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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
3
A lengthy Democratic party document defends past achievements from reforms and labor laws to rural credit and postal systems. It challenges Republicans to match records, lauds wartime unity, and pledges support for Cox and Roosevelt, urging readers to join the party’s platform and leadership.
Military honors were given this afternoon for Private Walter Careseman, remembered for service overseas and at home. The ceremony saluted a fallen soldier with ex strylee men in attendance and honored memory of the deceased.
The text fragment refers to a 1919 event in Germany near Yollersday and mentions the army, Hildy, and unspecified bodies sent to the United States. The passage is garbled and contains multiple unreadable names and places, limiting concrete facts.
The Crosby Women’s Christian Temperance group expresses sympathy to the bereaved family of Miey Whisliw and notes her devotion to righteousness and humanity. They pledge to emulate her example, strive for self denial, and improve home community and world. A copy will be published in local papers and sent to the family.
A legacy note mourns Mary Whrelow with lines and prayers. The group resolves to send copies of the resolutions to local officials and presses the notice for publication.
The fragment lists routes among San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego and other cities with notes of stopovers and side trips. It mentions trains to Chicago and New York with arrival and departure times and dining service, attributed to J Payne and Prudential.
Reports from Warsaw and Moscow say armistice negotiations will occur at Brest Litovsk with a British backed peace conference to follow in London. The Reds reportedly promise safe conduct for General Wrangel and claim recent Polish advances and Soviet clashes near Grodno shape the conflict as talks begin.
Union Textile Workers plan an investigation into why American Woolen Company plants in New England shut down. President Jon Golden announced in York that executives will consider an injunction to reopen plants, amid claims of large profits and employee hardship.
The Days convention nominated Aron S Watkins as presidential candidate after Bryan declined. Watkins defeated R H Patten on the second ballot with 1435 votes to 85 first ballot. The platform praised international peace, enforcement of amendments, and court rulings supporting national integrity.
Secretary Daniels reports Alaska coal potential could supply the Pacific fleet. He notes he has inspected the Alaska situation personally and says the coal tests appear very promising for naval use. The message emphasizes suitability and imminent feasibility for naval needs.
About 300 farmers from across the states gathered to back a cooperative movement led by the American Farm Bureau Federation. They proposed a permanent Chicago bureau to coordinate cooperative marketing of grain and livestock, reduce speculation, and keep profits with producers until goods reach manufacturers. R. Howard, president, urged organizing local grain interests nationwide to gain producer control. They plan to petition Senator Harding and Governor Cox with a platform built on farm organization and a 2,090,099 member base.
Subpoenas issued for 60 railroad officials and union leaders to testify before a Chicago federal grand jury at the request of District Attorney Charles F. Clyne. The inquiry targets John Granan, president of the Chicago yardmen's association, and 27 others held for violating the Lever Act by halting movement of fod and fuel during last April strikes.
Allied leaders declare Austria's bargain with the Bolsheviks to swap prisoners breaches the St Germain terms. Paris officials warn Vienna it must honor treaty credits and provisions or face withholding of support.
Detroit man Millen was arrested in Chicago after police traced a trunk with Express labels from Howeo Michigan to Chicago and Romeo Michigan. Officers questioned Millen at the detective bureau and found a trunk in his room. a woman's body had been connected to the case though details remained unclear. He claimed to frequent Detroit to visit relatives and to Romeo, Michigan, about four miles from the city.
William A. Coodnow, once presumed dead after a nationwide search, returns to South So Wayne County. An uncle’s death left an estate over 200000, with Coodnow entitled to 34501.467. After fruitless inquiries, the funds were awarded to his wife and son. he plans legal action to recover the money.
A German airship, larger than the British designed B44, surrendered at Pulham airdrome Baglens in accordance with the Versailles treaty terms. The event marks a postwar demobilization move following the treaty.
Governor Lowden faced coal operators plea to halt strikes as many mines close nationwide. Conference in Chicago yielded no statement, operators warn two thirds of Chicago factories may shut without prompt action as coal supply dwindles. Glenn cites widespread shortages across the Middle West threatening production.
Secretary Houston announced a fiscal year surplus as government income topped expenditures for the first time in years. The Treasury cited a $1.185 billion net debt reduction and a surplus of $291.29 million, driven by asset liquidation and debt management despite overall higher obligations.
William Bennett Jr. of Fayetteville, son of Judge William Bennett, was taken from jail by about 100 Fayetteville residents and lynched after beginning a life sentence for murdering his wife. He had pleaded guilty to the murder in court. his wife was the daughter of J Alfred Taylor, a noted Fayetteville writer and editor.
Ten states stand to lose representatives if the House remains 435 and apportionment rises with population from the 1620 census. Indiana, Iowa and Missouri would each drop two seats, while Illinois Kentucky Maine Maryland Nebraska Vermont and Virginia would each lose one seat.
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