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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1914
Page
4
Negroes in Tulsa are divided in political loyalties with some backing Democrats, others Republicans, independents, or the socialist ticket. Each group is described as honest and conscientious in its chosen faith.
Evans Cafe remains popular in the East end with Mrs. Evans baking pastries and Mr. Evans plus Miss recesss serving patrons. A hectic night had Mr. Evans up until 4 a.m. to feed customers, and he cites four reasons for his advertising success.
A Tulsa paper reports the Republican campaign committee hired four Negro residents of Alsuma with property here to influence local colored voters for the upcoming election. The piece argues Tulsa’s Negro community knows its interests and will not be swayed by outsiders and notes intra community political divisions and uncertain tides for next Tuesday’s vote.
The Suar Brat visits Okmulgee and Ballinanat for a observatory tour meeting many notable locals. At Mr Nances home they view a planned two story addition for theater and shows. Lawyer Calloway Dr Darden Rev Wiseman and Mrs Peas Perdue are highlighted with praise for hospitality and community involvement in Okmulgee and Sapulpa later described as the oil city of the Southworst.
A memoir fragment recounts a young recruit’s path to the US Army in Hawaii. He describes travel from Washington to San Francisco to the Hawaiian Islands, the hardship of a hot march to Pearl Harbor, and the discipline of life at Schofield Barracks. Longing for home and country, he expresses pride in service and eventual return home.
A fragmented account highlights Abelter and feed in Drowud Airs Mumparey’s home, listing Grand Master duties of the Knights and Ladies of Harmony and notes on H. T. Hutton, T. R. Johnson, W. H. Little, and local eateries. It sketches their roles and community involvement, plus a Cozy lunch room near the depot and a prosperous barber shop, all reflecting a thriving local social and business network.
Local column reports a busy week with visitors including C Corbett and L.A. Bell in town. A. Care’s Gurley Building eatery promoted. Mrs Williams store praised for cleanliness and windows. church and social notices. a call for subscribers to settle accounts. Leonard Davis making strides at Western University. Lyon Tabernacle campaign ended. Tulsa seen as the West’s best town by W Galwards. Coney Posse update and staffing changes at Quality Tailoring Shop.
On a former Sapulpa trip the author visited Mr. and Mrs. C K Yates at their handsome property. They and Mr. Hutton partner in a grocery business and enjoy steady prosperity from their product and enterprise.
The Knights of Pythias held their annual sermon at the First Baptist church with large attentive attendance. Rev FP White delivered an interesting instructive sermon, J HL olla presided, and the program was skillfully arranged. Tulsa’s best talent contributed music, and a parade from Castle hall to the church completed the event.
O W Gurley has remodeled his meat market to meet the latest sanitation ideas by installing screens and electricians to make the store proof against contamination. Porcelainlined receptacles add to the protection, keeping goods as near pristine as current methods allow.
The Peoples Theatre announces a special feature next Friday showcasing 4,000 feet of Hinwintha pram production with a matinee for school children. Ad Wiesios will be sets.
Bates and Buter leave the Peoples Theatre after twelve weeks on the Crosby time. They have made good impressions with their zany acts and gained genuine laughs from Tulsa audiences, while Patsy will be missed for his hearty humor.
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