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Pittston Gazette

Location

Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1903

Page

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Foul Murder at Midnight in Medford House Shooting

Aotd night in Medford Massachusetts a treasurer James Sturtevant of the Medford Cooperative Bank and his daughter Nelle Sturtevant were attacked by a masked man. Nelle was killed and Mr Sturtevant wounded as the intruder fled with the bank satchel. The suspect rode away on a bicycle and remains at large as Medford police investigate. The case follows a bank meeting where the satchel with checks and money moved from the scene.

Mass Medford Nelle Sturtevant James 8. Sturt Hoston Sturtevant Benk Onder Mia Sturtevant Dallet Fa Afise Areata Jen Siise Sturtevant Derebrella Garkness Treet

Weather and financial briefs mix in May 7 issue

The Weather section notes increasing clouds and colder afternoon conditions across western and northern portions. The Financial and Commercial page lists New York stock quotes for 1908 with miners and rail stocks, copper, steel and other industrials, plus merchant names and vendors like Ruggles’ Book Store and Rochester Distilling Co. The fragment includes several company abbreviations, prices, and a mix of local agents and dealers.

Washington New York Jordan & Co Miners’ Bank Atchison Pt Sek Brooke Coe Rev Pacite N.Y Central U.S. Steel Athes Ruggles Broad Bt Durkin Carlisle L'Elite Pure Rochester Distilling Co Giles

New Honor for Carnegie President of British Institute

Andrew Carnegie was inaugurated president of the Iron and Steel Institute of Great Britain in London. He noted the contrast with predecessors and remarked on his status as the first president not a British subject. The ceremony drew many civil engineers.

British Institute London Andrew Carnegie Iron and Steel Institute of Great Britain Carnegie

Sweeping injunction freezes Team Drivers union actions

Judge Munger of the federal court issued a temporary restraining order against Team Drivers International union local 71 and its officers plus all members. The order bars picketing threats or intimidation aimed at interferin Interstae commerce and requires appearance May 20 to show cause for a full injunction. It names J E Crews president B S Wilcox treasurer and Ronald Sumper secretary.

Omaha Neb Teamsters Mirke Munger Federal Cpurt International Union Focal 71 J. E. Crews B.S. Wilcox ‘Reanurer Ronard Sumper Fone Fers International Tion International Tion Nike

President visits Grand Canyon in Arizona May Day

President Roosevelt arrived at Grand Canyon Arizona May 7 aboard the presidential train. After greetings from old regimental members he toured the canyon, spoke at Flagstaff School graduation, and urged preservation of the natural wonder. He praised Governor Brodie and noted gallant service by Arizonan soldiers. The visit included a miners camp luncheon and return to California by 6 PM.

Grand Canyon Aria Roosevelt Flagstaff Artz Arizona Bucky O'Neil Brodie Brote Hutler Columbia Versity D Ulxey California

JONCE RICH DIED POOR AND POOR RISE AND FALL

News reflects the downbeat tale of Colonel Asa Philip Stanford once rich and linked to Leland Stanford. Reports show penury despite kinship to wealth, noting his life's bitter disappointments and burial possibilities in New York May 7. The piece intertwines with broader party and statewide political scenes.

New York Asa Philip Stanford Leland Stanford California United States West Sparta Courant Eerie

Fresh Meat and Groceries Advertised at Lowest Prices

Local ad lists fresh meat groceries and a full line of ladies and gents shoes, hosiery underwear overalls and household wares including woodware tinware graniteware and screen doors. It promotes very low prices with a special leash discount and quick sale terms.

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