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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Aug 30, 1931

It is hereby ordered that Executive Order No. 4482, dated July 19, 1926, which withdrew in addition to other lands the public lands in T. 5 S., R. 100 W., sixth principal meridian, Colorado, pending a resurvey be, and the same is hereby…

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Aug 30, 1931

Subsequent to the date hereof and prior to the date of restoration to general disposition as herein provided, no rights may be acquired to the released lands by settlement in advance of entry or otherwise, except strictly in accordance…

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Aug 30, 1931

Mr. John W. Harrison may be appointed to the position of Associate Marine Engineer, Professional Service, grade 3, $3,200 per annum, at the navy yard, Philadelphia, Pa.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Aug 27, 1931

Mrs. Caroline J. Skilton may be appointed to a clerical position in the Treasury Department without compliance with the requirements of the civil-service rules.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Aug 26, 1931

But even in such charges the police should not be prejudged on the allegations of criminals themselves or those accused of crime.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Aug 26, 1931

We must not overlook the fact that Washington has an able and devoted police force.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Aug 26, 1931

It is always possible that occasional individuals may have overstepped the law and humanity in treatment of criminals and those charged with crime, and if so, they should be severely punished.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Aug 26, 1931

One position of headquarters messenger at the headquarters of the Philippine Department, when filled by an honorably discharged, enlisted man, who has been on duty at those headquarters.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Aug 26, 1931

Mrs. Marie V. Abernethy may be appointed, as a clerk in the Treasury Department without regard to the length of time she has been separated from the service.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Aug 26, 1931

There is too much tendency on the part of some people to forget the devoted work of the police, to forget the safety of society and the victims of criminals out of sympathy with criminals themselves.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Aug 26, 1931

The vast majority of its honest men should be protected by determining if there are unworthy men in their midst.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Aug 24, 1931

ON BEHALF of the citizens of the United States, and in my own name, I send you cordial greetings on this anniversary of the independence of Uruguay.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Aug 23, 1931

Now, therefore, pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 91 of the act of Congress, approved April 30, 1900 (31 Stat. 159), entitled 'An act to provide a government for the Territory of Hawaii,' as amended by section 7 of the act…

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Aug 20, 1931

The people directly and indirectly employed by the Federal Government in construction and maintenance work at the opening of this depression was 180,000.

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