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Campaign tale of Wilking and failed speech mishap
Beriah Wilking, Wash ington Post owner and former congressman, recalls his first campaign misstep. Nominee speechless at a ratification meeting. two supposed spellbinders absent, crowd silent as he spoke about fifteen minutes. Chair offers others a chance to speak, but no one volunteers.
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