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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
2
James M. Gox wins the Democratic presidential nomination after a lengthy balloting process. Syeady defeats his chief rival Willliam G Madoo, allowing Gox to clinch the prize on the forty fourth ballot in Ohio.
At the San Francisco convention James M. Cox was nominated for President after a 44-ballot struggle. the crowd roared, Palmer released delegates, and a plan for second place was discussed. The nomination came with McAdoo pushing hard and Roosevelt tipped as a possible vice candidate amid calls for adjournment.
President Wilson stayed in touch with the San Francisco convention, ordering his motor car after the fifth ballot and taking a two hour ride through Maryland. Washington reports indicated the convention recessed near midnight Washington time, but the president had retired by then.
A large Greenville county gathering planned by former Congressman A F Lever urged farmers to defend themselves against exploitation as a parade opened with an airplane pull. The event featured heated convention chants over ballots and demonstrations by Palmer Cox McAdoo and Davis factions, with Kentucky and Georgia delegates signaling political tension.
Secretary Meredith assaults a unit rule binding the Iowa delegation to the Democratic convention. He says he is embarrassed by Iowa’s action and hopes to cast an Iowa vote for McAdoo. He promises a vote for McAdoo or a different situation in love.
Reports from San Francisco July 5 describe shifts on the twenty-ninth ballot with Indiana moving 29 votes to McAdoo and Washington losing 14 to McAdoo. The Cox line held. the convention debated dropping the low candidate on successive ballots as deadlock continued and efforts to suspend rules failed.
Heriot Clarkson Cameron Morrison manager presents a concluding note urging forgiveness and amity after a heated campaign. He thanks Morrison supporters for their devotion and loyalty praising their effort and asking both sides to move on in North Carolina.
The New York based third division of the A E F known as the Marne division will hold its first reunion in Chicago from July 16 to 18. The unit earned its name for its actions along the Marne in France during the war.
Berlin Lord Abernon the new British ambassador presented his credentials to President Ebert. Ebert said the German people share their government’s firm resolve to meet obligations to the limit.
Washington reports certificates for the distribution of German dyestuffs will be issued for import in quantities enough for six months per consumer. The War Trade Board announced the action. London news notes Nathan Strauss stating the Straus health bureau in Palestine filled a long ignored need deemed criminally indifferent by the government, becoming a major life influence in the Holy Land.
Berlin reformers report a shift from assisting the poor to aiding the middle class. Spandau city council's inquiry found relief funds largely benefit middle class neighborhoods, highlighting disparities between starving middle class and laboring classes.
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission will not alter its order that prioritizes domestic coal shipments to tidewater over export movements. Lichtenstein licenses rise as dog licensing surges. Berlin notes mayoral comment on affordability, with initial dog fee at 200 marks and 75 dollars peacetime exchange.
London report shows for the year ending March 31 British railways including railways trams and omnibuses operating at a net loss exceeding two hundred million dollars prompting a government subsidy. The American Chamber of Commerce in London notes expanding industry and higher traffic yet persistent losses.
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