Harding Wins Nomination After Ballot War at Republican Convention
The Republican National Convention finally nominated Warren G. Harding for president after a nine ballot deadlock. Cal Coolidge was chosen as running mate as Lowden Wood and Johnson faltered. Harding surged with Pennsylvania’s 60 votes and ended with 692 to 12 for Lowden, 157 for Wood, and 80 for Johnson amid bedlam celebrations.
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Marion Ohio Celebrates Harding Nomination
Marion a central Ohio city of about 36,000 erupted in joy when it learned Warren G. Harding had been nominated for the presidency by the Republican national convention. Minutes before the official Chicago announcement the town began celebrations, believing a sure victory ahead.
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Major General Wood Extends His Thanks to Supporters
Major General Wood issues a statement thanking the public and his associates for broad backing in the campaign. He notes gratitude for loyal help in the prevention and convention contest to secure nomination, expressing appreciation at the close of the campaign.
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Two Scholarships Open To The State In 1919
South Carolina offers two Oxford scholarships paying about 1500 dollars a year for three years for state residents. Candidates must be sophomores, aged 19 to 25, with no Greek or Latin required, and selected by a committee of Oxford alumni. Applications due August 14, awards made September 25.
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New Regulations Sought On Pardons By State Board
State board members urged Governor Cooper to issue rules requiring pardons petitions to be published in the county newspaper two weeks before filing and to be in the governor’s hands well before the board meeting. The proposal aims to ensure thorough review of each case.
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Unrest Triggers Resignations Across Cabinets
A wave of resignations in Italy Poland Hungary and Austria signals turmoil over peace terms and economic anxiety. French officials note differing immediate causes but unify on unrest and sacrifices as the underlying pressure. Italian political shifts raise concern over potential separate policy toward Germany, while Germany’s scene draws keen watch for possible reaction.
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Bubonic Plague Death Reported in Pensacola
Pensacola Florida officials announced that George Gardina a merchandise clerk died from bubonic plague. A city wide cleanup and rat control campaign was ordered to combat the outbreak and prevent further deaths.
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First Panama Sugar Shipment Reaches New Orleans
New Orleans receives the first shipment of sugar from the Republic of Panama. Jose B. Calvo, Panama’s consul, says Panama now has sufficient sugar for domestic needs and for export, marking a milestone in Panamanian production.
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International Woman Suffrage Alliance Ends Congress
Geneva reports that the eighth congress of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance concluded with the establishment of the office of general secretary. The official will serve as a connecting link between the women's organization and the League of Nations.
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Bank of England to be rebuilt with modern structure
London reports plans by the governors and court of directors to replace the 25 year old Diack one story Old Lay of Thread needle Street with a more modern and commodious building.
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Efforts to Form a German Cabinet Falter in London
London dispatch from Amsterdam reports Herr Mueller ending his three day push to assemble a new German cabinet after fruitless efforts. The exchange Telegraph noted the collapse of the bid despite negotiations across officials and parties.
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Chicago Doctors Charged Over Spurious Liquor Prescriptions
About 500000 prescriptions for liquor have been written by Chicago physicians since Prohibition began, with an estimated 300000 deemed spurious. Captain Howard, Federal Prohibition Director of Illinois, prepares hearings for twenty physicians and as many druggists charged with evading the amendment.
Ohio Native State of Republican Nominee for President
The Republican presidential nominee was born November 2, 1865, in Blooming Grove Morrow County Ohio near Marion. He grew up in Caledonia near Marion where he taught school for two years and played a cornet in the Caledonia brass band before earning a college education at Theria Ohio.
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Senator Penrose Condition Described as Critical
Pennsylvania delegation says a telegram from Senator Penrose’s physician reported he was very low and might not live through the day. In Philadelphia, Senator Penrose endorsed Senator Harding as the man eminently fitted for the presidency.
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