27 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1919
Page
1
The seven Protestant churches of St Johnsbury unite to observe Sunday Oct 5 as a rally day for religious activities. Pastors will give special addresses on progressive and aggressive Christian work. Sunday schools will participate and churches plan a week of efforts to boost attendance and interest in church activities. Go to Church Sunday in St Johnsbury.
The World's Series starts next week in Chicago with a nine game series where the first to five wins. The Evening Caledonian and Associated Press arrange free bulletins for readers in Northeastern Vermont with inning by inning updates, final scores, and notices via telegraph and windows at local cigar stores.
Six lodges from the fifth district gathered in Lyndonville with over 150 members attending. West Burke presented the work, Lyndonville hosted a bounteous repast, and Grand Officers gave addresses including Mrs. L. N. Smythe and Francis Cutting. A large district delegation enjoyed a social hour afterward.
Adelina Patti, famed soprano born in Madrid February 19 1845, died today at Penyear Castle in southern Wales. Daughter of a Spanish mother and Italian singer, she debuted in New York at seven and graced London in 1861 before a long European tour of triumphs. Her first husband was a French marquis in Napoleon II’s circle. after his death in 1898 she married Baron Cederstrom in 1899 and largely retired from public life.
The Evening Caledonian announces a Saturday feature page starting Oct 4 devoted to news from lodges and patriotic organizations in the area. Readers are urged to form press committees or arrange correspondence so items can be collected and published by Friday afternoon each week.
The text recalls a famed soprano who lived in a Welsh castle and performed at her estate theatre and in London. Her strong original training and remarkable method kept her voice fresh, making her one of the era’s greatest sopranos after Jenny Lind.
The St Johnsbury merchants urge Vermont residents to reject the national soap club scheme that lures money from the town with a free show and premium list. Patrons who attended the three reel production saw little local benefit as dollars flow to stockholders far from home. The piece argues local merchants offer better value and community tax support.
Montpelier September 27 Secretary of State Black suspended the operators license of Harry J. McCaffery of Lyndonville and Eugene Sanborn of Derby Line for alleged operation a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
A late bulletin reports Wilson's special train arriving in St Louis at 3 30 am and departing 4 15 am. He rested quietly with his car darkened, the train routed direct for the capital with right of way at high speed. He may travel to New York to greet King Albert if feasible.
Washington dated Sept 27 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor defines the national steel strike issue as recognition of workers right to be heard to organize and to have voice in conditions under which they labor in a statement issued today.
London reports say the National Union of Railway Men walked out shutting service nationwide. Government readiness to operate railroads by armed force noted as papers call Parliament’s summons and debate urgent action.
Mt Sinai Temple and Nobles of the Mystic Shrine plan a pilgrimage with Karnak temple of Montreal to Sherbrooke on Oct 18. In Montpelier the ceremonial at city hall Met 3 aims to recruit about 50 candidates with a 3 pm parade, 5 pm welcome, 6 pm banquet, and 8 pm degree work.
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