Cox Nominated for President After 44 Ballots at Democratic Convention
Governor James M. Cox of Ohio won the Democratic nomination after a lengthy roll call that saw shifting support from Palmer and McAdoo. The convention adjourned to reconvene for nominating a vice president with possible picks like Franklin D. Roosevelt, while Cox's win highlighted shared professional ties with rival Harding in nearby Ohio towns.
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Harding Comments Upon Nomination of Governor Cox
Senator Harding the Republican nominee says Governor Cox deserved the Democratic nomination and that Cox's selection won’t alter Ohio campaign plans. He adds Ohio has shown Cox unusual distinction and notes Cox’s San Francisco victory, stressing the contest ahead on principal lines with no impact from residence or personality.
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Republicans Alarmed Over Cox Nomination In Ohio Campaign
The Associated Press reports Ohio Republicans issued a statement from the state headquarters defending Gov. Cox as the Republican ticket stands. They contend his record as vote getter and governor shows no reason for fear, noting his 1912 election and prior campaigns without benefiting special interests.
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McAdoo reacts to Cox nomination in Democratic race
Huntington July 6 William Gibbs McAdoo said the call did not come to him when informed Gov Cox of Ohio had been nominated as the Democratic candidate McAdoo expressed he was delighted by the development and would consider the implications for his own campaign, noting the party's direction.
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James M Cox Ohio Governor and statesman profile
James Middleton Cox three times Ohio governor, newspaper owner, congressman, and Democratic leader. Born 1870 in Butler County, he built a career from printer to reporter to private secretary, then owned Dayton and Springfield papers. Noted for child labor and workers compensation laws, school code, and a 1918 re election victory. Capt. Heintz predicted Harding sweep.
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Republican Division Notes 1914 Election Plurality Mentioned
The passage references a split within the Republican ranks and notes that in 1914, when he defeated Senator Harding in the same election, he received a plurality of 102,873.
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Republican leaders plan early campaign launch
Chicago July 6 Republican leaders from coast to coast gathered today to select Senator Harding’s opponent and prepare a decisive early campaign push that aims to surprise the Democrats in the upcoming presidential race.
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Cooper Company Increases Stock In Mt Vernon
The C. and G. Cooper Co. of Mt. Vernon announced a capital stock increase today, raising the total from 160,000 to 1,050,000. The news comes from Columbus reporting on the company actions.
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Governor Cox Nominated For President Receives News At Dayton
Governor James M. Cox Democrat presidential nominee learns of his nomination while at The Dayton News in Dayton Ohio. He kisses his wife upon hearing the wire flash the news and then leaves to visit Middletown, his home region, for congratulations from former colleagues and friends. He plans to travel tonight to Middletown to greet supporters and reflect on the nomination.
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Harding congratulates Cox on presidential victory
Senator Harding sends a congratulatory telegram to Governor Cox in Columbus Ohio praising his notable victory. Harding recalls a cartoon of them as newsboys and notes his Ohio roots and publisher ties while Cox's daughter telegrams from Chicago and Cox plans to visit his mother's grave.
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Cox accepts nomination for president in telegram to San Francisco
Governor James M. Cox telegraphed the Democratic national convention in San Francisco announcing his acceptance of the presidential nomination and thanking delegates. Secretary Baker sent a congratulatory telegram promising support. A separate brief notes a five year old boy in Jelloway lost two fingers in a lawn mower accident.
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President Wilson Gives No Statement on Cox Nomination
Washington July 6 President Wilson received the news of Governor Cox's nomination at eight o'clock tonight but issued no formal statement. The White House declined to comment further.
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