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Side Lights On Capital Notables
A humorous look at Washington’s elite features several lawmakers and aides. Recounted quips involve Congressman Ollie M James’s chair mishap and a humorous Depew anecdote about political roasting. Captain Archibald Butt, Taft aide, plans to auction dogs as he charms guests with his official escort role.
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Stoll
Washington
Kentucky
Scollman
Blue Grass
Depew
Archibald Butt
Mrs. Taft