Hero of Bandit Story Held on Murder Charge
Special to The Tulsa Star Muskogee Oklahoma January 28 1920 though praised as a hero for stopping a supposed bandit Wm Linn a street car conductor is jailed without bond awaiting a murder preliminary hearing Williams of Parsons Kansas was visiting Muskogee when Linn shot him Police planned to consider Linn for a police post but developments shifted him to murder suspect Readers learn Williams had good reputation and friends plan to hire special attorneys for the case
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Tulsa Star
Muskogee
Okla
Daily
W. 5
Willismas
Wm Linn
White
Linn
Daily Press Service
Hyde Park
Williams
Parsons
Kansas
Reese
Efe
Coweta Notes Brings News of Deaths Marriages and Land
The Coweta notes report Miss Nancinead and John Benbo deaths in the town, with mourners listed and a pledge of condolences. Willie Burse to wed Ardell Tucker and move to Coweta. Mrs Carter and Rev Pearson fund sickness and burial costs for Mt Rose mission circle, drawing mixed local reactions. I C Hurst buys a 10 acre tract adjoining the town.
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Willie Burse
Ardell Tucker
Coweta
Dr. Carter
Pearson
Neal
Missionary Society of
Mt. Rose
Home Mission Society
I. C. Hurst
University faculty aids European relief effort in DC
In Washington DC January Howard University faculty reports a contribution of 56.78 dollars to the European War Relief Council for the District of Columbia. Dr Scott, University secretary treasurer, states the fund supports those in Europe in need.
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Wahington
D. C
Howard University
Uleray Chapel
River Hitepel
Hoover
Arthur S. Mi
European War Relief Council For
District of Columbia
As Scott
University
Europe
Race Disturbances Force Colored People to Flee in Georgia
Reports from Atlanta Georgia describe four years of unrest in Nall County with white authorities disarming Black residents by broad search orders and confiscating firearms. The result is forced migration as chaos spreads, Gainesville gains Black population, and authorities seek gubernatorial intervention.
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Associated Negro Press
Atlanta
Jai
Fom Nall County
Ganesville
State News Letter and Oklahoma college attendance
The hearing on Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. rate increases is moved to February 1 with potential final hearing that day after the Corporation Commissioners review evidence from the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. The letter highlights Oklahoma colleges and lists attendance totals for state schools including the University of Oklahoma and state normal and teachers colleges.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
Association of Aerican Universities
Association of Collegiate Alumni
M. College
Okla
College For Women
WA Central State Normal
Southeastern State Normal
East Central State Normal
Northwestern State Normal
Southwestern State Normal
Northeastern State Normal
Engineer probes OG and EO property values for appraisal
The Corporation Commission has obtained an engineer who will investigate property valuations of the Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company and the Muskogee Gas and Electric Company in connection with a recently submitted appraisal request. A hearing is scheduled for January 28.
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The
Corporation Commission
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Muskogee Gas and Electric Sompany
Tse
Peculiar Business in Readjustment Era
A peculiar business persists through the period of readjustment, unlike others that close or lay off workers. It operates continuously, grinding away 24 hours a day to prevent broader economic disruption, regardless of working conditions or rising costs. It has nothing to do with producing electrical transportation and communication services.
Financing and Refinancing of Electric Railways In Oklahoma
Oklahoma utilities face pressure to maintain service amid rising coal metal and labor costs. John W. Shartel will attend a Chicago conference on financing electric railways as Bartlesville plans a White Way system. U S Geological Survey reports Oklahoma produced 201000 kilowatt hours of hydro power in October and total state power use figures amid national output.
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State ii Utilities Commission
John W. Shartel
Oklahoma Railway Company
Okahoma
American Railway Association
Chicago
Bartlesville
Bartlesville Gas and Electric Co
U. S. Geological Survey
Cleore Light
United States
Oklahoma
Business League Smoker Planned for Thursday Night
Local Business League set a meeting to hold a smoker next Thursday at the Stratford hotel. The group may form a committee to send representatives to the state legislature to push for a bill allowing colored men to serve on juries in Oklahoma. All businessmen and businesswomen are urged to attend.
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Eeleted Business League
Stradford
Oklahoma
Muskogee
D. J. Wallace
Oklahoma City
Key House
Wyer J. H. Stevens
Theodore Sneed
Fisher
Aie Association of Teachers
Dunbar
Inter-Racial Commission
Inter - Racial Commission
Fke
State Principals’ Association
W. Curry
Thurman
T He State Teachers’ Association
FE. M. Castleberry
de. HT. S. Johnson
M. E. Church of Tulsa
HK Emmet Stewart
W. H. Twine
DB. J. Turner
H.C. Hooker
G. W. Sawner
J. WM. Lilly
Phillip Lewis
Roscoe Dungee
Jim Vriw
Hue
J. Wallace
Gi. W. Goes
Southern chiefs seek unified message on race and unity
Harding’s anticipated Southern response emphasizes national harmony over sectionalism, urging oneness of Americanism and addressing Southern fears about Republican policy toward Black citizens. Southern leaders and editors press for clear stance on appointments and federal policy, while activists push for race-neutral reforms.
OKMULGEE TOPICS AND EVENTS
Miss Marie N Williams of Tulsa conducted business for the Tulsa Star here Friday. Rev T W Stevenson of Mt Pleasant Baptist Church plans a four thousand dollar brick church, and M Gatewood oversees race housing projects. A rally by the M E Church and other local figures highlighted community efforts with speeches and musical offerings.
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Marie N. Williams
Tulsa
Tulsa Star
C. P. Wallace
Wilcee
Lizzie Dobbs
Mt. Pleasant
Texas
Samuel F. Manuel
East Third Street
T. W. Stevenson
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
Boley
Husk
Editor Praised For Tulsa Star Stance On Humanity
A reader commends The Tulsa Star editor for a bold editorial on human welfare and child welfare, urging universal reading and alignment with MCA aims. The letter from Executive-A SRESO ret Hunt Sranch, Me ey, expresses gratitude and calls for broad citizen support.
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Tulsa Star
Sreso
Outstanding Race Problems To Be Discussed At Convocation
Howard University convocation in Washington January notes debates on racial issues and social and international brotherhood. Speakers include Rev Frederick Lynch Rev Ian Nove ry Wayne Wheeler and Senator Thomas Steelin with Rev Wm Hayes to preach the convocation sermon.
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Washington, D.C
Howard University
Senoe
Gan
Frederick Lynch
Christian Work
Church Peace
York City
Ian Novery
Na- Hong Council of Congregational Churches
Springfield
Massachusetts
Wayne DB. Wheeler
L. D
Anti-Saloum League
D. Cr de
J. Stanley Darkee
Wm. ¥. Hayes
New York City
Community Activities Highlight Bristow December Events
In Bristow locals busy with farming prep and church work hampered by slow Sabbath School progress. Attendance notes mention newly elected officers and ongoing programs, with Sister Turner and Mrs. Will Eilick among teachers and performers. Residents anticipate a successful Star and Sam drive as subscribers express optimism.
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Sanday School
Haroon Ke
P. Mea
Walker Jared Ade
Lidigua
Abewrn Turner
Tur Turner
Leslie
Gina Parc
Briscwe
Sam
Siser
Rebecca Turter
Notice to Public About Reduced Newspaper Pages
Due to illness of our typewriter this week the paper has reduced pages three to four. Several local ads and valuable news items were set out. This is not offered as an excuse but an explanation to readers.
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Walter
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Washington, D. G An
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Harding
Clark Howell
Howell
Republican Party
Constitution
Southern
Mr. Taft
Appothisten
Henry Lincoln Johnson
Henry Lincoln
Emmett Scott
Okmulgee
M. Gatewood
Elor
M. E
St. Pal
M.E
Vest
L. Dean
Redan
Alabama
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