Messages of Sympathy on the Death of Walter A. Strong.

I AM DEEPLY shocked to learn of the passing of Mr. Strong. He was so fine an American, so staunch in every righteous course that his loss is a loss to all our people. Mrs. Hoover joins me in expression of our greatest sympathy and our prayers that strength may come to you.

HERBERT HOOVER

[Mrs. Walter A. Strong, care of Mr. Charles H. Dennis, The Chicago Daily News, Chicago, Ill.]

MR. WALTER STRONG was an outstanding publisher of a great journal. Courageous, independent, wise, staunch in every course that led to betterment of the city and the nation. His passing is a national loss. It is a deep personal loss to his myriad of friends.

HERBERT HOOVER

[The Chicago Daily News, Chicago, Ill.]