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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1920
Page
4
General Perrshing visits Hampton Institute and commends courage of Negro soldiers. He praises the troops of Colored soldiers in the Spanish American War era, praising their discipline and contributions. He notes a large public interest in the soldiers and emphasizes unity and national defense.
A garbled report from Atlanta claims rising lynching rates in Georgia with references to statistics on African American land ownership and wealth. The text is severely corrupted, but mentions region counts and officials in the department of commerce.
Fragmentary OCR shows tax levies and property valuations for a city in 1908 with figures like 206,085,508 and 1908. mentions homeowners, solvent debts, and comparisons to prior years. Ambiguous names and places prevent full reconstruction.
The Pittsboro Chronicle criticizes federal enforcement of Prohibition and asserts constitutional limits, arguing that states may defy federal directives and that the current stance risks undermining the Constitution and civil order. The editorial condemns perceived hypocrisy and urges adherence to constitutional provisions.
Dr Emmett Scott speaks at St John A M E as the Young Men’s Christian Association marks its 32nd anniversary urging educated Black men to lead reconstruction with vision for equality and opportunity. R M Burton of 15 N Green Street was listed sick last week.
Local ad for Tip Top Grocery Store at 08 North Greenwood lists home cured staples and colored market goods. Offers prompt delivery and phone contact for orders. Proprietor CGO CUE promotes assortment and delivery service in the city.
A Southern white woman columnist denounces the idea of black men as sexual predators, arguing statistics show no higher propensity for crime against women among Negro men. She cites global comparisons and criticizes white supremacist fantasies while noting widespread interracial mixing in the U.S. South.
A speaker argues white women and colored men face double standards in race relations. She questions why white men are not punished for relations with colored women while dictating acceptable unions for women. She challenges portrayals of the colored man and notes shifting perceptions among white women.
A home and school league formed by colored residents in Aaron Ohio to aid the Akron board of education and superintendent. The group, led by Mrs. Thomas Dixon, aims to place incoming Southern children in proper grades, citing lower prior school facilities and a large influx of students needing placement. George W. Thompson of the Y M C A colored division announces the effort.
Tulsa hosts visiting Negro fraternal leaders as Grand Master Delancey notes strong endowment funds and cites aid from Muskogee benefactor B. W. Bradley. York Rite Colored Masons official W F Smith arrives to settle death claims including John Logan Tulsa and a case at Weleetka during a busy visit.
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