23 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1918
Page
1
An Abernathy telegram reports pastors and church leaders gathering for a national convention event. The piece notes speakers and attendees, including several ministers, as the assembly convenes to discuss religious matters and community affairs.
The M E conference opens in Lincoln with Quayle presiding. Notables from religious and academic circles attend the ninth annual session, including Rev. Dr. Kee and Prof. Robert Layer. Evening program features Welcome Service and addresses by city officials and press figures.
Tulea County residents plus officials report the appointment of Walter A. Smitherman as the peace judge for Tulea No 4 in City of Tulea. The court district includes Judge Len Dutchel and Blak Warren. The new building at Greenhood Avenue and Cymeron Streets houses Slessia Appleby and Nadnett as coordinators for the Tulea justice office.
Pastor Whitaker of Zion Maptine Church denounces Democratic rhetoric and argues for core biblical pledge amid party reforms. He warns followers against shifting loyalties as April events unfold, urging steady faith and moral leadership in a tense political moment.
Fragmented OCR shows a Metlocratic primary with candidates including Hubbard Corran and Jim POM Bolt. Voter numbers appear: Corran 182 votes, Bolt 117, McNally 82, and other names like Hurk and Newbee noted. Language is garbled but indicates a city election with a party slate and diverse candidate names.
HL Hubbard Democratic candidate outlines views during a candid campaign speech. He denies any deals, pledges to oppose gambling and saloons, and favors decisive action on city water policy, including potential use of the Grand River if needed. Conts on page three.
E Thompson secretary treasurer of the Black Cow Oil and Mining company met Tulsa citizens in the Star office to explain plans and stock opportunities. The firm aims to open a branch office in Tulen around April first as part of its expansion. Dr Mixon of Kansas City Kansas visited the city on Thursday and has recently opened a private hospital in his home.
A chaotic account from the Star notes McDuffie staging a voodoo stunt in a church creating widespread suspicion of superstition. The piece quotes editorials and letters about religion, money, education, and public reaction, with references to local figures and scenes from a Sunday morning controversy.
An evangelist named Eile McDuffie arrived in Tulsa to preach while selling entrance tickets. The event drew crowds who arrived without tickets and faced exclusion from hearing the sermon after a controversial night when the speaker allegedly claimed spiritual powers and invoked spirits. The piece notes the preaching and the ticket system, with continuity hinted on page three.
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