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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
1
Balkan situation worsens as Turkish forces near Bulgaria and Bulgarian government braces for potential invasion. Across Europe war sentiment rises, with measures to mobilize and prepare military forces amid Turkish claims of rights over Bulgaria.
A deadly explosion at a Sydneyite factory in Woolwich killed 14 and injured 13 as five buildings were wrecked. Remains were recovered in buckets. The incident dominates the page with terse casualty figures and grisly detail.
Miss Ella Dis Scranton is mentioned with Weet Pitston today as various local residents travel, marry, or visit. A nine year old boy injures his hand in an accident. Michael McAndrew, town councilman, dies. A wedding in Kingston joins Sarah Curry and Patrick Cassidy with guests from the area. A mine gas explosion at Hallstead culm dump causes a brief blast with no damage beyond coal dust on clothes.
Washington reports reveal charges against former Washington post office cashier Seymour W. Tulloch and irregularities in administration. Inspectorial findings cover June to July 1900 and discuss disbursement issues, appointments, and oversight. Postmaster General Smith pledges a thorough investigation with full public disclosure. Klondike output dips while tonics and tonics advertise widely alongside medical cures and market notices.
London June 18 The Commons cheered Chamberlain as Liberal attacks aimed to wedge him from the premier. Conservatives rallied around his favored trade proposals, signaling a pivot toward retaliation. Balfour’s stance remains uncertain while Chamberlain’s standing strengthens amid questions over royal policy and German press reactions. Osborne readers note recurring city elections and continued municipal turnover.
Washington reports James T. Metcalf, longtime superintendent of the money order system in the post office department, has been removed from office by the postmaster general. The move follows Metcalf’s opposition to the bid of Paul Hernan of Rutherford New Jersey, the lowest bidder by $4 000, and support for Wyn Koop Hallenbeck Crawford Company of New York. Officials say no law violation occurred but conduct bordering on discretion was noted, with Metcalf described as faithful, competent, and honest by General Bristow and Assistant attor ney general.
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