Bristow Race Riot Foiled by Bristow Police
A mob in Bristow Okla attempted to lynch a Black man but Chief of Police with deputies blocked the attack. Tulsa Star editor Smitherman rushed to scene sending telegrams to Governor Williams and Creek County Sheriff seeking aid as armed locals dispersed without violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa Star
A. J. Snitherman
Creek County
Apa Alioottiy
Vilice
Niss
Pelaonerwax
Elias
Stocrel
Neloan
Thor
Supul
Tulsa
Dewey
Smith
Smitherman
Thie Down
Stirscane
Syyut
Aid
Letters on racial housing and employment in Collinsville Oklahoma
An editor in Hollinsville Oklahoma publishes a letter dated August 26 1908 addressing rumors that Colored people are barred from living in Collinsville and arguing against discrimination. The writer defends Black workers aiding local industry, recounts pioneer days, and asks residents to state attitudes toward Negroes settling in Tulsa County. The piece frames racial prejudice as contrary to civil rights and national ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan
Coat Weber
Hollinswville
Oktayear
Tulse
Smithigiman
Hioxville
Smithy der Sur
Ener
Whey
Citiera
Boley State Fair Invites Negro Exhibitors in Oklahoma
The second annual state fair at Boley Oklahoma runs September 25 to 28 1918 inviting Negro citizens to showcase their wealth and progress. Key figures include J CODDY JOHNSON Robt L Williams and state officials backing the event with horse racing exhibits lodging and commercial opportunities in Haley and Wewoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kins
Boley
Oktunkowity
Oklahoma
United States
Iles Chestas
Robt. L. Williams
Oklahorme
Poulley
Ataple Hotel
J. Coddy Johnson
Nero
Wewoka
Okla
Muskogee
Davidson
Y. Wewoka
McRiley
Mgr. Boley
Governor Williams Urges Unity After Creek County Notice
A message from Governor Williams and Creek County Sheriff notes no trouble in Bristow after a dispatch from Chief of Police Okita. The letter urges communities to unite, stressing that solidarity strengthens the colored man against adversities and improves conditions. The sheriff cautions restraint and prudent dealings as new moves unfold.
Arrests Linked to Loans for Emigrants
A garbled report notes arrests related to lending money to prospective emigrants. It mentions Brenen and Mendy, with unclear dates and places, and hints at coercive or fraudulent activity affecting people seeking northern relocation.
Verse American Higher in France
New Orleans report notes Waller Washington, a Colored citizen, as among the early volunteers to serve in France. The telegraph memo from the selection board No. 4 on June 6, 1917, records his registration and transfer to Camp Pike by board No. 1. He accompanied the Crs Tempnort unit, marking an early American presence overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Waller Washington
Jean
Needay
Kaphuel
Peet Semption Board No
Werke
Joaton
Gamp Vike
Colored regiments forming for war department plan
The War Department announces authorization to organize eight Colored infantry regiments. Four regiments are designated, with additional officers to be provided. The 808th Infantry (Colored) now existing will be designated as the first unit in the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Vie Advocate Partoni and Onegin Quotations Credit Question
A reader questions why credit is not given for quotes used from Vie Advocate Partoni and Onegin in the current paper. The inquiry notes two sources in welcome pieces and asks for proper attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vie Advocate Partoni
Onegin
Negro Boy Scouts Organized in Kansas City
The first Negro troop of Boy Scouts in Kansas has been organized in Wichita under the Kansas Council with thirteen colored boys. The Hays branch includes members from Calvary Baptist Church and will pursue their own instruction. Two other colored scouts were organized in Kansas Hill under Missouri council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kany
Kansas
Hays
Calvary Baptist Church
Kansas Hill
Kane
Lie
Missouri Council
Bowen addresses wartime rally in Wadesboro North Carolina
De J. W. ES Bowen of Gannon Theological Seminary Athata Ga, one of the race’s ablest speakers, spoke at a patriotic meeting in Wadesboro with about 200 attendees from Anson and nearby counties. Bowen urged support for war policies, urged purchase of Liberty bonds and stamps, and support for Red Cross funds, after being introduced by Congressman LP Robinson. He spoke to another large audience in Hickory, North Carolina, before returning home to Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de J. W. ES. Bowen
Gannon Theological Seminary
Athata
Wedsboro
N.C
Anson
Bowen
Me Hon
LP Robinson
Congress
Wadesboro
Red Cross
Imimecal Man or Woman Seeks Town Support
Fragmentary report notes a town enterprise may grow with local support and mentions a light rain shower Friday morning. No clear names, dates, or further details are readable.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bristow
Lynch a_ Colored Man
Bristow Negro
Jigdas
Raltor
Eidhtoor Smitherman
EdHor
Williams
Ton
Obdaboni City
Tinu
Aenerchia Alo Saiepheman
Henry
Sapslardaine
Netsor
Siqulpa
Hing
Hsuit Sanaa
Collinsville
Mr. Wright
Colthaselle
AH Saane
Ies Tibet
Union
Fran Bristow
Crees
Fanny
Okita Ac
Creek
Heaver
Privae
Sapulpa
Brenen
Gill
France
NFERO
BOY Scouts
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!