Coolidge Withdraws From 1928 Race in Sudden Announcement
President Coolidge stunned the nation by stating he will not seek re election. The Rapid City press conference delivered a one sentence declaration I do not choose to run for President in 1928. Secretaries and aides crowded the room as reporters were locked in and the news spread by telegraph across the country.
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Coolidge Forcing His Party's Hand In 1928 Nomination
Vermont Republican Earl F. Kinsley says President Coolidge did not reject a 1928 run but placed the decision in the party's hands. The cryptic White House statement suggests no hidden meaning and signals that the party must decide whether to nominate him or pursue another direction.
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Nation to demand Coolidge for 1928 presidency
Boston August 2 The Associated Press reports that President Coolidge will not seek re election yet the public will decide. Governor Fuller of Massachusetts says the people will choose and Coolidge will likely acquiesce. Fuller praises Coolidge's record and predicts a nationwide demand for another four years.
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Coolidge Decision Called a Mistake by Boston Herald
Boston editorials react to President Coolidge's 1928 candidacy statement. The Boston Herald Republican labeled his apparent decision a serious mistake, arguing the country would welcome him for another term and urging explicit justification. Other papers call it a political bombshell or a summer surprise.
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Coolidge Decision Amazes Plymouth Notch Village
Plymouth Vermont residents react with surprise and mixed disappointment as Calvin Coolidge declines to run for re election News spreads from Boston to the town known as his birthplace and homestead Plymouth Notch remains the Coolidge ancestral farm and home where he once served as the President’s oath was given by his father in the white farmhouse after Harding’s death in 1923
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Politicians Divide Over Coolidge Act
Congress wrestles with the Coolidge third term issue as Democrats weigh campaign plans and Republicans split over its impact. Some insurgent Republicans back opposition while others press for an immediate vote. Close friends say Coolidge should run, while aides offer no public comment.
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Stearns Declines Comment On 1928 Re-election Decision
Boston August report notes Frank W Stearns, a close Coolidge associate, refused to comment on the White House announcement that President Coolidge would not seek re-election in 1928. He said there is "not much to be said" when pressed for a statement.
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Regret at Coolidge Statement Emerges in Detroit Press
The Detroit Free Press editorial laments President Coolidge's announcement, saying the long considered decision leaves the nation with deep regret and uncertainty about the government's future. The Rapid City statement widens the gulf of concern and distress across the country.
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Final decision up to G. O. P. 1 view Providence RI
Rhode Island officials react to President Coolidge's statement that signals party guidance on a possible run. Frederick S Peck says the President is placing himself in the party's hands and not refusing to run. Richard S. Aldrich Louis Monast express mixed surprise with hopes of reconsideration. Burdick notes timing rather than disbelief about the decision.
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president Coolidge declines 1928 run comment shocks reporters
The president says he does not choose to run for president in 1928, prompting a rush for the door as journalists relay the news. Coolidge smiles as he leaves for the summer White House with Senator Capper, noting four years of peace, prosperity, and tax cuts despite some labor tensions.
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G O P Leader Regrets President's Announcement
New York August 2 The GOP leader Charles D Hilles expresses regret over President Coolidge's decision not to seek renomination in 1928 The statement calls the move unexpected and notes Coolidge's sincerity and independence Hitler compliments the president as steady and self-reliant and says he believes Coolidge acted with his own counsel The leader expects Coolidge would have faced strong support for renomination and hints at future duty if an emergency arises
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New York Press Voices On Coolidge Action
The New York World praises Coolidge for refusing to run, calling it a defense of the anti third term standard and a service to the constitutional spirit. The Herald-Tribune labels his statement enigmatic, suggesting personal feeling may drive a potential candidacy. The Times surveys meanings, noting lively politics ahead as friends of others weigh his exit.
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State G. O. P. Heads Lament Statement
Congressman E Hart Fenn supports Coolidge for another term expressing praise for his administration. J Henry Roraback was unavailable for comment. Lieutenant Governor J Edwin Brainard said the Republican party has an ample supply of good men for the 1928 nomination.
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Market keeps rally into third anniversary of Coolidge era
The stock market closed higher with both the rail and industrial averages reaching new highs on the back of the ongoing bull run. Tech leaders General Motors, U S Steel, Baldwin, and Union Pacific posted fresh peaks as Tinken Roller Bearing surged nearly 17 points amid a massive short-squeeze, aided by an announced 25 cent extra dividend.
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Wadeworth Says Catastrophe Not Likely If Coolidge Quits
Former U S Senator James Wadeworth comments on President Coolidge considering quitting the 828 campaign. He says he is greatly surprised and expects no catastrophe for Americans if Coolidge withdraws. Republican official Mrs Charles H. Subi of New York calls the administration excellent.
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Party Will Insist on Coolidge Nomination Says Press
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette editorializes that the Republican Party will press President Coolidge to accept renomination. The piece notes that despite his refusal, party demands grow louder and the GOP likely insists on his nomination.
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Lowden Says No One Runs From Presidency
Frank O. Lowden former Illinois governor and frequent 1928 Republican possibility, states to the Associated Press from Alexandria Bay N Y that he has no further comment beyond his earlier remark to delegations that he knows of no man in our history who has stayed away from the presidency.
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Coolidge declines 1928 bid shocks home city
Northampton residents react with surprise and pride as news confirms President Coolidge will not seek re election in 1928. Friends express respect for his decision noting the strain of office and his wish to follow prudent precedent. Local figures praise his duty and wisdom while others regret the missed return to national service.
Hope for Coolidge Candidacy Seen in Hartford
Hartford August 2 Associated Press The Hartford Courant will say Coolidge’s terse statement I do not choose to run for President in 1928 prompts disappointment yet fuels hope he might be persuaded to run again The piece argues he could secure the Republican nomination and win if he consented noting his administration’s stable success and broad support The hope is widespread among supporters and party members
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Coolidge Statement Considered Cryptic in Norwich
Norwich August 2 Associated Press reports that Coolidge's statement is cryptic and tinged with character. It avoids a definite withdrawal from the race by expressing personal preference not to be a candidate. It frees GOP leaders to look elsewhere while not closing the door to nomination if events change.
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Butler predicts Coolidge will decline third term
New York reports Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, says as a friend of President Coolidge he believed Coolidge would decline to seek a third term when the time was right. Butler praises Coolidge for a wise, patriotic act and for upholding government principles over personal ambition.
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Coolidge Refuses 1928 Run Says He Does Not Desire Burdens
Waterbury report outlines editorial reaction to President Coolidge saying he does not choose to be a presidential candidate in 1928. It notes he may not refuse responsibility if party insists, suggests term limits, and signals no hard feelings toward rivals.
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Coolidge Withdrawal Called Loss to U S
Chicago August 2 by Associated Press. President Coolidge's withdrawal will be a heavy loss to America. Julius Rosenwald, Chicago financier, said he was exceptionally able and the country prospered greatly in part due to his executive ability.
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