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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1921
Page
2
The Union declares its aim to teach loyalty and pride among Cincinnati readers. It emphasizes working together for spiritual, material, mental, moral and political progress, citing Seneca that what you do to others the others will do to you.
The Willing Workers Club of St John Church held a doll contest last Monday with Mrs Anne Williams directing. Numerous mentions note members visiting family in Chicago Cleveland Columbus and Louisville while others report travel, illness, and weddings including a marriage in Atlanta.
Detectives William Cleary and Joseph Weis arrested Mrs Clara Flack age 15 at Parkway Apartments 1829 Logan Street early yesterday. Authorities say they found Martha eighteen months old in a room at Mrs Mary Rehns home.
Sunday and Monday feature Hart in The Testing Block and The Price of Possession with Eteh Clayton. A Cosmopolitan Inside the Cop with stars, then La Fayette We Come, Dorothy Gish Ghost in the Garrett, and Fors Week Lamp Lighter in a Fox Super Special.
Officers found an 18 month old girl sleeping in the same bed with Mrs. Rehn after being left there Saturday night. William Flack feared to take charge amid threats, and the child was taken to General Hospital for care as Juvenile Court reviews the case. The report notes widespread parental neglect and comments on racial implications.
A nine day program features Fatty Arbuckle in Life of the Party a bold comedy drama plus Far from the Maddling Crowd a soul touching drama on a 12 reel lineup. September includes Sky Ranger with June Caprice and George Seitz and The Charm School a lively Wallace Reid photoplay.
The piece extols a small act of greeting as a path to clearer days and closer friends. It urges smiling and saying hello to overcome hesitation and fake politeness, noting music in friendly greetings and the sun’s brighter outlook when we greet others. The author signs as John W Henderson, 3028 Kerper Avenue.
Arthur M. Spiegel municipal judge dismissed Tuesday the manslaughter charge against Delaware Streets of 571 Carlie Avenue Newark upon his defense that he slapped Ed ward Gastineau of Lexington Kentucky who had annoyed Streets' 13 year old daughter. Gastineau suffered a fatal skull fracture. Streets is a holder of medals for gallantry in the Spanish American and World Wars.
Ida V. Clark and Jessie Williams hosted two weeks of formal visits in August at their Chicago homes. They welcomed old Madison, Indiana friends now living in major cities, creating a reunion of familiar faces among a circle of social acquaintances.
Telegram released by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People reports that Tulsa Oklahoma’s new ordinance extending fire limits to bar rebuilding in the devastated district has been declared void by the court. The telegram claims the ruling followed a court battle waged by a committee of prominent colored citizens and their attorneys.
Columbus reports 16 year old Minage Coleman escaped Lancaster Reform Farm Thursday night and, within 24 hours, burglarized five homes taking bright colored trinkets and leaving cash. Police note he reverted to savagery and misdemeanors, with similar items as his ancestors worshipped.
Louisville mayor George Weissinger Smith denounces the Ku Klux Klan and urges its organizers to stay away from Louisville. He responds to a Sunday newspaper advertisement inviting “loyal” Americans to join the order. The mayor condemns the group for undermining constitutional government and crime.
The mayor declares no Ku Klux Klan in Louisville and pledges use of lawful means to end its growth. He warns the group targets whites who are ignorant or worse, predicting defensive action from the oppressed and a looming confrontation if Black residents lack legal protection.
A Sunday dawn incident on August 7, 1921, in Cleveland is used to discuss noise and behavior in Black communities. The piece notes a woman’s loud display in East 30th Street and centers on attitudes toward housing, respectability, and racial stereotypes, urging clergy to teach practical living. The column cites long-standing residents and recent migrants, arguing that noisy, unclean behavior harms Black renters and highlights hypocrisy in religious conduct.
Popular Mechanics notes a burglar-proof alloy lining used in bank vaults and gas facilities. In tests a four-inch plate withstood nearly four hours of cutting by an acetylene torch, showing only a small hole two and one-eighth inches deep.
Furnished room available at 156 Forest Avenue Avondale. Contact Avon 5398 L by phone for details and availability.
Board or light housekeeping offered in a modern furnished room at 3058 Kerper. Includes modern conveniences. Contact Welbrn 2080-R by phone for details.
Miss Jennie M Wilson at 3022 Kerper avenue offers first class type writing services at reasonable rates. Also for rent furnished room for light housekeeping at 1532 Freeman avenue, inquire Mrs Richardson.
Marie Ellen Clark of Royston sues Ela W. Arthur in Worcester Superior Court seeking 2000 damages alleging libelous letter naming Rev. Mr. Hunter, a colored Worcester clergyman, caused loss of her husband’s affection and social ties. Clark’s lawyers McDonough and Mirick, Arthur’s attorney, declined further information. The Telegram reports.
Advertisement offers one thousand printed cards for 1.85 delivered anywhere with no extra charges. Promotes samples first and urges dropping a postal or phone contact for an agent to call. Claims own building with no rent and provides business name K Ebersole PTG Co and contact Ridge 592 3710 Lueders Ave Cincinnati Ohio.
Mrs. Thos. Easily has opened headquarters for treating scalps and growing hair under any condition. Wonderful Hair Grower can be purchased here at wholesale or retail. Address 652 Kenyon avenue.
Offer of printing services for envelopes bill heads dodgers and wedding invitations with a fixed price of 2.25 per 1000 for entertainment tickets. Advertising asks customers to call Ridge 592 for samples and sales calls conducted by an agent.
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