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Mckean Democrat

Location

Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1920

Page

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District Delegate Candidate Announces Candidacy

J Frank Snyder of Clearfield Pennsylvania declares his candidacy for District Delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania's first Congressional District. He pledges to support the candidate with the highest Democratic vote in the district and to use all honorable means to aid that candidate's nomination for President.

J. Frank Snyder Clearfield Pennsylvania Democratic Party Sail

Col J L Spangler Nominated as District Delegate Candidate

The statement names Col J L Spangler of Bellefonte as a candidate for district delegate to the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco on June 28 1920. Voters in the 21st Congressional District will decide at the May 18 1920 primaries.

McKean County Democrat Chicago Col. J. L. Spangler Bellefonte San Francisco 21St

Spangler Named Bellefonte Candidate For National Convention

Editorial supports Col J L Spangler as a Democratic candidate for district delegate to the National Convention in St Louis. It lauds his qualifications and notes the district’s business interests favor a Hoover administration while reflecting on Wilson era aims and postwar reconstruction challenges. The piece condemns opposition to progressive peace principles.

Col J. L. Spangler Bellefonte St. Louis Col. Spangler Hoover Washington

Armament fears spur warns on league of nations

A period essay argues against invincible armies and universal military training, warning that Germany’s militarism and a strong navy could threaten world peace. It urges support for the League of Nations, cites President Wilson and Herbert Hoover as pivotal figures, and notes renewed interest in peace through arbitration and restraint.

United States Invincible Navy America Europe League of Nations France England Germany Globe Wilson Iton Earth

Political jab sparks partisan clash in tense era

An obscure remark attacking the Army or Navy stirs Republican allies and raises alarm in a heated political moment. The comment is cast as a blow to national loyalty, prompting critics to warn of partisan leverage and public backlash amid mounting tensions.

Army Navy Wélenie

Random Rambles and a Close Shave in New York

A clipping from New York discusses Col R H Gillett and a proposed bill on costs and allowances. It teases the 2 000 000 doughboys backing him and salutes his stance as strong. A second item notes a fatal St Patrick’s Day accident with a bystander misreading a shamrock decoration as food.

Uillete Uy Wb New York R. H. Gillett Columbia County New York Suite Col Gillett New York ‘State 2 Cannon Run Hottie St. Patrick’s Day Chinter’s Watercrest

Miners lamps and street light care in Smethpool

A fragmented note urges fashionable use of miners lamps as headgear adornment while criticizing current street lighting funds and suggesting a town improvement. It laments wasted effort and calls for repairing and brightening the courthouse structure as ornament not monument.

Smeth Court House Druinken Gwoudsmen

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