Cox Is Nominated On Forty Fourth Ballot at Democratic Convention
At the Democratic national convention in San Francisco after forty three ballots, Ohio Governor Cox won the presidential nomination by acclamation on July 6 at 1 40 am. Leading contenders McAdoo and Palmer withdrew as Cox secured the needed votes, ending a long deadlock and prompting a cheers-filled floor.
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Cox Watched At Democratic Convention Nominating Scene
James A Cox of Ohio led through a long balloting process at the Democratic National Convention as Palmer withdrew and Cox emerged as a leading candidate. The session featured Bryan’s dry plank push and Cummings urging treaty support while Owen Glass and other contenders were nominated.
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Terrific Electric Storm Hits Jensen Corn Harvest
Jensen reports a severe Saturday storm with high winds and a damaging electric storm. Crops including grain corn and lucern suffered heavy losses while gardens were nearly destroyed. A mysterious earlier bolt around 9:30 am produced a loud crash with unclear origin. No serious injuries occurred, but several people reported electric shocks and close calls, including a fall from a stack and a derrick fire.
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Harden Bennion Nominated for Utah Governor by Acclamation
The Vernal Express endorses Harden Bennion for governor praising his eight years in the Legislature, eight on the state board of equalization, and four years as secretary of state often acting governor. It lauds his fiscal conservatism, calls him a watchdog of the public treasury, and notes his Uintah Basin roots and readiness to lead Utah's Democratic ticket in November.
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Fourth of July in Vernal celebrated with parade and aerial show
Vernal marked Independence Day with a grand street parade headed by Byron Eaton, a Spanish American War veteran flotilla, and the Goddess of Liberty. Aerial display from Roosevelt to Vernal wowed spectators as the day featured Band performances, a community program in the Tabernacle, veterans, and a Vernal versus Watson ball game ending 19 to 16. The afternoon offered children’s events and a dance at the Orpheus, with thanks extended to all committee chairs and aides.
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