White House Ghost Irks Taft in Old Letters Tale
In a July 26 1911 column a presidential aide recounts a whisper of a White House haunted by a girl ghost named N Attar and a pressure on servants. Taft supposedly ordered secrecy and the tale follows inquiries among staff while noting the fear among workers and faint touches. The writer vows to probe more about any former residents or deaths in the mansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irchie Butt
Taft
Roosevelt
Fins
N Attar
Clara Fall
Washington
Clara
White House
Angy
Cauntry
Sean
Nielspethon
Ghos x
Ben
Apelake
Geome
Etozira
Johnson
Daea
Beliece
Iaundry
Abe
Mia
Dreur Charny
Cosus
Great Britain
United States
Viscount de Laballe
Big Pobassy
North Shore
A Nightmare Journey Through the Country and White House Notes
A fragmenting letter era recounts a difficult Westward journey and concerns about manners among children, plus reflections on President Taft, the White House arbitration treaty signing, and a chaotic scene with diplomats. The author notes mixed feelings about the trip’s impact and details episodes from the White House visit and foreign envoys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Calvin Cobb
Spirit of Blue-eyed Boy Seen in Corridors
A fragment from Major Butt's letters describes political maneuvering around a presidential nomination. The narrator recounts a church scene with Taft, the president, and Mrs. Caftlowly, as well as various attendees, jokes, and a sleepily delivered sermon. The piece hints at forthcoming installments and political intrigue.
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la Follette
Jeff
Those Yapping Politicians presidential journey tale
Major Butt writes from a nationwide presidential trip noting illness among the President and allies, repeated travel miles by rail and road, 28 states visited, 220 stops, and 480 speeches. He reports fatigued nerves and strained health after 63 days on the road with 1.6 million audience exposures and 5.2 million earsplitting responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Hilles
Beverly
Auditorius
Revolt Seizure Of Capital In Argentina Sparks Martial Law
A staged August to September revolution in Buenos Aires aimed to seize the capital, with troops, students, and civilians marching through San Martin and Callao. A volley of gunfire during the Congress assault wounded officers, but the rebels declared a provisional government and pledged to resign the president and vice president.
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Campo de Mago
Villa Deveto
el Jalamar
Timora
San Martion
Villa Devoto
Republic
Manuel
Anguat I
Usive
Plaza de Mayo
Irigoyen
Senor Martinez
Campo de Mayo
EY T Alomar
School of Communications
Military College
San Martin
In+ corporation
Thane
Campo de Maya
Nis
Trout
Martinez
Han Marlin
Eng Hlem
Aualain
Stokn F. Uridurd
Commaniier-berchtel
Buenos Aires
Palermo
Plaza Congreso
Cordoba
Callao
Ureselina
Comuunciims
Caltuy al Cordoba
Wieron
Plans Forcing Change In Uprising Strife Report
A chaotic account describes fabricated notices of uprising across the capital. It claims military movements and bombardment, with deaths including Col. Feerla Gastane and Gleut Qliveies Cesar, while authorities insist the army and navy remained loyal to the new government. Martial measures followed to restore order and detain key figures, amid vigil reconstruction.
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Heir Lim
Nglad
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France
Eee
Sebich
Bryer
Ruidlelph Forster
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Makes
Chien
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Aurtford
Stongevelt
Lodge
Nohont
Ginx
Limitor Crane
Lwetel
Europe
Murray
Megaioninnin
Tanine
Janice
Crane
Jae
Anguil
Wall
Bear Clara
Nazimova
Kuegsini
Archie
Ty Bob
Snores
ARMIE
Weeshington
Jimmy Sloan
Jimmy
Hum
Wes
Denin
Major Butt
Uriburu
Qundeta
Liuiers
Palomar
School of
Sanches Yorrondo
Erailio Kinkelu
W Rigs Oxen
Colown
Band of Assassins
Mirera
Corduba
Calle Callas
Plaxa Congresa
Econgraus
Onis
Atudenta
The
Cavalry
Infantry
Irin Sea
Mio Bamba Alrvets
Bozay
Huon
Congress
San Aforicn
Government House
Drs Martinez
Kinkelin
Dr. Martinez
Ms. Hardy
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Surrene
Tle
Ariy
Hondas
Afernoon
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Col
Feerla Gastane
Gleut
Qliveies Cesar
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