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Philadelphia Times

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1889

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Deadly Explosion Destroys Park Central Hotel

A massive blast at the Park Central Hotel in Hanrronp levels a five story brick building, trapping about fifty people. Rescue efforts save several, with ten injured hospitalized as investigators identify a list of victims including George Gaines and Maximilian Galopy. The incident prompts guards and police to cordon the scene.

Hanrronp Park Central High Allyn George Gaines Lawrence Street Department Helen Leport New Britain Jennie Decker Unionville Jacob B. Turpin Rachel Gen

Temporary Morgue Scene After Hotel Explosion Disaster

Description of the scene as officials establish a temporary morgue in the Judd and Root wool warehouse. Coroner Sperry and medical staff identify bodies, while injured are sent to hospital. The catastrophe is described as a single dreadful crash with extensive debris delaying identifications and leaving many unaccounted for.

H. ©. Judd & Root Sperry Fuller Wright Old City Hall Mr. Root William Root Boston Young Perry Andrew F. Whiting Hartford Life and Annuity Insurance Company Lavalette Perrin Memorial Hall Edward Perry Pinkins Hartford Steam Boiler Inection and Insurance Company

Seven Hours in the Ruins at Ketchum Hotel

Walter M. Gay and Landlord Ketchum and his wife were trapped when their room settled in a hotel ruin for seven to eight hours. Enos James above heard voices and aided in rescue as water nearly covered Gay. The seven occupants escaped without serious injury. Insurance totals $38,000 across multiple companies for building, annex, and furniture.

Walter M. Gay Landlord Ketchum Mrs. Ketchum Enos James Buffalo Pacific New York Firemen's Newark

Remarkable Hartford Hotel Escape After Ruins Collapse

Harttroop February 18 Hartford awoke to a hotel disaster at Park Central where a boiler explosion wrecked the building. Seventeen bodies, including Dwight Buell and Max Galony, were recovered, while Walter W Gay survived after thirteen hours buried beneath timbers. Rescue efforts continued as the city mobilized militia and trains ferried crowds for updates.

TIMES Harttroop Hartford Park Central Dwight Buell Dr. Perrin Max Galony German Herald Mrs. Whiting Harry Philadelphia Barnes Safe and Lock Company Fourth Street Connecticut

Oklahoma Bill May Reshape Kansas Politics

February 18 report from Washington on the Senate Territories Committee favoring the Springer bill to organize Oklahoma. Dissenting views from Platt and Butler. Kansas concern that opening Oklahoma will depopulate western counties and cost the state a congressman under new apportionment. Also Senate Sundry Civil Appropriations bill reported, with House-passed total about 23 million dollars and Senate changes increasing it. exact total pending.

Washington Senate Committee On Territories Today Springer Territory Oklahoma Platt Butler J. H. Hudson Topeka Kansas Allison Senate House

Odd Fellows Funeral for Stephen Morris Held at Home

Stephen Morris was buried from his residence at 652 North Fifteenth street yesterday. The funeral was held under the auspices of Meridian Sun Lodge, Se A. F. and A. M., and Philadelphia Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Stephen Morris North Fifteenth Street Meridian Sun Lode Se A. F A. M Philadelph Ea Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Ee

Lowry Nominated Clarion Postmaster by President

The President nominated Samuel H. Lowry to be Postmaster of Clarion. An unrelated tragic death occurred in Cornwall Lebanon County as the one-year-old son of John Steffey died in a burn incident during parental absence. An art, mechanical and cooking exhibition by West Chester public school children closed after a two day run. A sleeping car lease by West Chester Republicans to witness the March 8 inauguration, and staffing changes at Ashland and Girardville railroad stations followed. An iron works discharge plan was revised to 100 workers by March 1. clerks and other staff remain unchanged. Local officials concluded a county session in Dottaville the day prior.

Samuel H. Lowry Clarion John Steffey Cornwall Lebanon County West Chester Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Washington D. M. Davia Philadelphia Reading Ashland Jesse Babb Gi Oville William Goetz Girardville Glendon Jur Pershing Green Bechtel Dottaville

Quay's Return From Florida

Corcoran Building and Washington notes from February 18 discuss the push for an extra session to handle new States admissions and budgets. Democrats sway on Speaker race influence. Republicans seek neutrality. Senator Quay visits, comments on Pennsylvania politics, and a rumor links John R. Thomas to Navy Secretary in Harrison administration though unconfirmed.

Chemeleck Crime Hints Accomplice in Minnesota Murder

In Glenville Minnesota February 18 the body of Joseph Chemeleck the Bohemian was taken home after he killed Mrs M L Chemeleck and his two half brothers wives daughters ages 6 and 11 then died by suicide. Reported motive linked to a daughter’s testimony in a recent suit and coroner probes suggest an accomplice known to investigators.

Glenville Minn Joseph Chemeleck M. L. Chemeleck Chemeleck

Paris Report Refutes Stanley Death Claim

A Paris dispatch notes a Congo courier claiming Henry M. Stanley was killed near Mangamba, with Stanley instruments sold by locals. London papers doubt the Paris report. In Philadelphia area, residents protest removal of street farmers' markets, led by Alfred Brotherhead. William M. opposing candidate noted.

Paris Petit Journal St. Salvador Congo Henry M. Stanley Mangamba London Loxton Paris Petit Journal Africa

Thirty Days Walking Match for Women in Washington

A women’s walking contest began at New York Avenue Skating Rink with eight contestants. Lady Macbeth and Louisa Maroni compete for a $300 purse and a spring Madison Square Garden race. Standings at midnight show distances and laps, with Morne and others close behind. Archbishop Walsh urged liberal treatment for Irish Catholics in school funding during his city address.

Washington New York Avenue Lady Macbeth Louisa Maroni Madison Square Garden New York Er Ae Ginna Rallbe

Blaine influence shapes cabinet talks amid Harrison talks

Indianapolis February 15 Cabinet speculation shifts after Ex Governor Proctor of Vermont arrives for talks with General Harrison. Rumors swirl that Blaine influence pushes for key posts with Windom at Treasury Noble at Interior Miller at Attorney General Miller at Agricultural Wanamaker at Post Office and War to Thomas. Harrison reportedly favors Miller of Indiana for Secretary of War.

TIMES Indianapolis Proctor Vermont Blaine California Harrison Nyone Rusk Sn War Department Treasury Windom Interior Noble Miller Indiana Agricultural Department New York Navy Thomas Illinois John Wanamaker New W. H. H. Miller John

Baseball Teams in Naples On the Diamond in Vesuvius Shadow

The American baseball team, arriving Friday, tours Naples and Pompei while planning games in Rome, Paris, Florence, Nice, and Milan. Pfeffer and Manning featured on Vesuvius climb. team boards for Rome Wednesday. weather hampers play.

the Times N. Y. Herald Narves Naples Pfeffer Manning Vesuvius Pompeii Leigh Lynch Rome Paris Florence Nice Milan Boulding Parry Vienna Spalding Berlin Campodimarte Cricket Grounds Baldwin Daly Healy Earle San Carlos Theatre Ward Washington Club Hewitt Day Washington Boston Kelly Pittsburg Hanlon

To Strike or Not to Strike Special Telegram

Read ing puddlers and helpers in rolling mills from Read ing through several towns face a 10 percent wage cut set for March 1. A meeting will decide acceptance or a general strike, affecting about 3,500 workers. Notices call for mill representatives to attend.

the Times Reading Birdsboro Pottstown Lebanon Potteville Lancaster Harrisburg

West Chester Pastor Resigns to Lead Germantown Church

Rev. William E Needham resigns after long pastorate at First Baptist Church West Chester since 1835. He has accepted a call from Third Baptist Church Germantown and will assume duties about three weeks after resignation. He leaves for his new charge immediately upon departure.

West Chester the Times William E. Needham First Baptist Church Sione Needham Third Baptist Church of Germantown

Reading Concert Hall Closed in February Action

The sheriff closed Congress Hall, a noted concert saloon, and Joseph Kramer was arrested on keeping a disorderly house. The court issued a rule to show cause why Kramer's license should not be revoked.

the Times Reapino Congress Hall Joseph Kramer Kramer

Electric Brevities and Global Movements Note Widespread Turbulence

Brief items report M De Freycinet declining to join Meline’s cabinet talks, Emperor William hosting Prince Bismarck for a lengthy audience, and the UJ 8. 8. Galena with Rear Admiral Gherardt sailing from Key West to Port au Prince. A Deer Park Company timber lot will be sold for taxes, while a murder investigation at Gweedore involves many suspects.

M. de Freycinet M. Meline Emperor Wiliam Prince Bismarck Galena Gherardt Key West Port-au-Prince Fembert of Deer Park Company Berton Shamony Woodland Aveernie Martin Gweedore Fees Artes

Bayard Defends Samoa Independence in Samoa Crisis View

Barron s February 18 report from Washington highlights Secretary Bayard s stance on Samoa as he rejects German and British overreach while demanding native independence. President to send note on Bayard Salisbury dispute over ministerial dismissal and Sullivan Sackville delay.

Bayari Barrons the Sun Washington Germany United States Samoa Bayard Berlin Mr. Ard England Con Ayerd Lord Sackville Lord Salisbury

State Fair Three-Gaited Race Opens With Mixed Field

At the State Fair Grounds the six days six hours daily race featured Wallace Ross and John Largan in road sculls against Archie Sinclaire George Noremac Peter Hagelman and George Conner walking and running. The main building housed two tracks with ten laps to the mile for rowers and eleven for pedestrians. Ross led after the first day of racing finishing 15 miles in 1 15 with the walkers and runners ten miles behind. Noremac and Sinclair fell ill late, reducing pedestrian pace while scullers surged ahead. First day score listed.

Wallace Ross John Largan Archie Sinclair George Noremac Peter Hagelman George Conner Bean Dan Galanaugh Ross Largan

Goff May Be Chosen Senator in West Virginia Vote

Excitement filled the West Virginia Capitol as the joint assembly failed to elect a U S senator on the first ballot. Kenna trailed with 29, Goff led with 40, and other votes were split among Wilson Somerville Neal and others amid party splits. A rumor linked Union Labor delegates backing Goff to install Carr as governor and end contest actions between Fleming and Goff.

Chaw Kenna Goff Wilson Somerville Neal Union Laborite Union Labor Carr Senate Fleming

Meline Abandons Cabinet Effort in Paris

Paris February 18 M Meline concedes a Cabinet cannot be formed from Republican groups and President Carnot may turn to M Rouvier for a Ministry. The Chamber adjourned after a 292 to 262 vote on a Thursday adjournment motion. Senate approves bill to try press offenses by correctional police tribunals with 27 to 62 vote.

Paris M. Meline Carnot M. Rouvier Chamber of Deputies M. Delattre

Expensive Gift to Rutgers College by Garret Winants

Retired Bergen Point millionaire Garret B E Winants plans a large donation to Rutgers College New Brunswick. He intends to build a dormitory 150 feet long with a 60 by 40 foot center and two wings to house about 100 students. Construction will use Newark sandstone and brick with encaustic tile. His gift plus a recent 25000 endowment shows strong backing for Rutgers.

Rutgers College New Brunswick Garret BE. Winants Bergen Point Newark College College Avenue Friends of Ruth Winants Theological Seminary

Judge Peden Arrested in Missouri Bond Refusal Case

SPRINGFIELD MO February 18 Deputy United States Marshal Willis arrived with Judge Peden of St Clair county in custody. A warrant had been sworn months ago for his refusal to levy a tax to pay interest on railroad bonds. After tense resistance, authorities learned the judge favored a circle hunt event and he was arrested during the gathering with farmers present.

Peden Springfield United States Willis St. Clair County Grateny Foree

Charter Granted to Philadelphia Inquirer Company

A charter was issued today to the Philadelphia Inquirer Company in Harrisburg. Capital stock is 275000 dollars with 2750 shares at 100 dollars par. Stockholders are James Elgerson William W Harding James H Lambert Louisa A Patee and John F Burrow. All are Philadelphia except Burrow of Dalti e. Directors are Silvereon Harding and Grekoe.

Inquirer” Company the Times Harrisburg Philadelphia Inquirer Company James Elgerson William W. Harding James H. Lambert Louisa A. Patee John F. Burrow Philacre Ae Burrow Daltie Silvereon Harding Grekoe

The Cass Statue Unveiled in Statuary Hall

Washington February 18 The statue of Lewis Cass presented by Michigan for Statuary Hall was unveiled today with no formal exercises. The heroic figure rests on a granite pedestal and cost 10000 dollars. The sculpture depicts Cass in the Senate with a noted likeness to the original.

Cass Washington Lewis Cass United States Michigan Statuary Hall Capitol Pense Cass Making & Mg In United States Senate

Island inspection by statesmen and merchants on Delaware trip

A thorough Delaware island inspection aboard City Ice Boat No 3 drew Pennsylvania lawmakers city council finance and commerce members Jersey legislators and civic figures. They toured Smiths and Windmill Islands to argue for harbor work funding amid cheerless weather and clouded visibility.

Delaware Islands Pennsylvania Jersey Smith's Windmill Islands Continental Hotel Delaware Chestnut Street John EH. Reyburn O. C G. Allen Warren M. ©. Herringer Lehigh H. R. Brown Montgomery John H. Fow Richard Patterson Samuel Strine P. M. Lytle Huntingdon J. M. Baker Senator McAleer John W. Bain Horatio Connell C. Harry Fletcher Robert R. Dearden James W. Walk William PF. Stewart N. L. Jones City Harry Hall Mercer 8. M. Wherry Cumberland C. E. Hidenach Bucks Milton B. Loomis Bradford Charles A. Randall Forest James Fruit George W. Neff Fayette C. C. Thompson D.H. Roper M. B. Lemon Allegheny

Port Commerce Officials Tour Ice Boat Excursion

Representatives of the Port's Commerce on the Excursion meet the joint legislative committee at Chestnut street wharf. Aboard the ice boat the party inspected League Island Windmill Islands and Petty's Island, then returned after a four o'clock trip. Citizens urged funding for island purchases with Pennsylvania 200000 Philadelphia 100000 and New Jersey contributions.

Joint Legislative Committee Chestnut Street Wharf Board of Trade B. 8. Janney B. K. Stevenson Harvey Hinchman I’. L. Neal John Ferguson J. H. Catherwood Joel Cook A. ©. Ferguson Elias P. Smithore Wenman C. K. Smith C. E. Webster Alexander Rernstein John H. Graham Thomas Green Thomas Mammett Peter Monroe Edward Patton Thomas J. Freeman Georg W. Scherr Theodore M. Etting Houseman Williar M. Smith Common Council James R. Gates Select Council Joseph H. Paist League Island Petty’s Island Smith's Windmill Islands Pennsylvania Philadelphia New Jersey

To Kill a Game Society in New Jersey Legislature

Thousands of signatures from Camden Gloucester Salem Cumberland and Cape May farmers back Assemblyman Harris aimed at abolishing the West Jersey Game Protective Society. Farmers fault nonresident gunners using $5 certificates, crops trampled fences broken poultry killed. Over 1100 of 1400 members are said to be non residents and critics allege misused funds and mismanagement by a few leaders.

Camden Gloucester Salem Cumberland Cape May New Jersey Harris West Jersey Game Protective Society South Jersey West Jersey Society

Carpet Weavers Strike At Ayres Son Mill

Weavers at Ayres Son mill at Third and Cumberland streets went on strike over an alleged attempt by the firm to impose extra labor without higher wages. The workers faced color changes and a new pattern requiring eight loom stoppages for stripes. A committee met with the firm without success, and the weavers quit last Thursday.

Ayres & Son Third Cumberland Streets

Banquet to Consul Hall in Manchester reception

Major Edward J. Hall United States Consul was entertained at a banquet tonight by influential citizens in Manchester. Lord Egerton of Talton presided over the event with notable attendees from the local circle.

Consul Hall the Times N. Y. Herald Manchester Edward J. Hall United States Lord Egerton Talton

City News in Brief Inquest set for Showers case and more

The inquest into Fireman Showers death at Wyeth fire will be held Thursday. Fourteen year old William Shourds of 451 Liberty Camden burned by hot coffee. Funeral of F M Reid attended by Knights of Pythias members. Diamond stud worth 300 stolen from Rentz Santley boarding house room. Isaac Abrahams and Louis Weil injured when thrown from wagon at Sixth and Germantown. Caledonian Club held thirtieth annual concert and ball at Horticultural Hall. Gratz hears will case of Elie Middleton estate valued at 10000 with son Harry contesting undue influence. Tabernacle Baptist Church on Chestnut ends service today.

Showers Wyeth William Shourds Liberty Street Camden F. M. Reid William Penn Lodge Knights of Pythias Mr. Reid Ben Leavitt Rentz-Santley Company Chief Wood South Ninth Street Isaac Abrahams Louis Weil Germantown Avenue Sixth Street Caledonian Club Horticultural Hall Register of Wills Gratz Qperercay Elie Middieton Harry Middieton Tabernacle Baptist Church Chestnut Street Leteenth

British retaliation shells South Seas village via warship Opal

The Opal sails five weeks in the South Seas to punish tribes blamed for European murders at Apia. In Port Sandwich and Paama and Si locales natives flee as 60 men from Opal and Fabert land and burn villages. The chief offered reparations but was not accepted.

Sprotal the Times N.Y. Herald London Opal New Zealand South Seas Apia Port Sandwich Greenland Cecil Vernon Lee Walker Peatrost Island Fabert Paama

Escaped convict arrested at Broad Street Station

Detectives Miller and Tate with Easton officer Johnson seized George W. Ward alias J B Warner, an escaped convict, at Broad Street Station after recognizing him during a meal. Ward, previously convicted of burglary in Chatoogaville Ga in 1887, had escaped from work in Rising Fawn earlier that year with dynamite in hand. He will be held for a hearing and requisition.

Miller Tate Central Station Johnson Easton Broad Street George W. Ward J. B. Warner Chatoogaville Walker Tron and Coal Company Rising Fawn Wood George W. McDaniels Eastern Penitentiary West Philadelphia New York Easton Vidocq Smith H. F. Connor Iron and Coal Company Ward Alas Warner McDaniels Connor Rosaca

Evictions at Hawarden debated by Herbert Gladstone

Herbert Gladstone defends Hawarden estate evictions, arguing they were just and necessary to uphold the tenants’ cause. He rejects comparisons between English and Irish holdings, claiming Irish tenants possess a right to their holdings not found in England.

Hawarden London Herbert Gladstone England

Tim Healy Ejected From Court

William O'Brien was arraigned at Tralee on the last summons under the crimes act. In court, counsel called Colonel Turner a sneak. The magistrates demanded a retraction, Healy refused, and was forcibly ejected from the courtroom as the court adjourned.

Tim Healy Dustry William O’brien Tralee Healy O'Brien Colonel Turner Health Aioe

Hungarian Wedding Fight Ends With Stabbing in Portstown

At a Hungarian wedding in Portstown on February 18 a free fight broke out after the ceremony. John Kushman stabbed Michael Karshner in the face before escaping. police have not yet captured him.

the Times Portstown John Kushman Michael Karshner

Railroad Employes Banquet at 86 North Seventh Street

The No. 8 Club, made up of freight department employees of the Pennsylvania pens, held its second annual banquet last night at 86 North Seventh Street with decorated tables speeches and singing. The St George's Assembly held its nineteenth reception in St George's Hall at Thirteenth and Arch Streets with a large attendance and committees W F Hollis Oscar Beasley and R H Breeding. New Years February 18 the division of the spoils of the women's bicycle race was settled with each contestant taking 55 dollars.

No. 8 North Seventh Street Pennsylvania Pens St. George’s Mise Stanley Getain Ition Thebloyete Valual

Attempted shooting charge against George W. Moore held on bail

Magistrate Baim set $1,000 bail for George W. Moore of 1708 Beckett Street on an attempting to shoot his wife charge. The wife fled to a neighbor, Holland’s King Warse, after Moore accused her of weeny. The report notes a February 18 reference and an unclear line about the King’s relapse.

Baim George W. Moore Beckett Street Holland Warse

Moffett Arrests Stir Ward Seventeenth Faction Clash

In a Philadelphia ward race a warrant issued for Democratic candidate William Moffett and James Palmer ties to a factional dispute led by Moffett and rival John P. Devlin. The case centers on alleged vote trading, with Moffett denouncing the charge as a political dodge. Bail set at 300 each as hearings were waived.

William Moffett John P. Devlin Select Council Moffett James Palmer Thomas W. Barlow Citizens’ Municipal Association Lennon Matt Saulsbury Howard Street Devlin Fifth At Columbia Avenue

Lively Eighth Ward Democratic Meeting Over Larkin Issue

The Eighth Ward Democratic executive committee met at Seventeenth and Sansom streets with Morris Glackens in the chair. Motions to expel James F Larkin, Seventh division member and Republican ticket candidate, dominated the session as Larkin bolted the ticket and claimed support from Republicans. James A Durning was chosen to fill the vacancy amid concerns among local Black residents that Larkin’s candidacy could hurt William Warrick.

Eighth Ward Democratic Executive Committee Seventeenth and Sansom Streets Morris Glackens James F. Larkin Larkin Republian John M. Scott J. Lewis Good William Warrick Thomas H. Gallagher John Dougherty James A. Durning

Election Day Bristles With War in City Wards

Voters prepare as tickets move to ward chairmen and division officers for today’s election. Selections include twelve select council seats, seventy-two common council seats, school directors, constables, and division election officers. Fights expected in wards including First, Third, Tenth, Twelfth, Sixteenth, Seventeenth, Twenty-first and Thirtieth. Democratic committee in First ward condemns Republicans as mischief makers amid treachery accusations involving James Hislop and Hook supporters.

Select Common Council Democratic Hars James Hislop Hook

Bavarian King Otto Proved Hopelessly Insane

London February 18 dispatch reports King Otto of Bavaria is hopelessly insane after prior signs of improvement led to renewed hopes for recovery. The fatal shift ends any expectation of mental recovery.

Otto London Bavaria

Indications for To Day With Cold Temperatures

Weather note shows a fair day with much colder conditions and brisk north to westerly winds. Coastal high temperatures yesterday at 8 AM were 36 and the highest 40, with a low around 8 PM.

Lawmakers in session on omnibus territorial bill delays

Yesterday afternoon the conferrees on the omnibus territorial bil were in session two hours without coming to a conclusion. They separated to consider them over night and to meet again today. The Postmaster General has inted the following-named fourth class Masters Hurley Lagute xork N J G W Laucks the enemy Pa M Magesieneny Fairfield Pa Witherspabin Guilford Springs Pa Bids were orerespuned at the Treasury Depart ay for the transportation of Uni States moneys and securities. But two they roe received one from the Adama ny which is the present contract for i e service and ones er from e Un Expressmpany. The contract was not determined.

Hurley Lagute Xork N. J G. W. Laucks the Enemy M. Magesieneny Fairfield

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