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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1923
Page
1
In a Vermont farmhouse Calvin Coolidge signed the oath that began his presidency after Harding’s death. The article contrasts American simplicity with European pageantry and notes Coolidge aims to continue Harding’s policies despite a new era. It previews attention on his cabinet choices.
The spot for Warren G. Harding’s final rest in Marion cemetery is described as one of the most beautiful near the town. The family lot sits in a valley with two giant elms casting shadows over the graves of Harding’s mother and sister Mary Clarissa, a gravel road weaving past amid elms, and a tranquil vista of grass and tombstones forming a solemn shrine to the former president.
Aug 3 report details Warren G. Harding's death and Calvin Coolidge taking the oath at his Vermont farm house. The simple ceremony, witnessed by Mrs Coolidge and a small party, followed by a visit to his mother's grave before heading to Washington. He planned to stay in DC until Harding's body was brought from San Francisco and then proceed to Marion for the burial.
Washington reports Friends of Calvin Coolidge say he is plain as an old shoe. Mrs Coolidge, the new first lady, is praised as one of the best housewives in New England and may supervise White House menus and cooking. She is tall graceful with black hair and blue eyes and has established social popularity in Washington.
Washington, Aug. 3. Grief stricken capital readies to receive the remains of President Harding and to welcome new chief executive Calvin Coolidge. The funeral train sails from San Francisco as officials arrange a tribute to the fallen leader while Coolidge assumes the presidency with vigorous public life ahead.
In San Francisco Mrs Florence Harding widow of Warren G Harding stands between Mr and Mrs George Christian Jr as the Rev James West reads the prayer over the late president's body. She nods at the line God is our refuge and strength and says amen. The ceremony, held in the presidential suite, includes Harry M Daugherty and FE KB Remsberg others. Mrs Harding later gazes at her husband’s face and then steps forward with Christian’s arm as she bids farewell.
The Associated Press reports a Hollywood ceremony where Harding's planned address to the Knights Templar was read by George B. Christian. The speech, likened to a will, urged return to Jesus Christ teachings, urging love and peace for the nation. Archbishop Mundelein issued a tribute praising the president's call for unity beyond political lines.
President Coolidge announced detailed plans for the late President Harding’s funeral in Washington. The bier will lie in state at the White House, then move to the Capitol rotunda for services at 10 AM Wednesday, with burial in Marion, Ohio, Friday. Public may place wreaths as the catafalque is displayed.
Soldiers and Sailors guard the casket as Warren G Harding’s funeral train travels toward Washington. Mrs Harding begins the long journey, calm and brave, after the president’s death. Crowds line the tracks at Tracy California, silent with heads bowed, showing reverence for the late chief executive and support for the grieving widow.
San Francisco mourns President Warren G Harding as his body is moved from the Palace hotel to the Southern Pacific station for transport to Washington. A large procession, military honors, and naval bands mark the tribute with flights overhead from Crissy Field and a solemn send-off.
An across the nation funeral train carries President Warren G. Harding from San Francisco to Washington. The journey will last about ninety and a half hours, ending in Marion, Ohio, with state funeral events and a national day of mourning. Large crowds are expected along the route as the train proceeds with the body draped in black.
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