Silence Pays Dividends As Hoover Builds Support For Nomination
In Washington on December 20 United Press reports Hervert Hoover gains backing quietly. Secretary Jardine and Ogden Mills join Hoover’s bloc. Florida GOP figures pledge delegation. Texas and Maryland leaders back him. San Francisco committeeman William Crocker may lead Hoover’s floor effort. Silent strategy mirrors Hoover’s 1920 approach to avoid open campaigning.
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Automobile Accident Deaths Down in Indianapolis
United States Department of Commerce figures show 84 deaths in Indianapolis in the year ended December 3, 1926, dropping to 70 in the year ended December 3 this year. Four weeks ending December 3 added eight fatalities, six within the city. The annual death rate fell from 23 to 18.8 per 100000, with nationwide totals of 618 deaths in 77 cities. New York led with 85 deaths, Chicago 70, Detroit 63. Camden, New Jersey posted the highest regional rate at 46.7.
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