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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1922
Page
2
Editorial notes Smethport buzzes with activity as farmers seek labor, Camp-Glass factory hires 150, electric lighting projects underway, and carpenters foresee months of work. Regional industry struggles and worker optimism frame the town’s summer pace.
A fragmented Bay area style column discusses wage strikes, prohibition boosting worker cash for groceries, and employer influence. It notes violence levels remained low, workers outlasting employers, and hints at political resignations and public service ideals. The piece cites Elk plans for athletic training and contrasts civic leadership with personal gain.
In Bradford the Democratic county committee meeting drew strong turnout with harmony among factions, signaling a united slate and optimism for a statewide win. A local reader note criticizes geography issues from a past editorial about routing the Buffalo to Pittsburgh trail via Smethport and Bradford.
Willism J. Pinkerton, veteran detective head, told 300 police chiefs at the International Association of Police Chiefs convention in San Francisco that the whipping post is the best remedy for crime. He argued criminals prefer long jail terms to lashes and noted pardons and probation lessen penalties, while bodily punishment harms only certain criminals.
The Burtville road paving contract goes to George Metzgar of Emporium as the lowest bidder. Surveyors and officials sign off on plans for a project that will repair the road from the groaning detour, with work expected to start soon and aim for completion before cold weather. The project promises local employment and supports the Port Allegheny community amid economic strain.
Joseph Flynn of Ridgway dies at his home in York Beach Maine Sunday evening after illness. A Yale College graduate he practiced law in Ridgway and Elk County before moving to Manchester about 14 years ago where he resided. He is survived by his widow and five children, two sons and three daughters.
Unclear fragment mentions a Pittsburgh labor agency hiring men at 38 cents an hour and promising no labor trouble. Several names appear, including Margaret and Julia, with references to Manchester and Manchester county. Men reportedly head to headquarters last night. locals are assisting labor organizations and preparing to send laborers back to Pittsburgh.
In Olean a crowd of over 1,080 people swarmed the Pennsylvania yards near the salt rose shops aiming to confront a rumored train carrying strikebreakers. One guard was seriously injured, another 15 fled, and 258 strikebreakers were said to be aboard, but all escaped.
John Gossart and Mrs. Olsie Celestine Dandoy were married Saturday evening July 15 at the bride’s Hazelhurst home. Rev Fr Smallenberger conducted a full-ring ceremony at the Methodist Church. Attendants included Henry Latyros as best man and Mrs Denise Wagar as matron of honor. Congratulations are extended to the couple.
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