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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1901
Page
1
A March 18 report from New York describes a bold robbery attempt at a state office where an entry was made with a roadblock and a gun was fired, as well as a separate MeKewport explosion at a cooker causing widespread damage and injuries. Additional items include ship and stock market notes from Cincinnati and Africa reports, reflecting a chaotic day across multiple regions.
War reports from Washington and Manila on clemency for General Chaire and actions by allied forces in China and the Philippines. Notes mention punitive expeditions, observer duties for American troops, and a broader discussion of military strategy and policy. Also included are updates on Maine wreck investigations, a diver’s death, and various legal notices affecting estates and treaties.
Heavy rain flooded the Potomac Valley near Williamsport and Waynesboro. Bridges washed out and outbuildings, fences, and crops carried away. Property damage estimated around 000 with no lives reported.
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