Big Haul Stolen From New Jersey Bank
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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1895
Page
1
Bank Robbery Report From Nfield New Jersey
A bank was robbed in Nfield New Jersey with initial estimates suggesting the loss nears twenty thousand dollars. Police and investigators were on the scene as details began to emerge about the daring heist and the suspect’s getaway.
Oil Field Developments Reported In Southwest Fields
Oil field notes from PrrrsBptrG dated April 23 indicate new discoveries in the southwest fields will not significantly raise next month’s production. In fresh developments clusters dominate and many new wells in old fields prove tight, with exceptions north of Mannington and in Doddridge county’s Big Injun territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prrrsbptrg
Mannington
Doddridge County
Retirement of Major General Alexander McDowell McCook
Secretary Lamont issues order retiring Major General Alexander McDowell McCook after reviewing his career since his 1852 appointment as a lieutenant. He is noted as the last survivor of a gallant military family with four sons killed in action and a father who served the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lamont
Alexander McDowell McCook
Oil Excitement at St Marys as Well Produces 200 BPD
St Marys Ohio April 23 oil well just in as St Marys reservoir starts off at 200 barrels per day. The excitement is greatly intensified by this news. The danger of a scarcity of oil well supplies is agitating the oil operators and leasing is made with difficulty on account of the limited time of contracts and the impossibility of obtaining supplies sufficient to fill the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s, O
St. Mary's Reservoir
Snow Wins Mayoral Race Amid Cross-Party Voting
April 22 report: in a special election Chas. L. Snow, Democrat, defeated incumbent Mayor Beal, Republican, by 42 votes. Many voters crossed party lines with Republicans backing Snow and Democrats supporting Beal, as party loyalty was blurred in the contest.
China is Borrowing
The Cologne Gazette reports a 30,000,000 mark China loan at six percent arranged by the Viceroy of Neakin with a German bankers syndicate. China also opens talks for an indemnity loan of £25,000 with British German and French bankers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berta
Cologne
Neakin
To Continue the Strike at 69-Cent Rate
At yesterday's miners convention session, delegates voted to keep the strike at 69 cents after coal operators refused to appoint a wage talks committee. Operators claimed they cannot and pay more than 60 cents, and will resume work once they hire new workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ProrepuRe
Poetic Tribute to John Logan of Sterlingshire
A mourning poem commemorates John Logan born Feb 8 1847 Sterlingshire Scotland who died March 30 1895 in Wilkcox PA. It portrays his peaceful death and family sorrow, reflecting faith in God and the afterlife while noting his infant son and loved ones left behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Logan
Sterlingshire
Scotland
Tvilkcox
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
Dramatic claim of a mystic remedy that supposedly cures rheumatism and neuralgia in one to three days. It promises immediate relief by removing the cause with the first dose offering notable benefit. Available for 75 cents from H. N. Richfield, druggist, Warren, Pa. 16 ly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Richfield
Warren
Judge Wetmore A Pioneer of Warren County Life and Law
Hon L D Wetmore born 1818 in Pine Grove rose from Warren schools to Union College class of 1841, practiced law, taught, led Wetmore Noyez Hinckley firm, presided as president judge of the Sixth Judicial District 1870 1880, headed First National Bank, lumber pioneer, and earned a reputation for justice tempered with mercy and Catholicity of view, a notable Warren County citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Wetmore
Judge Wetmore
Warren County
Pine Grove
Connecticut
Hartford
Warren
Union College
Smethport
Wetmore, Noyez & Hinckley
Wetmore
Erie
Warren and
Elk
First National Bank
Wages Restored at Elm Grove Mine in Wheeling
W I Chambers, Elm Grove coal operator, restored mine wages to 60 cents after a brief strike. Workers returned at the former rate pending Pennsylvania district rate settlement, which will apply here once decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
W. i. Chambers
Elm Grove
Pennsylvania
Big Electric Plant Planned for Lake Erie Area
In Cleveland on April 24 a two day conference by General Electric officials concluded with plans for a vast electric plant on Lake Erie. The site may be in Cleveland or Buffalo and the facility could employ between four thousand and six thousand workers when finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
General Electric Co
General Electric Company
Lake Erie
Buffalo
Wang opera brings Siamese splendor to Library Theatre
Wang with its case name Wang rises as a major success greeting Wang as a familiar figure. The Library Theatre hosts a one night only show on Saturday April 26 bringing a carload of scenery drops and props. One hundred fifty chorus costumes illustrate the opulent staging and Truss Co promises faithful execution as sole owners and directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wang
Library
D. W. Truss, Co
Close Shave In Warren County Wagon Runaway
A countryman named Copeland narrowly escaped injury Tuesday afternoon when a liquor influenced driver started a team on East Central avenue. Copeland grabbed the wagon box as the horses ran west, hanging on with feet near the pavement. Dell Heron leaped in front of the runaway and halted them at Castle & Co's wagon works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland
Warren County
East Central Avenue
Central Avenue
Castle & Co
Dell Heron
Titusville Herald
Year of it Would be Different in Herald Auction
The first Eric Ellis charity edition of the Herald sold at auction for 825. The Dispatch laments Soree retiring from the scene of triumph as witness. Staff bid farewell in a newspaper office envisioning pages of copy not posted, the paste pot scent, and the scissors edge, then drifted into the cold, unfeeling world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Ellis
The
Herald
Soree
Anniversary Meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union
The twenty first anniversary of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union is set for Sunday May 19 1895 with exercises at the Baptist church Warren on Saturday afternoon May 18 1895. White ribbon women are urged to attend and a program will be announced later. A union meeting of Warren churches will be held May 9 with gospel temperance address by Volney B Cushing of Maine. Exton H. Lacy, President. Buchanan Gets a Respite. Governor Morton grants a one week respite to Dr. Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Baptist
Warren
Friends of Temperance
Churches of
Volney B Cushing
Maine
Exton H. Lacy
China seas policy urged toward joint Britain America action
April 25 Sir Henry Harworth M. P., an eastern affairs expert, writes to the Times urging Britain to consult with America on a common policy in the Chinese seas. He argues that Britain and America have no political rivalry and their cooperation could yield mutual benefits amid other tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Hen) Haworth
M. P
the Times
Great Britain
America
Spain Will Accede to Demands on Fair Alliance
Washington April 25 Secretary Chesham received a dispatch from Aly Hannis Taylor United States minister at Madrid assuring that Spain would accede to the demands of the United States in the Alliance af fair and that Captain Venadito would be put on trial for firing at an American vessel outside the zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chesham
Aly. Hannis Taylor
United States
Madrid
Spain
Venadito
Nitro Glycerine Explosion Near Lia Ohio
Five tons of nitro glycerine at the Ohio and Indiana Torpedo Company plant five miles west of Lia exploded yesterday. The blast shattered over a thousand panes of glass, including large windows in business blocks, as workers had just left the building. The shock was felt for twenty miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lia, O
Ohio and Indiana Torpedo Company
Here
Booth to Become Naturalized In Two Weeks
General Ballington Booth of the Salvation Army renounces Queen Victoria and will become an American citizen within two weeks. He has filed formal papers in Jersey City. first papers were issued in New York in 1889. Additionally, Standard Oil reports paid-in capital of 7 million, debts under 3 million, assets at 10 million, with directors including John D. Rockefeller and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ballington Booth
Salvation Army
Queen Victoria
Jersey City
General Booth
Standard Oil Company
John D. Archbold
W. E H. Tilford
A. M. McGregor
Paul Babcock, Jr
Foreign Powers Protest Over China Japan Peace Terms
A Tokyo dispatch states Russian German and French envoys formally protested to Japan's foreign ministry against incorporating any part of the Chinese mainland into the Japanese empire under the treaty of peace between China and Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Tokio
Russia
Germany
France
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
China
Japan
Russia Intervenes Over Peace Treaty Conditions
PETERSBURG April 23 The government sent a note to Japan stating that Russia cannot permit certain conditions of the peace treaty between Japan and China to be carried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Sp. Petersburg
Japan
China
Annexation Resolution Passes in Albany Meeting
Mr. O Grady presented a petition to Congress in Albany on April 29 urging the annexation of Canada to the United States. The accompanying resolution was adopted signaling legislative support for the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Albany
O’grady
House
Congress
United States
Ready With Troops at Corinto Over British Indemnity
Lonxnay April 25. Admiral Stevenson commanding warships at Corinto telegraphs readiness to land four hundred blue jackets at daybreak if the British indemnity is not paid by midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonxnay
Stevenson
Corinto
Admiralty
Mrs. Parnell Worse
Mrs Parnell was reported much worse this morning and thought to be dying in BoroDEXTOWN N T April 26 Cuba Quieting Down New York April 25 Senor De lome a new Spanish minister arrived this morning stating Cuba is quieting down rapidly To be Discharged New York April 25 Every employed of the Shoe and Leather National bank will be discharged and a new force hired
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Shoe and Leather Bank
Parnell
Borodextown
N.T
Cuba
New York
Senor Delome
Shoe and Leather National Bank
Temperance Talk at Kinzua Sees New Signups to Union
About one hundred people gathered at the Baptist church in Kinzua for a temperance lecture by Rev. C. B. Smith of Warren on The Star of Hope. Questions of commitment arose as seventeen new names joined the WCTU, reflecting audience support and urging Christians to witness against temperance foes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinzua
Baptist Church
Hunt
C. B. Smith
Warren
Star of Hope
Ear of Salvation
Bank Draft Swindle Reaches Warren and Lock Haven
A New York wholesale liquor agent convinced Walter Cowan of the Windsor to cash a 40 draft that turned out worthless. The same man cashed a 100 draft at a Warren bank with Percy King presenting him. He was nabbed in Lock Haven, then held for Oil City, with fresh orders from New York and Binghamton for similar charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Warren
New York City
Walter Cowan
Windsor
British Warships Arrive to Enforce Ultimatum at Corinto
Managua April 23 British warships have reached Corinto to back the ultimatum in the Nicaraguan affair. President Helayo cabled the British secretary urging restraint until concessions can be discussed. No United States warships are present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Nicaragua
Corinto
Helayo
United States
Real Estate Transfers in Various Townships
Deed dated August 14 1894 from Bessie and William Norman to J A Anderson for 600 dollars in Sheffield township. Deed dated April 8 1893 from Timothy Way estate by heirs to J W Way for 1466 66 in Pine Grove township. Deed dated April 5 1895 from East Warren Leal Estate company to Jessie Falkman for 425 in Grade two. Deed dated April 22 1895 from John Mason and wife to Anna Tanson for 1800 in Warren borough. Deed dated February 16 1899 from Joseph Quinn to John D Ley for 600 in Southwest two. Deed dated April 20 1695 from Peter Nygren and wife to C A Nygren for 600 in Pittsfield two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie
William Norman
J. A. Anderson
Sheffield Township
Timothy Way
J. W. Way
Pine Grove Township
East Warren Leal Estate Company
Jessie Falkman
John Mason
Anna Tanson
Warren Borough
Joseph Quinn
John D. Ley
South West
Postoffice Robbed in Wack New York
The post office at Wack, New York was robbed last night, with $1,500 in stamps and money taken. Police investigation underway as officials search for suspects and secure the remaining premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wack, N. Y
Carpet Mills Closer Hits 2000 Workers in Philadelphia
Philadelphia April 25 carpet and plush mills of James Dob son at Falls of Schuylkill have closed indefinitely leaving about 2000 employees without jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
James Dobson
Falls of Schuylkill
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New Case
New Castle
Tailors’ Progressive Union
Wilkes-Barre
Moreriskie
Stanislans Steepeck
Pittstown Junction
Nfield
N. J
Vbery
McCook
St. Mary’s
L. D. Wetmori
W. A. Greaves
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Dr. Buchanan
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