The Washington times., 1918-08-28
OLLIE NJ. JAMES
DIES IN HOSPITAL
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birth and breeding. He was only
forty-seven years old at his death and
the illness that led to his demise was
a surprise to most OF his colleagues.
He was born in Crittenden county,
Kentucky, July 81, 1871. and educated
in the common and academic schools.
He was a page in the kentucky legis-
lature and then studied law under his
father, L. H. James. He was admitted
to the bar in 1891. He was one of the
attorneys for Governor Goebel in
Goebers celebrated contest for gov
ernor of the State of Kentucky. In
1896 he was a delegate from his State
to the Democratic national conven-
ton and also in 1904, 1905, 1912, and
1916.
In 1908, Senator James made a
speech at the Democratic national con-
vention seconding the nomination of
Bryan. He was permanent chairman
of the national convention at Balti-
more, which nominated Wilson for
President and made the speech later
notifying him of his nomination. He
was also permanent chairman. of the
Democratic convention at ST Louis in
1916, and again made the speech no.
tifying President Wilson he had been
renominated.
Senator James began his service in
Congress as a member of the House
of the Fifty-eighth Congress. He was
elected FIVE times to the House, and
began his career in the Senate March
4, 1918. He was recently renominated
by his party for the term beginning
March 4, 1919. Senator James was
member of a number of important
committees of the Senate and chair
man of the Committee on Patents.
Senator James was married in 1908
to Miss Ruth Thomas, of Marion,
kentucky, who survives him.
As Senator from Kentucky, Senator
James was one OF the foremost op-
ponents of prohibition in Congress.
1t was expected, had he survived.
that he would assume a prominent
part in the struggle in the Senate
against the proposed dry amendment
to the food production bill.
His wife. Mrs. o. NJ. James, and
brother, Edward K. James, were at
the bedside OF the Senator when he
died.
TumuIty's Tribute.
Secretary Tumulty expressed sor-
row at the loss Of dear friend" in
a statement issued at the White
House. It read:
while in the death of Senator James
1 feel the loss of a dear friend, for
our relationship had been very close,
also appreciate that the country has
lost the services of a valuable legis-
lator. and the State of Kentucky
devoted son and public servant.
He was a patriot first. but was
also one of the truest exponents of
Democratic principles. He was a
Democrat at heart and in practice,
close to the people, in every thought
and impulse. with an instructive de-
votion to the great doctrines OF de-
mocrarv. His f-'ends deeply mourn
his passing away"
The Senate had set aside today for
memorial services for the late Sena-
tor Newlands Of Nevada, but on ac-
count Of the death OF Senator James
it postponed these services until next
Monday and adjourned. A committee
Of twelve, headed by Senator Penrose,
was named to take charge of the fu-
neral Of Senator James, which will be
held in Marion, KY
President Sends Telegram.
The House also adjourned a few
minutes after convening. out of re-
spect for Senator James A commit
tee was appointed to attend the Sen
ator's funeral
President Wilson sent this telegram
to Mrs. James:
1T is with deep and genuine grief
that ] hear Of the death OF your dis
tinguished husband He had won the
affection Of everybody who really
knew his quality, and l was pro,,i to
count myself ahong his closest
friends. His loss is a very great one
to me personally, 10 the great party
which he served. and to the country
which in common with the rest of US
he loved and TO which he sought to
give his best"
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