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Newspaper

The Tulsa Star

Location

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1920

Page

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Gore Wins Senate Race Amid Democratic Rally

In a heated contest Senator Gore defeats opponent Thomas by a large majority. The race featured incumbent figures including Scott and Sean Barnes with wide election coverage. Analysts note Gore maintained lead through early returns as parties gear up for subsequent statewide races.

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Negroes Unite for School Reform in Segregated County

In a heated statement, Langston and other leaders urge a united front for better schools. They defend a one mill tax stance for separate schools, argue legal routes, and stress education as vital for African American families, calling for collective action.

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Sells-Floto Circus Plans Tulsa Visit

The Sells-Floto Circus, described as the second largest in the world, schedules performances in Tulsa two shows on Friday afternoon and night at 2:15 and 8:15. A press agent discussed the visit with the city editor on Monday morning, noting tentative confidence in the appearance.

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Durham Atrocity Victim Declared Innocent Letter Claims Misidentification

A letter to the Morning Herald from Nelle Teer alleges that Ed Roach, lynched in Person County, was innocent and that a mob murdered an innocent man. The writer describes the victim as a quiet, hardworking Negro and disputes the charges of attempted criminal salt, asserting the mob erred in killing Noweh and detailing events around the night of the lynching and related testimonies.

Prurhsar Herald Nelle Teer Ed. Roach Roxhore Person County Howe Noweh Morning Merald Person Bly Mount Tersw Roxhoro Permisviyn

A Call for Justice Across Duluth and Other Towns

A lengthy editorial urges action against injustice and mob violence. It argues for equal rights and lawful change, condemning racial violence and urging federal enforcement. The piece references Independence Day ideals and calls for dignity, law, and unity in confronting oppression.

Local County Officials Named in Vague OCR Fragment

OCR fragment lists county officials including attorney Seavers, judge Underwood, sheriff McCullough, treasurer Haley, clerk Harvey, assessor Bowlin, school superintendent Messner, surveyor Tingley, commissioners Bryant Short Gilmore and Spitznagle, with district numbers and roles unclear.

PENTA Howard Corporation Comndestoner OFR Thrave Newt Graham E. Hee Gothrey Thomas Munroe W. B. Williams Sherif James Wooley CKY Weaver Minsette Stedges John Porter Hooker Alte Collins Frank Wooden OR. Ritchie North Seavers Rufus AL Underwood Sherif William McCulloughis Chas Haley Wayne Dickey Frances Harvey Bowlin County Mabel Messner Chloe Tingley M. Bryant Ira Short Geo, Gilmore Alc Spitznagle

Card of Thanks for Cornelia Williams Loss

We express sincere gratitude to numerous friends for their care and sympathy after the great bereavement we faced with the loss of Mrs. Cornelia Williams of New Orleans Louisiana and her grandson Orlando Gibbs of Tulsa Missouri Williams husband and grandfather Mr and Mrs L A Gibbs son in law daughter and mother Mr Ed Wise son Mr T Wise son and five grandsons

Molly Cornelia Williams New Orleans Orlando Gibbs Tulsa Williams L.A. Gibbs Aughter Ed. Wise T. Wise

Tulsa Family Loses Members in Tragic Deaths

Mrs Gornelia Williams of New Orleans died July 1 while en route to visit her daughter Mrs L A Gibbs. She is survived by husband, one son, two sisters and fourteen grandchildren. Orlando Williams, son of Mr and Mrs L A Gibbs, aged 17, died after a fall in Joplin Missouri. Both funerals were held at Vernon Chapel AME Church with services led by Bro Walker and conducted by Jackson Undertaking Co. Local attendees included Mrs Buckingham of Maskoxie and numerous friends.

Gornelia Williams New Orleans L. A. Gibbs Oow Okla New Hi B. Willing Guthrie Okla Memphis Tenn A. Gibbs Hulsar Vernon Chapel A. MB Orlando Bs L.A. Gibbs Joplin Williams Bro. Walker Buckingham Maskoxie Oklo Jackson Undertaking Company

Notice of Tulsa Star editor’s illness reduces issue size

Notice to readers from The Tulsa Star announcing editor Me Ad Smith erman’s illness limits this week’s publication to four pages instead of eight. The staff asks readers to pray for his speedy recovery and return to health and duties in the newsroom.

AD Smitherman Tulsa Star

State Democratic Meeting Postponed In Tiden Upsilon Area

A state meeting of the StateWike Negro Demeemtie Consett was postponed scheduled for March 8 in Tiden. The postponement follows confusion over the temporary chairman, Me AS Sonlthornune, and a need to reorganize the delegation.

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