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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
2
The American composer Reginald De Koven died in Chicago last Friday from apoplexy while in the city for the opening production of his latest opera Rip Van Winkle. The editorial laments the state of the world and notes a lodge victory amid calls for public civic support and warnings of renewed mobilizations in Europe.
Paul Deschanel, veteran president of the French chamber of deputies and rival of Clemenceau, won the presidency last Saturday after Clemenceau withdrew amid united faction opposition. The term lasts seven years, and Clemenceau once wounded Deschanel in a duel long ago.
The Tariff Commission reports America will be independent of foreign suppliers for dyestuffs synthetic medicinals optical and window glass and other commodities. Before the war most were imported from Germany and Austria but American manufacturers now have a large output and government support during the war is shaping a shift toward global self reliance for these goods.
Smethport honored Norman Simkins of the gallant 5th Marines with a French Croix de Guerre presentation. Lieut Avery of the U S M C said the local program surpassed previous ceremonies in other cities and towns. The officer noted the impressive demonstration and Simkins’ strong ties to Smethport.
A columnist warns against destructive critics who undermine IrisCreative efforts and likens them to vandals. The piece contrasts constructive citizens with a minority that would derail progress, urging opponents to abandon tactics of damage and recognize the momentum of advancing change.
The fragment discusses a definite balance for Poe adinetos and seeks differences between erinfaye a cl ermepherein Aner. It lacks clear context but indicates a comparison task within a historical industrial topic. Further readable specifics are needed to finalize a precise summary.
The Industrial Commission's plan proposes formal inquiry into merits of labor disputes, with publicity and arbitration to reduce conflicts between capital and labor. It notes progress in reforms over years and argues government oversight helps preserve public welfare while informing citizens to judge merits and sympathies.
The piece critiques Will H. Hays and Republican leaders as they tout certainty of victory in 1920. It weighs candidate weaknesses including Furding Wood Lowden Johnson and Lodge implications, noting Old Guard opposition and potential defections. The author questions the optimism and cautions against overconfidence.
Harsh weather and heavy snow kept many out of town members from attending the McKean County Medical Society annual meeting. The scientific session opened with Dr Evan O Neil Kane detailing radium use in practice, followed by Dr Hall on results in certain leukemia classes and Dr Josington on radium therapy rationale. Dr D B Vogan of Kane joined as a new member from Venango County.
Palmasino Valmasino of Little Valley was arraigned on charges tied to the Randolph State Bank robbery last April and placed on trial. District Attorney Laidlaw prosecutes, W P Colling defends. Jerome Crowley testified as the bank cashier the suspect climbed over the railing and took securities. Three of four men already sentenced are expected to testify as witnesses.
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