls for lawful conduct and cautions against inflaming riots.
Colored farmers in Arkansas secured a white lawyer to redress grievances but white robbers called it an infringement of their rights, triggering a recent riot.
Mrs Tyler wife of Ralph W Tyler a war correspondent who watched over colored soldiers reports loss of a green silk bag with silver fleur de lis embroidery at the Hotel Sterling last week. The bag was a gift from her soldier son and holds sentimental value beyond money. finder urged to return to the owner described as a heroic mother of our race.
In a city last week delegates from nearly every state gathered to form an era for the betterment of conditions among colored people. The delegates represented exemplary womanhood and displayed high character and ability, with work showing few peers or superiors.
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