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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1905
Page
2
A promotional note urges readers to obtain an endowment policy from Equitable to secure surplus earnings from youth for use in autumn years, providing comfort and protection during later life. The piece emphasizes mature-year financial security and risk protection through the policy.
Britigan's Cafe at 60 S Main St advertises Little Neck Clams in steam ed stewed fried and raw forms. A lunch special offers 25 cent dinners from 11 to 2 providing a budget friendly dining option.
Giacano Campolio, an Italian section hand, is sought for stealing two gold bars valued at 11900 from a burned express car on the Philadelphia and Reading railroad at Bethayres. He allegedly fled for Naples, with a lookout by his sweetheart who tipped detectives after he refused to take her to Europe.
London reports center on the cow wedding of Prince Gustavus Adolphus, heir to the Swedish throne, and Margaret Victoria, daughter of the Duke of Connaught. Amid Norway Sweden tensions, guests discuss the union as a climate of political strain persists.
Sudden death of Mrs. Waganeth on Scott Street Wilkes Barre due to heart failure after months of illness. Wyoming Valley D A R plans an excursion to Gettysburg Battlefield June 14. John Buck miner Wilkes Barre dies from rockfall after blast. family abroad. City police chief vows to work tramps into city labor. Burke injured in Georgetown squib factory fuse explosion. hand may require amputation. Unknown man found dead near Plymouth buried. coroner's jury instructions. George Gwilliam and wife to begin four month Europe trip. Rev F von Krug sails New York for Europe with family. Various local notes on industry and real estate cases. trial verdict in Foster township land dispute favors plaintiffs. Children’s Cough Medicine One Minute Cough Cure advertised.
State factory inspector Dez money asks mayors of first and second class cities to aid enforcement of the factory inspection law. The Lutheran Synod of Pennsylvania holds its annual meeting at Trinity Church Lancaster beginning Thursday June to ordain ministers, with 360 congregations and 139038 members. Public Printing contracts loom as bidders and officials negotiate terms. Local notices advertise carnival fixtures, athletic games, and business ads for repairs and services.
John A. Acker, a Philadelphia water department keeper, was arrested on a warrant charging conspiracy and bribe taking. The incident, stemming from a supplies department investigation led by Frederick J. Seboyer, promises more city contractor arrests as police and detectives converge on the Water Bureau. Acker awaits a June 16 court appearance after $2,000 bail was set, with officials vowing further actions.
Railroad announcements offer $4.35 round trip to New York via Lehigh Valley, with famed attractions at Coney Island and Luna Park. Also advertised are a four day Canadian Rockies and Pacific coast tour to Portland and Yellowstone associated with the American Medical Association convention, with a $215 all‑inclusive fare from most stations. Special Pullman train departs July 3 from major hubs.
Special train to Denver for the Seventh International Epworth League convention July 6 to 9, 1905 under Genessee supervision. Le Tuttle chairs the committee with Rev crew and secretary John H. Bi. Depart Buffalo July 20 via Wabash, solid running to Denver. Includes tourist and standard sleepers and dining cars. Niagara Frontier party routes chosen by transit committee. low rates and hotel arrangements in Denver. Write for full itinerary and information.
Store advertises Monday Bargains with discounts on various items including corded pleated red skirts, cashmere colored shirts, and women’s shirt waists at reduced prices. A basement find of men’s straw hats from last season is offered, some damaged, with prices as low as 25 cents for stiff bosom shirts, and hints at a mid season sale beginning Wednesday at nine o'clock with a big money saving event.
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