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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1889
Page
5
A violent storm struck Pittsburgh and surrounding areas causing extensive destruction. Wrecked buildings including the New Iron City Networks and Fort Pitt foundry with several fatalities and many injured. Firefighters and rescuers worked amid collapsing walls at Weldin's building as missing and dead were tallied and hospitals overwhelmed with casualties.
A powerful cyclone struck Carlisle Pa yesterday around 3 30 PM causing extensive damage. The Industrial Training School roof was blown off armory and Bretts stables damaged. Widespread destruction followed with barns stables houses and fences toppled and losses estimated at 30000 with several people injured or fatally hurt.
Washington reports show the senate pushing a tariff bill with debate over cotton thread duties and a heated clash on free trade and protection. The house mainly filibustered rule changes while bills on the Nicaraguan canal and Siouz Reservation moved slowly. A secret session in the senate discussed Panama canal issues and foreign interference. Debates continued January 9 and 10 with coal duties and the Oklahoma bill dominating activity.
Thomas Dale a 26 year old resident of Langford towns in Collins township shot himself in the breast after a spree and financial worries. He killed his dog and left a makeshift setup with a pending debt note signed with neighbor Walkenblott. Fire from the shotgun scorched his clothing and floor as onlookers found him. he had been drinking heavily.
A London dispatch notes increased police protection for Mr. Balfour amid fears the Invincibles may murder him. The week reports the death of Fidelity bank officer Benjamin Hopkins, a French chamber election victory for Boulangists, and John L. Sullivan's Toronto visit for a July 8 diamond championship bout near New Orleans. It catalogues federal and financial notes, Arctic and Alaska issues, and various court and crime items with terse items on public offices, Whistler Stoll clash, and other era events.
New York money markets closed at 2 percent with a wide spread between high and low. Exchange rates, government and railroad bond prices, and produce items such as flour, wheat, corn, rye, oats, pork, lard, butter, cheese, eggs show varied activity with daily shifts. notes include specific price ranges for No 1 red wheat, No 2 corn, and Butter and Eggs markets.
A reader asks which feels nicer as a gift between woolen and Merino underwear. The note also mentions lace curtains in various patterns to brighten a home.
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