Judge Williams Endorses Grandfather Clause in Oklahoma Race
In Wignor last week Judge Williams a gubernatorial candidate signals support for the Grandfather Clause if elected. He faces scrutiny as the Supreme Court weighs its constitutionality in October, while critics say his stance reveals a small minded approach and racial prejudice. Oklahoma voters seek a broad minded, honest leader, and opposition warns Williams could be eliminated August 4. The Tulsa Star Booster urges Negro readers to back a strong, clean Democratic ticket and promote the paper’s reach.
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Wigoner
Judge Williams
Messardl
Oklahoma
Supreme Court of the United States
Williams
Lacking Cooperation Among Oklahoma Negroes
A historical column notes surprising prosperity among Oklahoma African Americans yet argues for more cooperative business ventures. It urges formation of Negro owned gas coal wholesale and other companies, warning against wealth being siphoned to whites and praising neighborly, constructive support.
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Oklahom
Oklahoma
Tenaint Wooten
Pemions Hottentot Remedy Promoted by Dr Dearman
A Grocer claims Dr C Dearman of Trsa Oklahoma is the discoverer of the Pemions Hottentot Remedy. The advertisement asserts it treats common family ailments with universal satisfaction and emergencies. It touts wide uses and growing popularity as a great remedy.
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Tr'sa
Okla
C. Dearman
Political Announce ments for various Tulsa Creek county offices
A string of candidacy notices for the Democratic primary on August 4 1914 across Tulsa and Creek counties. Names include PAT MALLOY J W WOODFORD J B SCHARIF EI DALTON JAS W WOOLEY LEWIS B CLINE STELLA CONCARLOS COX HERMAN KILLEBREW HENRY CLAY KING W T FOX and others announcing runs for Congress County Judge Sheriff County Clerk Treasurer Superintendent and related offices in Sapulpa Tulsa and Creek counties.
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Tira County
J. W. Woodford
Tulsa County
Scharif EI
Sherif
Jas. W. Wooley
Creek County
Stella Concarlos Cox
Sapulpa, Okla
Herman Killebrew
Sapulpa
Okla
Sherriff
Creek Couny
Henry Clay King
Barrett seeks nomination for fourth district congressman
Charles Barrett of Shawnee Oklahoma declares as a Democrat candidate for Congress in the new Fourth District and asks for party support at the August primary. Mrs. C K Maddox announces candidacy for Creek County Clerk and register of deeds, subject to the August 4, 1914 primary.
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Chas. Barrett
Shawnee
Okla
C.K. Maddox
Creek County
Register of Deeds
Aunust
Saint Franga Saint Patron Saint Of Journalists
A humorous piece notes a fictive saint chosen for journalists by a council, with pomp and public rejoicing. It praises Saint Franga as a vigilant guardian of press freedom, parodying ceremonial gestures and debates about institutional authority.
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Dumidel
Annecy
Savoy
St. Franga
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Tulsa
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Pat Malloy
BY Dalton
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W. T. Fox
Sapalpa
Charles Barrett
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