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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1900
Page
1
The page compiles scattered reports from September 7 detailing battles, casualties, and movements. It notes Boer actions, captives, and civilian losses, with mentions of London relics, German positions, and shifts in European powers. The text preserves names, places, and dates while reflecting early 20th century reporting style.
The report describes a September incident in Shaoghai and Heng Choo Fa areas, noting deaths by shooting and stabbing, including a deceased War Hodge of Philadelphia and a heroin case involving Mer Pronk Mineo. It mentions troop movements and a Chinese bayonet attack affecting three children.
An appeal outlines how four hundred brothers opposed a water project championed by a reform governor and his allies. It notes telegraph coordination, penalties for delays, and describes city gates damaged by recent clashes. The document cites local officials and ongoing disputes over infrastructure funding and public works.
A chaotic, fragmented clipping mentions a large swindling scheme tied to various names and places, including Scranton and Ohio connections. The passage references a list of figures, financial figures, and alleged plots, with sparse context and multiple unrelated items interwoven.
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