White House Garden Party Hosts for Postmasters
President and Mrs Wilson hosted a large garden party at the White House for about 800 postmasters and their families. Notable guests included Mrs Thomas BR Marshall and Mrs Daniels. Attire featured elaborate gowns and hats, with Marine Band music and refreshments served on the lawn.
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William W Harts
Mra Burleson
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William E Kimsey
Thomas Watt Gregory
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Newton D Baker
War
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Agnes Hart Wilson
Mary T Grayson
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Kimsey
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Notable social page of Washington elites en route to resorts
A long list of social engagements and travel notes outlines President Wilson and Mrs Wilson with Bolling and Bolling, McAdoo family stays in Plattsburg and Richmond, Dan íels and Lansing households, Warren and Pomerene visits, and numerous guests and journeys to Jamestown, Atlantic City, Newport, and Sayville.
City Tidal Basin Baths Plan Under Review By Col Harta
Col W W Harta proposes government take over Tidal Basin bathing privileges from private operators. If Congress blocks funding, a small entry fee could cover running costs while free access may be offered. After a drowning incident, two added guards and patrols would be deployed during the 2 to 6 p.m. bathing hours.
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Congress
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Stories of Society Entails Grandeur in Narragansett
In Narragansett Pier on July 21 a major social event featured a dance and supper hosted by Mr. John Henry Hanan at the partially rebuilt Narragansett Casino. Women wore vanity bags, and Mr and Mrs Hanan greeted guests at the stairhead. Attendees included Trixton Beate, Oreste Ferrara, Henry T. Haws, and August A. Bused, with arrivals Miss Anna M Richards, Miss Maudel Richards, and Prince Bragance Aveller from Lisbon among others.
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John Henry Hanan
Oreste Ferrara
House of Representatives
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Cuba
Henry T . Haws
Anna M Richards
Maudel Richards
Washington
Princes Bragance
Aveller
Lisbon
Portugal
Newport society weathered storm indoors amid society events
Aftermath of a West India hurricane kept Newport notables inside as surf battered shorelines and Spouting Rock sprayed thirty feet high. Indoor concerts and luncheon gatherings filled the day at Miramar and nearby homes as Mrs Henry Pierrepont Perry hosted Miss Williams Taylor and Lady Williams Taylor, with Mrs Alexander Hamilton Rice hosting a dinner and social arrivals including Miss Katherine C Miller and Barbara Thaw.
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Clewes
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Williams Taylor
Lady Williams Taylor
Canada
Alexander Hamilton’ Rice
Miramar
Frederick Pierson
Alexander Hamilton Rice
Charles HW Marshall
Alexander Hamilton
Katherine C Miller
Vincent Astor
MacFarlane
Scott MacFarlane
Barbara Thaw
Cabaret at Swimming Club Thrills Bar Harbor Crowd
Bar Harbor Me July 21 An afternoon cabaret at the swimming club drew a well attended crowd despite drizzle. Winners in the dances included Miss Margaret Wright and Edgar Scott with Wright earning a hand painted hat prize. Attendees ranged from Mr and Mrs Edgar Scott to the Danish Minister Mrs Helen Ludlow Smith and other prominent residents and guests.
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Washington Post
Bar Harbor
Margaret Wright
Edgar Scott
Wrights
Alfred Anson Misa Alexandria Emery Constantina Brun
Helen Ludlow Smith
Lyman B Kendall
Evelyn Hiddle
William Lawrence Green
William PF Draper
Teresa Fahlert
George Meade Largo
Warner
Rev Roland Cotton Smith to Preach in Manchester Tomorrow
Special to The Washington Post Beverly Mass July 21 Many colonists attended a grand opera recital at the villa of Mrs Lucius M Sargent on the Paine reserve at Prides Crossing. Mins Francea Nevins performed Han sel and Gretel. Patrons included Mrs P Gaint Mrs H Lanachire and Mex WWeeney TL WWgeinson. Rev Roland Cotton Smith of Washington, summering in Ipswich, will preach at the Episcopal summer church in Manchester Sunday morning.
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Washington Post
Beverly Mass
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Paine Reserve
Prides Crossing
Mins
Chauncey Olcott Birthday Dinner at Saratoga Springs
Special to The Washington Post reports Chauncey Olcott hosted a dinner party at Saratoga Springs in honor of his birthday. John Sanford of Amsterdam arrived at the United States Hotel and will remain through the racing season.
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John Sanford
Amsterdam
United States
Goggles and Awnings Highlight Atlantic City Event
An article notes a fashion moment in Atlantic City with goggles and awnings on display amid a sunny afternoon. The piece references Pretty Geis and a special event, mentioning July 21 and a light, breezy atmosphere surrounding the scene.
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Goggles With Tortoise Shell Rims To Guard Eyes For Sun And Dust
Readers note a new style of goggles praised by promenaders. Large tortoise shell rims house colored lenses with a dark shade extending over the face to shield eyes from sun glare and dust, reducing eyestrain during motorized travel and outdoor viewing.
Howe couple golf at Hot Springs in Washington circles
Wr and Mrs Walter Bruce Howe of Washington joined activity at Hot Springs golf links with Mrs W Andrews at Fearn cottage and others. The scene included Mr and Mrs Tylerfield of Cincinnati staying at Chestnuts bungalow. Arrivals listed Mra Blair Scott and several Baltimore residents.
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Hot Springs
Washington Peat
Tylerfield
Cincinnati
Mise Huth Harrison
France
Washington
Fearn Cottage
W Andrews
Mavroudi
Scrivener
Snowden Wright
Haltimore
Secretary and Mrs McAdoo Take Hudson Boat to Albany
New York July 21 The Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs William G McAdoo traveled tonight to Albany aboard the Herkshire of the Hudson Navigation Co as guests of Mr and Mrs Brodie Highley At Albany they were to be met by former governor Martin HL lllynn The party will then drive to the Adirondacks stopping at Mr Highless camp at Underwood The McAdoos will also visit Plattshire McAdoo Jr and Robert and William G McAdoo Jr are in the Citizens Training Camp nearby.
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Secretary of the Treasury
William G McAdoo
Albany
Herkshire
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Highley
Martin Hll Lynn
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Highless
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McAdoo
Plattshire
McAdias
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Wiliam G McAdoo Jr
Citizens Training Camp
Gen J R Brooke 78 Observes Birthday at Pittsfield Mass
Special to The Washington Post Gen John R Brooke retired as Maj Gen and former commander of the Department of the East celebrated his seventy eighth birthday in Pittsfield Massachusetts. He is in excellent health. The report also mentions social notes and other society items from Washington and New York.
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Tenox Mass
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Mrooke
Pittsfield
Department of the East
Elizabeth Ledyard
New York
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Kbridge
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Apri
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Italian Soldiera
League Reelects Kahn and Retains Directors in National Defense League
The National Defense League reelected all directors at its triennial meeting, with Julius Kahn of California reelected chairman and Senator Broussard of Louisiana reappointed first vice chairman. Isabel Worrell Ball was named to the executive committee as the movement gears up for universal military training after Congress adjourns.
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John Bo Anowland
Winfield Jone
Shixty
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