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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1919
Page
2
The Union published in Cincinnati outlines its purpose to spread news and unite readers. It stresses loyalty pride and communal effort across spiritual material mental moral and political dimensions. The motto proclaims what thou to others shall be done unto thee.
A compact public notice urging readers to stop borrowing The Union and purchase a subscription by sending name and address. It advertises a rate of 10 cents per month and emphasizes immediate action to support the newspaper.
A letter to the editor argues that U S takeover of the British West Indies would provoke widespread racial strife, citing Black Barbadians holding positions from bank clerks to mayors and noting the social mobility they have achieved and the risks of intolerance. A separate London dispatch previews Paris fall fashion, predicting greater back exposure, shorter skirts, and lingerie trends, humorously forecasting fewer trunk space problems and potential shifts in clothing demand.
Nashville opinion piece quotes Judge Madison Wells insisting the South will escape northern rioting and that Nashville Negroes are orderly and law abiding. The writer counteracts, arguing Jim Crow harms, citing segregated parks, streetcars, drinking fountains, and a fenced Negro park as part of a supposed square deal. The author condemns the judge and white citizens for oppressive treatment of colored people.
John R. Shillady secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People testified about an alleged unprovoked attack on August 22 in Austin Texas. He named a County Judge and a constable among attackers and described abuse at a court of inquiry. The NAACP called for a Congressional investigation and formed a committee including Moorefield Storey and Butler Wilson of Boston to pursue legal action.
Mrs Anna Chapman of Walnut Hills visits friends in the village while Mrs Della Ferris hosted guests from Washington D C. Other notes include Mrs Millie Thomas returning from Canada and Mr Solon Posten visiting Maryland. Several relatives travel and Bethel rally gains nearly 350. Nathan Culpher dies aged 65 at his home, 1884 North Ohio Conference member with 35 years service. Dr W B Lee leads funeral sermon with reverent tributes to his life and faith.
Mamie Gaston, 63, allegedly stole a camera then leaped from a second story window and escaped detectives Christian Wolf and Harry Bohlke after her. The camera was found in a adjacent yard. She worked as a servant for Lewis Ti'Uhouse of 1542 St Leger Place, who had filed larceny charges.
Studin and Capt. Arthur B. Spin garn of New York and George W. Crawford of New Haven challenge Representative Burns of South Carolina or the Department of Justice to produce evidence that any recent race disturbances were incited by the colored people. Mr. Shillady voices the demand.
Nicely furnished room with electric lights near three streetcar lines. Unit at 1221 Lincoln Ave offers a modern three room layout with efficient electric lighting and convenient transit access. Woodburn 1743-L contact for details.
Mrs Ida Martin of 1215 Chapel Street completes the hair course under Mrs Wm McFarland of 1231 Lincoln Avenue. She specializes in making puffs and braids from combings.
The listing provides a Cincinnati Ohio contact at 1333 Lincoln Ave Walnut Hills with the phone Woodburn 3434 L for local inquiries.
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