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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1905
Page
3
Washington reports discuss insurance hazing and Russian Jewish treatment as the Senate debated policy matters. Landis made his insurance bill a focal point, drawing applause and floor reception while other lawmakers questioned committee placements and accountability amid a broader probe of conduct and duties.
New York reports indicate the Hummel trial for conspiracy in the Morse tangle has rested its case for the prosecution with defense to begin tonight. Key witnesses included Charles Dodge and Captain James Morse, detailing large payments and collusion to dissolve a marriage. The testimony traced to Bracken in Georgia and allegations against Hummel and Cohen, with Dodge claiming a $5000 bribe and a second payment of $500 later. Meanwhile in Newark, Duke v Duke tested New Jersey jurisdiction as Lillian Nanette Duke fights the divorce suit on residency grounds.
Albany December 19 about 200 people attended the opening auction sale of state lands in arrears for five years taxes. The land totals about 400000 acres across many counties. the successful bidder will pay the entire indebtedness and take the least land, aiming to recover about 250000 dollars in taxes. The sale will conclude Saturday.
Receipts and prices for hogs sheep and cattle across markets with mixed notes on wheat flour and dairy items. Includes New York police Black Hand reference and a savings deposit interest change effective January 1 1906 with cashier Crane signing.
Democrats negated ward caucuses citywide except seventh where none held. In the Fifth and Ninth wards contests emerged with candidates like James Munley Raward Afuniey Daniel O Donnell in Pieth ward. Alderman Tracy renominated in the Ninth. other ward results show Patrick Poole renominated in First, J McNevin and Mathew Carden in Third, Patrick Connell in Fourth, James McKalg and Michael McHate in Eleventh. The Seventh ward caucus date to be announced.
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