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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1932
Page
1
C W Chesnutt’s “Comments” from The New York Age editors report the death of a prominent figure at 74 while a heated political campaign features a Boston Chronicle charge that President Hoover segregated Negro gold star mothers. The item notes continued discussion on a page.
Charles Waddell Chesnutt, 74, famed African American author known for works from decades past, died at 5:30 yesterday at his home on Lamont Avenue N E. His prominence as a legendary Negro writer is noted, with continued coverage on page 7.
Esther Johnson, maid for Maureen O'Sullivan of Tarzan, joins other Race personages behind the scenes shaping Hollywood lives. Continued on Page 3.
New York dispatch reports Gov Roosevelt received a cable from the Virgin Islands praising him as "Hoover's poorhouse unanimously" and recalling President Hoover's May message. The islands were joined to U.S. policy with discussion of military value and a $25,000,000 purchase that left a large portion of the population dependent.
James W. Ford, the first Negro candidate for Vice-President, returns to New York after a strenuous campaign. He says the elections this year mark a great step forward in the struggle for Negro liberation. Continued on Page 3.
Evelyn Preer Thompson known as Evelyn Preer, celebrated stage and screen actress, died at her Los Angeles home Friday from double pneumonia.
Delegates from across the country plus Canada and Mexico gathered for the twelfth annual meeting of the Pullman Porters Benefit Association. President Perry Parker called the three day session among the organization’s high points, with continuation noted on page 5.
The Whist Club issued a new code of rules for bridge with drastic changes in play and strategy. The update is presented as the week’s top news to millions of citizens, with continued coverage on Page 2.
The International Labor Defense calls for a united front against frame ups of Louis Clayton, a Negro Cincinnati worker, and protests the murder of John Groves by a local police officer. The piece also notes a German engineers congress claiming a 400000 man Army of unemployment and Germany’s plan to employ youths in a vast labor army for government projects.
A satirical piece recalls Ragland’s work with a city committee pushing for more Colored Police and highlights his activity as a fixer. It then tells of an undertaker who rushed to a dying woman to profit, provoking her anger and a warning about body snatchers.
Edward M. Sneed announced his candidacy to challenge veteran alderman Robert R. Jackson known as Fighting Bob in the Third Ward. Sneed, the ward's only Democratic committeeman, argued national election results show voters want change in the ward.
Five leading Negro Democrats who stood out in the Presidential campaign are expected to remain prominent in the Roosevelt Administration. Julian D. Rainey of Boston, Robert L. Vann of Pittsburgh, and others are cited as the key figures guiding race relations and political strategy.
Rev James Gillis C S P of Catholic University of Washington used plain speech on segregation broadcast across 57 stations last Sunday. He argued whites too often regard Negroes as a lesser breed and unworthy of equal rights, urging respect and humanity.
Miss Mabel Carney of Columbia University Teachers College Sabbatical year guest at Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach on November 15. She leads Rural education and Negro education studies and is regarded as a top authority in education today.
Washington Freedmen's Hospital reports via Chief Surgeon Dr. W A Warfield that the year saw peak patient admissions and applications. The hospital operated at full capacity with demand exceeding bed space, marking an unprecedented strain on facilities.
The Rumford Baking Powder company announces the addition of Ramon S. Scruggs and Randall Tyus to its New York City sales force. The two young salesmen are reported to be making a remarkable showing amid a market of more than 600,000 families.
In Charleston at Ebenezer church Bishop Noah Williams, newly elevated at Cleveland General Conference, urged AME delegates to infuse sermons with the Holy Spirit. He condemned preachers who neglect spiritual fervor or spend time farming instead of serving God.
The Associated Negro Press notes that in Atlanta the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History drew unusually large and sustained public support from the first gathering through all sessions, marking a notable period of enthusiasm and participation.
The Ohio Valley Improvement Association held a speecheless convention at the Hotel Gibson. Convention business normally spanning two days finished before 3 pm, saving over $1,000 in expenses on items deemed necessary.
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