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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1895
Page
1
Editorial notes on Col Waring street cleaner of New York and his pension criticisms. Letter writers argue pensions abuses, public sentiment, and government measures. References to Standard Oil praise and critiques, Grant Ward fraud saga, bridge valuation previews, W C T U child curfews, and legal cases on Glade annexation and Y M C A.
Shere May 3. A Hungarian laborer named Turko employed at Watson's paper mill was fatally crushed in an elevator around 1 o clock this morning. He appeared caught while ascending. no witness saw the accident. The injuries were internal and Dr Hall predicted he would not live more than a few hours. Only work at the mill on Wednesday night was noted and he was not familiar with the surroundings.
Charles Do Moore of Bridgeport Connecticut found dead in a gutter at 151st Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Forehead wound there but hospital surgeon says drowning caused death after water stood four inches. He wore a diamond ring and gold watch and carried money. cable car strike suspected but not confirmed.
Three mills owned by American Powder Mills explode near Concorp Massachusetts. Four workers Nelson Morton Fred Winslow Chas Estes and Alfred Estes die. Fires threaten a powder magazine. Buildings wooden. loss estimated at less than 14000. Cause unknown.
The St James Gazette reports a harsh warning attributed to John Bull about President Zelaya of Nicaragua. It claims if Nicaragua acts deceitfully the U S will occupy Corinto and potentially erase Nicaragua, asserting that any great power facing similar conduct would have led to war within a week.
St. Petersburg May 4. Russia Germany and France demand Japan withdraw from the debated Liao Tong peninsula annexation. The three powers insist on full and complete withdrawal as a condition of any accord.
Italy’s charge d affaires in Brazil demands a seven day reply to Italy’s claim for losses suffered during the recent revolution, addressed to the Brazilian government as of May 3.
The steamer W. K. Fairbanks, bound for Ogdensburg with 50,000 bushels of corn, ran ashore nine miles west of Port Colborne Ontario this morning. She caught fire and was destroyed.
Glen Hazen Pa May 5 A massive fire swept Delos Dolliver's mill between Glen Hazen and Kelmer destroying a saw mill engine house railroad switches and 7 houses along with 16 loaded railroad cars and thousands of acres of timber land. Firemen aided by Bradford and Chief McAllister fought streams to divert the blaze but the mill with $25 400 value was a total loss with no insurance. Nearby Russell City woods and oil wells were threatened though saved by nightlong efforts.
A new pool is reported in Sandhocreek Tyler county Virginia on Col. J. J. Carter property. Whewell near Middlebourne is described as a wildcat in the Big Injan formation with no salt water. The well shows an estimated output of 17 1/2 barrels per day.
A morning blaze in east Buffalo destroyed Strauss & Son's tannery postal station two dwellings Greben's coal yard barn and several horses and freight cars. Losses total about 160000 for the tannery and stock 20000 for Greben's and 10000 for the post office building with the origin of the fire in a barn undetermined.
May 6 in Pittsburgh Isaac Jops ten year old night clerk at the First Avenue hotel was found dead at the foot of the cellar stairs his skull crushed Robbery suspected as motive valuables on his person stolen Frank Ross a colored porter was arrested on suspicion in connection with the crime
Arthur Loomis a railroad employee and Alma Brockway a dining room girl killed themselves at the Temperance hotel last night by taking morphine. They left letters stating life was not worth living and asked to be buried in one grave. Loomis about 30, Brockway 22.
In Corinto on MaNacUa Mayd the public expresses fierce anger at the government over the England dispute. A mob roams the streets shouting death to Zelaya and advisers. Police stay in barracks as an outbreak looms. British marines begin boarding ships and the town is handed to local authorities today.
A Paris dispatch reports Japan has denounced permanent possession of Liao Tung including Port Arthur. The annexation sparked a dispute with Russia Germany and France, with warships reportedly heading to the China Sea for possible action.
A Shanghai dispatch reports Chinese forces cut the Pei Ho embankment to stop a Japanese advance toward Pekin. The resulting flood inundated miles of countryside, drowning hundreds who could not escape the rushing waters.
Prinrspore Pa May 3 there was another reduction in the Standard's price for oil today $170 being the price set by it The market opened here at 175 but declined to 163 bid At OF City the market opened at 162 offered.
Mrs Nellie Great Sartoris daughter of General Grant will wed General Henry Kyd Douglas of Maryland who fought for the Confederacy in the rebellion.
Cleveland May 4 The Standard Oil Co has notified local factories that it can no longer supply fuel oil for fuel use All plants must abandon oil usage and switch to alternative energy sources as a result The move affects several facilities relying on petroleum for heating and power generation.
In New York this May a shoe cutter named James Herbert killed his wife by slashing her throat then wounded himself and leaped into the East River. Authorities say he became insane from worry, insomnia and drink.
MINNEAPOLIS May H W Thomas a telegraph operator at the Union depot was robbed and murdered last night. His body lay in the street when found this morning.
Water spouts last night caused extensive damage across southern Ohio southeastern Indiana and northeast Kentucky. Crops were ruined houses fences and trees blown down, with reports of disrupted harvests and property loss across the region.
Colurbis Ohio May 6 The executive committee of the Chile Miners Association orders continuation of the strike for the wage schedule demanded last week.
Washington May 6 The rearguement of income tax cases opened before a full bench in the United States Supreme Court with arguments set for today.
At a Watson Hose Company No 2 meeting, officers were elected for the new term. Foreman E D Pehlman. First Assistant Foreman Chester Chipps. Second Assistant Foreman Chas B Johnson. President Frank Keller. Vice President Wilson H Waters. Recording Secretary L A Keller. Financial Secretary C H Smith. Treasurer C H Greenland. The retiring officers gave speeches and Smith drew laughs for twenty minutes. A debate arose over city building fire alarm placement since the bell is inaudible to residents east of the building. commissioners may be informed again at the next council meeting.
The sealed verdict in the conspiracy case against Charles H Delaney and Henry Delaney, brothers of William Delaney a fugitive from justice in the blind pool business, was opened today and found guilty as indicted. An application for a new trial will be made.
Five youths including three men and two girls drowned when their boat capsized on Canslade Lake yesterday afternoon near Fort Collins Colorado. The tragedy occurred during a fishing outing and authorities investigated the incident.
The Standard reports oil prices easing on May 6 with the morning price at 1 55 per barrel. Openings in local markets showed 1 51 bids and by noon the asking price had fallen to 1 42 per barrel. The slide reflects continuing downward pressure in crude markets.
A judge grants bail to a notorious young man amid a citywide uproar. A mob marches through Manazua shouting demands as authorities calm the scene and await further proceedings.
The May 4 cyclone swept Sioux City area as 100 people died and dozens of hamlets suffered. Sioux Centre Perkins Doon Sibley and other towns reported heavy fatalities and extensive destruction to homes schools and livestock. Many victims were found in trees after being tossed by the wind.
Harrisburg May 4 Col James Young of Middletown a leading Pennsylvania farmer is dead after being thrown from his carriage Thursday He leaves a large estate He was 75 years old.
In Minneapolis on May 4 Clair Blixt admitted guilt alongside Harry Hayward in the Catherine Ging murder and received a life prison sentence.
The Standard cuts its oil price to $1.60 per barrel with bids at 81.50 and offers around $1.57 at Oil City. In Washington, Secretary Gresham is reported quite ill and confined to his apartments with restricted access.
A young man is under arrest in Lambertville New Jersey on suspicion of being the assailant of Mrs. Parnell. The developing case centers on identifying the attacker and securing charges.
Countess Kimberly, wife of the British secretary for foreign affairs, died this morning in Loxpon.
Visit picturesque Mackinac Island the great Great Lakes summer resort with round trip fares from Detroit $13 Toledo $15 Cleveland $18 include meals and berth. Travel on D and C floating palaces with modern amenities. two new steel steamers cost $300000 each. Four weekly trips connect Toledo Detroit Alpena Mackinac St Ignace Petoskey Chicago Soo Marquette Duluth. Send for illustrated pamphlet.
The Twenty first anniversary of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be celebrated Sunday May 19 1895. Exercises occur in Warren Baptist church Saturday afternoon May 18th with white ribbon members invited and temperance friends welcome. A program is being prepared and later published. On Sunday a union church meeting will be held under the union and Volney B Cushing of Maine will deliver a gospel temperance address. Ellen H Lacy President.
A cash house promotes low prices, claiming discounts from cash purchases. It lists Japan tea at 35 to 40 cents, coffee at 26 to 28 cents, ham at 9 cents, syrup at 30 cents, canned goods at 6 cents, seeds, onion sets, and fruit products, urging customers to bring produce and invest four dollars to do the work of five. G. H. Stickland, Waters' block, near Postoffice.
The Jamestown Journal cites a French proposal requiring every pedestrian to obtain an annual permit with a numbered plate and carry a bell, whistle, and night lantern. Violations invite fines up to 5000 francs and possible life imprisonment on repeat offenses, aiming to curb bicycle related dangers in streets.
London report states Judge Pollock admitted Oscar Wilde to bail in the amount of 5 000 pounds. The theater critic and playwright appeared at court as the case proceeded, awaiting further proceedings.
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