Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 49, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 July 1920 — Page 3

■OX DROPS ALL, WEEDING CALL ■ OF HOME TOWN Reaves Trail’s End for Middletown and Ovation by Old Friends. ‘WILL OF MASS TO RULE’ DAYTON, 0., July 7.—Gov. James M. Cox, democratic presidential nominee, faced a veritable cloudburst as be stepped °a the platform at Middletown, 0„ his old boyhood town, last night, and as a result everything in this part of Ohio was considerably dampened except the enthusiasm of the governor and the 5,000 iwople who lifter gathered In the two eadlng theaters to hear from the nominee. Middletown is the nearest city to the village of Jacksonboro, where "Jimmy," ; he is familiarly called by all the townfolk, was born. It was here he taught school at 17. be"me a reporter and through Paul Sorg sot his start in the political world. On learning of his nomination yesterday morning his boyhood friends in Middletown and Hamilton organised Cox clubs, arranged a celebration and dispatched a committee to the governor asking that he come immediately. The committee found him in an avalanche of congratulary telegrams from all over the nation in his home at Trail’s .End. and the governor, recognizing the right of first claim on him by his birthplace, promised to go. PARTY MOTORS TO MIDDLETOWN. Accompanied by his wife, Mrs. John Root, Miss Eleanor West and Perry Bfcepard. all of Chicago, he motored ttrenfy-two miles over the Dixie highway Middletown. A tremendous ovation was given him as he entered the public square in the icenter of town and then it began to rain. The crowd quickly gathered in the theaters, where the governor addressed Them. His remarks were confined mainly to reminiscences of the time he spent in Middletown. Carefully he avoided saying anything that could be interpreted as sbowlDg Ids stand on the questions at issue before the convention. He promised, if successful In his fight for election, to see that the will of the majority ruled, and said that the time bad come when the great mass must be made to hold Its confidence In the government. "The man that preaches force rather than law it as dangerous to the community as any long-haired bolshevik In Russia,” he said. "When I was teaching achool In this t‘ wn we had fifteen minutes for lunch, nc raceas, and taught everything from the alphabet to geometry. “I vas often wearied, but I never felt embittered because I was In less fori naie circumstances than others. WATCHED LONG FOR OPPORTUNITIES. "I worked hard and watched long fox opportunities to better my station la Ufa, which finally came through Paur Sorg when he took me Into congress as his secretary. "This was the turning point in my life, and I want to say to all yon young men that God is good to the young mau who learns aa quickly as possible to use his mind and his hands.” "The spur of necessity brings into play the stuff you are made of and in my happiness of the hour I don't mind taking you into my confidence to let you know that I expect to win because of the leaons taught me as I labored here trying to get a foothold. •If I should win I promise yon that all the physical and mental ability I have will not be spared In the endeavor to continue to give the best in me for the good of my country. ■ “As long as I live I will remember Jbis great reception given me and the knowledge of haTnig the confidence of .those who know me better than all others will go a long way in helping me win the fight.” WHERE DO YOU STAND? JOHNSON ASKS HARDING (Continued From Page One.) the usual political verbosity, but nevertheless those platforms in direct opposition to each other sharply define and clearly present the question for decision in the November election. “The republicans were asked to insert In their platform a plank presented by Murray Crane of Massachusetts and the league to enforce peace, declaring for the president’s covenant of the league of nations with ‘proper’ reservations. "Emphatically this was rejected. “In its stead the republican party declared that the president's covenant Tailed, signally, to accomplish’ Its asserted purpose, and ‘contained stipulations not anly intolerable for an independent people, bnt certain to produce the injustice, hostility and controversy among nations which it proposed to prevent’ and ‘repudiated to a degree wholly unnecessary and unjustifiable the time-honored P<*dMes In favor of peace declared by Washington. Jefferson and Monroe.’ REPUBLICAN stand on COVENANT. “The republican party stands, therefore, firmly against the president’s covenant ae presented, denounces it as breeding war rather than promoting peace and reaffirms the time-honored, nation-old policies of Washington, Jefferson and Monroe. “The democratic party, on the other hand, rejected every effort to modify or qualify the president’s proposed league of nations, indorsed the president’s attitude and took its position in favor of the

league as presented. “It is true that the democrats, in an effort to placate, say something about reservations which might make clearer or more specific the obligations of the United States, but the language is mean'ingless and does not at all alter the essential position of the democratic party for the league as presented. “The two parties acted in similar fashion In one respect, but from different motives and for different reasons. PSOSIPTED BY lUKFEKEXT MOTIVES. “Both rejected the plea for adoption of the league with reservations, the democrats because they were for the league as presented and because in their view the reservations destroyed it, and the republicans because they were against the league as presented and because no reservations devised by the human mind could anticipate the contingencies which reservations might srise in tbe future from an Instrument of such potential possibilities for harm. “Thus the issue finally comes from the forpm of congress to the Anal arbitrament of the American people. “The overshadowing question in the campaign, therefore, is whether we enter the maelstrom of European and Astatbpolitics and diplomacy and become a part of the cynical Imperialism of tbe old world, or whether America shall live her life in her own wny, with In dependence unfettered, mindful always of her obligations to humanity and civilization, but free to act as each crisis shall arise, and maintaining always the policy of Washington and Jefferson and Monroe, of friendship with all nation* entangling alliances with none.”

Democratic Nominee and Wife; His Birthplace and Present Home

CAMPAIGN WILL Ito see Cox on his way to Washington. jjjj TAKE FORM SOON London papers -

“Trail's End,” home of democratic nominee James M. Cox near Dayton, O.; his birthplace at Jacksonburg, O.J new picture of Gov. and Mrs. Cox.

Gov. James M. Cox of Ohio, democratic nominee for the presidency, was born on a farm and spent his early years amid bumble surroundings. His birthplace at Jacksonburg, 0., still stands. It was recently purchased by the governor and extensively remodeled. , The picture shows it as it was in Cox's childhood days. At 17 young Cox left the farm and spent a year as a reporter. Then for three years be taught school.

COX-ROOSEVELT CAMPAIGN WILL TAKE FORM SOON (Continued From Page One.) ent chairman of the committee, had this to say In that regard: “Got. Cox can have anything he wants from the national committee In furtherance of his campaign. For my part I should be glad to be relieved of the duties that the chairmanship Imposes, If It can be arranged, and I know there are others who feel the same about It as I do.’’ Moore, whose grim and dogged struggle "tv put Cox over,” is noncommittal on the matter of his being slated for chairman of the national committee. But he Is positive of the kind of campaign Cox will wage for the presidential goal. There will he no “front porch” campaigning In Cox’s program, Moore said. “He Is not that sort of a campaigner. He will go out and meet the Issues In a two-fisted fight. What he has done In Ohio In vigorous campaigns he will do in the national campaign.’’ COX UNDECIDED ABOUT RESIGNING DAYTON, 0., July 7. —Gov. James M. Cox has not decided yet whether he will or will not resign as governor because of his campaign as democratic candidate for the presidency. The lieutenant governor Is a republican. Cox’s political opponent. Senator W G. Harding, has not resigned from tue United States senate. Gov. Cox has not completed his plans for the campaign, but those who have followed his political career predict he will take the stump early. It is probable be will make a drive Into the west at an early date. Cox Is confident he can win Ohio. The governor will return to Columbus next week. He said he did not know whether the official notification will be made there or here. He does not know whether the cam- , palgn conference of democratic leaders wil be held at Washington. FRENCH CIRCLES SPLIT ON NOMINATION PARIS, July 7. —Nomination of Gov. Cox by the democratic convention found well Informed French circles divided Into ] two groups, liberals and radicals. The liberals, who have been strong advocates of the league of nations, today applauded Cox's nomination, although they knew little of the nominee personally. It was assumed he would pursue, to a limited extent, the policies formulated by President Wilson. Radicals and ultra-conservatives, who have opposed the league of nations, were j Inclined to favor the election of Harding. It was believed generally in all Quar- j ters that the campaign would revolve ou the pivot of the league of nations issue. While It was not believed either party would have a walkover at the polls Nov. 4, next, the odds were in favor of the j republican. Choice was expressed between the two candidates regarding their attitude toward France, as both were regarded as friendly.

The only difference appeared to be as to whose policy would be best adapted to the present international situation. NOMINATION INTERESTS SPA DIPLOMATS SPA, Belgium, July 7. —Both allied and German diplomats here today displayed keen interest in the democratic presidential nomination. There was disappointment that McAdoo had not been nominated. “It looks like another Cleveland-Blainc election," said one British official. Others were anxious to know Cox’s stand on tbe league of nations. Germans declared they were glad the nominations were over, saying “perhaps now Europe will receive some consideration.” COX PLEASED WITH TEAMMATE DAYTON, 0., July 7.—Gov. James >l. Cox expected advice today whether he would be officially notified of his nomination for president of the United States at home or at the statehouse in Columbus. Cox expressed himself as pleased with the selection of Franklin D. Roosevelt as candidate for vice president. Governor Cox sent this message to Franklin D. Roosevelt: “Please accept my very earnest congratulations over the honor that has come to you. A "Ia J very much delighted that we are assisted together in the contest.”

Shortlv after coming of age he got a job as orter in Cincinnati. Since that time his connection with newspaper work has been constant. In IS9S he bought the Dayton News and five years later the Springfield, 0., News. These properties hare paid so well he has been able to build and maintain a beautiful home, "Trail’s End," near Dayton. Gov. Cox married Margaret Blair of Chicago in 1917. They have one child. Roosevelt wired Cox from San Francisco today informing him he would stop to see Cox on his way to Washington. LONDON PAPERS W EIGH CANDIDATES LONDON. July 7.—British newspapers in contenting today upon the nomination of Gov. Cox point out that both the democratic and republican presidential nominees are “friendlx toward Great Britain, and neither seems ready to follow President Wilson's lead in European affairs." Gov. Cox Is regarded by some papera as starting with a slight handicap. These papers express the opinion, however, that this handicap can be overcome by whirlwind campaign methods. The Times believes that the most damage to the Cox candidacy arises from the support of Tammany and Thomas Taggart. All the newspapers print long biographical sketches of Gov. Cox. COPS GIVE MAN LIMPING CURE ‘Leap for Liberty? Made by Alleged Gambler. An unidentified man made a sensational “leap for life” in the rear of Curtis Campbell's dry beer saloon at 901 Virginia avenue, last rflght. When the police raided an alleged poker game the man Jumped through a window. alighting in a barrel of bottles, which broke when he hit them. Jumping out of the barrel the man limped across the yard, but the police cured the limp with two revolver shots and the mau hurdled a rear fence and escaped. Sergt. Russell arrested Campbell on the charge of keeping a gambling house and W. I'owell. negro. 1514 Olive street, on the charge of visiting and gaming, it being alleged that Powell was the lookout. A deck of cards and $12.40 were captured by the police as evidence. American Legion Men to Meet Legislators A meeting wlll.be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Chamber of Commerce of representatives of the American Legion, the Marlon county delegation of senators and representatives with the legion memorial committee of the chamber. The bill for the -permanent memorial ! building which has been drafted by i Samuel Ashby, cnairman of the sub- | committee, will be gone over at that , time. L. C. Iluesman will preside at the ; meeting in the absence of Charles F. , Coffin, president of the Chamber of Commerce, who is in Paris at the International Chamber of Commerce convention.

Patent Lawyer Held in Conspiracy Case WASHINGTON July 7.—C. A. Snow, wealthy Washington patent attorney, was under arrest here today on a charge of conspiring to kill his wife, who divorced him two years ago. Edna P. Acker, wife of another patent attorney, and Hugh M. Langdon, ,Tr„ a chauffeur, were arrested with Snow who was freed on SIO,OOO bond. The arrests came two years after a sensational divorce case in which Snow, Vho is 73, and his wife, who Is more than thirty years younger, were the central figures. Get New Oil Well in Pike County Field PETERSBURG. Ind„ July 7.—The Indian Refining Company has made another successful oil strike in Pike county, having just completed a 150barrel well on the Hightower lease at a depth of 1,000 feet. Many new rigs are moving into this section, which is known as the Oatsville field, which promises to become the greatest oil field In the state. No. 1 well on the Hightower lease is still making about 200 barrels daily. MEETING DATE JULY 13. FORT WAYNE, Ind., July 7.—Tbe republican campaign will be officially opened in Allen county on Tuesday, July 13, with a ba’Bket picnic at Lakeside park. : The speakers for the occasion will be' Senator Watson, Warren T. McCray, can- 1 didate for governor, and Congressman Louis Fairfield.

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‘THIRD PARTY’ COMBINE READY Ford and LaFollette Suggested as Possible Entries. CHICAGO, July 7—Progressive elements, meeting here In so-called separate conventions Saturday and Monday, will confer Friday night on plans for launching a third party. It was stated at committee offices of the Forty-eight today. That the national labor party and the committee will amalgamate to place n presidential and vice presidential ticket In the field was considered “practlrally certain’’ today by A. W. Ricker, treasurer, and a member of the executive committee of the committee of forty-eight. Allen McCurdy, New York; J. A. H. Hopkins, national chairman, and A. W. Ricker, representing the committee of forty-eight, and Max S. Hayes, national chairman; F. J. Esper. secretary, and Duncan MacDonald. ’ Chicago, representing the nattonnl labor party, ore expected to attend the conference. CON NOMINATION NOT SATISFACTORY. “The nomination of Gov. Cox will be far from satisfactory," said Ricker. "He will be a very weak candidate west of the Mississippi. "The west will regard Cox ns a conservative democrat supported by the old machine composed of Taggart, Murphy and Brennan. “His nomination also makes Ohio a doubtful state. His selection makes the democrats much stronger in the east and much weaker in the west.” The committee of forty-eight will open its convention Saturday. The labor parties meet Monday. National committee chairmen will call both conventions to order. McCurdy, formerly a Presbyterian minister In New York City, will make the keynote speech. Hayes will act as temporary chairman for the labor party convention and probably make the keynote speech. Following the keynote speech and appointment of committees, the committee of forty-eight will adjourn until Monday, when the labor party opens its convention. WILL NOMINATE SOME CANDIDATES. “There will probably be some sort of an arrangement whereby both will nominate the same set of candidates,” said Ricker. Two thousand delegates are expected to attend both conventions. According to latest plans platforms to be adopted will contain no reference to prohibition. "It is a dead issue, as far as we are concerned," said Ricker. "It Is a law and there Is nothing for us to do.” Demand an Irish republic be recognised by this country and the United States reject the league of nations, will probably be contained In resolutions which are expected to be offered. A foreign relations plank will advocate democratization of the state department and demand that, access to state department papers be given the United States senate. Among those mentloucd as possible third party standard bearers are Sen-

Rivals in Whitehouse Races Since 1804 Presidential nominees since ISO! follow. 1804—Jefferson, Va.; Pinckney, S. C. 1808—Madison, Va.; Pinckney, S. ('. 1812—Madison, Va.; Clinton, N. Y. 1816—Monroe, Va.; King, N. Y. 1820 —Monroe, Va.; no opposition. 1824—-Jackson, Tenn.; J. Q. Adams, Mass. 1828 —Jackson, Tenn.; J. Q. Adams, 1032—Jackson, Tenn.; Clay, Ky. 1836—Van Buren, N. Y.. W. H. Harrison, O. 1840—Van Buren, N. Y.; W. H. Harrison. O. 1844—Polk, Tenn.; Clay, Ky. 1848— Taylor, La.; Cass, Mich. 1852—Pierce, N v H.; Cass, Mich. 1858—Buchanan, Pa.; Fremont, Cal. 1860—Douglas, III.; Breckinridge, Ky.; Lincoln, 111. 1864—McClellan, N. C.; Lincoln, 111. 1868 —Seymour, N. Y.; Grant, 111. 1872 —Greeley, N. Y.; Grant, 111. 1876 —Tilden, N. Y. ; Hayes, O. 1880—Hancock, Pa.; Garlield, O. 1884—Cleveland, N. Y.; Blaine, Me. 1888—Cleveland, N. Y.; Harrison, Ind. 1802—Cleveland, N. Y.; Harrlsou, Ind. 1806—Bryan, Neb.; McKinley, O. 1900—Bryan, Neb.; McKinley, O. 1004 —Parker, N. Y.; Roosevelt, N. Y. 1908—Bryan, Neb.; Taft, O. 1912—Wilson, N. J.; Taft, O. 1016—Wilson, N. J.; Hughes, N. Y. 1920—Cox, O.; Harding, O.

ator LaFollette, Frank P. Walsh. Gen. Plumb, Henry Ford, Gov. Frazier, Senator Robert L. Owen, Oklahoma; Eugene V. Debs, socialist.

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COUSIN OF T. R. RUNS WITH COX Member of ‘Great American’s’ Famil/ Shrewd Politician. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, fifth cousin of the late Col. Roosevelt, in ten years has run the gamut of democratic politics from state senator at Albany to his party’s nominee for vice president of the United States. He is now only 38 years old, born on Jan. 30, 1882 at Hyde Park, Dutchess county. New York, a descendant of one of the oldest families of the state. When he was only at the threshold of his political career friends and enemies alike recognized that he displayed qualities of leadership that were bound to make him a figure of national importance. His career in the state legislature of New York w’as a fight for clean politics and the riddance of ‘‘boss’’ rule. His appointment as assistant secretary of the navy in 1918 by President Wilson was a timely recognition of his proven ability and put the stamp of the administration’s approval on his public record. Os the same Dutch origin as his Illustrious cousin, the ex-president, the family came to America in 1548 and in later generations intermarried with Flemish, Scotch and Irish settlers of what is now Manhattan. He is the son of James and Sara Delano RooseveltIt was more than a hundred years ago that his branch of the family moved to Hyde Park, where the young nominee now resides with his family. Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt served his “prep" school days at Groton school. Thence he entered Harvard university, from which ho was graduated in 191 with the degree A. B. He then took his law course at Columbia law school and was admitted to the New York bar in 1907, his first experience as an active lawyer being gained in the offices of the firm of Marvin, Hooker & Roosevelt. Serving bis novitiate as managing clerk for three years, in 1910 he became partner In the firm with which he still is affiliated. His entrance into active political life ns one of the youngest aspirants for the legislature was what Is commonly called “an accident.” His district had sent a republican to the senate every term for twenty-eight years. WELL KNOWN IN CAPITOL CIRCLES. It was a foregone conclusion, and the democrats never pretended to put up much of a fight. In fact, nobody wanted the democratic nomination. Roosevelt, young, fearless and with an excellent reputatioi., was prevailed upon to run. He mad# a Cgb*. and he won. Many of bis contemporaries, in spite of his zeal and accomplishments, referred to him pleasantly as "the college boy." but when he led and won fights against cliques of old line politicians their smile was more thoughtful. On his appointment in March. 1913, as assistant secretary of the navy he resigned from the state senate and moved his residence to Washington, i He was a member of the Hudson-Ful-

ton celebration committee in 1909, of the Plattsburg centennial committee in 1913 and a member of the national commPtee of the Panama exposition in 1915. Mr. Roosevelt is greatly Interested in historical research and has for some time been engaged in compiling biographies of the early American naval com inanders.

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