The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-18
To the Editor:

To the Editor:
A couple of weeks ago I noticed
chat the ScrippS- Howard newspaper
editors, at their convention at
French Lick, unanimously agreed to
support Herbert Hoover for Presi-
dent in the event that he was nomi-
mated by the Republicans. The fact
that twenty-six different editors
from widely different sections Of the
country unanimously agreed upon
one man is very remarkable-in fact
to the layman, not acquainted
with the methods of syndicated
journalism. it seems impossible,
especially when the man chosen as
the favorite is not such an out
standing figure III public life at that.
I am wondering if pressure was
brought to bear by the owners Of
this chain of papers to force the,
editors to this decision would be
willing to wager that if a secret bal
lot had been taken at this meeting,
with no pressure from the owners
of the papers, that Hoover would not
have been chosen, at least, not
unanimously.
Hoover is one of the best men
that the Republican party has to
offer, this is to be admitted, even
by those who would rather not see
him in the White House, but to my
more or less prejudiced mind
there are several Democrat posi-
bilitles that are his superior in every
conceivable way. Any OF the follow
ing men Would make a better PreSi-
dent to my way of thinking: Smith,
Richie. James Reed, Cox, Robinson,
or Senator Walsh.
It is remotely possible that the
Scripps-Howard newspapers will in
fluence the voting public very little
at that. At least they did not help
Robert LaFollette a great deal four
years ago. and it may be possible
that the Democrats will manage to
squeeze in, despite this high-pow-
cred opposition from string Of one
man controlled newspapers.
If Hoover is nominated, there is
slight possibility that our beloved
Senator Watson may be the Vice
Presidential nominee. In this event
1t would be interesting to have The
indianapolis Times supporting the
ticket-especially after the many
unkind things that you have said
from time to time regarding our
senior Senator.
Being a Democrat. I am praying
that Hoover is not the Republican
nominee, as I believe that it would
be much easier task to win from
Dawes or Lowden. At this writing
it seems almost certain that Smith
will be the Democratic choice.
SO for this reason am living in
hopes that the Scripps-H Howard pa
perS will be on the side of the Demo-
cratic party, because although the
e-getting powers of these papers
are somewhat limited, still they are
not to be despised.
Sincerely yours.
CONNOR j. OROURKE.
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I read in your paper about the
policeman having to help the widow
with seven children. Now if the
juGge that sentenced that man had
some Of the probation officers. whom
the county is paying such large
wages, to get this man O. job and
see that he was taking care of his
family they wouldn't have been in
the condition in which they were.
If they would take some Of this $40
600 that they are paying on this in
vestigation, to have two indictments
returned in two years and help the
needy, it would do some good.
This was on my mind and I just
had to say something for I get so
mad when they take men from their
family and from jobs and send them
to the Farm" for drunk, leaving
their family destitute. Please don't
think me crazy. am a reader of
The Times and have been ever since
1t was first published as The Sun
and guess I always will be; as
think it is the best paper in the city.
Thanking you for taking the time
to read this. beg to remain.
MRS. HATTIE BILL,
$40 E. Ohio st.
What are the functions of the
president of Germany?
He is the chief executive official
of the republic much as the Presi-