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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1903
Page
2
A vintage patent medicine claim describes Kidney Worth Tablets as a universal cure for kidney weakness, rheumatism, back pain, and urinary symptoms. It warns against alcohol in rivals, asserts permanent relief, and promotes daily use to prevent blood acidity and recurring illness.
A fragmentary Washington dispatch details Italian American tensions in West Virginia. The report notes violence against Italians, cites Governor White’s actions in protection, and questions Italian government response as facts emerge from the disturbance.
Haverhill Gazette reports Chief Gordon received letters from fir depart men saying operations will resume in about a week and continue until August 1. The writers sign as Three Good Soot lines and claim men have returned from Manchester.
Fragmentary and alarmist reports claim Pope Leo XIII shows signs of wasting health and weakness. Observers cite reduced activity and alleged medical regimens as speculation swirls, with some outlets warning of potential deterioration.
The papal delegation received notification of Rev. J T Harty of St. Leo's, St. Louis, as archbishop of Manila, subject to his acceptance. Mgr. Frederick Zadok Rooker and Rev. Dennis J. Dougherty, recently elevated to bishops of Neuva Caceres and Necra Segovia, will depart for the Philippines in early July.
The session of the International Missionary Work was opened with Dr Chadneny Gooliich of Peking, a missionary since 1804, preaching the gospel. Addresses at the YMCA gathering in the tabernacle featured Rev. George A. Hall, David McConaughey, and several speakers on youth movement and forward work.
Floodwaters from persistent rains devastate Clifton and Pacolat near St Louis, killing seventy five and leaving four thousand unemployed. Converse Cotton mill with 61,000 spindles destroyed. Clifton mill half washed away. Pacolat River floods. large cotton and cloth losses estimated at 8,500 bales of cotton and 14,000 bales of cloth. Clifton Manufacturing company mills suffer major damage.
Two hundred villagers in Black Walnut, Missouri on the north bank of the Missouri, twenty five miles northwest of St Lots, were surrounded by rising water with escape blocked. Sheriff Dierken asked St. Louis for aid. river steamer passage was blocked by high water under the Eads bridge. Harbor and river officials scrambled for aid. Alton steamer Spread Eagle was unavailable. Martial law was declared in East St Louis as guards threaten thefts and levee breaches. West Alton reportedly inundated as the river shifts toward the village streets.
Topeka Kansas reports list continuing recovery efforts after a disaster. money arriving from Philadelphia St Louis and Chicago sustains relief demands. merchants struggle to save stock while debris and damage impede reopening as seeds and supplies are allocated later.
In a Rexall advertisement at Rickert & Wells Barre, Captain Rexall leads veterans and clerks in urging dyspeptic readers to seek relief with Rexall Digestive Tablets. Shop staff pledge a money back guarantee if the tablets do not perform as claimed. Also covered are Roosevelt administration probes into post office scandals and Machen’s mining company filings with details on incorporators and officers.
Word arrives that the entire town of Randsburg, California, has been destroyed by fire. Communication to Randshurg is impossible as telegraph and telephoto offices are destroyed. A high wind in the desert aids spread and the town, along one main street, had no fire protection, making any salvage unlikely.
Wilmington Delaware voters chose Charles D Bird for mayor with Fraters J McNulty Wem) Wascoven as president of a council, Revert G Herman as solicitor and Peederick C Mam mele as city treasurer. Democrats won five of twelve council seats. Addicks faction took two. regular Republicans one.
A Roxbury post office was blown open by professional burglars who secured 70 dollars in stamps. They stole a team Com Deills and headed east.
Judge James H. Clancy of Hornellsville N Y lauds Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for liver trouble and blood disorders. A Troy man George H Tid testifies the remedy rebuilt his health when liver trouble and blood were out of order. The ad-style notice touts the medicine as a cure for kidneys heat bladder blood chemistry and constipation.
President Roosevelt prepares for several brief journeys on a special train. He will travel to Cleveland next week for Senator Hiena’s daughter's wedding with his daughter Mae Alter Roosevelt and Secretary Loeb. The schedule includes events in Baltimore and Charlottesville, then return to Washington.
The Reformed Church in Vera Assbury Park New Jersey debates revision of communion forms. Dr Mutton chairs the revision committee and offers a compromise. Dr Hatton supports an optional revised form. The older form would remain available for those who prefer it.
The note from Senator Quay says he does not expect to seek re-election when the next legislature is chosen next year. After nearly sixty years in the Republican Party of Pennsylvania he wishes rest before final summons and retirement to private life at the expiration of his term.
A massive forest blaze in Maine devastates Hopewell Care, N by June. Losses exceed 3 million with many homes and the courthouse destroyed. The coastal town, rich in shipowners and sea captains, faces widespread ruin as flames sweep through the region.
Adirondack fires near Glens Falls are under control though a strong wind could rekindle them. J Z Finch, arriving from Indian Lake, heads the firefighting force. The greatest menace is fallow burning by a local resident near North Hudson who ignored warnings. Authorities plan to arrest him and pursue the lumber company.
Extensive fire and drought damage reported across Maine with millions lost. Northern and eastern Maine face threats as towns like New Sweden brace for impacts. Bangor and Aroostook Railroad crews say Ashland station and contents are safeguarded. Brownville forest fires threaten areas near Mount Morris and Adirondacks smothered by smoke as Lake Placid contends with spreading blazes. Weather changes slowly aid some sections, but heavy winds and persistent fires keep conditions dire. In Quebec, no further fires remain near Magdalen peninsulas as warm, dry weather edges toward relief.
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