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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1911
Page
8
Former President William Howard Taft addresses the 70 Club in Cincinnati, reflecting on private life and hints at possible return. He reviews his career since leaving the queen city twelve years ago and says he will reopen a call office there at the end of his public life. Hosts present award him a silver rose bowl.
President Taft tells the Cincinnati Commercial Club that returning to active life has both welcome and unwelcome aspects. He notes no provision for an ex-President yet, and says he will open a new office to practice law, not at an old stand but a very new one.
President Taft, speaking at the Chavy Chase Club luncheon in Cincinnati, mused on returning to a quieter life and possibly opening a law office in his former home city. He praised the Commercial Club and Mrs Taft recalled their wedding as a token of goodwill, noting the twelve years since leaving Cincinnati have been eventful.
Death notices list multiple individuals with dates June 18 to 21 1911 and funeral plans. Names include CHARLES EK BEHLE GEORGE NI Coe ALICE BANES FEST MAJ. JAMES J GORDON COL. C W LARNED ELIZABETH LIVANIA WILLIAM H H MACHEN ELIZ. ARETHUS POPE ELLSWORTH SIGHUS JOHN SLOSSON MATHEW G VON DERLEHR GEORGE WOOLLEY and others with residences in Maryland Washington D C and Ohio. Interments in Mount Olivet Rock Creek Toledo Glenwood and private graves. Viewed as obituary notices from local papers. Funeral services scheduled at St. Thomas Church Sacred Heart Aloysius Church and other locations.
In a candid address the former leader discusses the shift from judge and chief executive to civilian life with 8 000 000 people under his influence. He reflects on Washington tenure, anticipated retirement, and plans to reopen a law office while emphasizing enduring friendships and family, especially his son Robert returning to Cincinnati to practice. James Albert Green of the Commercial Club lauds the President’s affection and loyalty. MacVeagh and Hilles attend the luncheon as guests beyond the President.
Congratulatory cables flowed to the White House as world leaders sent greetings to the Tafts. Monsignor Falconio conveyed Pope Pius X’s felicitations, while Ambassador Bryce delivered King George and Queen Mary’s message. Other dispatches came from Kaiser Wilhelm II and various dignitaries with June 19 1911 dating.
A collection of foreign greetings dated June 19 1911 from President Fallieres Vittorio Emanuele and other monarchs and leaders to President Taft and Mrs Taft on the occasion of their silver wedding. Messages from France Italy Denmark Spain Russia Japan Turkey Sweden and the UK convey congratulations and best wishes for happiness health and prosperity.
The U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau notes continued showers in the olive valley and southern Atlantic and gulf states with two to over three inches since Sunday night. Local thunderstorms mark northern New England Montana northern Wyoming Utah Nevada and Arizona with generally warm to hot readings east of the Rockies and cooler west of them. Winds vary by coast with moderate westerlies offshore and lighter patterns inland. Local reports list temperatures around 76 at 9am to highs near 96 with lows in the upper 50s to 60s and sun exposure around 62 percent for the day, plus tide and river notes for the Potomac region.
A clipped notice lists numerous couples with ages and officiants, including James WB, Scott 23 and May TF Brown 19, and Sarah Friedman with Rev M R Yow elson, among many others. The item catalogs marriages across Maryland and adjacent areas with accompanying reverends and partners.
A health office log lists multiple births to married couples with names, followed by patient entries including ages and affiliated hospitals such as Garfield Hospital, Government Hospital for the Insane, and Union Station. The document also references addresses on 4th Street Northwest and 12th Street Southeast, with several elderly patients and tuberculosis hospital notes.
The Business High School commencement addressed by James T. Lloyd marked the first four year class to graduate. Thirty two diplomas were awarded with Leonard Shore and Verena Schmid among officers, and scholarships granted to Rathbone and McGarraghy. Medical, education leaders attended the ceremony with Henry Blair presenting diplomas.
Dr Willard S Small principal addressed the graduating class of stern High Section last night in the assembly hall. James H Delandorf welcomed. class history by W C Mc Caffrey. poem by F Stirling Wilson. prophecies by Miss Marge J Strachey and others. Valedictory by Miss Lenora M Baker. Stopsack's Orchestra played. list of diplomas recipients includes Paul Edmund Dailey, James Holmes Del andorf, Lenora Mary Baker, Ruth Henshaw Freeman, William Russell Frost, Marjorie Bird Heil, Florence Torbert and many others. The Columbia Theater will host afternoon diploma ceremonies.
Archbishop Falconio received the honors of the twenty seventh annual commencement held yesterday morning at Gonzaga College, Notre Dame Academy.
The Rev Aloysius Brosnan delivered the principal address at Georgetown University graduation exercises. Honors in piano awarded with bold and silver medals to several students. Diplomas and testimonials granted across music and violin categories, including prominent awards to Miss Mary Elizabeth Fennell and others. The academy and college preparatory diplomas were conferred amid performances featuring violins and cellos.
Mrs Rose Keeling Hutchins loses bid to have Stilson Hutchins declared insane and a receiver appointed. Justice Gould quashed service of summons on Hutchins and declined to appoint a receiver. Hutchins’ sons and trustee William J Dante gain a victory as separate petition seeks increased maintenance for Hutchins and payment of bills. Hutchins remains at Narragansett Pier with plans to stay months. Debts include a tailor bill of 1042 dollars, cottage costs at Narragansett 358.46 dollars, and 150 dollars for trip expenses.
Chairman Stanley of the House investigative committee announces a newborn son in Henderson Kentucky causing a temporary pause in the steel trust inquiry. He plans to travel from Washington and expects to resume after July 1 with a cheerful mood following the telegram stating mother and baby doing well.
The Cuban president sent Mrs Taft a silver service with carving sets and a large flat-silver collection in a mahogany brass-bound chest. The chest bears a plate reading Mrs. W. ne from Gen. Jose Miguel Gomez 1836-1911. The Cuban minister and Mme. Martin Divero sent a fruit dish of repousé silver to the President and Mrs. Taft.
Real estate notices advertise multiple properties for sale and rent on 14th Street and surrounding avenues. Listings include price and rental income details, property sizes, frontage, and current leases. Exclusive agents handle several parcels near the Boston House Masonic Temple Palais Royal and other landmarks.
The Secretary of the Interior and Mrs Fisher gave a large silver compote to the President and Mrs Taft. The Secretary and Mrs Nagel sent an antique English cake basket as a silver wedding gift to the President and Mrs Taft. Navy Department bureau chiefs presented the President and Mrs Taft with a silver pitcher.
Rear Admiral Cipriano Andrade C S N, retired in 1901, died yesterday at Wadsworth's Mess Hill sanitarium in South Norwalk Conn. The body was sent to Washington for funeral services to be held tomorrow and burial planned at Arlington National Cemetery.
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