Let Us Have Democracy And Race Fortitude In Tulsa
A long scrawled piece argues for Black economic solidarity and boycotting white business venues that mistreat Black patrons. It urges racial loyalty, suggests Negro business owners lead economic progress, and calls for disciplined consumer choice to elevate the race. The text reflects early 20th century Tulsa Black press rhetoric on dignity, self-help, and civil rights within a hostile social order.
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Tulsa
Jwo
Boycot
Lore Woman Stakes Seat Battle in Senate Race
Lore woman opens bid for state senate seat in Wash. primary, seeking scrutiny of campaign funding and endorsements from public spirited organizations. The candidate, Mrs Prosty, is highlighted as wealthy and backed by multiple groups, including public figures.
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Lore
Senate
English Society Urges End of Slavery Worldwide
The English Society of acks relief for Blacks in Africa endorses a petition seeking abolition of slavery's legal status across territories. Signers include clergy from Dinesh, Martie Tiere Haford, Salisbury, Hereford, Kenstigton, and other citizens and officials, calling for action against slave systems.
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English Society
Acks
Africa
Loetin
Amestarney and
Spccinty
Wayne Toval
Ioetinie
Merten
Mirbea
Rqeniorial
Dinesh
Martie
Haford
Salisbury
Hereford
Kenstigton
Negro Buys Record Bond in Miss Parish
A captioned report notes the purchase of a $100,000 bond in Miss Parish by a Black investor. Details are obscured by garbled text but indicate the event as the largest bond transaction within the parish, with mentions of local figures and legal context.
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Mis Parish
Newark Woman Crowned As City’s First Colored Mayor
A Newark article celebrates Mrs J. Deis and Mrs Thompson as leading figures in a historic election contest. It notes a colored woman’s ascent to a mayoral role, with praise for her vision and the era’s changing political landscape. The piece highlights public reactions and local figures shaping this milestone.
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Mis
Newark
Thor Hushirant
Wertay Heorgiin
Habeas Corpus for Negro Prisoner In Federal Court
Petition filed in the United States District Court seeking habeas corpus relief for a Black inmate serving a sentence in the federal prison at Port Lewenworth for participation in the Houston riot. The filing is by attorneys Alista Beall, Bell, Barbour, and Barbour, retained by the Kansas City Defense Society, alleging inadequate confinement and seeking release.
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Kansan
White labor bias in 20th century job ads sparks debate
A fragment from a historic newspaper discusses racialized labor practices in Oklahoma and Stillwater area job markets. It notes reports of minority workers and Native Americans, examines white worker preference, and questions whether employers favor white labor for unskilled tasks.
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Holt
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Keote
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Phinela Thesmian
Bretehier
Poe Fiew
Hecetives
Grant Hilbiite
Nice
Kret
Deverndlas
Krete
Dawn
Marguerite Nix
Dents
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Okla
Hay
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Inet
Hite
Elise
von Loereiplrisei
George B.valle
Nelson Vagte
Joel Chandler Harris
Pie Read
Chayties
HCI
Boy
Ofollon
Allanty
Habeas Corpus
Mwy
Abkansas
Hans
Hotarodt Jenate
Wiest
Talsieviet
Ion White
Ie Stulter
Kidd
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