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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1921
Page
5
Police in Muskogee report early race trouble rumors overstated after a shooting the night before. No banding of negroes is suspected though discussions continue in the negro district. A Hyde Park streetcar was fired upon again with blame cast on friends of Larso Williams, a negro killed the previous night.
Williams, linked to Ft. Gibson by family, died at Physicians and Surgeons hospital from a brain wound. W. M. Linn, Hyde Park motorman, is said to have fired during a holdup on a Muskogee streetcar near the town and country club. Police faced a chaotic scene as witnesses aboard tried to respond with firearms but were unable to act.
President elect Warren G Harding avoids public social events at the winter resort in West Palm Beach Florida choosing a private luncheon and a round of golf. He plans to move the houseboat Victoria to a nearby location overnight and then continue to Miami the next morning.
London January 21 Charles Cochran the English boxing promoter said the original contract for the Carpentier Dempsey bout remains valid. His office released the statement saying Brady of New York had no authority to speak for Cochran.
A real sale notice announces Burk's Style Shop offering discounts on ladies ready to wear garments and footwear. The ad highlights prices and limited stock as shoppers swarm the storefront for fashion bargains.
Severe weather patterns bring heavy rainfall and warmth risking damage to winter wheat in Oklahoma. Officials tour Blaine Beckham Canaidan and Kiowa counties amid reports of grub and green bug activity with possible fruit and tree damage if cold snaps follow.
Washington January 27 officials announced the People's Reconstruction League a non partisan union of farmer and labor groups to pursue an economic justice program. The plan aims to save American workers six billion dollars annually and is led by Herbert F. Baker president of the Farmers National Council.
Mrs Williams of Springfield describes chronic back pain headaches and nervous weakness improved after taking Cardui prescribed by her husband. She reports restored health and credits Cardui with strengthening her and helping her sleep, urging others with similar issues to try Cardui.
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