James Cox Nominated for President at Democratic Convention
James M Cox of Ohio won the Democratic nomination for president after a long ballot fight ending on a unanimous voice vote at the San Francisco convention. The report notes his prior terms as Ohio governor, his reform laws, and Roosevelt as the vice presidential candidate, with emphasis on a dramatic party rally and political strategy.
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James Middleton Cox
Ohio
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
San Francisco
James Mic@icion Cox
William G. McAdoo
Itas
Genera Palmer
Palmer
Cox
McAdoo
Meda
Cox Tosi
Dinl
Robinson
Cox Couimns
Cits
Alabama
Pannsylvania
Colorado
Is State
Tao Hin Uallot
James Middleton Gox
WeAare
Rutherford B. Taves
Congress
Democratic Party
Ohio Bay
India
Alk
Lins
Smethport Beats Olean In Wide Baseball Showing
Smethport defeated Olean 16 to 6 in a Sunday exhibition as fans gathered despite frost warnings. Robert Hull pitched well for Smethport, who prepare for a return game against Johnsonburg Moose at the Fairgrounds next Sunday at 3:60 o clock with a large crowd expected.
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Smethport
Johnsonburg
Chisls
Olean
Bate
Flint
Robert Hull
Moose
Smethport Canopus Club Plans Backus Road Work
At a luncheon meeting the Smethport Canopus club decided to continue raising 600 for improvements to the Smethport to Backus road. Cinders will be donated by Newton Chemical Co and Smethport Window Glass Co, to be used at the committee's discretion. Work is to start soon. the road aims to be among the finest in the area. This was the last meeting until early September due to the summer heat.
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Backus Road
Smethport Canopus
Wright I
Smethport
Newton Chemical Co
Smeethyort Window Glass Co
Canopus Club
Sumer
Ellsworth Injured in Hinsdale Accident
H J Ellsworth, known traveler named Ellsworth, is confined to Main Street with injuries after a mobility van mishap in Hinsdale last Wednesday. He dislocated his shoulder and splintered the arm bone, was taken to Olean for treatment, and later returned home after doctors assisted.
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Im Ellsworth
Travsers
Calexman
Main Street
Hinsdale
Ellsworth
Olean
Morvig
Millworth
Formaldehyde Plant Now In Operation
A new formaldehyde factory at Smethport is now practically completed and a large workforce is at work daily. The project required training the entire crew in the intricate manufacturing process, and a splendid start has been made.
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Asl Smethport Tacmaldehyde
Minard Run Road Open After Hill Improvement
The dangerous hill road on the Minor Tun highway between Smethport and Bradford is completed and open for traffic. A steam shovel widened the roadway and improved the grade. The project was funded by a $2,000 popular subscription, with £1,010 from Bradford and $4,000 from tri borough.
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Minard Run
Smethport
Tradford
Trafic
Bradford
Tri Borough
Special August election to fund new borough fire equipment
A borough council meeting approved Ordinance No 102 on a holiday, scheduling a special municipal election for August 4 to decide a 315000 debt increase. The plan funds two motorized hose trucks, hydrants, hose, rubber coats, and other gear for the Smethport fire department to boost twenty year protection. Local officials urge favorable consideration for better firefighting protection.
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Thessay
Mke
Fire Department
Dem
Atrat
Smethport
Work Starts On East Street Bridge In Smethport
A contractor has begun erecting the new East street bridge linking the borough and East Smethport. W J Oviatt dismantles the old span as a large crew prepares for rapid progress and ready access to materials. Simultaneously a fatal accident in James City left 14 year old Emily Gaztic and her father Joseph Gaztic with severe burns from a gasoline torch mishap as they had recently moved to join the husband and father employed at the American Tire Glass plant. Emily remains in very serious condition while Joseph’s burns are less severe. The article also notes the passing of Mrs Catherine A Currier, a long-time resident and community worker in Smethport.
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Emily Gaztic
James City
Huma
Joseph Gazth
American Tite Ghiss Company
Jip
T. KF. Alingivire
East Street
East Smethwort
W. J. Oviatt
Hungiville
McKean County
Harrisburg
McKean County Industrresy
Neares
James Woodward
Sieke Gottschall
Bureau ‘of Statistics and Information
Pennsylvania Department of Internal
Meleat
Mekea County
Irennsylvania
Statistical Bureau
Department of Internal Affairs
Suiser
Idet
Tol
Mus
Formule
Merenn
Woodward
Gottschall
McKean
Millinery Convention Plans Lead to McKean Veterans Reunion
At a Post American Legion meeting a First Annual Reunion for McKean World War Veterans was outlined in Smethport for August 18 and 19. M C Barker will serve as master of ceremonies with a major gathering planned. Millinery goods sale starts Monday July 12 at the Bissett building in Smethport.
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Post
American Legion
McKean Jeouete World War Veterans
Smethport
M.C. Barker
Nll
Moneday
Bissett Building
Cad Noor
Pretty wedding unites Wilcox daughter and Peterson groom
A formal ceremony took place Wednesday June 30 uniting Yazel Gladys Wilcox and Edward P. Peterson at Portville with Rev. F Rouls officiating. The bride wore white crepe satin with veil and carried white roses, attended by Sora wearers in blue silk taffeta and white peonies. Best man Ceci Metagar. A luncheon followed and the couple departed for Buffalo and Niagara Falls amid rice showers. many relatives gathered from Jewett and nearby towns to share in the celebration.
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Yazel Gladys Wilcox
Irvan G.wilcox
Edward P. Peterson
Ceci Metagar
Peterson
Buffalo
Niner Falls
Arts
Albert
Gertson
Miele
Virginia
Gustafson
Milton Marsh
Davghter
Evelyn
Kenneth
Olen
John Wilesin
Harold, Gibert
Marriott
Allegany
Bert Metzgar
Snvethport
E.W. Wilcnx
Mildred
Bernice
Vixen
Maria
AliPford
Fin A Fdmunds
Miages
Mabel Larson
Gretchen Wins
Jew
Verne Marsh
Raymond, Mercert
Marl Grinelds
Groshy
Mrs Jessie Brooke Dead In Pittsburg Home
Mrs Jessie Brooke formerly of Smethport died at her Pittsburgh home Saturday after a period of illness. Survived by husband Ernest Brooke of Pittsburgh, sons John of Cleveland and Luther a Pittsburgh metallurgist, a daughter in England. Body returned to Smethport for funeral at St. Thomas Parsonage with Rev. Van Dyke officiating. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery.
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Catherine A. Currier
Tee
St. Inez
B. Currier
Ui Quinn Laboratories
Caeral
Currier
Smethport
Ste
Huseines
Velng
Currier Ques A Woman of Fovely Tet, Who Endeared Aerhe
Red Cross
Simerhport Travelers’ Club
Edward
Hichard Ty
Brockton
Mass
Haines
Atlanta
First Methodist Church
Jessie Brooke
Treele
Pittsbursh
England
United States
Smethpot
Pittsburgh
Tireake
Ernest Brooke
John
Cleveland
Luther
St. Tarke's Fa
Iseopad Whiren
van Dyke
Rose Hill
Wanted steam shovel on Rew Hill clashes escalate
Local columns report a dispute over a steam shovel on Rew Hill with opposition activities and preparatory work for concrete near Campbell farm toward Farmers Ville. A separate incident mentions Jake Crawford Simpson injured after a fall from a wagon during a team start at Thomas and Chifillin's, with medical aid provided. McKean County industrial growth shows value rising across 1916 to 1918, with numerous plants, workers, and capital investments, noting shifts due to war and labor shortages.
Will Be boon to Farmers in Erie County
The Bureau of Markets of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announces a new branch office opened in Selina Building, 117 West Ark Street, Erie. Walter T. Sretavaner will run the Market Reporting Service, providing farm product market reports, prices, and conditions from Bria territory and major eastern markets. The service aims to aid producers, dealers, and consumers, with reports distributed through newspapers and large market centers. The Kent County Farm Bureau assists, and requests should be sent to the Bureau of Markets, Harrisburg.
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Brie Wmstiet
Penveylyants Bureauf
Criv. County Farm Bureau
Selina
West Ark Street
Walter T. Sretavaner
Elva
Bria
New York
Philadephia
Buffalo
Cleveland
Datars
Tiv Bureau
Thie
Hie
Shoul
Ora Benefit
Ane
State Bureau
Guanes
Erie Dstrict
Kent County Farm Bureau
Erie County
Bureau of Markets
Department of Agriculture
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Ryan-Lewis Nuptials At Methodist Parsonage
Miss Dorothy Ryan and Clarence Reigle were married at 7 am in the Methodist parsonage by Rev W P Merray. Brial attendant Miss Kate Lewis, sister of the bride, and about twenty guests attended. The couple, both well known in the city, will reside with relatives on the Ryan farm. Ryan served in the US Navy during the war. They left this morning for Chicago.
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Dorothy Bozavuetn
Methodist
W. P. Merray
Ikae Tewis
Arted Ag
Clarence Reigle Vetec
N. F
Ryan
Smethport
UF. 5
Navy
Mos Ligne
Chicago
Jane
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Cornward
H. J. Ellsworth
Kane Republican
Feisdtay
Emile Gaztle
Joseph Laglie
John Connally
Kame and
Dohns Ontsire
Wilcox—Peterson
Rew Hill
Campbell Farm
Farmers Ville
Fer
Twewett's Siding
Jake Crawford Simpson
Amaiden
Thoimes & Chifillin
Crawford Seas
Ad der
Hamilton
Wax
New Thomson Hotel
Win
Broughton
Democrat
Kane
Lewis
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