07 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1920
Page
1
The article discusses Senator Hardinig repudiating his adva- against the League of Nations, while spotlighting the baseball gambling probe. It argues corruption in sports and rings of money as a broader issue, contending that punishment of guilty players alone won’t end crooked play, urging root reform.
In a heated exchange the paper defends its critique of Congressman Jones, arguing his record in Congress is flawed. It recalls Lincoln’s upbringing as context for judging training and fitness, then calls out perceived shamelessness in critiquing Jones while praising his honesty at home. The piece notes Republican reactions and references a Louisville sermon.
The Buffalo News discusses a quotation on college education in Who's Who in America. It cites a journalist who argues that a small percentage of listed men have college education and many non-prominent workers do meaningful work. A young MA defends his degree and a reader computes a five to one ratio of college to non college entries in the 1920 volume.
Straw polls show sentiment in pro German segments of the United States leaning toward Harding as his pledge of a separate peace with Germany fires this voter bloc. The Cox campaign gains no stronger endorsement beyond opposing the alien citizen threat to his principles.
A period editorial in the Marion Star during a presidential campaign likens Colonel Roosevelt to Aaron Burr. It cites similarities in ambition, temper, ruthlessness, and greed for power, arguing both share egotism and disdain for friendship and reverence.
A chaotic collection of quotes and digressions on baseball star Eddie Cicotte and others. The piece mocks social status judgments, notes on Joe Jackson and Swede Hisberg, and references to Nina Van Winkle and public officials. It ends with political barbs and questions about Armistice Day celebrations.
The Lancaster Examiner reports that after a month of worker run plants in Italy, workers relinquished control and asked owners to return. The piece notes that trained leadership is essential and that practical socialism falls short without coordination between workers and managers to achieve prosperity.
Governor Cox accuses Senator Harding of waffling on the League of Nations. He cites voting with mild reservationists supporting Lodge reservations and Knox separate peace, while accepting the Republican platform that the League has failed. Harding’s line includes restoring the Hague Tribunal and leaving open the possibility of amendments as Europe abandons the League.
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