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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1920
Page
2
A description of Lingweigurrot rice terraces praised as top world relics. Located in the Mooniain province of Northern Lavon, they rise on stepped slopes with stone walls up to 18 feet high and irrigated by valleys through mountain troughs.
The Manila Carnival long held as a landmark event for the Orient is described as the season’s standout attraction. A 120,000 audience figure and major commercial and governmental exhibits are noted along with a comprehensive view of development and cultural showcase planned for the era.
The Philippines shift toward self rule boosts farming with government support for agricultural schools and a Filipino legislature. Rice corn and crops like coco, coffee, and sugar expand across islands, with a growing rural population and an emphasis on food production.
A synopsis of Filipino women's advancement and push for suffrage as highlighted by remarks on the Philippine role in politics. It notes that Filipinas may outpace American women in securing voting rights and details women’s professional strides, family roles, and social influence in Manila and the United States. Includes reference to Mrs Jaime C de Veyra and her advocacy in Washington.
In Trenton on February 13 Governor Hilward Bulwarde emerges as a leading opponent of constitutional prohibition. He faces criticism from Ed wards and Bevan as he pushes to contest the federal ban and seek state liquor sales limits. Legislation on percent alcohol content and specific proposals are moving through the legislature as the issue colors state politics.
Mrs. Reboora Gavel is ill. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Ensley marked the 12th birthday of Ora Lee. Cloths were prepared for 15 pupils and the teacher. Ora Lee receives best wishes from her school mates and teacher hoping she will be a beacon light.
Mexico City reports former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson has booked passage on the Monterey and will reach New York in early March. He said he expects to settle with the U S district attorney in Chicago to resolve the dispute.
Jackson Mississippi February reports say tension grows within the Mississippi Federation of Labor as Negro delegates from local carpenters plasterers and bricklayers unions appear at the annual convention. Organizers from other states allegedly formed these unions without state approval prompting a resolution to limit northern organizers and request southern leaders control southern labor matters.
The Post War Negro was discussed at the third community conference held at Fifteenth and Race, with reference to how Black soldiers were treated as brothers in France. P. Service, Philadelphia, noted the ALN and reporting on February 19.
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