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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1919
Page
2
The Union promotes loyalty and unity among readers urging support for the paper. It encourages subscribing for 10 cents monthly and urges avoiding borrowing from the paper, framing the publication as vital for spiritual, moral, and civic advancement.
In Athens Georgia on September 23 mass meeting of Black residents near Lexington endorsed white actions after the lynching of Obe Cox a Black man accused of attacking and killing the wife of a white farmer.
A heated, fragmentary passage cites a biblical line and laments alleged wrongdoing by a group described with hostile racial language, blaming a traitor for leading others and asserting a profit motive in subservience. The text reflects partisan vitriol and inflammatory racial rhetoric.
Fred S. Groves 38 of Salvation Army Citadel 114 East Eighth street faced charges of contributing to juvenile delinquency in juvenile court after being found with five boys at 318 East Court street Monday night. He claimed to have organized The Lone Scouts and used the room as a meeting place. Groves formerly served as assistant scout executive with the Boy Scouts of America. He pleaded innocence and posted a thousand dollar bond for Friday appearance.
A commentator argues that merit is secondary to race, describing a white man allowed in public places where a Black person would be barred, and noting the country’s reverence for color over ability.
Detectives Kamman and Lowenstein with Patrolman Huber yesterday confronted Earnest Carlson, 50, tailor, in his Jefferson Hotel room at 919 Walnut. Officers forced entry. physicians say the child was not injured. Carlson denies intent to harm as assault and battery charge follows.
Eli Cooper, a Black man believed to lead local Negroes, was shot dead in a church at Ocmulgee Georgia by a mob. The church and a nearby lodge were burned. Reports said whites planned to raise funds to rebuild the destroyed churches.
Letter from R R M Fon principal argues against mob violence and insists whites and blacks share the burden of justice. He notes rising recognition of Negroes in industry and education, cites his June and August statements to press and President Wilson, and urges unity to protect loyal citizens.
A poem by Thomas Gordon Hake portrays a tireless Tinker who travels door to door offering to mend old souls. He speaks in a dull voice yet awakens virtue through his craft, tempering and cleansing moral rust with holy water and iron. The piece asks readers to question whether the Tinker’s figure is merely man or a vessel of a bygone divine envoy.
A period piece describes motherhood as a heavenly gift and offers practical beverage advice. It covers coffee avoidance at lunch, cooling drinks for hot days, cold or hot milk, buttermilk served iced, tea brewing tips with metal pots and water choices, and several fruit based drinks including pineapple lemonade and blackberry shrub with quantities and serving notes.
National guardsmen who patrolled Knoxville since last Saturday night’s race riot returned home today, leaving local troops on duty. Adjutant General Sweeney expects no further trouble. Thirteen men were arrested over the jail wrecking tied to Maurice Mayes, a Black man accused in the murder of a white woman. none of those freed during the riot has been recaptured.
A Woman's Day program at St John A M E Zion Church Sunday September 28 at 3 o'clock, hosted by the W H F Missionary Society. Invited attendees hear speakers Mrs Watters Allen Temple A M E Church Mrs Fomman Park Street Church Mrs Janette Woods War Camp Community Center Mrs Jane Randolph president Mrs Lottie Penn secretary Rev J P Foote pastor.
Rev R B Butler of Versailles Ky spent a few days with Brother Ball and Sister Ball. Mr and Mrs M C Moore and Wm Perkins Esq have arrived in Latonia. They are looking well. Mr and Mrs Howard W Jones of Walnut Hilly entertained at dinner last Sunday. Covers were laid for 5. The Bolivian Art Club gave a party in honor of their husbands at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Hunter in Wyoming. An elaborate luncheon was served. Covers were laid for thirty.
Mr W FE Harrison and his bride visited as guests of his daughter Mrs Hunter in Wyoming after driving from Troy Ohio. Mr and Mrs Wm Palmer formerly Lizzie Clark of Silverton Colorado will winter in town. Mr Eugene Lary and Miss Bessie Merritt wed a few weeks ago. Mrs Elizabeth Moore has returned from a two week trip to Milwaukee and Chicago.
Mrs Evelyn Trenbath wife of Rev Robert W Trenbath rector of St James Episcopal church Montclair New Jersey announces a simple remedy leaves of common catnip rubbed on affected skin until juice runs. She claims the treatment works in any stage and is easy for children and notes the plant grows behind old barns and repels ivy.
A passerby notes an unusual ox team driven by a man with a philosophic air. The observer recalls such outfits are rare and jokes that the driver carried a superior smile after passing a gasoline station, signaling perhaps sly wit or confidence.
The passage presents a succinct ethic from Thomas Dreier: success follows efficiency and minimal supervision. Focus on doing small tasks well for the institution, aiming to improve your work quality, and income will follow.
A report lists a Monday evening event at St John s A M E Zion Church under the W H F Missionary Board. Notables include Mrs Mattie Mrs Eudora Burton of Grayson pianist Mrs Jane Randolph president and Rev J P Foote pastor with admission set at 25 cents.
A Bernard Shaw quotation notes that men believe they will do grand wicked acts against enemies, but truly bad people are as rare as truly good ones, highlighting a moral irony.
Mrs Julia Perkins of 722 Armory Pore System Hair Work and Mrs E H Young announce readiness to begin business, offering new services and operations. The notice highlights collaboration between the two operators and a launch in the local hair work industry.
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