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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1920
Page
2
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Oklahoma teachers led by the Oklahoma Educational Association plan a statewide petition drive April 19 20 to place a proposed constitutional amendment before voters. The measure would authorize a six mill property tax to fund public schools, targeting 20 400 signers with aims of two to three times that number.
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels declares faith in Black Americans at Hampton Institute after the Maryland launch. Newport News Shipbuilding President Homer Ferguson voices pride in 5500 Colored workers and urges ethical leadership and shared purpose to solve the Southern “Colored problem.”
Dr. James Cregg of Hampton Institute warns that liberty equality and democracy are proven by how the nation treats its Negro citizens. He cites lynchings, race-based disenfranchisement, unequal schooling and facilities, and urges true social courtesy and merit as the American aristocracy.
Oklahoma City Apr 34 A verdict confirms manslaughter in the second degree against Jim Barrow known as Doctor for administering a brew from hogs feet with incantations and laying on of hands. Barrow’s treatment for Tom Lankford who died two days after care and pneumonia followed influenza. he was found culpably negligent and grossly ignorant.
In Tulsa County Oklahoma Israel Davis sues Mamie Davis for divorce on desertion grounds. Plaintiff seeks annulment of marriage and related relief. Answer by April 30 1920 or judgment by default may be granted. Clerk John D. Porter witnesses and law firm GW Hutchins represents plaintiff.
A brief church hymn note reports the Easter bells rung with gladness for the risen Christ. Editor Smitherman spent the weekend in Oklahoma City Guthrie and Langston University on business, returning home early Monday. Keep informed read the Star.
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