Cox Nominated for Presidency by Democratic Convention
James M. Cox of Ohio won the Democratic nomination after a protracted deadlock lasting 44 ballots. Supporters swung to Cox as Palmer delegates shifted, with Alabama and Colorado among states signaling for him. The nomination was made unanimous after Sam B. Amidon moved to suspend rules.
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Ohio
Cox
McAdoo and
Palmer
McAdoo
Littl
Colorado
Sam RB. Amidon
Kansas
Mart
Robinson
EB. H. Moore
Youngstown
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
Yella
Alabama
Atate
Me- Adoo
Pennsylvania
Sam B. Amidon
Choice of Mate for Cox Next Vice President Nominated
Franklin Roosevelt of New York and former secretary of the navy was nominated by acclamation for the Democratic vice presidency. The convention adjourned at 3:30 after a strenuous, historic session with Roosevelt unopposed.
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United Press
San Francisco
Franklin Roosevelt
New York
Navy
Roosevelt
Significance of Memorial Reviewed at Independence Rock
The Fourth of July gathering marks the anniversary of the first Master Masons communication in Wyoming at Independence Rock. Hon. Alfred J. Mokler notes the event originated Independence lodge No 1 and opened in dual form with Entered Apprentice Fellow Craft and Master Mason degrees.
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Independence Rock
Alfred J. Mokler
Wyoming
Rock
Independence Lodge
Gov James M Cox and His Career Highlighted in Readable Profile
The article profiles James M. Cox, three time Ohio governor and notable public figure, detailing his rise from farm origins to printer, teacher, reporter, private secretary to a congressman, newspaper owner and manager, and three term governor. It notes his political climb and parallel business success, with a continuation promised on page two.
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James Middleton Cox
Ohio
Rutherford
Hayes
Congress
Atatechin
Hualness Succes
Cox
Memorial Service Recreates 58th Wyoming Masonry Anniversary
Wyoming Masonry marks the 58th anniversary of its first convention with memorial services on Independence Rock. Past Grand Master Charles H. Townsend presided, Alfred J. Mokler originated the memorial idea, and Grand Master Arthur K. Lee unveiled a tablet. William A. Riner delivered an eloquent oration praising liberty and Masonry.
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Wyoming
Grand Jurisdction of
Order
Independence Rock
Charles H. Townsend
Independence Lodge No. 1
Alfred J. Mokler
Arthur K.lee
Riner
Lee
Republic
Romance of Pioneer Trail Captured in Riner Memorial Speech
The text records Hon. William A. Riner’s tribute at Independence Rock for the Masonic Memorial. He traces the Oregon Trail from Independence, Missouri, as a natural highway shaped by wildlife, Indians, fur traders, missionaries, and homeseekers, noting hardships, births, deaths, and the nation’s migratory movement toward the West.
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Riner
Big Memorial
William A. Riner
Independence Rock
Longfellow
Plymouth
Hawthorne
New England
Oregon Trail
Dava
Northwest
Promine
Oregon
Laramie
Bridger
le Histori
Trgl
Ward
Independeng
Mimsouri
Mine Battle in Williamson Leaves One Dead
One man was killed and three wounded in a mine battle at Roderfield near Williamson West Virginia. Miners had formed a union on Friday and were meeting outdoors when gunfire opened from the mountain side. Armed miners fired back and the attackers were not identified. The scene was quiet the next day.
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Associated Press
Williamson
W. Va
Roderfield
Senator Walsh Backing Stewart for Vice President Nod
San Francisco report says Senator Walsh of Montana would nominate Governor Stewart of Montana for the vice presidency. Speeches limited to ten minutes and other names mentioned include James Hamilton Lewis Secretary of Agriculture Meredith and Maj. Gen. Tyson of Tennessee-Hep. Convention managers delay to hear from Gov Cox about his VP choice.
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Associated
San Francisco
Senator Walsh
Montana
Gov
Stewart
James Hamilton Lewis
Agriculture
Meredith
Tyson
Tennen- Hep
Cox
Democratic convention opens with no slate for vice presidency
San Francisco July 6 no slate for the vice presidency appeared overnight. The nomination seemed open to the floor as the Democratic convention reassembled today. Franklin D Roosevelt of New York Joseph Davies of Wisconsin and Gov Samuel V Stewart of Montana were named as possibilities. The noon session was delayed by congratulations as the convention adjourned.
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San Francisco
James M. Cox
Ohio
Palmer
Cox
McAdoo
Secors
Franklin J. Thoosevelt
New York
Associated Press
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Joseph ©. Davies
Wisconsin
Samuel V. Stewart
Montana
Bryan Buries Interest With Days Defeat
William J. Bryan, in San Francisco, says his heart is with the grave of the cause and he will stay quiet until the convention's action on prohibition is weighed. He calls the convention's pro prohibition endorsement a serious mistake and notes no vice presidential selection. He will not endorse the third party movement and urges voters to study candidates over the next four months.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
William J. Bryan
Third Party
Chicago
Wilson Congratulates Cox in Nominating Moment
President Wilson sends cordial best wishes as James M. Cox secures the Democratic presidential nomination. Cox is honored at his newspaper office with a celebratory procession and tears of joy from staff. He later visits his mother's grave and recalls a Cleveland White House moment from 1696.
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Dayton
Ohio
Wilson
James M. Cox
Cox
Monte Cox
Clveland
White House
Cleveland
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Masons Weld
Casper
A. J. Mokler
First Lodge
Trail Blazers
Caspar Collins
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Bryan
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