26 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1902
Page
1
President Roosevelt left Boston after breakfast at the Hotel Touraine and proceeded by special train from North Station at 9:20 a.m. to continue a triumphant tour. Carriages awaited the party as they arrived in the city, with enthusiasm noted in multiple cities along the route.
Newport reports artillery practice in preparation for joint army and navy maneuvers began near Fort Adams, causing a morning rumble and startling residents. The event, part of broader regional activity, coincides with tobacco price conference plans and various regional news items from Aug. 26.
London reports, via Liverpool Daily Mail, that Cunard subsidies may be adjusted to keep ships British operated. Morgan negotiating to join, aiming to curb American control. Leyland Line’s Wilding set as general manager as British center persists in Liverpool.
OCR captured chaotic sports and world news items. Detroit and Philadelphia split twin bill while Baltimore and Chicago pressed. Abroad, reports describe Combes’ resignation and Kruger talks, with Moltke and de Wet referenced amid wartime dispatches.
The Vanderbilt clan hosted a lavish fete in Newport with a canvas structure as a theater, elaborate floral decor, and a stage with a Wild Rae production. Attendants included Duchess of Samborough and Adel Oliver II Belmont, while Miss Marie Callio played Vera Von Lab. The event featured boxed seats, midhall entertainment, and a supper served by sherriffs after the show. William and Walker and their wives also attended. Casey died at his son George S. Casey’s home aged sixty one. He served in the Civil War and supported Lincoln.
An iamond letter reveals a push to erect a Hamilton and White memorial monument to safeguard Dr Andrew D White's Pine Arts paintings. The plan seeks 12 000 to fund the monument, with bids to hire a top sculptor.
Washington reports hopes to curb the cholera outbreak in the Philippines have faded as the typhoon season begins. Only light rains have fallen, unable to stem the spread of cholera germs. Surgeon General Wood warns no major improvement is expected until heavier storms arrive.
Pennsylvania Railroad announces round trip excursion tickets to Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City Ocean City Anglesea Avadon Willwood and Holly Beach for 5 00 with return by Sept 8 from Scranton Wilkes Barre Nescopee and other stations. Stopovers allowed Philadelphia departures via Nesco transfer at 829 am. Also reduced rates to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo for National Association of Letter Carriers meeting with tickets valid Aug 20 to Sept 3 and return by Sept 3. Printing notes include additional local ads and Republican primary notices for Sept 6 1902 in Pittston and Eagle Hose hall.
Grocery list style ad noting Brennan and Roberts offer Best Patent Flour at 4.25 for 20 pounds sugar at 1.09 per pound cheese fall cream 1 pound root beer bottles in dozen quantities 60 quarts root beer bottles 8 for Hires root beer Arbuckle Coffee Lion Coffee.
Storewide sale highlights gauze vests sunshades sunbonnets underskirts muslin drawers ribbons summer corsets window shades and boy waists at unusually low prices across sizes and colors with emphasis on value and variety for a basement sale event.
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