Warning on wage cuts sparks labor unrest in U S rail system
A R Garretson of the Order of Railway Conductors warns the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that wage reductions could unleash social unrest. He cites Bolshevik fears, compares to England, and urges thorough study of underlying causes to prevent a powder keg that could threaten democratic society.
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Washington
Tabor
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
A. R. Garretson
Order of Railway Conductors
Mr. Garretson
England
St Johnsbury Vermont Featured in Caledonian Picture
The Caledonian presents a page showing St. Johnsbury’s business section with The New Avenue Hotel and Citizens Bank Block along Railroad Street, highlighting Vermont’s beautiful village. Readers are urged to share copies to spread the village’s “home like” progress.
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Caledonian
Citizens Bank
Railroad Street
Vermont
Citizens Bank Block
New Avenue Hotel
Hindenburg Urges Armistice Terms November 10
German Field Marshal von Hindenburg urged acceptance of the Allied armistice terms on November 10, warning he could not keep his army together. Konstantin Fehrenbach and Bethmann-Hollweg call for neutral tribunal for wartime accountability.
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Berlin
Associated Press
von Hindenburg
Konstantin Fehrenbach
National Assembly
Weimar
Herr Fahrenbach
Dr. Solf
Theobald von Bethmann-Holloweg
Germany
Kreuz-Zeitung
Caledonia County Teachers Convene at Academy Hall
The Caledonia county teachers hold a two day convention at Academy hall Friday and Saturday. It opens at 1 PM Friday and wraps with Payson Smith Massachusetts Commissioner of Education speaking at 10 30 AM Saturday. Public invited to attend all sessions. The program will be printed.
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Caledonia County
Academy Hall
Payson Smith
Massachusetts
Smith
Hoover Recommends Continuation of Regulating Food Sales
A secret Hoover report on the Chicago packing industry released by the Food Administration shows Hoover endorsing selective regulation of meat packers and federal controls on animal transport while opposing government ownership of packers. He urges reforms to curb domination by a few firms and to stabilize meat prices through broader markets.
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Washington
Wilson
Herbert C. Hoover
The
Food Administration
Hoover
Pood Administration
Chicago
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Trade Commission
Interclass basketball games show improved teamwork at academy
The Interclass at the Academy played two fast games at the Y M C A before a medium crowd. Seniors beat freshmen 18 to 11 with Dub Smith and Cutting standouts. Juniors trounced sophomores 22 to 9 led by Warden Streeter and Beck showed strong guard play. Attendance about 100. Referee Porter. Also notes on armistice origin and a local for sale listing for horse pair.
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Dub Smith
Cutting
Faye
Streeter
Warden
Marshall
Harvey
Beck
Graves
F Smith
Barney
Foye
F Mills
G McSweeney
Smith
McSweeney
Collins
F Daniels
R F Morgan
Thayer
C Beck
F Hamilton
Fayé
F Hunter
R ¢ Harvey
Lg Hyvey
Porter
Lanpher
W. A. Smith
French Premier Clemenceau Wounded In Assassination Attempt
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau in satisfactory condition after Emile Cottin shot at him. Seven bullet marks found on the auto. Doctors to perform X ray today while Clemenceau aims to return to work soon. Marshal Foch approves German troops in neutral zones to quell disturbances.
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Clemencea
Emile Cottin
Cottin
Sante
Clemenceau
Amsterdam
Foch
Cologne
Duseldorf
Rhine
Honneff
Munster
Gov Clement Declines to Sign Vermont Suffrage Bill
In Montpelier on a crowded afternoon the Vermont House debated amendments to a chiropractic bill and adjourned with no action on its first of six proposed changes. The chamber heard from key sponsors and opponents, while a notable exchange over an exhibit highlighted tensions. The Senate meanwhile advanced a bank investment bill favoring federal farm loan bonds.
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Vermont House of Representatives
Committee of Public Health
Slayton
Morristown
State Board of Health
Committee On Public Health
Alexander
St. Albans City
Witters
St. Johnsbury
Tracy
Johnson
Buttles
Brandon
Edmunds
Bristol
Belknap
Rockingham
McFarland
Hyde Park
Aiken
Putney
Vermont
Charles Thompson
Bellows Falls
Austin
Highgate
Senate
Howland and Schoff
Disabled veterans can gain trades training under federal program
Dr. C A Prosser, head of the Federal Board for Vocational Education, says a surplus of labor means disabled soldiers and sailors face best chances when retraining. The program offers $65 monthly while training, covering all expenses, with placement in industrial plants and trade schools. No impact on War Risk Insurance compensation.
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Washington
C. A. Prosser
Federal Board For Vocational Education
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Senator Defeats Repeal Bill on Final Senate Vote
A rad cal third reading ended 15 to 13 after Vilas cast a decisive no ballot saving the bill. Carr followed, swelling the majority. The measure repealing General Laws section 385 allowing the attorney general to seek help was rejected after debate. A bill to inspect every drug store yearly by the state board of pharmacy died.
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Vilas
Carr
Senate
Bil
State Board of Pharmacy
Doug
French publicists optimistic over League of Nations
French and British publicists praise the armistice terms and the move toward an international government. They expect an ultimatum on disarmament next Monday and foresee German acquiescence as the war-weary foe resists. The piece notes concerns over Austrian annexation plans and lauds U S European solidarity in pursuing peaceful aims.
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Paris
France
Great Britain
Germany
Weimar
Vienna
Austria
The
Temps
United States
Atlantic
House Advances Bills Amid Debate on Juror Pay and Inspections
The committee said annual board funding of 750 dollars would fall short if the bill passed. A House bill to raise petit and grand juror pay from 2.50 to 3.00 per day moved to a third reading despite an adverse committee report. An animal testing bill gained approval with meat inspection for condemned cattle added. The dog bill passed without debate as expected. The Senate pursued a measure curbing attorney general voting power while the House backed a coffee-related aid measure with a legal provision attached.
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