Guardianship Strife Over Sale Of Minor’s Oklahoma Land
A Tulsa lawyer appeals for a fair recovery of land sold by a guardian to educate a six year old Negro child, alleging the guardian’s sale funds were diverted to court costs and left the minor without proceeds. The case, watched with interest in Oklahoma, involves accusations of white guardianship exploiting a Black ward, and calls for court action to secure the minor’s title and proceeds amid county guardianship abuses.
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Tulan
May Court
Ani Panvarted
Aden
Equrth
Fasoma
Omatoma
Willie Math Goreng
Big Lot Sale Starts Tomorrow for New Residential Addition
Real estate agent John J. Muwf promotes an upcoming big sale of 80 acre and 2 acre tracts north of Lincoln Fork and Gurley additions. The developments target residence districts near Main River and Santa Springs car lines with a price of 26.60 and terms of 10 down. The sale plan includes a 20 lot Lenet with another 80 acre tract to be added east of the current block. The project is named Dowrinns Vinstained in honor of the late Frederick Dugas.
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Frederick Dugas
Lincoln Fork
Gurley
Gurley Hill
John J. Muwf
Millee Bow
Sheriff Paton Keeps Tulsa Sheriff Title Amid Charges
James Paton, former Tulsa police chief detective, was appointed interim sheriff of Tulsa County by the County Commissioners while charges against him are pending. He has not relinquished his office and states he will not resign until a jury finds him guilty or innocent. The matter echoes past payroll disputes and city conditions affecting law enforcement.
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James Paton
Tulsa Police Department
Tulsa
Shariff Woolley
Gorved Netic
Tim
Bayroth
Tulaso
Fatton
Patton
Tulaa
Both Morris and Jones Baptist factions hold meetings in Sapulpa
Two Baptist factions representing National organizations met in Sapulpa this week. The Jones faction held sessions on Thursday and Friday to form a state organization in Oklahoma, while the Morris faction met a day earlier to organize their side. Dr. F. Jones of Mississippi was absent. Rev. R. R. Jones of Muskogee attended on his behalf. Baptists in the state are reportedly evenly divided, with two camps to conduct their meetings annually.
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Sapulpa
Jones
Thureday
Oklahoma
Morris
4. P. Jones
Mississippi
Mmeting
RR Jones
Muskogee
Tulsa police raid on white women houses ends in jail for 24
Officers Smitherman Williams and Cleaver with Rogers raided illicit resorts in Tulsa under orders from Commissioner Quinn. Twenty four women were arrested and sentenced to 20 days in jail with probation to leave town. Leaders reportedly discussed dynamiting the establishments but chose official action.
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Tulen
Quint
Liey
Charken
Tulsa
Smitherman
Commissioner Quinn
Jackson
Col Quinn
Williame
Turney
Hob Rogers
Clark
Colored Library in Need of New Books for Colored People
A 1915 plea from The Colored Free Library on the Tubby of the Star affirms a need for books. From June 1 to June 41, 1915, 288 people borrowed books, 267 came to learn, totaling 72 patrons for the week. The library catalog holds 407 volumes, with 40 needed. The librarian appeals for donations to Union, white and colored, to buy new books and asks for contributions.
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Tew
Hooke
Cemrel Hr Informaviod
Tbe
Staten
Juiro
Wheelty
Tulon
Aca. Smith AN
Negro Business League to Meet at Gurtey Hall
The local Negro Business League will meet in Gurtey hall on North Greenwood Wednesday plebt in a regular business occasion. Every member is urged to be present.
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Negro Business League
Gurtey Hall
North Greenwood
Celebration of Industrial Hue at Fontmer State Capital
Editor Smitherman presides over a city celebration at Fontmer State Capital highlighting meritorious achievement. The event features a museum style transformation of City Hall, speeches by leaders including Mine Motley and Mr. Smitherman, and a call to develop local industry. A notable address urges duty to improve the lives of children, linking emancipation era efforts to ongoing education and labor programs.
Special Session Called by Governor for January 17
Governor R L Williams issued a call for a special session of the Legislature to convene Monday morning January 17 and last 30 days The expected main item is the Grand Father Clause No other action will be taken beyond items recommended by the governor
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R. L. Willams
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Lynchings in the United States Rise in 1915 Record
The record kept by Dr Booker T. Washington notes 69 lynchings in the year just closed, including 55 Negroes and 11 whites. Most occurred in Louisiana, with multiple categories of victims and charges, showing a troubling pattern of mob violence across states.
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Division of
Renate
A Booker T. Washington
United States
Lemet
Eightnen
Inw
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