Evening Star Newspaper, April 9, 1933, Page 5

MRS.GANN RECALL HOOVER'S ELECTION Curtis Gave G. 0. P. Warn- ing Against “Putting Party on Defensive.” This is the eighth of a series of daily articles in_which Mrs. Dolly Gann, sister of Charles Curtis, Vice President in the Hoover adminis- tration, is giving reminiscences of her interesting experiences in poli- tics and society in Washington. BY DOLLY GANN, My brother Charles, my husband Billy and I arrived in Kansas City for the Republican NationaleConvention of 1928 the Sunday before it opened. With us was my niece, Leona, Mrs. Knight. She and 1 stayed at the home of Mrs. Jacob L. Loose, while Billy went with Charles to the Curtis headquarters in the Hotel Muehlebach. Mrs. Loose had an interesting house party, including advocates of the various presidential candidates. Helen Cannon, daughter of Uncle Joe Cannon, was supporting former Gov. Frank O. Low- den.. Secretary and Mrs. Jardine were for Herbert Hoover. Other guests were Senator James E. Watson of Indiana, active for his own candidacy, and Mrs. Watson. We were fight-to-the-finish foes in the convention, but all good friends under Mrs. Loose's roof. MIrs. Loose is one of the most experienced entertainers I know. Leona, her brother Harry and myself : were the handy lieutenants at the Muehlebach, receiving visitors, running hither and thither among the delegates. As the convention crowds gathered there was seeming confidence among con- testants in.the presicential race, but no certainty. The Hoover people had ar- rived early and were the most numer- ous. Publicly they proclaimed satis- faction over the situation; privately they were not so sure. Gov. Lowden’s followers counted heav- fly on the agricultural States, and also, Lowden was thought to be the alter ego of Gen. Charles G. Dawes. Many delegates favored Lowden because they thought he should have been the nomi- nee at Chicago in 1920. Senator Watson hed the support of the Indiana delegation, and a few more because of his popularity. Everybody likes Jim Watson. He has been a familiar figure at conventions, on the stump, and at the Capitol in Washing- ton ever since I can remember. Senator Guy D. Goff led the West | | ANDREW MELLON (left) amd WILLIAM S. VARE. Mrs. Dolly Gann writes of how Vare beat Mellon to announcing Pennsylvania for the Hoover nominatiom. % He answered that he was not ses the vice presidency and that when he announced his candidacy for the presi- dency, it was_ that AII:::: he wanted. Finally the Hoover lers D! that if he would accept there Wm practically no opposition. Having all his life believed in party regularity, brother at last agreed. The ballot was almost unanimous. Charles had 1052 votes, Gen. Dawes, 13; Hanford MacNider, 19. Brother received this message from Calvin Coolidge: “The report has just reached me of your nomination for Vice President. “The long service which has made you the leader of the Senate has given you a knowledge of affairs and of par- liamentary law such as is by few. “To the gratitude I have always felt for your help to me I now my best wishes for your success in your new office.” The result of the election was almost as much a foregone conclusion as in 1920 and 1924, Hoover-Curtis ticket received 444 electoral votes and the Democratic nominees 87, (Tomorrow—Inauguration Day, 1929.) (Copyright. 1933, by North American News- Daper Alliance, Tnc. and Doily Gann. AT e 30 GIRLS IN RECITAL Chace-Shafer Program to Be Held Virginia delegation, which he had be- hind him in addition to many delegates favorable to Gen. Dawes yet opr%med to Gov. Lowden. Mr. Goff was the most militant aspirant. Brother’s Candidacy. tober. He knew President Coolidge not only would not be a candidate, but would refuse the nomination even if drafted. I was m excited over brother’s announcement and it occurred to me Charles should have the formal indorsement of leading . I went to Topeko and tele- honed our old friend, Chief Justice illam A. Johnston, of the Supreme Court. He and all the other members of the court, Senator Capper and many more leaders in politics gave me strong indorsements for publication. To' work for my own brother’s candi- dacy was the greatest joy of my life. felt” that if Grandmother Curtis could have looked ‘down from her celestial |.road. height and beheld her grandson & can- didate for President, -her heart would overflowed. I know mine did. No thrill approaching it had T ever experi= enced. It was the climax of my hopes and aspirations.” That- they were not realized is beside the point. This con- vention upon which the greatest drama of my life was being played, whether ‘we won or lost. e the Hoover prospects were the talk of the country, we had high . ‘Mr. Hoover's great reputation, acquired in war times and since, gave him an advantageous position, but he was a newcomer in politics. It was pointed out that while he had done brilliant war work, he had had no political ex- perience, and he was said to be unfa- miliar with the processes of legislation. In addition, many old line Republicans were loath to give him preference over one who hlldr\vnrked faithfully for the party nearly forty years. With no intention of endangering Republican harmony, we put up a real t from the Curtis camp. Some Hoover supporters sought to eliminate other candidates, particularly Curtis, by circulating stories that these candi- dates were not in earnest, but in reality were hoping for the vice presidency. Upon his arrival, brother issued a state- ment which hit back at the Hoover on- slaught, and while it did not mention Hoover by name, it evidently struck home, as the stories about the vice presidency stopped abruptly. In this statement Charles said the Republicans could not afford to nominate a candi- date who would put the party “on the defensive from the day he is named.” It was thought Secretary Mellon would control the Pennsylvania delega- tion and largely dominate the conven- tion. He preceded the delegation, which came by special train. Caucus Ended Curtis’ Hopes. ‘What happened while the train was on the way we never learned. But to our amazement Willlam S.. Vare of Philadelphia announced he Avould vote 2 majority of Pennsylvania’s delegation for Hoover. A caucus of the Pennsyl- vanians was held and, on motion of Mr. Mellon, it was decided to cast the State’s vote for Hoover. This practically ended the hopes of Lowden, Watson, | Goff and Curtis. P An’ amusing incident was the ap- pearance of Col. Theodore Roosevelt at a dinner given for Charles by the Trav- eling Men’s National Association. Young Teddy was a member of the association and @ strong Hoover supporter. He | was invited as a personal friend of brother's and was called upon to speak Later he hurried to a Hoover meeting in the same building. We heard they refused to admit him because he had been at our party. They thought he had flopped to Curtis. When the nomination of Mr. Hoover had been settled in the convention over- tures were made to my brother to be- come a candidate for Vice President. s $2.50 Weekly Pays for This American Radiator Co. Hot Plant Installed Complete in Give ‘the House a New “Deal” Buy a mnew hot-water plant NOW—this price includes 17-in. Boiler, 6 Radiators, 300 ft. Radiation. As low as $2.50 weekly pays for it—3 years to settle bill. April 19. ‘Thirty Washington girls will take part | dogs. in the Spring recital of Marian Chace and Lester Shafer and their dance group at the Central High School audi- torfum, April 19, at 8:45 p.m. The re- cital is _sponsored by the Community Center Department, ‘The program calls for solo and group dances Anudm lml:lledievll Nb:.lllet““lflll Presf Victor ro- vide the music. 5 Deaths Reported. Michelo Cecero. 81, 60 K st. Benjamin Myers, 80, United States Sol- diers’ Home Hospital. and Infirm. AW Slis es H. O'Dell. 66, St. Elizabeth's ‘Bol- nd Naval Hospital. Margaret T. Wallace, 51, 2660 Wootley mes C. Davenport, 50, National Home- 1l Ji opal ) Wilson . Goher. 49, 1352 Longfellow st. ison 8. Coni . 1382 s Mary ‘Beile Scanion, 45, 4207 12th $h Mary Eliz Duffey, libley He Andy McQuire, "‘}{) new Clm’llt!al'glltm. p".:fthur McKenny, 80, St. Elizabeth's e Leander Hayes 67. Freedmen'’s Hospital rge Edward 66, 321 T st. Albert Jenifer. Daniel Thomas, 59. Preedmen's, Hospital. . nith Campbell, 55, 42 Porter Landy Smith. 54 Freedmen's Hospital. pySlarence Lyons,” 52, 8. Elizabeth's Hos- Betty Gant, 51. Gallinger Hospital. Edwa: Love 50, 448 N st. st. . 37, 35, ‘olumbia_rd. eedmen’s Hospital. Gallinger Hospital. Minor Kerr, Births Reported. Clyde R. and Ruth Somers. gi doy ane Ina McVean. girl. Robert. nd Bessie Tuttle. boy. Emil and Mary Larson. & Joseph P. and Pauline Abrahams, boy. Clarence G. and Catherine Jensen. boy. lliam H.' and Anne France. boy. Irving and girl. Dorothy Chase. Lawrence and Blanche Keily. bo William Roakes, 60, United States | B rl. Alfreda McAnnich, sirl. a - PARADE T0 FEATURE KENNEL CLUB SHOW Champions to Ride in Floats From Almas Temple to Auditorium. A parade of champions, including more than 50 winners in previous shows, will be the principal event of the fourth annual National Capital Kennel Club Dog Show to be held in the Washing- ton Auditorium April 21 and 22. Approximately 600 Shriners, a Shriners’ band and floats carrying the champion dogs will parade from the Almas Temple to the Auditorium on the second night of the show and the king and queen of the champions will be named. According to Joseph O'Hare, president of the Kennel Club, the most prominent dog owners and breeders throughout the United States and from several foreign countries and officials in diplomatic and Government circles here have entered Mr. O'Hare~sald the closing. date for entries has been extended through sporting breeds, cik1 prises 1o wm breeds, terrier breeds, toy breeds and non-sporting breeds will be awarded on. the closing day. Mr. O'Hare will present the Kennel Club trophy to awarded for skillful handling of dogs. The show will open at 9 a.m. and continue until 10 pm. on both days. dging will commence at 10:30 Marriage Licenses. rt_ Howard, 27, Navy Yard and E. Grouchy, 26, 1514 17th st W. Salisbury. Y. and Coiumbia C...Jacob George, 30, 5015 Csthedral d Nangy R. Mowiy, 24, 625 Farra- Rev. G, E_ Lenski ). Mechanic Falls, ., and helder. New Am T AR Wiiitecr, 28, and Mary A enry W. Wiitlinger. 29, 3y A Ressler, 20, both of New York City; Rev. J. L. Cole. D P 29. Waynesville, d © M Robe: Marion Ithaca. N. 2022 Lancaster, hia, and lda L. L Mc- and Harel Cook, Va.; Rev. A. F. re. Wilbur 22. and Josephine Rissi, 32, both of Baltimore; Rev. H. M. Jamés A. Brooks. 22, and Audrey M. . both of Richmond,” Va.: Rev. {' Dubham. Philip K. Hall 24, and M. Winifred Jongs. 24, both of Philadeiphia; Rev. John ‘L. Riker. 68, and Loulse P. Curry, 58. both of Harrodsburg, Ky.. Rev. George L. O. Harris, , 1531 Vermont and Margaret Grimes, 18, 1732 12th * oosatio Parines. B ahd Sabina O atio Parinas. 3w s §0an 50, bt "ot ‘Riverdate, Md: Rev Prancis 8. Firkins, 27, Navy Yard, and jeanor L. Marshall, 27. 1614 17th s W. Salisbury. Harold ‘West. 38, Heckler. 22, Lansdale, Dougle. John B. 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Delegates from ‘every State in the Union, representing 13,000 members of the organization, will attend the ses- sions, which will continue through ‘Thursday, the 20th. Follo the last business meeting, on Thursday afternoon, the delegates will go to the White House to call on Mrs. Roosevelt. Later on they will at- tend a dance at the Congresstonal Club. Annuzl Report to Be Heard. The opening sessioh will' be featured by an address by the national president, Mrs. Josiah A. Van Orsdale, who also will submit her annual report. Plans for the various meet; been completed by the charge of arrangements, co of Mrs. Frank Ray, Mrs. Charles S. Groves and Mrs. John* . Except at the ing - session, the Children will have the principal roles in the convention. Sfiukm will include Mrs. William Russell Magna, represent- ing the National Daughters of the have American Revolution; Mrs. Groves, the | tery. District Daughters of the American Revolution; Frederick Millspaugh, Na- tional Sons of the American Revolution; Maj. Gen. Amos A. Fries, District Sons of the American Revolution, and Rev. Thomas Green, Sons of the Revolution. Tomb to Be Considered. The second day’s sessions will be de- voted largely to reports on the various projects undertaken by the organization, including erection of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the Revolution. Sightseeing will feature the last day’s program, a trip to Mount Vernon being one of the events scheduled. There the delegates will hear Mrs. Eleanor Wash- ington Howard, the last living person born at Mount Vernon, tell of Washing- ton’s youth. MRS. SANGER TO SPEAK Will Address Council of Jewish Women Thursday. Mrs. Margaret Sanger will speak on “Birth Control and the Federal Laws”" at a meeting of the Council of Jewish ‘Women Thursday at 2:15 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. The meeting will be opened by a prayer led by Mrs. Alex Kaufman. A musical program will be participated in by Mrs. Edwin Hahn and Mrs. Fannie Mae Henbest, Mrs. I. Greenbaum, Mrs, Arthur Neuman and Mrs. Henry Jaffe will be hostesses. FAVORS WORN TROUSERS Oklahoma Attorney General Ap- proves Garments “With Seat Out.” OKLAHOMA CITY, April 8 () — Trousers “with the seat out” are not banned at the Oklahoma capitol. At- torney General J. Berry King says so. Came a letter to King today: “It has been reported to me that you would talk to an old farmer even if the seat of his pants was out. I am writing you, for I am thus equipped.” Wrote King in reply: “You can be sure we wouldn't have many to talk to these days if we didn't overlook such equipment.” Named Special Officers. LEESBURG, Va., April 8 (Special) 4 . W. Bosher and Gerald Gochnauer have been appointed special county officers by Judge J. R. H. Alexander. FLYING ANTS (T ermites) mas N-?l’-i:ra':um‘" PROGRAM OF D.A.R. CONGRESS DECIDED Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen Will Speak at Sessions. By the Assoclated Press. Mrs. Russell William Magna, presi- dent general of the Daughters of the American Revolution, yesterday an- nounced the program of the forty-sec- ond congress, opening April 17, listing as speakers both Frances Perkins, first ‘woman in the cabinet, and Ruth Bryan Owen, slated to be first woman min- ister abroad. Much _interest attaches to the ap- pearance’ of Secretary of Labor Perkins, since as a cabinet officer she adminis- ters the immigration laws in which the daughters have taken a special in- terest. Mrs. Owen served as chairman of the Program Committee and will appear in in | that capacity. " Other speakers will be Secretary of Agriculture HenryflL ‘Wallace, Senator ‘Tom of Massachusetts, will have charge of me- morial ceremonies at Arlington Cem ? ' COMMITTEE FOR TRADES CONGRESS TO CONVENE Plans for Housing Delegates Com- ing Here Next Month Will Be Considered. ‘The local ments Committee for the Continental Congress on Eco- nomic Reconstruction, to be held here May 6 and 7, will meet tomorrow night in the Hamilton Hotel to consider plans to house the delegates, Marx Lewis, sec- retary of the National Arrangements Committee, announced yesterday. ‘The congress has been called to work cut an economic program whicth will embody the wishes of farm and labor organizations and to push this program in_every section of the country. The call for the meeting was signed by 200 farm, labor and Socialist leaders. Among the signers were Norman Thomas, So- cialist candidate for President in 1932 and Daniel W. Hoan, mayor of Mil- waukee. EASTER DANCE SLATED Congress Members to Attend Rhode Island Fete. ‘MeNbers of Congress and their wives will attend an Easter dance to be held by the Rhode Island State Society at the Wash: n Hotel April 17. 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