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...President had not stayed long with his guests to watch the returns. As in 1928 he had withdrawn himself in triumph, now he withdrew in defeat to his study with his old friend and secretary, Ray Lyman Wilbur, his sons and secretary Richey. Just before 9 o'clock Richey said: "We have conceded nothing yet." Mrs. Hoover was preparing a buffet supper when Jack McDowell, Stanford's alumni secretary, came out and read the message of defeat. After a moment of silence, every one applauded, meaning to acclaim the loser's gallantry. Floodlights on the roof lighted...
Public affairs gave way to political affairs at the White House last week as President Hoover pressed to a climax his campaign for reelection. For long hours he withdrew from the bustle of his regular office for the quiet of the Lincoln Study where he worked over his Indianapolis and New York stump speeches. One Cabinet meeting instead of two was held during the week and then with only half of the members present and all the discussion on campaign strategy. Most White House callers were G. O. Partisans with words of advice, good cheer or hope. Eva and Danny...
...about $14,800,000), but in both passenger and freight traffic N. Y. K. ranks ahead of O. S. K. By the agreement O. S. K. abandoned its trans-Pacific line, leaving N. Y. K. with a monopoly of the Japan-West Coast trade, while N. Y. K. withdrew its South African and East Coast South American services. Both still run ships to New York. Like Dollar Steamship Lines, O. S. K. maintains a round-the-world service, calling at South American and African ports. Most of its modern ships are fast freighters with accommodations for a limited number...
Saying that "a new secession of the true German spirit and soul is beginning." Emil Ludwig in the current Nation proceeds to explain the causes of this movement. When Wilhelm II became emperor, there was a similar secession. The great German artists withdrew from the official circle, and the court favorites were pedestrian mediocrities. With the coming of the revolution however, Ludwig felt, "the eternal division between intellect and state, to which the tragedy of Germany was due, had been ended." The ministries were given to men of real ability, In 1921 the spirit of liberalism prevailed...
...favor with the Press, jacked up his prices, tried to kiss the maid, seduced his brother's fiancée, married a widow. Having raised merry Ned in general, he was rescued by his girl just in time for Art, whisked off to Rio de Janeiro. Mr. Rice withdrew his piece after four performances...