Pittston Gazette highlights topographic survey plans and local politics
The Pittston Gazette reports on Pennsylvania topographic and geologic surveys funded for mapping areas near York, Gettysburg, New Holland, and Warren, plus a political edition detailing Lenahan and Raeder factions in Luzerne County. The piece notes public work goals, local opposition, and upcoming Democratic candidacy announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Star Survey Commission
G. W. McNees
Messrs
Richard KR. Hise
Beaver
Andrew 8. McCreath
Harrisburg
Federal Survey
Lancaster
York
Warren
Clarion
Allegheny
Tuller
Crawford
Adams
Armstrong
Westmoreland
Jefferson Indiana
Daphin
Mercer
Robert D. Cummin
Messia
W. Claebaugh
H. D. Hiton
J.H. Wetzel
CM. Witton
Gettysburg
Foxburg
Freeport
C. C. Massett
Duncan Hannegan
New Holland
BB. Clark
I. M. Flecker
Middletown
Sewickley
HL. Johnston
R. 8. Deemer
J. J. Lawrence
Me. BW. Macreary
F. M. Hutchinson
Claran
Zerne Democrats
Reau
Department
John T. Lenahan
James Shea
Wilkesbarre
Shea
Boss Lenahan
Feman
Raeher
Ander
Raeder
Lenahan
Allon
John
Mr. Taeder
Congress
Over the Teacups and Tangled Tales in a Page
The page compiles witty sketches and anecdotes from American Magazine and Wiener Wits, including verse about aging and romance, a postilion fever cure, a blind women’s aid effort, fire department funding debate, a golfer’s maxim on temper, a tomato soup incident leading to marriage, and a schoolmarm’s quip about The Quick or the Dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Deer House
Doctor
Walter J. Travis
New York Tribune
Last day for Sixth Luzerne GOP nomination filings
Tomorrow is the deadline to register as Republican candidates for the Sixth Luzerne District seat. Attorne y Harry Gordon of Wilkes-Barre must receive registrations by 4 pm. The party fee is 50 dollars. A lively contest is expected with at least six candidates including former Burgess Thomas W. Jenkins and Borough Solicitor W. W. Tilboth of West Pittston. Delegates fight intensifies across the district. Primaries are Monday August 27 with the convention on Tuesday August 28 at Trucksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luzerne
Harry Gordon
Wilkesbarre
Thomas W. Jenkins
W. W. Tl
West Pittston
Excursion specials to Niagara Falls and Saratoga races
The Lehigh Valley Railroad announces multiple round trips and special trains to Niagara Falls with excursions Aug 22 to 24 and post summer trips via Nickel Plate Route to California and the west. Other offerings include Allentown parade day specials, Saratoga races via Delaware & Hudson and Lake George steamers, with details on stopovers and sleeper options. Prices start at around five dollars for family outings, with broad access across routes from Wilkes-Barre Scranton Pittston and surrounding stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Pally
Lehigh Valley
Allentown
Betwen
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Patriotic Order Lane of America
Pennsylvania State Camp
Lehigh Valley Ticket
Saratoga
Take George
Delaware & Hudson
Lake George
Wilkesbarre
Pittston
Scranton
Carbondale
Albany
W. G. Liddle
Trains Schedule Details Pittston Wilkes Barre Scranton 1905
Rail timetable correction outlines Pittston to Wilkes Barre Scranton and Hazleton routes with daily departures and twenty minute intervals. Includes Sunday changes, vestibuled services, through cars, and connections to Philadelphia Baltimore New York readings.
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Pittston
Wilkesbarre
Scranton
Uent
BHAT
Jaya
Jevery
Nay Aug Park
Petersburg
Dun- Lee
Traina
New Jersey Central
New York
Liberty Street
N. R
West 280 St
White Haven
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pittster
Tethichera
Palladelphia
Banton
Reading
Lebanon
Harrisbore
Long Branch
Ocean Grove
Asbury Park
Lenigh Valley Rail Timetable Fragments
Fragmentary OCR lists daily and express rail times and routes between Buffalo New York Philadelphia and Wilkesbarre Waverly and Chicago. Includes multiple departures from Buffalo to New York and Philadelphia and from Wilkesbarre to Buffalo with various local and express services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
New York
Philadelphia
L. & B. Junction
Phila
Waverly
Wilkesbarre
Philadelhia
Dall Vila
Pam
Ta A. Sumetion
Wilkenmere
Puims Amas
Wilkenbarrex
Nestward
Philelphia
Delaware Lackawanna and Western rail company note
Fragmentary OCR mentions Delaware Lackawanna and Western with scattered rail line references and stray place names. unable to confirm full carrier action or date from the readable text.
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Luz Co
William Joseph Peck
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Gazetie
Wyoming Anthra~ Gite
the Gazette
Kdlten
Theo. Hart
Pittston City
Exeter
Hughestown
Pittston ‘Town
Alsmisaal
S J
Aless
Sarah Martyn Wright
American Magazine
Borneo
New York Association For the Blind
Beck
Connetimante Fire Committee
Prida
Veust
Railroad News
Colorado
California
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
R. E. Payne
Treturn
St. H. Payne
Main Street
Hutalo
N.Y
Atlantic City
New
Cape May
Ocean City
Pittsburg
Scranton Busines College
Court House Square
Graham
H. D. Buck
Aim
G. B. ‘Thompson
Antrim
N. Main St
Wyly JR
WiLasansaske
Mazleton
Wilkesharre
Hazleton
Public Square
Lenigh Valley
Pesialcas
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Montross, Ming mm
York, Philadalphie
Basa Eteeet
Orhomberiand
Lacka
Wyoming Valley R.R. Co
Laurel Line
Myers & Cray
Landon Street
Nir Ling Meric
Ste
Wilkesbarre’s Great Department Store
Jonas Long
Swift
Sway
Pride
Rowder
Mason
Vollonial
Miing
Naples
Mason's
Hottom
Wooten
G&e
Hitchner Biscuit Company
Albert Cor
11Th St
University Place
New York City
Browaway
2Rd Street
Department Fores
Albert
Guide
Reading Terminal
Broad Street Depot
Prank M. Scheibley
J. B. Carpenter
Rock Farm
W. H. Kennedy
E. J
Sea Isle City
M- Burt
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