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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1916
Page
14
The piece catalogs the President and Mrs Wilson and other officials departing for summer homes, cottages, and events around Washington. It notes arrivals at hotels like the Willard and schedules for Lincoln events, garden parties, and an upcoming senate candidacy announcement by Andrieus A. Jones.
Early Philadelphia opening of the Devon horse show drew society crowds including Mrs. Clothier in mustard silk, Mrs. Cox Brady with her son and the Earl of Limerick, and debutante aspirants like Anita Evans. Atlantic City Boardwalk Girls practice shooting and bandage making amid preparedness trends. Fanning marriage news reports Mrs. Fannie Tatler Smith and Charles Whitney Carpenter Jr. wed in New York with limited attendance.
Washington society patrons adjust summer schedules with rental cottages, train to Chicago for conventions, and hospital stays noted. Mrs James Thomson, Miss Frances McIver, and Mrs Frederick Effinger among those heading to Annapolis, Chevy Chase engagements postponed, and families like Langhorne and Barrett plan extended visits at White Sulphur Springs and Deer Park. A mix of lectures, receptions, and social events punctuate the season as others depart for Chicago, St. Louis, and Newport area engagements.
Mr. Carpenter, a Yale graduate of 1906 and son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Carpenter of 526 West End avenue, is identified with New York and Newport society. He is a member of the Racket Club, the Society of Colonial Wars, and the Sons of the Revolution and has spent much time in England in London society. Coster Witmerding served as best man.
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