Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
Delegates of Sixth District
q, Convention Assembled
in Newton.
is CHOSEN UNANIMOUSLY
Hon. Calvin Manning Named as Tenn
porary chairman-Judge J. c. Mitch.
ell Makes Nominating speeeh-Great
Enthusiasm Prevails.


Newton, July 16-(SpeciaD-H
orable John F. Lacey of Oskaloosa was
today nominated for the eighth time
as candidate for congressman from the
sixth congressional district by the re-
publicans assembled in convention in
this city. There was no delay in the
choice Of the delegates and the people
of the district was voiced when Major
Lacey was placed in nomination by a
unanimous vote of reclamation.
Cheers upon cheers broke forth from
the assemblage of delegates as the re-
suit of the vote was declared by the
chairman and amid the crys of Lacey,
Lacey" that broke forth from the con-
vention hail. and with an almost I'M
paralleled display of enthusiasm Con-
gresham Lacey was received as he
stepped forth to express to the dele
gates his appreciation for the contin-
ued honor that was thereby extended
to him and his gratitude for the loyal
support that has always been shown
him by the people of this district and
satisfaction for this manifestation OF
their continued support.
Ringing resolutions were adopted by
of President Roosevelt, the work of the
last congress, the efficiency of the
Iowa delegation in congress and espec-
iall ythe efforts of Congressman La
cey.
Convention Opens. q
Owing to the delay of the special
train from Oskaloosa there was no
morning session of the convention
held. AT 2 o'clock the delegates as
sembled in the convention hall and the
business of the convention was at that
time taken up. Hon. Calvin Manning
of Ottumwa was nominated as the
temporary chairman of the convention
and in response to this call made a
most stirring address in which he set
forth the questions of the state and
policies of The party in most happy
and eloquent manner. Mr.. Manning's
address will be found in full on Page
of the Courier.
Chas. X. Needham of Sigourney and
Chas. Scallcopp, of Brooklyn We're Sc
lected as secretaries of the conven-
ton.
Lacey Nominated.
Judge j. C. Mitchell of Ottumwa was
called upon to make the nominating
address and in placing the name of
Hon. John F. Lacey before the conven-
ton he paid most eloquent and de-
served tribute to the faithful and eff
ficient work, which has characterized
his congressional life during the past
years in which he has represented the
people of the Sixth district. There
were no other names brought before
the convention for it's consideration,
and with the voice as of one man the
delegates joined in extending the NOM
nation to Major Lacey. Judge Nit
chell's address will be found in full on
page 6.
Speech of Acceptance.
As Major Lacey arose to acknowl-
edge the acceptance of his nomination,
the applause, which had already been
most enthusiastic broke forth with re-
doubled intensity In his address Ma.
3.or Lacey expressed his great appreci-
ton Of the honor that had today been
tended to him by the republicans OF
IS district and in clear and mas.
I'll manner brought forth the is
.es of the day, as they concerned
not only the nation, but the people OF
this district Major Lacey's address
Is given in full on page 6.
Resolutions Adopted.
The republicans of this district took
occasion at this time to adopt resolu
lions most heartily endorsing the pol
icy of President Roosevelt in his ad
ministration of the national affairs
The work of the last congress was also
given the support of the republicans
of this district and the members Of
the Iowa delegation were each remem
bered in the resolutions for the able
manner in which they had aided in the
affairs of the national government.
Delegates Return.
The special train left at o'clock ov
or the Rock Island for Oskaloosa, bear
ing Congressman Lacey and many o
the delegates.