Word: visitant
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...were met at the Union Station, Washington, by Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. The McAdoo's had an invitation to stay at the Wilson home, but declined it for fear the children might be disturbing to the ex-President, who is far from well. After stopping at a hotel, however, a visit to S Street was at once undertaken so that the two little girls could " see Granddaddy " who was equally anxious to see them...
Nevertheless, political correspondents, ever searching for hidden meanings, had sense that the advent of Mr. McAdoo to Washington was not purely a family visit. " The time is at hand," said they, "when he will announce his candidacy for the Democratic Presidential nomination." There was reason behind their conjecture...
...Sidney Porter, the widow of Sidney Potter, better known as O. Henry, the master short story writer, told a friend recently of her visit to Sir James Barrie in London. The author of "Peter Pan" had always been interested in O. Henry, and when he learned that Mrs. Porter was in London, he invited her to tea in his historic old home which looks out upon the Thames. Barrie was eager to talk of the American author. He had often wanted to come to the United States to meet O. Henry but could never make up his mind to take...
...Queen Victoria was extremely gracious. She asked Mrs. Hearst many questions about America and her recent visit to Ireland. She also asked about Mrs. Hearst's children and about Mr. Hearst...
...been especially honored since her arrival here, as this was her second visit to the Palace this week, the first being on Monday. ... The difference was that Monday it was a visit in State, Mrs. Hearst being brought to the Palace in the royal carriage surrounded by Guards of honor, while today Mrs. Hearst and Queen Victoria simply chatted intimately, as one woman with another...