Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-10-14
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Mrs. Alma Bean Loving
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Mrs. Alma Bean Loving

jim LawtOn, the present mayor
by his clean, quiet business-like
administration and his refusal to
parley or bargain with crooked
politicians had made himself ex-
ceedingly unpopular with the boss
es, SO his regime was attacked. He
was bombared with every dirty
political trick known, but Lawton
was a fighter and John Stuart was
finding him All opponent of ability.
Jarvis Dillon. disappointed In
not getting Fred Prescott to with
draw from the race for state sena-
tor had decided TO battle il out 10
a finish. Representatives from the
Truman for-senatOr camp were
interviewing personally every Me-
gro OF citing age 10 be found in the
city. Each district was combed
thoroughly. and things seemed To
be coming along fine. There was
not a black mark 10 be found
against Hayes Truman.
Prescott however. was known
for having business reputation
that was not overly scrupulous.
Clara and her group Of ladies
were also doing their share IN
arousng the Negroes to keen race
pride.
So the meeting bid fair to be
we'll attended.
People were aroused as never
before. They were waking up.
Would fancy oratory win over
common sense? II remained TO be
seen.
The largest auditorium in the
city was packed to capacity The
largest single political gathering
ever known in the history of city.
Standing room was ar premium.
The spacious hall carried holt
day dress. Buntinghad been used
extensively. American flags were
everywhere. Two bands were alter
mating in furnishing the music for
the evening The glow of thou
sands OF mazda lights played over
the brilliant throng. The citys best
people mingled with the lower
strata OF society. All races. all
creeds. were there. All interested
i'm one thing. good government. All
wanting To choose the best men
for public office. The good people
wanting clean government. The
racket bosses wanting the regime
bes suited TO their needs.
Mother McNeal's wan face wore
a look OF pleasure and excitement
as she watched the increasing
crowd. Smiling at friends she
knew she laughed softly. and
unused Il guess they wonder what
an old woman would want az a
political meeting." She felt light
, hearted and was even "A little gay
Clara worried and wondered il
. mothers lightness OF manner wa.
assumed or real. A myriad o
- thoughts raced through her MIN
as she watched her mother closely
:, but her face carried a serene anC
child-like look. Clara turned and
caught the gaze of the nurse on the
other side OF mother. Mrs. Tabor
nodded that everything seemed TO
be all right, so Clara's fears were
lquited Mother seemed 10 be en-
joying it all.
ON the stage were the men 10 be
chosen. Clara momentarily forgot
her fears for her mother in her
pride in Jarvis. Always COM
handing figure with his deep. ear
nest eyes and thick gray hair, his
. personality tonight seemed to
scintillatc.
Every one knew that if Hayes
Truman won. the victory would
rest partly on the broad shoulders
OF Jarvis Dillon. who was fighting
every step of the way for the man
he earnestly believed was needed
at the capital for the good OF the
Negro race. Only in selecting the
right leaders can the darker race
hope 10 achieve greatness in this
battle of the survival of the fttest.
As the different candidates spoke
mother would close her eyes and
listen attentively. She always said
she judged men by their voices.
Facial expressions often deceived,