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Newspaper

The Weekly Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1919

Page

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Austria Abandons Hopes of Joining Germany in Peace Talks

Vienna reports that Chancellor Kebary accepts a peace delegation post and renounces hopes for Austrian union with Germany. The mission, led by Renner with socialist and nationalist delegates, seeks better terms while avoiding revolt. Delegates travel toward Paris as divisions over annexation and the German treaty linger.

Vienna All Austria Kebbary Sk.Geemsain Germany Cus Ollee Ballphita Christhu Socialist Party Dy. Schoonhauey Dr. Seitz Renner Hery Landesberger Anglo-Austrian Bank Assceisted Sind Ferneh Foreign Office Paris Austria Council of the League of Nations

Unclear fragmentary piece from a Thoreau-era sketch

Fragmentary prose mentions natural history, landscapes with magnolia and cotton trees, warm breezes, winter thaw, and snow on river forks. References Thoreau style writing and a voyage through unnamed places blending natural imagery and seasons.

Labrada Thoreau

Readers decry road neglect and hold state funding to task

A reader from Caledonia rails at Ayrshire road repair, noting mud, ruts, and “stitches” along the main line caused by infrequent, inadequate maintenance. He blames the highway department and asserts only state action can fix a system he calls broken, urging a vigorous reform campaign.

Missionary Institute Draws Indian Egyptian Sudanese Delegates

The Missionary Institute at South Ayegate featured returned missionaries from India Egypt and the Sudan with speakers from the Foreign Missionary Board and Women’s General Missionary Society. Sessions included devotionals lectures on wealth and life consecration and a pageant of mission scenes with stereopticon views illustrating the fields to support.

Missionary Institute India Egypt Soudan Presbyterian Church I Mills J. Taylor New England Dy Mies Katte Meld Women’s General Missionary Society de. L. M. Henry Medical College Assult Li Ht Simpson Ryegate Ro. Ayres Trding Nellie Smith Keynt L. L. M. Henry United Presbyterian Chud W. 8. Anderson Philelips J. Mills Tylor Milled Paylin Kate Hill Hila B. Nowie Dom 1 Tydia Beypt

Bolsheviki in Siberian raid trial called mockery

AP report from Orenburg May 18 details Bolshevik rule in Ufa Rogolbei and Bagulin areas. Accounts describe wholesale murder robbery and persecution with no constructive work. Judges are partisan, and a special commission can condemn to death without court reference. Dozens condemned in Ufa for crimes including liquor dealing and prostitution. executions occur in courtyards.

Ruglebel Orenburg Russia Associated Press Ufa Rollebei Bagulins Ulu Peter Tulsey Buguin I5 Vaiyara Andreyev Hquor Moscow Nertheless Torede Fatail Coms I Missioners Kolchak

Meeting at Essex Junction Vermont Congregational Conference

The 124th annual Vermont Congregational Conference and 101st annual Vermont Domestic Missionary Society meet May 20 to 22 at the Essex Junction Congregational church. Officials include Rev. Chaves H. Mevell and Rev. Charles C. Merrill. program covers spiritual topics, reports, and proceedings with lectures, sermons, and committee sessions.

Vermont Congregational Conference Vermont Domestic Missionary Society Essex Junction Chaves H. Mevell D. D Gearie Dunham Charles C. Merrill Fronn M. Comstock Frederieck W. Baldwin Chauncey C. Adams William Millar Evan Thomas M. H. Buckham Levi P. Smith Ken William Millan Fairbanks Board E Education Gilbert E. Woods St. Johnsbury Transurer Fairbanks Board of Education I Noyes Harry L. Howe Burlington Inter-Church Federation Fraser Metager Randolph Chelan T Wilson Day Swanton Eveangelium Donald Freer Wells River George L. Dunham Brattleboro Arthur J. Cowell Boston Albert Parker Fitch Walter Thorpe Brandon Herbert P. Woodin William F. Frazier Vergennes Ardresa France Stey J. Duke King Rupol i Vermont John W. Comstock Chelsea Church New Era Albert Parker Pitch Slovick W. Baldwin Bitter Ways and Means Justin St. Hoadley Tut- T and Bookd of Directore Ney Chauncey Vermont Domestic Misionary Society Nathan G. William Bel- Jaws Pulls John T. Ritekix Charles H. Mell, DD Mabel J. Winch East Arlington Leland G. Chase East Braintree West Brookfield Chutes O. Sill Hartkind Walter C. Carroll East Charleston William J. McNeill West New July

China appeals to Senate to refuse treaty ratification

At a Paris meeting the Chinese Society for International Peace urged the U S Senate to reject the Peace Conference decision on Shantung and Kiaochau. Chinese officials demand a written assurance from the Council of Three that Japan will return Kiaochau to China before they sign.

China Senate Paris Associated Press Chinese Society For International Peace Messiage United States Senate Shantungy Kinorchau Wilson Charles Tt. Crane Chicago Miss Teheng Mr. Cheng Pe- Ling Gazette Council of ‘Three Council of Three Japan Kiao-Chau

First Woman Doctor Honored By Vermont DAR Delegation

A Brattleboro Daughters of the American Revolution group visited Dr Lauria M Phintz of Putney to celebrate her late birthday and pioneer status as Vermont’s first woman physician. Her ties include General Lloyd Wheaton as stepson and a past joking candidacy for Vice President with Admiral Dewey.

Brattleboro Daughters of the American Revolution Putney Woman's Relie? Corps of Lauria M. Phintz Pan University di Phinte Michi- Wand Vermont The Nation Society Lloyd Wheaton United States Army Admiral Dewey

Museum Notes on Birds and Gifts to Exhibits

Many new birds and flowers recorded in the museum two weeks. Bird Walks to be held on mornings weather permitting, listing species date wise. Gifts to the historical collections include a pewter cup, arrowheads, coins, lace cap, and newspapers from 19th and early 20th century. Chaplain Adams donated copies of the Paris Edition of the New York Herald and the Stars and Stripes. Miss Inez A Howe spoke at Arbor and Bird Day events in Johnson Vermont.

Met South Carolina Charles Rathbun Ilinois Lake Champlain China Japan Syria Luman A. Ladd Chauncey A. Adams Paris New York Herald Stars and Stripes Adams Inez A. Howe Johnson Vermont

East Ryegate Social Notes Highlight Local Guests

Olin Stowell moved to the Albert Nelson farm last week. John Crownan of TPitzdale, a 26th Division member, visited Mrs. Fanny Chamberlin. Mrs. George Boldup and children stayed with M. A. Bowen on the way to Glen Falls New York. H. D. Chamberlin family were guests of Clarence Bedell. Willa Riley of Newbury, back from overseas, visited sister Mrs. Harry Garruth briefly. Mex G C Cowan and son Francis visited Lyniten with her daughter.

Olin Stowell Albert Nelson John Crownan Tpitzdale Fanny Chamberlin George Boldup M. A. Bowen Glen Fills N.Y H. D. Chamberlin Clarence Bedell Willa Riley Newbury Harry Garruth Mex G. C. Cowan Francis Lyniten

West Waterford News Snippet Details Local Work and Visits

Alec Blair of Tarner moved to the Ladd farm last week. Chandler is making extensive repairs on his barn. Mr Wentworth visited Mrs Wentworth at the hospital Saturday. W T Forbes sawed wood for A K Powers Saturday.

Alec Blair Tarner Ta A. Ladd Chandler Mr. Wentworth

Body of Unknown Man Found on Forest Log Road

A lumberman found the body of an unidentified man about 50 along a forest road from Wenlock to Brunswick. Autopsy showed death by natural causes with no signs of foul play. The body wore a summer hat and low shoes, remained unidentified after efforts by State's Attorney Powell, and had likely lain hidden through winter before burial in Brunswick.

Boucher Wenlock Benthic's Brunswick C. St. Powell North Stratford N. H Powell Dinand Campo Bouchor

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