Cox Wins Democratic Nomination for President in Unanimous Vote
Ohio Governor James M. Cox secures the Democratic presidential nomination at the 44th roll call amid a dramatic convention. McAdoo’s forces crumble after Palmer releases delegates, Cox gaining with solid blocs from Georgia Florida Indiana and others as Amidon pushes the unanimous choice. The convention proceeds to nominate a vice president and adjourn later today.
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Samuel B. Amidon
Kansas
McAdoo
Cox
A. Mitchell Palmer
Palmer
Michigan
Colorado
Amidon
Robinson
Chas Carlin
Governor Cox Nominated for President by Democratic Convention
Dayton reports Governor James Middelton Cox accepted the Democratic nomination after a long night of balloting in San Francisco. The crowd cheered as delegates shifted from McAdoo to Cox, with the Ohioan’s supporters surging to victory in the early hours. Cox then visited his mother’s grave and reflected on the moment.
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Hugh Baillie
United Press
San Francisco
James M. Cox
Ohio
United States
Cox
McAdoo
Palmer
McAdoo Atresia
Arkan
Mother
Dayton
James Middelton Cox
Democratic National Coneition
Georgia
Bedlam
Pennsylvania
Jimmy Cox
America
Akron Council Refuses Immediate Transit Fare Rise
Akron officials confront a transit crisis as Ohio Power conductors threaten strike over immediate wage-arbitration fare increase. City Manager Laub vows action to place N. C. T. in receivership if rates are not paid. Transit head Blinn pushes for seven cent fare and resists receivership.
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Akron
Ohio On Company
Laub
Oeceiver
A.C. Blinn
Coolville to Host 1920 Chautauqua Aug 7 9
Coolville plans a Chautauqua program August 7 to 9 driven by guarantors. Directors elected S. T. Mc Bride president and W. F. Kampf vice president with F. B. Tidd secretary and A. R. Swartz treasurer. Clyde L. White chairs the ticket committee and A. B. White the grounds committee while R. I. Wolf leads advertising.
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Coolville
S. T. McBride
W. F. Kampf
F. B. Tidd
A. R. Swartz
Clyde L. White
A. B. White
R. I. Wolf
Harding’s Congratulatory Cable to Cox After Victory
Senator Warren G. Harding telegraphed from Marion congratulating Governor James M. Cox on his Democratic presidential nomination and victory. He recalled a cartoon of two newsboys contending for the White House delivery and said the image seemed prophetic.
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Columbus
Warren G. Harding
Marion
James M. Cox
You
White House
Republicans Welcome Cox Nomination From Democrats
Ohio Republicans at Columbus express pleasure over Governor Cox’s Democratic presidential nomination calling it a high honor for Ohio. They predict a sweeping Harding victory in Ohio and say Cox’s record as a vote getter poses no fear for the Republican ticket though he will face internal party divisions.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cox
Warren G. Harding
Father Kills 16-Year-Old Daughter Near Prospect
Marion reports farmer David H. Griffin, 48, shot and killed his 16-year-old daughter Eva at his Prospect area home. Griffin is under arrest at Prospect as authorities investigate the fatal shooting.
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Marion
David H. Griffin
Prospect
Eva
Griffin
Prohibition Party Leader Sees Dry Ticket Rise
Chicago shows national prohibition chair Hinshaw predicting a dry ticket after Gov Cox is named Democratic standard bearer. He accuses Harding supporters of shaping nominations to favor wets and calls Cox a foe to dry aims. HeU suggests cooperation with a third party if no ticket is nominated.
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Harding
Wets
Cox
Diogenes
Hinshaw
Prohibition
Ecuador Plans Aerial Mail Route Linking Cities and School
Ecuador outlines a new aerial mail service to connect three cities and a military aviation school. The plan aims to improve rapid communications and logistics for military and civilian use.
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Ecuador
Alb Victory Over Soviet Army Report
General Wrangel and anti Bolshevik forces in south Russia surrounded and annihilated 18 Bolshevik cavalry regiments, captured a Bolshevik corps and its leader, took ten thousand prisoners, and seized a large stock of guns and ammunition, according to a British war officer announced in London on July 6. Only 10 Bolsheviks reportedly escaped.
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London
Wrangel
Russia
Fire Deaths On Increase In Ohio In June
Ohio fire casualties in June 1920 totaled 24 deaths and 41 injuries, per state fire marshal William J. Leonard. The six months ending June saw 192 deaths and 286 injuries, up from 142 deaths and 228 injuries a year earlier. Of June deaths 21 were male and 3 female. Injuries included 32 male and 9 female victims.
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Columbus
Ohio
William J. Leonard
Leonard
Wilson Sends Gangrats to Governor Cox
President Wilson dispatches hearty congratulations to Governor Cox as congratulatory telegrams flood the governor’s office. Messages from state heads and Democrats nationwide affirm Cox’s nomination and pledge Democratic support this fall. Georgia leads the rush with enthusiastic praise while San Francisco delegates and Governor Cox’s secretary echo the optimism.
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Columbus
Wilson
Cox
San Francisco
Georgia
Charles Morris
Cox Accepts Democratic Nomination By James M. Cox
James M. Cox sends formal acceptance of the Democratic nomination from the San Francisco convention. He thanks J. T. Robinson for the message and pledges to uphold Democratic policies and the faith of a free people in government communities across the land.
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Dayton
James M. Cox
San Francisco
J. T. Robinson
Providence
Howard Placed in Lima State Hospital
Sheriff Parker returned from Lima where he took Ross Howard to the Lima State hospital on Monday. With both Bill Bricker and Howard out of the county prison, officers can sleep better.
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Parker
Lima
Ross Howard
Lima State Hospital
Bill Bricker
Howard
Legion to Hold Monthly Meeting at Athens Armory
The first monthly meeting of the American Legion will be held tonight at 7 30 at the Athens armory. The Athens post, with a large membership, aims to boost interest and the legion is seen as a respected privilege of membership. All World War veterans in Athens or nearby should attend.
Delegates Seek Vice Presidential Pick at Democratic Convention
Delegates gathered at Segond Plaza Auditorium San Cisco California on July 6 to close resolutions and consider a vice presidential nominee. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s name circulated alongside others like Governor Smith and Senators Walsh Davis and Lewis as possible running mates. The crowd thinned after a long day, with many delegates preparing to depart once the final gavel fell.
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San Cisco
Calif
National Democratic Conve
Franklin D
James
Cez
Smith
New York
Joseph E. Davis
Wisconsin
David J. Walsh
Massachusetts
Thomas Walsh
Montana
Lewis
Illinois
Geography decides national ballot say Daugherty
Harry M. Daugherty, in Columbus, asserts the nomination fight hinged on geography. He credits his role in Senator H Cox's rival's campaign and notes San Francisco as a sightseeing convention. Daugherty plans to go to Chicago to confer with party leaders as Will Hays may return to Marion with him.
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Columbus
Cox
Harry M. Daugherty
H. Cox
San Francisco
Daugherty
Chicago
Will Hays
Marion
Elk Meeting Sets Regular Session Tonight
URA Butcher E. R. urges good attendance at the regular Elk meeting tonight, calling for a solid turnout from members and supporters.
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