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Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1928

Page

2

Hoover Tops Kansas City Convention Platform Outlook

The Kansas City Republican Convention nominated Herbert C. Hoover on the first ballot amid a platform opposing farm relief with any equalization fee, backing prohibition enforcement, high tariffs, anti League of Nations sentiment, and support for armed intervention in Nicaragua. Senator Borah dominated the convention, shaping the party’s stance despite remaining doubts about Hoover’s appeal versus Smith.

Kansas City Republican National Convention Herbert C. Hoover Hoover League of Nations Nicaragua Boral Republian William Jennings Bryan Democratic Party Borah G.O. P Smith GO. P Coolidge

Ritchie Drops Presidential Bid to Back Smith

Governor Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland ends his run for the Democratic nomination and endorses Governor Alfred E. Smith. Ritchie praises Smiths Jeffersonian democracy and leadership, saying the presidency should seek the man, not the ambition.

Albert C. Ritchie Maryland Alfred E. Smith Ritchie Smith

Crane Advocates Education as Nation's Core Duty

Dr Frank Crane argues the greatest global business is educating youth, asserting national safety rests on youth development more than institutions or plans. He urges higher pay for teachers, stronger school leadership, expansive playgrounds, and abundant juvenile reading material, noting America leads in youth education efforts. He also cites political wit and a kitchen joke about a plumber for local color.

America

Suffrage leader Mrs Baneline Parkhurst honored in Enginest era

Distilled news items note Mrs Baneline Parkhurst, suffrage leader imprisoned for her cause and later winning, alongside results from the Republican National Convention in Kansas City. It lists Hoover leading with 897 of 1084, Curtis and Watson among others, and outlines platform stances including tariff protection and opposition to League of Nations. Also mentions Amelia Earhart and Stultz flying 2900 miles to Wales, Meredith obituary, floods, Coolidge arrival at the White House, and other brief items.

Baneline Parkhurst Enginest Kansas City Commores Herbert Hoover Curtis Friendship Repassy New Foundland Llanelly Wales Misa Marhart Atlantic Meredith Des Moines Town Wilscn Hitchie Maryland Smith South Hundvreida Missouri Tennessee Arkaness Coolidge Bructe Wiscongin Mexico Democraty Houston Oyers Reef General Nevile North Pele Ayer Arie Don Lynne Cork

Death of George H. Denning Prominent Smethport citizen

George H. Denning former City Meat Market operator and longtime Smethport council member died at his family home on Motl Street last Thursday at 4:40 AM after a period of illness. Born March 23, 1872 in Eldred, he built a respected business career and public leadership before retiring in 1924. He leaves a wife Mary Ann Green, a daughter Mrs. F. J. Quirk, a son Gerald M. Denning of Philadelphia, and two grandchildren. Funeral held Monday at 3 PM with Masonic rites, interment at Hose Hill Cemetery. Out-of-town relatives attended the service and supporters gathered from Eldred, Bradford, Cumberland, and Portville.

George H. Denning George WH. Denning Smethport Motl Street Denning George Denning Haa Smethpurt George Henry Denning Eldred Mary Ann Green F. J. Quirk Gerald Malcolm Denning Philadelphia Den D. Gallup D. M. Cooper Bradford

Administrator's Sale at J D Mather Farm Auction

Administrator Mivit B W Jon Teenie Auctioneer Hamlin Rank if Trust Co. administers a sale at the J D Mather Farm half mile north of East Smethport School on Saturday June 22 at 4 PM sharp. Items listed include a tractor, plows, hay tools, farming implements, livestock, furniture, clocks, kitchen goods, a wishing machine, and household items to be sold to the highest bidder. A meal will be served to distant bidders.

J.D. Mather East Smethport Mivit B. W. Jon Teenie Auctionoor Hamlin Rank If Trust CO

Death of Mrs Burlingame at 86 in Smethport

Mrs H K Burlingame aged 86 died at the family home near Smethport on a Tuesday at 4 20 pm after a long illness. Born 1843 in Sardinia NY she married H L Burlingame in Smethport in 1865 and had six children. Survived by husband daughter Lydia son Clifford six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Funeral at St Luke’s Smethport with six grandsons as pallbearers. interment in Rose Hill cemetery. Friends and relatives from Olean Erie Warren and other towns attended. She was known for hospitality and beloved as a wife and mother.

Burlingame Smethport H. K. Burlingeng Gatwday Solemlid Reelingame 3. W Brances Stark Nuarel Sardinia N.Y M. K H. L. Burlingame Clifford Smoothwort Lydia J. E. P. Butts Geneva B. Ll Erie Bults Rose Burlingame Maines Warren Gaylord Maines Weareta George N. Barrett Nowanda Ernest Aldrich Wilcox Afr Fred Ernst Roulette Fred Ernal Moutette Air Frank Baer Mildred Airs John Baker Clean Burlingsine

Team for Sale Pair of Black Fercherong Horses

For sale a pair of black Fercherong horses aged 6 and 6 years, weight about 4700 pounds, used only for farm work. Includes 160 wigon and set of harness. Located in Marshall, Sterling Teun, Pa. Adv3tei-27.

KE C, Marshall Sterling Teun

Card of Thanks for Mrs Burlingame Death

The Burlingame family expresses gratitude for kindness shown after the death of Mrs. Burlingame and thanks for the floral tributes. H. L. Burlingame C. H. Burlingame Lydia Burlingame

Mra. TI. E. Burlingame H. Ll Burlingang C.H. Burlingame Lydia Burlingame

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