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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
6
Prospective sellers of Cleveland traitors promise to pursue the same work as before with two of three teams and increased intensity. The Cleveland machine allegedly rides tough ground, delivers 20 bhp across stationary tasks, and invites demonstrations via phone call.
A countywide labor stoppage tied up W.N. and Pp traction lines as 150 Bradford area workers and about 100 from nearby mines and towns walked out. Union leaders demanded wage and recognition concessions, while the company sought a fair earnings share and formal bargaining. A mass picket formed in Bradford with limited violence and a few minor injuries reported as nonunion crews operated a few cars under tense conditions.
A large explosion at the Pennsylvanian Oil Products Refining plant near Eldred shook the town around 9 30 pm. A fire followed but strong local protection limited damage while onlookers and fire crews gathered to watch the blaze and assess the scene.
Dr Joseph M Kilbfus game commissioner of Pennsylvania and resident of Harrisburg and a boy Kelly of Hudolwe were killed Sunday when the automobile they rode in was struck by a Pennsylvania railroad passenger train near Wert. Kilbfus had been in western Pennsylvania reporting on game matters for the state commission.
Kane Republican reports two carloads of Army food will soon be in Kane to aid feeding efforts. Burgess Wood, who left for Cumberland, Maryland, to finalize arrangements with the War Department for surplus supplies, announced completion of a deal to secure two carloads of fodder materials for distribution, as efforts continue to curb rising living costs.
A promotional notice suggests saving three nickels daily with interest to reach about $1400 in fifteen years, urging use of Thrift Stamps and Savings Stamps sold by the postmaster, while promoting The Democrat as a friend to subscribers and advertisers.
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