W. W. Finley Dead, Southern Railway Leader Dies
William Wilson Finley, born September 2, 1282 in Pass Christian, Mississippi, president of the Southern Railway, died suddenly of apoplexy at his Washington home shortly before 2 PM. He rose from stenographer to railroad executive, leading multiple companies and boards. Four children and a son in Newark were at his bedside. funeral at St. John's Church with Oak Hill Cemetery interment.
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William Wilson Finley
The
Southern Railway
United States
R Street
Finley
Mr. Finley
M. F. Cuthbert
Oak Hil
Pass Christian
Gulf Coast
Mississippi
South
New Orleans
Jackson
Great Northern
Chicago
Lews
Texas and Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Texas and Pacific Railway
Panhandle
Southern System
Western Passenger Association
Southern Staten Peagenger Association
Atay Wi
Great Northern Railway
Southern Railway Company
Samuel Spencer
Mobie and Ohio Railroad Company
Cincinnati, New Orleans, and
Texas Pacific Railway Company
Alabama Great Southern Railroad Company
Georgia Southern and Florida Railway Company
Virginia and Southwestern Railway Company
Northern Alabema Railway Company
Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway Company
Old Dominion,Steamship Company
Equitable Life Assurance Society
John E. Slater Educational Fund
American Highway
Ushers in formal dress at wedding ceremony
The ushers Dr Gilbert Horax of Montclair New Jersey Mr Charles E Hughes son of Justice Hughes Mr Benjamin B Tom of New York and Dr Be Witt Leavill Clark of Salem Massachusetts wore black frock coats and pearl-gray trousers with boutonnieres and gold scarf pins. They carried pearl-gray gloves and wore formal afternoon dress.
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Gilbert Horax
Montclair
N. J
Charles E. Hughes
Justice Hughes
Benjamin 3
B. Burtom
New York
Be Witt Leavill Clark
Salem
Mass
Mhea
Dash Away in a Car Police Chase Ends Near White House
A swift motor vanished in a park south of the White House as police halted the chase. Reporters and photographers trailed the vehicle while noting potential plans to attend the Army-Navy game and possible travels to Baltimore.
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Swift Motor
White House
Army-Navy
Baltimore
Honeymoon Escape From White House Sparked Rumors
The couple Mr and Mrs Francis Sayre slipped away for a honeymoon abroad after a White House send off. Reporters watched entrances to the grounds and two White House cars circulated to mislead photographers as guards claimed secrecy about their travel plans. The statements hinted they would attend the Army and Navy game in New York before leaving.
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Francis Byre
Sayre
Washington
Army and Navy
New York
White House
Misas Wilson Becomes Mrs Sayre in Auto Escape
Bridal party notes and wedding ambience fill today’s index with details of Misas Wilson becoming Mrs Sayre and an associated auto dash. Readers see guests, gowns, gifts, and dignitaries amid a bustling White House themed celebration.
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Misas Wilson
Sayre
William W. Finley
Georgetown Hospital
H. M. Hill
Zelaya
Colombia
Roosevelt
Wedding of Sayre and Miss Sayre in Washington
A Washington wedding reception followed a ceremony for Miss Sayre and Mr Sayre with President and Mrs Wilson in attendance. The couple departed in a White Trousseau automobile for a European honeymoon, with plans to return to Williams College, where Mr Sayre will be assistant to President Garfield. The event featured Marine Band music and a tango in the East Room, and Mr Sayre presented a diamond pendant to his bride.
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White House
Margaret Wilson
Europe
Williamstown
Mass
Mr. Sayre
Garfield
Williams College
Marine Band
Sayre
Wilsons Daughter Jessie Marries Francis B Sayre at White House
President Wilson on behalf of the nation witnessed the marriage of his daughter Jessie Woodrow Wilson to Francis Bowes Sayre in the East Room. An immense assembly of diplomats, royals, military leaders, and political notables attended the ceremony, with Wilfred Grenfell as best man and familiar strains from Lohengrin filling the air.
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House of Representatives
White House
Wilson
Sayre
Washington
Mss
Jeasie Mialson
Francis B. Sayre
Jessie Woodrow Wilson
Francis Bowes Sayre
Nellie Grant
Alice Roosevelt
Alice
Nicholas Longworth
Nevin
Wilfred Grenfell
Presbyterian Church
Princeton
Jones
W. Wilson
Robert Sayre
Lancaster
United States
Supreme Bench
Houses of
Congress
George Dewey
Navy
Army
Miss Wilson Marries Francis Sayre at White House Altar
Jessie Woodrow Wilson daughter of the president wed Francis Bowes Sayre in a White House East Room ceremony at 4 pm. A distinguished guest list including foreign diplomats and Tulsa Nation officials attended as the event was marked by dignity and brilliance amid the long White House wedding history.
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Jessie Woodrow Wilson
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F. B. Sayre
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Francis B. Sayet
Edmonston
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Syreigh Wuale
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Woodstock
York City
Mr Sayre
Mrs Sayre
Pena. Ave
East Room
Fairyland
Maria Monroe
Laurence Gouverneur
Frances Folsom
Grover Cleveland
Green Room
Lizzie Tyler
William Waller
Williamsburg
Miss Wilson
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