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Newspaper

Pittston Gazette

Location

Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1905

Page

2

Oldest Wyoming Anthracite Coal Field Paper Cells Rates

Pittston area paper proclaims itself oldest continuously published in the Wyoming Anthracite region. It lists subscription options 4.00 annually in advance, 0.40 monthly, or 0.10 weekly by carrier. Describes Pittston population and nearby towns within two miles of the post office, with trib uite villages swelling to about 40 000 and notes second class mailing status.

Tite Gazetts Cesaonanea Sou I Wyoming Anthrafite Pittston West Pittston Bonines Exeter Hughestown

Democratic State committee to fix time for state convention

Tuesday, June 27, 1905, reports say the Democratic State committee will meet in Harrisburg to set the date and place for a state convention to nominate a Supreme Court Justice. If a vacancy arises, two justices may be balloted with the minority gaining one. opposition exists to endorsing Judge Stewart previously named by Republicans.

Democratic State Committee Harrisburg Jober Stewart

Endorsements for Herpleide by Competent Judges and Doctors

Letters from two cosmetic professionals in Portland Oregon praise Herpleide as effective for hair loss and dandruff. Hertha A Trultinger of Complexion Booster at Morrison Street and a race factor at 16 Sixth Street endorse the product, with samples offered via The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan. Yates, Special Agent, notes endorsements from beauty doctors and others who recommend Newbrota outs.

Herpleide Hertha A

Weather wisdom and waste reform plus Foley remedy note

A reader emphasizes cooling methods over ice water, slow sipping, and mental attitude in heat. It contrasts New York City waste handling with British towns using refuse for power and lighting. Also mentions farm fertility from liquid sewage and promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a trusted throat remedy sold locally.

New York City Great Britain New York Muntel Her Lin Foley & Con Chicago Foley Houck's Drug Store H. HL. Tinker

When father packs for traveling and the grip

A humorous verse from Good Housekeeping about packing for a trip describes fathers packing habits and the debate over what children and mothers should bring. It blends domestic humor with a travel motif and mentions various ready-to-use items. The text shifts to an obituary of Mrs. Margaret Sabine at 87 in Syracuse, noting her travels and quoting literary asides. It concludes with notes on a new anesthetic in Japan and a promotion for Dr King’s New Life Pills along with local drugstore prices.

Tong Arnica Florence Perry Clark Good Housekeeping Margaret Sabine Yates Hotel Syracuse Sahara Attica Europe Orient Sir Walter Scott Montrose Allan Mey

Water Combine: Scranton Gas & Water absorbs Thirteen Firms

The Scranton Gas and Water Company consolidates thirteen water companies in the upper Lackawanna County area. The merger affects from Scranton’s southern boundary to Forest City’s northern edge a ten mile radius, including Scranton, Dickson, Olyphant, Throop, Winton, Peckville, Archbald, Jermyn, Mayfield, Carbondale, and Forest City, with a population nearing 200,000.

Lackawanna Josolidated Water Co Scranton Gas & Water Co W. C. Scranton Scranton Forest City Dickson Olyphant Throop Winton Peckville Archbal

Dismissal of Pastor by Atlantic Synod

Newark June 27 Rev Henry A Dies formerly pastor of Cambridge and Newmarket Md congregations was dismissed by the Atlantic district of the North American synod of the Evangelical Lutheran church during its twenty second annual conference here Dies left his congregations without explanation. The run on the Dunkirk NY National and Merchants National banks of this city after hours saw both banks honor all claims. Big Gun Firing Too Costly costs of a six inch breech loading coast defense gun at Sandy Hook. Curzon May Resign rumored due to home government decision giving Kitchener control of army in India. Paterson NJ June 27 Henry Eichenrodt United States battleship Alabama bandmaster and his wife commit death by own action in their arms. An examination, the gas

Newark N. J Henry A. Dies Cambridge Newmarket Atlantic District North American Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church Dies Dunkirk Kirk N.Y National Bank York Sandy Hook Proving Grounds Sandy Hook City Hall Park United States Treasury Curzon Mote Lord Curzon Kedleston Lord Kitchener Idia Paterson Foreign Service Henry Eichenrodt United States Alabama

Germany to Make Concessions in Franco German Talks

Berlin reports expect concessions from Germany to France in Morocco negotiations to ease Franco German tensions. Britain’s role in the dispute draws cautious reactions as Belgian fortifications are urged, and some statesmen see Britain favoring war against France. General de Gallifet is quoted saying Britain alone would profit from a French German war.

Ormany France Berlin London Germany Morocco Great Britain Britain General de Gallifet Belgium Paris Antwerp Meuse

Hooker Responds Under Fire From Legislature Transfer

Supreme Court Justice Warren B. Hooker, under state legislature inquiry in an extra session, dismissed charges as baseless. He said attacks were inspired by private interests, defended his conduct as open and proper, and denied defrauding the United States or violating national laws.

New York Supreme Court Warren B. Hooker Beng United States

Pittston Railway Guide Leigh Valery Railroad

Eastward schedules list daily departures from Chicago Buffalo to New York and Philadelphia with multiple express and local services. Notable times include 2:80 a m 10:2 a m 2:49 p m 12 2 p m 4:88 p m 4:66 p m 9:50 p m and 14 60 p m, with connections at L and B junction Wilkesbarre Waverly Buffalo Philadelphia and New York.

Leigh Valery Railroad Chicago Buffalo New York Ins L. & B.don Tocal Wilkesbarre Daily Express Philadelphia Hutte New Yorke Wilkesbarre O Waverly Philadelpia le & J. Junction

Laurel Line Trains Schedule From Pittston 1905

Public notice details the Laurawanna and Wyoming Valley Railroad schedule effective June 1, 1905. It lists daily Pittston departures to Wilkes-Barre and Scranton with multiple daily times, weekly variations, ten minute weekday shifts, limited morning departures, and bagage service notes for Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Nay Aug Park, and Petersburg.

Laurawanna and Wyoming Valley Railroad CO Laurel Line Pittston Wilkesbarre Scranton Land Nour Wilkes Harre Wilkeshirre Nay Aug Park Petersburg

Reading System New Jersey Central Timetable May 14 1905

Corrected timetable from May 14 1905 lists trains west and south from Wilkesbarre, Pittston, and Scranton to Allentown Bethlehem Philadelphia New York and Boston area with through vestibuled trains, parlor cars, and multiple daily departures. Includes Pennsylvania Railroad schedule for Wilkesbarre to Reading Pottsville Harrisburg Baltimore Washington and Pittsburgh, with times, connections, and agents. Also notes United States attorney resignation and Wilkesbarre and Hazelton railway schedule effective May 21 1905.

Reading System NEW Jersey Central New York Liberty Street N. R South Perry White Haven Mauc Allentown Bethlehem Phiphin Baltimore Washington Principal Pointe South Ad Pittston Scranton Wilkesbarre Mauch Chunk Philadelphia Easton Yehmon Harricams Long Branch Ocean Grove Asbury Park Pennsylvania Standard Railroad of America Wilkesharre Hasseton Pottsville Reading Vestiule Hazleton Tailtimore Wittlamaport Pittsburg Lewistown Harrisburg Hellefante Tyrone Pittburg Heneva Buffalo Emporium Junction Sunbury Shamokin Mt. Care F. Harnum City Teket Public Square Wow Atterbury Gen Mer Te Wood GRO W. Boyd

Special Excursions and Park Outings Across the Region

The notice describes multiple special excursion offers by Lehigh Valley and connecting lines to Buffalo Baltimore Denver and Colorado Pacific Coast via D L & W and other railways. Tickets go on sale June to August with round trip plus surcharges and extensions, plus details on Mountain Park affairs with New Jersey Central promotions and a July 4 outing featuring a dance pavilion orchestra and reduced-rate trains from Wilkes-Barre and Scranton. It mentions epworth league conventions and aerial feats advertised in the same period.

Buffalo D. L&w Pittston Junction Lickeralee Baltimore le & W, RT Denver Cole L&w. TM Colorado Pacific Coast West Lehigh Valley Biawit Uniqu Pennsylvania Mounains Mountain Park New Jersey Central Wilkesbarre Scranton Seeerbet Maoy Moanin Park Sigi Prince Leo Lake Lawlore Ke Thompson

Geneseo Man Gets Twenty Years For Murder Case

At trial Grant Kelaher of Springwater pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the first degree for killing Fred Spencer. Justice Dunwell sentenced Krisher to Auburn Prison for twenty years. In Lewiston a murder convict Atwood Garman died in his Mittintown cell by drinking carbolic acid after being found guilty of William Murray’s murder.

Geneseo Grant Kelaher Springwater Fred Spencer Krisher Justice Dunwell Auburn Ad Lewiston Atwood Garman William Murray Mittintown

Prince Leo Makes July Fourth Airship Exhibition

Leo, now at Manhattan Beach New York, tours daily with his airship. He first crossed the U S sky on Sept 15 1902 and will rise at 3 oclock July 4 from Lake Lodore, ascending 2000 to 4000 feet. A trapeze act and parachute descent over the lake are planned, with a cork life preserver.

Laake Lady Tuesay Leo Manhattan Beach New York Prince Leo United States Santor Bumont Tolse Orelock Lake Lodore

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