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St. Johnsbury Caledonian
Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont
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In Wilna, western Russia, soldiers of an artillery battery mutinied by refusing to salute an officer, who then shot two non-commissioned officers with a revolver until they complied. The incident sparks debate in military circles over the officer's actions.
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Much comment has been excited by a recent occurrence at Wilna, in western Russia. The men of one of the batteries of an artillery regiment stationed at Wilna mutinously refused to salute one of their officers when he came among them. He summoned them more than once to pay him the due sign of respect, but the soldiers paid no attention. The officer, enraged at this behavior, at length drew a revolver and shot two non-commissioned officers one after the other. He was taking aim at a third when the soldiers, in fear of their lives, at length gave the proper salute. The incident is being hotly discussed in military circles, some officers maintaining that their confrere was justified in his act, while others condemn his extreme conduct.—[London Times.]
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Wilna, Western Russia
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two non-commissioned officers shot; soldiers complied with salute.
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Men of an artillery battery in Wilna mutinously refused to salute their officer, who repeatedly demanded respect. Enraged, he drew a revolver and shot two non-commissioned officers. As he aimed at a third, the soldiers saluted out of fear. The act is debated in military circles, with some justifying and others condemning it.