Mrs Wilson Faces Social Duties As First Lady
Washington dispatch outlines Mrs Woodrow Wilson coping with White House social duties. It notes her planned social cabinet style, influence on entertainment, and expectations for her role alongside husband and Democratic circle. It also recounts her background as Ellen Axson, her artistic talent, and her daughters' pursuits.
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Mrs. Jaffray Selected as White House Housekeeper
Mrs. L. A. Jaffray has been selected to continue as White House housekeeper, succeeding herself. She is modest and retiring with a fear of newspaper men and publicity, making visits to the White House hard to arrange and conversations about the president’s favorite dish unlikely.
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Potter's Antiseptic Healing Oil Promises Quick Cough Cure
Advertises Potter's Antiseptic Healing Oil as a simple spray or throat mop for cough relief, claiming cure in one day. Full directions with each bottle priced at 45 cents, 50 cents, or one dollar.
Early Inaugurations Show Simpler Ceremony Timeline
Washington leaders from Jefferson to Lincoln faced rising crowds and tougher security as inaugurations evolved from sequestered oaths in capitol chambers to large public parades. The piece traces shifts in ceremony style, crowd size, and protective measures across administrations.
Marshall as Indiana Governor and U S vice president nominee
Thomas Riley Marshall, inaugurated vice president, emerges as a leading Indiana Democrat. The 59 year old lawyer from North Manchester, a former governor, is praised for practical administration and fighting state bosses. He married Miss Lois Kimsey in 1895 and rose from drafting circuits to statewide leadership amid party clashes.
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Tumulty Appointed Wilson Secretary Brings Irish Optimism
The piece profiles Joseph Patrick Tumulty as the incoming secretary to President Wilson on March 4. A 33 year old lawyer born in Jersey City and devoted to his family, Tumulty is described as cheerful, honest, and outspoken with Wilson, shaping a new type of influence in Washington.
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Wilsons Protectors Increased In Force
Washington reports the security detail for President elect Woodrow Wilson has been expanded. Secret service agents will accompany Wilson permanently to deter cranks and disturbances, following precedents set for Roosevelt and Taft. Agents Jimmie Sloan and L Wheeler, both veteran protectors, head the detail under Chief Wilkie.
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Woodrow Wilson Emerges as Nation’s Eighth Virginian President
The piece profiles Thomas Woodrow Wilson born Staunton Virginia December 28 1856 as the eighth native of Virginia to become U S president. It traces his path from Davidson to Princeton to New Jersey governor and his push for open public records and reform before his 1912 presidential triumph over Taft and Roosevelt.
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Wilson's rise from Bryn Mawr to the New Jersey governorship
The narrative traces Woodrow Wilson from Johns Hopkins through Bryn Mawr and Wesleyan to Princeton, focusing on his 1910 New Jersey governorship campaign, legislative achievements, and rise to the presidency. It notes opposition branding him as a socialist and his push for reform and public accountability.
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Miss Hagner Named Social Secretary to Mrs Wilson
Miss Isabelle Hagner appointed social secretary to Mrs Woodrow Wilson and began duties today. Her prior service with Mrs Theodore Roosevelt and her prominent Washington family background give her familiarity with the role and its demands.
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Oath Administered Preserves Old Ceremony Pattern
An overview of presidential oath practice and Bible usage explains the Supreme Court clerk’s role, book handling, and the chief justice’s part. Roosevelt’s kiss of a New Testament page is noted as an exception, with other details about who may administer and how the oath is conducted.
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Ellen Louise) Axson
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