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Pittston Gazette

Location

Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1901

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Question for Today in Roosevelt Message Teaching

A school suggestion from Indianapolis Superintendent Kendall urges teachers to use President Roosevelt's message as a current history civics and English text. It highlights topics like immigration forestry the Isthmian canal and civil service while warning against personal political commentary. The approach aims to spark public affairs interest in higher grade students.

Kendall Indianapolis President Roosevelt Isthmian Canal

The Burglar at Music Hall Promises Strong Family Appeal

Tomorrow night Music Hall presents The Burglar with The Arkansas Trail and Human Heart. The season’s company under manager Nakeville promises a powerful drama with a tasteful scenic setup and a strong cast including Kennard Mayo Loder and Bair. A second offering The Evil Eye is also advertised as part of the bill with a noted troupe and star performers.

Music Hal Arkansas Arkansas Hs Nakevile Music Hall Yale Dros. Kennard Mayme Mayo Chas. A. Loder Josephine Bair Jgco WW. Kerr Howard West Pittston Bruit Omartmore Candace Duryea D. Kote Sweet Florida Orne T. U. Peace Tiacer Sadat de Bowie Amdo Opp Ferry Bridge

Boy 17 Finds Jeweled Watch At Yaseen's Truck

A 17 year old discovers a jeweled watch at Yaseen's truck near the trolley car. Authorities are investigating the origin of the item as a possible theft recovery. The incident drew attention from local residents and police patrols.

Yaseen's

Peace and temperance union observes nationwide Sunday

The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union plans a national observance next Sunday. The article notes early origins in 1885 with a 1887 Nashville department creation and highlights leadership, aims for peace in heart and home, and cross “Peace Society” collaboration with the Universal Peace alliance. Mention includes memorial day events in Scranton Armory with a large musical festival and prize money, plus local notices on Coal Mine Workers and Kemp’s Balsam.

United States U ‘Woman Christian Temperance Union Nashville Tenn Department of Peace and Artton Tianna J. Dalley Winthrop Center Maine W. CT U W. C. HT. V. Peace Society Woman’ Universal Peace Alliance

Damage cases rushed as council passes several ordinances

Last night’s adjourned meeting saw little business beyond approving minutes. Council read bills for constables serving subpoenas and decided police will handle all papers. Ordinances on damage claims for Ford, Cohen, McGuire, Riley, and Forelock cleared on third reading. Street culvert at North Main street discussed. Lehigh Valley paving settlement noted.

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Dynamite Damages Scranton Streetcar Last Evening

A dynamite cartridge placed on a Scranton track damaged a Devoivre avenue streetcar with ten passengers aboard. the wheel truck and machinery were wrecked but all riders escaped injury. Ten strikers returned to work this week, totaling 24 back on the cars, as labor leaders plan a large meeting and boycott league actions to revive city trade.

Devowre Avenue Scranton Antk

Exeter Borough Health Board Aids Diphtheria Recovery

Exeter Borough notes the health board meeting next Monday. Secretary Mackin reports vigilance on local peddlers from Ply oath. Mackin's children recovering from diphtheria and now out of danger. Van Camp and Cusick return from two day hunting trip with game. Dr Fleming called to Wilkesbarre due to illness of his father, who dies soon after arrival. Father Quinnan assumes parochial duties and settles in new home furnished by parish ladies. In Pitatan two Polish miners at Exeter colliery were slightly injured during simultaneous blasts. one charge exploded unexpectedly. Town council met in postponed session, approving several bills including interest on seconds and $1,000 bonds. Police report late-night disturbances. night watch committee noted.

Peat United Mine Workers of America Browntown Elork Regula Iris Ruben Conte Ron OW Kemp Berry Watenes Boar of Health Mackin Board of Health van Camp Cusick Fleming Wilkesharre Father Quinnan New Ome Pitatan Exeter N. Llebson Rushbrook Coal CO Case

Inquest Sought After Local Man Owen Rady Died

A well known resident Owen Rady died this morning under suspicious circumstances at his Vine Street home. A coroner’s inquest is requested after he received an injection to his arm by a physician the prior evening and collapsed into unconsciousness before dying at dawn. A jury will be impaneled by Deputy Coroner Evans and embalming was paused pending post mortem examination. The deceased, a longtime city resident, leaves parents and a brother Michael Rady and Thomas Dailey. Services scheduled for Saturday at St John’s Church.

Wen Aay Stelock Hone Vine Street Rady Condon Evans Jon Michael Rady Thomas Dailey St John's Church

Powder Theft Ties Contractor to Avoca Arrest

McGowan, contract for Pittston division Rapid Tunnel road, reported powder and explosives thefts from tool shanties. Officer Weathers seized powder from Thomas Dooner’s Avoca residence. Dooner jailed on $1,000 bail. Also reports Scranton line expansion and vandalism during Duryea route testing with several cars damaged but no riders aboard.

Iolen McGowan Weathers Pittston Rapid Thomas Dooner Avoca Booner

Harmful cure claims for rheumatism in old advert

An old advertisement warns readers against rheumatism linked to uric acid and touts Vino as a guaranteed remedy. It recounts a testimonial from Easton resident Robert Walker and claims strong medical backing though details are garbled.

Funeral of the Late Andrew Bryden Largely Attended

The funeral for Andrew Bryden, who died earlier in the week, drew many mourners. Service was held at St John’s RC Church with Rev Father Mearns officiating. The Eagle Hose Company, of which he was a member, led the cortege in blue uniforms. Floral tributes appeared including a large German bouquet and seven flower bearers. The procession proceeded to Market Street.

Andrew Bryden St. John's RC Father Mearns Eagle Hose Company Gremen Wadsworth Mills Fan Kawani Mayo Pall Ea Fem H. Syeet William Willaon Willam Morgan William Jones Myrick Jekes Ohn Rogers

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