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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1905
Page
2
The Vermont Reformer lists office locations and printing details. It notes the business and editorial sections in a building at Katiebore with mechanical department and printing in the Ullory area, printed every Friday afternoon.
A Vermont editorial argues that when mental responsibility is in doubt it is unjust to hang for murder or to condemn to life in prison. It urges first establishing definite mental disorder with clear evidence, resisting leniency that weakens self restraint, and warns against treating doubt as guilt.
The president will act as Roosevelt plans to settle the Bowen Loomis controversy risking a major diplomatic crisis. Bowen departs La Guayra May 14 to present proof to Washington while Loomis, in Washington, gathers evidence for his interpretation.
Fragmented item notes Confederate veterans marching to Grant's Tomb for Memorial Day. Mention of Vermont and New York veterans, Attorney General Clark, and a few local incidents including a shooting in Albany and a labor strike suppressing activity, with references to railroads and political figures.
The Meddler argues the day police measure splits the town amid a heated vote, noting a substantial majority favoring the plan and dismissing calls for explanation. He critiques the opposition as driven by envy of Hall and emphasizes the urgency of safety and fire service debates. The piece previews the Vermont division encampment and local Ladies' Aid events in June.
An old testimonial from Le M. Stickney of Chestnut Street endorses Down's Kidney Pits for back and kidney pain first noted during winter 1807. The ad urges readers to buy from Foster-Milburn Co as US agents at 50 cents, with mentions of McClure's May issue and various literary items.
A report from Conant General Guenther of Frankfurt and Dr Dornblueth argues against post meridiem classes for 16 000 pupils. They cite higher illness in two-session daily schooling and favor a two hour forenoon with breaks, plus outdoor play after noon. They warn of workload and stress on children and urge redesigned curricula and healthier routines.
A fragment urges prompt and fair investigation into state institution suspicions. It argues for no delays while stressing public interest in learning whether suspicions are fact based or not, naming Attorney General Fitts and the need for decisive action to advance criminal case work.
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