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Newspaper

The Evening Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1920

Page

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Two Killed in Automobile Accidents

Reported multiple fatalities and serious injuries from two separate auto crashes. In Vermont a party returning from a G A R encampment near Rutland collided with a fence and overturned, killing Mrs Alvn M Teachout of Montpelier and badly injuring others including her husband. Adelbert Persons of Cally sustained a broken nose and a dislocated shoulder. Injured were treated at Stevens House in Vergennes. In New Hampshire a 16 year old, William Aber, was killed in Hartford when struck by a car driven by George H Ribli of West Lebanon after turning toward the vehicle.

Alvn M Teachout Montpelier Rutland North Fertisburg Richette Adelbert Persons Cally Stevens Vergenne William Aher Hartford George H. Ribli Lebanon N. H. Aber Kibling

Rejected proposals lead to gunfire and court danza

Mary White shot herself after Joseph Keller rejected a Leapher proposal and a dinner, movie, and walk preceded the plan to marry. She and Keller reportedly clashed over marriage. authorities say her wounds are not serious. In Taunton, Joseph Martin faced an assault with a loaded revolver charge after shooting Alice Harrison when she refused to wed him. Harrison fainted in court and was hospitalized. Martin could not post bond. Rebel advances near Carranza stronghold in Cruz continue, with two trains still in loyal hands and reinforcements rushing to the front.

Chicago Mary White Joseph Keller Morrage Taunton Mass Joseph Martin Providence Evond Alice Harrison Martin Carranza A Cruz San Marcos Puebla Neantine Struwgle

St Johnsbury Clean Up Campaign Plans Parade and Free Movies

A village cleanup drive led by Charles E. Peck with Civics Committee members plans a parade and free children’s movies on Saturday May 22. Volunteers will collect rubbish door to door on two days next week. boys and girls working four hours earn a movie ticket.

St. Johnsbury Charles E. Peck EB. W. Moore S. A. Moore O. J. Adams OC. A. Burrows George H. Stearns B. A. Palmer Woman's Club George FP. Cheney Edgar 2. Brown Mary Ei Ide

Barracks in Letrim and four places burned by masked bands

In Letrim and four other towns armed masked men burned police barracks to the ground. The Letrim building, the finest in the country, housed a sergeant and his wife who were ordered out before the flames. In Dublin a motor garage was raided and an automobile taken.

Letrim Ireland Dublin

Hoover seeks withdrawal of name from Oregon primary

Portland May 14 Herbert Hoover asked that his name be withdrawn from the Oregon primary ballot after a telecast remark by state campaign manager Chester G. Murphy. The request, though late, would be honored to remove his name from the ballot.

Portland Ore Herbert Hoover Oregon Chester G. Murphy Hoo Murphy

Textile mills curtail production in Woonsocket area

Textile mills here announce production curtailment due to a shortage of orders. Mantioie Worsted Co plans layoff of workers and Barnat Weishol Co will stop night shifts this week. Other mills are trimming remaining orders to fit the schedule.

Woonsocket Ctite Mantioie Worsted Co Barnat Weishol Co Cleininis Ap

Deputy Fire Marshal's Official Visit To Mountpelier

Deputy State Fire Marshal A. G. Proble of Montpelier visited St. Johnsbury inspecting buildings in the Buges district, condemning a barn on Prospect Avenue for pedestrian danger and fire risk. He urges weekly basements and alley cleanups and stricter enforcement with fines up to 10 dollars daily after ten days for noncompliance, plus ordinances to curb fire hazards and gasoline vapor fumes. Harry J. Mapsion will oversee monthly follow ups with Montpelier fire officials and insurance agents back Vermont’s fire safety drive.

A. G. Proble Montpelier St. Johnabury Wisday Bugues Afr Proble Tod G Brown Pew Preble Prospect Avenue E Jon C. Works Prehle Harry J. Mapsion Marden Cary Olt Vermont

Burglar Alarm Explodes During Bank Building Repairs

While repairing the First National bank building workmen unearthed a 40 year old burglar alarm tied to the rear. The device, adjusted to fire blank cartridges by electricity if the vault was tampered with, exploded when dropped, startling workers and locals. The alarm had not been connected to the vault for four years.

First National Bank Asso Bfe

Demand That French Troops Withdraw From Ruhr From Berlin Pact

London May 14 The German cabinet after discussing with federal state ministers decided unanimously that Germany shall not send representatives to the Spa or Brussels Conference unless French troops are withdrawn from the Ruhr district by May 15 according to a Central News dispatch from Berlin today. It left the discussion that every pretext for continued occupation of the Ruhr by French forces has been removed.

Associated Press London Germany Spa Brussels Ruhy Berlin Ruhe

Hetty Green Estate Must Pay Tax On Millions

A New York appellate court orders Hetty Green’s estate to pay transfer tax on 28 million dollars invested in New York. The ruling reverses a prior decision and keeps the estate liable despite earlier allowances. Meanwhile a State Department bulletin says Americans in Mexico are not in danger amid revolutionary clashes near the capital. Two unnamed Americans were reported attempting to flee via Cararra amid fighting.

Hetty Green Washington State’ Department Mexico Carrara Eat Mexico City York May State of New York Appelate Division Supreme Count

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