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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1919
Page
1
The War Department reports the 330th Infantry is evacuting as Archangel withdrawal starts. Cable advices indicate individual soldiers listed as casuals will not speed discharge. units will reach home ahead of these individuals.
King Albert of Belgium is expected to visit Washington for the initial meeting of the League of Nations in October. The report comes from Paris and cites Associated press sources.
Sergeant Alvin C York, hailed as a national hero, meets Secretary Baker and Secretary Tumulty in the War Department and White House. He plans to return to Camp Merritt for discharge and then go home to see his mother amid cheers from legislators.
The Lake Shore House in West Danville VI is now open to the public offering meals at reasonable hours. The notice promises special care of automobiles as part of its business.
The Vermont branch of the Smith College Alumnae Association met at St Johnsbury House with 20 graduates present. Mrs. Arthur F. Stone presided in the president's absence, officers were elected, and a public lecture by Miss Georgia W Read of Yonkers New York covered the college unit attached to the American army front.
Chicago May 28 Ruth Law announced she would attempt a transatlantic flight within six weeks using a new Curtiss land biplane.
Senator Reed of Missouri in the Senate charged the League of Nations covenant threatens white peoples. He cited population figures claiming whites would be outnumbered in the league’s governing assembly and warned that many Democrats support the pact for partisan reasons. Debate followed with counterpoints from Senators Hitchcock and Knox as discussions on the peace treaty text continued.
At a May 28 meeting the committee urged settling the long running flashboard case. Village share from a 50 000 verdict totals about 12 000 while the marble company faces 25 000 in damages. Trustees were told to issue 500 and 100 dollar orders and to pay 1 000 per year.
Hawker and Grieve, rescued in mid ocean after a failed transatlantic flight, were received by King George at Buckingham Palace. They were awarded the Air Force Cross, the first recipients, as immense crowds gathered to watch their arrival. The new honor honors devotion to duty.
The article notes that some big stars pay for applause via a hired clique at performances. Reinald Werrenrath, an American baritone, makes his Met debut this season in New York after earning acclaim. He will perform in St Johnsbury next Thursday in a concert, reflecting his rising reputation.
The NC-4 seaplane completes the first transatlantic aerial passage from Newfoundland to Lisbon. Commander Wortman receives the message, declaring the crew safely on the far side. Lt Com Albert C Read and five companions earn honors, decorations and Navy recognition for the historic achievement.
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