Washington Dullness Charge Against Baroness Hengelmuller Stirs Society
A New York Times dispatch reports Austrian Ambassador Hengelmuller's wife baroness mocked Washington society as dull. Advocates defend Taft era hospitality while noting diplomatic tension and protests over comments. Washington hosts say the capital remains cosmopolitan with strong social life and high-level entertaining.
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Perial
Washington Post
New
New York
Washington
Stengelmullers
White House
Taft
Washington Society Defended by Leaders in Winter Capital
Washington society faces scrutiny as Baroness Hengelmuller criticizes local entertaining norms. Diplomats’ wives privately dispute her views, while the social scene defends the Capitals refined hospitality vs provincial labels. The Tafts aim for democratic White House entertaining on a high plane.
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Washington Dispatch
New York
American Washington Society
Lnlat
Winter Colony
Baroness Hengelmuller
Washington
Xor
Washiington
England
London
America
Hengelmaster i
Baroness Hengelmfuller
Raroness Hengelmulter
Mobile House
Tafts
White House
Hengelmullers May Quit Washington Rumor
Washington dispatch reports that Baron Hengelmuller Austrian ambassador possibly to be transferred after baroness Hengelmuller a social leader voices discontent with Washington society Her remarks resemble a prior case involving Baroness des Planches and presage a diplomatic move tied to social backlash
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Washington Dispatch
New York World
Baron Hengelmuller
Washington
Annals of Washington Society
Baron Des Planches
Baroness Des Planches
Italy
Baroness Hengelmuller
Diet and Health Hints From Dr T J Allen 1910
Prof Whirlich reports recent cancer diet studies in mice showing tumor growth can be halted with certain foods and minimal nourishment. The findings echo an earlier theory of cancer causes and cures, noting that balanced nutrition remains critical and that specialization often follows great discoveries.
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T. J. Allen
Joseph 8. Bowles
Whrlich
Ehrlich
Pasteur
Metchnikoff
Washington Charm Persists Amid Change Says Senator’s Wife
Mrs Juliug C Burrows wife of the Mitchison senator recalls growing interest in Washington noting the city’s fascination and beauty. She argues that evaluating it as New York misses its unique charm and criticizes critics who seek Niagara like repose.
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White House
Juliug C Burrows
Mitchison
Washington
New York
Mke
Niagara
Held in irons on ship Themistocles in U S waters
A Greek army officer awaiting defalcation charges of 34 million is held aboard Themistocles after the captain refused to surrender him to immigration authorities. The man offered no denial and was ordered held as a likely public charge while authorities demand a hearing and eventual deportation if unwanted.
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New York
United States
Themistocles
Wroth
Burton Holmes Ends Travelogue Series At Columbia Theater
Burton Holmes closed his season with a two hour travelogue at the Columbia Theater detailing two routes to circumnavigate the globe and a survey of world travels. He illustrated the talk with a striking collection of motion pictures showing scenes from many nations.
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Burton Holmes
Columbia
Columbia Theater
United States
Countess von Bernstorf Hosts Embassy Luncheon in Washington
Washington social notes describe Countess von Bernstorf and her fiancé Count Pourtales as guests of honor at a luncheon hosted by the British embassy’s second secretary and Mrs. Kennard. The event, delayed by the Chile minister’s death, featured informal receptions at the Chevy Chase Club with many attendees, including Mrs. Charles W. Fairbanks, Mr. and Mrs. Morven Thompson, and Cuban attache Dr. Nunez y Mesa. The piece also notes various society visits and upcoming movements of notable figures such as Chandler P. Anderson joining the State Department and Miss Marie Louisé Howser hosting an informal tea with guests in Washington.
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White House
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Elkins
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Harina Haa
Washington
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Europe
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Carbo
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Chile
Charles W. Fairbanks
Pasadena
Cal
Calfornia
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Mc — ‘Lean
Wiliam Sentra Maria Teresa de Carrera Justiz
Wheatley
New York
Hamilton
Petersburg
Reu
Iben Clark
Marie’ Stevens
Thompson
Powers Symington
Ernest Walker
D. Pratt Mannix
E. 8
Gilbert Grosvenor
Col. Pane
Haskell
Mr. Krenstrand
Churchill
Candee
Mias Marie Louisé Howser
Nineteenth Street
Pauline Hedian
Baltimore
Miss Howser
Miss Hedian
Chandler P. Anderson
State Department
Henry M. Hoyt
Anderson
Harriet Ward
Lady Hadfield Hosts Guests in Sheridan Circle House
Sir Robert and Lady Hadfield occupy Gen and Mrs Charles L Fitzhugh estate in Sheridan circle for winter. They will be joined by Mrs Wickersham and Miss Wickersham, mother and sister of the Attorney General and Lady Hadfield, as winter guests.
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Robert
Princess Radziwill Home for Christmas in America
Among Mauretania arrivals for Christmas in America are Prince and Princess Radziwill of Poland. The Princess Dorothy Deach, widow of Edward Parker, is noted as part of the Radziwill household. The prince is described as very wealthy and devoted to his wife.
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America
Prince
Bruce Antoine Albert Radziwill
Poland
Radziwill
Dorothy Deach
Edward Parker
Socialites Send Home Made Treats to White House Crowd
Snapshots from Washington society show Mrs. Phillips KnOX and Mrs. Taft exchanging home made mincemeat pies and spiced sauce, while Mrs. Elkins and Mrs. Bailey contribute jellies and cakes for charity. Diplomatic breakfast plans mark tighter guest limits, 200 expected. Mrs Payne Whitney wears a pale shell necklace. hatpin fashion from Hilo shells. scarab rings trend among debutantes. Lena and Vera Flemming lead young workers in a corn harvest on a New York State farm harvesting up to 100 bushels a day.
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Taft
White House
Ikes
Stephen B. Elkins
Joseph Bailey
Texas Sonator
Washington
Lena
Vera Flemming
New York State
Christmas party games from old magazine ideas
A set of party diversions including picture letter cards using Christmas imagery, a Paria style word game where cues must start with the place name letter, and Compliments where players name persons or animals and neighbors justify why. Also notes on scoring and varying card counts for crowds.
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