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Hearst predicts defeat of Smith on rum issue
William Randolph Hearst argues prohibition is not a valid or likely winning issue in the presidential race. He contends the Constitution fixes prohibition and the fight must play out in the states, urging opposition to Tammany influence and emphasizing national finances, foreign policy, and overall prosperity as the true election concerns.
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