Campaign Plans Unite Cox Backers For 1920 White House Bid
Democratic leaders rush to organize a campaign after nominating Cox for president and Roosevelt for vice president. They plan a strong effort to win the women’s vote, long seen as a decisive factor next November. Palmer and McAdoo are eyed as potential speakers, with Bainbridge Colby tipped as a top administration ally in the fight. The convention adjourned amid apparent harmony and no major rifts visible.
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Odd Fellows Install at First July Session
Eureka lodge of Oddfellows held its first July meeting for installation of officers to serve until January 1, 1921. The session focused on installing members including J. J. Chisholm as V G and W. P. Daniels as J. G, with positions for Gist Wland, Clarence Roach, and others before adjournment.
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O. G Charles Oxtrander
Revolt Rumors Rise After Mexican Bridge Burns
Associated Press dispatch from Eagle Pass reports fires and ruined bridges in Mexico spark claims of a new revolution with Adolfo Gongaten named as head. Separate Washington bulletin notes revolutionary movements across Mexico are of minor, largely unrelated importance as relayed from American officials.
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Oregon car floats banner for nominee
Dunsmuir Cal July 7 We will vote in November James M Cox for President banner on banner plane in which the Oregon delegation to San Francisco returns home today Many delegates from other states aboard the same train including some from New York Obie and the South
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Uprising Breaks in Mexico Cuts Roads by Outlaws
United Press dispatch from Washington reports General Itheardo Gonzalon, nephew of Pablo Gonmilon, leading a rebel force allied with the De la Huerta government at Moncievar, Coahuila. Gorton says the rebel group, estimated at 50 to 200 men, has cut a railroad adit south of Montieva and advanced toward Barroterran, disrupting the region.
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State Highway Commission Visit to Decide on Aid in Cold Springs Road
United Press report from Portland notes the State Highway Commission awarded 24 trolleyloads of gravel surface from end to Jefferson line for an early project. Five and four tenths miles of gravel in Douglas County were contracted. rereved. The commission ordered a surveying party to the Grant county line for the Joho Day highway with Me Bennett leading. The panel debated state participation for Pendleton Cold Spring work and considered selling road bonds while seeking federal funds.
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Robbers Jump Onto Running Board With $10,000 Heist
Two bank messengers were robbed today and relieved of $10,000 in Chicago. The bandits drove alongside the messengers’ automobile, jumped on the running board, and snatched the bag containing the money.
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Counties Join In Pact To Improve John Day Highway
Ukiah Pitot Rock and Pendleton join with Grant county in a pact to survey and improve a route south from the John Day river to Ukiah. Deliberations occurred at 11 with $106000 in state and federal funds, urging an immediate survey from Ukiah to the line amid cross county support.
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Germans Must Drop Arms in Final Ultimatum Row
United Profit Staff Correspondent reports from Istanbul that allied premiers demand Turkish peace treaty within ten days and threaten to break off negotiations if refused. German Chancellor Fehrenbach warns of serious stakes while Geester signals openness to discuss disarmament, yet hints at preserving German prestige amid internal pressure.
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Geesler
Midnight Fire in Bend Causes Big Loss
A midnight blaze in Bend caused extensive damage to Doyle's restaurant and several nearby establishments including a confectionery and a second hand store. Authorities report total losses around 280,000 with several businesses confirmed destroyed or heavily damaged. Fire crews battled the flames through the night, no injuries reported at this time.
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Batebent Stokes Confectionery
Acmetrong
Miner Fired At Borderland Coal Mine in West Virginia
Report from Fort Pon Williamson West Virginia states an employee of Borderland Coal Company was dismissed as workers entered the mine in the morning. Details are unclear but the firing occurred at the entrance with no immediate explanation given.
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Pendleton Population Boom Surpasses Optimistic Projections
Pendleton shows the greatest population gain of any city in Oregon east of Portland, rising from 2,949 in earlier estimates to about 7,000 plus in the new census. Officials credit government enumerators and local effort, noting La Grande and other towns lag behind as Pendleton outstrips them in ten year growth.
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Wilson Plans to Stay at Capital Through Summer
President Wilson will remain at the capital through the summer, citing discomfort with the wheels of travel and noting he does not plan to spend part of the season away from Washington. The White House reported today.
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Crowds Vieing For Accommodation On Home Bound Trains
Delegates from the Democratic National Convention adjourned at San Francisco, with Civil Roosevelt as the party standard bearer Humored crowds at the departure point rushed for train space as they prepared to head home after the convention.
West End Towns Reach Mutual Understanding On Pendleton Matters
A late night meeting of the Pendleton Commental Association settled a misunderstanding over reception limits for Western end projects. Delegates pledged support for Pendleton to pursue arrangements, including a potential larger official representation than the West End itself.
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North Carolina Plans August Special Session Call
Raleigh July 7 Governor Heh ott offers a special session on August 16 to address amending the state constitution and related measures. Also reports Italy evacuates its garrison from Rome amid shifting wartime events.
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League Accepts Paramount Status, GOP Split Foreseen
The Republican National Committee and Chairman Mays backed the League of Nations as paramount in 1950 disputes. A faction led by Herding seeks to raise higher questions but is discouraged by party leaders, with Haye noting personal entanglements would be barred from the contest.
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Naming of Roosevelt hailed in Hyde Park
Hyde Park reacts with elation as Franklin D Roosevelt is named as running mate to Governor James M Cox. Born in Hyde Park January 30, 1845, he rose to prominence in 1910 and later attended Harvard and Columbia Law, marrying Anna Eleanor Roosevelt and starting a large family.
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Closing moments roll as smooth despatch ends convention
A tumultuous session of 14 wide observers reopened to finish work. Governors’ nominees and vice presidential talks dominated, with H L Moore of Youngstown noting openness to panel selection. Roosevelt’s nomination appears favored, while final moments focus on the convention’s gratitude to San Francisco.
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Goal price rise to fourteen tons in sight
scrambled OCR text mentions a price increase to $14 per ton and references to operators, members, and upcoming timing. The garbled lines include names such as Smythe and James Coy and hint at a predicted rise in the near term, with discussion of effects on operations.
Oregon Votes Loyal For Roosevelt Ticket In Zero-Zero Seventhinning
Oregon delegates back Roosevelt amid a muddled convention scene as Cox supporters clash with pro Roosevelt alignment. The piece notes Ohio and other states backing Roosevelt, with Oregon remaining loyal to the ticket and discussing implications for the race. It mentions Harding and Cox contrasts, party dynamics, and regional opinions shaping the final slate.
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