One of the ladies pictured in the buggy is probably Rachel Sharkie Jones, a daughter of Maria and P.A. Sharkie, who worked as a cook and chef with a specialty in baking. The buggy is decorated for the annual Juneteenth celebration.
Howard Hughes in open car with Mayor Fonville taken from street level. Motorcycle outriders. Crowd in front of Rice Hotel in background. Prepared for Hon. Jesse H. Jones.
President Taft is among those atop the building to the immediate right of the Royal Theatre building. Ernest William Harrowing is ringing a bell and President Taft is looking towards him.
