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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1914
Page
4
The San Antonio Inquirer reprinted The Star's Big League Graft series and agrees with the author’s position. A prominent Black real estate man disclaims responsibility for a cited alleged conversation with a White man from last week’s column Vise-Versa.
A reflection on two preachers who visit the police Commissioner to lodge protests against police appointees. The piece compares them to the thorn and thistle fable and urges practice of preaching. It comments on a widening breach between two papers, the World and Democrat, and asserts neutrality of the Star amid their conflict.
In Muskogee a special Baptist delegation planned a Pullman train to Philadelphia for a national meeting. Rev Jones took a detour to town for a haircut, delaying the train and triggering light city chatter. The piece notes church activities, a ministers alliance, and community events including a charity tea for the colored library and a busy school day at the fair.
The Tulsa Star lists owner A J Smitherman with holdings, publisher, editor, and business manager all as A J Smitherman. No bonds or security holders exceed 1 percent. Notarized October 3, 1914 by G W Hutchins, notary public, Oklahoma.
Miss B B Johnson reports a busy autumn in Muskogee and nearby, with Prof G Johnson elected national chorister, Smart Set Co show praised, and wedding bells for Julius Adams and Laura Hoard of Okmulgee Oklahoma on October 4 at 6 30 PM. Attendants include Mrs Heard and Mrs Robert of Tulsa, with a decorated Adams home and gifts abundant.
Mrs Brookins presided at the State Missionary Society event while Mrs Julius Adama received a solid silver tea service from Mr Adams mother in New York. Miss Laura Hoard wed Julius Adan in Muskogee on Oct 4 at six at the groom’s home, and Hattie Roper showed slight improvement after illness. Reverend J S Jones preached at the First Baptist Church.
Atty Steward of Muskogee was in the city on business. Miss M C Lynch of St Louis joined Miss Burnett’s establishment. Mrs Audia Roberts of Tulsa visited from Muskogee for her sister Nance’s wedding. Mrs Mary Adair, Okmulgee settler, now in Colorado for twelve years. Printers Wilkins and Lewis of Muskogee began our paper THE LIGHT. Minn Alwa Porter left for Muskogee to witness the Heard Adaum nutiala. Rev R M Perrin of Tulsa District spoke at the A M E Church on Labor Your Own Goods.
A message from Pastor to Tulva Star notes a lively Ren ue congregation in Sapulpa Okla with loyal members presenting him a suit of clothes. A grand rally is planned for October 18 1914 with Presiding Elder Rev R M Perrin in attendance and a basket dinner on the grounds.
A Sunday service at the A. M. E. Church centered on universal peace. Rev. T. H. Wiseman preached a sermon titled Michaels Vision of University Peace, with music prayer and scripture reinforcing the theme on October 4.
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