Word: ralstons
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...clubs for various candidates which were formed at the last meeting of the Democratic Club have been unusually active in enrolling supporters. The New York delegation, which is solidly backing Governor Smith, and the Underwood, Ralston, and Richie Clubs, will be potent factors in the fight to secure the nomination. Half a dozen other candidates will be named, and unless two of the big groups combine to prevent a deadlock, a "dark horse" may well be chosen. As all members of the University will be eligible to vote, however, it will be difficult to make any prediction. It is evident...
After the formal meeting was over, separate clubs were formed who advocated a single man for the candidacy. Justice Clarke, Senators Ralston and Underwood, and Governor Smith of New York Proved to be the most popular candidates for the nomination...
Thereupon Senator Ralston, Demo-cratic sage, proposed that there should be a new deal. Let the Government, said he, devise a Muscle Shoals pol- icy. In conformity with that policy, let there be new bids. This was tantamount to postponing the whole question for at least a year...
...Replied my cousin: 'While by all of the proprieties I am denied the privilege of taking any part in politics, I may say that you have not over-estimated the character of Mr. Dawes. He and I have been friends for more than 30 years.' " Samuel Ralston, junior U. S. Senator from Indiana: "In a letter to a boyhood friend I stated that I am not seeking the Democratic presidential nomination. 'But,' said I, 'if what seems impossible should happen, I will play the part of a patriot and perform my duty to the best...
...Senator Ralston...