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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1920
Page
2
The report lists numerous residents and relatives visiting relatives or attending events in various towns. Names include Susie Grae Lodge Miley Deron Kris Were pleasant Cutlery Unis Mio ott Mex He Anderson and Mrs. Watson hosting teens. Several people plan trips to Nebraska and Kansas with multiple lengthy personal updates and brief mentions of conventions and church meetings.
Mr P Lewis and Mrs Nile Ger Tene Cox quietly wed in Independence Kansas on August 3 by Rev Sheppard. They receive congratulations from their friends and family amid local notices and classifieds advertising sales positions and loans at a corner near Washington and North Lansing in the Booker T Washington Addition.
A vintage ad promotes bifocal spectacles for far and near vision in one lens and threading a needle with a clear view a mile away. It offers single vision options, frames in all sizes and styles, Simmons watch chains, and a 20 year guarantee at 3 50. Located at 111 So Boston Ave near Frisco Station, Ring Man.
Activities of the Minton Branch of the Your Mei Christiana Asse in Tulsa include Sunday meetings at the High Se Autitoriain, Monday 12, Tuesday 8 pm M M A Board, Wednesday 3 pm businessmen’s conference, Thursday 3 pm boys hour, Friday Bible class and Sunday School session. Ministers of the city invited to attend, business men urged to join Wednesday conferences. S D Hooker pres and A Gregg exec sec.
In the vicinity crops are reported thriving with corn yields high and farmers urged to thank God. Smiley School held a record attendance at the Bth, with the ant class led by the tester and the advanced class active with local youths. Pastor Rev Henry Johnson is praised for uplift and steady progress. The Ladies Mission is organized and blessing the people as the dry spell continues. Mrs MoGalett and granddaughter Tittle Alene Johnson are visiting at Martshorn, and Mrs Laure Bird’s health is noted as improving at her home.
A civil unrest event began when 400 demonstrators in Negros accused the police of unwarranted death of their member Herbert Brooks after a white woman was harmed. Troops patrolled the Neave residence area as threats rose.
A mob of about a thousand attacked a jail arresting officers on Saturday. The mob wrecked parts of the facility and hanged a man from a nearby limb in the courthouse area. The victim was accused of assaulting a white woman.
In a grim Sunday spree two killings disturbed the Colored community. Evanette Mepuffy shot her husband Clarence at their home on South Federal Street. In South Park Avenue, Eugene Cesterro, a Porto Rican man, killed his wife and wounded himself. Neighbors say jealousy and accusations of infidelity fueled the pair’s violent acts, leaving the city shocked.
Police report Mrs Medalty told officers her husband was cruel and often assaulted her. He returned Sunday evening and attacked her, prompting her to shoot in self defense. she is in custody for questioning.
Help wanted advertisement seeks a colored man for a work position at 107 East Second Street. Limited details provided. brief notice appears in local classifieds.
A spate of petty thefts hits Tulsa areas described as a week of light fingered gentry. Victims include Mrs. Thorats of 317 North Creewood and East End Feed Star owner Robert Harris. Derby, a suspected thief, caused a police chase after a wallet and cash were reported missing. Joss loss totals about 75 dollars with other small sums stolen. Mr. Smith of 700 North Hartford reports watch and cash stolen.
Dorsey Chambliss, the policeman linked to a sensational trial, was convicted and sent to the penitentiary to begin a five year term. Citizens showed strong interest amid race-related coverage, while Mrs. Witt Ross, connected to the Wiebeck girl, also received prison time.
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