Governor Robertson Presses Law After Tulsa Mob Lynchings
Governor J B A Robertson replies to Tulsa Star editor Smitherman demanding information on the lynchings of Roy Helton in Tulsa and Claude Chandler in Oklahoma City. He says the Attorney General will investigate and appeals for cooperation to curb mob violence across Oklahoma. The article also notes a Grand United Order of Odd Fellows meeting in New York with over 1000 delegates planned.
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Claude Chandler
Oklahoma City, Had Been Raided By Revenue and County
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Young Chandler
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New York
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of America
Falling terra cotta kills man on Fifth Street construction
A piece of terra cotta fell from the Maye building at Fifth and Boulder striking Zack Clinton as he stood on the ground floor. The lad died from a crushed skull as the wheel barrow load was hoisted to the top floor. The body was moved to Jacksonaires establishment. Mr. J. J. Garrett of Exchange Insurance learned of a Tulsa visit by Bushes League representatives to meet with local merchants. A Tulsi boomers meeting at the YMCA discussed reception plans.
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Bushes League
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Elliott and Hooker
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Tulsa Stay delayed to four pages this week
Notice to readers explains staffing gaps at The Tulsa Stay. Hinatype operator left for other business at Bigheart. Mr. L Homer Aimstony, trained at Tuskegee, will run linotype this week. Miss Glidys Beas will operate Monday, recommended by Mosaic Guide of Little Rock. NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION.
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Bigheart
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Tuskegee
Star Star
Glidys Beas
Mosaic Guide
Little Rock
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National Baptist Convention
Special Tulsa Stop on Frisco Train for Baptist Convention
Oklahoma City reports special Frisco train Monday September 6 to carry Oklahoma delegates to the National Baptist Convention in Indianapolis. A hair car and tourist sleeper accompany the train with round trip fares set at 40 dollars and Indianapolis board costs at 2 dollars per day. Departure is 1:45 p.m. Tulsa arrival about 6 p.m. Sapulpa hosts joining delegates. elaborate arrangements promised for visitors.
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E. W. Perry
East Third St
Frisco
Oklahoma
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Indianapolis
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Johnson's Back Is Up Threats of Georgia Crackers
Chicago and Atlanta report Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, representative of the Associated Negro Press, plans a public address at Morris Brown College in Atlanta. He vows to tell the truth about disenfranchisement and invites newspapers, the Georgia Legislature, and all who spoke on Southern conditions to attend. Excursions will come from across the state as supporters back his call to restrict voting barriers for Black citizens.
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Henry Lincoln Johnson
Senate
Merolonel
Associated Negri Press
Georgia
South
Athinta
Col. Johnson
Col. Johon
Oklahoma Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs Meeting At Langston
Langston Sept. 3 The Oklahoma Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs held a near session at Langston University with 90 delegates voting to continue supporting two state schools. They approved a $25 yearly contribution to promote law and order for descendants of the Hamitic division and urged civil improvements and community work at home. Dr. Marquis of Langston University hosted a cordial gathering.
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Tulea Star
Langston
Olli
Oklahoma Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs
Langston University
Federation of Chairs
Pres. Marquiess
Aeeting Yeis
C. BL Waynes
Bomb blast hits Kansas City residence in arson attack
Police searched for suspects after a second bomb raid damaged a house in a white residential district. The blast demolished the building and shattered windows within two blocks. A sign was found on the front door urging invaders away.
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Ang
Temptia
Piaster
Munroe seeks state aid over Tulsa jail mob incident
Tulsa County attorney Munroe asked Governor Robertson for state help in the Roy Belton jail incident. He noted strong Tulsa sentiment against an investigation and said he reached the jail ten minutes after a mob seized Belton while deputies prepared to defend the jail.
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Tulsa
Robertson
Roy Belton
Jines Woolley
Race Man for Congress in ST Seated In Mixed Race Shift
The Nee orable Seventwenth Wars elected Ernest Illo a Negro to replace Frank M. Shirer a white incumbent as ward committee leader last Saturday. Rumors say the Farmer Labor Party in the 12th District plans to nominate a candidate to oppose the present congressman from that district.
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Ernest Illo
Frank M. Shirer
Farmer Labor Party
Garvey Plans Black Embassy and African Republic In Capitol
The Universal Negro Improvement Association led by Marcus Garvey envisions establishing an African Republic with a president and an eight nation black embassy. Names such as Dr. Bundy, W M L Trotter, and John E. Brice are linked to the plan as prominent supporters.
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Minos
W. ML Trotter
Mansa
Ebwetts
John E. Brice
New Vandy New Yor
National Masonic Convention Draws 500 Shriners Knights Templar
In Cincinnati on September 4 over 500 Shriners and Knights Templar attended the national convention. The opening events included a grand parade and notable Arab Patrol and ball competitions at Music Hall. Bishop Sampson Brooks of Baltimore preached a sermon and Caesar H. Blake of Charlotte presided as Imperial Potentate. A relief fund for Shriners was established.
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Music Hall
Sampson Brooks
Baltimore
Caesar MH. Blake
Charlotte
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Giants Debate Religion Change Set for September Night
Johnson of M. Carel and Hon. Rich ard Wil will debate at Convention Hall on September 28, discussing whether the Russell Religion should replace the Christian Religion. The event, promoted by Wesley M. 1 Chips and others, promises to be memorable due to the disputants' eminent qualifications.
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Aew
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Richard Wil
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Bishop Jones Comments On National Negro Business League Meeting
Bishop Robert E. Jones of New Orleans praised the twenty first annual National Negro Business League gathering held in Philadelphia August 18 to 21. He cited twelve million African Americans gaining deeper appreciation of their economic and social value and urged continued work against barriers.
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Philadelphia
Robert E. Jones
New Orleans
National Negro Business League
America
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Mor ris D Brown Ends Speaking Tour in Oklahoma City
Mor ris D Brown of Munice Ted concludes a speaking tour across the state promoting Socialism. He notes arranging failures limited impact but cites some successful meetings that may foster liberal thought. He says editors Messenger and Libertad of New York will visit Oklahoma during the campaign.
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Mortgage Paid on Connoo Street Property by Colored Men
The colored men’s branch of the MC AG completed six years of payments on a mortgage for a double toll on Connoo Street. The association plans to erect a building on the property in the near future.
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Pcharleston
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Colure
Frederick Douglass Club Forms in Jamacca District Brooklyn
In Brooklyn new civic group the Frederick Douglass Civic and Political Club forms under president C. Eb. Stovall. The organization gathers residents of the Jamacca district to advocate community interests and participation.
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N.Y
Jamacca
Frederick Douglass Clyse and Political Club
C. EB. Stovall
Lub
No Such Thing as Racial Superiority Declared by Dr Moore
Dr. A M Moore of Durham says there is no racial superiority and that improvement comes from service to mankind. He opposes Jim Crow and condemns efforts to degrade or inflate races, noting dangers in whitening efforts and calling for equal treatment of colored people.
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Armevica
A.M. Moore
Durham
Board of Public Welfare
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Methodists Celebrate Election of Bishops in New York
Bishops Matthew St. Clair and Robert Jones will be welcomed with a reception by St Marks Methodist Episcopal Church in October. The nationwide church community is planning similar receptions to honor their elevation to the bishopric.
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New York
Matthew St. Clair
Robert Jones
St Marks Methlist Episcopal Church
Baptist Migration To Chicago Cites Racial Housing Survey
According to the Iseal Inter Racial Housing Survey the Negro population of Chicago is near the 1040 mark. The report notes growth in church membership across several congregations over the past two years including South Baptist Church from 125 to 1,403 and Olivet Baptist from 4,153 to 8,130 among others.
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South Park Methodist
Olivet Baptist
St. Thomas Episcopal
Grace Presbyterian
St. Mark
Pastor Denounces Garvey at St Philip’s PB Church
Pastor Dr Daniels of St Philip's PB Church in New York denounces Marcus Garvey as teaching the white man’s fallacy. He urges honorable peaceful methods to resolve race differences and seek the good of all mankind.
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