The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-05-27

being supported by these forces
against Remy and Judge Scion En-
loe of Danville, whose candidates.
were partnerships.
Cavins said he was not in the race.
IF the lightning strikes, though,
I'm here" he said. The forces ma
neuvering for revenge against Prose-
cutor Remy were positive his name
would be presented to the conven'
ton.
Cavins is the fifth man through
which it was attempted to get"
Remy. Clarence r. Martin, Indian
apolis attorney, rejected the support
of the forces" to make the race.
Robert n. Tracewell of Evans
Vile was brought out. He withdrew.
Elmer Hastins of Washington was
approached. He refused to run. His
brother, Judge Milton Hastings, at
first consented to make the race,
then withdrew.
The denomination or fall OF DR..
Henry n. Sherwood, superintendent
of public instruction, was of special
concern because it was said to indi-
cate whether Governor Ed Jackson
would be reduced further in rank as
a party leader. Jackson has taken
firm stand for Sherwood, who is
considered a supporter Of the county
unit system of school control.
Arthur II. Hines Of Richmond
who has the backing Of the Indiana
Township Trustees Association
against Sherwood and Charles w.
Miller, Elkhart, Wednesday night
issued a statement declaring his be-
lief that the superintendent should
not concern himself with the county
unit system. The township trustees
are eager to maintain their control
of school affairs. other candidates
are Leroy Fair, Terre Haute, and
Robert Phillips, Lafayette.
Senator James E. Watson arrived
in indianapolis at 6:45 a. M, sew
eral hours after the ticklish ques-
tions Of the State platform planks
were settled.
Samuel r. Artman, public service
commission member, and Clarence
r. Martin, Indianapolis attorney
were waging a close struggle for
Judge of Supreme Court, Third dis
trict. Martin has the support OF the
progressive" element and many
chieftains were urging his nomina-
ton to draw votes they fear might
go Democratic. Judge Theophilus j.
Mol. Indianapolis, and Omer Is.
Ratclif, Covington, were the other
candidates.
William c. Mcmahon and Alonzo
l.. Nichols are unapposed for judges
Of Appellate Court. Second district.
Several thousand delegates and
party workers gathered at the hall
early to insure a place to sit or
stand.
The large room had been prepared
with a thorough G. o. p. setting.
Huge flags and festoons of red,
white and blue draped all parts Of
the room. About the four sides were
pictures of Republican Presidents,
while overhanging the stage was
small painting OF President Coolidge.
John w. Reisinger prepared the hall
for the convention.
The indianapolis Military Band
played as the delegations took their
places on the convention floor.
The main floor was reserved for
delegates, but there was barely
enough room for the 1905 men and
women to squeeze in the seats.
Under the picture of Coolidge was
the stage filled with veterans OF G..
o. p. campaigns of past decades.
The speakers platform. above the
stage. was occupied by the Re-
publican Senators from Indiana,
Governor Jackson, state Chairman
Walb. state officials, and other
dignitaries. Eighteen chairs had
been placed on the platform.
Loud Speakers
The 'ords Of the speakers were
amplified by loud speaking devices
suspended over the stage. and a re-
Law announcer in a tour at the rear
center of the hall aided In conveying
the remarks made from floor to the
speakers stand and in informing the
recording clerks of the vote an
nouncements.
The clerks were to man a battery
Of adding machines in a booth at the
left of the speakers stand. The
press stand was located at the right
of the stand.
Although Harry Fenton, Republic
an State committee secretary. had
prepared all arrangements in clock
work style, the committee took no
chances on accidents to delegates.
The committee received liability in.
surance policy of 100000 to cover