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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1913
Page
4
A fragmentary report quotes sermons and civic figures advocating police action to restore order in Tulsa. It notes baptisms at Orentz Lake Park and calls for firm leadership from church and police to quell disturbances and remove violent elements from the area.
The Tulsa Star declares a fight for public decency, pledging fearless reporting while warning critics and threats. It asserts the local Colored community and ministers back upright morals, promising to publish all public records and pursue improvement without fear or favor.
A jumble of community notes recounts church revival at First Baptist, a big city picnic at Midway Park, and various social calls. Mentions Miss Portee’s party for visiting friends, sermons by Rev White and Rev A W Hurna, and local residents traveling or ill. Also notes school enrollment at Tatga Colored School of Music and ongoing town business on Greenwood and Archie streets.
May propose entering applicants for music classes and private lessons. Special rates for violin and wind instrument instruction. Notes to be presented to the secretary with terms for matrimony arrangements and recital participation.
Last Sunday marking Dedication Day at MB Church where Rev. Jones, now in city less than five months, celebrated the completion of securing funds to pay a debt of nearly 500 dollars. The program featured addresses by Dr J A Johnson Rev Griffin and Supt Debowin, with Prof. William Ball's violin and a young choir delivering strong music.
Randolph was charged in a February shooting of Wachee Cherry. The jury returned a verdict of guilty and sentenced him to 10 years in state prison. The judge later reduced the term by three years. Cherry reportedly can walk again after recovery, but the killer remains at rest.
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