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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1919
Page
1
Prospects of a brief Vermont General Assembly rise as few bills are moving. A bill to pay drafted men ten dollars monthly is seen passing both houses, backed by Gov. Clement, with limited employment concerns for discharged soldiers and many returning to farm work or former jobs.
An editorial urges unwavering support for Prohibition as an American policy, stating loyalty requires embracing the ban as a national standard and implying earlier opposition is overruled by patriotic duty. It invokes Lafayette and the Bastille as symbols of liberty and change.
An aphoristic note contrasts optimism with gold’s abundance and the illusion of wealth. It suggests that material riches alone cannot render true richness or protect against poison or harm. The concise reflection frames wealth as insufficient for true value or safety.
London begins to sense the big labor trouble as strike fever grips Britain. The Metropolitan area faces a critical industrial week with tube entrances closed due to workers demanding a half hour lunch break under the new eight hour day. Also reports Roy F. Scott dies in Bangor Maine after returning from France with the 01st artillery. He was born in Glover 28 years ago and survived by family. Funeral held privately. Burial at Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
Paris report says a League of Nations committee may abolish submarines as warships this week, a possible outcome discussed with President Wilson and allies. Separately, American soldiers died and 13 injured in a troop train collision en route to ships. Kiev has fallen to Bolshevist forces as Ukraine government moves to Vinnitza. Kiev–Davis railway cut off as German troops withdraw. Ukrainian plans attack on Romania amid mobilization.
F E Atkinson of Ruston remarks on le Bay 4 nominal performance of Romgo and Junet at a midwest town. The review mentions a balcony scene with a fame of cards. A home tip advises dissolving pulverized borax in boiling water to remove grease spots from woolen goods.
Paris reports that preliminary peace terms and conditions for renewing the armistice will be presented to Germany this month if plans hold. Nations allied against Germany consider embedding basic terms in armistice conditions for submission on February 17 and to guide troop withdrawals from occupied areas. Some officials favor turning armistice into a peace treaty, aligning with Wilson’s views.
City of Newport reports numerous local illnesses affecting the Lawson and Burt families while Mrs. Alfie Burt and others cope with sickness. Homer Mercier underwent appendix surgery in St Johnsbury with Dr Allen. Deacon Walter Clement dies at his home. Doris Blanchard visits her Smith college sister then Florida trip planned. P C Lawson and Orison and Mrs Spaulding also ill. further details to follow.
Poem fragment by James Church Alvord laments the Ishmaelite's waiting as centuries mute and the Hymn of Hate echoes stain the world. It recalls collective scorn and the tears of mothers, and the casualties of war, calling for mercy amid desolation.
Edna and William Lawson fall ill at home during breakfast. City population dropped by 75 Friday night. A town hall donation and chicken pie supper drew Methodists and others from Newport Center. Attendees traveled by Air Line and local trains, with the Jolly Bunch from Humphrey's store packing a full double team and a windy, slow trip to the event. At the hall, tables were set and chicken pie served amid a lively atmosphere.
Count von Bernstorff tells AP Germany ready to accept terms if based on the 14 points with a League of Nations as a sine qua non. Germany willing to pay for war damages but disputes responsibility. Eastern frontiers fear Polish and Bolshevik incursions. Weimar guarded for Feb 6 Assembly. Local event includes a church supper netting 128 for the treasury amid a village pageant and youths returning home on night trains.
A terse line declares it is better to fight for the good than fall. The phrasing hints at a philosophical or editorial stance, with emphasis on striving for virtue over surrender, in a clipped historical voice.
Washington February 3 Director General Hines testifying before the Interstate Commerce Committee for the first time since his appointment said he did not favor government ownership but urged organization of a few large railway companies under close government supervision to allow a comprehensive permanent solution. He renewed McAdoo's call for a five year extension of government control and warned that without it he favored relinquishing control after the 21 month period in law.
The letter argues against rumors of widespread private whiskey production under the new prohibition law. It notes high prices and suggests enforcement will prevent covert manufacture, questioning why such activity isn’t evident in Detroit or other cities. It asserts the new law will be stronger than prior revenue laws.
Washington reports General Pershing may discharge any drafted or enlisted man who proves sickness or family distress. Requests can be made by soldiers or relatives with sufficient testimony. Discharged in Europe on own request with waivers of sea travel allowances. Travel pay provided to port and enlistment locations. Plus notes on athleticism in the East and a Daily Thought about burdens.
Ethan Garfield writes from Cargen Germany to Frank Haris in Railroad Street recounting a long Rhine front march of 175 miles from St Mihiel to the Rhine, bare meals, cold barns, and crowded camps. He praises German hospitality, notes the quiet Christmas, and hopes to return home soon as war memories endure.He also reflects on deserts of No Man's Land, ruined towns, and Broadway-like roads. compares war to barroom fights, and closes with New Year wishes and longing for the States.
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