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Newspaper

The Tulsa Star

Location

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1915

Page

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Local Business League Elects New Officers in Tulsa

The Tulsa Local Business League met at the Gurley Building to elect officers and form a campaign committee. J H Goodwin was named temporary chair and later president with A J Smith as secretary and F I Martin as vice president. a committee will enroll every Black business person in Tulsa as members and organizers plan calls to recruit.

Loumie Gurley Nwiding Deven Une Wathuntaam Thoee Mt Heart Ccretary Ordre J. H. Goodwin Clairan Order of Dusinens Gootwin Dade & Ebort Business Ten Officim Way Kone League North Greenwood Mace Ayroll Moating

Young Men Form Blue Ribbon Club in Tulsa Star Office

A group of promising Tulsa youths organized the Blue Ribbon Club to provide social entertainment and uplift the community. Officers include Bert C. Davis and Maurice Walker. members list several local youths. The club plans a Thanksgiving public event with printed invitations and urges worthy participation from all Tulsa youths.

Tulam Tulsa Blue Riibbon Club Bert CV Davis Prem Maurice Walker Ofgentention Chambers Norrhy A. C. Curd Tula Blue Ribbon Club

Two More Colored Men Buy Autos in Tulsa

In the last three weeks two colored men in Tulsa purchased automobiles. Rev J P Kersh pastor of First Baptist Church bought an Elmore and H W Ragsdale the undertaker bought a Maxwell.

Tulsa J.P. Kersh H.W. Ragsdale Kervl Elmore Mr. Ragadale Maxwell

Editors' Mail Letter Praises Oklahoma Opinion Leader

A missive from Manafield Louisiana signed by J Johnson, secretary and manager of the DeSoto Land Development Co, praises the Tulsa World editor and Oklahoma columnists. The letter notes support for advertising remittance and commends the paper's integrity while urging cooperation with local lawyers and business leaders. It references producing 14,603 barrels of dairy products and highlights community respect for Johnsen.

Witer Tmn Steven Telle Johnsen Oxtahot T Dosote Oland Development Company Manafield Edior Delghiet Pontiment Sotnion Snd Journalintie Oklahoma Desoto Oi and Developme Co Coopermtved HN Johnson

Colored Hospital For Tulsa Assured

The effort to establish a hospital for Tulsa’s colored population has gained momentum. A. L. Philling spearheaded local advocacy, meeting with county and city officials and influential community members from both races to build broad public support.

Colored Hospital For Tulsa A. L. Philling Balla & Hospital Tula Prin Py Hie

Colored people urged to join effort for public good

The text calls for broad support from both Black and white residents to back a movement led by Mr. Phillipy. It stresses public benefit, moral uplift, and hopeful energy, urging women and leaders to aid in mobilizing the community and securing contractor bids for forthcoming work.

Phillipe Te Reneral Phillipy Evembitar Hivle

Reception for Rev Curry at Wrod's chapel noted

The community held a large reception for Reverend Curry at Wrod's chapel, with many attendees including Mr Stewart and Reverend G H Burton. Guests from nearby areas joined the event, and a cloak gift and table service were provided.

Orla Rep Corky Parton Wrod Stewart Huewhurek TW Keard Arineton Wilson & Wife J.C. Nipholpon GA. Petrie AOC Rocker IM Terrin Miluskoger Ron Dolla Jefferenn J. He Buewart Minator Corm Montea

Church Street Meetings Mobilize Local Congregation

Church services and street meetings led by RA Whitaker, pastor of the SM Zion Haptint Chore, drew participants across Tulwa taet Sunday. Mobs of congregants joined a body marching to the Irumthime dintrher of the New Ed for a word from Geil, while religious workers returned to the church amid a large family gathering and ongoing revival efforts.

RA Whitaker Zion Tulwa Lieehnrott Ant Geil Somreli George Fool

Colored Doctor Succeeds After White Doctors Fail

A long narrative recounts Dr Johnson of Cowotn performing a pivotal operation on a paralyzed youth, amid initial misdiagnoses by white doctors. The boy recovered after an advanced surgical procedure, praised by Black physicians, with condolence notes from the faculty of the University and local papers urging support for the bereaved family.

LH. Johheton Eurmeon Hartford Street Franted Johonten Johston Morrison'e Banttarlung

For Sale Item Describes Cheap Coat Plush and Bike Inquiry

A fragment notice offers a for sale item described as a coat plush and related goods. Inquiries directed to a shop or location titled The Bike aified with a cryptic address 16 IN. Grovtiwoall. The readable text is fragmentary and uncertain.

Abargali

Colored applicants gain top marks in quarterly exam

The county superintendent’s office reports the exam results for white and colored teachers. All colored teachers earned first grade certificates while only ten white teachers received first grade certificates. Four colored teachers earned second grade certificates. Named recipients include Alonzo J. Wilkey, Holt and Mee Suain Le Amith. White recipients include Cora Horton and EO toned.

Thie Kaper Flendente Wil Homa Ron Holt Mee Suain le Oura Horton

Rushed War Dispatches From The Front Lines

The Star reports correspondents on the European battle lines detailing the pace of Allied operations in France. The piece notes the grueling nature of frontline duties and the toll on stretcher bearers amid advancing units and sporadic enemy fire.

Europe

Resolution of Condolence for Deceased Member Virginia Smith

Members of the Faculty and Alumni Asia Pass resolutions honor Virginia Smith, praising her faithful service as student and teacher at the institution. The document extols her loyalty, conduct, and future usefulness, noting her role in the Alumni Association and her support for the university’s welfare and progress.

Asia Virginia Smith A. and N. University Tin Thronolyer Jfm Interente

Bethel AME Church Welcomes Pastor Hochanan New Year Event

Clare mlare New reports Bethel AME church members rally on the third Sunday to raise funds for adding two rooms to the parsonage. Rev W H Hochanan arrives as pastor, Meg Buchanan arrives from Wagoner, and the welcome includes a large social with a supper for the pastor and wife amid singing and warm hospitality.

Bethel AM. B. Church Watt W. H. Hochanan Meg CV. Buchanan Wagoner

Indoor Base Ball Games for Colored Libs

A fragmentary notice invites base ball fans to enjoy indoor games for Colored Libs. It mentions arranging matches through library staff and a benefactor named Woods, promising close to real league action and easy access for readers at the library lobby.

Wd. Woods

Star Correspondents and Addresses List

The Star publishes a list of six correspondents with their addresses including RB Jarabeen in Oklahoma City Mra Nanes in Okmulgee EM Thompson in MeAtester Clerk in Munkoten PR Bieksan in thertlesville Mrs Michie Vourbn in Claremore A W Turk in Nowra Mise Leste Th Ring in Pauls Valley 2D Mites in Porter Mra Geo W Stith in Clarkavilla L A Joshua Cowet Sire LM McGowan in Red Bird A 5 Mason in Tullanaense Mir Frances Harold in Chandler 8 W Waterhouse in Wotleyville Kaa Are M Mitchell in Bristow HLT Hutton in Sapulpa J Jones in Butaula

Jarabeen Ok'ahoma City Nanes Okmulgee EM. Thompson Clerk Munkoten Bieksan Thertlesville Michie Vourbn Claremore Mason Tullanaense Mir Frances Harold Chandler W. Waterhouse Wotleyville Kaa M. Mitchell Bristow Hlt Hutton Sapulpa J . Jones Butaula

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