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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1915
Page
1
Governor Williams signs a batch of bills including the Jim Crow Telephone Booth law. He criticizes the legislature as foolish and narrow minded while endorsing irrigation district formation and constitutional amendment measures. The article defends booth segregation as a one person at a time feature, with quoted remarks about purity of use.
Rev Brewer delivers annual K P sermon at Dreaimland Theatre North Grouw wood. Dress parade of all order departments drew attention as he extols friendship true and tested, citing Damon and Pythias, biblical parallels, and faith in delivery from hardship to justice.
In Tulsea a campaign is planned by Mrs Sula Tadfy and Mrs A Le Prin pH to fund a Colored Library reading room. They seek support from citizens to raise money for books and better equipment, after past appeals and local efforts. The drive, with public entertainment events, aims to secure a permanent library for the colored community.
The Lantern newspaper folds amid turmoil and vague reports of ownership and leadership changes. State officials and a prior publisher are mentioned in accounts of the paper's demise and subsequent transitions.
Rob Lincoln is set to testify at a Peters hearing next Monday. The testimony will address conditions and practices at the Pullman company. Lincoln is expected to discuss whether workers are compelled to labor and related employment practices.
An excerpt outlines brief rate structures for ads and notices in broad categories including wedding and obituary notices. It references per word counts and deadlines while emphasizing consistency across publications. The fragment notes examples like announcements and captions and mentions honorifics and social write ups.
A fragmentary report describes a young girl named Vivian Beott witnessing a fire response. The text mentions a fire, the army and Nive Wet pewlay Might, and a young woman who learned about the flames and extinguishing efforts. Both are reported in a restrained state today.
Bray Phingw Whipple, a longtime resident of Vernon, died March 97th at age 108. He served as secretary of a local office, lived near Carthage, and was married to the late family. Whipple was a steady presence in his community, remembered for his jovial nature and lifelong service. His passing is noted by local officials and friends who say he will be greatly missed.
A letter from RENTIESVILLE Oklahoma details sustained local efforts to secure better railway accommodation at the station area. Residents, merchants, and the local league petition Katy Railroad officials, citing lack of platform, freight handling, and depot facilities, and announce an April 12 Corporation Commission hearing for relief.
Havana Cuba March 31 Jack Johnson celebrated his 38th birthday in high spirits after a five mile ride and a bold stunt with a steam roller. He praised Willard but trusted ring experience to decide the outcome as the world champion eyes a long campaign.
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