Cox Hill Is Winner Of The Debate At Convention Hall
Thousands heard Governor Cox hailed Richard J Hill as the winner of a Tuesday night debate against Rev HW Johnson on the question of substituting International Bible Students teachings for church doctrine. Each speaker spoke an hour and fifteen minutes, about 500 attendees, half white, with Hill criticizing educated ministers and Johnson citing Mark 16:16 as proof of eternal punishment. The Star will publish the full transcript once obtained from the court reporter.
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International Bible Students’ Monthly
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Republicans Hold Convention Monday in Tulsa Center of Activity
The Tulsa Republican and Democratic organizations have scheduled conventions within two days to meet in Tulsa. The colored voters are about evenly divided in their political beliefs and it is expected that the outcome will hinge on these local divisions.
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Tulsa
Tulsa Expected to Host Delegates at Two Conventions
Tulsa will host visiting delegates as both conventions plan to press for pledges of specific legislation to guarantee fair play and equality before the law for all citizens of the state regardless of race or color.
Officer to Face Murder Charge In Williams Shooting
Patrolman S. R. Grosse is charged with murder after he shot Clem Williams at the Farmers wagon yard on Hodge street. Williams, described as a bootlegger, allegedly threatened with a revolver after seizing a quart of corn whiskey. Grosse claims self defense as he confronted the unidentified man, Williams died from a gunshot to the abdomen. The case will be presented to a grand jury.
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Why The Missouri Colored People Vote Democrat Ticket
A letter from a Missouri Black voter in the St. Louis Argus argues Democrats have historically supported Black education and rights in Missouri, contrasting with Republicans. It cites 1870s legislation, Lincoln Institute funding, and calls for present party platforms favoring Black welfare, including schools, health care, and industrial training. The piece compares party platforms written by Selden P. Spencer and Breckinridge Long, asserting Democrats offered stronger Black uplift.
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Republican Party
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Twenty Sixth General Assembly
Jefferson City
Colored College
Lincoln Institute
Negro Agricultural Experiment Station
State ‘University For
Lincoln
Republica
Selden P. Spencer
Arthur M. Hyde
Missour
Breckinridge Long
United Statenate
John M. Atkinson
Abraham Lincoln
Douglass
Nicholas M. Bell
Justice at Last Opens Her Eyes in Virginia
The case centers on Carr a white seaman from Texas who killed Simon Wise Lewis a bystander during a riot at Carrs home. The jury acquitted Carr stating the fatal shot was to defend his home. Lewis was walking along the avenue and not involved in the riot.
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Virginia
Newport News
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Colored Democrats Meet Here in Oklahoma City
The Colored State Democratic Club organized in Boley, led by Frank W Reed of Oklahoma City as president and Fred L Douglas of Tulsa as secretary, will meet at the Masonic Hall at 10 this morning with delegates from across the state expected. A reception and entertainment are planned, and speakers include County Judge W. B. Williams Congressman F. B. Howard Judge M A Breckinridge and Rev. R. A. Whitaker.
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Boley
Frank W. Reed
Oklahoma City
Fred L Douglas
Tulsa
Masonic Hall
Douglass
W. B. Williams
F. B. Howard
M A. Breckinridge
R. A. Whitaker
Southern Newspapers Barred From Republican Ads
Washington Sept 10 Some papers fail to connect with the Republican National Committee advertising budget prompting a shift to an Eastern division and a policy to favor Northern and Eastern papers. Critics protest as Southern titles like the Houston Informer and Buffalo Journal are sidelined with under 25,000 dollars allotted for Negro newspapers nationwide. A leader argues loyalty and readers migrating to northern states merit southern coverage.
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D.C
Republican National Committee
Gol. Phil. H. Brown
Fred R. Moore
New York
George W. Harris
Houston Informer
Texas
Buffalo Journal
New York State
Wermitey
National Committee
Grand Master Webber Calls Cabinet Meeting
Grand Master Webber, newly elected head of the Masons of Oklahoma, issues a call for all Grand Mas members to convene in McAlester to discuss the fighters' Council meeting today between Wewoka and Seminole for strategic review.
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The
Masons of Oklahoma
Okla
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McAlester
Cox Visit Dominates Tulsa Public Events Night
Governor Cox arrives by Frisco from Oklahoma City at 7:30 to a massive Tulsa welcome. A street parade leads to Convention Hall where Cox delivers a fiery campaign speech amid cheering crowds and enthusiastic local hosts. The Cox Roosevelt Club Parade unit draws praise for its display and organization.
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Cox-Roosevelt Club
Plans For Growth Of The Order In The State
Grand Master Webber is enthusiastic about his new role and outlines concrete plans to establish several new lodges and increase membership before the next Grand Lodge. He convened the Grand Masters Council to discuss actions and lay a foundation for successful administration.
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Muskogee Men Sentenced in Brand Case
Muskogee Oklahoma October 1 three leaders Burns Banks and Edwards faced federal judge Williams in a bank swindle case worth about one million dollars Burns and Banks received 18 months each in the federal penitentiary Edwards was fined 250 dollars the trio described as the linn of a gigantic swindle faced judgment yesterday.
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Muskogee
Okla
Burns
Banks
Edwards
Linn
Pudge Williams
Feedral
LeFlore County Fair Closes With Noted Fiber Demonstration
The LeFlore County Fair ended last Saturday with a creditable display of fine hogs, rows, fancy work and farm products. The principal feature was Mrs Elora Cooper a Race woman wife of W D Cooper a Pethian who demonstrated the old fashioned method of spinning thread and weaving.
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Elnora Cooper
W. D. Cooper
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