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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1895
Page
1
An editorial mix of baseball notes and social reflections. It warns players to pace exhibitions and training, suggests managers balance games with rest, questions lifestyle excesses, and shares fables about prosperity and vanity in the Kickapoo Islands. It also ponders beauty versus brains and warns against misused wealth harming workers and families.
The West Point examining board for the district, including J P Jefferson Col Parmlee W W Wilbur Dr Reverdy B Stewart and Prof August Morck, has reported to Congressman Stone with candidates ranked 1 Alfred Wilson 2 Willis G Mitchell 3 G E Beale 4 Joseph L Farley 5 Theodore I Bordwell 6 Lewis B Jones 7 David J Green 8 Ruben J Sharp 9 A C Kirberger 10 Earl Davis. The unusually severe mental exams aim to select entrants for June with high marks praised, Warren taking second place and Mitchell favored if Wilson fails.
Ensign Cousins, a well known Pleasant resident, died Friday at 10:30 after a months long illness from enlargement of the spleen. He was 49 and had lived in Warren and vicinity all his life. He leaves a wife and four children Kate Marian Alice and Wallace, plus six brothers Irvine W F J L F C Ridgway C L Ackley and J F Boston.
In Harrisburg on May 24 the House met at 9 am with a bare quorum. A resolution to delay final adjournment until the apportionment bill passes was rejected. Smith’s school funds bill was set as a special order for next Wednesday, along with Fritz’s bill on funds distribution by school-age children.
A morning blast in a Twenty sixth street cottage in Omaha Nebraska killed Mrs G S Osborne the wife of a telegraph operator. William Henery and his wife occupants of the house disappeared. The blast seems caused by a quantity of gasoline or other explosives arranged deliberately.
New York May 24 reporting that the city’s new police board plans to remove Supt Byrnes and Insp Williams as initial steps in a wider reorganization. Both men have 25 years in the force and would be eligible for retirement and pensions, but the board aims to push them out without allowing retirement.
Shenandoah Pa May 28 During the trial of John Mundalawitz here for assault one of his countrymen accused him of being concerned with two others in a murder at Buffalo a year ago. The prisoner was taken back to jail to await further particulars from Buffalo and identification.
London dispatches report great Shanghai excitement over Russian occupation of Kirin in Manchuria, potentially cutting off a large Japanese retreat. The claim underscores tense Sino-Japanese war developments.
Oscar Wilde remained on the stand in London as his trial resumed. His testimony echoed prior statements and yielded nothing new, offering no fresh revelations in the ongoing proceedings.
Solomon Mann remains alive but unconscious after being shot by David Hannigan last night. Hannigan was arraigned this morning and remanded to await Mann's condition.
In HenpeRson Kentucky on May 24 Claud Benderson alias Kennedy a Black man who allegedly attempted rape of a girl was taken from jail and hanged by a mob.
London marks Queen Victoria's seventy six birthday with the usual loyal observances. Her Majesty's birthday is celebrated across the capital in the customary manner highlighting national sentiment.
The oil market opened today in Prrcipage and Oil City with a 1.66 bid. The Standard's prices remain unchanged at 1.672.
Washington May 27 Secretary Greshams condition is reported as somewhat improved today.
In the Armory Thursday evening a crowd of about 80 to 90 enjoyed an athletic program for ball teams. Highlights included Mr. Kelly’s strong dumbbell exhibition, a three round bout Parker vs McMahon, and a four round draw between James McKeever and Frank Dove. Next week features Dove versus McKeever and a wrestling match. In Rocarster N Y, Dominic Kearns was shot by Egbert Chatfield in a hotel bar after a religious dispute. Chatfield surrendered police.
Dr Robert Buchanan the New York wife murderer appeared before the court of appeals seeking relief after the U S court denied habeas corpus. The court ordered electrocution during the week beginning July 1. Buchanan poisoned his wife on April 22, 1892.
Samuel F. Halliday, chief of the letterforce at the Joseph, Missouri post office, was arrested on charges of robbing the mails and confessed to support an extravagant wife. In Rome, Crispi's adherents lead with 321 seats to 187 for the opposition after latest election returns.
Philadelphia May 27 The supreme court affirmed both cases in the annexation of East Warren to Warren. The P and E Railroad has workers filling streets leading to the depot while a better solution could be paving the mud hole. The street car trailer is being painted and a motor will be added. summer promises fun while repairs finish.
In Danville the Vermillion county jail mob seized John Halls Jr and William Royce, hanged them at a bridge after a prolonged standoff with Sheriff Thompson and defenders. They accused Gov. Altgeld of bias and feared pardons for the assailants. The incident followed an assault on Miss Laura Barnett.
A city steam yacht used to ferry workers across the creek at Michigan street capsized shortly after seven this morning after leaving the dock. Thirty five people, mostly Poles, were aboard. Initially 15 were thought drowned, later reports say five are missing as crews drag the creek for bodies.
The Oscar Wilde trial moved forward in London on May 25 as Sir Frank Lockwood prosecuted and Sir Edward Clarke defended. The jury returned guilty verdicts for Wilde and Alfred Taylor, sentencing both to two years in prison with hard labor.
San Francisco, May 27. Advices from Honolulu say the government is not alarmed by fillibustering expeditions from Pacific coast states. Troops are deemed capable of repelling any invasion. President Dole calls a special legislative session for June 12 to pass a law disposing of crown lands.
Washington report cabled from Pekin confirms Formosa has declared independence and established a republican government. In Denver twelve men injured and one killed at Alpine tunnel when a car ran away on a steep grade. The deceased is Charles Mickaelson.
Eraura May 25 Fire early this morning destroyed the lumber mills of Hugh Crawford at Caton Pa and also several houses and barns Loss 17000 with no insurance
Chief of Police Brynes filed retirement papers with police commissioners today and his request was approved in New York. The longtime leader steps down after serving as chief. details of the retirement terms were not disclosed.
The War ren Centennial association executive committee met Saturday night at the Library to hear committee reports. Attendees included Judge C. H. Noyes, G. W. Stone, Wiggins, O. C. Allen, Mrs. Brann, Mrs. Parshall, Mrs. Waters, Mrs. Scofield, H. J. Muse and others. The body discussed profits from the exhibition and memorials, and planned the centennial exhibition for July on the fair grounds with meetings scheduled for Tuesday night.
An promotional notice extols Pawnee Bill's Combined Show led by Major Gordon W Lille with 100 genuine Indians and famed performers including Miss May Lillie and Dot Pullman. It promises a grand street parade and free performances, with 25 cent tickets admitting all departments, boasting low prices and wide accessibility.
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