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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1888
Page
5
A dense, undated local column lists a parade of brief items: political conven tions in Boston, a defeated suffrage bill, fires in Newark and Clifton Springs, a murder charge in Texas, alarming deaths and imprisonments, railway accidents, earthquakes, court cases and robberies, plus a dubious trestle collapse in Canada.
New York reports show banks delaying protest notices and stock exchanges suspending dealings. Bond quotes, Erie and Western Union activity noted. money market silent. Produce Exchange attendance slim with grains pricing for April wheat and May corn listed. no other commerce reported.
Buffalo March 14 wheat steady brisk No 1 northern 68 5c No 2 northern 8854c No 3 hard 9c No 2 red Michigan winter 014 004c No 1 white ic Corn quiet steady No 2 yellow 3794c No 5 yellow 6714c No 3 cork 56%4c No 2 cork S74e No 3 do 56%4c Barley firm No 1 Canada M Gde No 2 do $1 9ée No 2 extra 28 Me Rye nominal No 2 western 76c Flour best family 1735 25 amber 405 00 medium L0 640 Butter Creamery fancy 2$ 50c western 22 2ie creamery choice U ere fair to chores 15 18c Eggs state and Canada strictly fresh crates M4e western 1c Cheese Ogaba full cream 1139c 12e good Ag VP IIc
Washington March 14 Congress wrestled with the omnibus war claim bill while Senate and House sessions weighed urgent deficiency measures pension actions and boundary correspondence with Venezuela. Debates touched coast defenses and public building appropriations with adjournments through Monday to Tuesday.
A sweeping nor’easter from March 14 cripples rail traffic and telegraph lines from New York to Pennsylvania. Cities report halted travel, stranded hotels, and numerous accidents and fires. In Trenton a five coach train telescopes, flames destroy cars, and several passengers are injured. Trains south of Reading blockaded. multiple rail lines and branches along East Pennsylvania face complete blockage.
Henry Bergh founder and president of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals died Monday morning in New York. Born in 1623 he was a lawyer and ally in animal welfare. he served as secretary of the American legation in St. Petersburg and as an assistant district attorney by virtue of his S P C A role.
Fire discovered in the Buckeye Buggy Company's paint shop in a six story brick factory at Conomecs Ohio. High winds and flammable materials caused extensive damage estimated at about 140000 for the buggy works and 200000 overall including depots hotels and market houses. Insurance on the buggy company is 1000. Cause undetermined but likely from chemical sand points of the loop. Nearby fires in Pittsburg and Marietta add to the day’s destruction with total losses reaching into tens of thousands.
The Randall internal revenue and tariff bill was introduced yesterday. It repeals all tobacco taxes and reduces whisky tax to 50 cents per gallon, with substantial overall revenue cuts. It trims duties on iron and steel, expands the free list, and shifts customs emphasis, aiming for about 71 million in internal revenue relief and 25 million in customs reductions.
A Bulletin of scattered items reports violent crime as Edward E Roisinger shot Dr Robert Stable in York after a greeting in a lodge. Stable mortally wounded. Other notes include a murder in Broadheadsville, rail project progress, a major counterfeit case in Scranton, and fiscal audits in Harrisburg. A Philadelphia area tale tells of Henry Phillips’s fortune after a long family separation.
An explosion from a lamp and benzin ignited a fire in the Elmira Gazette pressroom basement on Friday evening. Flames fast spread through the building, causing major damage to the basement and upper floors, with water damage to adjoining property. Editors and staff escaped. editor J. Butler suffered smoke inhalation. Losses cited include the building at 10,000 and plant at 10,000, plus several offices and libraries damaged.
A severe blizzard struck New York on Monday, dumping six inches of snow and ice. Streetcar tracks are blocked in New York City and Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Bridge closed, ferries scarce, and elevated trains stopped. Dispatches report widespread disruption across New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Maryland with rumors of wrecks and many delays.
Sullivan of Boston and English boxer Charlie Mitchell clashed for thirty nine rounds in Creil, France under London prize ring rules, ending in a draw. Mitchell used quick footwork to tire Sullivan, who had knocked him down four times in early rounds, and the bout damaged Sullivan's abroad reputation as a top pugilist.
In Washington, March 15, Representative Randall outlined a tariff bill to be introduced in the House. It repeals certain taxes on tobacco and fruit brandies, keeps liquor taxes as Jefferson suggested, and exempts alcohol used in the arts. The measure aims a complete tariff reform favoring fair competition, lower duties where possible, and preserving labor advantages while raising duties only to keep industries abreast.
Fire discovered at 4:00 am damaged Ballard Northbam's undertakers rooms in Watertown. Hydrant froze, delaying extinguishment and allowing about 10 000 dollars in damage. Stock added last week worth 4 000 dollars escaped loss.
A handsome 25 year old woman arrived at Steinway Hall Sunday night in a coupe. As her husband appeared with a brunette, she sprang out and struck both men with a horsewhip. The husband fled and the woman’s companion resisted, pulling out some of the wife’s hair in the struggle. The unnamed couple then left with Howland present.
In Springerville, Arizona, Sunday evening a card quarrel between William Pittman and a man named Blaine led to a street duel. Both men were fatally struck. Pittman died instantly and Blaine died shortly after, with witnesses noting both collapsed in the road.
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