Oklahoma primary and general election call to voters
Next Tuesday will be an important day in Oklahoma with politicians and candidates active. The SrTar urges every citizen to exercise judgement in choosing candidates for fall offices and supports the best men from all parties in both the primary and general election. Crops are abundant and even candidates are described as in full bloom as Caranza prefers his ranch to the Mexican presidency.
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Oklahoma
Blak
SrTar
Negro Patriotism in War Time Heroes on Blue Jackets
A callow tribute to twenty one Black youths who served aboard large gun boats as Blue Jackets during the Vera Cruz occupation. The piece extols the Negro as a patriot born in a nation built by his ancestors, yet ostracized and denied rights, noting the contrast with foreigners who enjoy freedoms while Black families face discrimination at home.
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Uncle Sam
Vera Cruz
Ameri
District Grand Master election in Oklahoma jurisdiction
E. D. Jefferson was re elected as District Grand Master of the Grand United Order of Order Lows of Oklahoma Jurisdiction by a 45 to 14 vote over P A Jackson. Full list of officers will appear in the next issue of this paper.
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Grand United Order of Orderlows
Oklahoma
P. AL Jackson
City Circulator Ad Notices and Local Highlights
News Around the City lists a city circulator residence at 215 E Cameron and urges visits to the East end Studio for photos. Booster edition promotions invite home supporters to join, with librarians requesting book returns and home cut features. Evans Cafe hosts delegates praising service and fried chicken, while Mrs. A M Gist offers Sunday chicken dinners for 25 cents at the Gist Building 121 North Greenwood Ave.
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Gist
North Greenwood Ave
WIFE WANTED SEEKING HUSBAND FOR MARRIAGE AND PROFESSIONAL PARTNER
A 45 year old hair product maker and patent holder seeks refinement minded Christian wife to join in business and life. Former New York businessman now in Kansas City shares photos, offers lifelong partnership and support. Also notes secondhand suitcases trunks and clothing sale at Partee Building with Archer and Walker listings.
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United States Patent Office
Washington, DC
New York
N.Y
Laing Mfg
St. Kansas City, Mo
Archer
Partee
Wm. Walker
Business Men's League Convention Opens in Muskogee
The Business Men's League holds meetings from August 19 to 22 in Muskogee at Convention Hall South Street and Fair Grounds. Events include a Grand opening session, multiple business sessions, a city and exhibit view, live stock and agricultural displays, a banquet, and a special train trip August 22 to Boley Oklahoma, described as a prosperous Negro City with rich farmland and mineral wealth owned largely by Black people.
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Boley Oklahoma
United States
Woolens consignment for suits advertised by Star Office dealers
A notice from Partee Bidgem Walker Prep and Mrs. Frenchi Smith lists a consignment of 1000 woolen samples for suits described as nobby and promoted by local leaders in low prices. The ad promotes cleaning, pressing, and repairing services with delivery, contact at phone 2573.
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Archer
Walker Prep
Local Obituary and Fraternal News From Oklahoma Paper
The father of Mrs Andersen of 315 N Exter died Thursday night. Mrs Annie Malone of East Enstern Street returned Sunday night from Guthrie after visiting. At a Grand Lodge meeting of the Odd Fellows in McAluster this week the Tatas Star was adopted as official organ of the Grand United Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth for the Oklahoma jurisdiction. All news from lodges and households will be printed in this paper free of charge.
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Andersen
N. Exter
Annie Malone
E Enstern St
Guthrie
Ovkd
McAluster
Tatas Star
G. UO of Odd Fellows
House Hold
Feuth
Okla
A. M. E. Church Raises Over Four Hundred Dollars
The Mock Conference at the A. M. E. church concluded with a strong showing, raising more than $400 during the week as a sign of success and support for the church activities.
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A. M. E. Church
People theatre hosts Massy and Vommy this week
A local theatre bills Prof. Massy and little Vommy as main attractions this week drawing many attendees seeking entertainment and satisfaction.
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Peoples Theatre
Prof
Massy
Little Vommy
Ruling on Mules Entering Texas From Mexico
The article reports a U S customs dispute over mules taken by an American contractor into Mexico for a construction project. On contract completion the mules were returned to Texas. Officials argued duties apply. the contractor claimed they were articles of American growth returned unvalued. The board of appraisers sustained the duty, prompting a quip that if they are persons they should be allowed to return home.
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Lea
Mexico
Texas
Offiala
Board of Appraisers
Ben
Political announces for Tulsa candidates 1914 primary
A series of 1914 campaign notices announces candidacies for Congress from the First District and for Tulsa County offices. Pat Malloy seeks Congress with a Democratic primary August 4, 1914. J W Woodford for County Judge. J A Schnaitt for County Treasurer. Ed Dalton for County Treasurer. Jas W Wooley for Sheriff. SW Hooker also listed for Sheriff.
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Publc
Pat Malloy
Cline and Cox Seek Tulsa County Clerk Posts in 1914 Primary
Lewis B. Cline announces candidacy for County Clerk ex officio Register of Deeds for Tulsa County subject to the Democratic primary on August 4 1914. Stella DonCarlos Cox seeks Creek county superintendent nomination at the Democratic primary on the same date.
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Tulsa County
Schalet RI
Jhereby
Tulan County
Ain West Ath
Register of Deeds
Lewis B. Cline
Creek County
Stella Doncarlos Cox
McAlester City Figures Highlight Odd Fellows Visit
Prominent locals including Mr Robinson Miss Phillips and Hartshow Misses Cravens attract Grand Lodge attendees. Blind contractor Mr Johnson runs two groceries and a cafe and oversees a baggage line. Mrs Waterford and her son visit from Muskogee as city events unfold with the Star promising big plans and a bold forecast for the near future.
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Robinson
Miss Phillips
Misses Cravens
Hartshow
Grand Lodge
McAlester
Mr Johnson
Johnen
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Cheif
Man of
E. D. Jefferson
J. S. Kirby
E.cameron
East End
J. B. Stradford
L. of H. of the World
Seasion
Evans Cafe
A. M. Gist
Business Mens League
Muskogee
Convention Hall
South Second Street
Frenchi Smith
Mrs. Dist
Star Office
J. W. Woodford
ED Dalton
Jas. W. Wooley
Hooker
McAlester ‘News
City
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
Mrs. Waterford
R. H. Waterford
Mrs . South
Dr. South
Stanberry
K. E. McDaniel
Tian
Fathor
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