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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
1
Local committee finalized arrangements for a Fourth of July celebration for returning soldiers and sailors. The finance panel aims to raise about 2000 dollars with a railroad office staff gift of 25 dollars. Fireworks costing 500 dollars will be launched by an expert from Harris Hill at 9:30. Streets will be opened for a post-fireworks street carnival as part of the day long program.
Harrisburg Pa June 20 Senate votes 31 to 6 to ratify the suffrage amendment. It is expected the House will pass it by the rest of the week.
Mrs Mary Parker Woodworth prominent St Johnsbury Academy alumna of 1870, first woman graduate in the academy and first New Hampshire girl to complete the course. Sister of Col H E Parker editor of the Bradford Opinion. Widely known writer and speaker connected with music and literature. Concord Statesman obituary recalls her death in Concord last Saturday.
Community Chautauqua opens in about three weeks with three lectures daily. Noted English engineer Tillemont-Thomason headlines the opening night, bringing insight into Germany’s revolution and peace plans as a powerful war and postwar analysis.
Charles Jones of Rutland and Ralph Mann of Worcester, both alumni, began their commencement today aboard an airplane to Middlebury and the University of Vermont, indicating a ceremonial travel by air for the event.
Large attendance marks graduation program at St Gabriel's and Mt St Joseph Academy. Pupils receive certificates and prizes for scholarship and achievement. Program includes French and English selections, choral pieces, instrumental numbers, and diplomas for eighth grade and commercial course graduates.
Johnsbury Academy marks commencement with baccalaureate at North Church and a week of events. Seniors enjoy a Harvey's Pond picnic, class prophesies read by Steele and Redliff, and an evening performance of She Stops to Conquer. Faculty changes noted, Alumni baseball triumph, gymnasium discussion, and final exercises at South Church. Commencement speaker is Hon. Geo M Powers with diplomas presented by Henry Ide. Vermont University scholarship honors Doris Perry and Harold Wells.
Newspaper reports the German government under Friedrich Ebert disintegrates as the Reichstag cracks under pressure. A public call to sign and end the dispute signals acceptance of the treaty terms, with citizens expressing a desire to conclude the matter quickly.
Washington June 20 not likely the Knox resolution seeking to separate the League of Nations covenants from the general peace treaty will pass. Expect at most 40 Senators in favor, with Republicans teetering and only Senator Reed of Missouri likely to back it. If all present, vote projected 40 to 56 against the resolution.
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