Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-07-15
Break Starts for Cox.

for Cox at the beginning Of the night
session. Thirty-six ballots had been
taken up to that time and none of
them had any of the leaders showing
any formidable strength. McAdoo had
passed Gov. Cox on the thirtieth ballot
in the late afternoon.
When adjournment was taken for
dinner at the end of the thirty-sixth
ballot party leaders and delegates were
almost a unit in declaring the situation
hopelessly deadlocked..
Just after the result Of the thirty
eighth ballot had been announced
Charles g. Carlin, the Palmer manager,
took the platform. He was introduced
by Chairman Robinson as a man who
had on important announcement to
make.
II am instructed" he said, "by A.
Mitchell Palmer to inform those who
have supported him that he greatly ap-
preciates their loyalty. Mr.. Palmer, how
ever, is unwilling to delay the proceed
ings further, and he has authorized me
to release the delegates pledged to him
so that the next president Of the
United States may be nominated here
tonight"
Columbus, Ohio.-Men call Jimmy"
Cox, Ohio's three-time governor, a
regular fellow"
He can tell a good story and appre-
ciates hearing one He is a fair whist
player, who enjoys the game most
when he wins. He is an engaging con-
versationalist.
But above all, James M. Cox likes
| the outdoors. He is an enthusiastic
fisherman and hunter. When he Is in
Dayton almost any morning he may
be seen at sunrise taking a brisk can
ter over country roads near his farm,
alone or accompanied by Mrs. Cox and
James, Jr. When in Columbus he tries
to get in a round or so of golf every
afternoon. 4
For several years he has spent his
summer at a cottage in Northern Mich
igan, where, with his entire family, he
allows nothing to distract from his en-
joyment of the outdoors. In season
many a field in Kentucky, Tennessee
and Alabama have known his presence,
and everywhere he has hunted his fav-
orite dog Tom has become a crony of
the natives.
His love Of hunting Is in reality
a love Of hunting dogs. Nothing in
recent years has grieved him like the
death Of old Tom, run down and killed
by an automobile a few weeks ago.
Cox believes his ability to forget
work and take rest and recreation is
his greatest asset. When applying
himself at his office, the governor
drives with endless energy, but works
without friction. He will not be
stampeded to a quick decision, al
though his judgments are formed
quickly and then promptly executed.
Governor Cox was 80 years old last
March 81. He is robust, weighs about
1856 pounds and Is stockily built.
Experience His Teacher.
Cox was developed in the hard
school Of experience. His early educa-
ton he got in the public schools. When
quite young he started to work as a
printers devil, then taught school, be-
came a newspaper reporter, was pri-
vate secretary to a congressman, a
congressman, became editor and owner
Of two Ohio daily newspapers, and
finally was elected governor. His third
term as governor will end In 1921.
Cox was born on a farm near jack
sonburg, Ohio, a few miles from Day.
ton. He spent his youth working on
the farm and attending school near
his home. AS he grew older, he, like
other boys of the nelghborhood, went
to seek his fortune. He obtained en-
ployment from time to time on Dayton
and Cincinnati newspapers, as print
er's devil. Later he became L ,eporter
and copy reader on the Enquirer, Gin.
cinnati.
In 1893 Cox bought the Dayton
news, 1908 he bought the Springfield
Press Republic, forming later the
Springfield News. These two papers
now constitute the News League Of
Ohio, Of which Cox is owner and edi-
torial dictator.
Cox represented the Third Ohio Dis
trict in congress from 1909 to 1913. In
the latter year he began his first term
as governor. his election as a Democrat
having been hailed by Republicans as
an accident" In 1916 he was defeated
for reelection by Frank B. Willis, Re
publican. In 1917, however, Cox came
back strong and won the election "
Willis. In 1919 he was again elected
for a two-year terri.