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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
2
Notice records the McKean Democrat enters at the Stuethport post office in McKean County as second class matter dated August 14 bearing typographical errors and editorial note.
McKean Democrat notes candidates for district attorney and county commissioner in 1919. Mentions Falter McKean as DA candidate under Republican primaries on September 16, 1919 in Smethiot Virginia. O'Connell Port Allegany and Trock McCarthy endorse county commissioner campaigns under Democratic primaries.
Multiple notices announce candidacies for County Commissioner in McKean and Bradford areas. THOMAS H. CLARK SR and THOS FLAHERTY seek re election subject to Democratic primaries on September 16 1919. FRANK POTTER announces as Republican candidate for the same election date.
Tam a candidate for the office of Register of Deeds of McKean County, subject to Republican voters at the primary. Article date June 16, 1919 from Clermont and Smethport notices. Anderson. Clermont, Pa. Smethport, Pa.
The piece argues citizens must work to prevent future wars by removing causes such as aggression and land grabs. It explains Article 10 of the League Covenant to limit external aggression, protect territorial integrity, and allow the council to advise on enforcement, with safeguards in the Council and Congress, noting the council has one representative per member.
An article discusses permanent members England France Italy Japan and the United States in the League of Nations council. It notes Spain Belgium Greece and Brazil as potential later members, veto power by the U.S. representative, and the need for unanimous approval by member nations, stressing the pledge to mutual protection and the aim to curb wars through collective commitment.
The piece questions Republican Congress members in handling high prices and profiteering. It argues critics offer multiple explanations from incompetence to political expediency. It asserts Democratic leadership moves toward investigation and relief, and demands Republican action or face charges of political bankruptcy.
The piece notes infighting within the Republican Party over progressive factions. It describes the failed bid to enlarge the steering committee to include more progressives, the defeat of James R. Mann, and Millett’s election as speaker as a setback for progressives while Mann is rallied back to rescue the party. The Old Guard regains control as leadership realigns.
Port Allegany residents host relatives and friends in Wellsville and nearby towns. Local visits include Mrs. Earl Towers returning from Driftwood, and many townsfolk traveling to Eldred and Fortarkshure. Several residents are listed visiting, hosting, or attending events, with mentions of family, Navy personnel, and a family illness death in town.
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