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Pittston Gazette

Location

Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1903

Page

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Pittston City and Nearby Boroughs Population Snapshot

A fragmented census-like text lists Pittston city and adjacent boroughs with 135,800 feet, 846 beyond, and references to Texter, Hughes, Jenkins, and Fitaton townships. It notes a total population near 40,000 within two fathoms of the post office area and mentions tributary villages nearby.

Pittston City Pittston Txter Hughes Fowm Jenkins and Fitaton Ty Coe Pontotice Postotie

Macadam pavement claims spark civic interest and debate

The article previews cities considering Ditumineds macadam pavement, detailing Fred Warren's Boston talk on bituminous cement and stone sizing. It describes practical construction steps, durability claims, and a Philadelphia mayoral bribery case shaping local reactions.

Warren Boston Society of Civ Engineers

Readjustment of Presidential postmasters salaries underway

The text notes a twentieth annual salary readjustment affecting about 6000 postmasters with most changes as increases and an additional $750,000 appropriation. It mentions political commentary on bribery and a broader discussion of governance, while advertising Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and consumption with testimonials from Mrs. C. J. Van Metro and others.

United States Nepal Owever Wyetnam C. J. van Metro Shepardtown W. Va West Pittston

Over the Teacups and Odd Addenda from Malden

A mixed page item set notes Rev Hawin J Hay of Malden Mi accepting the presidency of De Pauw University with delay until September 1. It shares a garden eradiation prank to keep poultry at home and mentions a monument to Mildnam St Giles. Various short items praise railway attire, a life-saving medical anecdote, and an advertisement for Electric Bitters with medical claims.

Hawin J. Hay The Episcopal Church Malden de Pauw University Indiana Arden Corm St. Giles London Western Railroad Company New York Tribune T. G. Merrit N. Mehoopany W.C. Price J. H. Houck Pitston

Fragmented quotes mash urban chatter in brief clipping

A garbled roundup of cut phrases from multiple papers shows chatter on money spent on art, viewers puzzled by a painting, a famous pitcher now a motor worker, and gossip about engagements. Names and places hint at Yonkers Staten Island Cleveland Chicago and New York papers.

Timely Topics on Global Tensions and Domestic Quips

A garbled digest of assorted remarks mentions teat lastalophobia Atiana COM suction and debates over baby counts real estate pricing and a $4500 figure. It references Hartford Courant lines about a dynamite cruiser and political strife, noting China rising as a future storm center amid unrest and aging leadership.

Atiana Pennsylvania Drea Hartford Courant Washington

Royal Box and Honors From London University

Emperor William declines to abandon funds to the military. The Prince and Princess of Wales will receive honorary degrees from the University of London on June 24. A study valued at $100,000 is noted alongside a short inscription for a two month monument. The government adds $1,000,000, shaping the total cost.

William Harfies Prince and Princess of Wales Univers of London

Italian Monument to Cost Record-Breaking Sum

A plan for a monument in Italy promises a cost near seven million dollars and aims to be the most beautiful and costly of its kind in modern Italy. The project hinges on design, funding, and public interest as officials push for a landmark of note.

Italy

College and School Enrollment and Salary Proposals

United States Education Commissioner reports a rise in higher education enrollment with 73,472 men and 27,870 women in colleges and universities, while 1,450 women teach in Buenos Ayres public schools. Chicago University assets total 15,138,375.05 dollars. President Harper proposes salary increases for professors and associates and considers a pension system.

University of Aventina Buenos Ayres United States Commissioner of Education Fis Chicago University Har der

Mission in Egypt Shapes American Evangelic Work

Reverend Pawsader, pastor of church Tho ev Dresitenry, recalls the 1804 Cairo mission begun by Mesors Mc Gagne and Tarnet. The effort grew into a major influence among Mohammedans and Copts, with Dr Field long editor of the New York Evangel. The United Presbyterian education system is noted for producing a prominent American educator in Egypt.

Pawsader Ev. Dresitenry. A Fauoun Pela Brothers Enebed Field Wean The New York Evangel‘s United Presbyterian Egypt Cairo Mesors McGagne Tarnet Haw

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