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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1920
Page
8
A political pamphlet excerpt extols equality and inalienable rights citing Jefferson and the enduring Democratic principles. It asserts commitment to fight for an honest impartial application of these ideals to all men regardless of race or color.
The state prepares for a branch of the Southern Sociological Congress under Governor Robertson. A conference event discussed permanent organization and its aim to harmonize race relations and uphold lawful rights for Colored residents. Hopeful rhetoric warns against pedantry and self interest jeopardizing the movement’s goals.
After a rent shock, observers question denunciation of landlords and note both profiteering and reasonable charges. A housing shortage, deterred construction, and uncertain returns push higher rents or lower building costs. The piece argues for reliable Supreme Court guidance and a shift to encourage new housing investment.
The eight years have been the most prosperous in US history despite postwar handicaps. Some question credit to the Democratic administration for this growth and stability.
The Tulsa Grand Jury follows the Oklahoma City panel in giving the sheriff a clean bill and reporting no evidence of the recent Revelton lynching. One fact remains clear the boy was lynched.
Amid heated Oklahoma politics, Guy Cox Wyandotte appearance stirs party leaders while Congressman Howard is seen as favored for re election over Bert Chandler. Tulsa County Democrats presumed to win. voters urged to study Republicans on a city scale before scaling up.
Opinion piece from Los Angeles Sept 30 arguing US policy and California laws reflect racial prejudice against Japanese and Chinese, with quotes from Gov. Cox and Sen. Harding. It warns of friction between Tokyo and Washington if equality remains theoretical and calls out entrenched white prejudice shaping immigration and citizenship.
Mrs. Cooper demonstrated century old spinning and weaving at the LaFlore County Fair weaving loom and spinning wheel. She earned 150 dollars for a week’s demonstration while showing rugs blankets sheets pillow cases and suitings. Mary Wheeler of Fort Smith visited her son in law and daughter at 305 North Elgin Street with her son Sam.
At 1202 South Lansing St. proprietor B. Garland offers hot doughnuts and coffee with a menu touting delicious cooked foods and unexcelled pies and pastries. Mrs Bettie Young is also listed as proprietor.
For sale house furniture listed in North Hartford. Inquiries should be made at 221 N Greenwood.
Miss Parker seeks subscription pricing for The Tulsa Star a colored Democratic paper. She asks for names of leading Democratic men and women of colored clubs in New York Chicago and other states to discuss day issues and November prospects.
The Tulsa Star prints its new Tri- City Record in Red Fork. The infant paper, born to journalist Cham bers at Red Park, shows early vitality and promise as it aids the Red Fork community during a press emergency. The second issue, printed yesterday, highlights local hustle and the paper’s bright beginnings.
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