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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1919
Page
1
The article recounts a mob attack in Omaha sparked by the arrest of Brown, a Black man linked to an assault claim against a 17 year old white girl. It condemns mob brutality, notes the jail being fired, the mayor harmed, and questions guilt without due process, urging lawful trial.
Omaha dispatch recounts the mob attack on the Lincoln County Jail as William Brown, a Black man, is handed to the crowd after refusing to resist. He guides and saves fellow prisoners, is tormented, beaten, then hanged with a lynching mob firing on his body. officials offered no rescue.
United States District Court Crier George W Hays received numerous telegrams and telegrams and floral tributes for his forty eighth anniversary since appointment by Judge Philip Swing in 1871. The piece notes his service under Swing Sage Albert C. Thompson and Howard C Hollister and suggests he may serve beyond fifty years.
A seven member committee led by local officers and Governor Charles H. Brough concludes the Phillips County violence was not a race riot but a deliberately planned insurrection by Negroes against Whites. They claim a Negro organizer preyed on ignorance and superstition, identifying five white men killed and about 20 Black people involved.
A statement was made today by E M Allen of the Committee regarding the riots in October. The remarks touched on the Cross of Color theme and referenced Hermia and Ava in context.
Department of Justice in Washington issues guidance dated October 3 1919 to United States Marshal Cincinnati clarifying that George W Hays court crier retains tenure despite Judge Hollisters death. Comptroller of the Treasury August 23 1917 decision holds criers as court officers not personal appointees of the judge. Copy of the decision enclosed.
A text fragment discusses excuses for serious cases involving Black people, mocking insurrection claims and implying black residents could harm whites. It reflects hostile views about race and safety, mentioning an incident in New Orleans where twelve white citizens were harmed and contrasting it with insurrection fears.
An account of King Albert of Belgium and suite visiting New York, hosted by Mayor Hylan’s committee, with Hon. Charles W. Anderson prominent in entertainments. Includes praise for Northern figures and a critical note on racial inequality and press coverage, arguing for equal recognition of achievements by Colored people and warning against race riots.
In Clarasdale Mississippi ex soldier L B Reed was lynched September 10, hanged from Sunflower River bridge near Mosby Hotel. His body found days later and buried. Reed allegedly paid attention to a white woman who stayed at Mosby Hotel and ate at Clarksdale Cafe where he worked. Accused participants named include Bud Doggett Charles Jennings Frank Williams Moorhead Birdsong. Community figures and local officials’ stance unclear.
Message advocates rebellion to seize control where white people hold nearly all resources. It urges uprising against existing governance and social order, framing the action as necessary to overturn racial and economic disparities. The call emphasizes dramatic change through collective force and disruption.
Prof Charles H Moore in the Raleigh Independent condemns the term social equality as a ploy by demagogues and sensational papers to deny Black Americans a fair chance. He praises Negroes fighting for constitutional rights across the nation and urges equitable treatment.
The text asserts that all lawful means may be used and that any Black person who rejects a certain program is undeserving of rights. It claims even white opponents would secretly agree with the harsh stance, suggesting broad, provocative racial rhetoric.
The Forum will hear Prof. Fred W Dearness principal of the 12th District School speak on the subject Bargains on Sunday October 12 at 2 45 PM Public is cordially invited to attend in The Forum
Miss Thelma Greenup departs Saturday for Frankfort Kentucky after enjoying a pleasant visit with her mother Mrs Elizabeth Sisco.
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