Dean, Charles M
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In this letter dated March 24, 1920, Charles M. Dean of the Enquirer in Cincinnati writes to George Christian, Senator Warren G. Harding's personal secretary. This letter is in conjunction with an earlier correspondence of March 20, 1920, both in regards to Senator Harding's recent speech in Cincinnati, and comments made by Rudolph K. Hynicka, Cincinnati politician and Ohio representative to the Republican National Committee, at a secret meeting of the Hamilton County executive and central committees, during which he stated his support for Republican candidate General Leonard Wood, which he did not want publicized. Dean urges Harding to proceed with an investigation of the Wood Campaign Committee, and publicize Hynicka's loyalties in order to secure Hamilton County votes. This letter is part of the Warren G. Harding Papers (MSS 345). This collection includes correspondence, business records, and other materials documenting Harding’s business career as owner and editor-in-chief of The Daily Marion Star, as well as the various stages of his political career. A significant portion of the collection, and what’s available on Ohio Memory, highlights his 1920 presidential campaign, spanning just before publicly announcing his candidacy to handily defeating Ohio Governor James M. Cox in the election. Correspondents include both Ohio and national businessmen, political figures, and ordinary citizens writing with questions, support, congratulatory notes, and campaign advice. Some of the most interesting insights into the tumultuous political climate in the U.S., the extreme factionalism within the Republican Party in Ohio, and Harding’s campaign strategies are described in letters...
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