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July 31, 1928
The Siftings Herald
Arkadelphia, Clark County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
William Allen White, Kansas editor, withdraws charges against New York Governor Al Smith regarding legislative record on gambling and prostitution bills, to avoid questioning the Democratic presidential nominee's motives, but upholds claim of consistent pro-saloon voting.
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White Withdraws
Certain Charges
Against Al Smith
DOES NOT WISH TO QUESTION
MOTIVES OF NEW YORK
GOVERNOR.
New York, July 31. (A.P.)--Wm. Allen White, Kansas editor, today withdrew his charges against Governor Smith's legislative record as far as the bill governing gambling and prostitution were concerned, because, he said, he does not wish to question the motive of the democratic presidential nominee. White allowed his contention that Governor Smith consistently voted for the saloon to stand. White said of the other charges, "I could not in good conscience press this issue, realizing Governor Smith feels that my charges question the purity of his motives, which always should be granted in any political controversy."
Certain Charges
Against Al Smith
DOES NOT WISH TO QUESTION
MOTIVES OF NEW YORK
GOVERNOR.
New York, July 31. (A.P.)--Wm. Allen White, Kansas editor, today withdrew his charges against Governor Smith's legislative record as far as the bill governing gambling and prostitution were concerned, because, he said, he does not wish to question the motive of the democratic presidential nominee. White allowed his contention that Governor Smith consistently voted for the saloon to stand. White said of the other charges, "I could not in good conscience press this issue, realizing Governor Smith feels that my charges question the purity of his motives, which always should be granted in any political controversy."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
White Withdraws Charges
Al Smith
Political Controversy
Gambling Bill
Prostitution Bill
Saloon Vote
Democratic Nominee
What entities or persons were involved?
Wm. Allen White
Governor Smith
Al Smith
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Wm. Allen White
Governor Smith
Al Smith
Location
New York
Event Date
July 31
Story Details
Wm. Allen White withdraws charges against Governor Smith's legislative record on gambling and prostitution bills to avoid questioning motives, but maintains that Smith consistently voted for the saloon.