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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1903
Page
3
The ad warns of kidney trouble and urges urine checks to detect early signs. It claims Dr Pettingill's Kidney-Wort Tablets heal the kidneys, restore health, and guarantees a cure in advanced cases, promising rapid relief and rebuilt tissue strength.
A sweeping column notes Castro's resignation and nonacceptance by the Venezuelan congress, a major emigration push to Canada, and vast projects to unite North American waterways costing ten billion dollars. It also reports volcanic eruptions in Martinique and St. Vincent, a late-breaking tragedy of the Plymouth and Taunton collision, frontier hostilities in Surigao Mindanao, and a wave of political shifts in Utah polygamy probes.
The anthracite coal strike commission released its report on Saturday proposing a general 10 percent wage increase for all work after November 1. It calls for three eight hour shifts, a Sunday relief system, a permanent six member conciliation board, and stricter child labor enforcement. The report rejects broad suspensions or lockouts during disputes and supports compulsory investigations of miner operator disputes. It notes miners sought 20 percent pay rise and union recognition but endorses independent coal mine worker organization and condemns violence and boycotts. It provides wage adjustments tied to coal prices and urges non discriminatory practices regarding union membership. The awards run until March 31, 1906.
The senate ratified the Cuban reciprocity treaty by a 50 to 16 vote after debate and amendments. Provisions reduce duties on four corn meal imports and cotton goods while sugar duty protection extends for five years, with congressional approval needed to implement. Democratic amendments were defeated on party lines. Also reported: Hudson River flooding prompts rescue on Montgomery Island as Mrs Harney and eight children flee rising waters. Mr Harney dies of pneumonia. Secretary Moody designates Guantanamo as key West Indies naval station with fortifications planned and combined military presence.
A chaotic report outlines brigandry in Sicily and tribal feuds on the Turco Persian frontier with mass casualties. It notes a royal tithe grant to Princess Louise of Tuscany and her ill health in Lindau. It also mentions Chinese corruption, a French religious ban, an impending court martial for Gen. MacDonald, and a sweeping Irish land bill proposal with massive loan allowances.
Reports from Europe and Asia sketch broad tensions as Germany may justify intervention in Holland to secure annexation aims while Russia and China face internal upheaval. News notes include the Maybrick case return, Irish home rule talks, Vatican moves toward Joan of Arc sainthood, Fiji religious clashes, New Hebrides shootings, and a British deal with International Mercantile Marine.
A feature on how blood differs among arm, cat, and chicken samples and how blood health reflects life. It touts Dr. Greene's Nervura as a blood and nerve remedy, with anecdotes from Charles Bischoff and a Boston office address for free medical advice.
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