President Harding's Funeral Train Procession Details
The article chronicles Mrs. Harding's stoic vigil after President Harding's death, the flood of condolences from world leaders, and the plan for the funeral train. It notes George Christian Jr. coordinating tasks, cabinet members aiding, and the route from San Francisco to Washington with stops in Ogden Omaha and Chicago, including the special train and pallbearers.
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Southern Pacific
National Capital
Crissy Field
Palace Hotel
President Harding
Washington
Third
Townsend Streets
Daniel J. O’brien
James Rolph Jr
Army
Navy
Marine
McReynolds
United States Supreme Court
Daugherty
Navy Anti Marine
Sawyer
Christian
President prepared for Alaska trip with personal affairs in order
Dr. George T. Harding Jr. said the president, before leaving for Alaska, made a new will, reorganized investments, sold the Marion Star, and disposed of the Blooming Grove farm. The 280 acre property, long owned by the family, was deeded to Harding with life interests for Warren G. and Dr. Harding Jr. The president’s widow’s plans remain uncertain and unclear if she will return to Marion.
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Associated Press
Marion
Ohio
George T. Harding Jr
Alaska
Marion Star
Blooming Grove
George T. Harding
Columbus
Worthington
Warren G
George Harding Jr
New York a City of Silent Respect
The city began a day of mourning for Warren G. Harding. Cabarets and roof gardens closed while Wall Street stayed open by law. Finance men faced their tasks as the financial district quieted to a deserted-air with half mast flags fluttering everywhere.
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Associated Press
New York
Warren Gamaliel Haring
Men of Finance
Wall Street
Anks
Financial District
White House Again Will Be Boys Home
The White House will host John and Calvin Coolidge Jr, sons of the president, as they return from school at Mercersburg Pennsylvania. The boys ages 16 and 15 will be home part time, bringing a livelier atmosphere to the executive mansion once more.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Tributes pour in as Harding dies in office
New York reports Will Hays calling Harding a victim of the cruel system that controls the presidency. London notes Secretary of Labor James Davis cancels Welsh trip and praises Harding as a great arbitrator who handled major problems in peace and war. William Jennings Bryan speaks of Harding’s rise from the people to the highest office and vows personal sympathy from his family.
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Associated Press
London
Harding
James J. Davis
Wales
Cardiff
Rhonnda Valley
Tredegar
Davis
White House
Mr. Davis
Mr. Harding
President Harding Remembered as Devoted Leader in Statement
Detroit Aug. 3 Edwin Denby secretary of the navy issued a formal statement on President Harding s death praising him as a dear friend and chief beloved by all. Denby called Harding a gentleman of lofty spirit and a president of great ability whose single hearted devotion to the nation sustained him through the strenuous duties of his office. He said the world would mourn the loss of a man who would not spare himself for his country.
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Associated Press
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Mount Vernon Avenue
New York
Will H. Hays
Republican National Committee
White House
Hays
Detroit
Secretary of the Navy
Edwin Denby
Marion Star News
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Destiny
Warren G. Harding
Chicago
George E. McCormick
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Wallace lauds Harding leadership amid wartime loss
Paris dispatch reports Hugh C. Wallace former United States ambassador to France praising President Harding after a "colossal loss" to the nation. He commends the administration for courage wisdom and justice during a critical moment.
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Associated’ Press
Paris
Hugh CC. Wallace
United States
France
Harding
Royal couple send sympathy to Mrs Harding
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth dispatch personal messages to Mrs. Harding and official communications to the American government expressing condolences.
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Associated Press
Brussels
King Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Cox telegram to Mrs Harding expresses sympathy
Toledo Ohio August 4 James M Cox replies to Mrs Harding after the death of President Harding sending condolences and prayers for strength and consolation Mrs Cox and he extend assurances of deepest sympathy and comfort in her time of loss
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Associated Press
Toledo
Ohio
James M Cox
Harding
Lodge Praises Harding In Candid Clearest Vision Remarks
Henry Cabot Lodge, from Nahant Massachusetts, lauds President Harding’s achievements abroad and at home. He emphasizes selfless duty and patriotism, noting Coolidge’s inevitable leadership and readiness to meet the heavy responsibility with integrity and wisdom.
Mellon Says Harding Death Alters Plans For Rest
Paris August 38 Andrew Mellon secretary of the treasury declares Harding's death upsets his travel plans. He had planned to rest in Switzerland but will return to Washington at once, calling the president's death a real calamity for the country and the world.
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Associated Press
Paris
Andrew Mellon
the Treasury
Harding
Switzerland
Washington
Mellon
California Senator Reacts to President Harding's Death
Senator Hiram Johnson of California issued a statement from Washington declaring the station had suffered an irreparable loss in the death of President Harding.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hiram Johnson
California
Harding
Pope Pius Sends Condolence For American Loss
Pope Pius expressed deep grief for America in losing one of its best sons and instructed Cardinal Gasparri to convey heartfelt sympathy and condolence.
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Associated Press
Rome
Pius
America
Gasparri
France offers condolences on Harding death via Millerand letter
President Miller and his wife cabled Mrs Harding expressing deep emotion and deepest sympathy for the nation. Millerand sent Lieutenant Colonel Demain from Rambouillet to the American ambassador to convey officially the French condolence.
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Associated Press
Paris
Millerand
Harding
President Harding
Demain
Rambouillet
King George and Queen Mourn Death of Harding
By the Associated Press London reports King George VI and Queen Elizabeth expressed shock and grief over President Warren G. Harding's death. They conveyed heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Harding, noting the British people join the sister nation in mourning the late president at the culmination of his distinguished career.
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London
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Death of President Starding Sparks National Mourning
William J. Bryan reacted to the news at his Miami home describing President Starding as a big-hearted, lovable figure. The report notes the president's death will be a shock to the nation and a personal sorrow to all who knew him.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fila
Starding
William J. Bryan
Wilsons Visit White House Leave Cards After Stop
Former President and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson called at the White House to leave their cards. A year earlier they visited during Mrs. Harding's illness to express sympathy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Harding
Executive Mansion
Mondell Recounts Loss of President Harding
Sheridan Wyoming reports Frank W. Mondell, Republican leader in the House and War Finance Corp director, calling Harding's death a national loss of incomprehensible magnitude. He reflects on the late president's impact during the initial years of his administration.
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Associated Press
Sheridan
Wyo
Harding
Frank W. Mondell
House of Representatives
War Finance Corporation
Taft Declares Harding Loss Cannot Be Overestimated
In Murray Bay Quebec on August 3 the late President Harding's death was described as a profound national loss by former U.S. President and Chief Justice William Howard Taft.
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Murray Bay
Quebec
Harding
William Howard Taft
United States
France Mourns Har ding. US-France Ties Highlighted
Paris reports President Harding's death dominants headlines as a grave political moment. France conveys sympathy to Huarding and the United States, praising him as upright and respected. Provincial dispatches note widespread grief, with Havre citing flags at half staff and the cotton exchange closing in mourning.
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Associated Press
Paris
Harding
France
Republic
Huarding
United States
Havre
Cotton Exchange
Harding Death Shocks Tokyo After Early Reports of Recovery
In Tokyo on August 3 news of President Harding's death spread swiftly after earlier bulletins suggesting improvement. The Foreign Minister Count Uchida expressed deep sympathy for Harding and the American people, hailing him as a strong advocate of international peace and as a key promoter of the Washington Conference.
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Tokio
Harding
Associated Kess
Kokusai
Count Uchida
Washington
President Harding Funeral Train Through Laramie
The funeral train bearing President Harding’s body will pass through Laramie on Sunday at 11:55 a.m. Mayor Arnold plans a proclamation urging residents to assemble at the station for a silent tribute.
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Associated Press
Laramie
Wyo
Harding
Arnold
Marion Star recalls Warren G Harding in hometown tribute
Intimate reminiscences from Marion Star staffers detail Warren G Harding’s early life and character. They describe his humble rise from Marion to the presidency, praising his loyalty, humility, and devotion to family, especially his mother, and recounting early jobs and first income.
Neighbor's passing mourned by home folks
From Marion a message signed The Home Folks expresses grief for a beloved neighbor and friend. The note to Mrs. Harding says his big generous heart and world wide affection are missed, and prays for strength for the bereaved.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Marion
Harding
Ebert Mourns Harding Death Dealing Global Stakes
President Ebert, Berlin, August 3, expressed deep sorrow at President Harding's death, noting urgent worldwide economic and reconciliation tasks. He believed history would link Harding with the Washington Disarmament Conference. Chancellor Cuno and Baron von Rosenberg sent condolences to Ambassador Houghton, with a follow up personal visit.
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Harding
Ebert
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Washington
Alanson B. Houghton
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