Cox Named Democratic Nominee After Historic Ballot Fight
San Francisco July 6 James M Cox three time Ohio governor was nominated for the presidency by the Democratic national convention after a 44 ballot struggle. Cox gained early lead as Palmer delegates shifted, finishing with 702 votes on the final ballot and being nominated by acclamation after a motion for unanimity.
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James M. Cox
Ohio
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Cox
William G. McAdoo
Sam B. Amidon
Kansas
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Democrat National Committee
Dayton Officials Plan Large Cox Jubilation Meeting
Dayton chamber of commerce officials announce a major rally to honor Governor Cox at night. Resolutions from union printers at the Governor’s newspaper office accompany the congratulatory messages.
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Dayton
Ohio
Cox Receives News of Democratic Nomination
Governor James M. Cox was nominated for the presidency by the Democratic National Convention early today. He declined to comment until official notification arrived, receiving the news at the Dayton News office and kissing his wife after the AP wires flashed the nomination.
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Dayton
Ohio
James M. Cox
Dayton News
Associated Press
Wilson Congratulates Cox on Nomination
President Wilson sent hearty congratulations and best wishes to Governor Cox on his nomination. The White House message, read in Columbus and transmitted to Dayton, was signed Woodrow Wilson.
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Columbus
Ohio
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Cox
White House
Dayton
Woodrow Wion
McAdoo Says He Is Gladdened by Cox Nomination
Huntington N Y July 6 William G McAdoo heard Cox Ohio had been nominated as the Democratic candidate for the presidency His remark I am relieved and delighted that the call did not come to me followed by a promise of a later statement He appeared pleased and composed as reporters pressed for reaction
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M’adoo
Huntington
N. Y
William G. McAdoo
James M. Cox
Ohio
Palmer delegates released as Cox edges toward nomination
The 37th to 44th ballots at the Democratic convention show Palmer’s strength fading while Cox gains. Attor ney General Palmer’s delegates are released, Georgia flips to Cox, Alabama backs Cox, and the Ohio vote pushes past 700 as the nomination nears. Cox and Harding, both Ohio newspaper men, share similar careers.
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Ohio
Robinson
Unn
Cox
Harding
West Virginia Keeps Davis Favorite. Oklahoma and Nebraska Split
West Virginia’s 16 delegates remained with Davis throughout the balloting. Oklahoma’s nine delegates, instructed for Senator Owen, and Nebraska’s delegation led by Bryan voted early for Owen and largely sustained that choice through the session.
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Davis
Senator Owen
Bryan
Owen
No VP slate decided as convention reconvenes
San Francisco reports the vice presidency slate unsettled on reassembling. Governor Cox’s nomination spurred discussion of alternatives for the ticket with Franklin D Roosevelt seen as a possible eastern choice if Cox’s nomination failed to gain strong support.
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San Francisco
Cox
V.ce
Eas
Franklin D Roosevelt
Governor Edwards Congratulates Cox on Nomination
Jersey City July 6. Governor Edwards of New Jersey, defeated candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, sent Governor Cox a message of congratulation. He said sincere congratulations and that Cox's nomination is well deserved and spells success.
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Jersey City
Edwards
New Jersey
Cox
Harding congratulates Cox in telegram from Senator Harding
Senator Harding Republican nominee sent a congratulatory telegram to Governor Cox from his Ohio office. He recalled a cartoon of the two as newsboys competing for the White House delivery and praised Cox as an Ohioan and fellow publisher noting his notable victory.
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A Press
Columbus
Ohio
Senator Harding
Harding
White House
Bank Calls On Oklahoma City Banks And National Banks
Oklahoma City state bank commissioner issues call for the condition of state banks as of June 30. Washington controller of the currency issues call for the condition of all National banks as of June 30.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Washington
Convention Talks Shape VP Nominee Choices
The New York assistant to the navy leader weighs a list for vice president including Joseph E Davies of Wisconsin and Governor Samuel George Stewart of Montana. Roosevelt and other figures are considered, with Judge Moore trying to confirm choices by noon.
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Navy
Middle West
Joseph E. Davies
Wisconsin
Federal Trade Commission
Democrat National Committee
Far West
Samuel George Stewart
Montana
Walsh
Stewart
Roosevelt
Davies
James Hamilton Lewis
Meredith
Tyson
Tennessee
Moore
Ingstown
Ohio
Cox
Judge Johnson Endorses Cox for Presidency Amid Convention Push
Springfield Ohio Judge James G Johnson declared that with Cox as candidate Ohio is democratic and victory follows He said the 1916 election would decide Americas standing in world civilization and domestic progress If envy and hatred deny Cox recognition future generations would honor his service and role in civilization The judge urged support as the great contest began
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Ohio
James G. Johnson
Cox
Springfield
America
Judge Johnson
Washington
Lincoln
Nial
Pontotoc County approves 400000 bond issue for state roads
On June 29 1920 Pontotoc County Commissioners adopt a resolution to issue 400000 in bonds at five percent for building permanent state roads. Bonds mature in 25 annual installments from one year after issue. The plan lists numerous Ada Allen Ada Bebee Center Stratford Max welL Vaness Sulphur Roff etc. election set for August 3 1920 with named precinct officials.
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Oklahoma
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Ada Bebee
Ada Center
Francis-Ada
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Ada
John W. Beard
W. A. Alexander
T. O. Cullins
P. T. Drummond
Robert Ellis
J Davidson Martin Hively
P.T. Drummond
Son A. Braly
Martin Hively
Chickasaw Township
Lon
A. Braly
O. J. Davidson
Ahloso
M. Williams
N. E. Moore
J. W. Medlock
T. W. Corbin
Robert H. Austell Corbin Harris
J. D. Gaar
W. T. Little As
H H Orris
W. T. Little . Walls
E. M. Burnett
G. M. McGintis Har
E. A Burnett
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G. M. McGintis Lightn
Rofs
J. W. Fairchild
L. R. Erwin J
J. L. Taylor
Dolberg
L. R. ‘Erwin J. W. Fairchild
Fitzhugh Ad
J. A. Jackson
W.S. Perkins
East Roff
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A. A. Hart
S. B. Etheridge
J. J. Morgan
Fitzhugh
J. A Hart T. J. Morgan
Roy Jackson
T. F. Hooks
H. Houghton Sunshine
T. F. Hook
T. H
Houghton West Roff
Joe Heathman
Charles Roberts
J. Womack West Roff
Joe Heatman
J. R. Woke
Francis
Francis Township
Francis M . Heatly Francis E D. Gillette
Oakman
E. D. Gillette
W. H. Bowers
R. . Ware
M. F. Heatly
A. Kelly J
Hoggatt J. Harden
Basing Valley
J Murphy
W. A. Leach
Union Valley
J. W. Murphy
Fess
Little
Elis
John Shumard
F. Falter
W. Wells
F.F. Falter
Pies Ceeee
S. C. Melville
C. Townsend
G.W. Helm
Jesse Owl Creek
C. Townsend Ville
G. W. Helm
Lula
Pontotoc County to vote on $225000 court house bonds
Notice declares a special election in Pontotoc Oklahoma on June 29 1920 to decide issuing bonds totaling 225000 for building a county court house and jail. It lists assessed valuation 16746363 county indebtedness 123415 and cash 33500 with polling hours 8 AM to 6 PM except Ada City 6 AM to 7 PM.
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Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Pontotoc
State of Oklahoma
Ada
D. W. Swaffak
Seal County
M. Garner
Court House
Chandler and Ada Battle In Three Closely Contested Games
Three clean baseball games between Chandler and Ada over the weekend ended with Chandler defeating Ada eight to two in the final contest. Chandler won the opening game two to one while Ada captured the Sunday game two to one. Officials did not provide a box score this time, but the series showcased a fine Chandler club and close play throughout.
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Celesta McVicker
Macon
Ada
Chandler
How to Detox With Chamberlain's Tablets
Health advisory suggests taking three Chamberlain's Tablets to cleanse the stomach and tone the liver. Claim is that this will restore feeling within a day or two.
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