Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 38, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 March 1906 — THE CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION. [ARTICLE]

THE CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.

Hon. E. D. Crumpacker, of Valparaiso, received his sixth sue cessive nomination to Congress from this district, at Lafayette, Thursday. There was no opposition whatever, and his j nomination by acclamation was a foregone conclusion. The convention broke all records for the expedition in which it did its work. It met at 1.30 p. m. and adjourned just 11 minuteslater, and fully a third of that time was spent in cheering for the nominee. Hon. Henry W. Marshall, of La fayette, the district chairman, called the convention to order, and was made permanent chairman. C. K. Mavity, editor of the Lafayette Courier, was secretary. The nominating speech was made by A. K. Sills, of Montice’lo, after which the nomination was made unanimously, by acclamation. Mr. Crumpaoker was not present at the convention, and in tact has never attended any convention at which he has been nominated, except the first. He sent a letter, however, which was read to the convention, and very favorably received. The letter was of great interest to all * Republicans, and though pretty long, is published in another column. Some resolutions were adopted recommending John W. Dyer, of Hammond, for state treasurer, Fran < Doran, of LaPorte, for state auditor, and Judge J. M. Rabb, of Warren county, for Appellate Judge.