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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1895
Page
1
A local columnist muses on the town of Warren origins and daily costs. He recalls a high lunch price, streetcar chatter, and the need for a paid fire department. The piece weaves humor about superstition, editors, and town life with notes on hospital costs and civic issues.
Colis P Huntington, president of the Southern Pacific railroad, was arrested in New York on April 22, charged with distributing free passes in violation of the interstate commerce law.
Adams Massachusetts April 19 Linwood mall strikers resume work after three weeks out. They win their demand to return to the previous wage schedule and restore the old pay terms.
Three men were killed and several others injured in an early morning accident at the Chicago ship yards. Curiaco reports the incident occurred today with authorities investigating the cause and extent of the injuries.
Charles Knox, the famed hatter known as Knox the Hatter, died this morning in New York. He was a notable figure in the trade and a familiar name to customers nationwide. The obituary notes his long career and influence in millinery.
The report states a scheduled contest between Corbett and Fitz is now considered certain with both sides expected to field candidates. Officials caution against assumed votes and stress formal nominations will determine participation.
In London the inaugural inner of the American Society in London was held at Cafe Real with Hon Thomas Bayard presiding. About 150 prominent Americans attended including members of the Paris American colony. The dining hall featured American flags and a mosaic Washington portrait above the table.
United States Commissioner Miller awards to Collector Herring a decision on income tax affecting coal operators in the Scranton district. The ruling declares coal profits taxable, covering about 100 individual operators and large corporations. The decision could boost district receipts by roughly 75 000 dollars.
A convention of miners delegates from districts across central Pennsylvania adopted resolutions demanding restoration of pre reduction prices for all classes of work. They urged operators to answer by April 26 and called a convention at Houtzdale on May 2 to hear the response.
Lafayette Ind April 20 Yesterday in the superior court Judge Jeverett held that in the suit of Mrs Helen Gougar who sought to recover damages from the election board for refusing to allow her to vote at last November election that under the national and state constitutions women are excluded from suffrage and decided against Mrs Gougar
A Times dispatch from London dated April 20 reports American missionaries are leaving Canton for Khalzium, about 300 miles to the north, with no danger feared. In Canton last week Chinese residents insulted foreigners.
Dr Dickinson, eminent surgeon, died in Pittberg on April 20. Local authorities and medical community mourn the loss of the longtime hospital leader whose contributions shaped regional care.
At Harrisburg the board of pardons weighed Fred McDonnell's case after arguments by C C Allen and Philip Willet on commutation. The House set May 23 for final adjournment. Senate may fix June 20. Oleo margarine repeal bill faced second reading defeat amid floor confusion. In Savannah, Dr. W L Bullard was expelled from the Georgia Medical Association for advertising. president Westmoreland alleged illegitimate births are common in the state.
In the Olio Field near St Marss Ohio April 18 oil producers pour in from all directions to the St Marys reservoir area. Hundreds of leases are signed with values running into thousands. One holder refusing 104000 to divide territory amid oil receipts of 2760 in the last item. Crude prices around midsent in presort and refined near 1.60. In Cincinnati Ohio April 19 former congressman Geo W Carlisle died at 49 in Independence Kentucky after months with stomach cancer.
Mrs Farnell mother of the late Charles Stewart Parnell was found unconscious and bleeding at Iwonsides this morning. Her condition is critical. Authorities suspect assault and robbery but have no clue to the perpetrators.
A Kingston Jamaica dispatch reports a Spanish warship chased a small British warship named Ethelred into Fort Anthony yesterday. Captain Hopkins, master of the fruiter, refused to discuss the incident.
George AL Shilling, the one armed Pittsburg athlete, reached Harrisburg from Altoona at 1 o clock yesterday afternoon after covering 132 miles in thirty hours while trying to set an amateur pedestrian record between Pittsburg and New York.
April 20 report from Indianapolis notes manager Brady says Fitzsimmons will put up $120 on Monday. The boxing news cites Corbett urged to take care as Fitzsimmons backs down from no risk. In Brook, a trolley collision claims cyclist Evans, raising the city’s trolley death toll to date.
BlapRip April 19 reports Tat on a Philippine island razed by fire destroying about two thousand houses. Philadelphia fire on April 19 damaged thirteen buildings including the Wilson Cracker Co. factory and the Dreydopple Soap plant.
A major fire broke out this morning in a Pittsburgh suburb. Millionaire R A Huntington’s arrest is noted amid a charged legal climate. In New York a Bellevue Hospital murder echoes the Whitechapel killings with a mutilated female victim named Alice Welsh, linked to Bleesker and Thompson streets. a suspect is in custody, an arrest pending.
ChatELand April 22. An Elks officer says friction within the grand lodge is to be amicably settled with differences adjusted. After Chicago resolutions, over two hundred of about three hundred lodges endorsed action and will send representatives to Buffalo May 20 for a special meeting called by Grand Sire William Frieday of Brooklyn. The sentiment is to meet as brothers with no personal ambition intruding, forecasting a stronger future for the organization.
In Boston on April 22 ex champion John L Sullivan aided a burning cook, wrapping her with a mat and extinguishing flames. Mrs Margaret Donnelly suffered severe burns but is expected to recover. Sullivan sustained burns on his hands and needed a doctor.
Gold miners from the West head to the Piedmont region as a pure eight pound five ounce nugget found in Stanley County sparks a mining boom. About four hundred Western prospectors are anticipated in sixty days after Western buyers purchase the McAnnetty mine. Inventor Edison buys a Charlotte area mine expecting to develop a treatment process for North Carolina ores.
In Paris on April 22 The Tempo cites a statement that Britain and Newfoundland have an agreement on the French shore question. It insists the matter must be settled to France’s approval before Newfoundland joins the Dominion of Canada.
A large blaze at the school of arts and industries in Chalons sur Marne destroyed exhibition models and machines prepared for 1900. Losses exceed 1,000,000 francs. The fire, reported from Paris, caused extensive damage to the facility and its contents.
The Masonic Temple in Warren is nearing completion after major alterations. A rear division was removed to extend the banquet hall toward a hundred feet, new carpeting and decorations unfold under N. K. Wendelaboe with terracotta tones and a gilt frieze. The frescoed ceiling and ready dancing floor promise a brilliant Commandery ball. The exchange pulpits with Rev H C Ross and Rev Smith are noted, and a Warren Presbyterian church is planned at an estimated cost of 40000 dollars amid oil-price influence.
Five Black individuals, three men and two women, were found hanged from trees three miles from Greenville, after being suspected in a crime against Watt S. Murphy. A Black suspect confessed, naming two men and two women, and authorities took them into custody amid reports of force used to seize the accused.
Ex consul John L. Waller once at Tamatave Madagascar arrives aboard the Djemmah and is taken into custody in Marseilles after a French conviction for aiding the Hovas in the war. He is jailed following arrival.
In Duquesne borough on April 22 a major blaze destroyed nearly the entire business section. The estimated loss runs around 150 dollars in value and damage.
London reporters note the grand jury returned a true bill against Wilde. The trial is scheduled for next Friday.
The Democratic State Central Committee will meet in Harrisburg on April 7, 1895, at 12 oclock to elect a chairman for the coming year, fix the time and place for the State Convention, and conduct other business as proper per party rules. Chairman James A. Stranabany announces the gathering and agenda.
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