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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
1
District delegate from Clearfield Virginia announces candidacy for delegate from the 21st Pennsylvania district to the Democratic National Convention. He pledges support for the presidential candidate with the highest Democratic vote in his district and vows to use all honorable means to aid that nomination.
Announcement lists Col J L Spangler of Bellefonte as a candidate for district delegate to the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. Voters in the 1st Congressional District will decide at the May 18, 1920 primaries.
The Versailles treaty failed to pass a fourth time in the U.S. Senate on Friday night. The vote stood 30 for ratification and 30 against, delaying the treaty and leaving the United States to decide its stance on the League of Nations and the principles for which American armies fought in World War I.
The movement to erect a memorial for NY architect Standord Whine, killed by lary Thaw, provokes public debate. Proponents glorify Whine as a premier designer, while detractors worry linking genius with perceived moral failings. The piece argues great works should honor creation over personal flaws.
Editorial argues Smethport, once hit by fire losses, is recovering with new industries and a rising dairy boom. Population may swell to 5600 by 1923. housing shortages threaten growth. The Conopus club plans industrial expansion and a campus survey notes ample apartments but urgent demand for new tenant houses.
The Senate approves the nomination of Bainbridge Colby to serve as secretary of state. Colby's confirmation clears the path for him to oversee U S foreign affairs and diploma negotiations nationwide.
A split Republican Senate faces deadlock threats as Johnson of California and La Follette of Wisconsin join a factional struggle with Old Guard leaders. Johnson of West Virginia and Lodge of Massachusetts mix progressive and conservative lines. The party frets over convention influence and fear Wood and Harding dynamite. Congress paralyses amid presidential boom pursuit.
A critique argues Elihu Root wields influence with Republican leaders and observers. It contends Congress bears sole power to legislate for reconstruction, peace, and domestic and foreign policy, urging Root to press Republicans to act instead of blaming executive departments. It warns the party must take initiative to advance a peace-time program.
A garbled reminiscence piece mixes stray phrases about a new flivver airplane and satirical burlesque about aviation, with clipped dialogue fragments and whimsical musings. It hints at a forthcoming low priced aircraft and columnists weighing humor against tragedy in the era’s air ventures.
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