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Story March 13, 1899

The Morning News

Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia

What is this article about?

On March 12, friends including cabinet members and Vice President Hobart gathered informally at the White House to bid farewell to President and Mrs. McKinley before their southern trip.

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GOOD-BYE TO THE PRESIDENT.

Callers at the White House on the Eve of Departure.

Washington, March 12.-A number of friends of President and Mrs. McKinley were at the White House to-night to say good-by and to wish a happy journey to the chief executive and his wife, who start on their trip South to-morrow evening. The affair was entirely an informal one.

Among those present were all the members of the cabinet, except Postmaster General Smith and Secretary Hitchcock. Vice President and Mrs. Hobart. Mr. H. H. Kohlsaat of Chicago and several residents of Canton, O., now living in Washington, were among the callers.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Social Manners

What keywords are associated?

White House Farewell President Mckinley Trip South Cabinet Members Vice President Hobart

What entities or persons were involved?

President Mckinley Mrs. Mckinley Vice President Hobart Mrs. Hobart H. H. Kohlsaat

Where did it happen?

White House, Washington

Story Details

Key Persons

President Mckinley Mrs. Mckinley Vice President Hobart Mrs. Hobart H. H. Kohlsaat

Location

White House, Washington

Event Date

March 12

Story Details

Friends and officials gathered informally at the White House to bid farewell to President and Mrs. McKinley before their trip south, including cabinet members (except Postmaster General Smith and Secretary Hitchcock), Vice President and Mrs. Hobart, H. H. Kohlsaat of Chicago, and Canton residents in Washington.

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