Oklahoma bill to establish delinquent boys school near Langston
A bill advanced to engrossment would create a state training school for Negro boys, to be located on the Colored Agricultural and Normal University farm near Langston, Oklahoma. The measure includes a $19,000 appropriation for buildings and equipment, with debate over location and impacts on Langston University and the Colored people of the state.
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Squeetion Ik
Representetives Ryle
Lagan Cnanty
Newbitt
Wittaburg
Enanty
Jolson
Ofhialkee
Norte
Oklahors
Nero Moye
Faruy
Colored Agricultural and Normal University
Langston
Yaya County
Oklahome
Amau
Bose
Langston University
Reault
Jorge
Pate Disianes
Oklahoma
Etate
Williams Demands Retraction From The Tulsa Star
The East End Garage owner Jo W Williams threatens violence to force a retraction of an article he claims falsely accused him of debt settlement. The Tulsa Star editor refuses, citing the story’s truth and citing court records and garnishee actions against Williams.
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East End
The
Star
Tulsa Star
Jo W. Williams
Dreamland Theatre
Williams
Barney Cleaver
Sit
Lae
Daniela Court
Daniels
Tim
Wiliam
Harney Cleaver
Sim
Tulsa's Most Popular Colored Church Contest
The Tulsa Star plans a subscription contest to decide the city’s most popular colored church in 1916. Each church collects subscriptions for year or partial periods, with voting coupons printed for its pews. Prizes include a gold medal for the winning church and a 10 percent cut of proceeds for each participant.
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Tulsa
Tulsa Star
East
Ead
Tulba Tulba
Okla
1916
Missouri Senate Rejects Jim Crow Rail Car Measure
A Missouri Senate committee defeat of a railcar bill requiring separate cars for Black passengers appears to halt the measure for now. The action by the railroads committee signals the bill’s departure from consideration in the current legislative session.
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Missouri
Swaperbon Cley
Minnate Committee
Negro Women Barber College Opens Amid Fair Plans
Captain T. D. Jackson opens a barber college for colored women to provide trade skills and employment. The Muskogee fair at Muskogee Fair Grounds will feature Afro American exhibits including agricultural, industrial, live stock, and a baby show. Association officers are W Kint president, Turner and Wade vice presidents, Ambrose treasurer, Wolridge assistant manager, Grimes secretary.
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T. D. Jackson
Barber College
Jackson
Muskogee Fair Grounds
Ole Informa
Min Kogoo
Oklahoma
Fort ‘Avery
Okla
United
Stalin
Tate
Muskonen
Aasociation
D W. Kint
A. 4. Turner
W. le Wade
G. H. Ambrose
Treauror D
Notice to Teachers at Southeast Okatoma Normal
A teachers’ gathering for colored educators will be held at McAlester and include Pittsburg Atoka Seminole Hughes and other counties. Affiliated with Langston University the event aims to credit eleven.
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Okatoma Normal
AULA
McAlueter
Pittsburg
Atoka
Seminole
Hughes
Langston University
Credite Elven
Indian Nominates Cherokee Teehee as Treasury Register
President Wilson nominated Houston K Teehee of Tahlequah Oklahoma to be register of the treasury. He would succeed Gabe Parker now commissioner of the few civilized triton. Teehee is a Cherokee Indian and former attorney for the tribe. He previously served in the Oklahoma legislature.
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Washington
Wilson
Houston K Teehoo
Tahlequah
Oklo
Register of the Treasury
Gabe Parker
Few Civilized Triton
Oklahoma
Legielaturin
Supreme Court voids Atlanta segregation ordinance
The Supreme Court of Georgia voided an Atlanta City Council ordinance that separated white and Negro residents in the same city blocks. The ruling found the measure violated federal and state procedures and denied housing or property rights based on race.
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Georgia Supreme Court
Atlanta
Sapreme Court of Georgia
Namie
Railroads official heads promise relief
Railroad officials pledged relief following a conference with national Negro groups and advocates. Representatives from Prineo logy and other organizations attended the meeting to discuss improving service and addressing grievances raised by passengers.
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Prineo Logy
State League aims for Boston meeting in August
National and state leagues await a Boston August gathering as Oklahoma faces scrutiny over delayed officer elections and weak local activity. Muskogee’s August league energy contrasts with widespread lethargy across the state, urging immediate action to send representatives and prepare a credible Oklahoma showing.
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National Business League
Boston
Oklahoma
Boxton
Yartoun Joanien
National League
Muskogoe
League of Tubes
Eliott
State League
Hoston
Lynched for Stealing Hogs In Arkansas Mob Kills Two Suspects
Clarendon Arkansas March 3 Star Frank Milwee confirms two white men Jef Mansel and Hi M Coady were arrested for hog theft and taken by officers. A mob shot them to death late yesterday in a remote area after a clash as officers attempted transport. Residents blame hog theft on the region and fear identification of the mob killers remains unclear.
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Clarendon
Ark
Frank Milwee
Jef Mansel
Hi. M. Coady
White River Aederman
Pear Flakers
Mansel
Candy
Wight
Shortt Milwee
Railway Companions Rally Against Unequal Patronage
Ielgnd and M. K. T. railroad promoters unite to contest unequal patronage policies. The plan includes mobilizing support and concerted efforts to aid the admitted retest while the Alan Dowenman case and related parties are noted in connection with the protest.
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Ielgnd
M. K. & T. Railroad
Trisas Hewd
Cheoexeam
A. Buna
Attrenay
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Wedesday
Colored Agricultural
Nort University At
Laneston
Falkland Island
Register of Treasury
Supreme Court
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