Wilsons Administration A Set Back to The Race
A historical piece reports on Wilson era politics and race in federal appointments. It discusses dismissal and demotion of Black officials, zero tolerance for colored candidates, and pressure within New York posts after Collector Charles W. Anderson’s resignation. The text notes Langston and Walker as figures in Deputy roles and questions official color appointments under Wilson.
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Aervier
Chas. W. Anderson
Calletar
Lnternal
Ellie
New York
Wersen
Mary W
Laine
Toont Cok
Bred Debocmey
Wilson
Mtr
Langston
Rishon
Alexander Waleter
Waygoldr
Albert Coney
New Jersey
Wilcots
Huston
Hue
True Race Man Ap preciates The Star
Unsolicited appeal notes True Race Man's appreciation for The Star and urges Tulsa Colored residents to donate monthly to support expense of a race event. Writer Ak. Phillis thanks readers for past aid and pledges continued monthly support to ease burdens and uphold a creditable effort.
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Pater
Bis
Shuttherman
Halter Tully
Lear
Tulsa
Gail Wtane
Ak. Phillis
Governor May Free All Women Prisoners
Oklahoma Governor declares the penitentiary no fit place for women and says future paroles will be arranged for those with reliable friends or relatives to vouch for good behavior. He cites the case of Alverta Gentry sentenced to life for murder and notes exceptions for those who burden taxpayers.
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Oklahoma
Hone
Stratford Visits Points of Interest on Way to New York
Muskogee Oklahoma June 1 Tom Hunter of Hugo prominent in state politics and a member of the Oklahoma Legislature faces federal liquor charges. A motion to dismiss the case was argued before United States Judge Ralph Campbell. Hunter and El Bohannon were named in a Chickama grand jury indictment last November. He is described as a longtime public figure connected to state political life. The report also recounts a personal travelogue visiting Kansan City, its public baths, a city library, and a colored cemetery, with reflections on civic conditions and hopes for improved treatment of the community.
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Muskogee
Okla
Tom Hunter
Hugo
Oklahomin Heatelature
Diemlee
United States
Ralph Campbell
Hunter
el Bohannon
Grand Jury
Chickama
Katinas City
Kane
A. de Stuitheman
Kansan
Harry Graham
M Mtranie
Sie Gareinon
Firget
Wuelire
Kanaue
Col Aed
Colored Cetetery
Mrs Swinger Divorce Granted in District Court
Mrs Emma Sevinger of North Greenwood was granted a divorce from Der huvland Ho We Swinger in the district court on Monday. The case drew amusement similar to others of the period as peculiar surnames and misspellings colored the text.
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Emma Sevinger
North Greenwood
Morgan Boys In Teachers Appoint Mix Up For Colored Schools
A disturbance in the Rickey district after noon involving Morgan and his brother led to a brief clash until police arrived and separated them. They were fined by Judge Clark. A school board meeting followed naming teachers for the colored schools for the next term, listing several named educators.
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Buslhene
Riki
Hinday
Morgan
Clark
Iearchaol Board
Foltowy
Mine
Lula Mt. Sims
Clarence Gulliot
McCrow
J. W. Hughes
C. W. Woods
Lila Qurtla
St Magill
Lane
Mire
Nuttle Hughex
Julia Jackson
Minx Myre Cotton
Mra
TA Johneon
Bird Ole B
Lynch
Str
ML Martio
Mim Alina Porter
Military budget boosts army, Japan relief requested
Government policy to expand military readiness passes House with wide 282 to 1 vote. Measure increases standing army by about 2400 personnel and adds 24000 to force strength while approving the full budget for defense and Japan relief aims.
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Army Force
Toll
Fune
Sioneau
Houne
Colored men promote state telephone system in Oklahoma
The article reports Tulsa residents buying stock in a Colored owned Oklahoma telephone company, begun in 1909 with capital of 11 000 08. It aims to build an extensive toll network across the state, with many Colored men trained as operators and installers. Political figures like Biryani and Heyaut tour the state selling shares to fund expansion.
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Only Colored Telephone Company
Southwest
Tulsa
Shawnee
Batt Metalic
Elreult
Mtut
Rithens Ettielent
Armtora
Nou
Biryani
Heyaut
Gow
Tulen
Rome OF Khan
Express Agenin
Belief in Education Drives U S Global Outreach
Washington June 1 Secretary Viryat led a Washington board of trade event praising education as a tool to spread democracy. He argued U S influence grows by educating foreign students and collaborating with missionaries and teachers. He urged easing travel and funding to attract youths to American universities and expose them to democratic ideals.
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Wiehington
D. C
Viryat
Wash Ieeton Board of Trade
China
United States
Dinvan
Aryan
Navy Plan Details Three Submarine Tenders and Eight Torpedo Boats
The text outlines a naval program allocating construction to three submarine tenders and eight torpedo boat destroyers. It notes the strategic emphasis on expanding fleet capability and modernizing coastal defense.
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Naval
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