Deadlock at Democratic Convention After Sixteen Ballots
Delegates at the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco vote through sixteen ballots without a nominee. After eight hours in session, a recess is taken amid Cox opposition, with Palmer and McAdoo allies using the pause to strengthen positions. Senator Harrison of Mississippi urges to stay in session as fatigue grows and roll calls continue.
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Democrats Adjourn in Midst Balloting at National Convention
In San Francisco on July 4 the Democratic National Convention adjourned after twenty-two ballots with no nominee. Cox led McAdoo by 57.5 votes on the last ballot, Palmer far behind, and Cox was 297 votes short of a two-thirds majority. The party planned to resume at 10 o'clock Monday morning.
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Major General William G. Gorgas Dies A Remarkable Surgeon
London July 3 Major General William G Gorgas former surgeon general of the United States army died early this morning. He was a leading authority on military medicine and surgery who helped defeat malaria in Panama and eliminate yellow fever from Havana. He directed campaigns in Central America Peru and Ecuador with the Rockefeller Foundation and received honors from London and Oxford. His work included sanitary efforts in the Rand South Africa in 1913 and he was later called to battle typhus in Serbia during the war and directed medical work in France.
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No Expression of Preference Voiced By Woodrow Wilson
President Wilson has not expressed opinion on any presidential candidate, says White House statement issued by Secretary Tumulty. The denial counters rumors that he had expressed preference for the party’s candidate, claims circulated in San Francisco.
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Harding begins long motor trip home from Washington
Senator Harding left Washington for Marion Ohio accompanied by Mrs Harding a secret service agent and reporters for a 410 mile journey with two overnight stops It marks his first long automobile trip as the Republican presidential nominee and aims to avoid crowds and rest before the November election
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Democrats refuse adjournment at convention amid prolonged ballots
In San Francisco the Democratic National Convention votes to remain in session after twenty ballots. A motion to adjourn until Monday morning 10 oclock failed as Cox supporters blocked the move. Demonstrations disrupt proceedings while hopes for a nominee persist through the night.
No State Leader Tuesday Morning Obituary Note
The State Leader will not publish Tuesday morning in observance of Christmas and the Fourth of July holidays. The panel’s employer will enjoy a holiday, and Monsey notes a "feu" of this year's Sunday Fourth.
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Georgia Ballot Shows Cox Narrow Lead Over McAdoo
On the twenty first ballot Georgia gave McAdoo 28 votes while Cox led by 31 votes overall, a much narrower margin than the 140 1 2 vote advantage Cox held on the nineteenth ballot. The state vote followed a nationwide split as the balloting continued.
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Rail Disasters Claim Twenty Five Lives On Eve Of Fourth
Scranton Pa July 3 In a collision between three cars on the Lackawanna Wyoming railroad near South Pittston station tonight 18 killed and 100 injured were reported The accident followed a lightning strike that toppled a telegraph pole onto the track then a limited car struck the pole and a third car telescoped the second Several had attended Caledonian games at Valley View park earlier Seven Perish in Crash Wumboldt Ta July 8 Seven killed when Minneapolis and St Louis passenger train No 4 went through a bridge six miles north of here Engine Crew Escape Albert Lua Minn July 38 Information of the Humboldt wreck No 4 was received by local road offices
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Democratic National Convention Balloting Drama Grows
At San Francisco on July 3 the Democratic convention resumes balloting after a recess. McAdoo, Cox demonstrations flare as supporters cheer. band music and campaigning swirl through the hall while delegates clash in see-saw voting and shifting loyalties.
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