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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1905
Page
1
A faulty ad proclaims men s suits at ten dollars with claims of master craftsmanship and exclusive style. It touts true fit and high quality materials, arguing superiority over made to measure, and promotes a motto of small profits and numerous sales.
Mordecai Brown, famed three fingered pitcher and ex coal miner, leads the Chicago Cubs against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He wins his own game with a seventh inning run set up by Casey’s timely hit after a wild curve by Phillippe. Selee praises Brown as reliable in pinches, noting his coolness and steadiness and his adaptation after losing a finger in mining.
The text discusses the spitball reliance by pitchers and its effects on arms and control. It mentions Jack Chesbro George Mullin Doc White and Harry Howell as players affected or affected by the pitch. It also notes Cleveland pitchers and managers weighing whether to ban the pitch. Additional items include a business notice for Yuseen's Jewelry and a medical ad.
National League results and standings for teams like New York Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia and St Louis. American League results show New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago Detroit Washington with standings. Eastern and State Leagues summary of games and upcoming Grand Base Ball Carnival at Utica Wilkesbarre Scranton Syracuse Albany and other clubs with scores and locations.
The United States Geological Survey seeks input from coal producers to test coal lands and lignites nationwide. Testing aims to determine fuel values and economical utilization. Submissions should note how operators wish to cooperate, with specific handling and shipping rules for coal and lignite samples.
Judge Peckham refuses writ of error to send Mrs. Mogers of Vern onto federal court for her murder case. Governor’s reprieve extends only until June 25 and appeals proceed. Brook Million theater purchase for Flatbush avenue extension signals costly municipal theater venture with tax-assessed value higher than current. Lowther meets Sultan privately in Bex Morocco amid shifting diplomacy. Cornell President Schurman receives 400 dollars from Bryan as part of 10 000 endowment for essays on the Royal Arcanum rate dispute looms in Boston but not seriously affecting Supreme Secretary Robson.
Legal notice states a meeting will be held at the office in Kewanee Indiana to elect six members. Amounts include 509.16 referenced as part of the meeting or payment details.
A notice seeks incorporation of North Exeter Borough from part of Exeter. The court schedules a June 19, 1900 hearing to approve the application and issue a decree. Petitioner W J Hibbs represents the request. a for sale listing by G B Thompson is included.
Speer's Port and Burgundy Wine is advertised as a world-class product from 56 acres of iron-rich soil that imparts a dark red color and medicinal qualities. The copy touts its suitability for families and social events, noting nine years of aging and benefits for females, invalids, and the elderly as it reaches grocers and braguists for sale.
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