Run Down in the River
Edward McElroy, of Charleroi, was drowned in the Monongahela river. "The drowned man was 25 years old and had a wife and three small children." --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p1

A Spinster's Murder
Miss Nellie Harrington, 35 years of age, of 1017 Ellis street, San Francisco, was found murdered in her room and with her clothes on fire. "Mrs. Kellogg called Guy Kennedy, who broke down the door." --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p1

A Double Murder
Mrs. Martha Elias, a 55 year old widow and her daughter Annie, of 1228 Nicollet avenue, Minneapolis, were murdered. "Loren D. Elias, son of Mrs. Elias, is suspected." --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p1

Two Youthful Fishers Drowned
Willie Cassell, aged 10, and another boy, named Overly, 17 years of age, were drowned in the Clearford Creek near Lexington, OH.. "The misjudged the depth of the water and could not swim." --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p1

Chicago Sweltering
Prof. Moore, who returned to-day after a long illness, said that the hot spell would continue until tomorrow night at least...
 Alfred Kaflon, of 1001 Fifty-ninth street, who was prostrated yesterday while at work, died to-day.
Secretary Morton, of the department of agriculture, called on ther professor and ordered bids readvertised for the largest search light of electricity in the world for weather signals...  --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p1

Two Men Sunstruck
John Gore and Peter Forsma, of Grand Rapids, Mich., were sunstruck this afternoon and died shortly afterward. --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p1

Blown Up in Mid-River
Parkersburg, WV - A boat loaded with nitro-glycerine smashed to pieces. The houses wrecked were occupied by Mrs. Hendricks. The Gouchen family occupied another house. Emma Gouchen was hurt and her child was probably fatally injured. Alice Epline had a leg broken by falling timbers. A house occupied by Ford Rhodes was badly wrecked, and his daughters Annie and Ida were cut and bruised. Redson Adams' house was totally wrecked. John Baker's house was badly damaged. The Parkersburg Mill company was damaged. George Munn was badly hurt. --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p1

Got a Technical Verdict
Uniontown, PA - Fike Thomas claimed $25,000  damages against the "News-Standard" because the newspaper stated "his skipping out after having appropriated the wheat of farmers, and selling the flour at a low figure. "...a verdict of 6 cents was awarded Thomas." --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p1

Four Railway Thieves Nabbed
Elyria, OH - Frank Smith, Henry Kemp, Howard Millett and Wm. Green wer arrested for stealing merchandise in transit. --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p1

A Wheat Thief Arrested
Freedom, PA - A man named Caler was arrested fro stealing a wagonload of wheat from Michael McGuire, of Melrose, Economy township.  --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p1


Carved His Way
W. G. Mansfield, of No. 46 Montgomery avenue, Allegheny, died due to wounds inflicted by himself. "He was an old soldier and a Grand Army man.." --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p1

Carved His Way
E. G. Weinschenek, manager for the Dougherty Typewriter company, was sued before Alderman Donovan yesterday by T. M. Porter, agent of the Humane society, for cruelty to animals.Weinschenek hired a team and rig from W. Morganstein, a livery man at 306 Ohio street, Allegheny. "...though Dr. War, a veterinary surgeon, was called the horse died in a few hours. Death due to overdriving." --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p1

Lumber Boycott Broken
Cattletsburg, KY - A. M. Stratton, of the river timbermen, organized a boycott against the Cattletsburg monopoly.  --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p1

The Tables Turned
Police Inspector Whitehouse at  No. 6 police station arrested Henry Beringer for "general wickedness", an accusation made by his wife Mrs. Henry Beningrer and her son Albert Turney of No. 410 Frankstown ave. Henry Deringer then told police that his wife and step-son had beaten him because he would not give them $15 to buy a watch. He was released and Turney was then locked up.  --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p1    
***Henry's name was spelled numerous ways in the newspaper article

A Bloody Husband Adjudged Insane
Elyria, OH - Wm. Worcester, the Oberlin man who tried to brain his wife a few days ago and then terribly commit suicide was today declared insane and taken to the Toledo asylum by Sheriff Lord.  --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p1

Another Suspect Arrested
McKeesport, PA - Wm., Parris, a colored man, was arrested for being one of the men who robbed and assaulted Mrs. Catherine Farrasee. His identity was established by Michael Ward, a grandson of Mrs. Farrasee.  --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p1

Oscar Only Picks Oakum
London, England - Oscar Wilde will serve his two year sentence in Wormwood Scrubbs prison. His heart is weak, and he is compelled to pick oakum. Taylor, his accomplice, takes prison life in a lighter manner.  --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p1


Local Brevities
Birdie Siegert and Jennie Keehan, charged with incorrigibility.
M. E. Hartinger will have hearing on a charge by John Lannon of obtaining board under false pretense.
Charles Eld of 51st Breeds Hill street and Walter H. Wood of 4964 Penn avenue were arrested by Officer Ford for shooting craps.
Walter Beaker charged by his wife Mary, with surety of the peace, was committed to jail by Alderman B. R. Culbertson, of McKeesport.
Louis Bultre Conus, before Alderman King, charged Mike Bages with assault and battery. Both are Poles residing at Point bridge.
Frank Dinglar and John Kiling, commited to jail by Alderman D. C. Hughes of McKeesport, and charged by George M. Fehr with larceny and receiving stolen goods.
James Nolder, 12 years old, son of Policeman Dilsworth Nolder, wen up the river on the barge of J. M. Gusky, and has been missing since Decoration day.
Annie Adley, of High street, had hearing before Alderman P. H. Reilly.  She was charged with assault and battery by Joseph Bravoid, an Italian, of High Street.
  --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p1

Cinderella will be Produced at the Bijou Friday Night
The cast includes: E.C. Shawe, Fred E. Duff, A. Gross, James Bain, W.S. Haddock, M.L. Greiner, M.E.C. Conroy, Margaret Higgins, H. Bernarbett Baxter.
Last names of chorus who will sing Stephen C. Foster's songs (full names are given in the article, and some are hard to read): Brownlee, Brown, Cain, Connelly, Creahan, Conroy, David, Donahue, Gallagher, Geissinger, Gausmann, Hopkins, Hamilton, Heisler, Lighthill, Langsdale, Kelleyt, Martin, Morris, Motts, O'Brien, Morrow, Wittnac, Jenkins, Yingling, Schade, Withrow, Robbins, Rowell, Ringlespani, Serwlanski, Shgarpe, Rodgers, Stafford, Phillips, Boyle, Woodhouse, Evans, Black, Fisher, Minners, Smith, Heisler, Reich, Daschbach, Jope, Handenschan, Frey, McCurry, Clkark, McDonald, Becker, Mark, Hughes, Cupps, Taylor, Garvin, Martin, Labien, Burke, Bream, Malloy, McKee, Carson, Sharpe, Halpin, Lucas, Chartrand, Fleming, Cunningham, Kahill, Halpin, Bennett, Schieb, Zellinger, Carson,Weisberg, Rohe, Spelker, Carney, Prof. Eleting, Tyhurst, Heck, Brownlee, Caruey, Garnett, Edwards, Perry, Schaffner, Bridgeford, Ledger, Doyle, Fiedler, Herbster, Terry, Shearer, Klein, Ramsey, Hetartch, Etling, Martin, Anderson, Meister, Perry, Evans.
Military perfomances: Rising, Duganne, Ruppert, Roberts, Chalmers, Blackhall, Burke,   --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p1

Personalities
W. P. Rend, coal operator, left for Chicago.
Isaac Jackson, clothier, left for New York.
Charles Watt, of Philadelphia, brother of D.M. Watt, superintendent of West Penn RR, and John Pitcairn, brother of Robt. Pitcairn, superintendent of the Pennsylvania RR were visitors yesterday. --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p2

Moving a House
Joseph A. Hoeveler had his house moved from Rebecca street, near Penn, to a point about 1,000 feet south, on the same street. The house passed the residence of John Baum. --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p2
***Interesting details on how they moved the house.

Sanger and Murphy
Trenton, N.J. - Mercer County wheelman races of the national circuit. Manager Shafer,, for Walter Sanger, and Willis B. Troy, Manager for Charlie Murphy, will participate in three one-mile races on June 29 wth Chairman Gideon's permission. --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p2

John Keating Dead 
John Keating, proprietor of the famous four-mile road house, on Perrysville avenue, passed away, surrounded by his family and attending physician L. H. Hazzard of Allegheny. Formerly was in the saloon and restaurant business at 38 Federal street, Allegheny. --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p2

Hoping for the Best
Elroy E. Clarke, a clerk at the Pittsburgh locomotive works, and who lives in Bellevue is missing from his home. A year ago, he married Miss Haskell, daughter of W. D. Haskell, a retired lumber merchant. --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p2


On a Fishing Trip
A party composed of Justice Shiras, of thr US supreme court, Judge Hawkins, of the county courts, and his son Richard, John B. Jackson, president of Fidelity Title & Trust company, and H.S.A. Stewart left last night for Canada. --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p2

Closing Session of the Slavs
The election of honorary members was followed by a vote of thanks to their president, P. V. Revniauck. --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p2

Obituary Notes
Mrs. James Dugan died yesterday at residence of son-in-law E. E. Jenkins, Lyric avenue, East End. Survived by children, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. W.W. Simons, of Wilkesbarre; W.A. Dugan, James Dugan and Jennie Dugan. --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p2

Got Hot Waffles - Served in the Newest and Most Expeditious Style Possible.
The gasoline stove in Gustave Baker's waffle wagon blew up with a terrific explosion on 31st street last night. Fragments of the stove, together with a shower of dough, fell in every direction. Officer Kinney had his uniform spoiled and got some of the hot mass down his neck. --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p2

What Ails You?
This is an advertisement for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It is endorsed by Mrs. Mary Mott, of Raven Rock, Pleasants Co., WV, A likeness of Mrs. Mott was included in the advertisement.  --The Pittsburgh Press, June 2, 1895, p2