National League meeting overview praised and local theater noted
Secretary Konilt J. Scott and the Tuskee wee Institute led efforts to secure strong delegations for the National League meeting in Muskogee. The piece lauds media-driven national reach, recognizes Mr Beattle, and endorses the New Williams Theatre on Greenwood built by 8 Negra for Negroes costing over 1,000 dollars, urging readers to support the Star and subscribe to meet press obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konilt J. Scott
Tuskeewee Institute
Baxdnens Men's League
Bia
National League
Muskogee
Ode Pepers
Din
Williams
Greenwood G
National League meeting in Muskogee causes black leaders rift
The Muskogee gathering exposed tensions among Black leaders over handling of National League funds amid rumors of misusing public contributions. Critics target J. J. Eliott and KR Emil Stewart, while The Star urges exposed officials be held to account or cleared if proven unfounded, noting concerns about leadership and race enterprise within the Oklahoma leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League
Muskogee
J. J Eliott
Sete League
Emil Stewart
Ques
Ion
Negrous
State League
National Negro Business Men's League
Tiy Elliott
State Business League
The
Star
Star Lectures on Negro League Controversy in Muskogee
A public letter accuses T. J. Elliott and associates of misusing league funds for newspaper ads and tickets, praises the Star for coverage, and calls for accountability. The writer condemns hypocrisy among leaders, notes unpaid expectations, and urges the National League principles to be upheld in Oklahoma.
Tulsa Colored People Booster Edition Promised Progress
A Tulsa colored community publication urges unity and pride, praising local leaders and a planned booster edition to highlight progress. The piece condemns rival factions, recalls fundraising efforts in Muskogee, and calls for collective action to advance industrial and social goals for Tulsa's African American residents.
We Have Done In The Past A Family Meeting Resolve
Fragmentary passage discusses a family meeting and loyalty to a league. It references a state aid and moving to the next step within a national league, urging someone to seize the chance and uphold a good name. The text remains incomplete and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal League
National League
Rae
Dane
Wife seeks refinement and jeans in marriage ad
A 35 year old hair products maker seeks a Christian wife for matrimony in Harview at a three year address. He lists a patent for straightening combs and cites former New York business, offering photo exchange. He asks for help and appreciation of a good husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Patent Office
Washington
Harview
New York
N. Y
J. H. Laing
Oklahoma Negro Leaders Hear Dr Washington In Oklahoma Tour
The Oklahoma National League meeting continued with talks on Nearo newspaper publishing and the race question. Dr. Washington spoke at Boynton Okmulgee and Boley urging square deals and racial progress, while editors from Nashville and Topeka clashed over Southern Cowardice claims. Public reception in each city featured large crowds and a warm welcome as the delegation traveled by special train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colum Poupie
Searty
Oklatoma
Tulsa
Tn Oper
National
Negro Maginoks Men's League
National League of
Mudkoken
Vieléime
Oklahoma
Nooker T. Washington
Noro
Outhwest
Do A. Hart
Nashville, Tenn
JJ Davis
Atlanta Independent
Nearo
Nick Chiles
Plizadealer
Topeka
Kan
Hart
Nashville
Ben Davin
Herald
North Carolina
Kansas
Boynton
Oko Mulyer
Okmulges
Tral
Boley
Muskogee
Ker
Washington
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Tulsa Star Printing and Publshing Co
North Greenwood Street
Hatorot
Pont
Tulsa Oklahoma
A. J. Smitherman
H.R. Graham
O. B. Smitherman
A. P. Blakemore
Society
Munkono
Win
TJ. Killott
Onebig
Muxkozes
Ial Rooker T. Wankinggton
Eastend
O. W. Gurley
Archer
Brady
Greenwood
Thin State
National Negro Business League
Elliott
Goodwin
League
Wwe
the Star
T. J
Okenulgee
Ireas Association
TJ Elliott
Tule Wat
Yeaders
Ying
Muakogev
Chinwan
Muskonoe
Tilia
Func
Ulmi
Tulm
Racha
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