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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1895
Page
1
A leading political question centers on who will fill the Supreme Court vacancy. Politicians debate nominees and the impact on the court's future decisions.
Eastern pundits weigh President Cleveland's likely pick to replace the late Justice Jackson. Names like Olney and Peckham circulate, with considerations of residence, Senate confirmation, and cabinet ties shaping the debate in Washington.
At midnight Urban Wis aged 33 shot his brother in law Charles A Pfeiffer 32 and sister in law Margaret Pfeiffer then shot himself The Pfeiffers may recover I will die It is thought the shooting grew from a slight Pfeiffer showed Ris toward Wis and worsened.
At Highland Park a drowning occurred when Chicago Lumber Co president T Green and his coachman S Sorenson, who had taken a Newfoundland for a lake bath, vanished after the boat overturned. Green tried to save Sorenson and both men perished. their bodies were recovered.
Overnight search at West Third Street site yielded the body of a missing man. The remains, badly disfigured, await identification as relatives mourned near the wreck. Debris removal expected to take several days with no chance of survivors. Elsewhere Epiasporo, Pa. opens fall term Sept 2 1895 for a teacher training school offering broad programs and moderate expenses.
Joseph Swan saloonkeeper was shot by his wife's sister Mary Scully in Paris Illinois. The bullet lodged behind his eye after a history of abuse toward his wife and sister-in-law. Scully, at Central Avenue station, said she killed him and expressed indifference to hanging, claiming hatred for the man.
An anecdotal ad extols a cat and a saying to praise Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It touts the remedy as anti bilious and anti dyspeptic, claims it cures coughs scrofula sores ulcers and weak lungs, and offers a 160 page book for stamps. Also promotes Pierce's Pellets for constipation piles headaches and indigestion.
Charles Burgess, charged with killing farmer Whitlock and wounding his wife, turned himself in at Auburn after days on the run. He recalls little of the crime, says hunger and thirst forced surrender, and was escorted to jail amid a tense crowd. He avan’t recollect the assault details and insists he had no prior murderous intent.
Corry August 8 four Union City men James Maloney John Maloney Edward Young and Edward Bitles were arrested on charges of a brutal crime against old Mrs Houlehan near Union City. The four masked men entered her home on April 15 tortured her for her money and left her for dead after stealing a small sum. Investigators say strong evidence ties the quartet and they will be arraigned for examination today.
A north bound suburban train derailed after hitting an open switch at 117th street. Passengers saw four men walking along the tracks, and one stabbed a companion in the jugular, who died without a word. The killer and another man escaped. a 17 year old boy who was with them was detained for questioning.
A tornado struck Rensselaer Indiana on August 12 lasting about 30 minutes and narrow about a mile wide. It caused over 20000 dollars in damage with fifty homes wrecked by fallen trees. A colored camp meeting was disrupted as the tent was lifted and people sheltered in rain and by trees and fence posts. Local trees were uprooted and hurled.
The Oil City Derrick notes Warren’s strong play, Barrett’s pitching and Wagner’s batting alongside Stenzel comparisons. It highlights Warren’s tenth straight win over strong clubs and praises the team’s hard ball, with remarks from the Pittsburg Post and Franklin News on players and salary debates.
New York August 12. A Havana bound steamer passenger says insurrection is spreading, Campos may fall, and Spaniards have suffered heavy losses from disease and battle. He notes 30,000 insurgents in the field and predicts ongoing guerrilla warfare. The Cuban desire for home rule clashes with fears of black majority control under any US protectorate.
New York Herald reports General Alfaroa's army defeated General Sarasti's forces on August 6 with about 300 killed or wounded among 3,000 engaged. Alfaroa's troops also repelled government soldiers toward Bobambu, while government losses numbered 25 killed and 200 wounded. Following defeat, government troops fled and raided homesteads.
Paul Nugent of New York Central station at State street crossing leaped to shield a crossing stranger when a woman stepped onto the tracks as two freight engines moved. He pushed her clear but fell beneath the advancing cars and died, about 60 and survived by a widow and three children.
In San Antonio Texas Aug S there are 125 small pox cases among negro refugee colonists held at Eagle Pass. From June to ten deaths a day occur among the sufferers. Health officers employ every precaution to halt spread.
London August 12 The fourteenth parliament of Queen Victoria opened with ceremonies and seat contests. Early arrivals included Mr Hatch at 4 am and Mr Ashcroft at 6:30 am. By 9:30 am government benches saw seats reserved with hats, while the opposition held only six seats.
Democratic representatives from Pennsylvania will assemble in Williamsport on September 11, 1895 to nominate candidates for state treasurer and superior court judges. Delegates are allocated by vote totals, with at least one delegate per district, and the convention will conduct other business per established rules. R. Wrioor chaired. Marr Savage served as secretary.
In Philadelphia on August 12 a folding paper box factory operated by Brown & Bailey burned from the basement flames driving out about 100 workers, mostly women. The blaze spread to W J Buck Sons & Co, a gas and electrical supplier, causing the walls to collapse and leaving six firefighters injured. Dwellings on Callowhill and Franklin streets suffered extensive fire and water damage, forcing 25 families to flee with most becoming homeless. total loss estimated at 259,000.
Americans in SnaNcHal cable President Cleveland protesting Minister Denby suggestion that the British consul represent the United States on the Kucheng inquiry into Christian outrages. They urge reform to include an American official of rank and to exclude implicated Chinese officials, and to escort the commission to Kucheng with marine protection.
Excursion rates and dates for August on the D A V lines from Warren. Round trip tickets to Younssville valid to Aug 24 for Free Methodist camp meeting with dock return. Niagara round trip five days, $2. Special train leaves Warren at 4 m Aug 11 for round trip to Irvineten valid to Aug 16. Round trip to Jamestown for wood gathering day only, Buffalo Hill wild show nearby. Gino LL DANIGLS GP A
A patent remedy called Rheumatism Cure is advertised as a day system cure for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming relief in one to three days. It is sold by H. W. Richfield in Warren, Pennsylvania for 75 cents. The notice also mentions new sidewalks being laid, including a new walk around the Market and Second streets corner.
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