New President Gained Fame From Police Strike Stand
Calvin Coolidge rose from Massachusetts governor to national figure after his firm stance ending the 1918 Boston police strike. His actions boosted his 1919 margin and led to the national prominence that helped him become vice president and later president. He had a long career in public office, from Northampton councilman to state senator and lieutenant governor, before Governor of Massachusetts. He was born in 1872 in Plymouth Vermont, a July Fourth baby from a farming family, and married Grace Coolidge in 1905 with two sons.
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Great Britain First to Pay Respects to President
Great Britain was the first foreign power to pay respects to the dead president. H. Cane, San Francisco vice consul general, called at the presidential suite on behalf of Campbell, the consul general, who was out of town and expected to arrive tomorrow to pay formal respects.
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Presidents Who Died In Office Across History
New York Aug 2 President Harding, the twenty-ninth U S leader, is noted as the sixth to die in office. The record recounts prior presidents including Harrison Taylor Lincoln Garfield McKinley and Harding himself, detailing their ages, deaths, and terms of service.
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Death of President Harding shocks Washington
National capital reacts with paralyzing impact as news of President Harding's death spreads. Officials had expected recovery after recent improvement but many had arranged for relapse alerts. Telephones buzzed with messages and streets filled with scenes of sorrow unseen in years.
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Great American recalls Harding visit and character
Senator Charles Leonard reflects on President Harding after his death in Butte. Leonard recalls the president as noble, kind, and focused on peace, noting friendly meetings with miners and band leaders, and urging Americans to be self reliant while the nation leads in peace.
Warren G Harding A Chicago-era Portrait In Washington
Washington dispatch recalls Warren G Harding as a tall calm figure with gray eyes and a broad forehead. He greeted about 1000 visitors daily, kept an open gate policy, hosted New Year receptions, enjoyed children and egg rolls, and relaxed with friends at informal Senate connections after hours. He favored golf when possible.
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Ten High Spots in Term of Harding’s Era
Washington notes list ten high spots in the Harding administration including reestablishing peace with Germany and Austria the arms conference naval limitation treaty four power pact ratification of the Colombia treaty aiding Panama tax tariff revisions budget bureau creation soldiers bonus act veterans welfare and support for world court participation.
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President Harding's Body to Leave Friday Evening for Washington
In San Francisco the president's body will depart on a special train about 7 pm Friday for Washington via Reno Ogden Cheyenne Omaha and Chicago. The guard will include two soldiers and two sailors, with the body carried in the rear car. The presidential party remains intact and only a private hotel ceremony will occur before departure.
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Telephone Board Blaze of Signal in Butte Over Harding Death
The Mountain States Telephone building in Butte saw an unprecedented rush as news of President Harding's death spread. About 6,200 calls were logged during the busy hour, with reporters and the public flooding the system. Operators volunteered for overtime to relay news to newspapers and answer questions about the president's condition. The traffic room, housing 6,000 lines, flashed with activity as operators managed roughly ten calls per minute.
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City Reels After Harding Death Announcement
The city faced shock and silence as news of President Harding's death spread. Newsrooms blazed with banners and crowds filled hotel corridors while officials rushed to confirm details and protocol. Telegrams arrived, including a message from Representative Curry, as security and ceremony plans shifted in the wake of the sudden tragedy.
Butte Telephones Handle 15,000 Calls an Hour
The Butte system recorded 15,000 calls in one hour as news of President Harding's death spread. With over 9,560 telephones in use and 97 percent served by 10 o'clock, operators worked at six calls a minute while some calls lasted mere half seconds and others two minutes. Officials J Owens, J B Newman, H S Kramer, C E Foley, and W Manning supervised the effort, marking a historic night for news dissemination by telephone.
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France Plans Second and Third Class Couchette Cars
France introduces new couchette sleeping cars in second and third class. The move adds overnight comfort on rail routes, promising lower fares and expanded passenger options. Authorities expect improved long distance travel for budget-minded travelers.
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President Harding Dies After Stroke in San Francisco
At presidential headquarters in the Palace Hotel on August 2, the official story details Mrs Harding and two nurses present when he collapsed after a stroke of apoplexy. Hoover and Wallace learned the news with quiet distress, while Lt. Cmdr Boone recalled the moment with the snapped fingers description.
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Joel T. Boone
Mrs Coolidge Reacts To President Harding's Death
Mrs Coolidge learns of President Harding's death as telegram arrives from Bridgewater at four o clock EST. Calvin Coolidge dresses in black and remains calm while Mrs Coolidge weeps and speaks of Mrs Harding and the strain of the crisis.
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Death might have come at any time
San Francisco on August 3 five physicians who attended President aiding issued a statement saying they believed the chief executive died from apoplexy or rupture of a brain vessel near the respiratory center. The death followed recovery from an acute illness and could have occurred at any time. one of his sisters died suddenly in the same manner.
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San Francisco
Wilson Not Told As Harding Dies In Washington
Word of President Hardings death reached Washington but was withheld from former President Wilson who had retired. Mrs. Wilson expressed profound grief upon learning of the event but said she would not be awakened due to Mr. Wilsons health. Argentina reports a foreign trade of one billion dollars.
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Butte Shocked by Word of Death
Mrs Leonard joins President Harding in Helena in his private car. He jokes with guests about lawyers. The exchange highlights a shift in the view of the best lawyer from frequent court appearances to keeping clients out of court.
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Butte Flags at Half Mast for Harding Funeral
Butte will fly its flags at half mast today and for the funeral day after. Churches will dedicate sermons to President Harding and stores may close for an hour or more during the funeral. News of his death and prior illness sparked shock and prayers among residents after theater slides and rapid censorship of details.
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President’s Father Prostrated by Death News
In Marion Ohio on August 2 Dr. George T Harding aged father of the president is nearly prostrated by the death of his son. A messenger delivered the news to his home awakening him after several minutes following the president’s death.
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Milestones in Harding life timeline
Washington August 2 Here were the milestones in Warren G Harding life Born to Bloomstown Mor county Ohio November 2 1865 began career as newspaper publisher November 26 1884 elected to Ohio state senate first political office November 6 1898 elected lieutenant governor November 3 1903 defeated as Republican candidate for governor November 8 1910 elected to United States Senate November 3 1914 nominated for the presidency June 12 1920 elected president November 2 1920 inaugurated March 4 1921 died August 2 1923
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Mrs Warren G Harding Bravest In Sickroom At Death
The president’s wife, Mrs Warren G Harding, was described as the bravest member in the sick room as the chief executive died. She resolved not to break down despite the shock and grief at the president’s passing.
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