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Newspaper

Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1920

Page

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Smethports Heads New Highway Dist

Smethports heads a State Highway Department reorganization raising districts from 16 to 18 effective January 1. Several district engineers are promoted or reassigned. new district chiefs are named for each region, with headquarters in Harrisburg, York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and other cities.

Dpartment Feld State Highway Department Tottowings Welfinger Allentown Harrisburg Clinton Centre Clearfield D. C. Stackpole Bellfonte Daupain Lebanon Lancasted C. W Felsmaan Columbia Snyder, Montour Northumberland Union Sullivan J. G. Harpr Bloomsbur Vena 80 Mercer Lawrence Butter C. H. Buckinrs Franklin Northampton Lehigh Berks Bucks C. E. H. Smith Alietown York Adams George W. Crawford Aolng Delaware Montgomery Chester G. F.i Myers Philadelphia Jefferson Indiana Clarion Armstrong Paul Brubaker Dubois Cumberland Jupiate Mien George PL Soartgat Morrisburs Bradford Trost Jycoming J. Wiehey Uinleys AL Wellsborn Camrin Blair Charles Fitziimons Washington Warren Marist Erie Crawford Captain Foe Heniguae Wiet No 28 Patmiposea Brdford

Supreme Court limits war end to presidential declaration

The court holds only the President may declare an end to war, rejecting Congress as having the authority. Republican Senators questioned Congress power, while Senator Mases is noted as a doctor in the frame of the discussion.

Supreme Court Congress Mases Republican Congress House of Representatives Senate

Fearful Republican senators weigh treaty’s fate and blame

An article criticizes Knox Lodge Lenroot for defending or denying the peace treaty with Germany, arguing their fear and evasive rhetoric reflect political weakness. It notes disarray in GOP leadership over railroad legislation and cites 85,000 enumerators for the 1920 census beginning last Friday.

Germany Knox Lodge Lenroot America

McKean County Farm Bureau Year in Review

A long, dense summary outlines McKean County Farm Bureau activities and finances, highlighting county agent work, membership growth, and support from the county commissioners. It notes state and federal funding under the Smith Lever act, 1920 appropriation plans, and planned farm bureau programs, clubs, and agricultural education efforts.

Hurexu Wrouse Vais Bath Bureau Mekean Bureau Zit Metemungy Cattatngus County New York State McKean County Farm Bureau Reson Amber Perruges Cy Eaaigen Ian Mts eBeae

Non-Stop Flight Record Broken by Mail Pilot Knight

Washington Jan 2 The Post Office Department reports James H Knight set a nonstop mail flight record from Cleveland to Bellefonte Illinois covering 215 miles in 83 minutes at 158 miles per hour. The attempt started in a raging snowstorm and surpassed Knight's previous record by seven minutes.

Washington Jan Americar Postoffce Department James H. Knight Cleveland Bellefonte Knight

Incendiary blaze hits Erie building

A fiery blaze tore through a structure in Erie causing extensive damage. Firefighters battled flames for hours as residents reported dense smoke and the building suffered heavy damage. No injuries were listed and investigators planned further inspection.

Erie

Combination sugar sale case proceeds in district court

A district attorney pursues charges over alleged illegal combination sugar sales. The case proceeds as evidence is reviewed, with the United District Attorney and the 407th district court handling the proceedings today.

United District Attorney Atstes Ecuion District 407

President signs sugar control bill amid doubt over purchasing power

The document notes the President signed the sugar control bill before midnight, with Secretary Tunuhy claiming the statement. It questions whether Wise ToV Vice President can exercise authority on sugar purchases and distribution, casting doubt on practical implementation.

Tunuhy Hill Tie Hill Cuba

Eagle chases airplane carrying U.S. mail over Clearfield

An American eagle chased a mail airplane passing over Clearfield, chasing it briefly before circling the town. The bird appeared to intrude on the aircrafts route and after hovering over the area for a few minutes, it disappeared in the direction it came.

U. S. Mail Clearfield P.lan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Smethpors H.O. Varner CH. Buckwineer Engin Gearen Distr Chaleg Lemon S. DP. Lanestreet Hha Charles Fitzsimmans Tench Ha Spector Ingen McKean Farm Bureau Juris Pan Linen Cat Seu College Derek Goo Garry Peertiaeny Giro Farm Barrer Tae Cownty Realizinas Uiat Taranlee Che Smith-Lever Pennsylvania Rms USA Seige Ae Pein Se Peg Ealf Sore Iilter Protecto Publisheas Sunery B. T. Garlick Smethport, PA J. S. Lighthouse Service Washington, D. C United States Lighthouse Service Odey J. i. Wiant Optometrist Salise Lot
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