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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1907
Page
5
Diplomatic corps jurists officers and their wives greet President Roosevelt at the White House with Vice President Fairbanks and Mrs. Fairbanks also receiving today. The Secretary of State Mrs Root hosts the diplomatic corps for luncheon and a vast line of cabinet wives and society hosts entertain at official residences throughout the capital.
Mrs Converse wife of Rear Admiral Converse chief of the Bureau of Navigation will be at home today from 3 until at her home 172 Connecticut avenue Assisting Mrs Converse in receiving will be Mrs Converse Mrs Jewell Mrs Schroeder Miss Schroeder Miss Slater Miss Crawford Miss Bloomer and the Misses Converse Mrs W T Simpson will be at home this afternoon and assisted by Mrs Eugene Letin wife of the commandant of the navy yard and Mrs H K Moore Mrs Depew wife of Senator Depew will receive this afternoon after 3 oclock She will be assisted by Mrs Benedict Miss Paulding and Miss Squire President Home Again Continued from First Page Wilmer of Washington the other members went to Washington last night The President and Mrs Roosevelt made the trip from Fine Knot in a two seated covered carriage The President wore his big bearskin overcoat but discarded it at the station The air hose burst between the Pullman and baggage car creating steam and spray at Charlottesville more than 200 people gathered to see the president A colored man attempted to board the train and was pushed off by Secret Service guard Sloan Admiral Rixey received a heavier spray The party faced rain and a ducking on the way back to Washington The baggage wagon delay and steam incident marked the journey Burgess and Lake accompanied the special and saw that comforts were attended to
At the Naval Academy in Annapolis a New Year ball for midshipmen lit up the new armory with out-of-town guests from across the country. Miss Marion Banda rang the ship’s bell at midnight to strike eight bells, signaling the old year’s end and the new, as the band played The Star Spangled Banner.
London reports a fashion revival promising the hour-glass silhouette for women in the coming season. Dressmakers allegedly push to reintroduce wasp-waisted forms as full skirts return, with trends blamed on shirt waists, straight-front corsets, and athletic styles.
Detroit December 31 Gov Warner cannot be inaugurated as planned due to throat inflammation and bronchial infection. Dr Henry Hartz warns that travel to Lansing for a second-term inauguration could trigger broncho pneumonia, delaying the ceremony by at least two weeks.
East Washington Heights Railway motormen and conductors received fine turkeys from Col Arthur Randie for New Year. He praised their efficient service last year with no accidents or patron complaints. Randie is president of United States Realty Company, a controlling interests holder in the road.
A column notes Mme Perdenelras rising in Washington society after the Brazilian embassy circle, the Harry Lehrs’ London visit and court dress plans, and a cautionary tale of a Fifth Avenue shoplifted hat leading to arrest. It also highlights the versatile Vassar woman Julia Zimmerman taking charge of the Zimmerman Health Company in Cleveland.
In Paris, W. E. Corey dismissed rumors of an imminent wedding to actress Ma Belle Gilman. He stated that no marriage is planned during his Europe trip, though speculation points to a London ceremony in the spring as the likely event. Corey will reportedly travel to London soon for steel industry business.
Police arrested Charles A Gabsert and wife Mary of Edgewater New Jersey on suspicion after their six month old baby was found dead in a carriage. Authorities say the parents admitted paternity and the baby was strangled with a fractured skull. The report ends with a New Year greeting from Henry Evans in Washington.
Richard Carle stars in The Spring Chicken a lively musical play adaptation with catchy songs clever chorus and strong cast performances. The plot is light with scenic humor and a memorable finale featuring Carle and Bessie McCoy with several notable Washington performers.
Liquid Air Police captain Songe leads a large company in a Belasco presentation of The Earl and the Girl with Hattie Pay and Isabell D Armond headlining. Eddie Foy and Lily Adams Witpress Company charm the audience with clever acts, dancing, and a near flawless chorus performance.
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