09 Jan 1920
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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1920
Page
1
Orleans County teachers gather at School Hall Newport on Thursday and Friday January 22 23 with state education commissioner Hillegas to speak on key issues. A large attendance is anticipated as the tentative program lists a spelling contest, music, invocation, and educational talks in Newport sessions.
Washington reports on a six month extension for railroad return to private owners after a brief six month period. Other items note new coal rate increases, deportation actions of radicals, and government aid to families of deported radicals. Also reported are fires at Household Outfitting Co in Treston New Jersey and Novocherkassk Bolshevik capture, with additional notes on defense bills and sugar tests.
A reader protests an editorial on ratification of the Treaty and the League of Nations. It argues the Senate should be praised for delaying the measure, accusing President and supporters of pressuring elections and misrepresenting the Senate’s role. The piece defends constitutional caution and warns against League commitments altering U.S. sovereignty.
Salem Massachusetts January Harry K Mansfield late Ferncroft Inn Middleton proprietor filed will leaving about 100000 for Middleton poor in trust to the select men One third income for poor at Thanksgiving and Christmas one third for band concerts and one third for a children's picnic Mansfield died in Providence Monday The case drew public attention from his letters to Lizbeth Ryn actress in a trial
The firm Wessel Nickel & Gross purchased the Hanson mill property in Barton Vermont to house a piano factory near maple sources. About 50 workers will start, with plans to hire more. Officials toured Vermont sites in Wells River St Johnsbury and Barton, favoring Barton’s mill property over others.
Friends mourn Maud Powell noted violinist who died in Uniontown Pennsylvania aged near 62. Peruvian born prodigy, she studied in France Germany, then returned 1885 to travel as a virtuoso. She married in 1904 H Frey Turner of London and performed at the Colonial in St Johnsbury during a Whitefield visit.
Late News Bulletin reports a hotel fire in Presque Isle Maine at dawn. Twenty five lodgers escaped as the building burned to the ground. The loss is estimated at twenty thousand dollars.
Washington reports show Democrats split on Wilsonian strategy as to the league pact it remains unclear if the president’s letter will shift votes. Some reservationists see less chance for compromise while others claim the door remains open. Harvard president Lowell weighs in urging reservations to win the two thirds endorsement and notes a likely early ratification path despite party tension.
An advertisement promotes steady pricing for suits and overcoats with a lasting, well made feel. It stresses reasonable costs, consistent prices through the season, and guaranteed long life, appealing to buyers who seek satisfaction from quality and value.
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