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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
4
Daily paper details publishing staff editors and offices in Newport and St Johnsbury Vermont. Subscription rates listed and government prepayment requirement noted. Snippets critique fashion and finance with satirical tone about dress and stock tips amid general editorial banter.
Local politician Haring pledges higher taxes to fund national prosperity. He argues balanced increases will boost services and long term growth, emphasizing firm revenue plans and public accountability.
Washington March 11 The Senate struggled to restore order in the peace treaty debate after Wednesday's mix up. Republicans might accept changes to the substitute Article 10 reservation urged by mild reservationists. Democrats, led by mild reservationists, claim they can marshal 40 votes for the substitute. Senator Hitchcock urged action today, but both sides secured a delay while negotiating toward an agreement.
Boston March 11 The Boston Symphony orchestra is to be rebuilt to full strength after a strike involving one third of its players. The dismissed Cancer Master Tradkin was among those fired and pay was withheld during disciplinary actions. Strikers plan an independent orchestra led by Fradkin for a New England tour while the main ensemble rehearsed with 32 missing members. The regular orchestra faces a southern tour next week.
The coal strike settlement commission's report was sent to President Wilson for approval before public release. Officials did not disclose contents or confirm a wage rise of 25 percent for bituminous miners. Reports said a coal price increase to offset higher wages was proposed, and a minority seven hour workday recommendation may be included.
The Senate ordered an investigation into the management of the United States Grain Corporation. Semitor Reed proposed the inquiry following the Foden Grand Jury report from Spokane Washington after extensive discussion.
Prohibition officers raided Mt View Social Club in Chicopee discovering moonshine and wine in a hen coop. The club steward was arrested and pleaded not guilty today to a charge of maintaining a common nuisance.
Frances Mollibes faces a challenging term as Mrs. Porter praises her handling of the Royston schoolboys. The text recalls a dramatic morning in the village school with Miss Hullings and the boys’ rough behavior, while Mrs. Porter notes improvements and signals Frances may extend her stay to teach another year.
A brief aphorism notes that honest reception is the best thanks for a good thing attributed to George MacDonald, reflecting a moral view on gratitude and sincerity.
St Johnsbury notes many residents traveling and visiting northern towns and daughters. Dr William G Ricker travels to Montreal. Mrs Elsie Winters and Mrs Nellie Palmer visit Windsor and St Johnsbury Center. Wilfred St Marie visits Maple Street. Charles A Searles defends snow removal actions on Eastern Avenue. Hazel Powers ill. WCTU meeting at Grace Methodist Saturday afternoon. Rev George A Martin speaks at the Lyndonville Woman's Club Gentimen's Night. Marshall named overseer of the poor succeeding Walter S Russell. Brig Gen Stephen P Jocelyn native of Brownington dies in Burlington. his wife Maria Edgell Jocelyn native of St Johnsbury. A.B. Scott ill but out. union missionary meeting set for Friday at North Church. Mrs Roy Potter visits Mrs Charles Pratt at Meandoos Falls.
March 11 The Special Trade Union Congress voted against the strike policy and favored continued efforts by peaceful means to effect the nationalization of mines.
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