Race Prejudice Sparks Admission Battle in Pa
Wounded miner George Baxter dies in Pottsville hospital after Dan Dolan, a contract minor, seeks mandamus to admit him. Dolan offers to cover private ward costs. hospital boards clash over admission despite charter prohibiting discrimination based on color or nationality.
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Payente
Sapulpa Gets Its First Black Run Hotel With Private Car Line
Sapulpa celebrates the Great Western Hotel owned by J. D. Glass described as the state’s only hotel run by Colored people with a private cab and baggage line from the depot to the hotel. Glass hoped the venture would lift the town and benefit the community.
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Pelly
Supulpa
Grandfather Clause Hearing Expected Soon
A hearing on Oklahoma’s Grandfather Clause is anticipated, with observers believing the law will be ruled unconstitutional and voting rights restored. The impaired suffrage issue has sparked calls to resolve discriminatory provisions and uphold equal protection.
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Oklahoma
Colored Student Wins Prizes at Medical College Event
A junior at the New York Medical College and Hospital for Women, only colored student present, received two prizes. She earned a gold prize of two dollars for the highest average and another award for achieving top marks in a modest lumieprudenes examination.
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Mids
Tenbella Vandergall
New York Miniical College
New York Medical College and Hospital
Sapulpa Gets New Creek County Court House
Creek County advances construction on a new $125000 courthouse in Sapulpa employing around 100 men, at least 25 of whom are Black. The project proceeds despite slow traffic and labor questions in the area.
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Creek County
Woolley for County Official Seeks Local Support
Fragmentary text shows names including Woolley and county official roles. The garbled lines reference a candidate for county chancellor or similar office, with phrases implying an election context and community backing.
Bryan Addresses Howard Students in Civic Righteousness
Secretary of State Bryan gave a broad principled address at Howard University commencement. He spoke to all humanity, avoiding race or party references, and praised civic ideals, drawing praise from the large, diverse audience on the campus.
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Bryan
Howard University
Nike
Nebraska Statesman
Howard
Washington
Sun
Bristow Notes and Upcoming Events
Farmers near Bristow face crop prospects as Tibe outlines. The Eastern Star plans a June 24 entertainment for a large crowd with supper, refreshments, music, and an invitation to all. A two day picnic is set for June 19 to 20 with barbecue and free music. Dr. M. H. Wakefield, Bristow physician, will move into his new West 5 residence.
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Bristow
West 5
Tulsa to Have Another Paper Returns to Life
Tulsa will see another newspaper launched, revived from suspension. Rev A Buchanan of Guthrie edits The Safe Guard and plans relocation to Tulsa. The Star welcomes the move and hopes the paper will benefit local readers and communities.
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A.cuchanan
Guthie
Pulaa
Buchanan
Star
Tulsa Star Plans Special Booster Edition for National Negro League Meeting
The Tulsa Star announces a special Oklahoma Booster edition to cover the National Negro League meeting in Muskogee August 20 and 21. It aims to publish detailed profiles of Negro business, farms, professionals, and students, with photos of farms, homes, and residences.
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Oklahoma
National Negro Business League
Muskogee
Star Office
Edlton
National Lawgue
Particulira
Tulsa Star
Baw
Mackogeo
Americ
Farmer
Gil
Sime
Mateo
Newrock
Muskoges
Negrove
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