THE PRESIDENCY: The White House Week: Oct. 29, 1923

The Executive Mansion hummed as usual with the tireless labors of its occupants.

¶ Mrs. Coolidge held her first "at home" for ladies of the diplomatic corps, a function that has been held at the beginning of every season by every White House mistress since Mrs. Roosevelt. There was neither music nor refreshment, since Mrs. Coolidge is observing mourning for the late President.

¶ President Coolidge let it be known that he would favor an annual appropriation of from $3,000,000 to $5,000,000 to bring about a gradual improvement of the housing of the...

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