Cox Nominated by Democrats in San Francisco
Governor James Middleton Cox of Ohio won the Democratic nomination for president after a marathon 44th ballot. Amid uproar, Samuel B. Amidon moved to suspend rules declaring Cox the unanimous choice as Palmer delegates shifted support. Final tally Cox 699 1/2 to McAdoo 270. The convention planned vice presidential selection at noon.
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Aeroplane Crash Injures Two at Sauk Center Picnic
Little Falls Minnesota July 6 two men were injured when aviator Cyril Stodalka of Royalton lost control of his plane during a descent for a Sauk Center picnic. Joe Kellogg of Sauk Centre, a passenger, suffered a fractured arm several broken ribs and knocked out teeth while Stodalka endured bruises and shock. Both escaped death.
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Cox Says He Will Accept Honor At Convention
Dayton July 6 Gov James M Cox announced his acceptance of the Democratic nomination for president. He said he would issue a formal statement later when he felt able to compose it, after spending the day at the wires and feeling too tired to speak publicly.
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Governor Frazier Leads in North Dakota Preface
Unofficial returns from 1959 precincts show Gov. Frazier leading William Langer by 4,950 in the Republican governor race. Analysts expect final margins near six thousand. The ledger ticket appears to be shaping to nominate all but secretary of state, with Hall possibly beating Cahill for the other post.
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McAdoo reacts to Cox nomination amid relief
Huntington N Y July 6 William G McAdoo said he was relieved and delighted the nomination did not come to him and would withhold further comment until the convention finished its work He added he is eternally grateful to his friends for their support before leaving for his home office to await the convention's outcome
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Five Minute Chats on Our Presidents
Five Minute Chats on Our Presidents summarizes brief biographical notes of early American leaders from birth in Shadwell Virginia through roles in Virginia politics and national service. The list highlights milestones such as admission to the bar, Burgesses, Congress, the Virginia Assembly, governorship, minister to France, and secretary of state.
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Jefferson and the frontier forge of a nation
A sweeping portrait traces Thomas Jefferson from Virginia frontier beginnings to the founding of his Monticello home. It covers his early legal rise, role in the Revolution, service in Congress, ambassadorship in France, and ascent to secretary of state beside Washington. The piece notes his clash with Hamilton, the birth of party politics, and the enduring split shaping American politics.
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Vocational Plan Gains Wide Approval at National Legion HQ
The American Legion reports strong support for its cooperative vocational education plan with the Federal Board to secure government funded training for thousands of disabled veterans. Reports from Oshkosh Wisconsin describe rapid case resolution via district office “flying squads,” with 2,500 Michigan cases settled and similar efforts expanding through New Jersey Ohio Utah Wisconsin California Arkansas and Alabama.
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Girl With Trick Memory Heads American Legion Weekly
In New York Miss Tillie Turk, head of the mailing department for the American Legion Weekly, remembers by heart the names and addresses of many Legion members. Omar Miller, a Wyoming post member, is titled the youngest “god” in the American naval service for enlisting on July 5, 1918 after his fourteenth birthday, and serving on the New Jersey. His father, Dr. Herbert Miller, served four years in the First Illinois cavalry medical department.
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Cox Receives News at Dayton Printshop Nomination for President
Dayton July 6 Gov Cox learned via telegraph of his nomination for president by the Democratic delegates in San Francisco. At the printshop he greeted the ballot winner with tears and a crowd carried him to his wife and other supporters. He visited his friend John McMahon then prayed at his mother's grave before a public return. Cox, born near Jacksonburg, rose from printer's devil to editor and governor, now a presidential nominee.
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Harding Congratulates His Rival Harding Congratu lates His Rival
Warren G. Harding sends congratulations to Ohio Governor Cox after Cox’s presidential nomination. Harding notes no personal campaigning shift and emphasizes campaigning on principles. Both men are newspaper publishers and Harding expresses Ohio’s notable Cox victory while affirming continued party focus on policy.
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Democratic Days Will Stand By Cox For Election
Washington July 6 indications are the democratic drys will not oppose Cox candidacy. Senator Shepard of Texas a strong senate leader approves the nomination and predicts Cox will win by an overwhelming majority in the election.
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President Wilson congratulates Cox in Columbus Ohio
In Columbus on July 6 President Wilson sent a message of heartfelt congratulations to Governor Cox. The governor's office received telegrams of best wishes from prominent Democrats across the nation as the day began.
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