Remarkable Performance of Colored Tots in Muskogee
Langston University students guided a Friday recital in Muskogee under J. Elliott at First Baptist Church. Two five year olds and two prodigious youngsters performed songs and instrumental pieces, showcasing memory work and early training with encores for Beulah Douglass and Madany Shelor.
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Star News
Muskogee
Langston University
J. Ettion
First Baptist Church
Margle Mereiess
Aurlie
Eadl
Muuch
Rae Madany Shelor
Ray
Beulah Douglass
L Chari
Colored people of Ohare rally for equal support
A fragment describes efforts by local figures to gain wide backing for a university project. Key leaders claim firsthand observation confirms the work and urge action to elevate the cause.
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Langston
Ohare
Divine Plan Sermon on God’s Great Design
In this sermon Richard J. Hill reflects on God’s plan as scaffoldings of race hatred war and pain are removed. He argues the finished plan will reveal Jehovah’s justice power wisdom and love to all humanity on earth and in heaven.
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Pyar i
Plvers
Fied
Earth
Richard J. Hill
Women Study Citizenship at Fireside Public School
Women are contort ing closes te Citizenship at the Fireside Public School. The meet ites will continue for The next three weeks. Large numbers of Negroes attend the clagres.
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Berview
Mssuvil S
Tenn
Uupa
Fireside
Democracy in Jeopardy Claims Echoed Across Nations
A wartime-tinged column laments perceived racial and civilizational hierarchies, noting barbaric rule in Europe and Africa and alleging white American authority over Black communities. The piece frames democracy as fragile and under threat from international conditions.
Hart Season Opens in Fayetteville Manhunt for Deputies’ Killers
In Fayetteville the hunt for three men named Hobbs and two others, sought for the deputy sheriff Moore murder, continues as a posse with bloodhounds pursues them in the swamps. Fears of lynching grow if civilians capture them.
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Fayetteville
N. Sf
R.orde Hobbs
Annseen
Moore
Oman
Notable Conference Opens in Atlanta at NAACP Session
In Atlanta Georgia crowds fill Bethel AME Church for the Eleventh Annual NAACP Conference opening. Arthur Spingarn presides and reads an address by Moorefield Storey. Other speakers include Dr L H King Dr R H Singleton James Weldon Johnson and Rev M Ashby Jones.
Thus All Follow Lott's Example in Mo Medal Event
A Colored man named Lett was presented with a gold medal by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in St. Louis Missouri on June 8. The inscription on the medal reads presented to Thomas who would not whip a stallion team.
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ST. Otis Mo
Lett
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Vals
Thomas
City Council Passes Budget for Negro League Convention Prep
The Philadelphia City Council finance committee approved a 100 appropriation for the Colored committee handling preparations for the National Negro Business League Convention scheduled here next month.
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PAN. D
Virginia Seminary Administration Building Cost
The administration building for the Virginia Theological Seminary and College will cost fifty thousand dollars funded by the Virginia State Baptist Convention. The Star notes the projected amount and source of funds.
Vastor Advocates Hoe Industry in Springfield
Deacon W N DeBerry pastor of the citys largest Colored church promotes farm labor for Black workers who have sought new opportunities in New England and other regions. He secured a large nearby farm for demonstrations and reports growing interest.
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Suhingfield
Mass
Anti-Lynching Bill Reported Favorable by House Panel
A House Judiciary Committee reports the anti lynching bill for favorable action. It lets any resident appeal for protection if state courts deny equal protection. Mob participants face fines and imprisonment and counties with lynchings face up to a 10000 dollar forfeiture.
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Washington, D. C
House Judiciary Committee
Langston Ladies Visit Muskogee Guests at Eliott Home
Langston University party led by Mrs. J. M. Marquess and instructors Madan C. Shelor and Beulah Douglass visited Muskogee Oklahoma. They were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Eliott with luncheon honors from Mrs. L. Clark and Mrs. C. B. Jefferson.
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Tulea
MUSKE
Langston University
J. M. Marquess
Madan C. Shelor
Beulah Douglass
Margie Marquess
Sunuate Saddler
May Elliott
Nowata
Okla
T. J. Eliott
L. ©. Clark
C. B. Jefferson
Thieves Pocket Tulsa Doctor's Home of Fine Clothes and Diamonds
Thieves described as men of excellent choice allegedly broke into Dr. Jackson Smitherman’s residence at 411 EB Haskell Street last Monday afternoon while the family was away. They allegedly stole six suits and five diamonds from the Tulsa physician and may apply for membership in the “Overall Club” if not caught and property returned.
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Jackson Smitherman
EB. Haskell Street
Main Street
Tulsa
Smitherman
Grand Jury Indicts Cop In Memphis Killing Case
The Memphis Grand Jury indicted Patrolman B J Bryant on a charge of first degree murder for the killing of Lee Turner a Black fireman as Judge J Ed Richards urged scrutiny of police violence. The panel investigated the Turner case but returned the murder indictment against Bryant.
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N. P. Service
Memphis
B. J. Bryant
Lee Turner
J. Ed Richards
Turner
Bryant
Elaine Case In Supreme Court Appeal
Elaine rot era case moves toward appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Murphy and Mc Haney of Little Rock represent the defendants in Arkansas. McHaney traveled to Washington last Monday to prepare for argument during the June term.
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Ta. N. P. Service
Little Rock
Ark
Elaine Rotera
Supreme Court of the United States
Murphy and McHaney
McHaney Jett
Washington
Georgia Negro Exodus In Statewide Migration
Savannah June 8 reports say Valdosta area and most Georgia sections are seeing about fourteen Black residents depart daily. High wages and a wish for change are cited as the main causes driving the mass movement.
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A. M. P. Bergice
Savannah
Ne-groes
Valdosta Secion
Georgia
No Reservation For Us Thanke AN PL Service
Plan to resettle Negroes in Westport by Curtis Bay industrial district will displace Cherry Hill Potter's Field pauper graves in Baltimore if Mayor Brown accepts Charles J. Hull proposal. The city faces opposition and ongoing debate over the Biallimore settlement.
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Paltdore
Westport
Elise
Curtis Bay
Cherry Hill Potter's Field
Browning
Charles J. Hull
Population Boom in Knoxville Rises 114 Percent
Knoxville's Colored population grows from 16 000 to 75 000 as of current estimates. Fort Sanders, the University of Tennessee, the Tennessee River bridge, and the Colored High School are cited as major local points of interest amid the demographic change.
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AWN. Wy Service
Knoxville, Tenn
Sage
Ft. Sanders
University of Tennessee
Tennessee River
Colored High School
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