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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1905
Page
1
Fragmented prose explores how spider webs appear in tales from Jewish and Arab lore to the Prophet era and biblical narratives. It mentions Hubert Bruce, David, Saul, and the hegra while weaving connections to cultural legends and beliefs. The text also lists couples from Avoca Plainville and Tavseen bord.
Testimony in Jerome inquiry alleges Equitable Mutual and Prudential joined to curb life insurance ads. Richard Wighfinai says the move aimed to stop magazines from carrying large insurance solicitations. Dr. John P. Munn admits receiving agent commissions on a $100000 policy. Henry B. Stokes notes salary and a 3 percent annual profit share for executives.
Mayor McClellan discussed appointing retired General Theodore Bingham as police commissioner to succeed William Meadow. Bingham, born 1856 in Andover Connecticut, famed engineer officer, later served custody of public buildings and grounds in Washington, with a long U.S. career and connections. He recently recovered from a duty-related accident that left him injured and retired.
The bureau chief Dr. B. T. Gatlo notes extended cooperative work with the agricultural states and territories. School garden programs grow. about 178,000 acres are diverted to plant-raising experiments. Breeding and seed testing advance, including sugar beet projects and grapevines under new experimental aims.
Reports from joint committees show Northern and Cumberland Presbyterians nearing formal union, with assemblies in May 1906 to ratify the agreement. Separately, Captain Mogg notes Amundsen’s Northwest Passage voyage faced shallow depths, while news from St Louis reveals a millionaire’s daughter eloped with Eduard Scharrer.
Bishop Hudor admits severing from Rome to head the Independent Polish Church in Plymouth. Testimony centers on his authority over the Plymouth church as Rev. Davidowski seeks to stop him from officiating. Next hearing set for next week amid disputed church control and property arrangements.
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