Tulsa Election Voters Back Democratic Administration
Voters reaffirmed Mayor Hubbard and the administration in a decisive win over Hopkins ticket. Colored voters backed Democrats in precincts 2 and other districts, showing strong political influence and calls for fair treatment across parties. The tally lists multiple candidates and office counts, highlighting a broader support base for the current city leadership.
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Star
Hubbard
Hopkins
Tulsa
Notable Wedding Frenzy Rocks Muskogee Society
Star News Service reports two prominent Muskogee weddings drawing wide attention. Miss Delilah Bailey, adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs Nedes, wed Louis Peyton at the Nedion residence on South Second Street with many relatives present. Jessie Adams paired with Nelson Dean in a ceremony at the St A Adams residence on South Twenty fourth Street as guests toasted the couple with refreshments.
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Star News Service
Muskogee
Nedion
South Second Street
Delilah Bailey
Nedes
Louis Peyton
Ned Elliott
Elliott Clothing Store
Eliza Bailey
St. A. Adams
Twenty-fourth St
Adams
Jessie Adams
Nelson Dean
Dean's Park and Addition
Sond West Muskogee
Negro Literacy Startles Mississippi Solons
A Boston Globe editorial notes Mississippi leaders fear rising literacy among Black residents. Representative A J Whitworth warned that within five years most colored women may meet literacy requirements for voting. The piece frames this as white domination under Jim Crow and predicts eventual disfranchisement.
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Representative Whitworth
A. N. P. Service
ICAGO
Boston Tobe
Mississippi
A.J. Whitworth
Mississippi House of Representatives
South
Whitworth
Boston Globe
School Teacher Faces Assault Over Elk Lodge Initiation
A teacher in the Colored schools alleges abuse during a Lodge initiation at the local Elks. He claims he was assaulted by six men amid a hostile, liquor-influenced scene, suffered injuries, and plans to sue the order. The incident arose as he contested initiation methods while being initiated Tuesday night.
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Tulsi
Colored Elks Lodge
Joes Order
Newis
Garbett
JM. Butt
Cobelt
Oberholt
Bennedy
Burr
Trilsa
Burt
Nhu
Civic Betterment Talk At Booker Washington High
Supt Oberholtzer addressed and dressed colored Y M C A at Booker Washington High School assembly room. Prof J J Garrett directed music assisted by Miss Dull. Rev Johnson Tucker McClain Dearman and Dr Bridgewater offered brief remarks. Public urged to attend Sunday sessions at 3 30 PM with further performances. S D Hooker temp chair and Prof G H Portner sec'y.
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Hunton Branch
V. M, GA
Booker Washington High School
Musiee
J. J. Garrett
Exchange Inurance Company
Miss Dull
Ke, Oberholtzer
Ily
Tulk YM Cal
W. T
Johnson
C. Rk, Tucker
J. Bo McClain
C. Dearman
BR. T. Bridgewater
S. D. Hooker
G. H. Portner
Oil Gusher Burst At Colored Town Touches Prosperity
A gusher erupted in Clearview near the Negro town, belching gas and oil high into the air as a yard explosion toppled a derrick. Neighbors report flows potentially exceeding 1000 barrels, lifting the fortunes of prominent resident J W Thompson and nearby landowners. The event spurs new optimism among Black landowners and prompts renewed interest in local prospecting. the Star urges readers to subscribe.
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Eamawiew
Clearvie Whiten
Wester
Holes
Hite
Charview
Dir
Newio
Clearview
J W Thompson
Thompson
Fev
Wise
Dureborn
J. Wo Thompson
Negro Demands Equal Opportunity and Self Development
The Democratic Journal discusses the Negro demand for equal opportunity to develop and compete within the American system, stressing self reliance and no new rights, but equal access to opportunities and benefits. Annie Simms Banks of Winchester Kentucky attends the state convention, praised for her role on the rules committee and her pledge to support the party.
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P. Service
Chicago
United States
Tie
Annie Simms Banks
Winchester
Kentucky
Clark County
Wis
Clark
Resolutions Committee
Look Who's Here The Lady Prom Clare
Kentucky women will not gain full suffrage this year but will vote in the next presidential election. Negro women have entered politics in the South for the first time, with a woman member of the Hoce Mia as a credited delegate at a convention. The 7th Congressional District is mentioned.
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A. N. P. Service
LA Grand Ken
Mar
Kentucky
South
Dunbar Grade School News Highlights March Meeting
The Monthly Meeting of the Dunbar Teachers Association is set for Friday March 1 at 4 PM in the Dunbar School with a brief lecture on hygiene. Principal substitutions noted as W Hughes out ill with Mattie Mitchell covering. The cafeteria continues strong service as the girls club took a hike with chaperones Miss Patton and Mrs. Boothe. campus beautification efforts progress with decorations, photos, and busts in rooms and halls. Tippins oversees the cafeteria menus praised as delicious. All departments run toward improved results. visitors welcome to any department.
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Dunbar Werent Teachers Association
Dunbar School
Dunbar
Patton
Boothe
W. Hughes
Mattie Mitchell
Tippins
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