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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1920
Page
4
The author argues Black Americans face social and legal obstacles to true American life. He contends public sentiment enables harsh measures and questions why Black people should accept subpar social status. He urges moral courage to pursue equal social power and advancement.
An editorial laments the end of saloons and prohibition uncertainty. It argues the closure harms economies but celebrates cleaner business fields and a shift toward new ventures under a rising reform spirit. The piece notes social decay linked to saloons and calls for decisive action.
A fragmented piece weighs celebrity against notoriety in public regard. It questions who deserves attention and hints at a forthcoming convention and possible nominations. The text mentions a singer avoiding the public eye and a playful reference to the potato as Mighty Spud.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People announces receipt on April 26 of a petition detailing alleged threats toward the editor of the Crigis and others. Telegrams from Jackson, Mississippi, and statements about protection for rights reveal disputes over official support and possible intimidation cases. The organization notes varying accounts and cannot substantiate all claims, while reporting one incident of a white man beaten and labeling it as part of broader threats.
In a United States District Court session, Jesse Nash received a sentence of twenty five years for receiving and opening mail believed to be from his wife. Nash fainted as the verdict was read amid a stunned courtroom and fellow inmates caused a disturbance.
The well known Givens of the city boasts about leading railroads and distant travel. For the past week noted guests include Col tobe St Louis M o and Al Delancey Wagoner Oklahoma Mix Lewis Tow Camden N Ly My G8 Hover Haskell Ollie Kiltion A Smitherman Tulsa Star, with travelers informed by Mr. Givens they left his hotel through the Stu.
A disjointed OCR note describes a tribal feast featuring dog meat as a delicacy for elders. It mentions participants from the Sue and Wis Todig tribes and hints at annual rites with tensions and potential past violence.
The senate approved a bill to honor Col Theodore Roosevelt and a college of Decent Hees to commemorate the 200th landing anniversary and 100th admission anniversary of Maine and Abe ham.
A report notes Congressman Howard plans to introduce a bill to study profiteering and seek enactment of laws to curb profiteering practices. The Tulsa World records his stated intention and anticipated impact on commerce and consumers.
Severe winds battered the southeast part of the city causing damage and multiple incidents. A morning event at a local location lasted about fifteen minutes with several buildings and street fixtures affected. Police and emergency crews responded as residents reported flying debris and power interruptions.
Police report details Walter Andres Watson alias James Hitherto of a city admitting he strangled his wife recording a confession after a boating incident on Lake Washington near Seattle. He allegedly choked her overboard during a single session in which he also described harming five women.
An Oklahoma stomp dance gathering drew over 2000 people including Osage oil princes arriving by high powered cars and an airplane. The event, once tied to a hunting season, now reflects oil drilling era shifts and features Osage and Osage allied attire and ceremonial displays.
An automobile carrying General Pershing to a Union Club ball was stopped by a mob in Panama City and forced to return to the Tivoli hotel. Mounted police charged to scatter rioters, with injuries reported among Panama officials and American officers after rock throwing.
More than twelve hundred delegates from North and South Africa attend the Quadrennial African Methodist Episcopal conference in St Louis Missouri. The opening session feature solemn rites and Bishop Bea Lee of Wilberforce Ohio presiding, marking a historic moment as the church debates uniting colored Methodist groups.
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Citizens in multiple Oklahoma towns push to place a state school levy amendment on the ballot. Petitions circulated by business groups and local officials stress funding for school maintenance and teachers. Signers include merchants, officers, and residents seeking broad support to reach the quota.
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