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Pittston Gazette

Location

Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1905

Page

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Peirce Orchestrates Peace Envoy Transport Plans

Herbert H. D. Peirce talks with Baron Komura and M. Witte in New York as peace envoys prepare for Oyster Bay voyage aboard cruisers. Russians discuss launching a loan with Wall Street banks, signaling potential financial support for peace efforts amid ongoing negotiations.

New York Herbert H. D. Peirce Tate Roosevelt Oyster Bay Cameron Melt Winslow Bay M. Witte Baron Komurs Peirce Baron Komura Waldorf St. Rosis Peiree New York Yacht Club East Twenty-fourth Street Taco

Italian Prisoner Attempts Break From City Jail

An Italian debtor in jail at the city hall caused a disturbance last night by pounding on his cell door seeking release. Officer Connell found him exhausted behind the door around 10 pm and provided water before the incident subsided with no further noise by morning.

Connell

Fatal mine accident hinders Chamber operation today

A large piece of top coal fell in a Delaware and Mugen mine chamber this morning, crushing several men and killing at least one worker. Crew and rescue teams responded, with reports of injuries and ongoing efforts to stabilize the scene as authorities and families await further details. The incident prompted public concern over mine safety and the ease of access for rescues.

Delaware & Mugen Davie Serena Rene Coher Warren Ahd Speier Reece Tineer Warren Aeer

Herrick Raps Pool Selling in Ohio Race Tracks

Governor Herrick denounces pool selling on Ohio race tracks and vows to enforce the law. He vetoed the Chisholm pool bill on April 25, 1904, citing moral concerns still held today. An earthquake in Lahore kills nineteen with houses crushed by falling rocks. DeWitt's Little Early Risers touted as effective for various ailments.

Herrick Columbus Ohio Tam Lahore British India Kalu Mandi Cary DeWitt

Fever Flares In Louisiana Naval Standoff

chaotic dispatch from New Orleans details state actions to block suspected armed incursions by Mississippi and Cuban or federal forces. governors Blanchard and Vardaman coordinate quarantine, naval checks, and law enforcement while ships, cutters, and river boats confront navigable waters rights. interment, pallbearers, and services accompany notices for local figures during a period of regional tension.

Kew Orlean Louisiana Patel Storuara Orleans Partes Vardaman Lovlan Traine Wadia Marine’ Howpital Service Blanch- Bid Winona Haw Mises New Orleana de Wandin New Oran United States Sarantine Shreveport Texan Letra PR Cudoarish Watt

Russians Surrender Amid Train Blockades Across Parish

Reports describe shotgun guards halting passenger and mail trains at Calcasieu's eastern boundary, forcing some passengers back to New Orleans or north and east. City health data note 492 deaths and 60 foci to date, with Italians heavily affected, while officials plan a citywide cleanup.

Calcasieu New Orleans Allway United States City Board of Health

Celebration Vier Pesan at Fair and the Central Figure

Sault Ste. Marie Michigan hosts four commemoration exercises in the government park beside the ship Amal as part of the semicentennial opening of the St Marie ship canal linking Lake Superior to the lower lakes. Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks delivers the central address, praising U S Canada cooperation and urging peaceful, neighborly relations while noting shifts in commercial power and the hope for peace amid international parleys.

Sault Ste. Marie Mich Government Park Amal St. Mary Ship Canal Lake Superior Addreses Charles W. Fairbanks United States Dominion of Canada Canada Roosevelt Amerieaning Orient

Sage Celebrates His Eighty Ninth Birthday At Long Island

Russell Sage turns eighty nine and hosts a quiet birthday at his Ocean avenue country home between Woodmere and Cedarhurst, Long Island. Mrs Sage and staff prepared the residence while Sage rested to enjoy the celebration with a small group tonight.

New York Russell Sage Mr. Sage Ocean Avenue Woodmere Cedarhurst Long Island Mrs. Sage Dr. Welsh

Fatal Wreck and Deaths Reported in Aug 4 New York Cable

On August 4 at Quarantine Bay the steamer Neusese arrived from Galveston and three crew members plus one passenger were sent to Hoffman Island for health observation. Also in Buffalo, NY, Hon John Laughlin, former State Senator, was found dead in bed.

Sneta Quarinaen Ateerage Passengger Galveston Hoffman Island Buffalo Pend N.Y John Laughlin

Board Supports Removing Eighth Grade from Jefferson Bullain

The school board votes in favor of eliminating the eighth grade from Jefferson Bullain, resolving to concentrate seventh and ninth graders in the Lancoln Building, affecting Pittston. The decision follows concerns about grade distribution and facility use.

Jefferson Bullain Pittston Lancoln

Teachers weigh change in eighth grade location at city schools

The teachers committee of the city board discusses centralizing the eighth grade in Lincoln Building, eliminating the eighth grade from Jefferson Building in Upper Pittston. Opinions split among upper end residents and taxpayers, with some opposition citing travel inconvenience for eighth graders. The supervising principal backs consolidation, and no decision has yet been made as advisement continues.

City Board of School Control Jefferson Building Upper Pittston Lincoln Building T. Walsh Pitston Jefferson Ing Sharp's Market

Chicago Cash Meat Market ad markets spring specials

SPECIAL NOTICES Fresh vegetables at a fashion's, ice cream, wholesale and retail Mosalck's offers 20 percent discount at raseen's Jewelry Store Young and Tender picks for spring Lamb Veal Chickens and popular meats arrive prime beef pork smoked meats bologna pig feet tripe etc The Chicago Cash Meat Market on N Main opposite William St promotes value for money.

Chicago Cash N. Main Wiliam St

Graft Uncovered at Philippines Military Medical Depot

Washington reports a Manila discovery of large scale graft at a military medical supply depot. Falsified tic books hid shortages over four years totaling at least 100000 dollars. Officials were discharged or imprisoned, with several clerks convicted for stealing surgical instruments and related items. Confessed schemes suggest a far broader fraud involving hospital corps personnel and old employees.

Washington Manila William Reeves Paul L. Stangle Strawser Stonebreaner Hospital Corps Philippines

Foley's Kidney Cure Advertisement Claims Health Benefits

A dated advertisement advises that good health relies on functioning kidneys. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy that cures kidney and bladder disease, strengthens organs, and prevents Bright's disease or diabetes if taken early. Houck's drug store and H. H. Tinker are named as suppliers.

Foley's Bright Foley Houck H. H. Tinker

Special Reductions on Summer Underwear and Petti Coats

Special reductions to close stock for tadten fund children. Assortment at very low prices and marked down Black Petti coats in lace quality at 10 cents per pair. The celebrated FP Corsets guaranteed not to break for sale here at Clara Wagner's, 188 Main.

Tadten Fund Clara Wagner

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