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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1920
Page
8
Ohio governor James M Cox secured the Democratic presidential nomination in San Francisco after a protracted deadlock. The vote tally swung for Cox through successive ballots, culminating on the forty fourth with a unanimous motion. Roosevelt and others floated as potential second on ticket.
Darton Ohio July 6 Gov James M Cox sent a telegram to the Democratic national convention in San Francisco announcing he would accept the presidential nomination and thanking delegates for their action. He pledged to justify the confidence shown and to carry the cause nationwide with faith in a government for a free people. He also replied to Senator Harding and President Wilson, expressing fraternal regard and appreciation for their messages.
New Jersey governor Edwardes, defeated candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, sent a note to Gov. Cox offering sincere congratulations and predicting Cox will win. Edwards said he will support Cox and that New Jersey gave Cox 28 votes. He declined a possible vice presidential bid, saying he could not consider it if offered. A Washington report notes the Comptroller of the Currency called a June 30 bank condition statement.
In a telegram from Senator Harding to Governor Cox, the Republican nominee recalls a cartoon of him and Cox as newsboys contending for the White House delivery and congratulates Cox on his notable victory. The message was received at the governor's office in Columbus, Ohio.
Washington July 6 President Wilson learned of Gov Cox nomination at once and drafted a brief congratulatory message on a scratch pad with a pencil. He sent it to executive offices for forwarding to the nominee. Secretary Baker praised Cox’s three terms as Ohio governor and his wartime leadership and pledged full support in the campaign.
Columbus Ohio July 6 President Wilsons telegram of congratulations was among the first of one hundred or more received this morning at the Ohio executive offices. There were dozens from San Francisco including Joseph T Robinson convention chair man from The Georgia Delegation and from Gov S Stewart of Montana pledging heartfelt support. A wire from W J Gochran director of publicity for the Democratic national committee at San Francisco read The magnificent way in which your nomination was won presages great victory in November. A message from the California state central committee pledged enthusiastic support and promised California for Cox in November.
The committee of 16, representing eight grain exchanges, met to finalize plans for resuming futures trading after a three year suspension. The general expectation is wheat future markets in all eight cities will open July 14. Smoke La Azora, Girard, Harvester, Dutch Master, Rest at 10e-lnc. (advertisement) The Courier should be delivered before 3 40 p.m. If not received by then, phone 8330 for a copy. calls must reach office before 8 20 p.m.
Gov James M Cox Democratic presidential nominee heads to Middletown Ohio for a mass meeting at Third and Broad streets at 8 30 pm to receive home town congratulations from Jacksonburg born governor who began as a newsboy and printer's devil and later worked with Paul Sorg. Dayton officials plan a city wide celebration with Union Printers presenting resolutions of support.
Chicago area reports six deaths and 241 injuries from Fourth of July celebrations. Accidents ranged from auto crashes to airplane incidents, with police attributing no fatalities to fireworks. Coverage spans Chicago and surrounding towns within sixty miles.
Greek troops sweep the country west of Balouskessar to Adramit and report a large landing at Char dek on the Dardanelles. Britain releases a terse war office message claiming Wrangel’s cavalry encircled a Bolshevik unit in southern Russia. Polish forces report defeat along the Beresina Pripet front per Moscow.
Albert Edward prince of Wales escaped an overturned car unharmed and smiling after a train wreck near Perth Australia. He was seen climbing from the wreck and joking with West Australian premier and other officials.
Gov James M Cox replies to John Pollock on law enforcement in a June 23 1920 letter made public by the Kansas City attorney. Cox asserts enforcement is a constitutional mandate, defends Ohio record, and warns against neglect of the law by officials, stressing orderly change by majority rule and unity against alien subversion.
The Baby Welfare Fund stands just under the $150 target as fundraising continues through 1920. Contributions support babies with milk, medicine, and essential supplies via the Social Welfare League and Waterloo Medical Society, with nursing services and clinic costs provided without charge.
William J. Bryan said his heart is in the grave with the cause and he will pause before commenting on the Democratic convention's actions. He called endorsement of prohibition a serious mistake and noted no vice presidential candidate. He declined to discuss other movements and urged individual voters to weigh candidates over about four months.
The Associated Press reports Roosevelt of New York as a leading candidate for vice president if the eastern slate gains the nomination. Other names discussed include Joseph Davies for the Midwest and Samuel Stewart for the West as potential running mates. The convention session opened with delays due to early congratulations.
Londonderry July 5 Efforts resume this summer to recover about £4,000,000 in gold still in the wreck of the British auxiliary cruiser Lawrence that was sunk by a mine off the mouth of Lough Swilly in January 1917 on voyage to New York. The bullion is in bars worth £1,200 each, part of about £7,000,000 carried. about £3,000,000 has been recovered. Salvage work on the exposed wreck requires fine blasting. the work is by the salvage ship Racer.
In Chicago on July 6 unusually sharp downturns hit corn and provisions. September and December corn delivery fell 5 and 8.5 cents from Saturday's close, with September at 1.57 4 and December at 1.43 2. Large reductions followed by good crop conditions, sending pork down about 1 dollar per barrel and brd down by 1 dollar per cwt.
William G. McAdoo woke to news Gov. James M. Cox of Ohio had been chosen as the Democratic presidential candidate. He voiced relief that the call did not come to him and praised friends for their support as he prepared to issue a formal statement later. Mrs. McAdoo stood by his side as the pair left for Manhattan.
Chicago dispatch reports Republican leaders meeting to launch a campaign after Harding’s Ohio opponent selection. They foresee an early start to outpace Cox’s Democrats, with figures like Victor Heintz and Harry M. Daugherty shaping strategy while plans for press facilities shift to a temporary building behind Harding’s home.
Today's session of the allied German conference will not begin until 3 30 this afternoon because Chancellor Fehrenbach reported that Defense Minister Gessler and General Seeckt would not arrive before noon. In Cedar Falls a woman fractured her kneecap in a kitchen fall and was taken to Memorial hospital for treatment.
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