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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1922
Page
6
A dramatic exchange unfolds as a young woman reveals a life story in four lines and a heartful confession to Mr. Randolph. He consoles her and promises happier times while recognizing her struggle with love and motive. She weighs love against material enticements like cash and luxuries.
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on April 29 a clash at Tower Hill mine No 1 left four state police and about a dozen strike sympathizers injured. Dozens were arrested as crowds tried to block miners from entering work.
A local jewelry dealer notes men buy diamond rings more often than women and show varied behavior. Engagement ring purchases provide clerks with most amusement as men feign casual interest, discuss stones and mounts, and sometimes delay payment or seek time to decide. Some buy for fiancés, mothers, or sisters, with few returns.
A 75 pound swordfish was killed off No Man's Land Massachusetts after an electric current passed through a steel harpoon. The incident reflects early use of electric methods in sport fishing.
Investigation into alleged renting of servant houses in the white section by unemployed negroes continues. If true, charges may be filed against both whites and blacks. Police court cases on Monday cited negro occupancy in the white town, with whites renting such quarters also under scrutiny. Authorities say progress is fair despite obstacles and disturbances of the peace. If not finished before a new administration takes over, the case will be handed to the incoming officials.
A rope supporting a worker on an elevated task broke causing a 6 feet fall to his death in Vancouver British Columbia. Investigators will determine cause and safety lapses.
Sherwood Hill was elected permanent secretary of the Good Roads Motor Club at a directors meeting held at the Chamber of Commerce, succeeding N B Stall who served without pay. The club will hold two regular meetings monthly and considered routing changes on Francis Avenue to Mississippi Avenue. A committee led by S M Shaw will study Bebee road improvements, and a contract letting for the Ozark Trail pyramid was deferred.
D. T. Sparks Sr. father of Mrs. P. A. Norris and Cal Sparks died at his Shawnee home Wednesday morning. Mrs. Norris and Mr. Sparks left for Shawnee to attend funeral services. Stoak breeders notes on sale at News Office.
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