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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
2
The law prosecuted Honest Joe Sibley of Venango county for illegal race funds in his bid for the Republican congressional nomination. Meanwhile Senator Newberry of Michigan, charged similarly, remains in the United States Senate and wields influence in the Republican majority.
The Buford ark of the Soviet sailed from New York before dawn in December, carrying anarchists and radicals banned from the United States. Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman were noted passengers among others. The voyage aims toward a port likely connected to Soviet Russia, with critics predicting America’s revolution and exile.
Austin and Johnsonburg back the Community House plan and urge Smethport to act. The editorial three weeks ago drew favorable comment and calls for united action to realize the community building dream. Smethport's growth hinges on timely, coordinated effort.
A 1920 outlook says America faces an era of growing business activity and prosperity. Merchants expect production to meet rising demand, with manufacturers needing to scale up to keep pace. The year follows demobilization and the return of veterans, signaling strong economic momentum ahead.
The text notes sweeping changes in world practice and declares the nation has passed through a remarkable year. It states the national representatives are feverishly acting on long pending measures to secure a permanent position in world affairs and to ensure industry flourishes.
President Wilson addresses the Senate issue claiming his sufficiency to run executive affairs while criticizing Republican associates. The text questions whether the stalemate results from incompetence or leadership failures and mentions Doctor Moses weighing chiefs versus incompetence among Republicans.
Truman HH and Newberry face accusations of complicity in conspiracy and fraud related to the Michigan U S Senate race. The article notes their actions in the Senate majority and alleges violations of precedent and propriety as they participate in proceedings and exercise senatorial powers.
President Wilson's mediation ends the coal strike with officials of the United Mine Workers accepting the government's terms through Dr Garfield. The union expresses full confidence in the President and his judgment while the government preserves its authority and duty to protect the public. Palmer's stance kept the government from surrendering any authority throughout the dispute.
In the wake of an extended wartime claims stalemate the House approves a Democratic soldiers land bill. It grants preferential filing rights for sixty days when land opens, aiming to favor veterans over other settlers. Representatives Perris and Taylor led the measure with Bankhead pressing Republican leaders.
The Washington Post questions the Republican Congress about delaying action on laws to empower the executive to curb radicals and violence. It asks if Congress lacks initiative or courage and notes Attorney General Palmer urging stronger authorization and funds.
The article profiles Captain Mellville Gillett of Cape Mellville and Starkport, highlighting his Civil War era Air Service service, Ohio National Guard Colonel rank, and broad national connections. It argues his broad business interests and military background would aid delegate duties at the Republican National Convention.
The Bradford Scar Recordings notes two charter applications under Delaware law. The first company aims to trade in gasoline and petroleum products with capital listed at one hundred thousand dollars. The second, O N Latham Inc, capitalized at twenty four thousand dollars, plans to own and operate passenger vehicles. Incorporators include Astier R. Johnson Hayward L. Yates John G. Milly and Charles H. Tatham Lyle L. Lathan and Tillian B. Latham, all of Bradford.
War time restrictions in Canada are lifted effective January 1. Prohibition and selling controls on horse traces will be eased as the war time measures end. Authorities announce the general relaxation of wartime rules across the country.
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