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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1920
Page
8
The readable fragments outline a belief in equality and liberty inspired by Jeffersonian democracy. It asserts nonpartisan principles and aims to apply these ideals to all citizens regardless of race or color, stressing happiness as a consequence of freedom.
The fragment outlines a religious creed emphasizing living near to a higher power, serving faithfully, and pursuing honest work. It proclaims belief in a guiding Golden Rule and a commitment to avoid wrongdoing, reflecting a moral framework for adherents.
A devotional essay urges inner purity with the refrain KEEP THE TEMPLE CLEAN while a political editorial attacks racial discrimination. It cites Senator Marion Butler and critiques the Republican and Democratic parties regarding civil rights for Black citizens, urging broader support beyond party lines.
A debate at Convention Hall last week featured Mr Hill defending the affirmative that there is no literal lake of fire and brimstone. The audience saw Hill as the scholar and gentleman, while the opposing speaker failed to provide satisfactory Billy instruction.
The report criticizes a debate where Billy Sunday was accused of exploiting emotions and making personal denigrating remarks. It notes Mr Hill defended decorum and a scholarly tone, while Sunday allegedly manipulated the audience for money. The piece condemns the stagecraft and questions Sunday’s character, contrasting it with genuine, principled debate.
Blurred report notes Blder B.S. Seotey visiting Tulsa to present a sermon for Musonms and lantern Sar Laviges. The event drew praise for his overcies while Biden Sealey and Mrs Varwin Rhe hosted guests. Trot Moorhind recognized as a key community supporter amid talks of local business and religious progress.
Obituary notes the death of John Matthews formerly of Tulsa Oklahoma after illness in Kansas City. Funeral held at First Baptist Church with musical tributes. reference to his education at Mo HS and brief stints at University and Albuquerque. Article also includes an old public notice about a divorce suit in Tulsa County.
Brief items recount political moves in Georgia and Ohio with names such as Charles A. Cotte Samuel Walker and Henry Lewis. Liberia farms lure Americans to train and settle abroad while church leaders prepare for duties in Kansas City and Liberia. National Baptist conventions, Missouri Women’s Clubs session, and a Toward University tour by Prof. Kelly Miller are noted as well as Pullman Car plans to provide Red Cross kits and nursing support.
The A M E church and local residents report a quiet Emancipation Day with Rev J Goteman and Rev J C Coleman among clergy sent last year. Angie Brown remains ill while visitors and relatives including the Choat and Frazier families travel through Ada and Lehigh.
Miss Consada Clark of Boley Oklahoma visits her aunt Mrs 0 J Tipe at 512 Mill Street and may spend the summer in Tulsa Al Smitherman of Star circulation travels to Sapulpa for Star business Mrs Angie Stokes of Irvingtonwood is recovering after eating fish and improving rapidly Dr A J Jackson Hindu healer from Helena Arkansas arrives Thursday to study magic arts in town Attorney C Corbett of Muskogee checks in at the Red Wink Wreston Little of Bell Little Cafe recuperates after a recent operation J D Jones Tulsa civic leader visits Star Office and renews subscription Messrs Smithie and Davis promote what may be the state’s only Cabaret with an excellent program and strong Tulsa appeal
The Bradford Hotel register lists prominent visitors from the past week including Messrs Pinkney Nelson Henry McGlory Robert Portley and George Hoard who motored from Okmulgee in their Gadite returning after Sunday and Tuesday. Also noted are Mrs Knox Chinn Sherman Reynolds Houston Luke Johnson Dallas Nash Beggs Theeman Billingsly Prof RK Harrison and W J Marshall from Oklahoma City and other cities.
Mr and Mrs J B Stradford proprietors of the Stradford Hotel spent Convention Week in Chicago and are now in Detroit Michigan visiting.
Mrs Quinty Pressley formerly ran the Red Wing Cafe and now visiting in Chicago will soon be in Gary where she plans to seek a business location. Friends wish her success in the new field.
The Gurley Hotel, a historic property, is being renovated and wired for lighting. A wall has been removed to create a larger bright office above the front stairs on the second floor. The proprietor is spending substantial sums to modernize the pioneer hostelry for greater comfort and appeal.
The East End Cabaret, a new form of urban entertainment, began in the Gurley Building under local management attracting Tulsa pleasure seekers.
The Rev Moten draws in interested audiences at the A M EB Church as he conducts evangelistic meetings. He is described as a powerful singer and eloquent speaker whose appeals are leading souls to Christ. Meetings continue next week and all are invited.
Dr. W. H. Cohn, a prominent young businessman, resumes full duties after ten days of hindrances. His return follows renewed energy and continued leadership in his expansive and prosperous practice.
The Jackson Undertakers announce funeral services for Mrs Olivia Seat of North and Ter streets. She will be buried from the Holiness Church this Saturday.
The Wise Men of the Men’s Social Party held a Thursday evening event at the Masonic hall. The beautifully decorated venue offered guests a memorable treat benefiting members and friends.
The Northwestern Insurance pany plans to join other insurers opening Tulsa offices. Mr Handy, a former Alcorn College student, arrived in Tulsa seeking an office location for business. The city still welcomes new firms and expects Northwestern to establish a foothold here.
The Messrs Tyler and Herbert of Standard Insurance Company with headquarters at Bol Okla have spent two weeks in Tulsa reporting substantial and satisfactory insurance business written.
Me A A Floyd vice president of Mc Hunt Oil and Gas left for the field Friday and predicts a flowing well very soon hoping for a good showing in shape of production. He is regarded as popular and efficient in the company.
Garnella Doufitt, daughter of Tulsa racing driver TC Pawlitt, was shot and killed in Beggs by Jake Williams. Jealousy cited as suspected motive. Both residents of Tulsa. Doufitt’s body sent to Ardmore for burial. family accompanied remains from Beggs to Ardmore.
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