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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1918
Page
2
The Union announces its mission to inform and unite readers across spiritual moral and political life. It urges loyalty pride and collective effort while urging readers to subscribe and support the publication at ten cents a month.
A Columbus Dispatch reader protests Red Cross discrimination against a Black nurse, Lillian R. Patterson, who sought to serve at Camp Sherman. She faced rejection despite credentials and a noble motive, while white nurses were accepted. The letter urges equal service and ties black wartime contributions to democracy and Liberty Loan aims.
Hon Nich olas Longworth is hailed as a leading Congress member for his work with building associations. A Cincinnati audience at the Business Men's Club notes his influence on Ways and Means and tax policy affecting home ownership. The article cites his defense of associations and a resolution from Hamilton County League praising his service and urging continued aid for greater Cincinnati.
Local items report illnesses and daily happenings in Lockland including families ill and improving Mrs Griffin entertaining a Cincinnati guest and positions changing hands. A political speech highlights building and loan associations in wartime finance law with comments on fund withdrawals for liberty bonds and housing.
Cheers greeted Congressman Nicho las Longworth as he declared it’s fixed policy of Congress that building associations shall not be included in any taxing scheme. The remarks opened a Hamilton County League meeting of committees on their affairs.
Mrs W A Prosser and Miss Mabel Williams (nee Yates) died in Cleveland. Miss May Williams of Dunbar place convalescent. Miss Jennie Haden visiting in Danville Kentucky. Mrs Pear Yates in Cleveland at bedside of ill daughter Alma. Mrs Mary Williams returned from Chicago. Mrs Arthur Jackson and her young daughter returned from Oxford Ohio.
A brief contrived notice urges readers to send name and address by phone or postal card to the office to receive The Union at ten cents monthly. It touts the paper as truthful, claiming Republicans’ politics and the phrase If you read it in The Union, it is true.
Dr Geo E Haynes, director of Negro Economics, has been very successful in handling the labor problem, according to reports noting his effective approach and leadership in addressing workers' concerns.
Police reported numerous injuries among both colored and white officers during a Brooklyn race riot last week, with details scarce on casualties or causes.
A meeting was held to honor Mrs Trotter and a decision was made to raise 3000 dollars to preserve The Guardian newspaper. The effort aims to support archival preservation and community recognition.
The trade instruction reorganizing work continues as regular classes restart Wednesday morning October 16 in temporary quarters to avoid interfering with teaching for students and soldiers in special training.
The corner stone of a new $55,000 building in New York was laid recently. The ceremony drew attention to the planned structure and its significance for the area.
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