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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
2
A portrait of Mexico's aggressor Huerta as a rugged, democratic figure who enjoys simple food and drink. An American observer notes his robust health, bluntly calling himself a plain old Indian while recounting a banquet with the Jockey Club. The piece questions whether gossip affects his mental focus.
The article contrasts Huddleston with Oscar Underwood for the Ninth Alabama district seat. Huddleston, a frugal, unglamorous man, pursues the job aggressively and secures it, while Underwood is portrayed as cautious, polished, and reserved. Huddleston, forty four, is noted as countryborn.
The article recalls Marcus Aurelius Smith of Arizona leaving a short term to pursue a second Senate term. It notes his rise from delegate to advocate statehood, and mentions ongoing Democratic ambitions to succeed him as senator while Smith focuses on duties.
James Francis Hurke a five term congressman from the Pittsburgh area shocks colleagues by announcing he will not seek another term. He cites ten years in office as enough and says business demands his undivided attention while insisting the quit time is when one is strong.
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