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February 10, 1921
The Brattleboro Daily Reformer
Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont
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Southern Republicans in Congress, including Senator-elect Uarrell of Oklahoma and Representative Slemp of Virginia, urge President-elect Harding to include a Southern representative in his cabinet to recognize Republican sentiment in the South. (Date: Feb. 10, Washington.)
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WANT SOUTH IN THE CABINET.
Republicans in Congress Wire Advice to President-elect.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-A drive to bring about the appointment of a Southern man in President Harding's cabinet has been begun by Southern Republicans in congress. Representatives and Senator-elect Uarrell of Oklahoma despatched a telegram to President-elect Harding, declaring he was "much disturbed" at "the possibility of the South not being represented in the cabinet. At the same time, Representative Slemp of Virginia, who is also Republican national committeeman, declared in a statement that it would be "a fearful mistake if Senator Harding doesn't recognize the genuine sentiment toward Republicanism in the south."
Republicans in Congress Wire Advice to President-elect.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-A drive to bring about the appointment of a Southern man in President Harding's cabinet has been begun by Southern Republicans in congress. Representatives and Senator-elect Uarrell of Oklahoma despatched a telegram to President-elect Harding, declaring he was "much disturbed" at "the possibility of the South not being represented in the cabinet. At the same time, Representative Slemp of Virginia, who is also Republican national committeeman, declared in a statement that it would be "a fearful mistake if Senator Harding doesn't recognize the genuine sentiment toward Republicanism in the south."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Cabinet Appointment
Southern Representation
Republican Congress
Political Advice
What entities or persons were involved?
President Elect Harding
Senator Elect Uarrell
Representative Slemp
Where did it happen?
Washington
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Key Persons
President Elect Harding
Senator Elect Uarrell
Representative Slemp
Location
Washington
Event Date
Feb. 10
Story Details
Southern Republicans in Congress urge President-elect Harding to appoint a Southern man to the cabinet, with telegrams and statements expressing concern over lack of Southern representation.