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Newspaper

The Evening Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1920

Page

4

Evening Caledonian newspaper note from St Johnsbury 1920

Publication details for the Evening Caledonian of St Johnsbury Vermont dated Thursday April 8 1920 are provided. It lists editors Richard J Howe and Herbert A Smith and pricing for subscriptions by mail and carrier plus government advance payment requirements and Associated Press affiliation.

Evening Caledonian Publishing Co Eastern Avenue Herbert A. Smith St. Johnsbury, Vt St. Johnsbury Bocontes

Newport News Frenzy Swirls Around Small City

Burlington News notes a flurry of activity in Newport with editors Hildyeth Gilpin and Herbert Smith launching new print ventures. Hildyeth upgrades the Ex press and Standard linotype, Gilpin begins the Newport News weekly, and Smith adds a Newport daily edition of 500. The Caledonian continues steady despite rival supply concerns from major papers.

Newport Hildyeth Express and Standard Gilpin Barton Monitor The Newport News Herbert Smith St. Johnsbury Caledonian Caledonian New York Times Chicago Tribune

Trainor for Congress appears as candidate in district race

The Landwit column promotes Trainor of White River Junction as a Republican candidate for Congress. An eminent Vermont attorney, he is praised for championing the common people and a commonsense view on labor and capital. Supporters note his public spirit and pledge to consider public welfare first.

Trainor Congress White River Junction Republican Party Portien

Political Endorsement Praises Reform Pledges

A newspaper editorial endorses a political candidate praising anti saloon, tax restraint, and reduction of government departments. It lauds stance on the 18th amendment and Volstead Act, support for farmers, soldiers, and fair action for servicemen, hoping to win the West and a majority of voters.

Complete order restored in Frankfort and Mayence clash ends

Reports from Frankfort and Mayence on April 8 describe restored order after French troops clashed with locals. A French machine gun was used to disperse crowds as Senegalese patrols faced jeers, with Germans wounded and killed amid occupation tensions. Tanks remained at the railway station while rumors swirled of Allied pressure and possible worker strikes.

Frankfort Mayence United States Guandhouse Fiewr Farnkfort

House to vote on peace resolution Friday

The House adopted a nine hour rule on debate and set a vote for tomorrow. The measure is expected to pass 219 to 185 after further debate ends at 0 p.m. Friday with Republicans and some Democrats aligned on the resolution.

Washington House

History of the D Dean Patterson House

Lyndon Arnold recalls the Patterson house history in St Johnsbury in 1920. He notes the Patterson site was built by Dr I S Browne, mentions the Martin and Howe houses, Civil War era activity, and the 1860 academy attendance as context for local architecture and street layouts.

Caledonian Dean Patterson W. Th. Fitch Hezekiah Martin Martin Howe Judge Paddock Chadwick Winter Street Moses Kittredge Kite Patterson S. Browne The Academy Main Street Dr. Browne Clough Mie Dana Summer Street Lyndon Arnold St. Johnsbury

Where Is Christian America Is Called in Reader Forum

Edward W Wild of Westminster writes in the Congregationalist Reader's Forum questioning the state of Christian America amid Armenian suffering. He laments U S leadership and Congress, urges action by religious groups to press for justice and peace, and calls for faith demonstrated by works. He appeals for concerted moral broadsides to awaken Washington and unite Christians in a great national enterprise.

Edward W. Wild Westminster America Congress Washington Europe Congregational Forward Movement Interchurch World Payimg Americ God Dillingham Turkey Jesus Christ Christ

Gentlemen Serve Supper to the Lads at Masonic Temple

Mystic Star Chapter of Eastern Star hosted a fine supper for about 150 members at the Masonic Temple Wednesday evening. Men handled the serving and cleanup while ladies relaxed and watched “George” do it. A frosted cake by George H. Cross Company, made by Archie Campbell, featured the order’s emblem. Mrs. Hattie W. Reed won it. Business session included exemplification for four candidates and talks by Francis W. Cutting, Nelle M. Smythe, and Willard V. Overutt.

Mile Mystic Star Eastern Star Masonic Temple Hattie W. Reed Francis W. Cutting Barton Mia. Nelle M. Smythe

Four Workers Die in Boston Gas Main Break

Four laborers employed by the Boston Consolidated Gas Co. were killed today as they attempted to repair a street gas main break. Six men were in the trench. the others were only slightly affected.

Boston Toston Boston Consolidated Gas Co

State Board of Charities and Probation Report

The board held a Warrington replay meeting and published a March report detailing two divisions child care and probation and parole. It records 12 probation cases and 15 parolees, discharges, hospital referrals, and extensive field visits, with child care noting 20 dependent and neglected children committed and several placements and hospital approvals. Financials show March costs: general 599.70, probation and parole 300, child care 2718.68. income 3150.75 from towns, with 1405.02 for child care and support, 1754.79 spent per court orders.

State Board of Charities and Probation Warrington Jeffrey Waterbury Besex Center Fay Child Care Supe

Easter vacation touches East Ryegate schools

East Ryegate schools reopened Monday after the Easter break. Residents and visitors from Burlington, St Johnsbury, Lisbon, Woodsville, Walpole and St Michael's are noted in weekend and vacation movements. Emmett Bowen returns from St Michael's for a short home visit. Mrs Beecher of Lisbon visits town briefly. Eugene Plamandon moves his family into J R Algers' tenement.

Beecher Lisbon N. H Eugene Plamandon J. R. Algers

Back from Detroit With Dodge Crash

A travel diary recounts a road trip from Detroit toward Albany and Brattleboro, then onward to Pittsfeld Keene N H and St Johnsbury with stops delayed by a heavy hail storm. Mr Wilkie left the party at Albany driving ahead by rail.

Albany Wilkie Brattleboro Pittsfeld

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