Snyder Announces Candidacy for Democratic National Convention Delegate
J Frank Snyder of Clearfield Pennsylvania declares his candidacy for Delegate from the first Congressional District to the Democratic National Convention in the spring primary. He pledges support to the presidential candidate receiving the district's highest Democratic vote, and vows to use all honorable means to aid that nomination.
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J. Frank Snyder
Clearfield
Pennsylvania
Spangler Named Candidate for District Delegate in East District
The announcement declares Col. J. L. Spangler of Bellefonte as a candidate for district delegate to the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco on June 28, 1920. Voters in the east Congressional District will decide at the May 18, 1920 primaries.
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McKean County
Democrat
Chicago
Col. J. L. Spangler
Bellefonte
San Francisco
East
Prince of Wales Visits San Diego on US Tour
The Prince of Wales made his second American visit, stopping in San Diego en route to the Far East. He was greeted by Governor Stephens and a State department representative. The editorial lauds his manly qualities and growing popularity among Americans.
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Prince of Wales
United States
San Diego
Calif
Far East
Stephens
State Department
Amercans
France Moves Troops Into Germany to Occupy Ruhr Cities
France acts against German troop movements in the Ruhr by ordering advance into German territory and occupying five cities including Essen, aiming to counter perceived threats without allied support. Observers note France bears the burden alone while other nations retreat to peace pursuits.
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France
Ruhr
Germany
Marshal Foch
Essen
Admiral Sims Criticizes Navy Amid Broad Allied Support
Admirals Mayo and Rodman defend the US Navy against Sims charges while noting the sea lanes stayed open and over two million troops were moved overseas. The debate centers on Secretary Daniels and education opportunities for enlisted men. A looming soldier bonus is tied to national party conventions. Canada’s soldiers are mentioned in context.
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Admiral Sims
U. S. Navy
Mayo
Rodman
Sims
Daniels
Postwar bonuses and pensions spark wide debate in Congress
The text discusses veteran bonuses ranging roughly from 250 to 1200 dollars tied to service length plus land grants as aid upon muster out. It argues Canada’s postwar pension efforts and critiques the Steering Committee in the House, claiming seven members control legislation and that Republican candidates may ride the railroad bill into power, deeming much unfinished.
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Canada
House of Representatives
House
Gronna Clash With Simmons Over War Millionaires
In a Senate colloquy Senator Simmons defends the war revenue act and tariff origins of wealth, arguing the war created few new millionaires while prewar tariff policy produced many. He notes wartime taxation surpassed that of any nation under similar conditions.
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Gronnar
Senator Simmons
North Carolina
Simmons
Gronna
Sinmeans
Gronsa
Foreign Trade Bureau funds restored amid export concerns
Democratic members forced Republicans to restore 325 6600 dollars for the Foreign Trade Bureau after prior cuts. The piece notes declining U S exports in early year and warns of shrinking exports without renewed government and private effort to expand markets in Latin America and the Orient as England France and Germany regain activity. The Department of Commerce urged funding to enlarge outlets and opportunities for American exports.
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House of Representatives
Congress
Foreign Trade Bureau
Department of Commerce
England
France
United States
Germany
Latin America
Orient
Chamber of Commerce
Random Rambles on Disillusionment and Hypocrisy
A compact critique of appearances versus reality with satirical sketches. It mocks presumed virtue, reveals hidden flaws, and pairs quips about Santa, a Christian gent, and a flawless coat of irony. The piece contrasts marble halls with marble domes, notes fickle social judgment, and teases everyday pretensions.
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McKean Democrat
Russell Lindsley
Smethport
Mellville Gillett
Foreign Commerce and
Fordson
Fordson Service
Henry Ford & Son
Main Street
James Quirk & Sons
Penna
Santa Claus
Tam
Rosa
Ross
John Karlen
Main St
Smethport, Pa
Interchurch World
Jesus Christ
Interchurch World Movement TE
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