National Affairs: Political Notes: Aug. 27, 1923

The American Philatelic Society assembled in Washington for its convention. An appointment had been made for its members to see and shake hands with President Coolidge. When the convention assembled it voted to break the engagement rather than take up the President's time and endanger his health by such practice.

"I am not an actual, constructive, receptive or any other kind of a candidate for President. Thank you all the same." — Secretary of the Navy Denby by wire to ex-Marines in Chicago.

"Ha, ha!"—Henry Ford to a reporter...

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