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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1920
Page
8
A fragmentary political declaration cites Thomas Jefferson on equality and inalienable rights. It argues for true democracy and impartial application of these principles to all men, regardless of race or color, emphasizing liberty and equal opportunity.
A religious statement emphasizes living for God and others, honoring the Golden Rule, and seeking honest, unselfish service to fellow humans. The text rejects wrongdoing and stresses moral duty and compassion.
A fragmented column voices resilience and morald courage amid urban life. It cites scripture and social woes, critiques knockers and political infighting, and notes Republican rifts within the city administration as Protests unfold and fear days loom.
The Tulsa Star urges a public plantings on Memorial Day to honor fallen World War I heroes. It lauds Secretary Doujhise of the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, calls for civic women to organize, and lauds the Oklahoma Medical Dental and Pharmaceutical Association visit to Tulsa for annual meetings with free clinics. It notes tensions over library funding and the office of Colored Sanitary inspector amid petitions by self styled Colored leaders.
An editorial laments political factionalism among Tulsa leaders over race policy. It condemns a self styled leadership for alienating the Colored community and calls for removing such figures to heal city tensions and improve relations between races. The piece blames local bosses for injustice and urges unity.
The Star warns against a proposed constitutional amendment to levy 6 or 10 mills on all taxable property for education. It condemns the plan as biased against Black children, arguing funds would be distributed under the existing unequal system, leaving Negro schools neglected and perpetuating ignorance.
A lengthy letter to the Tulsa Star editor accuses Howard of misrepresenting facts about voter registration in Precinct 25. It recounts alleged possession of a registration book, questions authority from Presley, and argues Democratic party defense amid local political tensions.
Fragmentary lines mention a tip about folding a tent and moving to taller timber areas, with unclear climate notes and a reference to a Mr. Howard and a person named Herman. The readable text is insufficient for a full report.
Los Angeles May 1 special to Pulla Stary reports that the recent Republican presidential primary triggered charges of excessive expenditures. Johnson's campaign manager claims Hoover hired hundreds of cars and paid hundreds of workers a large wage the day of the primary and the next day, while Johnson contends he needed no spending.
The latest report says J. H. Bradbury still holds the charter and membership roll. Bradbury recently prevented a meeting by locking President W. H. Butler and others out of the hall, while Butler accuses Bradbury of selling out the race to Joan Schmoll, the Republican campaign chairman.
Washington May 12 John B Larner former member of the Board of Education tells the Senate subcommittee that the dual control of Washington schools should end he urges that Colored schools be operated independently of white schools citing governance and social issues to support segregation in education.
Tulsa City Hall to hear complaints from colored Republicans led by DH. Gabe and other leaders as Mayor Evans and cabinet set the day to address grievances arising from a divided political scene.
The Star notes Tulsa Republicans will gather to discuss complaints about the Colored library closure, limited police appointments, removal of the sanitary officer, and general repairs in the segregated district. A large turnout at the Municipal Building is anticipated.
New York Colored People obtain a sanitary institution after a white hospital refused entry to a Black man. The Mulderiy Sanitarium building is bought and repurposed as the Booker T. Washington Sanitarium run by Black medical staff and nurses.
Prof. Caesar, delegate to the Quadrennial Conference of the AM Church in St. Louis, spent a week at home due to an important meeting of the Executive Board of St Johns Grand Lodge AF and AM in Muskogee. He will resume duties at the conference soon.
May 15 St Louis Oklahoma delegates listed on major committees include Rev C R Tucker Tulsa J E Toombs Broken Hill M W Austin Muskogee A E Hubbard Bol es T W Kidd Muskogee S T Wiggins Wagoner N J Caesar Shawnee W Coleman M B Wall Okmulgee BR L Nelson Claremore W E Day Sapulpa T M Greene Muskogee chaired by clergy and lay members on Finance Boundaries Temperance and other panels.
St Louis May 14 Little Miss Theodosia Coppin attends A M E Conference with Bishop L J Coppin and wife She can read the Bible better than many older children at less than four years old
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