Three Men Discussed For Washingtons Place In 1900s
The board weighs candidates for Dr. Washington's successor with Warren Logan and Emmet J. Scott viewed as leading choices. Mentions of Tunker, Moton, and Beott reflect a wide debate among trustees and educators about leadership, ties, and national influence, as they await a formal decision before the next board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunkerer
Ale
Washington
Institute
Ierys
Iinding Nemrawe
Wilter
Finn
Board of Trustees
Warren Logan
Emmet J. Beott
el Heienanti
Putelbe Mds
Hin National Reputattot
Tunkeger
Major Moton
Hampton Institute
Princett
Dan
Ute National
Logan Caiie
Tunkegen
Treipirer
Li Wen
Lilm
Tim Almow
Thakees Boott
Layee
Harviie
Taft Na Special
Wie National Negro Iusinepa League
WRO
Western Negro Press Association Meeting Heads to Kansas City
Newspaper men and women from across the nation are expected to attend the Western Negro Press Association meeting in Kansas City on the 8th and 20th. Editor Crews of the Kansas City Sun coordinates local arrangements and urges all to be ready for a strong turnout and a memorable gathering. Those planning to attend who have not replied should write Hon Nelson, editor of the Kansas City Sun, in Kansas City, Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Negro Press Aviation
Western Net Pree Association
Kansas City
He & Great Maccons
Kansas City Sun
Metmapolle
Hon Nelson
Orn Kanaaa City
Okelon
Tate
Righia
Tife
Mberty
Haiti
Bam
Southland
Tulsa Star and Tulsa World Urge Empty Stocking Fund
The Tulsa World and The Tulsa Star appeal for donations to the Empty Stocking Fund aiding white and Colored families in Tulsa. Readers are urged to send checks to The Tulsa Star marked For Empty Stocking Fund and to contact via phone for pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa World
Wis
Sulle
Wales
Tulsa
Christus Mening
Tulsa Star
Peace Maker Shot Dead After Alley Confrontation
A man identified as Henry Whiteman was shot and killed on Greenwood and Archer streets last Sunday night in a confrontation with Mary White near a restaurant keeper. The assailant fired through a doorway as the peace maker attempted to restrain entry, and fled the scene amid confusion. Local authorities report an ongoing investigation into the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Archer
Henry
Gander) Whiteman
Alanat
Mary White
Joe Taylor
Archer and
Giwinder
Thar
Four Magazines for One Year Star Offer
Advertisement-style notice offering a yearly subscription to The Star with four magazines included for a total price of 1.18. Includes promotional phrasing and mentions old subscribers and the bargains available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yasawing
Star
Great Curiosity in Town Over Dermoid Cyst Show
The Tube Star weekly published a sensational item about a Tusa woman who underwent a surgical removal of a dermoid cyst by Dr. L. H. Johnson, a Black doctor in Coweta. The tiny specimen was displayed at the Star office and drew about 1800 visitors, despite intended as an advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. L. H. Johnson
Coweta
Snowy Weather Disrupts Local Rail Service
Train operations halt as heavy snowfall blankets the region causing delays and postponements. Officials urge travelers to seek updates and expect cancellations into the evening with crews working to clear tracks and restore service.
Frisco Train Service Described as Filthy and Segregated
A letter recounts a Jim Crow trip between Oklahoma City and Tulsa filled with smoke and dirty conditions. The writer objects to segregated seating and the conductor’s insulting refusal of better accommodations for women and Black passengers. He condemns the law and calls for first class treatment for all travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okla City
Tulsa
Tim Wand
Bo Ty
Bookman Dies in Electric Chair After Race Tensions
Henry Bookman, a colored laborer in Oklahoma, was executed in the electric chair for the killing of white man Mehard Hardy in Kutula on April 2, 1915. The article notes Governor Williams faced pressure over clemency and discusses prior capital punishment policy shifts and local editor involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willidiia
TAR
Williams
Staitherm
Inii
Tila Lth
Thien
Tale Star
Henry Bookman
Gover
Ivy
Sanity Commission
Cage
John R. Melleth
Eufaula
Sinow
Tims le
Bookman
Cass
Kings Daugh ter Commend Negro Soldiers Paris Visit
Paris December 8 Mrs B S Paugies 6 American women describe a hospital visit in Paris where Queen Amelie spoke with wounded soldiers. A Black American ambulance worker nicknamed Brown, proud of being American, explains how gas and bullets affect him and recounts his luck and curiosity about the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
B.S. Paugies
France
Belgium
Amelie
Nik
Porvign Legion
America
Grand Reception Honors Tulsa Hotel Staff
A grand reception was held in honor of the waiters, bellmen, and porters of the Hotel Tulsa. The Gurley event drew a large crowd and was praised as the best of its kind ever staged in Tulsa. The Dreamland orchestra provided music for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Tulan
Dreamland Orchestra
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Washingtons
Con Jency
Moton Mentionel
Emmet J. Scott
K. G
Quill P
Edith Cavell
Pauls
London
Mine Kirth Cavell
Wvery
Ifs
Coster
Great Dritein
Red Cros
Peace Maker
Star Office
Frisco
Scennet Bafsala
Grom the Booth
Rabbit
Hotel
Quincy’s
Ues
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