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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1920
Page
5
The November Messenger issue urges Negro women to vote and lead, arguing they are equals in intellect and courage. It claims women across states can rise to leadership if freed from a hostile, moneyed opposition and from a male-dominated leadership that has silenced them.
Dr. F. Veter Mueller-Carson, Basel traveler, cites South American Ciudadidad as a case of rising demand by colored people for greater privilege and wealth. He notes a challenge to white rulers' supremacy as colors spread globally.
Sixty five young Colored women clerks and stenographers in Atlanta met at the urban club house on Monday afternoon and formed the Lael seas Women’s Association. It aims to develop greater efficiency and advance colored workers in business.
Bishop Evans Tyree prominent African Methodist Episcopal Church leader died after a long illness at his Nashville home. Educated in theology and medicine, he joined the AME Church in 1869 and was elected bishop in 1900. Funeral drew church leaders and citizens from across the country.
Chicago announces Dr. W. W. Lucas promoted to Assistant General Superintendent of the Co operative Society of America. He leads efforts across Illinois Michigan Indiana Ohio Wisconsin and aims for national scope. The group cites easing living costs and racial cooperation as core goals with capital stock at 100 million dollars and a Chicago warehouse valued at 1 million dollars.
Armistice Day was celebrated at Tuskegee Institute Alabama by ex-soldiers on the faculty and in the government vocational training course. The program at the institute chapel featured talks by ex-service men musical numbers and camp songs. Principal Moton was absent and Vice Principal Logan delivered an address. Ex-service members stood in uniform renewing allegiance to the flag.
Wilmington Delaware November 27 The states Colored population has fallen off during the past tongues just returned by the national census bureau There are 30 341 Colored people in the state This is 18
Community notices describe visits by Mrs Smith of Tulsa and other ladies, a sick relative, and a Mayfield son returning from Green Bay. Reports highlight the Douglas school site for a public park, support from Principal Ward and Superintendent Tughe, and a Baptist Convention meeting with Rev Stewart. Dr Morris and Prof Britt attend as distinguished guests.
A rhythmic reminiscence celebrating women’s voting participation. It notes women voting in the election, some studied ballots in advance, others woke early and cast first votes, and many returned home by morning. The piece exults in women's timely civic action and independence.
Postcards entered by Mrs Alice Cary, president of the Federation of Segin Watt, protest burlesque plans. Read before federation delegates, a resolution offered state federation cooperation to the Negro Federation. mentions Crenegia and protest context.
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