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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1919
Page
1
Nearly 100 members and guests gathered at the Goodrich Library for an evening of entertainment. Substituted program impressed attendees as Raymond Colony performed Murmuring Brook Op. 44 and Dvorak's Humoresque. Miss Bessie Lothrop read at Lyndon Institute.
The Elks Home at 80 Railroad Street, known as the Underwood house, was opened to the public by the St Johnsbury Elks this Tuesday afternoon and evening. Hundreds toured the mansion as members served as hosts and decor featured cut flowers, potted plants, and a large American flag at the main entrance.
The regular Caledonian Record will not publish on New Year’s Day. Friday’s edition will carry a full account of New Year’s observances in this Vermont section.
Government census inquiries are defined by Congress and kept strictly confidential by law. Information gathered cannot be used for taxation, harm to anyone, or to detect or punish violations. the census serves privacy and civic purposes.
Waterford toll bridge, once a revenue source with high dividends, is set to be freed following a Montpelier conference attended by Gov. Clement and local representatives from Waterford St Johnsbury Littleton and East Barnet. The bridge spans the Connecticut River near Upper Waterford and links Vermont to Littleton as part of the White Mountains route. Continued discussion noted on page four.
Paris reports delays in signing the German Peace Treaty as the council questions the authority of German technical experts to arrange plebiscites. New York notes a liquor poison deaths case in Passaic with a store owner arrested. Manila reports a second independence mission heading to Congress and party conventions. Michigan reports Cecil Beatrice Vester jailed for murder after a Chicago reporter locates her.
Keene New Hampshire resident James McKnight a 52 year old motor car inspector for the Boston and Maine Railroad died suddenly at Wells River Passenger station on Tuesday afternoon from a stroke. The body was sent to Keene after arrangements by Woodsville undertaker Mr Rowhan. He leaves a wife and daughter.
A Boston dispatch reports Governor Calvin Coolidge refused to seek the Republican nomination for Vice President in the North Dakota primaries. The letter implies he will not play second fiddle and signals Coolidge as the leading presidential hopeful, while Major General Leonard Wood formally declares his candidacy in Pierre South Dakota.
AP reports in New York and Washington that enforcement efforts warn no gifts of liquor will be widely given tonight. Porter, a Supervising International Revenue Agent, notes those seeking wine for New Year tables may be labeled as bar num s. In Washington, reform conventions plan to meet January 11 through 16 to inaugurate saloon fees for the year and a victory banquet is set for January 16.
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