James Middleton Coy Nominated Democratic Presidential Candidate
At 2 43 am the Democratic National Convention nominated James Middleton Coy of Ohio for president on the 44th ballot after a long deadlock. The vote totals reached 702 1 2 for Coy, 266 1 2 for McAdoo, with Palmer figures fading as Colorado shifted to Coy. The convention adjourned to noon to select a vice president candidate.
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San Francisco
James Middleton Coy
Ohio
Palmer
McAdoo
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Colorado
St. Amidon
Kansas
McAdoo Leads In Ballots Amid Convention Stalemate
Ballot tallies show McAdoo and Cox staying close as Palmer gains on rounds 34 and 35, reaching 222 votes. Delegates sing during a demonstration while chatter of a recess grows, and the convention adjourns after the 36th ballot until 8:30 p.m.
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McAdoo
Cox
Palmer
Davis
Harding lauds Cox while keeping Ohio campaign plans
Senator Harding congratulates James Cox on his nomination and says the choice does not alter Republican campaign plans in Ohio. He notes Cox’s nomination reflects Ohio, and adds that the contest remains driven by principle and party effort with residence or personality not influencing the outcome.
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Associated Press
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Cox
President congratulates Cox on nomination in Columbus
Columbus July 6 congratulations from the president reached Gov. Cox after his nomination. The message read Please accept my hearty congratulations and cordial best wishes. Gov. Edwards of New Jersey, the defeated candidate, also sent congratulations noting the nomination is well deserved and spells success with united Democratic party support.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cox
Edwards
New Jersey
Edwards Says He Will Not Consider VP Offer
Newark July 6 Governor Edwards stated he could not consider the vice presidential nomination if it were offered to him.
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Newark
N. J
Edwards
Governor Cox Faces Night Waiting for Returns
Governor Cox remained in his office last night preparing to stay all night if needed to hear the election returns. The move underscores the high stake in the vote and Cox’s commitment as results awaited final tallies.
Life and career of James M Cox three term Ohio governor
James Middleton Cox rose from printer and teacher to congressman and three term Ohio governor. He led the Democratic party in 1912, pushed workmen compensation and child labor laws, and oversaw the state constitution changes. Cox bought the Dayton and Springfield newspapers and later acquired a farm near Jacksonburg, reflecting his growing fortune.
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Associated Press
James Middleton Cox
Ohio
Rutherford B. Hays
Congress
Cox
Butler County
Cincinnati Enquirer
The
Enquirer
Washington
Paul Sore
Dayton Daily News
One Vote For Miss Clay In San Francisco
Miss Laura Clay of Richmond Kentucky, a suffrage leader and former Cex delegate, yesterday received the vote of P. H. Callaghan of Louisville on one ballot in San Francisco. The report notes her candidacy and party support.
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Clay San Francico
Laura Clay
Richmond
P. H. Callaghan
Louisville
Democratic convention weighs vice presidential pick
In San Francisco on July 6 the Democratic convention moved slowly as nominating speeches continued. Rumors said Tammany opposed Roosevelt while Bainbridge Colby faced pressure to accept a drafted offer. A telegram from Cox accepting the nomination was read to the delegates.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Noan
Tammany Organization
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Bainbridge Colby
Colby
Robinson
Cox
Boy, 11, killed in wagon incident in late news flashes
In an effort to save his wagon, 11 year old George Beckers was struck by a car and died from his injuries. Sir Auckland Geddes presented General Pershing with a bejeweled sword as a token of gratitude from Britain and its followers toward the American leader.
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George Beckers
Auckland Geddes
America
General Pershing
Great Britain
Elks Report Service Numbers From War Conven tion
The Elks meeting in Chicago reports 70,000 men served in the war and notes they contributed many dollars, but officials offered no further comments on the financial figures.
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The
Elks
Chicago
Population of Cynthiana Reported as 3857
The late census returns list Cynthiana’s population at 3 857 residents.
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Cynthiana
Buenos Aires Carnival Hosts All American Event
In Buenos Aires yesterday a lengthy carnival featured an All American affair to showcase appreciation for local residents. The event highlighted cultural exchange and public participation during the celebration.
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Buenos Aires
South America
August Simpson Dies by Own Action Near Mt Sterling
August Simpson a 27 year old Black man died by his own action last night at his home near Mt Sterling. Local authorities are investigating the incident and have not released further details.
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August Simpson
Homie
Mt. Sterling
Bendman's Record for Sunday School
Forty two years after the first Sunday School convention in Madison County George W. Tribble, the oldest superintendent, addressed the Flatwoods gathering. The event drew ten Sunday Schools, pledged attendees to next year's meeting, and noted new and expanding local schools with returning veterans boosting memberships.
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Madison County
George W. Tribble
Flatwoods
Quinn Covington
County
Bend School
Marie Dennis
Willie Richardson
Richmond Team Struggles in Mt Vernon Game
Richmond base ball team lost to Mt Vernon in a Fourth of July clash at Mt Vernon. Nine innings produced two runs for the home side while Richmond was shut out, despite strong effort led by manager George McCoy. The local squad believes a rematch could yield a win.
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Mt. Vernon
Richmond
George McCoy
Mt.Vernon
Kentucky Favor for Meredith in 1920 Nomination Race
Louisville dispatch reports Harry Cantrill predicting Governor Cox wins Kentucky and defeats Harding in his home state to become president. Kentucky backed Cox 20 straight ballots and the delegation favors Meredith of Iowa for vice presidency due to farmer support.
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Louisville
Harry Bloom
the Post Today
Cantrill
Cox
Kentucky
Harding
United States
Joe Morris
Bloom
Meredith
Iowa
Gibson Will Proceeds Toward Probate in Hamilton County
The will of the late John R. Gibson died in Cincinnati. Dated January 31 1918 it asks for an administrator without bond Joseph C Gibson of Somerset Ky to be named. Debts and obligations to be paid with insurance. Widow Lucy McGuffin Gibson to receive one third of the remainder and the other two thirds go to Mary Ellen Elizabeth Virginia and John R Gibson Jr.
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John R. Gibson
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Gibson
Joseph C. Gibson
Somerset
Lucy McGuffin Gibson
Mary Ellen
Elizabeth Virginia
John R. Gibson, Jr
Beourbon County Farmer Shoots at Robbers Near Spear's Mill
Paris Ky July 6 A Bourbon County farmer J H Wagoner while driving on Spear s Mill pike was accosted by two would be robbers who grabbed his horse bridle and a third man attempted to climb into the buggy He fired three shots one may have hit the attackers They fled into the darkness Shortly after an automobile party reported passing three men two of whom Wagoner thinks were Mexicans.
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Paris
J. H.wagoner
Spear’s Mill Pike
Slaughter and Gang Surrounded in Hopkins County Hills
Louisville July 6. The rendezvous of Tom Slaughter alleged Kentucky bank robber and his gang has been located in the hills of Hopkins county. All are under surveillance by officers. J P McKeown private detective said two members followed and tried to outwit officers at Horse Cave a week ago hoping to be led to Slaughter's hiding place.
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Louisville
Tom Slaughter
Kentucky
Hopkins County
J. P. McKeown
McKeown
Horse Cave
Slaughter
Big Court Days Looked for Scon
The sale of horses during court day Monday was slow and prices were low as demand for both horses and mules was weak. Vendors expect a month later, after summer field work, to see better demand and more sales. Many sellers left the city with their animals unsold.
Chautauqua Packed as Extra Chairs Go Quickly
Chautauqua tents remain near full capacity each night with 200 additional chairs added. Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirafore drew a overflow crowd aided by special lighting. Donald B. McGibney presented Modern Unrest this afternoon and was praised. Tonight’s show is the American comedy Nothing but the Truth with Swiss musicians noted on the program. Overall attendance has run well above average.
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Donald B. McGibney
McGibney
Gary Factory
Russia
Risley Delivers Talk On City School Administration
J H Risley of Owensboro city schools arrived in Richmond for a week of work at the Normal School. He will speak to students on administering a city school system and has just been elected president of the Kentucky Educational Association following his chairmanship of the legislative committee.
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J. H. Risley
Owensboro
Risley
Richmond
Kentucky Educational Association
Coates
Call To Banks Washington
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of national banks as of June 30, detailing their financial status and existence.
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Washington
Comproller of
Richmond Representative At Elks Grand Lodge Meeting
William O'Neil past exalted ruler of the Richmond lodge of Elks is in Chicago this week attending the Elks grand lodge meeting. He was sent by the local lodge as its representative in the national body and will report on his return.
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William O'Neil
Richmond Lodge of Elks
Chicago
Elks” Grand Lodge
Markets Report From Louisville Cattle Hogs Lambs
Louisville market bulletin notes cattle slow and steady hogs down 25 to 50 cents with tops 16 25 and lambs up about 1 50 per head. Cattle deadweight slow 1.00 lower, tops 13 25. hogs 1 500 head, 25 to 50 cents lower, tops 16. sheep 20 head, lambs up 1 50.
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Jersey
Louisville
Masonic Dance Tonight Opens Season’s Biggest Event
The Masonic building hosts the season’s biggest dance tonight under Caden and Pigg. Visitors filling the town for the Chautauqua are expected to attend. Smith’s saxophone sextette arrived this morning to provide the music.
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Masonic
Messrs
Caden & Pigg
Smith
Hailstorm Incoming Warns of Heavy Damage Risk
A local warning says a heavy hailstorm may strike soon and threaten property. It notes that hail insurance with L. P. Evans, the Insurance Man of Richmond, offers protection for residents.
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L. P. Evans
Richmond
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