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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1920
Page
5
The Buffato Chamber of Gommeres departed Jat Vesday on its annual cruise on based Lakes. Two members of the happy party were De thi Hewis and Charles Paterek, with four more from the Chamber of Commerce.
Gastonia North Carolina report states Miss Mittiy Ross a member of a longstanding white family recently died and left $75,000 to Mattie Yelle Jadson a Colored person. The remainder of the estate was distributed among Jadson her friends and local churches.
Buffalo report states the Dunlop Rubber Co in Buffalo imported 500 colored workers from Richmond under stringent terms and harsh supervision. Overseers and foremen were appointed from Southern whites, leading to widespread discontent among the workers who feel their promised terms were not met.
Two colored girls, Viola Saunders and Adelaide Hamilton, were employed as clerks in Buffalo's Tax Department after proving qualifications in civil service exams. The local Republican League aided the appointment, highlighting the candidates' fitness.
A generous gesture by Perry fed old men women and children with a free barbecue on the lawn behind his establishment. The feast cost 8500 but Perry has no wife or children, so the expense is not a personal burden. Another similar act is cited by Dr Tek mond of Jackson Miss as an example of benevolent giving.
William Monroe Trotter, editor of the Boston Guardian, spoke to a large crowd at Second Baptist Church in Kansas City about the Paris Peace Conference. He described his hardships and difficulties in attending the talks and shared insights from the proceedings.
A Tulsa Star front shows editorials on democracy opportunity and race with bold quotes, followed by a public divorce notice. Leouna Benton sues Claude Benton for absolute divorce in Tulsa County District Court, requiring answer by August 6, 1920.
At Memorial Hall Harvard University in Boston a near riot erupted involving six hundred students mostly Southern. A. Mayer a Washington, D. C. waiter allegedly drew a revolver after an argument with ban Wilson of Pittsburg. Wilson struck Mayer and Mayer grabbed hair, triggering a student rush. Mayer escaped as police were summoned.
Portland Advocate notes over one hundred Pullman car porters visited Portland recently with Shriners special trains and were entertained by the 20th Century Club. Drum car riers and valets accompanied the Shriners as part of the group.
Kansas City July Henry Perry a renowned barbeque dealer believes God has been good to him He states his intention to show his gratitude in a public act and reveals plans to cast bread upon the waters as a symbol of benevolence and faith.
Nearly fifty editors of the Associated Negro Press gathered in Chicago at the Appomattox Club library for the largest voluntary Negro editor meeting yet. Discussions highlighted the newspaper’s growing commercial clout and pivotal public opinion role, with editors voicing determination to advance human rights and American opportunities despite segregation and mob violence.
The fragment mentions newspapers from counties and a push for reform through tracking and leadership. It references named figures like Wesley and Athenee and hints at efforts to achieve desired results. The text discusses the role of media in public interest and a new day of work under a Chicago conference context.
Fragmentary tract expresses devotion to Jehovah and defense of truth against eternal torment. It hints at public challenge to ministers to defend alleged charges, referencing upcoming combined edition and calls for faithful testimony.
The Negro Press extols its growing influence and power in shaping social progress. It emphasizes living over dying, practical spirituality, and character training as keys to advancement, while claiming greater impact than ever on Congress of Nations.
A short wartime style editorial extols courage, high purpose, and truth as the essence of the Black press. It proclaims the race’s resolve to strive toward worthy social aims and to uplift through journalism and advocacy.
A large gathering of Masons from the Prince Hall Grand Lodge and its jurisdiction attended a solemn service on a Sunday afternoon. About three thousand participants dressed in regalia filled the event, as leaders and members marked the occasion with ceremonial rites and communal tribute.
Legislation on welfare and healthy living provisions dominates a crowded session in Alexandria. Lawmakers discuss sanitation, life quality, and state integrity while church responsibility and community aims influence the plan adoption amid heated debate.
An effort by Harlem Community Service to collect ten thousand dollars for work among Neavoes in North Harlem is underway. Five panicathons are already engaged in the drive as volunteers organize the fundraising and outreach.
In Louisville the Baptist Forward Movement completed a July drive raising an unspecified large amount. The funds are earmarked to support mission work and general church activities as 33 arches represented for the event amid a local Baptist community effort.
San Francisco authorities shut down the Black and Tam Cabaret last Monday morning by order of acting Mayor Ralph McLeran. Citizens had reported numerous complaints about the notorious venue, a dance hall and liquor outlet allegedly operating in open violation of prohibition laws.
The Rev S Mo Twine a noted Hoppist minister and Muskogee real estate magnate was in town several days last week for important business.
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