Rensselaer Republican, Volume 22, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 December 1889 — REED ELECTED SPEAKER. [ARTICLE]

REED ELECTED SPEAKER.

The Republican congressional caucus was called to order, Saturday noon, by Secretary McClomas. Mr. Henderson, of Illinois, was elected chairman. There were 165 members present The result of the first ballot for the speakership was: Reed, 78; McKinley, 89; Cannon, 23; Burrows, 10; Henderson, 16. Another ballot vas immediately taken. It resurtedTn Reed receiving 86 votes, thus securing the nomination. The second ballot was: Reed, 86; McKinley, 86; Cannon, 19: Burrows, 15; Henderson, 9. McPherson, of Pennsylvania, was nominated for Clerk of the House, and A. J. Holmes, of lowa, Ser-gcant-at Arms. Mr. Reed has been a mem ber of Congress since 1877. Wheat, of Wisconsin, was nominated sot Postmaster. Charles. Adams, of Maryland fo r Doorkei per, and Rev. C. B. Ransdel, for Chaplain. The auhools to the Fort Wayne Catholic diocese are taught by 177 teachers and art attended by 7,‘M) pupils.