Black Mob Violence Echoes in Oklahoma The Call for Action
A scathing editorial condemns a mob killing of Crockett Williams in Eufaula by about 50 unmasked men and laments the lack of state or federal response. It urges Black residents to form armed self defense while warning against mob violence and calling for justice and safer communities for women and children.
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Oklanon
Gov. Cruce
Gov Croce
Gov. Croce
Crockett Williams
Eufaula
Williams
Oklahoma
Anegro
Mass Meeting Called to Elect Tulsa Queen
A mass meeting of the East End colored community in Tulsa calls for electing a Queen for the Tulsa float in the National Negro Business Men's League parade at Muskogee ten days hence. The event, led by Booker T. Washington figures, will feature white dress attendants, a county banner, and local fundraising by the Tulsa organization.
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East End
Tulsa
National Negro Business Men's League
Muxboree
Booker ‘T. Washington
Negro Boy Scouts
Muskogee
Whdely
Robertson Nominated for Oklahoma Governor
Robertson wins the Democratic nomination for Governor of Oklahoma. Williams clings to a fading chance but concedes defeat as reforms cited by supporters fail to sway the electorate. The primary turnout features about 18,000 Black voters influencing the result.
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Retaros Robertson Hag
Oklahoma
Williams
Wagoner
Masons Grand Lodge Trip Via City on Wednesday Evening
Hon H W Twine and A G Lange were seen passing through the city Wednesday evening en route to Boley to attend the Masonic Grand Lodge gathering.
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W H. Twine
A G. W. Lange
Boley
Masonic Grand Lodge
Tulsa Colored Picnic at Sand Spring Park Draws Thousands
The colored residents of Tulsa held August 4th celebrations at Sand Spring Park attracting about 6,000 attendees. Promoter Fresman L. Martin organized the event with several stand privileges sold. White park managers ordered the vendors to stop, causing many to depart while others stayed and spent money. The celebration cost roughly 87,500 in local value.
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Tulsa
Sand Spring Park
Fresman L. Martin
Tutxa
Apt
General War Declared Across Nations In Global Clash
The report notes England declares war and mobilizes both sea and land forces. All nations respond with collective alarms as hostilities intensify. Maritime and land operations widen the conflict beyond borders, signaling a sweeping crisis.
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England
Trans-Atlantic Cable Cut and Allied War Mobilization
Reports from London dated August describe a cut Trans-Atlantic cable, Germany isolated from world communications, and Allied preparations. German forces advance while Britain and France mobilize. ships seized, volunteers called, and hospitals repurposed for wounded. News notes ongoing naval actions, prisoner declarations, and mobilization efforts as World War I escalates.
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HNO
Germany
Muskogee Couple Marries in Tulsa Ceremony
A quiet wedding was performed in Vila city on Wednesday by Rev. The groom Bland Wharton aged 26 and bride Pear Hill aged 19, both of Muskogee. The Creek native owner of 160 acres, her former home Por, was joined by friends N. J. Bitloit Grady Bogard and Johnnie Brown from Muskogee.
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Vila City
Bland Wharton
Misa Pear! Hill
Muskogee
Muskey
N. J. Bitloit
Mise Grady
Bogard
Johnnie Brown
Presidents Wife Dead Ends White House Era
Washington. The president’s wife, Mrs. Wilson, died at the White House in the afternoon. The nation mourned as the grief-stricken president, supported by his daughters, faced the loss. Cabinet members, including McAdoo and secretary, joined in the solemn hour as government business paused. The death of Mrs. Wilson cast a pall over official life and marked a solemn moment in American leadership.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilton
United States
So'olook Ula
Wilton
Horifnien
Wfterndau
Promidant
de Cavy Grayson
U. Ny
McAdoo
Vranvisi
Sayre
Wilsont Suinchielaw
Vomalty
Kile
Mia Wilson
Perowident Marehit
Banjul Harrison
Chelsea Death Notice for Rene Ade tuiral Kovalhed Bradford
The death of Rene Ade tuiral Kovalhed Bradford occurred yesterday at the Hava hospital and was announced Wednesday. Bradford, age 70, died from a medical condition while in hospital care.
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Chelsea
Hava Hoopital
Rene
Bradford
Admiral Bead
Ford Seus Addon
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