Pittston Gazette History and Circulation Notes
The Pittston Gazette, established 1850 and published in Pittston Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, notes its long continuous operation in the Wyoming Anthracite region. It lists subscription rates, delivery options, and regional population estimates around 1900 including Pittston and neighboring towns within two miles of the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Emablisnea
Wyoming
Pittston
West Pittston
Exeter
Hugheston
Jenking
Hip
Coal mining output and a looming national strike risk
The article notes about 500000 miners in the United States producing 360000000 tons of coal annually, a level that supplies nearly half the nation’s internal industry and transportation needs. It warns no other strike would paralyze business as much, while also discussing the ongoing pure food law legality and the new state capitol at Harrisburg nearing completion with a total projected cost around 4.55 million dollars.
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United States
Philadelphia Record
Porter
Lawrence Oan
Warren
Superior
Supreme Courts of
Pennsylvania
Common Pleas
Harrisburg
Philadelphia Press
Commission
Segalaturo
Science Prevents Balone Fee Fetal Germ Remedy
An advertisement touts Newbro’s scalp antiseptic claiming to fight germs at the hair roots and improve scalp health. It cites Mr. Mannett of Montana as a case who regrew hair after six weeks. Product sold by local druggists with stamp offers for samples and agent listings.
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Newbro
State Capitol's Promising, Prompt Completion Progress
The Philadelphia case shows a costly 24 million effort with no further appropriation, yet the new state capitol is nearly ready. Ground extension plans may address space, while the executive building is slated for removal. The project gains broad approval, with decisive steps expected after recent sessions. DeWitt's Little Early Risers advertised as safe pills.
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Philadelphia
Whittier Poem Reflected in Regency Night Banter
An 1830s tone mix shows Whittier lines about hope and labor beside humorousBelgravia social scenes. Lord Newton-Butler visits a rainy home, the butler and guests sharing a ale, a drawing room raid, and playful chat. A Christmas-shopper tale ends with a shopman quip about fresh eggs and hens cackling on the farm.
Scranton Man Murdered in Columbus Miss
The body of Anthony E. Kelly of Scranton, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Kelly, is expected to arrive tonight. Kelly, a skilled machinist, was murdered and robbed at his Columbus home after coming from New Orleans during the yellow fever outbreak. He had worked in Col umbus for several months and earned large wages. He previously worked in Carbonahine shops.
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Anthony E. Kelly
James Kelly
Scranton
Columbus
Miss
Kelly
New Orleans
Scott's Emulsion Promises Health Gains For All
Advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion is superior to animal fat, nourishing the wasted body. It asserts children and anemic girls thrive on it and that consumptive tendencies gain flesh and strength to check illness progression.
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Scott
Killed on the L V Outoff near St Marys Cemetery
Joseph Mayoski of Avoca was killed returning from church near St Marys cemetery West Avoca on the High Valley cutoff. He and his elder brother were together when a westbound train forced him to step in front of an eastbound freight. his body mangled. His father died at the same spot about a year ago.
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Joseph Mayosk
Avoca
Suryea
St. Mary's Cemetery
West Avoca
High Valley
Death of Dr. Beck in Wilkesbarre
Dr Charles Beck of Wilkesbarre died yesterday after a fortnight with kidney trouble followed by a severe illness. He came from a Revolutionary Philadelphia family and was born there, a Penn College graduate who earned an MD later. He settled in Wilkesbarre over 56 years ago, married Annie Wit in 1834, leaving four children, all graduates of the University of Pennsylvania. His sons include Dr H W Beck and Dr Horace P Beck. The notice also mentions social events and local ads.
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Charles
Beck
Wilkesbarre
Themie Dolson
Philadelphia
Pennsylvan Colleges
University of Pennsylvania
Book
Wile
Kesbarre
Ohh’ Dorrante
First Presbyterian Church
Heck
North Mainstrust
Annie Wit
Tip‘tor
Tures Sona
University of Pennyylvania
Virginia
Benet Parrish
Medan Wincetain
H. W. Beck
Wilt Kesbarre
Horace P. Beck
Jat
Newport
Family Reunion at toill home in Scranton
The Touhivil family held a reunion at Mr and Mrs A A Touhivil's home yesterday. Relatives gathered for a pleasant evening with many attendees including Mr and Mrs J A Pound and children, Beatrice and Dorothy Touhuil, and Margaret Touhuil's family from Scranton.
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Touniihrenanye Delia Curieemas Ounion
Mee
A. Ouniil
Toubil
Ant Mes
J. A Pound
Mey
Natalie
Natalie and Ceona
J. Touhil
Beatries
Dorothy
Wiliam
Tounit
Ton
James P. Tounill
Befanton
F. Touhill
Mary
Allet Toubiit
Charles V- Touni
Leo Tou
Christmas at the Hillington Hospital Delights Patients
Christmas was celebrated at the hospital with officers and staff joining in. Patients received gifts and those well enough shared in the feast. Local friends contributed food and fruit, turkeys, chickens, crates of oranges, and other items for the celebration.
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Illigton Hospital
Mployes
Perons
E. G. Mercur
Pla
Oboyle
Mel
J.C. Kipp
F. Selbel
J. L. Cake
Thomas Mangan
Evans
Hamlins Wizard Oil Advertises Dental Suffering Relief
An old advertisement boasts Hamlins Wizard Oil as a superior medical remedy for internal and external inflammation and nerve irritation. It claims to regulate blood circulation and ward off disease microbes, offering a gentle path to restored health at 60 cents.
Miss Wynn Recovers From Assault Injuries
Miss Maud Wynn a Bendham young woman who was brutally assaulted last Friday night has regained consciousness though she cannot identify her attacker yet. She can describe the man well and several persons are under suspicion. Police believe one man has strong circumstantial evidence and will be brought before Miss Wynn for identification. Dr Stegner says the danger point has passed.
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Mer
Maud Wynn
Bendham
Miss Wynn
Titt
Stegner
Died in church in Scranton through heart failure
Mrs Ann James wife of Plymouth Congregational church janitor Thomas J James Scranton was found dead in a church toilet room yesterday. She assisted her husband in caring for the church and lived at 11 South Hyde Park Avenue. The body was discovered about noon after she failed to return from duties, indicating death from heart failure.
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Ann James
Thomas J. James
Plymouth Coreregational
Scranton
Hyde Park Avenue
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Lord Newton-Butler
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LUT & Browne, Aon
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T. J. Yates
DR. Beck
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M. Mosko- Vite
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Keystone Hall
Blue
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H. J. Tinker
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Matias
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Caristinas
Chyoer Wa Abunda Eyen
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Eaaea
Te Plymouthal Church
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H._H. TINKER
Wwe
Remi LE Sra
Goldsmith’s Bazaar
Lackawanna Ave
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