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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1919
Page
1
State Board of Education plans to urge Legislature to modify transportation law and restore rural schools. They cite high costs exceeding 100000 yearly for transport and 200000 total, with towns bearing half the bill. Examples from Barnard and Tinmouth show misaligned siting and sales impact. Restoration expected to use vacant buildings and improve rural communities, despite higher short term costs. L. A. Kelty.
New York January 10 the strike committee of marine workers voted unanimously to reject A. H. Smiths proposal for a 48 hour resumption of all harbor activities until a conference between government boat owners and boatmen representatives aims to settle the dispute.
Dr. Oudendijk, Dutch Minister in Petrograd, warns London Times interview that Bolshevism is the end of civilization. He cites high wages, no work, theft, no punishment, no taxation, and describes Russia’s starvation, unemployment, and ruin, urging Allied intervention to prevent further collapse.
The Newport High School Academy team edged St Johnsbury 44 to 22 in a fast, tight basketball battle at the M C A. Ellis led Newport with 11 points, while Smith and Lanpher shone for St Johnsbury. Attendance was 850 as both teams displayed press and floor play.
Fair tonight and Sunday with a cooler trend. A cold wave is expected to push southward, bringing sharp temperature drops and gusty winds in the region.
New York January 10 Theodore Roosevelt's estate is estimated at about 500000 with much of it inherited. The bulk goes to his widow in trust to be disposed by her will or divided among living children if she dies without a will. Executors named are Mrs Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt Jr and George Emlin Roosevelt. A trust fund bequeathed to Colonel Roosevelt is to be divided among his children. He also bequeaths all silver and plate at Sagamore Hill and residence trophies remain as residuary estate.
Walker D. Hines, assistant director general of railroads, was named director general today by President Wilson to replace William McAdoo. The move places Hines at the helm of the nation's railroad administration as the administration reshapes transit leadership.
The report details early German plans to invade the Isle of Wight and bombard Portsmouth. Morse signals from Pevensey, a clock dial with a prism, and a poisoned pate de foie gras plot are described. Also notes mass female war workers facing reentry to low pay amid postwar reconstruction and Hindenburg readiness to curb the Spartacus movement.
Paris and Buenos Aires report a sweeping editorial view on admission of states to a future world authority. The piece notes neutrals and Central European republics will likely gain seats, while admitting enemy states like Germany provokes opposition. It cites American moderating stance and Alsace Lorraine disputes as ongoing concerns. In Buenos Aires, a general strike left 72 dead, 81 gravely hurt, and over 800 injured lightly in fighting across the city.
Basis Switzerland reports an attempt on Prague to assassinate Dr Karl Kramarz Czecho Slovak Premier. Eight revolver shots were fired but none took effect according to initial details.
The House Rules Committee declined to report a rule and granted privileged status to President Wilson's request for 100,000,000 dollars for European relief work, a Senate like maneuver reported in Washington.
A London despatch reports Lord Robert Cecil will succeed the Earl of Reading as British high commissioner and special ambassador to the United States. Washington sources note Lord Reading is expected to return to the United States as special British ambassador with President Wilson.
Rioting Sinn Fein inmates at Mount Joy Prison Dublin cause property damage with broken windows and damaged cells amid ongoing disturbances reported on January 10.
Arlington defeated the Stars 20 to 16 at F. C. A. hall in a tight contest tying the Stars for the lead. Nolin and Lemire starred for Arlington while Emond and Mulqueeney led the Stars. Attendance 150 with refs Scorer Gagner and Timer Goyer.
A Paris despatch says allied delegates may attend a peace conference with a truce condition. Berlin reports Von Hindenburg ready to use the army to crush Spartacist revolt within 24 hours. Copenhagen notes serious rioting in Dresden Hamburg Augsburg Dusseldorf. Washington states President Wilson asked the War Labor Board to resume hearings on the New York marine workers strike and implement a finding with cooperation from agencies and private boat owners. New York marine workers say they will abide by any ruling.
At the January 8 annual meeting of the Passumpsic Savings Bank incorporators, the 1918 officers were reelected for the year. Judge Walter P. Smith as president, A B Noyes as vice president, Richard C. Baker as treasurer, with W P Smith, A B Noyes, H G Ely, P F Hazen, L P Leach, C A Cramton and F N Carr as trustees. The following day the trustees confirmed existing appointments: Alvin C. Noyes teller, Milton L. Julian bookkeeper, Mary L. Jewett stenographer. The treasurer’s report showed a very successful year with four percent dividends, growth of the permanent surplus fund, and increased undivided profits. The bank highlighted substantial lending support to Government efforts, and noted the new steel-lined vault and other improvements aided service. It also boasted handling many Liberty Bond subscriptions and War Savings and Thrift Stamps.
Special to the Caledonian Greensboro Bend Jan 11 T W Gebbie a respected farmer of this town was nearly killed last Friday evening at Greensboro Bend by the 5 o clock train on the St J L C railroad when he crossed the track near the depot. The sleigh he rode was struck and he was dragged along the engine for some distance. He had cuts and bruises and was unconscious briefly but recovered enough to be taken home for the night. His wife cared for him. Gebbie over 70 faces a severe shaking up that may prove serious. The horse was unharmed. Gift of Chimes to Smith College Northampton Jan 10 Neilson says the college has accepted from Mr and Mrs Wilenson Carlile of Columbus Ohio a spring gift of 12 bells. They duplicate the Springfield chime and honor their daughter Dorothea Carlile Class of 1922 who died Oct 9 1918 The chime will be placed below the clock in the Gothic tower of the college hall.
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