Churches Strive for Lead in City Popularity Contest
In a wide contest to crown the city’s most popular church, about five to six congregations including A M E and Mt Zion Baptist claim big weekly majorities. Pastors urge active subscription drives for the Star as reports from week one are postponed to next week, with voters counting via printed coupons and weekly results published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thie City
A.M. B. Church
Mt Zion
Maptist
A. M. B. Chuteches
Nollesfful
Star
T J Jones
M. B. Church
Hotice
Loo Awell
The
Jas A Johnson
Vernon A M We
Tulsa
Rey RA Whitaker
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Rey JF Kersh
First Baptist Church
Wil
Abe
Fight over state institution site moves to Langton
A conference between Governor Williams and Representative Amon Ewing discussed relocating the Langton institution site to Langaton in Logan county. The proposed appropriation totals 16,000 for construction tied to the institution, with details on site distance from the penitentiary and timing still under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAlwater
Thin Wire
Langaton
Ewingaley
Negroes Denied Vote by Threats in Pauls Valley
In Pauls Valley Oklahoma white vigilantes posted typewritten notices declaring a white man’s election and warned Colored citizens to stay away. Neighbors reported arrival of shots fired near areas where Negroes resided as fear spread, with no arrests or investigations pursued.
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Pauls Valley
Two Years For Living With His Wife In Texas
Stobirt Oder, a 20 year old white man, was jailed in San Antonio for living with his wife Celtie Dorny Odou. They showed a Minnesota marriage certificate from July 1914. The jury recommended a suspended sentence. Oder had not previously lived in San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Texas
Stobirt Oder
Celtie Dorny Odou
Eiven
Minnesota
Colored Undertakers Challenge Sapulpa Fare Rules
In Sapulpa colored residents protest high charges by white undertakers for funeral services and a hearse. The Home Undertaking Company, colored, offers casket and hearse at standard rates after a decision sparked by a young woman's death and a prominent complaint from the deceased's father and local reader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapulpa
Home Undertaking Company
Colored
Home Undertakers
Hagedale
Dunmore Found Not Guilty in Sand Springs Murder Trial
Dunmore, a Black man, was acquitted in the superior court of murder charges against Fred Bander, another Black man, in a January Sand Springs case. Prosecutors argued self defense after a confrontation with a knife, with Dunmore claiming Sanders cornered him and he fired. The jury exonerated him after his testimony.
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Fred Saniers
Sand Springs
Jes Dunmore
Fred Bander
Dunmore
Sanders
Duntmore
Clean Up Week Observed Here for Spring Sanitation
The notice urges residents to clear clutter and burn waste, air and sun all furnishings, scrub walls and woodwork with lye and hot water, paint and whitewash ceilings, repair outbuildings, and sanitize schools and churches. Emphasizes front and backyard upkeep to improve health and family comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Whiteman
Teuces
Howe
Mrs Sims Pass Away in City After Illness
Mrs Eliza Sime died Wednesday morning after several weeks of illness described by doctors as arterio nebromia. She was a Vernon AME Church member and the funeral was held from the church Thursday afternoon.
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Eliza Sime
Vernon Ame
Luin Stie
Mindalenee
Colored jitneys thrive in Texas cities for Negro transport
Austin and other Texas towns report jitneys operated for and by Black riders. The new service, favored over segregated streetcars, earns more money than cars carrying White passengers. Jitneys are owned and driven by Black men and attract strong support from the community amid prior boycott protests.
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Austin
Tex
Hounton
Negroes To Boycott the Atrovt Cam. Kor
Nifrom
Welcom
Eteret
Newroe
Star to Open Branch Office in Bartienville Oklahoma
The Tulsa Star plans a branch in Hartlenville Oklahoma under the personal supervision of F E Dickson formerly of Muskogee. Mr Bickwon will run a low cost tailor shop in connection with the Star. The Star will publish weekly Nardenville news reports.
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Star
Muskogean
Bartienville
Tulsa Star
Hartlenville
Okla
F. E. Dickson
Muskogee
Bickwon
Athet Lowes Tallor
The
Nardenville News
Notice of Obscure Club Election and Meeting
The Jocal Bustress Lemme will reel 1 Hin oMer of Uie Tulka Star Mondee niche for the parnone of tuk hg OP feibe very temertEnt mitten. hd electing officers for the fow year Ml members and way others who may tvaive are foqdeated to be peacent at the morting.
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Lemme
Tuk Hg
Colored Realty Launch Plans Amid City Turmoil
Colored Comp. to launch a plan for a new factory and employment, stating the Oklahoma Realty and Investment Company will build a structure to provide jobs for hundreds. Board faces protests over racial hiring policies and a drive for parity, with public reaction marking a tense city development scene.
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Oklahoma Realty and Investment Company
Thin City
Mehartar Fd Instination
Aindie the Jair of
Oklahoms
Lawtel
Oliver Af
Clarks
Oipog
Win
Cetin
Ply Te Ormaident
Neart Wind Soul
Uw New Nicvemout
First Baptist Church Pastor Admonishes Dissenting Members
Rev Ron Holt at First Baptist Church delivered a sermon denouncing disloyalty among members and urging them to support their pastor Rev J F Kersh who was away in Arkansas for his wife’s burial. Holt urged calm, praising Kersh and pleading for unity.
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Ron Holt
Serman
First Baptist Church
Last Sun
AN Holt
Parton
JF Kersh
Arkansas
Godewnt Marl
Eupalite
Holt
Three Big Meetings for Tulsa Supposed to Be Held
In a garbled report three major meetings are noted for Tulsa with references to the Odd Fellows and a statewide gathering. The text mentions a decision to hold a west autumnal event and a proposed consolidation with El Reno, citing delegates and distant attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand Manter
Odd Fellows
Mdahionia
Lode
el Reno
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Dardanelles
Resporie
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Knights of Phythias, Odd Fellows
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