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Newspaper

Pittston Gazette

Location

Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1903

Page

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Bloodshed and riot flood Indiana along with currency talks

Rioting and bloodshed fill the streets of Whitney Indiana as Servians and Hungarians clash at the Standard Oil plant. Three men are seriously injured and many arrested. mobs use clubs bricks and stones while police struggle to control the unrest. In other notes, Senate Finance subcommittees meet with President Roosevelt on currency bill features as Paris tunnel victims are buried and a public ceremony honors the dead.

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Jamaica Hurricane devastates Kingston and Jamaica

Destructive hurricane sweeps Jamaica causing at least seventy deaths and massive damage. Five ships driven ashore near Port Antonio, banana industry crippled, and Kingston area construction and utilities severely damaged. Estimated losses reach ten million dollars amid widespread wreckage and disrupted transport.

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Battle Ship Hits Rock Off Bar Harbor Amid Fog

Reports from Bar Harbor Maine August 13 describe the battleship Massachusetts striking a rock near BRE Rock while the North Atlantic squadron under Rear Admiral Barker moved toward Long Island Sound. The ship listed water intake from two bow damage but could proceed. drydocking and repairs were planned. The incident occurred during a war game preceding a Roosevelt Moody Dewees inspection.

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Struck by British shot during futile chase on Lake Erie

The Canadian revenue cutter Petrel pursued the American vessel Silver Spray near the lake’s line after accusing it of poaching. Twenty shots were fired, striking the silver spray’s pilot house and cabin but causing no fatalities. Captain Chau escaped across the riding line and will report to Washington, claiming he sought drift nets.

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Balloon project linked with Arctic voyage described

A special dispatch notes an Arctic Mackenzie basin trek by a mining prospector who reached the Arctic Circle Monday with a portion of Andre’s balloon. The prospecting party spent four years following the Mackenzie river to the polar region. The report ties this to the Andre balloon construction effort. Bryan Buys High Steppe Team sold for about $1200, a Milwaukee deal connected to the Elma show.

Wmrom Alesip St. Paul Bryan

Children’s Wear Sale Highlights Bargains and Textiles

Advertises a wide sale of garments and fabrics including 20 boys' summer wash suits, gauze vests, seersucker underskirt, ladies’ corsets, fancy lawns, percales, shirt lists, turnover jars, ready made dresses, muslin crawlers, Nottingham lace carriage stock. Emphasizes low weekly prices and bulk lots with strong value claims.

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Grocery sale notes list jars and beverages details

Fragmented ad lists pint and jelly jars several sizes and prices. Mentions root beer blends and beverages, with Rubber lids and fruit jars. Includes partial brand notes and unit prices, blends, and packaging references.

Goren Rans Bros Ihe Boston

Shoes Ad Promises Value and Up-To-Date Styles

A local retailer markets shoes as a leading option for buyers. The ad urges customers to see the store before purchasing, claiming best value and up-to-date footwear selections.

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