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Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1928

Page

2

Political Winds Favor Hoover Smith Amid 1920-Style Clash

The McKean Democrat notes a strong Democratic-leaning view of Herbert Hoover as likely GOP standard bearer and a likely Smith nomination for the Democrats. It depicts Hoover as a Democratic at heart and Smith as the popular rival, with the nation poised for a dramatic presidential contest in November. The piece mentions party dynamics, calls for Smith’s leadership, and broad public interest in the race. It also references broader news items from the era, including international events and local incidents.

Herbert Hoover Woodrow Wilson League of Nations Republican Party Hoover Alfred Smith New York Smith Vox Populi United States

Pittsburgh Police Chief Faces 166 Offer in Probe

Federal officers arrest prominent Pittsburgh citizens including Assembly members on conspiracy to violate prohibition laws as Pittsburgh reportedly remains a wide open town. Capt Emile Carranza and other aviators are noted in related dispatches with dramatic long distance flights and rescue efforts amid polar and aviation events.

Pittsburgh Tod Gyo Assembly Emile Carranza Toe Stocm Mooreville N. C Alexico Washington

Betula News Highlights Local Graduates and Community Notes

Betula mentions Ruth Calhoun Elva Rite and Gladys Sufe as graduates preparing to depart Monday for Olen N with plans to stay through summer. Several local residents are noted for visits moves births and home projects including a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Guy Burdlek on June 10. Community gossip covers visitors to Smethport Portville and Olean, carpentry work, and fishing amid local sports chatter.

Betula News Ruth Calhoun Elva Rite Gladys Sufe Betula Jeff Olen Fred Summerson Duke Center Callal Henry Summerson Sinmiley Aftenosa Avs Guy Burdlek Arthur Minnler Wm. Torman Ergin Sere Cyclone Forman Julia Henry Sexton Kolivari Harrison Ley William Carter Warren Albert Carter John Calhoun James John Glenn Paw Campbell Arthur Minnier Smethport Willey Bush Marion Merle Bush

Post Forests to Stop Slaughter of Deer

In MeKcean county Days Forests plans to post 17 000 acres to deter hunters after the State Game Commission allowed doe hunting. Day Chemical head HL Day of Westline opposes slaughter and urges county landowners to join a posting movement that aims to curb hunting of does and bucks alike. Local hunters say the county has enough deer and will endure sacrifices until a ruling is issued.

MeKcean State Game Commission HL. Day Day Chemical Company Westline Meltean Courty

Parker Cramer Plans Flight to Stockholm This Summer

Parker Cramer son of Mrs Josephine Cramer of Evle and once of Smethpoort aims for a flight to Stockholm Sweden this summer. He and co pilot Hert Hassell survived a minor crash in Clarion as they traveled from Reckford Tennessee to Washington where Cramer seeks furlough from government inspector duties for the overseas project. Their Stinson De roiter plane named the Greater Teeckford will be used in the flight.

Parker Cramer Stockholm Josephing Cramer Evle Smethpoort Sweden Cramer Hert Hassell Clarion Reckford Washington Greater Teeckford

No Hope for Wagner Court Refuses to Reopen Death Row Case

The New York Court of Appeals in Albany refused Tuesday to reopen the case of Roy Wagner who is sentenced to die June 21 for shooting two New York Mounted police officers near Belmont.

Arctic Geen Lalla Hasta Bel Lo Ayer Ella Root Americ New York Marshal Feng Frank H. Taylor Derrick Vineland N. J Crow Southern Cross Harry Thaw England Folsom J Ancramenta California Wagner New York Court of Appeals Albany Aise Roy Wagner New York Mounted Police Belmont

Local Classifieds Listing Hawking Several Properties and Trades

Clean close in room house with double garage two blocks from business district priced at 4200 negotiable for stall store trade. Portville dairy farm with cows and improvements seeks sale or trade. Olean gaps highway six room house with land 3200 easy terms. For sale new double unit milling machine 83 dollars. Mandeville Agencies Olean N Y advit.

Portville Olean-Gaps Alo Highway Bain Ader Mandeville Agencies Olean N.Y

Notice to contractors for two one room school buildings

Bids to be received by the School Board of Sergeant township for two one room school buildings at the Easter Clay Products Plant, six miles south of Mt. Jewett. Bids due by June 29 at noon. Plans available by calling at Jacob Amend's home in Clermont, Pennsylvania. Secretary of the school board seeks reports.

Sergeant Township Mt. Jewett Easter Clay Products Jacob Amend Clermont Moelean County

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