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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1903
Page
2
A dubious health claim urges readers to use Kidney-Wort Tablets, asserting alcohol harms kidneys and the remedy cures permanently without alcohol. It touts symptom relief and prevention of kidney stones, urging immediate use and warning of progression to diabetes or other conditions if untreated.
In New Orleans on June 24 General Lee Chiristmiak reports indicate Honduran ex-president Arias led detachment forces during a revolt. The ex-president allegedly robbed a national bank of over £100,000. Bonilla forces pursued and captured the troops, who were imprisoned in the capital pentantuary, chained to stone tools.
Meyer and family travel to Kiel after being invited to attend the regatta. The event is linked to Ambassador Tower's diner on June 20.
London June 24 The House of Commons budget committee rejected Henry Chaplin’s motion to repeal the erin tax. After debate Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr Witchle argued the tax harmed farmers and harmed consumers by raising prices and polluting the market. The motion failed 410 to 32.
The article extols the difference between Spring Wheat and Winter Wheat flours and asserts that most households know little about flour. It states that Hard Spring Wheat flour is the world’s best and identifies Pillsbury's Best as the leading product sold by grocers nationwide.
Charles J. Bonaparte of Baltimore and Holmes Conrad, former solicitor general under Cleveland, are named as special counsel to pursue accusations of fraud in the postal service. The grand jury will examine contracts for street letter box fasteners and aluminium paint used nationwide. Bonaparte is noted as a reformer and Conrad as a loyal Democrat. Roosevelt aims to cleanse post office corruption without tainting administration.
Bristow seeks information from Fourth Assistant Postmaster General on pay to be given and duties performed by certain St Louis employees. Portmaster Bannhoff says he will publicize the letters but doubts inspectors from Washington will visit to review the matters.
The Ziegler polar expedition aboard the steamer Alierion sailed toward Franz Josef Land from Trondhjom Norway. All crew members reported good health as dog Hedges prepared material for quarters and additional supplies were sent to the America for storage and future use.
London June 24 Queen Alexandra hosted children at Buckingham Palace for Prince Edward's ninth birthday. About 1no guests attended with entertainments including the American Negro company performing In Dahomey.
Notice of appeal has been filed with the New York Court of Appeals in the case of Mrs Kate Taylor a Sullivan County woman who murdered her husband last winter She is in Clinton prison and sentenced to die in the week beginning July 5 An appeal act and stay of execution.
Report from Binghamton New York notes a sea lion sighting in the Chenango River near Cortland area. Citizens observed the animal drifting with the current during high water, believed to be one that escaped from a private Cortland lake.
Hearing before United States Circuit Court Judge Andrew Kirkpatrick in Trenton featured three hours of argument from both sides. Untermeyer for the complainants and Corbis for the defense argued insolvency, alleged mismanagement, and a plan to wreck the corporation. Attorney General Meffarter supported the defense, detailing the firm’s cash and liabilities and the failed reorganization attempts amid a $10 million mortgage and asset transfers involving Bethlehem Steel.
Belgrade June 24 ministers of England France Halland and Turkey have left Belgrade. It is understood the first EU to be presented to King Peter will be the one prepared by the minister of justice outlining political offenses.
Baltinor Dora Campbell former postmistress of Maysville Georgia faced a federal hearing before Commissioner Rogers regarding embezzlement allegations. Grand jury action in the northern district of Georgia is pending, Inspector Barry testified a $100 balance was unaccounted for at the Maysville office. The report also includes unrelated notes about Tokyo news and Peking officials.
A testimonial from Mary Darourit credits Lydia H. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health after prolapse. The ad touts “free medical advice to women” and urges writing to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for guidance at first signs of distress.
The United States European squadron under Rear Admiral Cotton Li anchored opposite Kiel yacht club. Prince Henry of Prussia led eight battleships and six cruisers to salute the American vessels as crowds gathered along the bay. The German flagship band played America and officers welcomed the visiting squadron at the port.
Paris June 24 Santos-Dumont makes first appearance of air ship No 0 over central Paris. He maneuvers above Arc de Triomphe then descends at his Champs Elysees residence, proceeding to Longchamp area amid cheering crowd. The craft stays about 100 feet high, powered by a small engine with 200 cubic feet displacement. observers tow and recover the airship after the flight.
German fleet flagship Kearsarge and other ships arrived in port dressed in flags to honor visitors. American commanders including Rear Admiral Cotton and Captain Heaphill met German admirals while both sides exchanged official calls and salutes around the harbor and yacht clubs.
Samuel Herbert Desigal was found guilty of murdering Miss Candice Holland at the Moat House in Saffron Walden. The defense surprised by not calling any witnesses including Desigal, leaving the verdict to the jury as the prosecutor emphasized the evidence of guilt amid a tense summation.
Yale senior Therotr e Strong arrested on robbery and assault charges alleging a $1,000 theft from Elm City Grass Co. superintendent McQuethy. Strong, a New York attorney and nephew of a New York mayor, claimed a public charge after transporting the McCaulys, dispute over fare prompted the incident on May 21. Three drowned in Lake Collinton near Buffalo when the tug Chemung sank. crew perished after passing a mile offshore.
Berlin reports two speeches by Emperor Willan H at Dowbirie near Berlin. The first praised military resolve and the second praised the force’s loyalty to polices. A later tribute to education and youth followed with praise for soldiers and citizens. Professor Lang was named Knight Commander by the Portuguese king for services to Portuguese literature.
June 4 dispatch notes rainfall easing a long drought. Readers in Mirventoun and Pekin see clouds delivering rain that helps crops, ending a stretch of dry conditions. The report highlights the impact on agriculture and mentions local observations of improved soil moisture.
Five men died and about twenty were injured when a bridge under construction at Palestrina, ten miles from Tivoli, collapsed trapping workers. Rescue teams searched the site as authorities investigated the cause of the accident.
A garbled OCR note reports a person’s actions at a New York location with unclear details. The readable items indicate a teen involved and a bodily condition described, but the exact event and names remain uncertain.
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