Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-09-09
Their Resolutions CompIimented by
Visiting Pennsylvania.
Glimpse at the Candidates and Review of the
Contests For Representative.

The convention of Summit county
Democrats was concluded Saturday
evening in the same harmonious and
enthusiastic manner in which business
was conducted throughout the day. 1t
will go down in history as one of the
most satisfactory and dignified con-
ventions Summit county Democrats
have ever held, everything done meet
ing with the approval of all in attend
ance While there were contests for
the nominations for Representative
they We're not conducted with bitter
or selfish rivalry, leaving no reason
able cause for dissatisfaction over the
result These We're the only contests.
all other nominations being made by
acclamation.
At first the convention balloted for
all four candidates-John A. Wintrode
and ex-Representative Chas. w. Kem-
Russell, Cuyahoga Falls, and J. w.
Frank, Farlawn--but it was found i'm
practicable to continue in this way, as
the convention desired to select one
candidate from Akron and the other
from one of the country districts. Af-
ter two ballots had been taken without
result, the convention began voting for
the Akronp candidates. "On4 the first
ballot Messrs. Wintrode and Kempel
each received Al votes, but in the Sec
ond Mr.. Wintrode was given AZ and
Mr. Kempel 35, the former being nom
mated. In selecting candidate from
the country districts, Mr.. Russell was
named OH the first ballot He recelv-
cd IL 1-6 votes and Mr.. Frank 50 SO.
This ended the work of the conven-
ton, and it was announced that the
committeeman would meet in Akron
Saturday, Sept. ii, to organize the
County Executive committee. Attor-
ney W. L. Snyder is talked of as sue
cessor to Chairman S. G. Rogers.
Before the convention adjourned At
torney NJ. J. Conry, of Scranton, Pa,
who was here visiting MI John T.,
Spellman, was called upon for remarks.
He admitted that he came from Il state
in which the Democrats are usually
defeated by majority OF 100000 or
so, and said that he had enjoyed him
self in observing the harmony exist
ing among Summit County Democrats,
and the splendid manner in which then
convention was conducted. More
particularly he said, do | compli-
ment you upon the resolutions you
have adopted. They We're carefully
and honestly prepared, taking Il posi-
tive stand ON principles of true Dcmoc,
racy and denouncing in courageous
manner the Inconsistencies and selfish.
ness of the present administration
most heartily endorse every stand TAX
en- In them. What the Democrats OF
this county should be most careful OF
is loyalty to the principles of true
Democracy. as founded by Jefferson
and Jackson and carried forward by
that peerless American and represen
tative of the common people, VIM. Jen
nings Bryan. The essence of Democ
racy, is Justice, and its object, Pro
gress. If these are established beyon,
doubt and maintained this Natiol
will shine as the richest jewel in th
diadem of nations"
The remarks of Mr.. Conry were ap
p!auded vigorously, and many person
invited him to return to Akron late
in the fall and deliver an address.
GLIMPSE AT CANDIDATES..
The candidates selected by the cor
vention will receive the united supper
of the Summit county Democrac,
Each, when nominated, arose an
thanked the convention for its conf
dence and the honor conferred, an
promised to do his best to obtain tn
election and serve the people wei
After the convention there was muc
handshaling with the candidates, a
of whom were promised vigorous SUI
port Following is brief glimpse d
the various candidates
John A. Wintrode. selected from til