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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1920
Page
8
A reading of Jeffersonian language asserts equal natural rights and liberty. It promotes democracy without favoritism and calls for impartial application of these principles to all men, regardless of race or color, by patriots.
The passage outlines belief in living by conscience, duty to God and fellow humans, and serving mankind through honest, selfless acts. It emphasizes the Golden Rule, right action, and fear of wrongdoing as core tenets.
The Crisis editor argues Negro voters may shift toward Democrats in cities like Harlem while Republicans push old lines. He notes growing Negro political influence in local boards, legislatures, and civil service and cites Southern progress in property, education, and literacy under reform efforts.
An analysis of Booker T Washington's character notes his selflessness and restraint under provocation. The account praises his focus on elevating others and removing social obstacles rather than asserting personal status, as reflected in a notable speech at the Atlanta Exposition.
War Department bulletin explains that ex service members may gain preferred entry to public and Indian lands under homestead and desert land laws during openings. Requires residence within six months, continuous cultivation, and limits on absences. Applies to veterans from World War I and Mexico border service. Interior Department will provide further information.
An altercation in a Newport ale house involved a white American sailor and a black sailor. Windows were smashed and several sailors were bruised. Revolvers reportedly played a part, but no casualties. police arrested one white sailor amid a chaotic scene with crowding and taunting.
At the Jackson Board meeting president J W Tucker warned of a serious labor shortage threatening city and state interests. He invited President Hubert of Jackson College to explain the second wave of Negro labor migration to the North and West and suggest remedies.
The final visions of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People closed amid strong enthusiasm. Wm. Pickens emerged as the outstanding figure of the closing hours.
Mary White Avington and Charles Edward Russell were among speakers at the event in Detroit Michigan where Rev Peter James Bryant also spoke. The city was selected as the venue for the next gathering.
The committee on resolutions announced today includes Obama J J Curtis for Arizona S F Noonan for Texas and many others across states. It notes two members are Black: B B Davis editor of the Atlanta Independent and J T Montgomery of Mound Bayou Mississippi.
The Baltimore Board of Education ended a ban on employing married women in city schools. Morgan College in Baltimore held its 15th annual commencement with 11 graduates earning A B degrees, Bishop W P McDowell delivering the address. The York Rite Masons in Baltimore consolidated a home purchase for 36,000. The Indianapolis Recorder, a Colored paper, reduced its size due to newsprint shortages. Rev Newell Dwight Hillis spoke at Howard University on June 11, and W E B Dubois received the Spin worn Medal for organizing the Pan American Conference in Paris during the Peace Conference.
Claremore daily items report suny visitors, patients at the Bath Houses, and graduations. Rev T E Nelson attended KF K College exercises. Miss Emma 1) graduated from Hlipper Key Davis College and returned home. The Nowary Baseball Team beat the Lincoln Giants 5 to 4. A Mt Zion Baptist Church rally raised 150 dollars. Mrs Louise Snow Flake visits her daughter in Claremore while other locals attend church and social events. Phone news to 204.
An early 20th century classified notice proclaims High-Class Portraits and Kodak finishing with free film development at 2181-2 North Main, inviting customers to visit the shop for photography services.
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