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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1919
Page
5
Dabney argues the United States must erase the color line, end race consciousness, and enforce constitutional equality. He warns that unchecked race feeling fuels lynchings and social division, urging national unity and merit based advancement for all Americans.
A prominent Pennsylvania colored woman visiting the Army and Navy Union in the city faced segregation at the White Y M C A on Dim Street. Her party was refused dining service due to the presence of a colored person, prompting critique of prejudice and calls that local Y M C A chapters reflect true Christian doctrine and constitutional equality.
The Union Baptist Church hosts its annual Home Coming on Sunday September 28 under the Pastor's Aid Society. Expected guests include aged community members, residents from the Home for Ages Colored Women Crawford's Old Men's Home Col. Charles Young and former Pastor Rev H D Prowd of Los Angeles Cal who preaches at 11 am. William Stevenson former Y M C A secretary and Mrs Cora Watson Winston from New York City will attend and sing. A public dinner follows seating.
Elizabeth Benton seeks divorce from Charles Benton at 733 Kenyon Avenue. He denies the charges and accuses her of prolonged intimate relations with a white man over many years. Attorney A. L. Herrlinger represents him.
New York September 23 Episcopal Board of Missions backs a 1,000,000 Americanization program to Christianize American Jews. Bishop Thomas J. Garland of Philadelphia says Americanization of Jews is secondary to Christianization and claims 80 percent of American Jews have lost interest in their religion becoming atheists.
Joseph Butler a 1017 Rossuth street Negro advertised for a chauffeur. A well dressed man in a taxicab posed as a Baltimore engineering firm representative and arranged to hire Butler and his wife for 48 a week. Butler paid 35 for travel. on the third visit the stranger vanished with 365 from his pocket.
The NAACP issued a statement asserting the four regiments of the American Expeditionary Forces cited for bravery and awarded the French Croix de Guerre were the 369th 870th 871st and 872nd colored units. The claim is supported by J Howard Durkee president of Howard University and Emmett J Scott former assistant to the Secretary of War. Additionally the 867th Buffaloes trained at Yaphank Long Island received a French citation.
The eighty-ninth session of the Ohio Conference will be held at Allen Temple Church on Sixth and Broadway from October 1 to 6 with Bishop J. H. Jones of Wilberforce presiding. A public reception for the Bishop and conference is planned for Wednesday night October 1, followed by a banquet in the lecture room. Mayor Galvin, Bishop Hartsell, Rev. Davis and Prof. Decatur will welcome attendees. Allen Temple choir and Finley, Reeves will provide music.
L Ault, Cincinnati park board chief and head of Ault Wiborg, returns from six months in the Orient. He warns Japan would not restore Shantung to China unless forced, calling them Prussians of the far East and saying white men mistrust and despise the Japanese for hate and deceit.
Announcement for the corner stone laying of the A M E B Church at Woodlawn Ohio on September 28 1919 at 2 PM with Masonic Lodge officiating and Lockland Bands providing music. Glendale car to Grave Avenue, dinner and refreshments served. Rev R O Witherall pastor.
The Forum announces the Eighth Annual Session opening Sunday September 28 at 4 PM at The Parish House corner Eighth and Mound streets. Speaker is Attorney Eli G. Fane Kenstein. Subject Why An Municipal Ticket This Pair. Instrumental solo by Mrs. Wm. Bush. Public welcome.
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