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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1902
Page
3
A fragmented clipping notes divorce and marriage counts for Indiana, citing 20914 marriages and 8852 divorces in the year ended June 90 1002, amid incoherent references to Missouri Minnesota and Ramsey county, with mentions of a broken legacy of inheritance statutes and constitutional doubts in 1001 3607 and 1008.
Prince Alphonse of Bourbon plans antidueling league in Subgary while King Edward supposedly restrains the vit of King Carlos of Portugal next spring. King Victor Emmanuel signals support. Princess Mafalda’s birth prompts $20,000 to Poundling Hospital and $20,000 to Free Hospital. Moroccan sultan faces dethronement amid armed tribal revolt and calls for his brother to ascend.
A richly illustrated promotion for the Jersey Central Royal Blue Limited trains, detailing parlor cars Empress Czarina Queen Countess and Waldorf Astoria dining cars. Describes ornate interiors Persian inlay Venetian woodwork red and gold ceilings olive green leather and wide observation windows. Also notes booklets from C M Burt and Berry’s Jewelry display plus electric bitters advertisements.
Luzerne County notices report pastors unable to serve due to illness and an attack, a deputy inspector attending a Charleston convention, and a medical society meeting where Dr. Corse will present. Obituaries note Mrs. Allan at 68, Mrs. Crossley injured, and Samuel Edwards’s death. Also mentioned are a horse owner’s stance on racing, a pardon attempt for John A. John, a smallpox case in Kingston with 42 cases, and a coroner’s verdict on a dynamite explosion at a mine. A child cough remedy ad and holiday goods promotion wrap the page.
In a rambling discoursedated anecdotes unfold about criminals and political life. The speaker laments injustice and recalls lawsuits where failures marked the pursuit of power. He questions punishment and wealth, notes racial tensions, and comments on social norms and corruption. The text weaves personal regret with broader critique of leadership and public morals.
Ridboo offers leading shade fabrics at 9 cents per yard and a wide line of table linen napkins linen cloths tray cloths handkerchiefs and gloves. Inspect stock before purchasing for Christmas social functions and leather goods.
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