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Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1920

Page

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Two Democratic Dinners Split Over League Campaign Issue

The article reports on two Democratic fundraisers in separate hotels where speakers from Senator Pomerene to Secretary Palmer defended the League and Wilson era. Attendees and remarks highlight factional splits, with praise for achievements and denunciations of Republican critics.

L Degen Tore League Pomerene Ue Teague Pautels Lifeback Chven Chilrman Uoomings Ding Cho Democratien Tes Publican Reril Palmers Lys Ralsial Emuti Otheyo Lochates Fogeier Spenser Cin Democratic Lito Cummings Kremer Wilson Potomac River Marshall Tansing George Buss Colomao Charles Tiffany New York Mr. Kremer Peter Olesen Minnesota

Liberty engine demand for commercial aircraft grows

British manufacturers show desire to prove up a steady supply of Liberty motors for civilian aircraft. They compare favorably with the costlier Rolls Royce and Napier Lion engines. Senate subcommittee on Military matters will soon recommend inclusion of military nurses in the permanent military police. Senators involved in the Army reorganization bill during the recess assure the nurses' inclusion.

Beitish Senate

President Wilson and the Railroads Policy

President Wilson faced railroads return to private ownership under federal supervision. Critics claim no hasty move, as Congress had time to craft a permanent safeguard for stockholders and public. Most Americans view the action as patriotic, serving the country’s good over party or personal interests.

Wilson Congress Enael Senate House of Representatives

Political tensions rise over peace treaty in Senate clash

Fringe protests and fierce rhetoric erupt as Hitchcock signals GOP readiness to force the vote. Supporters hail the proposal as humanity’s best chance for peace while critics warn of partisan obstruction and risk to national goals. The debate centers on whether the United States should back the international accord to curb war.

Rob Amercsa Benttor Hitchcock Republican Party Sandor Hitchcock Watt United States Senate of the Nite

Wealthy slacker arrested in Philadelphia case

Police identify the apprehended man as Grover Bergdoll amid a dramatic Philadelphia arrest for evading draft duties. The suspect claimed to be Erwin Bergdoll's elder brother Grover, while Mrs. Bergdoll fired at the arresting agent in a bid to free him.

Philadelpiats Lerulall Erowin Bergdoll Erwin Grover Washington, Inn Department of Justice Foray Eradolt Gmver Cleveland Tergdoli Phianelphia

Plumb plan promotes industrial democracy amid election talk

A circulated draft titled Industrial Agria by Glen E Plumb advocates a four division system for capital labor and the public, splitting ownership and control among workers producers and consumers. It proposes a centralized rail and industry framework to reorganize production with staged supervision and consumer oversight.

Air Amerwat Glen E. Plumb Wassinggton Elreles Smialistie Anil Am Viet Feds Consimier Navn Pride Wa Orien Lastries

Miners Back Presidents Proposal At Convention

The International Mine Workers union convention in Columbus, Ohio, last week approved by a vote of 1 549 to 221 the motion led by Thilin Murray, president of the Pennsylvania mine workers, endorsing the president’s plan to end the strike and accept the proposal. The plan offers furnished rooms to men and calls for a 41 percent wage advance in exchange for submitting all questions.

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Swanson Death Tied to Public Safety Incident Trial

Robert Swanson is dead after a public safety incident at his home near Glen. Police held a suspect at the scene and the case is described as a first degree serious crime. Swanson, a veteran of the Spanish American War, had been a resident of the area for many years.

Robert Swanson Aystie Sulk Swanson Alt Ul Ly Ore Ebdi

THREE DEAD FROM GAS POISONING IN THUN NY FAMILY

A family in Thun New York suffered gas poisoning with multiple fatalities and critical injuries. Mrs Leuig Gasofer, Mosears, and Samuel TL xear are hospitalized in a dangerous condition. Police investigate brutal murder at Rochester as a related case unfolds.

Tio Sia’ Moter Abe Leing Thileal Guste Gaseter Joseph Gaseter Jeoh Leuig Gasofer Mosears Ald Tal Miri

MR Hines Advocates Federal Oversight of Railroads

New York news reports Mr Hines urged compulsory consolidation of railroad systems under federal control, with public and labor representation in management. He warned the old private system cannot succeed and called for a general standard of rates ensuring reasonable returns and adequate reserves while leaving excess to stimulate investment.

Hines New York Rand Fines New York City Congress

Palmer says antitrust deal settles with big Chicago packers

Washington reports Attorney General Palmer told the Senate agricultural committee that the government settlement of its anti trust case against the five major Chicago meat packers was more favorable than possible court action. He said the government surrendered no rights to further prosecution of the packers.

Palmer Washington Chicago Senate Agriculiere

New York State Prohibition Debate At Emergency Meeting

Officials gathered to discuss reversing prohibition in New York State amid a March meeting. Debates focused on legality, timing, and public impact as attendees weighed potential changes to policy and the path toward future votes.

New York State

Canadian money taboo shocks cross border rails

Toronto workers report orders from the United States Railroad Administration prohibiting acceptance of Canadian currency. The move affects payments and conduct across U.S. networks with implications for cross border trade and travel during wartime currency controls.

Toronto Ont United States Railroad Administration

Wellsville Rail Line to Become Erie Access Route

Reports indicate bids and negotiations over a old right of way tying Wellsville to the Erie system. Officials discuss cost, gorge repairs, and crossing plans as a potential sale or purchase advances. Local leaders name Groene, Bluiten, and Bowere among those eyeing the line for access and improvement.

Bonis Canbury Aceae Mushfora Elfast Velmont Suto Cress Erie Selush Rushford Wien BR & Bnd Psa Fen Welles Bowere Jwokaye

Fragmentary headline hints at names and details

OCR fragment references a person and an event but lacks clear names, places, or actions. Readable bits imply a local notice or brief item with unspecified individuals and context. Unable to determine full facts from the fragment. summary reflects only seen words and partial hints.

New Oil Field in Louisiana Brings Large Gusher Report

A new oil field at Culliand-Master well near Field, Louisiana, is estimated to produce 40,000 barrels daily. Early reports call the strike one of the largest gushers in American oil history, signaling major impact for the region.

Louisiana

Annual Report of Norwich Township Board of Supervisors 1920

Annual report covers receipts and expenditures for the year ending December 1920 in McKean County. Details include cash collections on roads, duplicate balances from prior years, and funds received from County Commissioners. Expenditures list for road maintenance, permanent improvements, bridges and culverts, tools, machinery, and wages, outlining the township’s financial activity and public works spending.

Board of Supervisors Norwich Township McKean Wallace Wate Dember Toval Road Pollee Derember Iaty Ouerpor KS

Denounces disloyalty at Pennsylvania meeting

A Pennsylvania State Educational Association session adopts a resolution decrying disloyalty and sedition, urging Congress to punish disloyal persons and deport Jews in organizations loyal to the red regime. Officers and trustees are listed for the ensuing term in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia areas.

Miladelphia United Sites Pennsylvania State Educational Association Congress United States Colowings Tiee Werk Chambe Tittsburg Presi Lacey L. W. Wilson J. BL McCaskey Lanvester Jobo Ovgner Surer George MM Per

Wildcats Chase Humans Then Veer Off Up Nearby Mountain

A wildcat pursued a group along a road near Times until reaching a house where the men escaped. The animal then abandoned the chase and headed up a nearby mountain, ending the pursuit about an eighth of a mile from the chase start.

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Hitchcock Cornell West Virginia Cox Ohio Janes W. Carrard Underwood Daniel Champ Clark Mee Oleson Pomorene W. J. Brown MrAdoo Andrew Jackson Representative Helm Albee Vail Hall Diaie Wils Democratic Party Deepedelinge Deag Rochester Dineatus Bates Filta Annual Report Treasury H.R. Moran W. A. Hulett MM. Bronson John Karlen Main St Smethport, Pa J. M. Wiant Optometrist
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