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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1920
Page
8
A fragmentary, early political creed praising democracy inspired by Jeffersonian ideals. It asserts equality before the law, fearlessness in pursuit of honest principles, and devotion to equal rights regardless of race or color, emphasizing duty, God, and service to humankind.
The Tulsa Star notes a nationwide wave of price reductions yet finds no clear evidence in Tulsa. The paper praising continued Colored Library funding and Mrs Bankhead’s appointment as librarian urges support for youth. It contrasts worldly men with Christian workers and critiques social vice while urging moral restraint.
Public notice from Tulsa County Oklahoma about Glen Th Rimball suing Ishyneel Brown Harding for personal injuries and costs. It details a real property sale over five acres in Vila County, including legal description and boundaries, to satisfy a judgment. Court clerk and deputy names appear with May 20 date.
Public notice from Tulsa Star published May 22 1920 informs Hubbie Hunderston as plaintiff versus Jane Hunderston as defendant in Tata County Oklahoma district court. Desertion and abandonment cited as grounds. defendant must respond by July 5 1920 else divorce by default. Clerk D K Spellman deputy. Attorney GPO Hutchins represents plaintiff.
Langston University schedules commencement May 21 to May 26 with free meals and a cantata The Cantata of Ruth requires fifty cents admission Speakers of national repute will headline events including baccalaureate sermons and senior and college exercises The president Marquess invites all friends of education to attend and enjoy Langston hospitality
The socialists delegation from New York City presented a petition at the White House asking President Wilson to release Eugene V. Debs from Atlanta penitentiary. Secretary Tumulty said the matter would receive careful consideration as over 100 delegates accompanied the committee.
The Pullman Porters of New York have purchased the building at 103 West 136th Street to be used as a home.
The largest mass meeting of New York City’s Black residents convened at Carnegie Hall with John E. Robinson presiding. Strong resolutions call for enforcement of the XIV and NN amendments and featured eloquent speeches on civil rights.
On June 16 a formal unveiling of the bust of the late Mine. G. Walker will occur at the YWCA building in New York City. The bronze bust is the life work of Lorenza Harris commissioned by the J Walker Agents association of New York. Mrs O B Smitherman, editor's wife, is reported ill.
The Southern Sociological Congress met in Washington with 800 delegates. Bishop Theodore S. Bratton of Mississippi stated the congress aims to keep America American, underscoring the event’s focus on social issues and national identity.
Color guards clashed on Ninth Avenue as strikebreakers, placed by striking workers, were assaulted by strikers. The incident left several injured, requiring hospital care.
McHunt O1 Co reported closing a large lease deal for 80 acres in Tulsa County. The tract, owned by Bertha and Trixie Road, sits in the east half of section four, township north, range 13. Producing wells border the property, making it highly regarded among local oil land.
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