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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1895
Page
1
The Marquis of Queensberry faces libel charges over remarks about Oscar Wilde as a legal case unfolds. The St Paul Afloat reports on a new cruiser successfully launched at Philadelphia, marking a milestone in naval construction.
A blaze at Reid Packing company's Kansas City plant on March 25 leveled the hog building and much of the surrounding complex. Estimated loss exceeds a million dollars with stock losses up to a million and a quarter. Four men were slightly injured as insurance coverage is ample.
A young Japanese assailant fired at Li Hung Chang as he returned to his lodgings in SHDIONSERI Japan after conferring with Count Ito and Viscount Slutsu. The bullet wounded Li Hung Chang's face but caused no serious harm. The would-be killer was arrested and authorities say he acted from misguided patriotism.
Kenny Sutton, a 20 year old non-union worker from Dunkirk Indiana, was beaten by a mob at Bridge and South Canal streets in Tarentum, Pa after a night of clashes over striker replacements at C L Flaccus' glass works. He died at 3 30 Sunday morning and no arrests have been made.
Four Denver firemen lost their lives in a morning blaze at the St. James hotel. Capt Harold Hartwell and Lt S Brawley plus Richard Dandever and Steve Martin perished. About 165 guests escaped unharmed, while the fire caused roughly 40000 dollars in damage to structure and furnishings.
Om Crry Pa March 23 F W Hays of this city withdraws from the Republican nomination race for president judge of Venango county and sends a letter to chairman Smiley announcing his action.
Port Allegany reports a major blaze yesterday at Larabees jewelers destroyed the main business block. Loss estimated at 20000 dollars. Fire originated in the store and caused extensive damage to surrounding properties. Local authorities and insurers assess the aftermath and impact on commerce in Port Allegany.
PHILADELPHIA, March 22 Ex Congressman and ex mayor Richard Vaux died suddenly this morning after suffering from an attack of the grip He was 78 years old.
Pittsburg reports the last of the massive ice gorges along the Allegheny river above town has quietly dissolved this morning, ending a period of danger to nearby communities.
Wm Hesh formerly of Titusville was arrested on a warrant by Milo Parks for alleged seduction of Jessie, now pregnant. He traveled toward Buffalo to marry Miss Rodgers but was nabbed aboard a train by Constable Magee. A preliminary hearing was set after a brief examination, with talks of settlement and no denial of the charge. His father is East Warren Acid Works superintendent.
In Wheeling, West Virginia, Nicola Lumber Co workers strike against a ten percent reduction. About one hundred men walk out. replacements will be hired immediately. The firm says the cut is temporary and wages will be restored once the market improves.
A six year old boy named Woodruff, son of a New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio freight conductor, was fatally struck by an incoming train on the Franklin branch while gathering coal in the Meadville railroad yards around 1 pm yesterday.
Governor Hastings appoints Thomas Robinson as superintendent of the state public printing. Robinson is a prominent Republican figure in Western Pennsylvania.
Dr. Robert Buchanan the wife poisoner was resentenced today to be electrocuted during the week beginning April 22. The case drew wide attention as officials set the date for execution in New York.
March 22 at Guascow Lord Dunraven's new yacht Valkyrie is praised as very fine in every respect with a narrow keel and deeper draught than the Ailsa indicating strong naval construction and potential performance benefits.
Robert C. Meldrum, a wealthy Buffalo resident and former oil operator in Venango and Warren counties, died yesterday afternoon.
London March 25 grand jury returns a true bill against the Marquis of Queensberry on libel charges brought by Oscar Wilde in a high profile case. The action centers on Wilde's allegations of libel in relation to his feud with the Marquis.
Philadelphia reports the U S cruiser St Paul was successfully launched this morning before an immense crowd of onlookers. The ceremony occurred in calm conditions as spectators witnessed the historic event for the navy.
The Hon. Emory Force Warren died at 8 40 P M Saturday evening at his home in FreponiA New York Born November 16 1810 in Eaton Madison County New York Judge Warren had a notable career and was widely respected in his community
A Chicago fire last night nearly ruined the Empire theatre causing about fifty thousand dollars in loss. Officials say the blaze started from an explosion believed to be gas related.
For sale. Six shares valued at 7200 dollars in the New York and Pennsylvania Land Company property at Depew New York will be sold for 3900 dollars. Terms and particulars may be obtained from D L Gerould at Citizens National Bank in Warren Pennsylvania.
An editorial meditation on class, behavior, and manners in Warren. It contrasts a true lady as a blessing to the community with snobbery, cites anecdotes of public duty, courtesy to strangers, and the dangers of vanity and talkativeness, and ends with political cautionary tales about two local men.
Detectives Titus and MoeMarnus served a warrant on Rudolph Aronson and Mrs Bradley of the casino to appear in Jefferson Market police court today for an Immoral show charge. The case concerns the Bronze Living Statues act featuring two women posing nearly nude with a cloth and bronze paint.
Will meet in Du Bois on March 26 for the annual convention of this part of Pennsylvania miners. It is believed no strike will be agitated for higher wages despite rumors suggesting such action.
Three large ocean steamers are overdue at Baltimore. The Johnston liners Baltimore and Mentmore have been at sea from Liverpool for twenty days. The Dutch tank steamship La Campine from Rotterdam has been overdue over three weeks.
In St. Louis on March 23 a circuit court granted a divorce to Mrs. Von Der Ahe from her husband Chris Von Der Ahe the baseball magnate and president of the St. Louis Browns citing violations of marriage vows.
Bethlehem, March 23. Nathan Brofsk, 15, had both legs cut off by a railroad train and died soon after at the hospital. The boy had been returning from San Francisco, riding as a hobo for much of the trip, and the accident happened within a few miles of his home.
Del gates for JOU Beaver Valley miners report a march meeting where workers vow to strike unless wage scales are restored. Current pay is 50 to 60 cents per ton, sought is 60 to 70 cents.
Clarence Robinson was taken to Auburn yesterday to serve a life imprisonment term for the murder of Montgomery Gibbs. Sadie Robinson was taken to Auburn last night.
Jacob Gould one of the county’s wealthiest men died yesterday in Hazeton Pennsylvania from pneumonia at the age of 76. He was a relative of the late Jay Gould.
A special council meeting discusses securing a free bridge across the river. Requests for bids, engineer plans, and measurements are mandated while debating location near Poplar street and annex warding implications for the new territory.
William Ap piggate was sentenced this morning to two years and eight months for stealing a coat in the Lexow green goods case. The court action followed a play acting scene noted in the proceedings.
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