White House reception a brilliant display of diplomacy
Diplomatic corps in full regalia attended the Taft White House reception with army and navy uniforms, ambassadors and ministers arriving in turn to greet the President and Mrs Taft. Women guests wore elaborate gowns, with notable attire from Mrs Taft and the First Lady’s blue room gathering.
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Anny
Navy
Tne
White House
Taft
Diplomatic Corps
Supreme Court
Amiu
Cabinet
Champ Clark
Serosa
Faron Hennelauller
Washington
Panama
Mra. Bryce
Tourtess von Leinsterf
Turkey
Ttaliin
Ty Marchesa Cusanl
Donna Aleatrica Cusani
Velvet Gowns Dazzle White House Reception Attendees
At a White House reception guests wore elaborate velvet gowns and satin with lace, chiffon, and pearl accessories. Notable attendees included Miss Hildegarde Nagel, Mrs. Robert Shaw Oliver, Mrs. John Rogers, Mrs. Huntington Wilson, Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, Mrs. Clarence Edwards, Mrs. Hammond, and Mrs. Gilbert Grosvenor, among others, in varied deep colors and ornate trims.
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Mme. Bakameterm
Mme. Vasellicht
Baroness Prouschen
Countess de Chambran
Mme. de Lima
Mme. de Azevedo
Mme. Gzakl
Mme
Zia
Mme. Naon
Edward Loftus
Legation
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Elena Calderon
Cuuntengg Moltke
Mrmr
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Fung Kwai
Charge Ouffaires
China
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Minteter
Norway
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Nicaragua
Rivero
Martin Rivero
Minster
Cuba
Mra. Nf. Price
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Allares
Sweden
Mae
Je Brin
Hugh Knox
Aug Knox
Knox
Meyer
Secretary of the Navy
Sattonstall
Boston
Littleton
New York
Hildegarde Nagel
Robert Shaw Oliver
Marion Oliver
Frederick K. Stevens
Beekman Winthrop
John Timmons
Naval
Weaver Moursing
Mia
Edward White
Charles E. Hughes
Justice Hughes
Horace Lairton
Justice Larton
Mins Morgan
Dallas
Tex
Lurton
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Joseph R. Lemar
Wits
Justice Lamar
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Juistion Holmes
Joseph McKenn
Justice McKenns
Henry 8. Brown
Longworth
Biss Carver
Chicago
Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeard
Spencer Cosby
Huntington Wilson
Nicholas Longworth
John Rogers
Horace Westcatt
Miss Letterman
A. Garrison McClintark
Franklin
Ste
Hammond
John Hays Hammond
Afiss Hammond
Clarence Edwards
Mra. Herron
Mra. Palmer
L. C. Palmer
Mre
Bwager Sherlay
Irs
Julia .Burrowa
Mss
Thomes McNeil
T.de Witt Talmage
Pan-American Union
Gilbert Grosvenor
Potter injures in White House entrance fall
Rear Admiral William P Potter slipped on stone steps near the Navy building while joining a line to the White House. His nose was broken and he suffered cuts to head and face as Mason and Nighotson assisted him. He was treated by Navy surgeons and later returned home, with officials stating the injuries would keep him indoors briefly.
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William P. Potter
Navy
Potter
White House
flarrja-Ewing
Mason
Nighotson
Admirals
Admirals Shome
Richard Wainwright
Seaton X. Schroeder
Tr. F. Nicholson
Bureau of Navigton
N. E. Mason
Vreeland
E. E. Fletcher
B.C. Holyéay
Bureau of Yards and Locks
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Marine Corps
George Richards
James E. Mahoney
Charles L. McCowney
D. P.all
Wiliam G. Fay
District National Guard
Mac
Brie
George EL. Harries
Wamuel FE. Smiley
Leroy W. Herron
Robert KE. Peary
Peares
Dewey
Taft
Army
Naval Oficera
Washington
Diplomatic Pageant At White House Reception
A vast diplomatic corps lined the State, War and Navy Building and White House reception. Ambassadors from Britain, Germany, Turkey, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, and many other nations attended, joined by Costa Rica to Honduras officials and numerous military officers. The event also featured high ranking clergy and government leaders, with Admiral Dewey and General Leonard Wood among the honored guests. An accident befell Rear Admiral Potter during the parade, prompting a quick response from President Taft.
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White
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Cannon
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White House
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Leonard Wood
Staf
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Imsstrict National Guard
Tieut
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William HW. Carter
A. W. Greely
J. J. O'Connell
Angon Mill
Arthur Murray
John M. Wilson
Alexander Mackenzie
George L. Andrews
C. C. Sniffen
R. K. Evans
M. Weaver
William S. Graves
Johnson Hagood
Charles 0. Rhodes
F. & McCoy
M. BE. Hanna
Fred C. Ainsworth
H. P. McCall
H. P. McCall, Inspector Gin, J. A. Garrington
Elif. Frowder
John B. Porter
Howland
J. B. Aleshire
J. B. Bellinger
WE. Horton
Henry G. Sharpe
George H. Vorney
J. Th. Kean
M. W. Ireland
Charlee H. Whipple
William H. Bixby
Edward Burr
W. C. Langflit
William A. Ladue
William J. Barden
Frank C. Bowes
T. R. Ralston
T. & Grant
N. Johnston
Weather conditions report from Dept of Agriculture
The Weather Huresu reports continued rains on the Atlantic coast and in the Great Lakes region with colder conditions east of the Mississippi. Temperatures are below seasonal averages across most regions with calmer, fair weather expected Tuesday and Wednesday South Atlantic states may see showers. Winds are generally light to moderate with various regional descriptions including northeast coast and Lake Michigan areas.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Huresu
Washington
Medday
Thare
Eestienows
Great Lakes
New York
New England
Miesiasippi River
California
Texas
Xtro
Guiteg
Binlimipel
Farey
Finile
Lake Michigan
Grand Baske
Baby in Scalding Bath Critical at Hospital
Joseph Brooks aged 38 months colored of A N street northwest fell into a bucket of scalding water in the kitchen yesterday morning. His mother carried him to the Second precinct station and he was taken to the Children's Hospital in critical condition with burns to his arms and body.
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Joseph Brooks
Second Precinct
Children’s Hospital
Annual stockholder meetings announced for Capital Traction Company and others
Notices announce annual meetings of Capital Traction Company Washington Post Company and others for election of directors and related business. Dates set for January with specific times and locations including office in Van Ness and Washington addresses. polls opening windows noted.
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Peuner
George M. Bawere
HL Db
Cramp Ting
Ales National Bank
Washington
D. C
Hautkine House
Tuesiayt
Edward Bmslean
Tressuer
Le Boutillier Burial Today
Marye Le Boutillier dies after heart disease at her son in law General J J O Connell s home. Services at Wyomine apartments this afternoon at 2 with Rev Charles J Wingate officiating. Interment at Reyk Creek Cemetery. Born in London 1825 she came to the United States as a young woman. Married to Le Boutillier, she lived in New York and Cincinnati before settling here at the outbreak of the Spanish war. Her husband died five years ago at age 82.
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Marye Houtier
J. J O'Connell
Wyomine
Charles J. Wingate
Fr. Margareta Episcopal Church
Vite
Reyk Creek
le Boutilier
New York
Cincinnati
Thir Cy
Interpreter Harold Henry Dies in Peking Legation
Harold Oliver Henry a student interpreter at the American Legation in Peking died yesterday of tuberculosis. Born in Paris in 18 Americans he was educated in Jalarie and Washington. He was appointed Chinese post on June 4 HR 7.
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Peking
Harold Oliver Henry
Paris
Jalarie
Washington
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