09 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1918
Page
1
A Kentucky newspaper column documents a Republican push for segregated streetcar service in Louisville. The plan, labeled Jim Crow transit, would force separate accommodations for white and colored riders, with fines for violation and police enforcement powers for conductors and drivers. Local Black leaders and longtime Republicans react with disbelief and dismay at the politically charged move.
The readable segment hints at a wartime or political scene with references to a German instance, a meeting or call, and a power figure. Details are unclear, but the tone suggests a report on a political or military moment with named individuals involved.
Patrolman Glenn Allison died after a blow to the head from a highwayman named Weidy Ruell. The suspect, held after a series of holdups, reportedly escaped earlier but was recaptured following the attack on the officer.
The Tulea Somsing e city opens a fresh enterprise at 218 Bent Archer with Maeste, Gomer and Anderean among organizers. Members may pay $1.50 monthly for cleaning and further services as the group targets Tulsa’s example and draws interest from locals like Mary Faye who already bought membership tickets.
The Talon County Council considers an ordinance to close all pool halls during wartime. City Attorney Mestrve prepared the measure, likely to go before the city commission next Friday. Pool hall owners fiercely oppose the proposal, aiming to defeat it.
Trade ad notes job work service as specialty and provides a telephone contact 931 for inquiries.
J W Wella proprietor of Welly Quick Lunch Stand on North Greenwood plans a new fesse at 140 North Elgin and Linke 1 Up for fleet chow. Wella is known as a top chef in the city and attracts a diverse crowd to his eatery.
Mere Callie McGregor wife of groveryman Lew McGregor of North Greenwood died at her home after a long illness aged 44. Active in First Baptist church Knights and Daughters of Tabor Court of Calanthe and the Eastern Star she is survived by her husband two sons a stepson a brother and her mother. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist church Sunday afternoon.
The scheduled six round boxing match between Scotty Willianwe and Bo Miller at Palm Garr Mandax night was halted by City Attorney John Me and Police Chief after a brief conference with Billy McClain. Mayor Simmvine denied authority. Billy McClain said he acted to stop the bout and refund the funds. Fans await the next Referee announcement.
Tuskegee Institute Professor George W. Carver, director of the Tuskegee experiment, returned from Washington after a Department of Agriculture invitation to demonstrate sweet potato products. He says the meeting was encouraging and government aims to support future experiments for wartime food programs using his eighty eight products, including dried sweet potatoes prepared to rival fresh when cooked.
The Tulsa Star office will host a Colored Democratic Club meeting at eight oclock Monday night. Judge Daniel, head of the Young Mens Democratic Club, and county attorney George Reeves will attend to address the gathering. All interested are invited to attend.
Mrs Alberta Woods is mourned after funeral services at Amos Shureh Tait church with the Washington High and Deivar Grade schools prominent in the ceremony. Rev R Parker delivered the sermon. her husband H W Woods accompanied the procession to Greenwood for burial. The community remembers her as active in charity and school work with many fond farewell verses and prayers for eternal peace.
A garbled report from Washington claims a person owns 20 000 000 acres across multiple states linked to land value and farm development. It references burial shipments, a Marion County appointment, a barber and other named figures, and ends with praise for Chicago’s peace and worth.
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