Cox Named Democratic Presidential Candidate at San Francisco
James M. Cox of Ohio was nominated for president on the forty-fourth ballot at the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. Franklin D. Roosevelt was chosen for vice president, while debates over the League of Nations and platform provisions dominated the long convention session.
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James M. Cox
Ohio
F. D. Roosevelt
New York
San Francisco
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cox
Kremer
Homer Cummings
Democratic Party
League of Nations
Committee On Credentials
National Committee
Georgia
Senator Reed
Missouri
Reed
Class
Resolutions Committee
Bryan
Ireland
Glass
Platform Committee
Wolsgread Mets
Senate
League
Wquor
Richmond Pearson Ecobson
Bourke Cochran
San Franeisco
Western
Union
Cox Product of the Farm Governor James M. Cox Biography Summary
Governor James M. Cox of Dayton born March 31 1870 on a farm near Jacksonburg Ohio to Gilbert and Eliza Cox. He rose from printer's devil to newspaper publisher then served in Congress 1909 to 1953 and led Ohio Democrats after 1972 nomination.
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Gov
James M. Cox
Dayton, O
Jacksonburg, O
Gilbert and
Eliza Cox
Mr. Cox
Butler County
Ohio
Cincinnati Mnquirer
Cox
Washington
Paul Sorg
Congressman Sorg
Dayton News
Mrr. Cox
Press Republi
Springfield
Daily News
Newsleague
Olio
Democratic Party
McAdoo Happy Over Cox Nominaton News
William G McAdoo expressed pleasure at Gov Cox Ohio being chosen as the Democratic presidential candidate He indicated a statement would follow and his wife joined him on a visit that kept reporters on the porch The McAdoo household hosted tea cake coffee and sandwiches for journalists before McAdoo headed to Manhattan The White House sent congratulations to Cox from President Wilson
Millions Stolen From Big Liners
Detective says gang had headquarters in Gotham and London and filled stolen goods into rubbish filled boxes. Three Belgie seamen George Cullen George Patterson and Thomas Wells held on $2500 bail each. International Mercantile Marine losses estimated at several million dollars in the past year.
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Gotham
London
New York
International Mercantile Marine
Maglistrate Fleischmann
Belgie
George Cullen
George Patterson
Thomas Wells
Stephen J. Dunleavy
International
Dunleavy
Suit Seeks 300000 From Jelke Chief Over Legal Fees
In Chicago on July 5 a suit for 300000 was filed in federal court seeking payment from John F Jelke head of the John F Jelke company for legal services rendered during his trial for defrauding the government of 250000 in oleomargarine taxes. Ferdinand Jelke Jr. filed the suit claiming ten years of work for his brother including commutations and the presidential pardon. The suit states services were ongoing largely to the exclusion of other work and valued at about 80000 per year.
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Chicago
John F. Jellke
John F. Jelke
United States District Court
Ferdinand Jelke, Jr
Ferdinand Jelke
Wilson
Funeral for Maj. Gen. William C Gorgas in London
Full military honors will mark the funeral of Maj. Gen. William C Gorgas former surgeon general of the U S army. The service will be held Friday at noon in St Pauls cathedral with attendees from King George's circle, British and American forces, and a Royal Society of Medicine delegation arranging the services.
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U. 8S
London
St. Paul's Cathedral
William C Gorgas
United States Army
King George
Royal
Royal Society of Medicine
25 Millions For Schools Budget Passes In Chicago
The Chicago board of education approved the 1920 budget totaling 25,201,685.56 dollars with a 7 to 1 vote. three members were absent. The increase of about 5 million dollars over 1919 funds funds higher salaries for employees.
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Chicago
Board of Education
Abbott Chosen Elks Grand Exalted Ruler
William M. Abbott of San Francisco was elected grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at the convention in Chicago. Abbott was named by acclamation in a highly enthusiastic grand lodge session.
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Chicago
Wilam M. Abbott
San Francisco
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Grand Lodge
La Fallette Travels From Rochester After Surgery
United States Senator Robert M. La Fallette of Wisconsin who was operated on here recently has left Rochester for Madison after recovering enough to travel.
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la Fallette
Rochester
Minn
United States
Robert M. la Fallette
Wisconsin
Madison
Villa Signs Armistice Ends Train and Town Attacks
Francisco Villa has signed an armistice and agreed to cease attacks on trains garrisons or towns. The dispatch comes from Torreon via the El Paso Times correspondence.
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Villa
el Paso
Tex
Til Paso Times
Torreon
Francisco Villa
President Wilson Plans to Stay in Washington This Summer
White House officials say President Wilson will remain in the capital for the summer as he finds Washington weather comfortable and has no plans to travel away from the city.
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Wilson
Capital
Washington
Wileson
White House
Big Four Freight Train Wreck Near Warsaw Causes Heavy Loss
The Big Four Railroad suffered an estimated loss between 100000 and 2000000 when 74 cars on a north bound freight train piled up on a curve just south of Warsaw, Elkhart County, Indiana.
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Elkhart
Ind
By Four Railroad Company
Warsaw
Harding Wires Cox amid July 8 telegraph notes
Senator Tiara Ing sent congratulations to Governor Cox. He welcomed the entry of the Ohioan into the presidential race as a fellow Ohioan and as a newspaper minion.
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Harding
Cox
Marion
Tiara Ing
Minn
Wabash Seeks New Police and Fire Departments
In Wabash Indiana on July 5 the council dismissed policemen after the force supported firefighters in a grievance against the police chief. The city now plans to establish separate police and fire departments.
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Wabash
Ind
Bandit and Sleuth Killed in Waterloo Clash
Detective William Gerdenbour was instantly killed in a pistol battle with a bandit at the H. Marx clothing store in Waterloo. Policeman William Wilson killed the bandit.
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Waterloo, Inn
William Gerdenbour
H. Marx
William Wilson
Lynch Two Negroes Burned At Stake In Paris Texas
Irving and Herman Arthur, brothers aged nineteen and twenty eight, shot and killed landlord J. H. Hodges and his son William near Paris. Captured in Oklahoma, they were taken to Paris and lynched at the fair grounds after a mob stormed the jail. The killings stemmed from a dispute over money owed by tenants.
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Paris
Tex
Irving
Herman Arthur
J. H. Hodges
William Hodges
Lamar
Valiant
Oklm
Fair Grounds
Hodges
Coal miners fired on at Borderland mine
Workers at Borderland Coal company mine near Williamson West Virginia were fired upon as they entered the mine. Reported attackers were on a mountain on the opposite bank of the Tuy river and fired toward the tipple. none of the shots took effect.
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Williamson
W. Va
Borderland Coal Company
Borderland
Kentucky
Tuy River
West Virginia
Army Bird Man Killed Flying Stunt At Dundalk Field
Lieutenant Pat Logan once regarded as a top stunt flyer died after a 2000 foot fall at Dundalk field while en route from Boll Ing to a Baltimore Fourth of July celebration. He previously lived in Detroit.
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Pat Logan
Dundalk Field
Washington
Boll Ing Field
Baltimore
Detroit
Mexican revolt in Chiapas crushed. leaders executed
Government forces crushed the Chiapas revolt led by Colonel Samado and Malvador G Sotomapor. Both leaders were executed after the insurrection lasted just one day in Mexico City reports dated July 7.
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Mexico City
Mex
Chiapas
Samado
Malvador G. Sotomapor
Police Chief and deputy marshal arrested on liquor import charges
Chief Murphy and Deputy U S Marshal Frank Bradley were arrested by federal officers in Duluth on warrants accusing them of complicity in transporting liquor from Canada.
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Nab
Af Wet Aid
Duluth
Mian
Paltzee
Murphy
Frank Bradley
United States
Canada
Farm dispute ends in double tragedy near TH City
Clifford Galea, a farmer near TH City Minnesota, was shot and killed by his hired man John Pennman after a wage dispute. Pennman then informed Mrs Galea of the shooting and killed himself.
Hague Adopt Root Plan for High Court of Nations
The jurists' commission in The Hague voted to adopt in principle the Root Phillimore plan for the makeup of a proposed high court of nations, marking a key step in its creation.
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Hague
The
Molland
High Court of Nations
Jurists’ Commission
Root-Phillimore
Strikers Charged With Plot Against Waterbury Police Chief
Two strikers in Waterbury Conn were charged with conspiring to kill Chief of Police George M Teach with a bomb. They were held for the superior court in bonds of 50000 each after examination.
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Waterbury
Conn
S—t
George M. Teach
Superior Court
Bolshivik Advance Halted Near Ukrainian Frontier
Warsaw reports that General Budenny's first army advance by cavalry, infantry and artillery has been checked with Polish forces making a stand just east of the Ukrainian boundaries.
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Warsaw
Budenny
Aviona Falls to Albanian Forces as Italian Garrison Retreats
Belgrade reports Aviona in Albanian hands with most Italian troops evacuated by warships. A small Italian contingent retreated to Saesno Island, signaling a shift in control amid ongoing hostilities.
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Berne
Belgrade
Aviona
Albania
Saesno Island
Reds Capture Rovno in Bolshevik Victory
Soviet communique reports Rovno fortress in Volhynia fallen to Bolshevik forces. Capture includes 1,000 prisoners, two armored trains, two tanks, two 6 inch guns, and a locomotive train. Poles withdraw along a 720 mile front as Bolsheviks press northern sectors. Northwest of Rovno Bolsheviks advance cutting rail to Kovol.
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London
Rovno
Volhynia
Dubno
Lutsk
Moscow
Warsaw
Kovol
Budeniny
McAdoo Reacts to Cox Nomination as Relief
Huntington N Y July 8 W G McAdoo says he is relieved and delighted that he was not asked to run after learning Gov Cox of Ohio had been nominated for the presidency His brief reaction underscores a sense of relief rather than interest in the nomination
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McAdoo
Burris Jenkins
Kinsnas City
Frank Ry WH
Iowa
Wilson
Mer. Jenkins
Democracy
William G. McAdoo
Gov. Cox
Ohio
Huntington
N. Y
Johnson for Harding in San Francisco Rally
Senator Airam W. Johnson urged Republican support in San Francisco stating party loyalty safeguards Americanism and urges backing Harding. He framed the choice as essential for preserving national values and safety.
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Johnson
Harding
San Francisco
Republican Party
Airam W. Johnson
Woman Suffrage Ruling Sought in Bainbridge Case
Proceedings to enjoin Bainbridge Colby secretary of state from issuing any proclamation declaring the woman suffrage amendment ratified were instituted in Washington. The action seeks to prevent formal adoption until judicial review.
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Washington
Bainbridge Colby
Marion Welcomes Harding Homecoming Parade
Marion residents greeted Senator Harding on his return with enthusiastic cheers and a loud, bipartisan reception. Democrats and Republicans both sought to extend a cordial welcome in the July display.
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Marion
Harding
Senator Thurding
Ding Lin
London Gifts Pershing a Golden Sword at British Embassy
At the British embassy in Washington on July 7 General Pershing received a golden sword presented by the British ambassador Sir Auckland Geddes. The gift came from the city of London.
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Washington
General Pershing
Sir Auckland Geddes
London
Worker Kills Farmer Then Kills Himself in Hi City
Clifford Galles, a farmer near Hi City Minnesota, was shot and killed by John Perman, his hired man, over a wage dispute. Perman then told Mrs. Galles of the shooting and killed himself.
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Hi City
Minn
Clifford Galles
Here
John Perman
Perman
Strike Ends for Hawaiian Sugar Workers
The Hawaiian Labor Association officially declared the sugar plantation workers strike in the Hawaiian Islands ended. The walkout began January 19 and concluded by early July.
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Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaiian Labor Association
Wood campaign details reveal New York underwritings
William Loeb testified before the senate committee that about 1 million dollars was raised in New York to back Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood's 1920 Republican bid. He named donors, described checks mailed without letters, and said the funds funded anti oligarchy efforts while Wood was not present at the initial underwriting.
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Chicago
Leonard Wood
New York
William Loeb
Wood
Senate Investigation Committee
Federal
Mr. Loeb
Theodore Roosevelt
George A. Whalen
Iufus
Patterson
Ambrose Monell
Freeman
Monell W
Mr. Whalen
William Cooper Procter
Loeb
Senator Reed
Frank H. Hitchcock
Florida
Georgia
Colonel Smith
District of Columbia
Maryland
Reed
Plattsburg
Missouri
Lowdon
T. W. Huckriede
Warrington
Jacob L. Babler
Huckriede
Lowden
EE. L. Morse
Republican State Committee
John T. Moore
Ozark
William G. Kitchen
St. Louis
Bradley Auto Racer Dies in Florida
Bradley, auto racer and son of Peter Butler Bradley of Boston, died in Jacksonville Florida at age thirty amid reports of illness. The deceased was connected to the American Agricultural and Chemical Company through his father, a prominent banker and financier.
Fire destroys dozen buildings in Oconomowoc blaze
A large fire in Oconomowoc Wisconsin on July 8 wiped out a dozen buildings. The flames began in the sheds of the Oconomowoc Lumber company and consumed coal and lumber valued at about 50000 dollars.
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Oconomowoc
Wis
Oconomowoc Lumber Company
Robber Masks Attack on Mrs Moller at Fairmont Hotel
In San Francisco on July 7 a masked robber gagged and robbed Mrs G Moller a wealthy New York guest at the Fairmont hotel of eight diamond rings valued at $12,000 before escaping.
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Moller
San Francisco
G. ¥. Moller
New York
Fairmont Hotel
Noisy Woman Ejected From Convention Gallery
A woman who gave the name Mrs. Francis Toad of Washington was ejected from the convention gallery for interrupting the balloting by screaming through a megaphone.
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San Francisco
Francis Toad
Washington
Two Shot Wounding During Rail Yard Clash at East St Louis
In East St Louis on July 5 two men were wounded when a crowd described as striking switchmen attacked the crew of a neutral switch engine in the Southern railroad yards. One man was seriously hurt as the contested strike escalated into violence.
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East St. Louis
Southern Railroad
American Woolen Mills to shut down indefinitely
The principal mills of the American Woolen company will close completely for an indefinite period starting July 10. The plant now operates only three days a week and is overseen by President Wood.
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Andover
Magss
American Woolen Company
Wood
Poland At War As Women Enlist In Mass Volunteer Drive
National Council of Defense in Poland calls for volunteers to fight Bolshevik forces. Women recruits march with officers, joining students and workers in Warsaw front lines while universities close. Bolshevik pushes along the Dnieper and Beresina fronts intensify as Polish forces resist.
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National Council of Defense For
National Council
Socialist Party Central Committee
Poland
Beresina
Navosinski
Borisov
Minsk
London
Staro-Konstantinov
Litichev
Proskirov
Mohiley-Podolsk
Dnieper
Wrangel
Orekrov
Twins Born in Quebec Jail
Marie Anne Bouda Gagnon under a death sentence for murder gave birth to twins in the jail infirmary. Her husband Telespree Gagnon, serving life for complicity in the same murder, is held at St. Vincent de Paul penitentiary.
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Quebec
Marie Anne Bouda Gagnon
Aurora
Telespree Gagnon
St. Vincent de Paul
U S Officials to Attend Brussels Congress Unofficially
Washington announces the United States will be represented unofficially at the Brussels financial congress under the League of Nations on July 23. The move is disclosed by Secretary Houston as part of ongoing postwar financial diplomacy.
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America
League of Nations
Houston
Washington
United States
Brussels
Louisiana House Defeats Effort to Vote on Suffrage Amendment
Baton Rouge July 10. The Louisiana House failed to suspend its rules to act on the woman suffrage amendment before adjournment. Efforts to move the vote were defeated, delaying action on the proposal.
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Baton Rouge
House of Representatives
Louisiana
Culbertson Grote Rankin Cleared of Lever Act Charge
Spokane July 10 The Culbertson Grote Rankin company a department store was found not guilty by a jury in federal court on a charge of profiteering under the Lever act.
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Spokane
Culbertson, Grote-Rankin Company
United States District Court
Italy Invites American Delegates to Visit Italy
London July 10 American delegates to the Paris international conference of chambers of commerce have been officially invited by the Italian government to visit Italy.
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Italy
London
International Conference of Chambers of Commerce
Paris
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