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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
1
J Frank Snyder of Clearfield Pennsylvania announces his candidacy for delegate from the 21st Congressional District to the Democratic National Convention. He pledges to support the candidate with the highest Democratic vote in the district and to aid their nomination for president.
We are authorized to announce Col J I Spangler of Bellefonte as a candidate for district delegate to the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco June 28 1920 subject to East District voters at the primaries May 18 1920.
An editorial critiques local derision of Attorney General Palmer and his anti profiteering efforts. It argues price controls fail due to global conditions but praises enforcement actions such as a shoe store arrest and fine, predicting tougher prosecutions will curb unjust prices and reduce ridicule of federal efforts.
The widespread railroad strike has led to arrests of teachers by government agents as rail workers rally for a showdown. The piece blames Foster for the unrest, cites steel strike parallels, and laments public suffering while urging a popular counterstrike against agitators and anti administration forces.
The article notes Foster’s success in swaying workers with an extreme plan while the public mood leans toward dissatisfaction with Tyto’s administration. It argues the populace may support current policies in finance, viewing them as ruthless, and compares American commentary on Germany’s economic conditions to a misjudged view of German culture amid wartime tensions.
The Senate faces whether to retain Senator Newberry who was found guilty of debauching an election by criminal use of money. Pro-Republican critics note bipartisan juries, a Republican judge, and question the party’s claim to honest government. Newberry aided Senator Lodge in defeating the treaty of peace.
The article accuses Senate Republicans of blocking President Wilson by opposing confirmed picks such as Colby for the foreign service and Crane for a diplomatic post. It portrays Senate leaders as pursuing vendettas, delaying loyalty checks, and pushing a political motive over national interest.
A league or alliance is urged to avert further tensions between Hr. Johnson and Gen. Wood as hostilities grow irreconcilable. The discussion centers on forming a formal coalition to maintain peace and deter escalation.
In the impending campaign the Democratic party will enjoy the enviable distinction of being able to run on its record rather than with friendly rhetoric.
The text notes that stakes feel higher as the political scene warms up. It suggests it is wiser to take a sad misstep than risk a larger error, reflecting concern about precision in decision making as the Republican Congress faces pressure.
A jagged OCR style mix of phrases mentions Omaha, Erlend and Henry Allen, with stray musings on poetry, superstition, and a curious line about a “Heathen Shines” in China. It references a public service ruling, a contribution box, and Smethport streets at night, hinting at unrest and lack of relief.
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