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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1920
Page
2
The publication outlines its mission to disseminate news and teach the value of union among readers. It emphasizes encouraging loyalty, pride, and collective effort for the community’s spiritual, material, mental, moral, and political advancement.
A brief line from a moral notice or devotional fragment speaks to reciprocal conduct. The editor presents a pointed ethical maxim drawn from ancient wisdom, inviting reflection on how actions toward others mirror back to the doer.
Mrs M P Sewell writes from Cherry Grove Michigan on September 7 1920 to Wm H Ford district sales manager of Homestead Development Assn praising her five month progress. She describes a busy homestead with a yard full of chickens plans for pigs and a possible cow along with visitors traveling from Columbus Ohio in a seven seated car.
Mr Thomas Johnson was severely injured during an incident in Lockland. Highwaymen robbed Mr Graham of a diamond ring and $75 in cash. The Birthday Party in honor of Mrs Cavanaugh was a grand success. A woodlawn Mission barbecue funded the church frame. Men’s Meeting features included a Male Chorus Sermon by Rev. Montague. Rooms for rent and items for sale advertised at 1034 Linn Street.
Cincinnati personals report Mr Frank Roberts of Chicago spent several days with Mr and Mrs Hoggins. Mrs Alberta Wills departed Saturday for Chicago.
Joseph Smith, 41, of Ne vro, employed at the Andrews steel plant on Licking Pike Newport, was arrested by Chief EF Summers and Captain James Alexander, special agents of the Andrews Company, on a charge of being a fugitive from justice. Cap-
Lincoln Theatre heads into a busy week with Buck Jones in The Square Shooter and an array of Fox features including Matt and Jeff. Monday shines with Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in The Branded Poor and Marguerite Clark in The Misleading Widow. Tuesday offers My Lady's Garter, a cosmopolitan special. Wednesday brings His House in Order, then Thursday showcases Pals and Pirate Gold with a Fox Sunshine Comedy. Friday previews The Eternal Woman, and Saturday presents Ruth Roland in Ruth of the Rockies, a standout Pathé chapter play.
In a conference at Marion Ohio Senator Harding heard the National Equal Rights League grievances from N S Taylor Rev M A N Shaw and Wm Monroe Trotter. They pressed federal action to end lynching ballot denial and race based travel segregation and urged abolition of color segregation in the federal executive service. Harding promised careful study and spoke against federal segregation. League officers pledged vigorous support and noted an October Baltimore meeting to organize local leagues for delegates.
The Lyceum Theatre announces a week of attractions headlined by Laura, Mabel Normand in Mickey, Elsie Forgeson in Witness for the Defense, Hobart Bosworth in Behind the Door, and William Farnum in The Orphan. Earlier showings feature Jazzbo, Rick, and a double bill The Lie and The Lurking Peril, with Tom Mix and vaudeville picks and candy nights.
Mr. Lee O. Vaught proprietor of the Hotel Sterling Restaurant has fed thousands of people since taking charge and remains ever pleasant with a multitude of friends. He specializes in club dinners and suppers, inviting many to enjoy his hospitality.
Alexander said Smith confessed to shooting and killing Gordon Armstrong and Eric Hunter and shooting Columbus Hunter at Statham Georgia on Christmas Day 1919. The Negro was brought before County Attorney Blane Mc Laughlin who obtained a written confession. Summers and Alexander advised authorities that Smith will be held pending further instructions.
Bert Hunter, 33, of 774 Cumberland Street Norfolk Virginia, surrendered to police at the Second District Station. He admitted shooting and killing his wife in Norfolk several months earlier and said he wished to return to Norfolk to stand trial after roaming the country to avoid arrest.
Peter Morartes alias Morris, 29, and Mrs Imelda Speros, 28, were charged with attack and assault after Mrs Laura Kinnett, 19, told detectives that Speros restrained her while Morartes mistreated her in a room at 735 West Seventh. Speros denied knowledge. Kinnett, formerly of Aurora, Ind, noted a racist remark about colored women.
Henry Rizzo 21 of 383 West Sixth Street wed Margaret Turke 16 of 13% East Pearl Street at the courthouse, a move that halted his Kentucky Campbell County assault prosecution. The couple and a cousin faced charges after Turke and two companions said they spent the night at a fishing camp with Rizzo and his cousin. The report notes vigilant attitudes toward lynching and marriage as a counterfactual.
Little Rock dispatch reports that T. J. Terral announces J. H. Blount of Forrest City will appear on the November ballot as a candidate for governor of Arkansas.
Alto Windham, a white man, was lynched early today near Hartford Alabama after alleged remarks to a white woman. The woman's husband telephoned a neighbor who delayed surrender until a promise was made that Windham would not be harmed.
Ruby Bakie 17 of 5200 Carthage avenue and Soe Woodmansee 23 of Mansfield road and Zumstein avenue reported being seized by a white gentleman while walking to work near Robertson road Oakley. Police and factory workers searched without success.
A detailed record from the Ladies' Improvement Club notes receipts from churches and organizations totaling 164.31 and expenses of 164.91 for the August 31 1920 Dunbar Reception. Items include gifts, papers, stamps, and bakery services, with a final balance listed as Serious Offense due to a courtroom exchange about traffic regulations and a guilty verdict for automobile ownership.
A humorous critique of the table d hôte dinner claiming it lures patrons with a long menu yet ends in purchasing only roast beef and iced tea. It argues the strategy drains money, provokes appetite paralysis, and pushes customers toward à la carte. The piece contrasts city and country dining habits and mocks costly hotel practices.
Classified style notice advertising a supply of one thousand printed cards for 1.85 dollars plus delivery. It mentions no special wording, requests samples first, and invites potential buyers to drop one card or phone. An agent will call at no charge from our own building.
An ad notes an eyesight specialist at 405 West Fifth Street in Cincinnati offering best work at low prices. The brief promotion highlights affordable eye care services targeting local residents seeking value.
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