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Warren Ledger

Location

Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1895

Page

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Congressional candidates stir Erie polls in Crawford county race

Erie on November 14 reports candidates in the field for Congress. J C Sturdevant of Conneautville Crawford county enters the race along with James McBrier. Mathew Griswold seeks a second term and Arthur Bates also enters but may be appeased with a state senate seat.

Erie J. C. Sturdevant Conneautville Crawford County James McBrier Mathew Griswold Arthur Bates

Another Jamestown Sensation Promises Murder Case

Jamestown reports a possible murder as Jane E. Stephenson a Broadhead mill weaver died yesterday apparently from a kick by her husband. Coroner Bowers cites inflammation of the bowels as the cause. Another incident has Charles Oberg a stone mason and John Liedblad a driver fighting. Liedblad is dying and Oberg is under arrest.

Jamestown Jane E. Stephenson Broadhead Bowers Charles Oberg John Liedblad Liedblad Oberg

Pullman Threatened by Insane Wm Sherman at Pullman Building

In Cubcanco on November 13, an insane window cleaner named Wm. Sherman menaced Geo. M. Pullman and John B. Griffin, manager of the Pullman building, planning to shoot them by the 17th and 27th this month. Police intervened, arresting Sherman as he vacillated over who should be first victim.

Cubcanco Geo. M. Pullman John B. Griffin Pullman Wm. Sherman

Ball Players Studying at St Bonaventure College

Clean New York November 13 Hugh Jennings and Mickie McGraw of the Baltimore club have entered St Bonaventure college to study rhetoric Latin geometry and stay fit with football. Two other Orioles Kelley and Keeler expected at the college around Thanksgiving.

N. Y Hugh Jennings Mickie McGraw Baltimore St. Bonaventure College Jennings Orioles Kelley Keeler

Paget Whitne y Wedding at St Thomas Church

Almeric Hugh Paget married Miss Pauline Whitney daughter of the former Secretary Whitney at St Thomas church in New York. President Cleveland sat in the front pew with Secretary Herbert and Secretary Lamont nearby, along with the diplomatic corps led by Sir Julian Pauncefote. The couple plan a brief stay in St Paul then travel abroad and may winter in Egypt.

New York Almeric Hugh Paget Pauline Whitney Eix Whitney St. Thomas Church Cleveland Navy Herbert Lamont Julian Pauncefote Lord Westmeath Mavroyeni Bey Paget St. Paul Egypt

Express Robbery at Santa Fe Depot in Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS Colo Nov 13 The express office at Santa Fe depot was robbed of 20000 last night Two masked men forced the messenger to open the safe and took two packages containing 5000 and 15000 dollars then fled the scene.

Colorado Springs Colo Santa Fe

The Porte's Reply on Armenian Reform Scheme

Constantinople reported that the Porte answered the German Austrian and Italian ambassadors by saying information on the Armenian reform scheme would be forwarded to the powers' representatives without delay.

Constantinople Porte Germany Austria Italy Armenia

Knights of Labor Convention Opens in Washington

The 19th annual General Assembly Knights of Labor begins in Washington with sessions guarded in secrecy. Only delegates or alternates may attend, and no other Knights of Labor members are admitted.

Washington General Assembly Knights of Labor

Arrest in Whistletown killing case

Roeway authorities arrest a man on suspicion of killing Sylvester McQuone. McQuone's body was found on P. and KE tracks near Whistletown weeks ago. The suspect, influenced by liquor, made damaging statements and acted suspiciously.

Roeway Sylvester McQuone Whistletown

A Crisis of War Rumors and a Long Real Estate Case

A Constantinople dispatch says massacres may draw in powers if French and Armenian missionaries are harmed, with the American fleet eager to act. In Jamestown a five year old case ends with E Green as referee, detailing the Maple street property and extensive timber and land holdings, sums owed, and accounting credits for the assignee totaling thousands.

London Standard Constantinople Jamestown E. Green Clarissa Foxf Oscar Fox Charles J Fox Albert Fox Gharles J. Fox Maple Street Dexterville Forest County Illinois Corry Pennsylvania George Ahrens

Maher Beats O'Donnell in Empire Club Bout

In Maspera Rhode Island the Empire Athletic club hosted a tournament last night. The main event saw Peter Maher floor Steve O'Donnell three times in the first round, with O'Donnell knocked unconscious on the third knockdown and counted out amid tremendous excitement. Doctor Francis Ida Henderson Dies in Titusville Community Remembered Figure Passes at 40.

Maspera R. I Empire Athletic Club Peter Maher Steve O’donnell Maher O’donnell O’ Donnell Titusville Francis Ida Henderson Doctor Henderson Wm. M. Henderson

Franklin Navy Contractor Robert Braden Killed in County

Robert Braden, prominent oil well contractor of Franklin, was killed in Butler County when the walking beam of an oil rig machinery fell onto his back as he adjusted a lash. The accident occurred yesterday, ending Braden's life.

Franklin Navy Robert Braden

Man killed in road cart accident near Buffalo street

Franklin. James Hughes died last night after unloading a road cart and being thrown into a ditch when the horse fell on him near the Lake Shore tracks along Buffalo street. The incident occurred shortly before 9 o'clock.

Franklin James Hughes Buffalo Street Lake Shore

Dunraven Denounced in London Races Row

Lord Dunraven and his pamphlet are denounced as unsportsmanlike by Englishmen and are expected to be barred from future races.

London Lord Dunraven

Headaches Cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills

E Malik of Brownfield Pennsylvania reports long lasting headaches, insomnia, and poor appetite until starting Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills. After one bottle, headaches ceased, appetite returned, and sleep improved, attributing the cure to the medicines. Hood's Pills are advertised as curing all liver ills.

Hood E. Malik Brownfield, Pa

Comings and Goings of Local Residents Reported

Miss Jessie Bowman returned Monday from Corry. Lynn Messner and Miss Ethel Wood of Warren traveled to Clarendon Wednesday. Rollin Hill returned Tuesday from Oil City and Franklin. Misses Mamie Grimes and Eva Corbin of Warren visited Sunday with parents. Misses Mame Easter and Vina Bailey spent Sunday in Youngsville. Rev. Brickley, former M. E. pastor, was in town last week. Catholic services led by Rev. Father Angelo of the Passionists concluded Sunday evening. Mrs. W. H. Thompson returned Saturday from Pittsburg. Prof. Peck of Warren organized a singing class to meet at the Presbyterian church on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Prof. Sibble is ill. Funeral of Mr. M. H. Whitling held Saturday at 2 o'clock. Rev. McCormick officiating. Royal Arcanum attended in a body. L. C. King of Old Clarendon will move to Waterford to manage a grocery store. Rev. Father Lenahan attended a Warren funeral Monday. E. R. Geer plans to move his family to North Warren soon. PENELOPE.

Jessie Bowman Corry Lynn Messner Ethel Wood Warren Clarendon Rollin Hill Oil City Franklin Mamie Grimes Eva. Corbin Mame Easter Vina Bailey Youngsville Rev. Brickley M. E. Church Father Angelo W. H. Thompson Pittsburg Prof. Peck Presbyterian Church Sibble M. H. Whitling Rev. McCormick Royal Arcanum L. C. King Old Waterford Mr. King Father Lenahan E. R. Geer North Penelope Fifth Street Royal Street Russell Street Chas. G. Offerle Pennsylvania Avenue Witz E. A. Deleaney F. F. Keller Jefferson Street F. H. Dixon R. H. Lewis Franklin Street F. H. Howard Thirty-Ninth Mile Harrison Wade Conewango Street W. J. Lytle Main Street

Rev Father Angelo Rauber Impresses Clarendon During Mission

Rev Father Angelo Rauber of the Passionist order completed a week long mission at St Clara s Church in Clarendon drawing large crowds from Clarendon and Warren. His eloquence and vivid sermons attracted even long estranged parishioners and left attendees gratified and edified. Father Lenehan lauds the success and notes the gifted speaker will open another mission in Rochester and New York next week.

Father Angelo St. Clara’s Church Clarendon Rochester New York Warren Father Lenehan St. Clara’s Angelo Rauber

Street Car Extensions in Warren Signal Growth

The Warren street car company plans major changes next spring including capital expansion, a new power house, and extending the line to the West End, North Warren, and possibly Jamestown. The project, once doubted, now attracts eager investors as stock values rise, signaling stability and growth for Warren.

Warren Street Car Company West End North Warren Jamestown Warren

Iron Hall Affairs

In Indianapolis on November 12 Receiver Failey filed his report showing a cash balance of 178,219 with fees and attorney expenses totaling 45,000.

Indianapolis Ind Failey

A Perfect Holocaust in Grenada School Fire

A school building in Grenada burned as 150 children were inside. Thirty one charred bodies, including the teacher, have been recovered so far.

San Antonio Grenada

After the Boys The School Board Acts on Tobacco Rules

The Board of Education held a special meeting and unanimously agreed to uphold the superintendent and teachers in enforcing state and school tobacco laws regarding pupil use. It notes widespread use among young boys, including seven year olds, and calls for vigorous action to keep the laws binding and protect others exposed to the problem.

Board of Education

Robbed the Mails Case In Kane Sees Arrest

Albert Baker a Kane master mason sent a twelve dollar order from Olean to Jennie Taylor Kane for cashing. John Taylor formerly in Bakers employ cashed the order and confessed, leading to his arrest by U S Marshal Owens at Kane. He is held for a hearing before U S Commissioner Jas O Parmlee, likely on Saturday.

Albert Baker Kane Olean N. Y Jennie Taylor John Taylor Baker Taylor United States Marshall Owens Warren Jas. O. Parmlee

Suspects in Sugar Run robbery tied to river haul

Justice Meacham's office displays a stolen goods collection shipped from Tidioute after a Sugar Run Corydon raid. Five prisoners captured with their loot by Constable Magee face preliminary hearing. names include Henry Norton Jamestown Corydon and William Swartwood Sugar Run. More goods expected on further boat search.

Justice Meacham Tidioute Sugar Run Corydon Magee Cliffoland Wm. Swartwood Caswell Randolph

Sowing the Wind at Library Theatre billed by Frohman

Frohman presents Sowing the Wind at Library theatre next Tuesday evening with a clever company under Gustave Frohman. The full of humor, pathos, and epigrams, plus costumes reflecting 1880 styles. Seat sales begin Saturday morning at Noyes'.

Frohman Library Theatre Gustave Frohman Noyes

Judge Thurman Reaches Eighty-Two Amid Ill Health

Columbus Ohio November 14 Judge Allan G Thurman turned 82 yesterday but no public celebration occurred due to frail health. He ate heartily and appears to be recovering from a recent injury.

Columbus, O Allan G. Thurman

Warren Directory nearing completion prompts advance orders

The Warren Directory Co announces an impending county directory with advance ordering benefits. Business firms may have names set in extra large type at no extra charge, and copies are limited, urging quick application to Warren Box 1941, Warren Pennsylvania.

Warren County Directory Warren Directory Co Box Warren D& Wit

East Warren News Teems With Local Happenings

East Warren News reports active life on Fifth Street with bridge closures, new sidewalks, and growing street plan debates. Local society notes include births, a surprise party for Druggist Howard, dancing school attendance, street naming ideas, sidewalk repairs, and a forthcoming K. O. T. M. production at the Opera House. Residents discuss adding a postal carrier and city wayfinding.

East Side theatre sells many tickets and guests visit

The cast proves each member's fit with their ability as tickets sell well. Miss Alice Colensoe of Sinclairs ville and Mrs. Daniel McCarty of St. Catherines Ont. visit East Side relatives. Plans to remodel the East Warren hotel into a boarding house appear failed. Two typhoid cases are reported at Gladerun. Chas. G. Offerle returns after a grip bout. Miss Dillon, East Side milliner, reports flourishing business.

Alice Colensoe Sinclairsville N. Y Daniel McCarty St. Catherines Ont East Side East Warren Gladerun Chas. G. Offerle Miss Dillon

Resolutions of Respect Adopted by Sheffield Lodge Knights

Resolutions of condolence and respect adopted by Sheffield Lodge No. 61 Knights of Pythias mourn the death of Cyrus Kelly. The committee notes the Supreme Ruler’s will, offers support to the widow, and directs mourning symbols and distribution of copies to press and family as a lasting lodge memorial.

Sheffield Lodge Knights of Pythias Cyrus Kelly Phil Schweitzer G. T. Pryor Gust A. Johnson

Dr Greene promise to cure by letter correspondence

An advertisement invites readers to write to Dr. Greene at 36 West 14th Street New York City describing their symptoms. Access is free with no fee to learn what ails them and how to regain health. The ad touts Nervara blood and nerve remedy and claims many patients are being permanently cured.

Dr. Greene West 14Th St New York City Greene

Severe Criticism of Local Minister Speech in Warren

A letter to the editor cites quotes attributed to Rev. J. W. Smith reported by the Warren Mirror. The writer condemns remarks about the town’s morality and declares strong rebuke for disparaging speech toward church and community leaders.

Catskill Hotel Man Praises Kennedy Remedy

Joseph McGiffert a Catskill hotel proprietor extols Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy after suffering kidney and liver trouble and poor results from three doctors. He began the remedy and quickly improved, recommending it to many summer boarders who also benefited.

Catskill Joseph McGiffert David Kennedy

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Porte K. of L Francis Henderson Butler County Dunraven Iron Hall Affairs Judge Thurman East Warren News Grace M. E. Church Henry Wilhelmus John Sanderson A. C. Gruber First Street New England Opera House Warren Mirror J. W. Smith Jesus First Presbyterian Church Ogden
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