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Newspaper

Pittston Gazette

Location

Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1906

Page

2

Local services and contracts in Pittston area detailed

A fragmented classifieds fragment lists services including concrete stone and engineering, rolling van teaming and general contracting in Pittston Pennsylvania. It mentions a contact phone and addresses on Spring Street and GH Rassroua Street with firms or individuals offering concrete, building, curbs, blocks, teaming work and prompt order attention. The text references attorneys and various trades with limited legible names and numbers.

Mmollil APSR Goa Shien P Ais i Prumn PRU Otter Nhtorney-At-Law Morgan, Mide Pittston Coluctions Spring St Rassroua Pittston Marc TL Freoht G Nunnton Rts

Falls From Parachute Claim Four Victims in NY

Four people die in falls linked to a parachute descent by aeronaut Willm Okinson of Little Falls New York. He planned a double parachute descent but abandoned one chute, which collapsed, sending him into telegraph wires near the New York Central tracks, then to rocks and railroad.

Little Falls N. Ys Willm Okinson Johnson Fale New York Central

Love Suit Against Pittsburg Millionaire Shocks Kings County

New York Aug 8 Salt for 500000 damages filed in the supreme court of Kings county by Gilbert T Rafferty’s daughter in law alleging he alienated her husband George B Rafferty s affections. The elder Rafferty’s wealth is estimated at 18 to 20 million while the plaintiff’s fortune is his youth and beauty. He vows to spend all his riches to fight but will not settle. She says she will fight to the bitter end.

New York Supreme Court of Kings County Gilbert T. Rafferty Coke King Pittsburg George B. Rafferty Rafferty

Baseball results and scattered news from New York to Montreal

Baseball results from New York Chicago Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Montreal and other cities are listed with player names and scores. The section also notes police raids, a steamer tragedy survivor accounts, weather events, a lynching threat, Zion City debt, and a murder case with a pending hanging date.

Relief From Heat as Thunderstorm Eases New York

Storm lowered New York temperature from high noon 96 degrees and brought temporary relief to heat struck residents. Seven deaths reported, over twenty prostrations in the city. parks opened as crowds sought air and rest. In Philadelphia, ten deaths blamed on heat with more than twenty prostrations handled by hospitals.

New York Arexo Philadelphia Ang Soroner

Hartje Divorce Trial Ends in Courtroom Clamor

Far Pittsburg August 8 The Hartje divorce trial closed after a vivid address by J Scott Ferguson and a sharp rebuke from John M Freeman who accused Hartje of forging letters. Freeman’s closing stirred the gallery while Hartje sat unmoved as accusations tied him to a alleged plot to tarnish Mrs Hartje’s name. Detectives Stabb and Anderson faced bond hearings on theft charges related to the case.

Attorneya Pittsburg Augustus Hartje J. Scott Ferguson Ferguson John M. Freeman Harte Hartie Tomnes Freeman Saarte Hartje Mary Scott Hartje Tom Madine Frazer Herman Stabb John Anderson F. M. King Edward Harte

Man fined for insult to his dog in Yorkville court

Edward Stoet was fined $10 by Magistrate Wable after striking a man he said insulted his dog Max. The complainant, Ovstreicher, said Roet's fox terrier acted oddly at his store and bit him when he chased it away. the magistrate declined Roet’s offer to bring the dog to court and issued the fine.

New York Edward Stoet Yorkville Court Wable Becase Max Ovstreicher Roet Root Reet

Forfeited Polo Grounds game pits New York Chicago clubs

Dispute erupts as the New York and Chicago National League clubs each claim the third game of the series was forfeited. Umpire Johnstone denied admission, Chicago left, and President Pulliam later ruled the game forfeited to Chicago. Police role disputed, 11,000 spectators.

New York Chicago Polo Grounds Dos Fortelt Emilie Tobnstone Agere McGraw Chance McGraw Strang Sweeney Ween Johnstone Pulliam Harry C. Pulliam National League of Baseball Clubs

Overhead railroad crossings approved in Hughestown borough

The Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company may build a 16 foot clearance overhead crossing over Center Street and a 20 foot wide roadway in Hughestown to connect No 9 colliery with a proposed yard for light car storage. The Pennsylvania Coal Company may also construct an overhead crossing over Parsonage Street with an 18 foot clearance and 40 foot span. Authority provided by Burgess and Town Council with specifications on file. bids must be in by 8 pm Thursday.

Isi James Langan Axe Wyoming Hughestown Center Street Doroush Erie & Wyoming Valley Railroad Company Erie& Wyoming Valley T Road Company Erie & Wyoming Valley Railroad ‘Company Jacob Brodreck, JR Alloat Fred G. Schmal Frank J Pennsylvania Coal Company Pennsylvania” Coal] Company Mughestown Sald Pennsylvania Coal Com Walt Patronage Street Aiden Pennsylvania Coal, Company Jacob Brodbeck, JR Councy Atlont Fred Q. Schmalz J. Stahentr

Untitled fragment on prices and quantities

A brief price fragment lists several numbers followed by quantities. The readable text shows amounts like 15 and 21 with small counts and a higher 330.00 associated with another item. No clear event, entity, or context is identified beyond monetary figures.

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