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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1917

Page

10

STAY SOCIETY HEADS NOTABLE GALAXY OF WOMEN

Mrs Wilson leads a grand Washington society as second inauguration highlights her role and charity work. The piece notes her ease in duties, travels with the president, and strong Americanism, alongside Mrs Marshall and cabinet hostesses shaping social life. It highlights June regional ties and the first lady’s reception style.

Wilson Margall George Washington John Adams James Monroe Daniel Tompkins Washington Society Washington Norman Galt Wythevile Marshall Snail Town Adt Duthaa the Land Vics

Wives of Cabinet Members in Washington Social Set

A historical profile describes the wives of key Cabinet members in Washington society. Mia McAdoo, wife of the Secretary of the Treasury, is highlighted as the President's daughter and a central social figure with a young child. Secretary Baker’s wife and Josephus Daniels, wife of the Navy Secretary, are noted as prominent unofficial hostesses with active social roles. Lane and Lane Jr. are mentioned for their ties to the Interior Department and ongoing cultural patronage.

Mia McAdoo Secretary of the Treasury America Jessie Jana Enen Wilson McAdoo McAdoo Josephus Daniels Oaly Navy Washington Socia Soci Navy League Christian Association Daughters of the Confedhe Daughters of the Ame ‘Tion Bern Timnoria Snee Ciss Lane Franklin K. Lane, Jr Newport News Lane California Anne Wintermute the Interior Lanse Wae

Social scenes of cabinet families at Woods Hole

The article profiles the wives and families of high officials, detailing Mrs. Houston wife of the Secretary of Agriculture and Mrs. Redfield wife of the Secretary of Commerce. It notes their social duties former homes and children including four boys and university students and mentions living at Twin Oaks and the Raleigh News. It highlights their Southern charm quiet life and hospitality in Washington society.

Redfield Commerce Misa Fiste Fuller Brooklyn Humphrey Fuller Charles K. Drury Ucon Houston

Scottish ties link two families in early American life

The article notes Mrs Agnes Williamson Wilson, wife of the Secretary of Labor, and her Scottish origins, plus her husband born in Blantyre. It details their Pennsylvania roots, a large family in Aron and Blossburg, and mentions two debutant daughters Miss Mary Wilson and Miss Sesale Wilson. It also describes the Wilsons’ health and social withdrawal during the season.

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Inaugural sermon at New York Avenue Church urges divine role

Dr Radcliffe preached at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church yesterday morning. He argued that traditions sustain an inauguration Sunday and that real patriotism and national blessing align with March 4 falling on the Sabbath, insisting divinity is in national crises since Plymouth Rock and calling for God to have His place.

New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Radcliffe Plymouth Rock

Capitol light to shine for inaugural period

The dome beacon at Capitol will illuminate during the inaugural period to avoid a dark spot in the night sky. The beacon normally marks congressional night sessions and its removal would dull the dome’s silhouette against the sky.

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