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Pittston Gazette

Location

Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1902

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Gaulois at Annapolis Welcomes French Warship Scene in Chesapeake Bay

In Annapolis Maryland on May 22 representatives from the Tench republic attended ceremonies aboard the French battleship Gaulois to mark the unveiling in Washington next Friday. The Dolphin commander Captain Albert Cleaves and U S commissioners led a formal reception with naval officers and dignitaries. Cannon salutes and a welcome aboard the Gaulois followed, then officers and guests moved to a decorated cabin for the ceremony. The event reflected a public display of Franco American naval ties and featured several high ranking officers and delegates.

Annapolis Washington Annapetle Annapolis Bay Armerian Navy The Severn Dolphin Fournier Silary Cruteer Sloucester Batteslop Indiavn Chesapeake Gwyn Holland United States Theodore F. Bingham Mhs D. Pierce B. S.ogers Albert Cleaves Pat Washington Ulgsinen Indiana Aneapolis Greenberrs Point Alabama Marcel Gaulois Eral Brugere General de Chaloniat Hermite Berthelt de Poiliene de St. Mars Filloneau Lasson Sauvaire Jourdan Comander Ie Teinael de Werth Frale Aragere Higaineon Evans

Earthquake Shocks Reported in St Augustine Florida

In Florida at St Augustine on May 22, residents felt almost continuous shocks from an earthquake starting around 9 o’clock. Distant cannonading-like reports accompanied tremors as the sky to the southeast glowed faintly. Observers on walls timed intervals between the sounds, noting a sea-origin tremor pattern and seismic-like activity.

Beda St. Augustine Fla Charles Fen

Fast Train Wreck Destroys Cars and Injures Passengers

May 22 on the Erie Valley line a fast express derailed after the engine plunged into earth. Several passengers injured including Professor Joseph Roch of Chicago and G M MacDonald of Montreal. Causes believed to be spreading rails. authorities investigate. Also notes the standing of clubs and a fire at the Bradbury piano factory destroying a five story brick building in Brooklyn with losses around 30000 dollars. Delegates from the Transvaal and Orange Free State arrived at Vereeniging to confer with Boer leadership.

Theyeleigh Valley Express Grank ‘Trunk Western Road Conchen Joseph Roch Chicago FN. Minnter Kansas City H. E. Clifford Rutland Clark G. M. MacDonald Montreal Woods Sousity New York Freeborn G. Smith Bradbury Tre Raymond and Willouxhie Atreets Brooklyn

Proor News Notes and Local Items From Marthas Portrait

A cluttered note from proor news mentions Martha Washington’s portrait to be placed on the eight vent stamp and displayed next week. An advertisement touts a remedy called Mystic Cure for rheumatism with a Pittsburgh druggist selling it, claiming dramatic relief after nine months. A special excursion train from Pittston to a destination on a date with a fixed fare and multiple departure times is announced for a detroit trip.

Martha Washingtom Arst Blackmore Haller & Blackmore Pittaburg Houck N. Mainstroet Falla Warr Pittston Junction

Memorial shaft unveiled for Spanish American War heroes

Washington May 22 Roosevelt unveiled the memorial shaft at Arlington by the National Society of Colonial Dames in memory of veterans who fell in the war. Major General John M. Brooks led ceremonies with engineers marines and over 300 veterans present. General Wood, Lieutenant General Schofield and Mrs Townsend spoke as the shaft was unveiled amid cheers.

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Viola Allen in The Hunchback revival at spring tour

Viola Allen presents a short spring tour revival of Sheridan Knowles good old classic The Hunchback. The piece features period costumes and stage effects, with attention to dress, accessories, and fashion details accompanying the performance.

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