Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 36, Number 66, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 April 1904 — The Congressional Convention. [ARTICLE]

The Congressional Convention.

Hon. E D. Crumpaeker. of Valparaiso, was renominated for Congress by the Republicans of the Tenth district at LaPurte, Tuesday Judge Crumpacker was unable to be present at the convention owing io the press of some important legislation at the capital demanding his personal a teution. The convention was held at Liy's Opera House. Every county was represented by good sized delegations. Tne convention was called to order by Chairman Laporte county. Hon- George P. Hayward, of Lafayette, was selected as chairman and E Htor Harry Stroh tn, of the Kentla id Enterpri e secretary. Nomination for Congressman were then called for and the name « e E D. Crumpaoker, of Valparaiso, the present incumbent was placed in nomination by Appellate Judge Wiley, of Benton county. There were no seconding speeches. In voting for Congressman Orumpaoker’s nomination all the delegates arose to their feet. A letter was read from Mr. Crumpaoker, regretting his inability to be pre-

jent/fc l - R?C, Vanatta. of Fowler, and F R. Carson of Michigan City, were elected as delegates to the Nutionel Convention. Alternates, Harry Strohm, Kent-li-id, and Fremont Good wine, of Williamsport. Presidential elector, A. K Sill, Monticello. Alt nominations were made by

acolhtnution. President Rjoaevelt’e adminisiratiou and the State administration were endorsed. The c invention also endorsed Hanly for governor and Storms for secretary of elate.

Hon. J. F. Hanly of Lafayette, addressed the convention and was given an ovation. He was the hero of the convention. A love feast followed and the convention was addressed by candidates for stfitc r ffiaes. 1 car 1 jtd of 3200 U lbs sugar and J ctfr salt reoeiv d this week. Chicago Bargain Store.