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Newspaper

The Evening Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1920

Page

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Brattleboro Boys Held for Burglary

Four Brattleboro youths aged 16 to 18 are in Caledonia county jail in Johnsbury facing burglary charges at Clyde Gear war home in Wells River after noon Tuesday. The implicated youths are Louis Young Terrence is Lynne Me ile and Earl Fish.

Brattleboro Caledonia County Johnsbury Clyde Gearwar Wells River Louis Young Terrence Is Lynne Me Ile Earl Fish

One Cent Profit Rule Set for Wholesale and Retail

Boston May 12 Attorney General Palmer capped profits at one cent per pound for wholesalers and two cents per pound at retail in a telegram to United States Attorney Boynton. The AG ordered steps to prosecute anyone taking higher margins. Local dealer prices will vary but no profits may exceed the stated caps. Textile strikers clash with police at Taunton mills and Raynham as about 200 workers walk out. five people are arrested amid earlier protests over an employee’s discharge.

Boston Palmer United States Boynton Boonton Taunton Taunton Qotton Raynham

Albany Law School Strike Over Expelled Student

About two hundred Albany law school students struck in protest after a student expelled for socialist ties sought to resume studies under a county judge’s temporary injunction. The action disrupted classes as the dispute unfolded in Albany New York.

Albany N. Y Albany Law School Oor

American Legion Opens Drive for Seasoned Members

Governor Clement announces The American Legion Week May 17 to 22 with a statewide membership drive led by John M. Thomas of Middlebury. Vermont aims to maintain its lead among states with the largest ex service member enrollment in The American Legion.

American Legion Clement John M. Thomas Middlebury Legion United States Vermont Percival V. Clement

South Church W H M U Elect Their Officers

At the annual meeting of the South church W H M U on Friday afternoon officers were elected. President is Mrs Susanna C Drew. vice president Mrs Bessie Gale. secretary Mrs Nellie B Paddoot. treasurer Mrs Mary J Perha. Committees include hover Mrs F A Poole, Wesstiania Braley, social chaired by Mrs Ella Horner and Mrs Helen Brown, ew ing Mrs Martha Burnham, devotional Mrs Ruths P Fairbanks, hospital Mrs Rebecca P Pairbanks, custodian Mrs Martha Burnham. Refreshments followed and a social hour was enjoyed.

W. H. M. U. of the South Church Susanna C. Drew Bessie Gale Nellie B. Paddoot Treas Mary Perha Hover F. A. Poole Wes Stiania Braley Ella Horner Helen Brown Ewing Martha Burnham

Bill Nye Retires as Chief Special Agent in Washington

May 12 Nye resigns as chief special agent of the State Department and for years active in the Secret Service of the federal government to pursue better financial opportunities in private life.

Hines Europe Washington Walter Railroad Administration Wilson Bill" Nye Josewn M. Nye State Department Feder

Wilsons Private Orders to Admiral Sims Read

The Senate Naval Investigating Committee heard a confidential Wilson cable to Rear Admiral Sims in London. It urged bold action against submarines and criticized admiralty prudence, with Sims replying to Daniels about Navy conduct. The exchange referenced plans for a combined sea land attack on Zeebrugge.

Washington Wilson Sims London Senate Naval Investigating Committee Daniels Great Britain Admiral Sims Admiralty Navy Department Ambassador Page oM“teAdmiral Sims Rveniv Zeebrugge Wave Department War Council Zeebrucee

Waiter Charged With South End Woman’s Murder

Goston may 12 a waiter known as Paul Daskalkis or Pappas faces murder charges after the body of Mrs. Arsenault was found beneath an ash pile in a South End lodging house. He had been missing since January and is linked to the lodging house operation.

Hunt Goston South End Paul Daskalkis Pappas Alice Arsenault Arsenault

Congregational Churches Exceed Drive Totals Across Vermont

Vermont churches push past targets in the Inter-Church Works Movement with MeIndoes Danville East Hardwick Hardwick St Johnsbury North and South centers raising funds beyond quotas. Several parishes report total contributions, noting a surge in donors while East Burke Lyn don Greensboro Kirby Penac ham Upper and Lower Waterford have not yet reported.

E. H. Cowles St. Johnsbury Vermont East Burke Lyndon Greensboro Kirby Penacham Upper Lower Waterford Guildhall MeIndoes Danville East Hardwick Hardwick Ville Lyndonville St. Johnsbury ‘Center St Johnsbury North St. Johnsbury South Lunenbury Granby Victory

Two Killed in Northwest Railroad Collision

Mrs Flora Griswold learned by telegram on Monday that her step daughter Mrs Grace Griswold Arundell and her young son were killed in a railroad accident in the Northwest. Arundell had lived in Portland Oregon for five or six years and was a St Johnsbury Academy graduate and East Village resident.

Flora Griswold Grace Griswold Arundell

Final Battle In Mexican Civil War Near Vera Cruz

Revolutionary forces surround 4000 Carranza troops in Lerdo state as rebels under Generals Hill Prezino gain positions southeast of the clash. Carranza entrenches along the Mexican National railroad while Aguillar seeks escape with the fate of the regime. American consul Foster reports conditions normal and no need for U.S. ships in Mexican waters.

Associated Press Vera Cruz Carranza Hill Prezino Lereida Navices Porras Carranzan Mexlican National Aguillar Paul H. Foster State Department Washington United States

Travers Arrested in Clinton for Whiskey Find

Calvin R. Travers of Waterbury Conn was arrested early today for operating an automobile without valid registration. Three barrels of whiskey were found in the car and Travers refused to reveal origin or destination. he was held for Federal officers.

Clinton Mass Calvin R. Travers Waterbury Conn Travers

Home Store Service and Local Trust in Goods

The home merchant tests goods by selling to townspeople and accepting returns. If items fail to prove wood or value, they are removed from lines. Buyers benefit from local accountability and ongoing service from a producer who must satisfy customers.

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