Thanksgiving replies from ambassadors survey world views
The Washington Post asks diplomatic representatives in Washington to explain what their countries are thankful for this year. Austria-Hungary praises the emperor’s health at 79. Brazil notes vast territory, democratic progress, and civic freedom amid regional ties and elections. other lines mention gratitude for national progress and prosperity.
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United States
Washington
Austria-Hungary
Maby
Austrans
Ungarians
Francis Joseph
Haron Hengelmuller
Ind
Brazil
Providence
America
Joaquin
Nabuco, Ambaxeador
Mexico
Unitedtates
Don Balbino Davalos
Great Britain and Japan speak on Thanksgiving in 1908
Ambassadors from Britain Japan Mexico Costa Rica Persia Uruguay and Sweden express gratitude in a Thanksgiving message. They cite peace after wars, crop yields, stable government and economic progress, with praise for friendly international ties and national recovery following upheavals.
Nations Give Thanks Across Their Lands for a Year of Peace
The document compiles statements from diplomats of China Netherlands Panama Haiti Honduras Venezuela Switzerland Belgium praising their year’s progress. It highlights political stability, trade growth, improved health and arbitration pacts, and friendly international relations under their rulers, with emphasis on prosperity, peace, and cautious optimism for the next year.
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Haiti
Lew
United States
H. Pauleus Sankon
Haft
Switzerland
Axfriculture
International Bureau
International Postal Union
Laat
New Times
Jentless
Ganselans
Paul Witter
Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Taft 1909
The 1909 proclamation sets Thursday November 25 as a day of general thanksgiving, urging Americans to attend church services and give thanks to God for peace, prosperity, and abundant crops. Read at Washington on November 15, Taft signs with Secretary Knox, noting the nation’s stability amid no major calamities.
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United States
Washington
WILLIAM #. TAFT
P. C. Knox
Secretary of State
Knox
Taft
Awa Mes
Fashionable dress debates stir in society circles
Social columns recount Lady Parker arrival and the York gossip around Miss Jenkins and Charles Jenkins, plus Miss Jenkins and Mr. Sims near marriage in New York. Reports note Mrs. Chapman’s engagement and marriage to Van Valkenburgh, with local figures Howard Gould and others departing for travel while aviation interest grows.
American ambassadorial society notes and society gossip
In New York the ambassador and Mrs Hill plan a day at home for friends. Dr Henry Van Dyke of Pennceton joins the party in Washington. Social figures Beverly Horwitz Robinson faces a 7200 judgment over gowns from Mrs Osborn Co. Mrs Robinson’s family wealth and past marriages are recounted as cabinet dinners begin. Countess Wedel sails to visit the United States, Annette Kellerman headlines in New York, and a fashion moment mirrors courtly society life.
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New York
James Bryce
Great Britain
Ambassador
Mrs. Hill
Henry van Dyke
Pennceton
Washington
Dorothy van Dyke
Germany
Hill
Mpany Her
Prince
Countess Wedel
Kronpeingens
Cecille
Count Wedel
Vortlan
Coming-Out Party for Miss Van Arndale and Local Society Notes
Washington society pages report Mr and Mrs William Knox plan a December 1 to 7 gathering to introduce their niece Miss Van Arndale at 184 New Hampshire. Mr and Mrs Hutchinson have returned from Europe and opened an apartment at The Highlands for the winter. United States Minister to Nicaragua Horace G Knowles and Mrs Knowles stay at the New Willard, while Lieut Comdr and Mrs Frank B Upham take apartments at The Highlands. A prominent wedding occurred yesterday afternoon as Miss Mary Jones Cobb wed Mr Clarence Dodge at Mount Vernon M E Church with elaborate palm and white chrysanthemum decorations and music. The bride was escorted by her brother Norvell Cobb. bridesmaid Othel M Jane wore blue charmeuse and white chrysanthemums. Best man Joseph A Dodge. ushers included A Bert Nye Edmund Wolfe J Reymond Weyrich and Howard Kneessl. A reception followed at Miss Imma Jones’s home at 1713 8 Street. The couple will reside at 1113 8 Street Northwest after a northern wedding trip.
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Philop van Valkenburgh
New York
William Street
van Valkenburgh
St. Megix
Ling
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Europa
Gen
Spiridoviten
Count de Sonies
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Iss van Arndale
Thomas
Hutchinson
Europe
the Highlands
Horace G. Knowles
United States
Nicaragua
Mary Jones Cobb
Clarence Dodge
J. Howard Wells
Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church
Norvell H. Cobb
A. Bert Nye
Edmund
Wolfe
J. Reymond Weyrich
Howard Kneessl
Wright-Brooke and Rae Pattison Wright Tie Wedding in Portner Residence
Wright-Brooke Misa Laure Wainwright Brooke daughter of Mr and Mrs T Blake Moore and Rae Pattison Wright wed yesterday at 3 pm in the Portner residence. Rev G Calvert Carter officiated. The ceremony featured white bows and peacock blue attire. Bride wore peacock blue traveling bust with velvet toque and carried bride roses and valley lilies. Best man was Charles W Brooke. After the ceremony they plan to reside in Bilgo Ma on returning from their trip. C F Stokes U S M and Mrs Stokes have taken Highlands apartments for the season. Ian Frank Mona Newark Mrs John Banton.
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T. Blake Moore
Rae Pattison Wright
Portner
G. Calvert’ Carter
Y ‘Wrather
Charles Iw. Brooke
Charler R. Wright
Mrs. Wright
Bilgo
Women Attend Informal Lecture On Beauty At Ocean Meet
Mrs Richard Bela Rogers and Miss Elizabeth Rogers depart Washington with plans to split time between Mlas Masters in Dobbs Ferry and New York, while Mrs Raymond Petterson and her daughters return to Washington from Chicago, and Miss Ruth Patterson visits Kenyon Street. A chaotic fragment describes Annette Kellerman lecturing women on beauty, swimming, diet, and fitness, ending with a swimming demonstration and vows to improve appearance.
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Richard Bela Rogers
Elizabeth Rogers
Washington
Mlas Rogers
Masters
Dobbs Ferry
Rogers
Mr. Rogers
New York
Raymond Petterson
S Annette
Annette
Agnette
Misa Kellerman
Fluttering Hearts and the Miles Heart Remedy
A damaged ad claims Fluttering Hearts caused by nerve weakness, praising Dr Miles Heart Remedy for curing long heart trouble. Testimony from D F Frazie of Blaze Soldiers Home Erie Ohio states complete relief after using 18 Parties Miles Heart Remedy. The copy touts strengthening heart action and digestion with improved circulation.
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David FE Frazie
Erie
Ohio
Miles
Mona
Dinner Guests and Society Notes From Local Items
Maaon and guests entertain at Wild Rosa Lodge while visits with local families continue. Mrs. McWatters once Mamie Wilson, daughter of the late Peter Windsor, is mentioned. Mrs. D M Key and daughter Kate are at 168 Street NW en route to Europe. A large Young Women's Christian Association gathering plans an old fashioned Thanksgiving dinner and program. Miss Alice B Cole hosts guests with Miss Grace M Thomas as guests of Saracenic and Norman masters and Mr Holmes adds aviation meet photos. Kitty Cheatham recital tomorrow at Columbia Theater features twenty songs. Beethoven cycle presented by Heinrich Tammer with the Washington orchestra at Selasco Theater. Mr Hammer directs with notable solos.
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Maaon
Ennalls Wagmeaman
Join-Floyd Waggamen
Wild Rosa Lodge
Tear Aunaspella
McWatters
Mire
Albert
Chenley
Kitty Cheatham
Columbia Theater
Miss Cheatham
Heinrich Tammer
Selasco Theater
Hammer
Washington
The Belasco Theatre Presents Going Some And More
The Belasco begins its second engagement of Going Some a college boys farce set on a Western ranch with a strong Walter Jones and Laurence Wheat company. Otis Harlan headlines Chase's next week with acts and films including The Accommodating Stranger and Lita on a French Battleship. The King of Bigamists opens at Academy next Monday with a four reel thriller about serial marriages, and Jersey Lilies with Leon Errol and cast arrives at Gayety. The Lyceum area features The Cozy Corner Girls and vaudeville acts, while Burton Holmes presents a Sicily travelogue at Columbia Theatre next Sunday and Monday.
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Belasco
Paul Armstrong
Rex Beach
Walter Jones
Laurence Wheat
New York
Chase
Otis Harlan
Otis Harlan and Company
Auguste van Biens
Auguste van Blene
John Neff
Carrie Starr
Burton Holmes
Sicily
Columbia ‘Theater
D C Mills Arrives in California at Millbrae Home
D C Mills veteran banker and philanthropist arrives with daughter Mrs Whitelaw Reid at a country home in Millbrae San Mateo County traveling from New York in Mills private car. He plans to spend the winter in California citing health reasons.
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Millbrae
Whitelaw Reid
San Francisco
Mills
Theveteran
San Meteo County
United States
Great Britain
New York
Milla
California
Weds Lieut A J Cooper at Fort Adams
Special to The Washington Post Newport Miss Ona Caroline Gibson daughter of Maj and Mrs Robert J Gibson of Fort Adams and Lieut Avery John Cooper coast artillery corps stationed at Fort Bar ramane Fla were married at post headquarters Fort Adams this evening The bride’s attendants included matron of honor Mrs W S Litlie and bridesmaids Miss Tulia B Thermas Miss Marion Thomas Miss Anna Darby Miss Alice Wyckoff and Miss Mathezine Merrell
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Washington Post
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Robert J. Gibson
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Avery John Cooper
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Fort Barramane
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Fener
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Rutland, VI
Marion Thomas
Smith Colles
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N. J
Becomes an Army Bride Miss Aspinwall Weds Lieut Wagner
Newburgh New York November miss Bessie Wood Aspinwall married Lieut Hayden W Wagner of De Kalb Illinois. He serves with the Third United States Cavalry stationed at Fort Wingate New Mexico. Also Paris dispatch notes Baron Rosen Seils and Bursten ambassador sailing from Cherbourg to Kremlin in Coville for Ner.
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Hayden W. Wagner
Newburgh
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Hayden W. Warner
A. A
de Kalb, Tl
Weener
Third United States Cavalry
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Bursten
United States
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