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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1919
Page
1
Secretary Baker announced two officer boards will revise general court martial sentences with a goal of substantial reductions in almost all cases except the gravest. He noted about 22,000 trials have been held since hostilities began, with about 250,000 other cases heard in less serious proceedings.
In Burlington on February 21 a second robbery in two days struck the Combination Cash store. The thief or thieves reportedly escaped with a large quantity of goods, aided by an automobile. Store management withholds information while claiming to be pursuing independent clues alongside police.
Homer Gardner of Milton is hospitalized after a circular saw on the S. H. Thompson farm in Milton broke its balance wheel and struck his left foot, severing all the toes. His left hand also was injured and one finger amputated.
Special to the Caledonian from Burlington Vermont reports the University of Vermont trained 2,231 men for service in the Great War. Since 1917 868 have served, 516 commissioned. The university joined the war effort by hosting schools of signal corps work and a mechanical school, plus a Student Army Training Corps.
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau is improving with officials cautious but hopeful after forty eight hours. Surgeons warn only risk is possible local pulmonary congestion if reaction occurs, while Munich insurrection details note Bavarian troops retook key sites after blue jackets attacked the Diet house Telegraph office and police HQ.
MONTPELIER February 21 1919 The General Assembly shows little chance of passing the Senate bill allowing women to vote for presidential electors over Gov Clement. The House supports suffrage but likely balks at the proposition. Appointments by the Governor may be announced soon with possible changes to incumbents. Melvin Morse Y M C A veteran and Caledonia County municipal judge is discussed for a significant office. Legislators increasingly talk of a direct state tax to cover expenditures and expect a 30 to 35 cent levy. A road bill from the highways committee is anticipated amid numerous guesses.
New York February 21 railroad executives say little federal action will occur until fall. They expect McAdoo's five year extension plan to fail, Hines to secure only 500 million of 750 million, and wage increases of 75 to 90 million likely to pass. Also notes anticipated consolidation of committees and offices within the Railway Executives Association. The obituary of Mrs Herbert J Bonnett of Four Corners follows, detailing her marriages and family, with funeral plans set for Saturday.
The article discusses state road building and maintenance and whether the legislature can adjourn by early March or extend into April. It notes the session’s length and compares it with 1917, highlighting potential progress if adjournment occurs early in April. It mentions upcoming adjournment risks and timing?
Reports say the Pennsylvania Railroad ordered surveys to see how many employees could be dismissed without harming service while Eastern roads undergo normal reorganizations to match postwar traffic. Officials suggest layoffs may occur but are unlikely to be drastic, with eight hour shifts and overtime cuts cited as economy measures.
Burlington February 21 The Isham Hardware store was broken into late last night or Tuesday morning and booty valued between 200 and 300 dollars was stolen. Entry was gained through a rear window by tearing away screening. Counters, show cases ransacked. razors watches pocket knives and field glasses taken. Break believed the work of boys as hole in window too small for a man. A prior attempt to cut plate glass window to reach guns failed.
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