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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1895
Page
1
At Louisville a Democratic state convention approved the 1893 platform and praised Cleveland and Carlisle amid celebration. The majority report backed the party line, while a minority urged a single gold standard. The vote on credentials passed 448 to 425, sparking riotous celebration among delegates.
The Sacramento Record Union announces discontinuing the Chicago Associated Press service and switching to United Press reports via New Overland and Pacific Coast Telegraph. The paper thanks Pacific AP members for their congratulations and predicts unity among publishers for coast-wide benefits.
In Anderson Indiana on June 25 Larson Barger and Daniel Duffy, glass blowers, harassed Miss Wilcum's daughters. The girls' father fired from a window, wounding Barger and Duffy with a shotgun. The blast also injured Niewa who witnessed the incident.
A freight train split in two at Robertson on the right of way yesterday while climbing a hill in St Louis Missouri. The rear section derailed and collided with another freight train, demolishing sixteen cars and an engine. Injured were engineer Keater conductor Bauman and brakeman Shenard.
Valerice Cayre a noted barrister and dramatic author and his wife died by self inflicted revolver shots. Cayre was well known in political and literary circles. Madame Cayre recently divorced from her former husband Parlis. The sensational death drew wide attention.
Annie Frost, 18, daughter of a wealthy farmer near Nenta, Ohio, died after ingesting citric acid given by Alonzo Miller who had promised marriage. Miller was jailed amid heavy guard, facing prior near conviction in an asylum murder case. A second former Miller acquaintance’s death is expected to bring further developments.
A Rochester mail clerk found a single sheet in a box that read a farewell letter to George F. A. Papp, Lilly Bertha Lark of 686 Jay Street. Bertha Lark had complained of ill treatment, she met Papp on Friday, and her body was later found in the canal. The mother was devastated by the news.
Four curious suspects from a gang of about 40 wild men living near the Canadian line are jailed in Norridgewock on sheep stealing charges. Described as nearly naked, sunburnt, with long hair and a feral lifestyle, they spoke only in rough swearing. a giant among them is said to be an idiot. A fight erupted as they were jailed. Police pursue more members.
Paris reports The Helaire blames the Brazilian agent for the recent French Guiana turmoil sparked by the robbery and detention of Trajane by Brazilian adventurers. It urges France to seize the disputed territory up to the Amazon, following five French marines killed and twenty wounded by a treacherous native chief.
Furious wind and storm swept Quincy last evening causing extensive damage. A stable was struck by lightning and burned along with five other barns. The electric light station suffered damage from the same lightning strike.
The Salisbury premier of the new English ministry has been approved by the Queen and Vic. The associates chosen by the new premier are approved.
London June 25 Lord Salisbury arrived at Windsor for a private audience with Queen Victoria after which he reportedly notified her of readiness to form a government and presented a cabinet list. Balfour would be First Lord of the Treasury Cham berlain Secretary of State for the Colonies. In London the House of Commons met at 3 pm and adjourned after40 minutes of minor business Harcourt said no definite news was available.
John Whalen, an isolated farmer near Tonepo, Ohio, woke Monday night to three burglars demanding money. They bound him and burned his bare feet with lit matches for over two hours, seeking a hiding place. He remained silent and was found unconscious the next morning, in critical condition.
A Santiago dispatch says La Portuga foundered in the Central river, leaving troops starved as provisions run short. Vega Alta residents flee amid insurgent threats, with new bands totaling over 500 men looting outskirts but causing no major damage. A misread detachment fired five volleys, killing six Spaniards and wounding thirteen. In Paris, the British Ambassador to France, the Marquis of Dufferin, heads to England to discuss Lord Salisbury’s offer of the foreign portfolio in the new cabinet.
A new invention by an Englishman at Whits Bros. gin in Jackson Tennessee could revolutionize cotton compression. The machine, guarded from outsiders, winds cotton to reduce a 506 pound bale to roughly the size of a flour barrel. Prominent southern cotton men have viewed it. it may add about half a cent per pound.
Prince Emanuel Duke of Aosta wed Princess Helene of Orleans at St Raphael Kingston on Thames at 10 30 this morning. The ceremony featured white and pink roses and a Chantilly lace veil. The Duc de Chartres gave away the bride. guests included the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Wilton Stipe was arrested in Buffalo on an Erie county Supreme court warrant. William C. Burrows sued over a May 21 1895 agreement to obtain a 2500 loan for Lumber City Water Co Austin Pa. Stipe allegedly received 100 in advance and then did nothing toward securing the loan.
A violent thunderstorm swept central Iowa causing church fires and lightning injuries. In Grundy County and nearby areas crops barns and boxes burned. fatalities included Frank Kilkinn who was struck by lightning, with his two sisters injured.
A Herald despatch from Santiago reports General Cuenos, chief of the governor's staff, died of yellow fever. Civil and military governor Luhne of Santa Clara province has been taken ill. Lieutenant Navano of the captain general's staff is convalescent from the illness.
Buffalo report reveals John C Emery, once a Buffalo figure jailed for postal violations and now in Canada, led the kidnapping plot to force Ohio Governor pardon. Emery paid 5,000 to 17,000 dollars to Cottle. pardon failed. Emery’s confederate planned the abduction. Edward P. Cottle and George Allen are linked to the case as investigators seek Emery.
Lew A. Conle sheriff of Lincoln county was murdered near Millville by members of the Rock Creek gang while arresting A Simes. Coate made the capture and was slain during pursuit, his body riddled by seven bullets. Citizens, about 500 strong, sweep Lincoln and nearby counties in search of the murderers, pledged to lynch them if caught. Conle was famed for bravery.
A portion of the armor plate department at the Homestead steel works shut down yesterday with about 254 workers laid off indefinitely in harvesting and forging shops. The machine and press shops remain open as the mill prepares to roll an order of 37,000 tons of steel beams for the Manhattan Project.
In Boon Iowa, John Marshall son of Crowe and Marshall Coal Co. owner died after succumbing to damp in the shaft. Co-worker John Thunell, a winmer, attempted a rescue but perished with him as fire damp was vented out.
June 26 had no morning session due to juror shortage. Fitzsimmons expressed regret at not opening the Sullivan benefit tonight as promised, awaiting additional jurors to proceed at 2 o'clock.
June 20 The estate of Cashier Rishley of the defunct First National Bank will not cover his indebtedness. A writ of attachment targeted Janes K. Walklen of the Dime Savings Bank and Amos T. Fowler of the First National. A probate petition seeks a trustee. hearing set for July 6. Five days after Rishley’s death Walden and Fowler placed large mortgages on their property. The Lime Savings Bank issued a 16 percent deposit scale totaling 94,00, nearly 840,000 from the bank’s failure exposure.
The New York Herald reports from Rio Janeiro that Admiral Saldanha De Gama died after the rebel defeat near Santa Ana Rio Grande. Accounts say he killed himself to avoid capture, or was killed when captured. details remain unclear.
Belwauker June 27 Judge Jenkins directs Northern Pacific receivers to sue Henry Villard for 550000 alleging unlawful commission from the sale of the Northern Pacific and Manitoba road while he was a director and Manitoba agent. The order also targets former Northern Pacific officers suspected of illicitly taking company funds.
The Prince of Wales opened the International Railway Congress at the Imperial Institute Kensington this afternoon with about 500 delegates present. American delegates stood near the front with the Stars and Stripes displayed while Italian banners and West African and Natal emblems adorned the hall. In New York, a gasoline lamp exploded at the Liberty Building injuring Fireman Keen of Engine No. 2 and causing about $10,000 in damages.
In Racwxn Wisconsin on June 26 George A Mosher aged 15 drank a wash basin of soapsuds and water then swallowed half a gallon of kerosene. Inflammation of the bowels followed and he died in agony. He said he took the substance to cure an ailment.
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