Nomination of Cox FDR at Democratic Convention Hall
James M. Cox of Ohio and Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York were chosen as Democratic presidential and vice presidential nominees at San Francisco July 6 after a protracted convention marked by heavy ballot totals. Cox led through most ballots, finally securing the nomination on Tuesday amid platform battles and public relief.
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San Francisco
James M. Cox
Ohio
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Cox
Stephen A. Douglas
Horatio Seymour
Woodrow Wilson
Democratic convention fights over liquor and League planks
The convention's opening saw fights over the liquor plank and League of Nations, with Bryan pushing for a bone dry measure and Cockran for home cider. The platform was adopted as committee reported. Irish delegates failed to win recognition. Cummings condemned Republicans and backed the League, while credentials, chairmanship, and rules changes shaped the second day.
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Committee On Resolutions
League of Nations
Bryan
Rourke Cockran
New York
Cockran
Colby
Carter Glass
Kremer
Homer S. Cummings
Wilson
Cummings
Committee On Credentials
Palmer
Georgia
Reed
Missouri
Robinson
Arkansas
Committee On Permanent Organization
Committee On Rules
Order of Business
Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma
James W. Gerard
New
W. Simmons
North Carolina
Virginia
John W. Davis
West Virginia
Francis Burton Harrison
Resolutions Committee
National Committee
Clark Howell
Tsi
Striking Points of Democratic Platform
The platform favors ratification of the peace treaty with reservations on league obligations. It praises wartime conduct, calls for a tax survey, blames low production for high prices, and pledges action against profiteers. It reaffirms tariff policy, supports higher postal salaries, opposes compulsory arbitration, backs Mexican policy, promotes foreign trade, campaign finance regulation, and helps disabled soldiers. It commends railroad and federal reserve administration and defends the veto of the budget system.
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United States
League Associates
Bar of Justice
Federal Reserve System
Trio of Women Candidates in 1920 Convention
Mrs. Wison Stewart of Morehead Kentucky became the first woman to receive a presidential vote at a national party convention. J T Griffin of Owensboro and Laura Clay of Lexington along with Annette Adams of San Francisco and Washington were also honored. Stewart joked about appointing a secretary of education to improve literacy and teachers’ salaries. She leads Kentucky’s state school commission and chairs the National Education Association.
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Wison Stewart
Morehead
J. T. Griffin
Owensboro
Laura Clay
Lexington
Annette Adams
San Francisco
Washington
United States
Mrs. Stewart
Stewart
Kentucky State School Commission
National Education Association
Rebellion in Mexico Reaches New Stage with Activist Leaders
Washington reports from the American embassy in Mexico City say officers formerly with General Pablo Gonzales are jailed for plotting against the government as Chiapas mounts open rebellion. Generals Murguia Barragan Ricaut Blanco and Colonel Fontes have returned from the United States to face pursuit, while Bonillas Berlanga and Blanco allegedly plan a junta in San Antonio to restore Carranza. The United States cautions on border crossings as the Mexican crisis deepens.
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Washington
State Department
Mexico City
Pablo Gonzales
Chiapas
Francisco J. Murguia
Michoacan
Juan Barragan
Alfredo Ricaut
Lucio Blanco
Paulino Fontes
Mexico
United States
Carranza
Blanco
Ricaut
Ignacio Bonillas
San Antonio
Tex
Manuel Aguirre Berlanga
Bonillas
Berlanga
Nuevo Leon
Imigres
Miss Sadie Ruth Aldredge Named Sponsor for Confederate Reunion
Fort Worth announces Sadie Ruth Aldredge of El Paso as sponsor for the South at the Confederate Veterans reunion in Houston next October. Major General E. M. Van Zandt, commander in chief, made the announcement. Additional appointments, including maids of honor, will be released soon.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Sadie Ruth Aldredge
el Paso
Houston
E. M. van Zandt
Guardsmen to stay in Galveston during longshoremen strike
Texas National Guardsmen on duty in Galveston will remain there for an indefinite period. Ralph Soape, private secretary to Governor Hobby, announced the decision from Galveston where he has been for the last two weeks.
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Austin
Tex
Texas National
Four Woolen Mills Close in Lawrence Mass
The four local mills of the American Woolen Company employing 14,000 workers will close for an indefinite period due to business conditions. No reopening date is set.
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Lawrence
Mass
American Woolen Company
Hagen Wins French Open Golf Title in Paris Playoff
Walter Hagen, American pro golfer, captured the French Open championship at Versailles after a playoff against his French rival La Fitte. Hagen prevailed on Thursday to claim the title on the links.
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Versailles
Walter Hagen
Hagen
la Fitte
John D. Rockefeller Celebrates 81st Birthday Quietly
John D Rockefeller of Tarrytown New York turned 81 with a private celebration at his Pocantico Hills estate on Thursday marking the milestone in subdued style.
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Tarrytown
N. Y
John D. Rockefeller
Pocantico Hills
Austrian Treaty Ratification Scheduled for July 16
Paris reports an exchange of ratifications of the peace treaty with Austria has been set for July 16. The step formalizes the accord between negotiating parties and marks a key postwar milestone.
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Paris
Austria
Royals Reach England After Paris Departure
Paris report states King Alfonso and Queen Victoria of Spain left Friday for England, embarking on a royal journey that will bring them to the British capital and official engagements.
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Paris
Alfonso
Queen Victoria
Spain
England
Shortage of Rural Teachers in Goliad County
Goliad Texas reports a rural teacher shortage. County Superintendent Bessie B Haydon says over twenty rural positions are open with very few applicants in Goliad County.
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Goliad
Tex
Bessie B. Haydon
Goliad County
Rovno Captured Confirmed by Polish Official
Paris reports confirm the capture of Rovno in Western Russia by the Bolsheviks. A Polish official statement issued Friday confirms the seizure of the city, once one of the three famous fortresses in the region.
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Paris
Rovno
Russia
Antarctic Ocean Depths Record Shallow Compared to Global Seas
The Antarctic area is noted as the shallowest among oceans with depths averaging 2,000 fathoms or less. The statement highlights a regional depth characteristic and contrasts global oceanic variation. The source emphasizes the Antarctic basin's relatively shallow profile.
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Antarctic
Eatonic Users Reach Better Health With Regular Use
Chicago reports show Eatonic provides quick relief from belching bloating heartburn and stomach misery. Long term use aims to remove excess acids and gases from the system improving energy and wellbeing. See your druggist for guidance and to help others.
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Chicago
Ill
U.S
Adv
Vermifuge Ad Promotes Dr Peery's Dead Shot for Worms
An advertisement urges buyers to insist on Dr Peery's Dead Shot to treat worms or tapeworms. The druggist will supply it, claiming it is the only vermifuge that works thoroughly after a single dose.
Swift touch shows glad hand in full display
A brief note highlights the prominence of warm greetings as officials and attendees exchange rapid, cordial handshakes at public events. The scene emphasizes social etiquette and public relations.
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Robinson Takes Chair
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