Black woman sues railroad over segregation abuse in Oklahoma
Mix Lee Terrell, a Black woman from this city, alleges she faced harassment and forced travel in the baggage car after a drunken group entered the car she occupied en route to Pawhuska. She says conductor failed to protect her and demands action by the state corporation commission, with a Black porter offering only limited apology.
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Wherlow
Oklahoma
Midland Valley Railroad
Mix
Lee Terrell
Terrell
Jain
Pauhteka
Dudge
Pawhusks
Hiw
Corporation Commission
Mayor Will Appoint Board of Censors
Mayor plans to appoint a censor board to review moving pictures and vaudeville shows in Tulsa. The board will approve or reject acts and enforce decency standards. Officials expect the move to curb indecent performances.
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Mayor
Board of Censors
Tulsa
Flm
Pierre Ad Vaud Ville
Lee
Oklahoma oil output expected to reach record 1919 total
State Geological Survey estimates Oklahoma oil production for 1919 will exceed any prior year. Figures, while not final, rely on refinery and pipe line company returns and month by month data. The survey notes near term refinements and emphasizes the strong year as calculations near completion.
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OS State Geological Survey
Banner One
Norman
Okla
Seurex Typie
Oklahoma
Notice of Wm. McClain's severance from the paper
A public notice states Wm. McClain is no longer connected with the newspaper in any capacity for business reasons. The item criticizes harshly the Massachusetts legal system and its treatment of defendants unable to pay fines, alleging harsh penalties and inadequate reform efforts.
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Wm. McClain
New England
Massachusetts
Mineral output value and price trends cited in 1943 report
A World news summary notes the year’s mineral production value near 80 million dollars with gas coal cement and other products contributing similarly. It references state totals and price estimates around nine cents per unit while noting leadership in mineral outputs and a decline in per-hundred weight costs.
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Ohlone
Tulea World
National Negro Press Association outlines plans in Nashville
The National Negro Press Association calls for unity and a winter session in Nashville to advance civil rights, educate leaders, and promote equal status under the law. The document reflects aims for national solidarity, official action, and the pursuit of a square deal for African Americans.
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Nashville
Tenn
Dewaliy
Betherinett
Segtees
Webeney
United S
Prin
Alberto
Vie
Social Equalify Conference Hears Outbreak by Negro Preacher
In Washington, D C a Negro preacher Rev L N Ross urged attendees to stop buying musical instruments and send children to dancing schools. He urged spending money on guns and military education and called for preparation for war to secure social political and industrial rights. Oswald Garrison Villard disagreed and faced renewed approval for Ross.
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Washington, Dan
LN. Ross
Washington
Charles Sumner
Roas
Oswald Garrison Villard
New York
Ross
Tule Star Office Visit Promises Citizen Feedback
Citizens invited to visit the STAR office in Tule sa to inspect staff and help shape the paper into the people’s paper. The note invites suggestions and offers subscription details for the Great Home Weekly with a promise of safe pricing and quality service.
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Tulesa
Star Office
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