Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 101, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 April 1914 — WILL R. WOOD IS NAMED FOR CONGRESS [ARTICLE]

WILL R. WOOD IS NAMED FOR CONGRESS

Unanimously Nominated by Ro* publicans at Valparaiso—Will O. Thomas Withdrew.

(Special to The Republican.) Valparaiso, Ind, April 28, 1914. At the Tenth District convention held here today, State Senator Will R. Wood, of Lafayette was unanimously nominated by .Republicans as their candidate for Congress. Will O. Thomas, of Monticello, withdrew from the race after reaching here and learning that the delgates were so largely for Wood. • A special train from Lafayette brought 150 delegates and boosters, largely wearing Wood ribbons, a bright red badge with the word “Wood” in large typa The Wood sentiment was strong in the delegates from Tippecanoe Warren, Benton, Lake Newton and Porter, being practically unanimous for him. White and Jasper counties would have supported Thomas, although Senator Wood was the choice of many of the delegates. Senator Wood delivered a ringing speech that was indicative of the spirited campaign he will wage for election. It is said to have been one of the best conventions held In this district for many years, and great enthusiasm was shown, success being predicted for the republican party in the election this fall. Senator Wood has been making a quiet, but effective, campaign. He has attended a number of republican love feasts in the district and has made a large number of friends by his pleasing personality, energetic manner and great interest in the welfare of the party he represents. He is "a popular man in every part of the district. The quiet manner in which he has conducted his campaign has avoided making enemies and he has been gaining strength every day since he entered the race. Senator Wood is in every way fitted for this position and should have your vote next fall.