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Pittston Gazette

Location

Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1906

Page

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Ex-Mayor Stuart Aims at Pennsylvanian Gubernatorial Bid

Philadelphia observers report ex-mayor Edwin S. Stuart gaining support from Senator Penrose and Philadelphia backers as the Republican state convention nears Harrisburg. Penrose remains noncommittal while urging the strongest candidate, with Watres and Thompson coordinating to block Stuart’s nomination. The convention likely decides the ticket, with platform pledging Roosevelt reforms and anti trust enforcement.

Mnnadelphia Edwin S. Stusst United League Penrose eeMayor Stuart Penrose Wohl Har Haburg Tvho Washington Alf Stuart Republican Water Convention Stuart Ayallah al Bation Harrisburg Pentone Hoosevelt White House Insylvania Bell Watres-Thompson Colonel Watres Thomp ¢Son Watres Thompson Allegheny County Wattellegheny David H. Lane S Atill Lackawanna County Isac B. Brown Erie County Roosevelt States of Theodore Roosevelt Pennsylvania Cpartment of Justice

Coal Deal Concluded Between Avoca and Clarence Coal Firms

Rumored merger of Avoca Coal Co and Clarence Coal Co with Erie system confirmed. Avoca and Clarence are now branches under Pennsylvania Coal Co and Hillside Coal and Iron Co respectively, with New York as the closing hub. Avoca to operate under General Superintendent Inglis, retaining its name. Clarence collieries under General Superintendent Peterson, overseen by Hillside’s B D Cary.

Avoca Coal Co Clarence Coal Co Erie Coal System Pennsylvania Coal Co Hillside Coal and Iron Co New York Avoca Inglis Pennsylvania, Joa Company W. L. Peterson Clarence B. D. Cary

Mine Guards Wounded in Ambush at Glenn Run Mines

In Stoubenville Wooster area last night two guards and two miners were shot and seriously wounded during an ambush while guards were en route from Plum Run to Bradley as preparations to restart the Glenn Run Coal Company mines proceeded. An estimated 63 guards faced an attacking force of about 250. Major F. Gerlach’s detachment was alerted to move to Dillonville as orders were awaited. The report also notes local prison terms for arson cases and a separate incident involving a bedtick hanging attempt.

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Cananea Crisis Ended Amid Martial Law and Disarmament

Cananea returns to normal after two days of fighting between Americans and Mexican strikers. Governor Ysabel proclaims martial law as Colonel Kosterlisky and General Torres curb violence with Mexican rurales. Volunteers from Bisbee depart after aid, while wages and troop movements shape the uneasy ceasefire.

Bisbee Aziz Cananea Naco Ysabel Sonora Kosteriisky Kosterlisky Torres Greene

City of Mexico Quiet Over Cananea Affair

City of Mexico reports no public excitement over the Cananea riot though concern is shown by Americans that trouble might spread. Some censure of Consul Galbraith for his stance, claims that more Mexicans than Americans were killed or wounded. Troops at Fort Huachuca may be recalled. Washington denial of cross border action unless ordered. Desperate fighting reported between Mexican rioters and guards near the Greene Consolidated Copper camp.

Arta Cananea Konteriaky Lve Farlex Magdalena W. c. Greene Kosteringy Yaabel Yellas Entaea Fou Rinning Arizona Rangers Bisbee City of Mexico Cani Yonsul Galbraith Colonel Greene Hue Luis B. ‘Torres Sotora George William Metcalf Mexico Washington Neo Atin Hopking Greene Consolidated Copper Company

Medals Awarded at Washington Camp Anniversary

Washington camp 257 P S of A held a meeting marking its 22d anniversary. charter members George W Stanaback C S McCracken William Radelite Charles Keane and Frank Poor received medals. 21 year members Dr J B Mahon William Nicholson and J Hawk spoke, with Rev Dewitt and Longmaker addressing.

Washington S. of A George W. Stanaback C.S. McCracken William Radelite Charles, Keane Frank Poor Plymouth J.B. Mahon Wilam Nicholson J. Hawk Scranton Dewitt Longmaker Mahon Washington Camp G. A. Rt

Baseball Results and Standings from National and American Leagues

Baseball results across leagues include Brooklyn 8 Boston 1 and Cincinnati over St Louis in late games. Standings show Chicago and New York atop the National League, with Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati trailing. American League leaders include Detroit, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Cleveland. Eastern League notes Newark and Toronto results, plus Montreal and Rochester standings. Additional items cover Panama delegates, Boston medical convention, Jersey insurance probes, and other national briefs.

Brooklyn Boston Alintyre Seamon Bergen Pfeffer Oxen Chicago Pittsburg Pfelater Moran Philippe Phelps Cincinnati-Cincinnati Bt. Louis Welmer Livingston Hoeldketter Gan Security St. Loui Cincinnati Jubot Grady New York Cincinnatiis Philaphta Us Boatom St. Toule Detroit Molen Ehmidt Delty O'Connor Detroit Philaphia Cleveland Louis Newark-Newark Toronto Joe Providence Baltimore Jersey Provence Neware Montreal Rochester

Cassatt Returns Home to Aid Penn Railroad Inquiry

Philadelphia dispatch reports A J Cassatt president of the Pennsylvania Rally and Co arrived home and promised a thorough board investigation into matters disclosed during the Interstate Commerce Commission hearings. He said officers may face action if found guilty, stressing no favoritism in rates and that coal car distribution and stock ownership will be examined.

Philadelphia A. J. Casnatt Pennsylvania Rally and Co Str. Cassatt Pent Jivania Railroad Co Interstate Commerce Commission Arges Cassatt Howev Ito

Biking act provokes railroad reform debate

The Biking act is said to have upended El Al Herou system and rooted opposition among veteran railroad men. Management is praised for removing political entanglements and curbing corruption, while the press blames anti corporation sentiment for hindering rail progress and broader economic growth.

Senator Gorman Dead After Heart Attack in Washington

Senator Arthur P. Gorman of Maryland died at his Washington home after a heart attack. He had suffered a series of attacks while state and national figures noted his long career from a young page to U.S. senator. The Senate adjourned at 12:10 in his memory as details of his life and rise in politics are recounted.

Washington Goraman Smilar Charles W. Brown Gorman Senate Senator Gorman Maryland Arthur Pue/Gorman Howard County United States Senate Roosevelt Goman Internal Revenue Grantnd Henry Gassaway Davis J. Elkins Davis Laue Fel

Revelations on Chicago Meat Packers Stir Roosevelt Action

Washington June 4 President Roosevelt cites a special report by Charles P. Neill and James B Reynolds detailing revolting sanitary failures at Chicago packing houses. He urges immediate drastic federal meat inspection and threatens to bar foreign markets if Congress does not act.

Washington, D.C Chicago Charles P. Neill James B. Reynolds New York Congress Roosevelt

1600 San Francisco pupils graduate after disaster

In San Francisco 1600 pupils from multiple schools received diplomas on a unique ceremony staged near the park bandstand. Mayor Schmit distributed the diplomas as 20,000 spectators watched a memorial of the recent disaster with many schools ruined. Dr Leighton Beard preached his farewell sermon in Boston and will join the Pennsylvania Bible Society. Karen’s verocipeness and Irish at Krise’s, Harashell crabs at Britigan’s.

San Francisco Ely Come Rome Schmit Beard Boston Baston Leighton Brainard Union Presbyerian Church Pennsylvania Bible Society Philadelphia

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