Word: baker
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...then, explain the prominence of Newton D. Baker among the possible Democratic nominees? Testimony comes in to tell of a prevailing Baker sentiment throughout the nation which persists in spite of the lack of any active organized effort to promote the Ohioan's candidacy. A poll taken recently of Democratic newspaper editors revealed nearly as many predictions of Baker's election as of Roosevelt's. Prominent party politicians, while discreetly silent in states where Mr. Baker's own withheld permission is necessary for their appearance at Chicago as official delegates, are known to harbor a secret desire for the fateful...
...Baker's Character...
...arisen to debunk the Baker myth. That, in view of his undiminished public prominence, is itself something of a tribute to his excellent qualities. His character has been described as above all else embodying integrity. In its etymology, integrity implies that which is left untouched or undiminished-a whole made up of perfectly-fitted parts. This integration enriched by indulging a life-time of scholarly interests, embraces an uprightness and honesty which are unimpeachable. With these are associated a fearlessness of personal political consequences, a fighting determination and a native urge to leadership which are hallmarks...
Bulkley perhaps comes nearer than the others to meeting the qualifications of a dark horse. His state of course, is in his favor, but he is far from being the only man with presidential aspirations coming from a pivotal state. The diminutive figure of Baker makes that of Bulkley look very small at this time. Moreover, it is by no means certain that Bulkley's avowed wet stand is a point in his favor...
...Last week's odds on the Democratic presidential nomination: Roosevelt, 1-to-2; Garner, 1-to-4½; Smith, 1-to-5½; Ritchie, 1-to-6; Baker, 1-to-6; Young...