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The Sioux County Journal
Harrison, Sioux County, Nebraska
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During a colored Knights Templar parade in Pittsburg, Pa., on April 12, a quarrel arose after a white woman was jostled, leading a man named Lightner to fire shots, killing John O'Hara and wounding Martin Fahr. Lightner escaped, but two friends were arrested.
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Pittsburg, Pa., April 12.—During the parade of the colored Knights Templar a white woman was jostled by the marchers. An unknown man expostulated with the colored men when a party of five young negroes standing near took up the quarrel. One of them, named Lightner, drew a revolver and fired three shots into the crowd. The streets were full of people and two shots took effect, one striking John O'Hara, killing him instantly, and the other seriously wounding Martin Fahr. In the excitement following Lightner escaped, but two of his friends have been arrested.
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Pittsburg, Pa.
Event Date
April 12
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john o'hara killed instantly; martin fahr seriously wounded; lightner escaped; two friends arrested.
Event Details
During the parade of the colored Knights Templar, a white woman was jostled by marchers. An unknown man expostulated with the colored men, leading a party of five young negroes to take up the quarrel. Lightner drew a revolver and fired three shots into the crowd, with two taking effect.