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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1919
Page
2
The Union announces a rate of one dollar per year and sixteen cents per month while detailing ownership, management, and notarized ownership statements. Publisher Legal Pub. Co Cincinnati Ohio lists W P Dabney as editor and owner with no mortgages or holders listed.
In Domestic Relations Court yesterday Elizabeth Benton of 533 Kenyon Avenue and 1112 Sherman Avenue, both colored, saw Benton granted a divorce on his cross petition for gross neglect. He had asked attorney J. Q. Martin to name a white co respondent as John Doe, refused, and Martin withdrew to defend Benton’s wife case. Judge Hoffman questioned the attorney about Benton’s consent leading Martin to represent Mrs. Benton.
The Smarter Set led by Salem Tutt Whitney and J Homer Tutt brings The Children of the Sun to Lyceum Theatre Central Ave and Fifth St the week of November 9 with matinees Sunday Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. The musical comedy features Carrie King and a cast of seasoned performers promising nonstop fun and novelty.
The editor argues American injustice stems from weak law enforcement. The Negro bears fault due to centuries of bondage and ignorance imposed by whites. After 50 years of freedom, progress has sparked white hatred and intelligent prejudice. World War promises and victory pledges fueled current tensions, not miscegenation in France. The writer says the Negro seeks only to be afforded basic human dignity.
The Lincoln Theatre presents a weekly lineup headlined by THOS S INCE with CHAS RAY in Hay Foot Straw Foot, Houdini in Master Mystery and The Sea Wife, BERT LY TELL in Blackie's Redemption and Chased Out of Town, THRU THE TOILS with Jazz Band, HAROLD LOCKWOOD in Shadows and The Carter Case, and Wm Fox's A Merry Go Round plus news and daily features. A Country Store Friday night offers prizes and social notes discuss civil rights in a local column.
A New York Age report notes that in Georgia twenty three warrants target lynching murder suspects in Eli Cooper’s case, with four white men jailed in Dodge County. The county coroner was among those arrested, hinting at why many inquests rule death as by parties unknown.
The Lyceum Theatre offers all new vaudeville feature pictures daily with the Fox super production Checkers. A series of nonstop thrills includes a wrecked train crash, a daring air rescue at sea, a thrilling horse race, and a woman jockey winner in a world of sensational stunts.
Mr and Mrs Chas E Trotter hosted a large reception at 610 West Seventh Street on Wednesday October 15 1919 for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with many guests from Ohio Kentucky and Illinois. Out of town guests included Grand Master Price Dayton and Flor ence D Cochran Cleveland among others.
Carrie Adams, a 30 year old colored woman, was convicted of assault and battery in Municipal Court. The case arose from an incident on a Sunday night when Levi Adams was attacked by a crowd. Reverend Dierstock intervened and was struck by Mrs Adams who mistook him for one of the assailants. She received a $25 fine and ten days in the workhouse.
Negro nurses affiliated with the Anti Tuberculosis League requested admission to the Cincinnati Nurse Association. After a heated discussion at the Nurse Home they were granted membership but will not participate in social affairs. The decision sparked debate over pride and exclusion.
Anne recalls a nervous fellow at a dance who kept her in close grasp to prevent escape while Bob questions his motives. She reveals the man was persistently trying to sell life insurance during the dance.
A speaker urged Baptists to patronize local educational institutions to ensure ministers are well educated. The plea highlighted progress and the need for proper qualifications beyond a loud voice and long coat, ending with a respectful nod to Rev. Moore.
Two suffragists discuss marriage age with one urging not to marry before thirty five and the other asserting marriage after that age is likewise impractical. The elder woman speaks for the younger, highlighting evolving views on women's roles.
Madame C. J. Walker hair goods can be bought at the new supply station 406 Milton Street, residence of Mrs. Gaither Styles. It agents for Mme. C. J. Walker can obtain goods at regular price. This benefits Cincinnati agents and friends seeking information. Phone Canal 4982 Y.
Miss Carrie Mason offers millinery at reasonable prices from 1135 Foraker Avenue Walnut Hills Call Woodburn 744 L for details and fittings during shop hours.
Lettuce is grown on 30 to 40 acre fields in the Imperial and Salt River valleys of California. At peak season January and February 26 carloads are shipped to midwest and eastern markets. Irrigated, hand harvested, the lettuce is of extra fine quality. The industry began commercially about three years ago and has become a leading agricultural occupation. Local areas also grow carrots, peas, cauliflower and table beans on a smaller scale.
Fragmentary notice from K. Ebersole Printing Co of Cincinnati lists an address 3736 Imeders Ave and Ridge 396 R. The text mentions owning their own building and rent payments, with a phone dropped for contact.
Mother Phillips died Sunday and Mr. Owen Corneilson was buried after dying Friday. Various local visits and entertainments fill the week with Mrs. L Williams hosting Mrs. Chapman and Mrs. C Robinson hosting the Lincoln Club. Rev. Dickerson departed for Missouri, Salome Johnson left for a two month vacation, and several residents travel or receive guests from Knoxville Dayton Richmond Seminary Westoa and other nearby places.
Local notice advertising best brand coffee at 40c per pound with tea and coffee splices. Delivers to all city areas. Coupons offered with purchases redeemable in trade. Encourages weekly articles exchange. Phone Booth 4826-L or Wdb. 3950-L. Motto emphasizes Service Courtesy Quality. 1654 Elmore Street Cumminville.
Advertises Madame D. Butler hair pressing and scalp treatment courses by instructor at 1333 Lincoln Ave Cincinnati Ohio. Also notes a modern 3 room flat for rent at 1231 Lincoln Ave with pricing and agent call options and interrupted text about ownership and building.
A fragment listing an address near Alms Pisce in Walnut Hills with partial street data and postal code 34688-Y. No clear event or entity beyond the locale reference.
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