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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1895
Page
1
The Warren borough prepares a 100th anniversary celebration with county participation. A Monday meeting of Centennial Celebration Association committees discussed organization, fundraising, and schedule. Directors approved expanding committees and setting early meeting dates to advance plans and public involvement.
The Evangelical church society presented a refined program on Tuesday led by Miss Graed Adele Pierce whose lecture The Poetry of the Commonplace impressed locals. Georg Vorwerck offered violin solos and Mrs. Cutting performed soprano numbers, with Dr. Robertson on cornet. Pierce’s hour captivated and the audience praised the evening as among the finest lectures by a woman in Warren. Attendance exceeded expectations and Bliss Pierce was applauded for securing the engaging program.
E M Bartlett of Omaha, chair of the National Peace convention executive committee, said Buffalo meeting May 20 will proceed. He informed Hay and others that plans for the grand lodge gathering at Atlantic City July 9 to 11 cannot be held and are meant only to prolong the Elks order dispute.
The Northern Presbyterian church general assembly met in Pittsburg on May 16 with a sermon by retiring moderator Rev. Samuel Mutchmore of Philadelphia. An election for a new moderator was scheduled for this afternoon.
Report on the Armenian massacres notes scarce bodies recovered but outlines a commission plan to settle the troubles. Commission proposed to investigate, assess casualties, and administer relief while seeking a political settlement.
A report from Constantinople says foreign delegates opened burial pits at Chelly-Goozan and found only a few bodies, suggesting prior desecration. European powers submitted a reform scheme to the Porte, including a high commissioner and a mixed Mussulian Christian commission to oversee Armenian administration. In Pennsylvania, a boiler explosion at West Binham, Potter County, killed five men and fatally injured three others, all Mills residents, with cause still unknown.
Executive committee of the Centennial Celebration Association met to organize and fill the finance committee. New members include H A Jamieson, H P Hunter, W D Todd, Theodore Messner, A J Hazeltine, J E Blair, A W Jones, L M Ridelsperger, F M Knapp, M Shawkey, J Percy King and several ladies. A subcommittee was named to select vice presidents, with O C Allen, James W Wiggins, and Mrs George F Yates named. Discussions on consolidating to a one day celebration yielded no action. Follow up meeting scheduled for Saturday evening. The ad then promotes cash-based bargains at Waters’ Block, G H Stickland vendor.
Dispatches from Western New York report frost damage uncertain. Grape growers in Chautauqua county face a melancholy outlook yet hope crops remain, while Niagara county fruit growers fear frost but cautious judges deem damage not general or severe.
A Cuba dispatch reports Fuentes, NY newspaper correspondent held as a suspected spy, and American sailor Richelieu detained in connection with the insurrection have been released and sailed yesterday for New York.
A boiler tube burst on the White River steamer Unique last night near DerrRorr Michigan. Anthony Case a fur dealer died and John Hart a fireman was fatally injured. Engineer Geo Robinson drowned after being blown overboard. Forty passengers were aboard but the panic stopped and the vessel reached shore with a tug.
Special from Walkerton Indiana reports four men seriously injured in a freight wreck near Walkerton St Joseph county. Two train sections collided with force piling fifteen cars into a debris mass trapping workers under wreckage. Names of the injured were not released.
Miss Julia Phelps daughter of the late Geo M Phelps the electric inventor died this morning by throwing herself from her room window to the sidewalk in Brooklyn She was forty years old and is believed to have suffered temporary insanity after several relatives deaths in the past year
CHICAGO May 14 Although the storm on the lakes was very severe comparatively few dispatches are reported. The schooners Kitchen Quickstep Millard Reindeer and another name unknown are reported ashore at various points. A large steamer was seen apparently disabled off Centerville.
Michael Shehan, an aged resident of Galand, was killed by lightning while under a tree during a thunder storm. His widow and two children survive. Funeral held at Corry Catholic church. A companion, Mr. P. Jordon, was unconscious. A severe frost afterward destroyed fruit crops statewide. Garland L. T. L. hosted a crowded Presbyterian entertainment Friday night. Mickle reports several valuable lambs killed by dogs.
May 14. John I. Rogers, a well known theatrical manager, has been granted a divorce from his wife Minnie Palmer, the actress.
A silver campaign with David Hill for president gains momentum as promises of solid delegation support pour in from western and southern states. Delegations pledged loyalty indicating growing statewide backing for Hill's candidacy.
Curiaco May 16 report says silver leaders in Illinois press Senator David B. Hill to back free silver and secure a western southern delegation at the National Democratic convention. A 3 million dollar campaign fund is alleged, supplied by silver mine owners, to operate east of the Alleghenies if Till is named on a free silver ticket. Dispatch from Springfield notes Hill wrote a letter to the state Democratic chairman favoring free silver, with a convention expected to endorse Hill.
Miss Maria E Merrill of Warren, born Salem Ohio October 18 1824, died Thursday morning at age 70 6 weeks of severe illness. She leaves sister Jennie Merrill and niece Mrs James Wilkinson. Funeral Saturday at 1 30 pm with Rev J W Smith and A Taylor officiating.
New York May 16 Senator Hill denied dispatches from Chicago saying it is all political gossip with no truth. Hastings signed the Farr compulsory education bill in Harrisburg also May 16. The Senate amended the adjournment date to June 6 from May 23.
Admiral John J. Almy retired died in Washington at age 71. Born in 1814 he served 48 years in the Navy and took part in many naval battles.
May 16 report from prrrspere notes The Standard still at 1.65 dollars per barrel for loptide oil with no signs of market weakness. In Mlssillon Ohio on May 14 miners refuse a local settlement until statewide terms are agreed.
A Pan Handle freight engine exploded between Star City and Wanamac in the night injuring two men. Brake man John Long suffered severe scalds in the blast and is hospitalized.
A promising eight year reputation for honest dealing accompanies Pawnee Bill’s combined KR R show featuring a wild west display Indian museum grand hippodrome and an congress of chiefs cowboys vaqueros and many special features. Patrons expect genuine novelties at reasonable prices amid high public praise and a welcome from readers.
Jennie Mussin a 20 year old Scottish immigrant died in Rochester City Hospital from blood poisoning after a criminal operation by a Main street physician. She recounted being seized gagged and assaulted four months earlier but did not report it. Peritonitis followed and police are investigating the case.
In Harrisburg the house reported a bill imposing a tax on wage or earnings papers issued to employees and their families. The house passed final measures relieving real estate agents from 1861 and 1850 acts and requiring a one half per cent bonus on new or renewing corporate charters.
Eli Williams, a Black man, set fire to his house and attacked his wife with an axe before killing himself with a gun. The wife, suffering a crushed skull, raised the alarm and the fire was put out. Authorities deem Williams likely insane.
Four mills of the Schagticoke Powder Company in Schagticoke New York exploded at 11 o clock this morning Chauncey Lohnes was killed and Charles Clum fatally injured in the blast reported from Troy New York May 15.
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