Cox Clinches Democratic Nomination At Deadlocked Convention
James M. Cox of Ohio was nominated for president by the Democratic National Convention after a 44 ballot fight that broke the deadlock with McAdoo and Palmer fading as Cox gained momentum. The vote passed to two thirds with Colorado switching, and Amidon moved for unanimous approval. Roosevelt cited as potential vice president choice. convention adjourned to select running mate.
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San Francisco
James M. Cox
Ohio
Palmer
Cox
Wm. G. McAdoo
Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
McAdoo
Colorado
Sam B. Amidon
Kansas
United States
Treasury
Wilson
Lesters
Urenares
Tammany
Feorria
Ici
MeAdago
Amiden
Nistform
Fron
Robinson
Ie Monre
McAdoo reaction to Cox nomination in New York
In Hentington New York on July 6 Wm G McAdoo learned James M Cox was named Democratic candidate for president His comment Tam relieved and delighted that the call did not come to me He later told reporters he would issue a statement and Mrs McAdoo called it great He asked reporters to quote his gratitude to his friends for their support.
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Hentington
N.Y
Wm. G. McAdoo
James M. Cox
Ohio
Tam
Manhattan
McaAdoo
Tm Vaterpally Gratefir
President Wilson Extends Congratulations to Cox
Congratulatory message from President Wilson was received by Governor Cox in Columbus upon his nomination. The White House note read Please accept my hearty congratulations and cordial best wishes. Signed Woodrow Wilson.
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Columbus
Ohio
Wilson
Cox
White House
Dayton
Woodrow Wilson
Tenwrence School Board Meets Tonight at Central Office
The Tenwrence Board of Fait tien holds a regular meeting this evening in the school offices at Seventh and New Hampshire streets. Dr Albright, chiropractor, is noted in the write up.
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Tenwrence Board of Fait Tien
Pelock
Seventh
New Hampshire Streets
Uncertainty on Second Place in Democratic Convention
The July session delayed by congratulatory events left vice presidential choices unsettled. Roosevelt declined interest in a nomination saying he cannot afford the honor and has five children, while others name Davis of Wisconsin and Stewart of Montana as possibilities. The Cox bid dominated talks.
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San Francisco
Cox
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Navy
Middle West
Joseph A. Davis
Wisconsin
Far West
Samuel G. Stewart
Montana
James Hamilton Lewis
Meredith
Tyson
Tennessee
Moore
Youngstown
Ohio
Hody
Roosevelt
Cox Accepts Democratic Nomination for President
Gov. James M. Cox announced he would accept the Democratic presidential nomination after the San Francisco convention by telegram. He received the news at the Dayton News office and celebrated with his wife and close friends before sharing with lawmakers and supporters in Dayton.
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Dayton
Ohio
James M. Cox
San Francisco
Dayton News
Associated Press
John A. McMahon
James M Cox biography outlines political rise in Ohio
James M. Cox born March 31 1870 in Jacksonburg Butler County Ohio rose from farm work to editor of the News League of Ohio and owner of the Springfield Press Republic He entered Congress in 1909 and later became Governor guiding flood relief efforts and pushing child labor reform workmen compensation and initiative measures He married Margaret Blair in 1907 and later faced divorce proceedings.
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James M. Cox
Jacksonburg
Butler County
Ohio
Cox
Cinginnali
Bath
Dayton
Springfield Press-Republic
News League of Ohio
Nooo Averner
Cateau
Peel
Kine Albert
Belgium
Margaret Blair
Civerno
Ao Peevinus Margiane
Iso
Democratic leaders pledge strong support for Cus in November
Watson, chairman of the West Virginia delegation, and Gov 8. W. Stewart of Montana pledged heartfelt backing. W. J. Cochran, publicity director for the Democratic National Committee in San Francisco, praised the nomination as a magnificent course toward a great victory in November. A California Democratic central committee wire pledged enthusiastic support and California for Cus in November.
Governor Cox Receives Congratulatory Telegrams
Columbus July 6 Senator Harding sends a congratulatory message to Governor Cox from the governor's office. The note recalls a prior public image and praises Cox for a notable victory in the political context.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cox
Harding
Xea
Gloriously Fourte Celebrated by Boys Firework Display
A noisy celebration in Central Park involved several boys lighting improvised explosive devices to mark a Fourth of July event. Windows rattled and residents were alarmed as detonations echoed through the area. Police later recovered debris and investigated a Brown Street location tied to the incident. Authorities described the episode as a dangerous display with several youths implicated.
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Central Park
Vie Companys
Vyent Ag
Local Session on County Road Incident This Morning
A brief report notes a morning session near US 7 in Bon County involving an event at Mertine business. Details are unclear but indicate an early meeting or discussion tied to a local incident.
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County
Must Register to Vote at Primary in Lawrenc e
The hand full of Lawrence voters on the registration books for the August primaries alarms candidates and party leaders. A new law requires all state voters to register this year to check alien registrations, but many citizens may be barred from voting if they miss the deadline. Registration remains open until ten days before the primaries.
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Lawrence
Bec
Saic
Patasoni Seeks Passport For Belgium Olympiad Tryout
Amerolt Patasoni of Haskell seeks a passport to travel to Belgium for Olympic team trials. He is slated for a 10,900 meter run with tryouts initially set for July 17, but reports indicate the event may move earlier. Coach Phog Allen of Kansas University was informed of the possible early date.
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Amerolt Patasoni
Haskell
Voade
Belgium
Pertasoni
Olympiento
Ed Py
United
Tutusoni
Bsachusetts
Phog” Allen
Kansas University
Lawrence Men At National Conventions Report News
Roy Roberts and Theodore Alford, Lawrence natives, attended the national conventions in Chicago and San Francisco and reported the news for a Kansas City paper. They are Lawrence school and university graduates who began their first newspaper work locally. E. P. Irwin, a fellow Lawrence alum and KU graduate, edits the Pacific Commercial Reporter in Honolulu, with Lawrence men on many city staffs nationwide.
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Roy Roberts
Theodore Alford
Chicago
San Francisco
Kansas City
Lawrence
E. P. Irwin
K U
Pacific Commercial Reporter
Honolulu
Hawaii
United States
Minister Bound Over on Defrauding Charge in Pittsburg
Rev Jewett M McDonald pastor of Pittsburg Presbyterian charged with defrauding three men in a mining deal was bound over for trial after a preliminary hearing. Bond set at 3000 with surety. McDonald ousted from his pastorate by the Neosho Presbytery. Two victims were church members.
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Pittsburg
Jewett M. McDonald
Pittsurg
District Court
Weather and political notes from Kansas and Missouri
The report mixes a Kansas forecast with political commentary on Senator Harding and nominations. It mentions Miss Mamie Powers Miss Lucile Vaughan and Helen Wetzel traveling to Warrensburg and Clinton Missouri for a months visit. Local temps note 46 in Nebraska and other scattered figures.
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Mamie Powers
Lucile Vaughan
Helen Wetzel
Warrenshire
Clinton
Missouri
Republicans Ready to Start Campaign
Chicago July 6 Republican leaders from coast to coast prepared to launch a campaign against Democrats with Senator Harding as the nominee. They predicted Harding would sweep Ohio and expected early moves before Governor Cox’s campaign forces could organize. Marion Ohio July 6 Harding planned a quiet day of clearing correspondence and preparing his acceptance speech.
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Chicago
Harding
Cox
Victor Heintz
Cincinnati
Ohio
Will Hays
Marion
Washington
River Victims Funeral Today
The funeral for Lawrence Klinow, 21, who drowned in the Naw river, was held this morning at 1 o clock from Funk Chapel with interment at Maple. John Furgeson, also drowned, was transported to Topeka for burial. George Wadley, a university student, died in the river and was taken to Gorham Kansas. The victims were found after a brief search. Wadley’s body was located by Will Sanderson and Seth Bell near the sinking site. Lee King recovered Furgeson and Klinow’s bodies, as well as Clarence Dablene’s.
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Lawrence Klinow
Naw River
John Furgeson
Topeka J
George Wadley
Gorham
Kansas
Wadley
Will Sanderson
Seth Bell
Lee King
John Furguson
Clarence Dablene
Wil Town Baptist Church to be Dedicated Next Sunday
The new Baptist church at Williamstown, under construction for some time, will be dedicated next Sunday with an all day meeting and a picnic dinner at noon. Town residents have worked to build and fund the church, a credit to the community.
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New Baptist Church
Williamstown
New Baptist
Playground Doings Open Tigers vs Yankees in South Park
The Playground Baseball league opened this afternoon in South Park with a Tigers versus Yankees game at 4 pm. The season runs with three games weekly, and a bubble blowing contest for girls was supervised by Miss Lenore Fox. Marriages licenses were issued to several couples including B Manley Garnett and Bertha Crenshaw, Maurice Kimds and Gladys Peabody, H L Price and Bertha Thomas, Liberty Hall, Lenore Hall.
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Yankees
South Park
Lenore Fox
B. Manley Garnett
Baldwin
Bertha D. Crenshaw
Lawson, Mo
Maurice K. Kimds
Gladys Peabody
Topeka
H. L. Price
Silver Lake
Bertha Thomas
Burlingame
Liberty J. Hall
Iola
Lenore Hall
Baserve
Independence Day Celebration at Woodland Park in Lawrence
An all day Fourth of July event at Woodland Park featured the Declaration of Independence reading, speeches by Lieut. Gov. Charles S. Huffman, baseball between Vinland and the Eli Dorsey American Legion post, boxing, a fire truck demonstration, and a large crowd exceeding 5000. The American Legion won the baseball game 9 to 6 behind Uhrlaub and Minor’s key hits. Ray Nichols pitched well for Vinland with 14 strikeouts.
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Charles S. Huffman
Woodland Park
Russia
Huffman
Emma Goldman
John Brodie
Harry Lauder
Vinland
Eli Dorsey Post
American Legion
Lawrence
Ray Nichols
Uhrlaub
Legion
Minor
Nichols
Pat McMurphy
Kid Fink
Fink
McMurphy
Alberta Corbin
The
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