Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Story
October 10, 1933
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
William E. Humphrey, defying President Roosevelt's removal order as federal trade commissioner, claims support from Republican leaders and continues working in his office in Washington on Oct. 10, receiving letters backing his challenge.
Clipping
OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
HOMPHREY TO STAND PAT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10. (U.P)
Chipper and suave William E. Humphrey, the man who has defied President Roosevelt's order removing him as federal trade commissioner, said today that influential Republican party leaders were backing him in his fight to retain office.
For the second time this week he appeared in his old office, disregarding the ouster edict and the commission's formal stand backing the President.
"You may reply that I have consulted men high in the ranks of my party and will continue to rely on them for advice and support in any action I may see fit to take,'' said Humphrey.
Has former President Hoover tendered his support?'' he was asked.
"I have neither received from nor sent a communication to Mr. Hoover since he left the White House,'' replied the Hoover appointee.
Humphrey maintained silence in regard to what form of legal action he would take. The ousted commissioner at his old quarters busied himself cleaning up the business of the commission which had been assigned to him prior to his removal.
The sign "Commissioner Humphrey'' still hung above his door.
Many letters supporting his challenge of the validity of the President's removal order were received at his office today. Many of them were unsigned. Some were written in illiterate scrawls while others bore the addresses of some of the city's most exclusive hotels and apartment houses.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10. (U.P)
Chipper and suave William E. Humphrey, the man who has defied President Roosevelt's order removing him as federal trade commissioner, said today that influential Republican party leaders were backing him in his fight to retain office.
For the second time this week he appeared in his old office, disregarding the ouster edict and the commission's formal stand backing the President.
"You may reply that I have consulted men high in the ranks of my party and will continue to rely on them for advice and support in any action I may see fit to take,'' said Humphrey.
Has former President Hoover tendered his support?'' he was asked.
"I have neither received from nor sent a communication to Mr. Hoover since he left the White House,'' replied the Hoover appointee.
Humphrey maintained silence in regard to what form of legal action he would take. The ousted commissioner at his old quarters busied himself cleaning up the business of the commission which had been assigned to him prior to his removal.
The sign "Commissioner Humphrey'' still hung above his door.
Many letters supporting his challenge of the validity of the President's removal order were received at his office today. Many of them were unsigned. Some were written in illiterate scrawls while others bore the addresses of some of the city's most exclusive hotels and apartment houses.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Humphrey Defiance
Roosevelt Removal
Federal Trade Commissioner
Republican Support
Political Standoff
What entities or persons were involved?
William E. Humphrey
President Roosevelt
Former President Hoover
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
William E. Humphrey
President Roosevelt
Former President Hoover
Location
Washington
Event Date
Oct. 10
Story Details
William E. Humphrey defies Roosevelt's removal order, claims Republican support, denies Hoover communication, works in office, receives supportive letters.