Race Men Avert Riot in Okmulgee
A mob roamed Okmulgee streets this morning amid tensions after a race confrontation. Sheriff Tucker announced calm, yet many believed a man named Atchinson remained hidden as groups dispersed and authorities sought to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okmulgee
Gillespie
J. H. Stephens
J. J. Pulbeen
HR. Lang
Physicians Men
al Sheely
Ward
Barber
W. H. Tones
H.C. Simington
Merschant
Wotman
Joe Craig
P.M. Bruner
LD. Stewart
Atchinson
Tucker
Oksrarpee
Bristow Brieflets Reflect Local Social Scene
Notes from Bristow recount visits by Minnie and Estella Wolfe and other locals, with talks of politics and community life. Mentions Mr Jewel Philips, Mr Bruce, Judge Speakinad, and Sheriff Helen Fichtil. Ends with a political and racial rhetoric fragment from the Northern band piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie
Estella
Wolfe
Shoals
Rock Creek
Sitil
Jewel Philips
Pine Tree
Sundsay
Walker
Chesterford
Newby
Elmer Wright
Ball Mitchell
Lillie
PL Smith
Uke Ponce
Kelpin
Florida
Phillips
Gulf
Fragment of 1878 Toledo Blade verse on race and politics
A poem attributed to a corrupt carpetbagger figure from 1878 taunts Black voters and mocks exploiting the Negro vote to gain power. It depicts deceit and manipulation in politics and calls for control and money, reflecting postwar racial tensions and electoral intimidation.
Scottish Rite Degrees Conferreed Record Of Recipients
The Scottish Rite degrees conferred by a list of names including Mage ty B. Baudy Joe Shumake Felix Mitchell Horace Williams Willie Morris dark Seait Hares Hoss Bred Martin Berly Davis A Mochan K D Johnson GE Smithy Fi Haye f R Landon & Sy Garson iG Glardy De Tl Jackson and others whose names were not obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Baudy
Joe Shumake
Felix Mitchell
Horace Williams
Willie Morris
Dark Seait
Hares Hoss
League of Nations debate in US political column
The piece rails at the League of Nations versus Harding's Association of Nations. It cites James McCord Cox and Taft while praising Judge Williams in Tulsa County and Congressman Howard, arguing for returning to Washington politics and critiquing Democratic and Republican positions on the Covenant and League concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League OF Nations
Laberta
Colored Republic
Brance
United States
Weber
League
James Mc Cox
Tart
Harding
Association of Nations
WB Williams
Tulsa County
Hun
Race Question In Politics Spurs White and Colored Tensions
A protest against racial politics in national campaigns notes persistent race issues. The piece laments ongoing discrimination, predicts political strategies by Democrats and Republicans, and cites Supreme Court opinions as pivotal in resolving the race question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Democratic Supreme Court
Republican duplicity in Oklahoma City voting row
A reported speech by Senator Harding sparks critique over Civil Rights stance and Jim Crow implications. The Colored vote is framed as pivotal, with accusations of deception and manipulation tied to political strategy. The piece condemns duplicity and urges personal responsibility for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Oklahoma City
Fion Vale
Southland
Pean Harding
Affidavit in Tulsa Court on October 15 1920
Marlin J Saddler swears he mailed a true copy of the petition and publication notice to Drew A Shaw at his last residence in Nacogdoches Texas from the Tulsa Oklahoma district court. The document records postage and delivery to the U S Post Office in Tulsa and is signed by Clerk Jon D Porter and Deputy W Rouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew A. Shaty
Marlin
Drew A. Shaw
Nacusdoches
Texas
United States Post Office
Tulsa
Oklahoma
District Court
Asa County
Okla
Fendant
Phaintiff
D. Porter
L Saddler
O'Bigen
Dep
Should We Vote the Democratic Ticket
Prot. O. TR. Willis of Bristow writes on the rights and progress of Colored people in Oklahoma under Democratic rule. He asserts gains in courts, finance, land, education and schools at Langston, warns against Republican claims, and argues continued political participation could curb lynching and advance full citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. TR. Willis
Bristow
Oklo
South
Oklahoma
Nile
Langston
Publication Notice in Tulsa Star 1920 Court Action
Public notice of lawsuits filed in Tulsa County Oklahoma against Sannie Cotton and Drew A Shaw for abandonment and non support. Plaintiffs request absolute separation with dates to answer by November 27, 1920. Includes filing details, court clerks, and attorney names. Also a solicitation for three colored girls to sell sanitary belts with commission at 1082 South Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa Star
State of Oklahoma
Tulsa
Sannie Cotton
Ule
District Court of
State of Okbehown
Mena Clark Shaw
Ino
D. Porter
Gert
F. Saddler
Atty
Wari
Geraliy T
Oybrien
Drew A. Shaw
Samed
South Rockford
I. L, Bailey
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Velen
Fuloa County
Howard
Bert
Congress
Wanhiiton
Bert’ Chandiier
B. Howard
Buster Mayhue
Cameron St
Stradford
Bulldiye
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Sapulpa
Creek County
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State of
Oklahooma
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Porter
Rouse
Pia
NOICE
North
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Vandyae & Whittaker
Hiliott & Hooker
TN. Greenwood
Tulsa, Okla
National Prize CO
Troy, N.Y
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Bob. Branch
Vr. i. Haynard
Wm. K. Sawyer
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Washington
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