Evening star., 1928-06-15
BIC CROWD ROUSED
BY FAIR DELEGATES.
Two Make Speeches Second
inu Nominations of Hoover
and Curtis.
HY MARTHA DALRYMPLE,
Associated Press stan Writer.

KANSAS CITY, June 10 A1.--Womel
crashed the political game in deat
earnest during the early hours of tn
lengthy nominating session of the Re
publican convention last night.
Important feminine political figure
that have been determining factors il
n1sny of the midnight conferences il
stuffy hotel rooms let fly their dignit!
and Led delegations in the two STAN
pedes for Hoover and Curtis.
TWO Of them reasSumed their seriou.
naien however, and stepped upon tht
platform to voice their seconds to tht
nominations of the two men. Un'
troubled by the binding glare of the
photographers lights that were directed
upon her as she took her place before
tile speakers stand, Mrs. Christine
Bradley South o. Kentucky in clear
loud tone told the world that the
women were behind Hoover.
MicrophoneS Are Lowered.
Her diminutive stature necessitsted
within range of her mouth. but it didn't
bother her She stepped smilingly Ia
one side and graciously accepted the
applause that accompanied her ap-
rearance as the concession TO her
height was made.
Her closely cropped head bobbed en-
phatically and her slim, small hands
waved broadly as she sought to tell
Just what Kentucky, and particularly
Kentucky women, thought Of their can
didate. She wore simple white two
piece sport frock
Mrs. H. j. Cornwell OF St. John.
Kans. alternate. made the first address
seccnding the nomination Of Senator
Curtis. Taller, broader than Mrs
South. the microphones had to come
up again
Her gown was of plain tan crepe
6e chine, in startling contrast to the
many formal, brilliant gowns that were
parading about the floor and in the
corridors of Convention Hall.
Mrs. WiIlebrandt Active.
On the floor womanhood was in tur-
mon during the long demonstration
for the Commerce Secretary and Kansas
Senator Mabel Walker Willebrandt,
chairman Of The resolutions committee,
delegate from California and one Of
Hoover's most ardent workers. forgot
the compogure and sureness with which
she addressed the convention on We'd
neSday. picked up a flag and led the
yelling California delegation on its
cheering way through the aisles.
After the IS minute demonstration
she returned 70 her seat in the Cali
fornia section and initiated a great
business Of backslapping, handclasping
end general wkoopee. Even the large.
perfect waves OF her simply dressed
hair became bit disarranged and 1t
took several pats Of a trembling hand
70 put 1t in order
Little Mrs. Poly Tfncller. wife Of
the Kansan who made the nominating
address for Senator Curtis, presented
D striking contrast t0 her 2ee-poind
itzsband Al she took part In the aisle
fri the rnadi1ouse outburst that greeted
the suxom "Poly's" appearance on the
platform.
Curtis Daughter There.
From the strictly Hoover delegation
from Rhode Island came brave. slim
Tcure 20 Join IN the Curtis demongtra-
ton II was Mrs, Le0rla Curtis knight,
daughter Of the Kansas candidate and
a member of the Eastern delegation.
During the Hoover enthusiasm she was
the orly member Of her delegation TO
remain In the section, demure little
figure in ar all-wi1ite costume
When her father was being acclaimed
she entered the lists carrying a tiny
flag. AS she returned 10 her delegation
several Of the men informally slapped
her upon the back IN sincere eongratu-
lztiOn
Mrs. Ruth Hanna Mccormick. candi-
date for Congress from Illinois and one
NJ Loxden's hardest workers. had been
xcE1eduied 70 make an address second
ing her candidates nomination, but the
former governors withdrawal left her
without public appearance before the
convention.
Talk in the illinois ranks Of efforts
made 10 have Mrs. McCorngick's name
nut up for the vice presidential nomi-
nation led her 10 explain that several
of the leaders had asked her permission.
WIN Run for Congress.
"Eut I felt that I could really do
somefhln9 more for the women Of this
country II I just devoted myself 10 the
business Of getting elected 70 Congress, "
she said,
Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth occu-
pied strategic position directly behind
Chairman Moses chair during both seS-
siors yesterday and last night. Moses
end several of the speakers frequently
conferred with her during the pro-
eeeoingS.
TFe two demonstrations Of the eve
ming we're no respectoTs Of persons, fer
every socially a. well as politically
yYomlnert woman of the convention was
seen to enter the noisy accl2n1ationg IN
some way or another Mrs jacob l.
TIgeGe, Official hostess Of the convention
SAT- very straight IN her box. . broad
smile On her fare as she eeFeu10nio1gls
waved an American flag IN each hand
during excitement for Senator Curtis
Mrs r. f. Gam, sister Of CilYtigg and
. guest ~ Mrs, f<Scge, sat beside her
hostess and grtnned broadly a. t1e
passing g1ppoyteYs ss they passed In
Inc aisle below the boz.
Mls4 Batter Keeps Eusy.
Miss Sarah H. Butler, daughter Of Dr
Nicholas Murray Butter. and an alter
nate from Rev York, ran fFsntlczIis
40 and down the aisle near her dele.
CATION when Hover sentiment waE Al
tts height
Asre. WoFtnlngton Scranton. nevis
elected national oon1miiteewonan from
Pennsylvania, proudly bore the Penn
Fygysglts standard a. ghe IeA. tse dele.
gsttgn Ia tt1s Goor parade foT Hoover
Mrs EffAe Esston ~ the Csilfornis
dslsgstiog. 9ei1 the fort 81 t1e state
section ws93lf her Do~delegatee ngafcilet
ste1a the hooF ~ the hall She sn1iieG
broadly - she led the yeIls and Yayst
her hands oRfK f@eF siiveTv white head
The fsEntoD note ~ the evening 81
sim seNFggsd f0 he informal Summer eve
ring wear. tippIgh variations 0cHurfe'
In tlas line ~ sport froeks &nd tailHes
business suits 4 surprising uUugber o
DsYe. fyysdeKe6 arms DesDoke the for
ndsfitg With which Republican g0mei
soaas5ef their convention duties.
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