Wedding Gift Puzzle Divides Washington Lawmakers
A Washington dispatch notes wives of senators and representatives debate a potential wedding gift to Mrs Norman Galt wife of President Wilson. Some see no precedent for Congress to give such a gift while others argue it would be appropriate as a family affair and that neither house should act without background precedent.
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House
Senate
Washington Post
New York
Washington Dispatch
New York World
Houge
Aivink
Norman Galt
Wison
Washington
Tyler
Cleveland
Voneres
Dead Listed in Washington Obituaries November 1915
A roundup of death notices from Washington with names, dates, and burial plans. Entries include Harry P Reach at 4129 Twenty Fourth Street Northeast and Norah Dyer. interments in Detroit and Arlington area cemeteries. services across multiple churches, hospitals, and private residences, with dates ranging November 7 to November 14.
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Tuesda
Twenty Fourth Street
Harry PD
Binotim
Hattimore
Bulan Dayton Biddlenterment
Detroit
Mich
Dyn
Georgetown University Hospital
Norah v Dyer
Long
David and
el- Tan Long
Kineval
John Collins
St. Dominic's Church
Chevy Chase
Bensamin S. Graver
Metropolitan M. Chnech
Liverock
Intermental Rock Creek
Fun Reson
Laura Deln Son
Frans Harisen
Troy
Johnson
Mary Tyler Johnson
Meryland
St. Margaret's Church
Heath
Facvis
Wardman Court West
Mary V. Arath
Jax Harry Heath
Paul's Cathole Shueech
Varo
Oda Om Thomas
Hirshard
Anna Weil
Frank Caversons
St Mary's Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Hawk
Marlborough
den Walter Howe
Berge
Elizabeth Dunn Howe
New York Avenue Presbsterian Church
Thurs Sey
Arlington Na- Sronsk
LANDE
Ivy Aline
Eugene Landers Peieral
Sneare
Chanel
Barreet Norchy
Redwest
Augusta
MILLER + Menmmert
Ione Moller
Gainesville
Ori
Chapel of Oakwaert
Walter J. Gl
Asrat Place
Queens
Lone Island
Lian
Nottingham
Iit
W. K. Notaniny
Kilbourne Street
Vo Hwest
Rhodesland Avenue
Northweer
Oak Hill Cemetery
Thompson -Stonewall Jackson
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Magnus M Thompson
Drury Way Ludlow
Fident
Bible Power Shapes Public Policy In Wilson Era
The Bible replaces statutes in government offices as President Wilson cites Ezekiel to support national defense. Officials concede they are debating Bryan on biblical grounds while preparedness grows. Nickel plated plowshare paperweights, inscribed with They shall beat their swords into plowshares, decorate desks from former War Department swords.
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Wilson
Ezekial
Bryan
Isaiah
Isaiah, It. 4.” Bryan
War Department
Private affair at president’s fiancé home sparks gift debate
The widely discussed matter, kept from official channels, raises questions about propriety of Senate and House presenting a collective gift to the bride. Some insist on treating it privately, arguing against any formal government involvement.
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Senate
House
Democrats Not Inline On Preparedness Policy Fight
Open opposition to the administrations defense program grows within the Democratic ranks as Bryan and Kitchin refuse to endorse. Rumors of Ohio Rep Sherwood opposing the plan surface while administration aides stress principle over personalities and seek independence to avoid a party split, with Republican support possible if passed without coercive tactics. Bryan likely to wage a publicity campaign rather than floor lobbying.
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Bryan
Democratic House
Kitchin
Congress
Sherwood
Ohio
House
Roosevelt Quoted Ezekiel in War Readiness Debate
Gyster Bay reports Col Roosevelt chuckled upon learning President Wilson quoted Ezekiel in a letter to Seth Low on preparedness. Roosevelt had used the same verses in a San Francisco speech and a magazine article. White House denies Wilson saw Roosevelt’s article or drew the verses from it.
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White House
Washington Post
Gyster Bay
Long Island
Col
Roosevelt
Wilson
Seth Low
Wrektel
San Francisco
Hzeklel
Ezekiel
Col. Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Mrs Galt Plans To Trim Own Hats At Home
Mrs. Galt, future mistress of the White House, shopped in New York for hats but found nothing to suit. She told a companion she would buy materials and make hats herself, saying she has time and will be better pleased with the result. The plan follows purchasing velvet, ribbons, and related supplies.
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Washington
New York
Galt
White House
Kemp, Baltimore Native, Dies in City Residence
Lewis Kemp son of Lewis and Mary Anne Kemp died on Monday at his residence in this city. He was a native of Baltimore and lived there until about ten years ago when he joined the Isthmian Canal Commission and moved to Washington. The body will be taken to Baltimore for funeral services in the chapel at Greenmount Cemetery.
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Lewis Kemp
Lewis and
Mary Anne Kemp
Baltimore
Unti
Isthmian Canal Commission
Washington
Greanmount Cemetery
Mikado Enthroned in Ancient Ceremonial Dress
The new emperor changes to Shinto ceremonial attire after rest, while princes and princesses of the blood and court dignitaries adopt Nara period robes. Nine imperial princesses attend, led by Asaka Higashi Kuni Kita Shirakawa and Takeda, with Kunin Higashi Fushimi Fushimi Kunai Nashimoto among the ranks. Guards line the courtyard as coronation officials prepare, bearing swords bows quivers shields and halberds in similar robes.
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Asaka
Higashi- Kuni
Kita-Shirakawa
Takeda
Kunin
Sanjo
Kioto
Meljiera
Higashi- Fushimi
Fushimi
Kunai
Nashimoto
Aldea
Shunkoden Hall
Coronation Ceremonies In Japan Mark Pomp And Splendor
Tokyo reports the first coronation ceremonies for Emperor Yoshihito with a second session planned for the afternoon and a final event on November 16. The holidays feature Shinto rites banquets with rice wine and grand court levees. illustrations show the mikado’s throne and empress costume, Kioto’s Nijo Palace, and the commemorative Banziya Tower to remain as a monument.
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Empero
Tokyo
Yoshihito
Japan
Kioto
Nijo Palace
Three Sacred Treasures Symbolize Japanese Sovereignty
Tokyo notes explain that Japan's three sacred treasures mirror, sword, and jewel symbolize imperial sovereignty. Legends tie them to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess, whose descendants have ruled Japan, uniting the nation in reverence across Shinto, Buddhist, and Christian faiths. A 1889 shrine incident underscored sacred trust in the imperial line.
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Tokyo
Japan
Amaterasu Omikami
Ninginomikoto
Matsuhito
Viscount Albott Mort
United States
Mori
Imperial Coronation Ceremony Described in Shinto Rite
An account details the Japanese imperial coronation with court officials and foreign envoys present. The emperor enters in milk white robes as the kagire of Shinto music plays, ceremonial offerings are placed, and nobles including premier Okuma are acknowledged before the sacred objects.
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Mall
Imperial
Princes of the Blood
Count Okuma
Gen
Oka
Dozens Die Suffered Agony Nor Fortunes Of Fruitola Trust
In a Saskatoon letter F Gifford of Ball Rock Farm Maymont Saskatchewan recounts sixteen days on his back and how Fruitola and Traxo revived him. He praises Fruitola as an intestinal system cleanser and Traxo as a tonic that aids digestion and strengthens the run-down body. The remedies are produced in Monticello Indiana and distributed by druggists including O Donnell in Washington at 904 Fostreet N W.
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Saskatoon
F. Gifford
Ball Rock Farm
Maymont
Saskatchewan
Canada
Monticetle
Itt
Washington
O'Donnell
N. W
Coronation of Japan's Emperor Opens with Royal Address
The article portrays the coronation ceremony of Emperor Yoshihito of Japan with royal pageantry and military display. It notes the emperor reading the Kashikodo koro address, prayers, and the sanctum ritual, followed by family obeisances and a royal gift to Mrs. Guthrie. It mentions gifts from foreign rulers and a broad amnesty and charity gifts issued by the emperor.
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Yoshihito
Japan
Awisa
Guthrie
Nicholas
Russia
Ural Mountains
Poincare
France
Diplomatic Greetings Mark Japanese Coronation
A yesterday message to the Japanese emperor from American leaders expresses cordial felicitations and confidence in Japan’s future. Attendees at Kyoto ceremonies include Rear Admiral Winterhalter and other U S officials praising flawless arrangements and friendly U S Japan relations. The Jiji Shimpo cites Ambassador Guthrie noting unprecedented foreign envoy invitations and asserting pride in the mission for lasting ties with Japan.
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Japan
United States
Albert J. Winterhalter
Jay H. Sypher
Stanford E. Moses
Praderick J. Horne
Embagay
Kioto
George W. Guthrie
Tokyo
Jiji Shimpo
Kyoto
America
Guthrie
Wilson
U S Naval Officers Exchange Visits With Japanese
The United States cruiser Saratoge, flagship of the Asiatic fleet, arrived at Kobe and saluted, marking the start of official visits with Japanese officials at Kioto. Proceedings followed with exchanges and greetings between U S naval officers and Japanese hosts as part of ongoing naval diplomacy.
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U. S. Naval
Kioto
Saratoge
Kobe
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