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January 17, 1936
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
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The American Liberty League in Washington turned away 4,000 for their Jan. 25 dinner due to overwhelming interest; speakers Alfred E. Smith and John W. Davis expected to criticize President Roosevelt's policies.
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WIDE INTEREST IN LEAGUERS' DINNER, JAN. 25
Claim 4,000 Turned Away
Smith and Davis Expected to Open Up
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17. -- The American Liberty League announced today it has turned away 4,000 who wanted to attend the dinner here January 25. It was reported that 2,000 available seats were taken two weeks ago. Applications continue to pour in at the rate of 700 daily, League heads said.
Wide interest has been whipped up in the League dinner due to the general belief that its speakers, some of them Democrats, are going to open a bitter attack on President Roosevelt and his policies. Old Democratic war horse, former Gov. Alfred E. Smith, of New York, is scheduled among the principal speakers, as is John W. Davis, former Democratic presidential candidate.
Claim 4,000 Turned Away
Smith and Davis Expected to Open Up
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17. -- The American Liberty League announced today it has turned away 4,000 who wanted to attend the dinner here January 25. It was reported that 2,000 available seats were taken two weeks ago. Applications continue to pour in at the rate of 700 daily, League heads said.
Wide interest has been whipped up in the League dinner due to the general belief that its speakers, some of them Democrats, are going to open a bitter attack on President Roosevelt and his policies. Old Democratic war horse, former Gov. Alfred E. Smith, of New York, is scheduled among the principal speakers, as is John W. Davis, former Democratic presidential candidate.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
American Liberty League
Dinner
Washington
Alfred E Smith
John W Davis
Roosevelt Policies
Political Attack
What entities or persons were involved?
Alfred E. Smith
John W. Davis
President Roosevelt
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Alfred E. Smith
John W. Davis
President Roosevelt
Location
Washington
Event Date
January 25
Story Details
The American Liberty League announced turning away 4,000 people wanting to attend their January 25 dinner due to high interest, with 2,000 seats taken two weeks prior and 700 daily applications continuing. Speakers including former Gov. Alfred E. Smith and John W. Davis are expected to launch a bitter attack on President Roosevelt and his policies.