Smith Voicing End to Prohibition and Farm Relief Plans
Edward W Pickard reviews Gov. Al Smith’s Albany speech opposing the Eighteenth Amendment and Volstead Act while calling for state option on alcohol and a state referendum. He notes Smith’s farm relief stance, enforcement promise, and the political tilt toward the Eastern states.
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Albany
Smith
Hoover
Condh
Houston
South
Middle West
Arkansas Gazette of
Little Rock
Gazette
Hoover urges greater foreign trade for U S in San Francisco speech
Herbert Hoover argues that American industry must expand foreign trade as an urgent national goal. He notes world demand rising and predicts stronger competition from Orient markets, citing a 50 percent rise in U S foreign trade during his tenure as secretary of commerce.
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Hoover
San Francisco
America
United States
Hoover's Fitness for the Presidential Chair
Stanford University head asserts Herbert Hoover is exceptionally informed on global government and economics. He credits Hoover with superior training for the presidency and calls the fall vote a sure thing, not an experiment or chance.
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Stanford University
California
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Republican reserves in the East could shift presidential race
Senator George H. Moses of New Hampshire warned of strong Republican reserves in the East to mobilize for a presidential race. He said Democrats must win five large Eastern states, which he called debatable, and that Republicans plan to remove them from the debatable column.
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George H. Moses
New Hampshire
Moses
Smith
Hoover Refuses Photo While Fishing for Trout
Herbert Hoover declined to be photographed while fishing for trout saying two acts should not be photographed one is fishing and the other praying. He explained this stance to reporters, emphasizing privacy in personal moments.
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Herbert Hoover
Hoover Viewed as Pure Americanism by Europe
Frank H. Simonds calls Hoover the supreme American expression in Europe noting Britain mocks foes who label him pro British. Simonds, a recognized international affairs authority, argues Hoover embodies American ideals Europe has faced.
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Great Britain
Hoover
Frank H. Simonds
Europe
Republican Stand For Tariff Wages In Immigration Debate
At the bottom of it all there may be new issues in the campaign this year but Herbert Hoover and the Republican party still stand for the high wages that tariff protection and immigration restriction have given.
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Herbert Hoover
Hoover’s Push Rise From Handcar to National Stage
In Grass Valley California during the early 1890s Herbert Hoover trained for politics while pushing a handcar on a mining road. His unlikely prep foreshadowed a future national leadership role and political ascent.
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Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Grass Valley
California
Hoover’s Engineering Skill Believed Key to Parking Problem
A writer argues that Herbert Hoover should be elected because he is the only man in the country with the engineering skill needed to handle the looming parking problem in the next year or so.
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Hoover
Senator Owen Praises Hoover as Best Presidential Fitting
Senator Owen of Oklahoma, a Democrat, says Herbert Hoover is the best fitted man ever proposed for the Presidency.
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Owen
Oklahoma
Herbert Hoover
South on Fire Says Work in Hoover Fight Speech
Dr Hubert Work outlined GOP strategy focusing on the South where Hoover sentiment weakens Democrats. He described the region as morally charged and warned opponents face a difficult task in cooling the fire.
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Hoover
Republican Committee
Hubert Work
Doctor Work
Democratic
Chairman Work
Labor Banks Extend Influence in Finance and Credit Power
The labor movement expands into banking, showing it can manage credit and provide capital for industry. Labor banks aim to follow sound banking rules, curb anti union pressures, and protect workers from fraudulent investments while growing with wage savings and corporate ties. The movement predicts continued prosperity and a larger share in the financial structure.
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Labor Movement of America
Government Post Office
United States
Labor Day Fit Time for Workers to Rededicate Themselves
Observance of Labor Day honors the justice of principles behind organized labor and its aim to lift toil into dignity. The United Mine Workers of America face sacrifice from opponents but vow to persevere, continuing to bring happiness to workers. The piece urges workers to pause, reflect, and renew commitment to labor’s cause.
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Organized
United Mine Workers of America
Labor
America
Trade Union Movement Champions Home Rule Declares Support
The trade union movement positions itself as the foremost defender of liberty and self government urging home rule in municipalities. It argues state and federal balance requires local autonomy to prevent distant authorities from overriding local needs and rights.
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Trade Union
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