Williams Endorses Grandfather Clause in Wagoner Speech
Judge Robert L. Williams, campaigning for governor, pledges to enforce the grandfather clause and supports capital punishment. He draws large Wagoner county crowds, praising Democratic principles amid fervent cheers and a Dixie hymn as supporters form a motor caravan across the countryside.
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Wacones
Okla
Wagones County
Robert L. Williams
Coweta
Judge Williams
Wagoner
Williams
Wagoner County
State Supreme Bench
W. E. Harton
Tallahassee
Joe Cotton
Wagoner Couny
Official Call For Western Ne ro Press Association Session
The 16th annual session of the Western Ne ro Press Association will be held in Muskogee Oklahoma August 18 19 1914. The president calls all members to elect officers discuss public questions and conduct association business. Newspapers in the district are urged to attend with the public invited. Signed June 24 1914 by the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Nero Press Association
Muskoxer
Oklahoma
Isch
Associaion
Negro Runner Wins Race at Brook lyn High Meet
Jank Jenkins of War Rockaway New York dominated the annual high school track and field championships on the public school field in Brooklyn in the second week of June. He won the sprint by fifteen yards in 4 minutes 54.4 seconds, breaking the 1907 record of 4 minutes 40.3 seconds. He then finished the half mile in 2 minutes 44.2 seconds in an exhibition of grit, as the sole colored runner in the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Jank Jenkins
War Rockaway
N.Y
Jenkins
Young
Manual Training High School
Streath
Met
National Negro Business Men Meeting Near at Hand
The National Negro Business Men's League plans a large gathering in Muskogee next month. Farmers and business leaders from across the state will exhibit and attend the convention hall events. Tulsa Star coverage and state figures will highlight the preparations as Haley hosts the entourage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minkogee
Wenner
National League
Weal League
Aogiat
Muskogee
Mukkogee
League
Haley
Boley
Oklatona
Klien
Tulsa
Tari
Hitnos
Ohlone
Quilon Nugher
Lave
National Negro Educational Congress Opens in City
The Negro Educational Congress convenes in the city this morning with educators and officials present. Mayor Geant will deliver an address of welcome and tomorrow night Gay Crue is to speak on behalf of the State. the convention is expected to draw prominent leaders and notable discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okihenie Chay
Negro
Joe
Dougghiows
Seton
Brited
Silas Maeris
Geant
Welcrie
Gay Crue
Walenun
Galveston Herald Reports Chef Sam Strand Finances
The latest dispatch says Chef Sam Strand is anchored at Galveston with no funds to pursue the African expedition. He plans another Oklahoma tour to raise money from his followers, aiming to support his voyage and continue his ventures despite setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Galveston
Oklahoma
Sass
Race Discrimination in Philadelphia Printers Course Reach
A colored printer was barred from a six week Lanston Monotype course in Philadelphia after being told the class was full, with officials claiming prejudice by the applicant. The incident sparked criticism of Jim crow norms in the city and provoked debate over equality, training opportunities, and “liberal” treatment of Black citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanston Manotype Composing Machine Company
Philadelphia
J. Maury, Dove
J. Maury Dove Coal Company
Washington, DC
Monotype
Pennsylvani Avenue
City
Lanston Monotype Machine Company
Washington
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Western Negro Press Association
Par Rockway
National Negro Business Men
National Negro Educational Congress
Cheff Sam
Oklo
Sowell
Chihwlelphia
Tne
Pers Asignment
Mc Bowie
Wire
The
J Maury Dove Coal Co
A Re
Dove
Mergenthaler Linotype Machine Company
Ree
Petra
Penish
Gold Coast
Africa
Bristow
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