Cox Wins Democratic NominatIon For President In Convention
At the convention in San Francisco on July 6, James M. Cox was nominated for president after a long 44th ballot struggle against William G. McAdoo. Amidon moved to make Cox’s nomination unanimous, and at 1 48 a m the motion passed. The roll call details Cox receiving the decisive votes across all states as the party settled on its nominee.
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San ‘Francisco
James M. Cox
Ohio
United
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Ate Wilsons
Cox
Samuel’ B. Amidon
Kansas
McAdoo’ Forces
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Amidon
Actarpation
Palmer Delegates Shift at Democratic Convention
At the Auditorium in San Francisco on July 5, Attorney General Palmer released his delegates after the 88th ballot and withdrew from the race. The Palmer vote combined with McAdoo’s total would reach 616.2, while with Cox it would reach 594, and both still trail the two thirds. Delegates show mixed support amid shifting allegiance and floor chaos as Cox, McAdoo, and Davis factions vie for nomination.
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Minnesota
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Judge Moore
Daniel C
Roper
New York
Seasoine
Americanism central theme at Elks convention opening
Frank L. Rain declares Elks are Americans first as he opens a six day Chicago meeting. He cites 70,000 in service under Black Jack Pershing, two French and two American hospitals, and aiding 20 community houses for heroes. Governor Lowden, Mayor Thompson, and William J. Sinek welcome attendees.
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Illinois
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Twin Falls Men Injured in Hailey Automobile Wreck
Reports from Hailey say a party from Twin Falls on a fishing trip was injured when their car overturned near Ketchum after a broken spring. Injuries were cuts and bruises with two men in Hailey’s Dr Wright hospital. others able to travel home. Also notes a 300 mile track motorcycle race in Dodge City with Davis winning.
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Lould
Ketchum
Herb Laterbaugh
Nick Wenzel
R. J. Wright
Dodge City
Kani
Jimmy Davis
Columbus
Ohio
Walker
Ray Wishart
Beck” Werner
Mardyn Jones
Aviators Killed In California Plane Crash
July incident near Santa Rosa details show Mack Kitchen of Oakland was killed and Reynold Frosh of Berkeley seriously injured when the Bonn pilot lost control and the airplane crashed in a rear section.
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Kitchen
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Bonn
Harding Seeks Marion Support At Homecoming
Associated Press reports Warren G. Harding spoke to thousands in Marion Ohio during a homecoming celebration. He praised his hometown and supporters, recalled his rise from a barefoot boy to a U.S. senator, and urged unity, saying he would carry the Republican banner to the White House in November.
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Warren G. Harding
Marion
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Chicago
United States
Harding
Crissinger
McAdoo Urges Liberty Vision in Huntington Address
William Gibbs McAdoo spoke extemporaneously to Huntington villagers on Independence Day, praising patriots who conceived and carried a great idea. He evoked the Revolution and World War sacrifices, urging fellow townsmen to rededicate themselves to liberty, vision, and courage amid suffering abroad.
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