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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1918
Page
3
A lengthy, scathing letter details alleged corruption in Tulsa city politics. It accuses officials of misuse of funds, unlawful taxation, and manipulation of public works. The writer blames the Silk Stocking faction and supports reform efforts while calling for accountability from Mayor Immons and colluding departments. The missive ends with a call for truth and courage amid upheaval.
In a reflective column, Alban L Holwey cites Augusta and Shreveport as contrasting examples of Negro enterprise. He praises a cooperative grocery in Augusta and notes robust insurance efforts there versus limited Negro drug stores. He urges turning insurance premiums into Negro enterprises to aid the community. The piece hints at ongoing debate and promises continuation next week. Mr. F C Smith traveled to Muskogee with Shriners amid reports of discrimination.
In the Superior Court of Tolus County Oklahoma Food Beatons files for divorce against Kilzabot. The notice instructs the defendant to answer by a stated date or risk default judgment and dissolution of marriage. Court officials signed the public notice and attorney for the plaintiff is B A GSS.
The Hed Wing Hotel with 60 rooms in the center of Greenwood avenue and Trade street opened for business under manager J.T. Presley Jr. The hotel, described as neatly furnished and modern throughout, will be run with Presley and his wife joining in management. The two upper floors house the hotel offices and rooms, and several rooms were rented prior to official opening.
On March 11 a new Baptist church was organized with ten members including R A Whitaker from Montgomery and Bailey and Ashford among attendees. The group urged closing vice, promoting unity, and supporting home industry to aid the war effort. They urged voting for the right ticket to combat segregation and called for church and poll participation. RA Whitaker and J H L Palmerton visited Firststown for business.
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