Sherman Ill, May Drop Out of Race

Due to illness, James Sherman faces the possibility of retiring his second-place position on the Republican state ticket.

Washington, July 22 - There is a good deal of quiet talk about the possibility that James Schoolcraft Sherman may be forced on account of ill health to retire from second place on the Republican state ticket. Thus far nothing is known publicly of any detailed consideration by political leader of the steps that would be necessary in such event. It is known, however, that many of them have quietly discussed the situation which would arise, and that embarrassing aspects have presented themselves. In the event of Mr. Sherman declining the nomination, the national committee would fill the vacancy. The difficulty of this task is such that it can be said Mr. Sherman will not receive the consent of the party associates to withdraw unless there is extreme necessity that he do so: in short, unless his healthy become such that to remain on the ticket would seriously endanger his life.

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