Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 August 1912 — GOV. MARSHALL IS NOTIFIED [ARTICLE]

GOV. MARSHALL IS NOTIFIED

Chief Executive of Indiana Hears of His Nomination for the VicePresidency. Indianapolis, Aug. 20.—The news that he has been nominated for vicepresident of the United States was officially broken to Gov. Thomas R. Marshall by Judge Alton B. Parker this afternoon. Samuel M. Ralston, Democratic candidate for governor, introduced Judge Parker as chairman of the notification committee. All Democratic governors, state (Chairmen and national committeemen had been invited to attend the notification ceremonies and a large number were present. The program opened with a luncheon for the visitors at the Denison hotel at noon. At two o’clock they were taken to the state fair grounds, where the notification ceremonies took place. After delivering his speech of acceptance, Governor Marshall entertained the visitors at the Country club. 1