Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-07
ROOSEVELT NAMED

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Roosevelt of New York. assistant
secretary OF the navy, was nominated
for vice president today by the Demo-
cratic national convention and be-
came the running mate Of Governor
James VI. Cox. Democracy's choice
for the presidential nomination.
The first cries Of Cox and Roose-
veIt'' rang through the convention
hall and were mixed with the shouts
OF the vote of reclamation by which
ne was nominated without 4 ballot.
Despite Discrimination Of the Tam
many organization TO accept MIN.
Roaseveits name went over with a
band wagon movement during which
all other candidates were withdrawn.
Others Withdrawn
James Hamilton Lewis OF Illinois,
was Withdrawn early by former Gov
ernor Dunno; Governor Stewart Of
Montana announced his own with
drawaI; Edward I. Doheny of Cali
furnia and former Governor Hawley
OF Idaho were withdrawn and Major
General L. D. Tyson of Tennessee IN
person announced he would. not be a
contender, as did David r. Francis Of
Missouri. Nomination of w T
Vaughn Of Oregon. who had received
state primary endorsement waE
changed into Il second for the sue
cessful nominee.
Cambridge Colby secretary of state.
who was considered as candidata
and refused TO allow his name 20 be
used. finally was urged to consent IL
he should De drafted AS the Tam
many crowd decided 10 accept Roose-
Welt. who brought 20 the ticket the,
participation If an administration,
man. Mr.. Colbys name was not
considered further
Many Eager 70 Second
MIR Roosevelt was placed n uoni-
nation by Timothy L A1sberr-y. a;
former representative from Ohio. who,
sat as Cox delegate in the District
or Columbia delegation.
Seconds sprang from all parts or
the convention hail ana although
Roosevelt was not formally nominated
until well after the business of NOM,
nation was taken up. there was new
er any doubt about it ana never at any,
time was there any opposition. The.
secondiug OF his nomination BY, Gov.
er1or Smith Of New York from tina,
Tammany delegation clinched il.
Robinson TO Notify Cox
Senator Robinson or Arkansas. per-,
nanenr chairman OF the convention,
was appointed chairman of the COM
nittee 70 notify Governor Cox Of his,
nomination. ana Chairman Homer S.
Cummings OF the Democratic nationals
committee was appointed chairman OFT
the committee 70 NOTIFY Mr. Roose-
velt
After It's tumuituous session OF -,
ballots the convention reassembled IT
noon TO finish It's work
There was at first a delay utilized
by the Cox managers 70 hear from ths
governor about his wishes on the vice.
presidential nomination. :. Il Moore.
OF Youngstown. Ohio. who managed
the governor : dgnt. let II be knowni
that Cox was willing 20 leave the Sc,
lection OF his rruuiug mate TO tha,
convention. With that the forces east
~ and quickly coalesced and afcer,
Roosevelt's nomination applauded an
appreciation ST him by mis- chief. Sec
rotary Josephus Daniels.
During the closing moments Of the,
convention the usual formal resolu-
ttons affecting the national commit
tee and the convention organization
were adopted with 4 resolut-on ex-
pressing the thanks and Appreciation
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