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Newspaper

The Evening Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1919

Page

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Drive for Near East relief funds gains pace in St Johnsbury

The campaign to raise 30 million dollars for homeless and war-stricken peoples in Asia Minor the Caucasus Armenia Persia and Northern Egypt is active in St Johnsbury. Thirteen canvassing teams plus a strong local committee organize districts and captains with meetings at the Armory featuring General Mesrob Azgapetian and State Chairman Roland E Stevens. A fundraising total of over 400 dollars is reported with plans to reveal canvassing results tonight.

Asia Minor Caucasus Armenia Persia Egypt St. Johnsbury Near East C. W. Steele J. C. Clark 2. & Waterman H. A. Power J. Brooks James Cosgrove Caledonia Elm Streets Elm Street B. B. Scribner Elm’ Street Railroad Street St. Mary'street J. A. Drou Arlington Town Farm Bridge ie—River Larry D. Waite Eastern Ave Peak Street Arlington Bridge North Ave Spruce Street Sandhill C. C. Locke Peayl Street Fair’ Ground Hill F. S. Lancot Easton Avenue Pearl Street Main Street Pearl and Main C. R. Calderwood Mt. Pleasant Street Boynton Hill Green Street Hastings Hill Alvin Flint Summer Street South Park Valley Street Josephine Woods Spring Street R. C. Baker Highland Av Underclyffe Fp, Co St. Johnsbury Center Ernest Morrill East St. Johnsbury Bertha M. Lee General Azgapetian Robert College Constantinople University of Geneva Switzerland Oolumbie University New York Legation Washington Orient

Merrill Honored for Cool Daring in Archangel Action

Howard E. Merrill of New York and Dartmouth 1917 graduate is recommended for recognition by the General commanding the American and Allied Expedition in northern Russia after a surprise attack. A cable from Archangel headquarters confirms the award suggestion. Merrill formerly did Y M C A work at Commonwealth Pier Boston and later served at Archangel with the International Committee.

New York Northern Russi Howard EB. Merrill M. C. A. National War Work Council Crawford Wheeler Archangel Merrill Howard E. Merrill Inn Dartmouth Nassau 19Th Street Commonwealth Pier Boston The

Death of Rev Dr Edward T Fairbanks in St Johnsbury

Rev Dr Edward T Fairbanks died at his home Sunday evening at 11 o clock. Born May 12 1536 in St Johnsbury he was the elder son of Joseph Paddock and Almira Taylor Fairbanks. A Yale graduate and pastor emeritus of the South Congregational church he served St Johnsbury for 28 years and contributed to the Athenaeum and Fairbanks Museum. He is survived by his daughter Cornelia Taylor Fairbanks. Funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. Flowers omitted.

Edward T. Fairbanks Edward Taylor Fairbanks St. Johnsbury Joseph Paddock Almira Taylor Fairbanks Jonathan Fairbanke Yorkshire Eng Dedham Mass St. Johnsbury Academy James K. Colby Av Ruiups-Andover Academy Suuel m. Taylor New Hngland Vietname Yale College Wmisbe Society of Scroll and Ey Joseph H. ‘Witeness Hartford Vonn Yae Academy Our High School Andover Theological Seminacy Derry N. H Emma Cornelia Guy C Sally M. Taplin Montpelier Chester First Congregational Church St. Johnsbury Center South Church St. Johnsbury Athenaeum E. and T. Fairbanks and Co Fairbanks Museum Sphinx Club State Senate University of Vermont Fairbanks St. John de Crevecoeur Cornelia Taylor Fairbanks

Poland's Future: Polish Army to Lead Democratic Poland

Paris reports that 80 percent of Poland's future soldiers come from the United States with 16 000 fighting for the Allies and 50 000 more Poles having served in the French Army. A YMCA division will accompany them to Poland to set up canteens and promote democracy under Walter Schutz and associates. The Polish forces aided the French in June near Rheims and suffered heavy losses as YMCA workers earned trust among the troops.

Paris Poland United States France Bert W. Welsh Newton, Kas Stanley Modra New York Harry L. McAdams California Rheims Mr. Schutz New Democratic

Milk Producers Endorse Dairyman Returns Discussed at Meeting

The New England Milk Producers Association local branch held its annual meeting at Town hall with 70 members present. E H Hallett chaired. Leland A Wood led the general discussion on returns from N B M P A investments. Officers elected include President E H Hallett and Secretary-Treasurer Guy C Wright. A banquet planning committee was formed for a future gathering. The South church adjourns its annual meeting and roll call to January 22 in memory of Rev Dr Edward T Fairbanks.

New England Milk Producers’ Association Town Hall E. H. Hallett Leland A Wood Freeman EB Allen St Johnsbury Center Guy C. Wright Edward T. Fairbanks The South Church

Vermont YWCA appoints Miss Macion Geary field secretary

Miss Macion Geary of Rutland is named field secretary for the Vermont YWCA. She will establish Rutland headquarters and tour the state to determine where branches are most needed. Geary, a Smith College graduate, has long served in Vermont youth work and led Rutland Community House girls. A statewide reconstruction conference, led by Mrs. M. B. Chittenden, is planned for Burlington.

New York Macion Geary Rutland Vermont Miss Geary New England Geary Woman’s Missionary Union of Vermont National Federation of Home Missionary Societies Smith College M. B. Chittenden Burlington

Steamer Castalia in Distress Off Nova Scotia

Wireless messages report rescue efforts for the Castalia off Nova Scotia with most crew saved and two drownings. The source notes a distinguished representative of a heroic race may be greeted by a crowded house.

Halifax Nova Scotia Jwho

American and European experts plan child welfare conference

Miss Julia Lathrop and Mrs Grace Abbott sail to Europe to consult with UK France and Italy and to arrange attendance of European experts at a conference in the United States. The effort aims to develop working standards for the health education and work of American children as urged by President Wilson.

England France Italy Julia Lathrop United States Department of Labor Grace Abbott T Labor Nea Europe Lathren Secretary of Labor Wilson

Status of New York Harbor Strike

Private owners of New York harbor craft and those of railroad administration refused to submit their side for War Labor Board decision. The board meeting, directed by President Wilson, overruled a motion to remove Basil Manly and five labor members from the hearing, and proceeded to make a finding.

New York New York Harbor Railroad Administration War Labor Board Wilson Basil Manly Mr. Taft

Supreme Court bans shipping liquor to dry states

Washington January 18 The Supreme Court holds that the Reed hone dry prohibition amendment forbids transporting intoxicating liquor into dry states for beverage purposes even for personal use. Justice McReynolds in dissent with Justice Black concurred that the amendment is not an interstate commerce regulation but intrudes on state affairs beyond federal power.

Washington Supreme Court Justice McReynolds Cirrion Justice Clack

Civil Service Exam Open for Rural Carrier in Caledonia County

The U S Civil Service Commission announces an examination for rural carrier vacancies in Caledonia County Vermont. Tests will be held February 8 1919 in Weedsville and Lyndonville for male citizens domiciled in the county. Applications must meet Form 1977 requirements and be sent to the Commission in Washington at the earliest practicable date.

Washington United States Civil Service Commission Caledonia Vermont Weedsville N. H Lyndonville East the Gate Washington, D. C Commission

Bulgaria Reports Over Million War Losses

The report lists Bulgarian casualties in the war as 101,224 killed and wounded totaling 1,152,808, with 10,825 prisoners. Additional deaths occurred during the retreat from Macedonia due to influenza exhaustion and famine, with 0 prisoners noted.

Sofia Dan Bulgaric Gussinge Macedonia

Germans summon supreme command for talks on armistice

London reports Draighal Boch invites the German supreme command to confer with Allied representatives in Troyes on January 14 to reward personnel for the armistice. A German date and a demoted commander replace Mackensen, and 3000 government troops reach Berlin to quell the Spartacist revolution as preliminary peace conference details begin.

London Draighal Boch Gsrigh Supreme Command Canfar Uortin Tadey Mackensen Scapa Flow

Vermonters Rally for Armenian Relief Campaign

White River Junction reports a statewide drive to raise funds for relief in Armenia. Churches and communities discuss the goal of twenty million dollars with early successes in Essex County and Laas, under United States Food Administration backing and Hoover urging full aid. Vermont for Victory is the campaign slogan.

White River Junction Laas Essex County Mary Maes Lemington United States Food Administration Hoover Peeret Vermont

Paderewski Wounded in Warsaw Attack

Polish leader Paderewski was slightly wounded by an assassin in Warsaw. He will resume work on reconstructing the Polish government and plan measures against the Bolshevists.

Geneva Ienace Paderewski Warsaw

President Urges Congress to Aid Food Relief Abroad

A London despatch reports the White House pressing Congress for a hundred million dollars in European food relief. The President cites urgent talks with European statesmen and says immediate action will curb famine and unrest and aid peace. Berlin dispatches note Spartacans arrested and streets burned as troops suppress Bolshevik literature.

London Berlin Tageblatt Cope Ali Atiows Poland Europe Rose Luxenbur Karl Liebnecht Spartacans Tiehnecht

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