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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1920
Page
1
United States Senator from Ohio and former Massachusetts governor leads Republicans amid a hometown celebration. Father and sister head a group of enthusiasts while a parent fears the worst about the nomination for the son.
In Marion Ohio on June 12 residents erupted in celebration after learning Warren G Harding was the Republican presidential nominee. The news echoed through the city as factory whistles and church bells rang. Harding’s father Dr J P Harding and sister Abigail Harding led joyous groups while the elder Harding, a longtime Marion Star publisher, reflected quietly on the honor.
In Chicago on June 12 he rushed from the Coliseum to hotel rooms with Mrs. Harding and faced cameras. The Republican nominee said he was very happy and deeply grateful to his friends, joking about Mrs. Harding and millinery prices as she appeared pleased.
Chicago June 12 Fear of a protracted deadlock and harm to his party led CY Frank O Lowden to release his legates on the convention floor. He said after the eighth ballot he believed delay would hurt the country and decided to back the successful candidate with loyal support. A Hert Kentucky national committeeman said Lowden shifted votes to Harding and Kentucky gave 26 votes to the victor.
Chicago June 12 The first unbossed Republican National Convention nominating Harding and Coolidge passed into history. Delegates chose the ticket, viewing Harding’s selection as a happy compromise to avert disaster and possible split. The ticket aims to win the presidency and hold the Senate, with Ohio and Massachusetts backing to restore party loyalty.
In Chicago on June delegates break the deadlock. Harding gains support as Lowden and Wood collapse, Johnson fades, and Coolidge plans a ticket deal. Ohio Senator Warren G Harding becomes the party’s presidential nominee after a long convention struggle.
Facts about Warren G. Harding describe an Ohio native, publisher of the Daily Star in Marion, and former senator who served in 1914. He is described as a Republican candidate for the presidency with political ties in Marion and his hobbies noted as reading.
Senator Hiram Johnson of California spoke to delegates in Chicago on the Republican convention. He said he knew he would not win the nomination with only a bare majority and suggested influence had been applied to delegates while the address was cut off as doors were closed.
June 12 reports say Wil TH Hage of Indiana was re elected chairman of the Republican National Committee at a meeting led by Henry McCoy. Harry M Daugherty urged prompt action and proposed a subcommittee to consult with Senator Harding on officers and an executive panel.
Boston June 12 Governor Coolidge issued a statement accepting the nomination for vice president as an honor and duty. He said it would be pleasing to be associated with his old friend Senator Harding, the Republican candidate for president.
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