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Newspaper

Pittston Gazette

Location

Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1902

Page

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Dynamite destroys home in Frogtown strike incident

The home of John Wachs on Censor street Frogtown was blown by dynamite at about 3 am. A hole a foot in diameter blew through the side door jamb and windows broken. Family and nearby workers were awakened frightened. no culprit named though neighbors link to strike sympathizers and a couple of men in the area. Police investigated as curious crowds gathered.

John Wachs Censor Street Frogtown Wachs Butler Jone Mecca Toome

Schmaltz Proposes Hie Team Matchup With Mixed Roster

Fragmentary sports item cites Manager Schmaltz proposing a combined team roster including Brest Chmalta Edward Schimaltz Jacob hngalts Peter Schmaltz John Ruane Iines Moran John Golten Peter Tou raul Tout and Radwant Garvin. Mentions umpire scoring and a possible involvement of Frank nuhard from Scranton to staff a game. Additional clutter references brands and local ads.

Schmaltz Simon ‘Ons H.schmaltz e"Tirothers Brest ‘Chmalta Eiward Schimaltz Jacob Hngalts Peter Schmaltz John Ruane Iines Moran John Golten Peter Touraul Tout Radwant Garvin Pluto Mata Anta Acon Pickien Giles Rogers Couch Orth Maint Percy” Bridge

Agitation Grows Over Dirty Money Circulation

A progressive campaign targets dirty currency amid sanitation concerns. Banks and department stores move to retire contaminated paper notes, with Atlanta banks opening women’s departments and paying out new currency. Financial visitors urged to avoid worn bills, while officials consider meeting demand for fresh notes to protect public health.

Ohio Detment Atlanta Ike Kely Washington

Kodol Promote Relief Cited by Viola Town Resident

To my friends. I was troubled with my stomach for several months. Upon being advised to use Kodol, I did so, and words cannot tell the food it has done me. Geo. W. Fry, Viola Town. Kodol cures all stomachs and bowel troubles. Indigestion, dyspepsia. Farrer, Peck & Roberts.

Geo. W. Fry Viola Town Farrer, Peck & Roberts

Local residents recalled in Pittston and Brooklyn notes

Personal notices list Miss Jeanie Fox of Carbondale and others from Pittston, Scranton and Brooklyn. The column mentions relatives visiting, vacations, and career updates, including plans for sales work and connections to the International Correspondence Schools in Beranton, with several names and towns noted.

Jeanie Fox Carbondak Faye Wi Ison Misa Hien Willams Parson Leek Andrews Sidney Park New Hartfont Con Mitchell Sotie Ana Srandetiiien Willie An Kiva Mottatt Dorothy Hutchinson Iohavon Areet Hare Tyukhannock Tomanson Tani, Jr Stanford Conn Avril Grho Neorks International Correspondence Schools Beranton Ganvassing le Jung Cont Mtrena Brooklyn Thin Af Rat Vist Pittston

Local Gleanings Spur City Meetings and Events

St Josephine council to meet in regular session Thursday evening at St Aloysius hall with a special W B I meeting announced. Various church, civic, and parade events planned. nightly gatherings, socials, and a Prohibition convention slated for Nay Aug park. A late note reports a suicide in Nicholsom, and bids called for Central Labor Union privileges at Oregon Grove. Movable features include a battery anniversary at Nay Aug, a Monockonock Club outing, and Howe's new moving pictures collection coming to town.

St. Josephine St. Aloysius Hal St. Aloysius At &Otdock Leven First Presbyterian Ehnreh Division 20 Wilkesbarre Keystone Hall John's Lawtheran Fehured Lawn Black Diamond Tra Ferra Crete Upper Jnrith Searte Sungchuana Tsp Yan Town Wintson Forte Wall P. A. Burke Brownie Con Elis Geo. Curtis Nicholsom Auleide Lackawanna County Nay Aug Park Deranton Lafternoon C. Swallow Lee Crumbine Hames Oliver Wilkesharre Aaron Oliver Hughestown Chas TR Oliver Amtery M Sehooley’s Battery Scranton A. Tegonner Harvey Monockonock Club Joseph Judge Ambrose Whalen Ave Jenkins Robert ‘Corcoran Patek Cauley Martin Hart Delaware H. Howe Bert Howe

Two Men Shot At Edgerton Colliery Near Carbondale

Reports from Nesquehoning and Edgerton indicate a grave strike era incident with two guards, Ingerton and Patrick Sharp among leaders, as a patrol at the Edgerton colliery near Carbondale ends with Conley losing an eye and Brossan wounded, shots fired from ambush during early morning duties. The mine faces potential resumption delays amid security and washery repairs as authorities and troops stabilize the area.

Nesquehoning Patrick Sharp Ingerton Carbondale Temple Iron Company Fnally Conley Brossan Tex Scranton Goney Hea Brossan Orther Lehigh Valley Company Gazette Winchester Warnkes Jacob Pardee & Co Cranstry Ceolllers Hazleton Baer Reading Mitchell Philadelphia Ca Teview Sehuynall Aong Tremont New York Hiladelphie

City Fathers Celebrate Lakeside Banquet and Games

Pittston city officials enjoyed Councilman Day with a Riverside park start, a Wilkesbarre Wil Wyoming Valley Traction ride to Harvey’s Lake, then a night of dancing led by Elite orchestra. Events included sprinting and walking races, quiet contests, and a championship canoe or quest game won by the Tarter team 1 00.

Riverside Park Harvey's Lake Orly Wright Wilkesbarre and Wyoming Vally Traction Company Counelimen Sity Ofielats United Aes Wilkesbarre Onta Lke Mowers Charles O'Brien Kehoe Kenny Charles Omimel Roger Hines George Buss Tur

Railway ties and safety measures on modern railways

The article notes railways as a cheap transport mode with safety efforts like warning signals and maintenance. It mentions central rail lines using steel and asbestos restrictions and calls for more passenger safety measures while highlighting limited earnings for management. China’s rail developments and broader welfare implications are touched on.

China Central Lawlor

Uncle Sam's Hen Hunt Seeks a Steady Conscientious Worker

A garbled note suggests a story about a United States geological survey seeking a reliable and diligent employee. The unusual text hints at a metaphorical hunt for a dependable hen as a symbol, with fragmented references to Baltimore and Americas. Details are unclear and partially unreadable.

Baltimore Americas United States Geotoglc Survey

Letter of Advice Promotes Johne Mest Remedy

A letter from Mrs Franela of Philip's Home for Industrious Boys praises Father John Mest as the best remedy for bronchial troubles and consumption, claiming permanent relief and warning against patent nostrums. The note emphasizes strength restoration and cautions about nerve-weakening drugs. Also noted are local sports updates: West Pittston and Sayre Switchmen games and other team results from recent matches.

For Sale and Help Wanted Items in Local Classifieds

A jumble of classifieds lists items for sale and help wanted. Entries include a two horse wagon with four inch tires, brass monglers wanted, a room for rent in Gazette building, a warm furnace for sale, and an ad to apply at Henry Wray & Co. The page also mentions theater news, a play booking, and a One Minute Cough Cure remedy advertisement.

J. B. Pat Heron & Co Henry Wray & So Mit Street Rochester Gazette Uilding Gazette Areo John Llewellyn

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