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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1895
Page
1
Boston police arrested Henry J. Reardon of East Boston on the charge of procuring an operation on 15 year old Lillian Ray, who died at a city hospital. The girl reportedly confessed that Reardon, a 29 year old newlywed, paid two surgeons $25 for the procedure on the bridal tour.
In New York August 13, the West Broadway ruins search nears end with the fourteenth body recovered. Fifteen dead total, one died in hospital. One worker remains missing. the morning body was Peter Morero, an Italian laborer. The middle column sank seven feet, blamed for the collapse. Coroner Fitzpatrick to inspect ruins at 2 p.m.
August Schlissler, 60, grape grower, beat his wife fracturing her skull during a quarrel. After leaving the house with the injured woman alone, he hanged himself in a nearby woods days later. Their grandchild, five, witnessed nothing beyond the aftermath. The wife’s condition remained doubtful.
A. W. Ralston and Geo. E. Shanks were arrested in Chicago and Grand Island Neb for trying to swindle the Union Pacific. Shanks claimed to have 100 tons of steel rails bought from receivers and loaded eight cars for shipment to Burlington tracks before a watchman halted the operation.
Aug 15 reports indicate more workmen died in yesterday's stampede on the landing stage at the German dockyards. Divers recovered fourteen bodies and continue search as the rush onto the gangway caused the fatal accident during midday return from torpedo caterer work.
Firemen battled a fierce blaze that destroyed the lumber and planing mills of J. K. Ward on the canal bank at St. Cone Gonde in Montreal. Piles of lumber were saved, but substantial losses were estimated at 50,000 dollars and insured.
In Louisville, Robert Brock shot and killed his brother in law Lewis Payne near Payne's depot after a knife dispute. Brock surrendered to authorities. In Woodford County, Sam Burk shot his young brother Frank, mortally wounding him during a family quarrel over their mother’s burial. Morgan Burk threatened to kill Sam as he fled toward Lexington.
A musical program featuring Handel's Messiah with Lincoln soloists and Roger's orchestra drew a packed amphitheatre. Notable performers included Miss Carlotta Nicolai, Mr. Harry Fellows, Mr. Bushnell, and conductors Dr. Palmer and Chancellor Vincent. The article notes a busy week with baseball, tea at Higgins hall, and ongoing arts classes and crafts.
Gill, a private stationed at the Columbus arsenal, received four years with hard labor for assaulting Lieut. Berkheimer during an attempted guard-house detainment. He claimed confinement in a hot, iron-walled cell with shackles and pleaded to avoid returning to that cell after resisting arrest.
George Robie aged 24 a member of Crowell Robie Co wool brokers Boston and an enthusiastic theosophist committed suicide by leaping into a lake yesterday He declared he wished to see for himself if there was a beyond He was in Chicago Illinois on August 15 as part of a visit and died by his own action in the lake
KreL Aug 14 report nine workmen fell from a landing stage into the harbor and drowned before aid arrived. The cause of the fall remains undetermined. Also dated Aug 14 Troy N Y reports a large boiler explosion at Fort Wayne Paper Co Castleton injuring a watchman fatally and scalding a fireman who died later.
In Harrisburg on August 15 the struggle between Quay and the administration over the state chairmanship intensifies with both sides claiming victories. Quay leads in several counties. Gilkenson receives regional support. A special meeting of the state committee is sought to finalize the roll, and Quay appears likely to prevail.
In New Castle Pennsylvania on August 14 Warren loses a hot scrappy away game due to errors and inability to bunch hits. Umpire Keefe misses grounds and protests arise over Brotherhood ball used by New Castle against manager Russell. I C League by laws may require replay or dismissal. Complete score follows.
Aug 15 in ToLEvo Ohio two tramps robbed farmer William Garrett near his home. Garrett shot and killed one of the assailants, believed to be Blakeley Shaw of Reading Pennsylvania. The other suspect fled and authorities investigated the confrontation.
The body of Alfred Frederick Walker of Guelph Ont was found at the Detroit River mouth with a bullet hole. A.F. Walker had been in Cincinnati, Windsor races, and last heard from via letters and telegrams from relatives. Friends suspect death by self-inflicted wound given his recent struggles.
The North German Gazette laments that US sympathy for Cuban rebels does not guarantee gains for Americans. It predicts Cuba may become a small independent state akin to San Domingo as Spain and Madrid note New York is a magnet for adventurers viewing the Cuban rebellion as a business with high profits.
A writer challenges root beer as a temperance drink, citing yeast fermentation producing alcohol. Tests show increasing alcohol content over days, with figures from 2 to 7 percent, and warns that selling root beer in prohibition states could incur penalties. It condemns temperance papers promoting root beer and urges caution in advertising.
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