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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1895
Page
1
Plucky Venezuela defies Britain amid bids to resist encroachments as Our Southern Neighbor aligns with Spanish speaking nations in regional disputes. The ruling centers on legal precedents surrounding dueling decorum and aristocratic rights influencing international stance.
Reports detail a rumored half million Democratic fund scandal in City elections with accusations against key party figures. Venezuela threatens force if Britain rejects arbitration, fearing national dishonor over Orinoco claims. Formosa troops in Hong Kong dispatch claim eighty thousand Chinese soldiers, amid preparations near Swatow and Canton as tensions with Japan rise.
Boston April 5 The house afternoon session opened with a shock as Representative Moriarty of Worcester denounced a Boston newspaper claim that he was intoxicated during Monday’s session as false He accused the article s author a newspaper man of blackmail and sought revenge for assistance to a friend who is a stenographer Representative Gallivan of Boston replied with a strong attack on Moriarty s character.
London April 5 jury verdicts not guilty for the Marquis in the Wilde Queensbury case and his discharge follows. Wilde faces possible arrest on the charges after the verdict.
Washington April 5 authority granted to organize the Broad Street National Bank of Philadelphia. The Enterprise National Bank of Allegheny Pa has been authorized to begin business with a capital of 200000 dollars.
The United States orders its European squadron to move quickly toward Beyvoot Syria after a Constantinople report by Minister Terrell noting missionaries face alarm amid Turkish unrest. He suggests sending warships to coastal towns to bolster moral impression and Smyrna as a rendezvous for the Mediterranean squadron.
The long running strike involving 300 to 400 workers at Oil City Boiler Works ended yesterday afternoon. Workers returned to the plant this morning as differences with management were satisfactorily settled though terms remain undisclosed. Grand Master Machinist James O'Connell of Buffalo played a key role in the settlement.
In Philadelphia on April 5 the sugar trust circulated a notice to local brokers urging them to stop handling foreign sugar. German granulated and Scotch soft white sugar arrive at lower prices, with Scotch used by bakers. Broker William Gillespie says he will ignore the order and pay no heed to the circular.
Pittsburg April 6 The Trailroad Coal Operators Association will meet in the city on Monday An effort aims to arrange a conference between operators and miners across Indiana Ohio Illinois and Pennsylvania Ohio and Illinois cooperation secured but local operators are hesitant Monday meeting may persuade them to join the plan
The Spanish government promptly conceded the US request that two American citizens, August Bolton and Gustave Meichlieu, imprisoned at Santiago de Cuba, be allowed to establish their innocence before a civil tribunal. They were seized in a small boat near Santiago, brought to town, and jailed.
Curacao April 6 Governor Altgeld hints at a Democratic party pledge for free silver at the June 5 state convention. He asserts that about four fifths of Illinois Democrats and Republicans favor free silver as of today.
The Times reports that at the invitation of Bertram Wodehouse Currie a group of mono metallists bankers and merchants formed a committee to uphold the gold standard in London on April 6.
Alfred Taylor, Wilde's procurer, was arrested this morning in London while Wilde faces the same charge. Lord Alfred Russell's valet testified in court today, offering sensational evidence that could convict Wilde if true.
A passenger train on the B. and O. jumped a fifty foot high trestle near Bellaire this morning. Four people were killed and seven injured in the accident.
An explosion this morning at a New Orleans grocery killed fifteen people. Details are not yet available.
Editorial note complains Liberty street north of Third in front of the post office is a nuisance with ashes waste paper mud and smoky fires. Calls on the Warren borough council board of health street commissioner library trustees library theatre postmaster and janitor to address the condition and its impact on town image. Includes anecdotes about parenting discipline and remarks on bloomers and women riders criticizing social norms. Concludes with a warning that the nuisance should be abated and a skeptical remark about readers’ opinions.
Warren Pennsylvania April 1 1895 bakers report of a guarantee paper for Hood Gale Co veneering a hub factory with 14500 subscribed in 1892 unpaid portions about 3000 to be paid pro rata within six months subject to works rebuilt. Listed subscribers include East Warren Real Estate by L T Borchers J Hazeltine Cornplanter Refining BW Rogers RH & DL Lewis Trushell Shaw F C Truster W M Robertson D W Ames & Son J M Inderlied and others.
A citizen complains that Pleasant Bridge Company cut regular load rates by six cents but keeps higher charges for regular patrons including those with family passage, despite prior reductions and extra yearly fees. He seeks fairness and notes settlement day charged old rates.
Deed dated April 3 1895 from Thos J Thurber and wife to Wm Bayliss et al for South West two with consideration 1. Deed dated March 30 1895 from Wm J Russell and wife to John T Russell for Freehold two with consideration 1000. Deed dated January 9 1895 from John Bull and wife to Geo A Yates for Freehold two with consideration 2800.
The Supreme Court declared the income tax unconstitutional for incomes from rents and from state county or municipal bonds, creating a split decision that unsettles tax details and chases lawsuits. Treasury officials worry over revenue shifts but expect no new Congress session. cash reserves remain ample as sugar tax receipts loom.
In Wicher, Kas, Walter Scott shot his wife on the Lincoln Street Christian church steps as services ended, then killed himself with a second bullet. The couple married two years ago, had been separated for about a year, and both were well connected.
Fredericksburg Va April 6 Judge Ashton grants Chas A Morgan the Aquia Creek train robber a further fifteen day suspension of sentence to allow his counsel to perfect the appeal they intend to file.
New York April 6 Mayor Strong aims to replace Commissioners Murray and Kerwin both Platt Republicans with anti Platt Republicans amid strained relations with the police board.
The first glass for the great telescope lens has been removed from the annealing oven at Butler but is useless being in several pieces and lacking one inch of thickness. Manager Tilton and Dr. Pete expected errors in casting before cooling. A second cast yesterday was unsatisfactory at the start but the preacher in charge remains confident American skill will succeed where many experts doubt possible outside of France.
Kana ras Supreme Court on Saturday affirmed Cowley county district court rulings convicting Anderson Gray of first degree murder via hypnotic power over the actual slayer. Thomas Trutton was shot near his Summer county home on May 5, 184. McDonald admitted the killing but claimed hypnotic coercion by Gray. he was acquitted while Gray was convicted despite not being present at the scene.
In Humtown near Pirrston Pa Mrs George Windish about 50 was found dead today in a second story clothes closet. Wounds to the head and a fractured skull were noted and a bloody chisel lay nearby. Several bloodstained clothing pieces belonging to her husband were on the room floor and he is missing. Suspicion concentrates on the husband.
A reliable authority states Japan seeks peace with Corea independence, cession of Southern Manchuria including Port Arthur, Formosa, opening of Chinese ports and rivers to commerce, a 400,000,000 yen indemnity, and occupation of strategic points until payment.
Franklin April 8 tramps and vagrants face new enforcement under an old ordinance revived by city authorities. Those sentenced by police may be put to work on streets, reversing past nonenforcement due to rising nuisance.
Shimonoseki dispatch reports Li Hung Chang the Chinese peace envoy has fully healed from a facial wound suffered when shot on March 24 by a patriot fanatic. Bandages were removed yesterday.
Harrisburg April 6 Senator Andrews Crawford county fence bill was negatived by the house rails road committee but yesterday placed on the calendar through Representative Compton efforts.
In Shimonoseki on April 8 an official declaration names Liu Chiang Fung as the Chinese peace plenipotentiary to assist Li Hung Chang. Japan has formally accepted him as an envoy.
In Wavava on April 6 the rebels suffered another defeat in Santiago Province. Four rebels were killed and one was captured.
A Times dispatch from Calcutta reports sixteen miners killed by an explosion at the Kolar gold mines in Bangalore. The accident adds to mining dangers in the Indian region as authorities investigate causes and safety lapses.
GLascLow April 8 William Henderson founder of the Anchor Line of steamships died this morning Delaware governor Marvel’s death momentarily expected at Laurel April 8LAUREL Del. April 8 Governor Marvel’s death is momentarily expected
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