Funeral Ceremony for Harding in Capitol Rotunda
The nation gathered as President Harding lay in state in the Capitol Rotunda. Generals, admirals, and veterans bore the casket. Mrs. Harding and officials attended a solemn religious service led by Dr. Anderson. Taft, Coolidge, Pershing, and the diplomatic corps observed in formal dress as hymns filled the chamber.
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Guard of Honor
Senate
Harding
Christian
Sawyer
Hind
Warren Harding’s Washington Farewell and Mournful Parade
A vast Washington funeral procession marked Warren G Harding’s last days in the capital. President Coolidge Taft Wilson and diplomats joined a sea of mourners marching past the casket, then the widow’s veil and simple service underscored the nation’s sorrow. The casket lay in state as 35 000 and more filed past the flowers, sealing Harding’s peaceful final vigil before the Mayflower voyage home.
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Fort Myer
Potomac
Mies
Coolidge
Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
House
Army
Navy Marine Corps
Capitol Hill
Senate
A. Freeman Anderson
Baptist Church
Harding
James Shera Montgomery
Warren Harding
Far Golden Gate
Marion
Ward inquest details a fatal .38 shooting mystery
An inquest into Ward's death, caused by a gunshot wound, drew witnesses describing a wrecked auto and a body found in a creek. Mrs Dubois and Arthur Dubois appeared but did not testify. Investigators sought links to the slayers while noting lack of new facts. Autopsy confirmed hemorrhage and aorta injury from a bullet.
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Fay Lemick Dubois
Buxton
D. H. Wittenburg
Arthur Dubois
Leslie Sulgrove
Wittenberg
Ward
Joseph Losurdo
Butte
Dubois
KE. Kane
J. C. Shields
Shields
Jack Duggan
Will Curran
Jim Peoples
Duggan
Leo Cooper
Charles
Louis Cooper
Fred Crase
Leo Lamey
Feeley
Bradford Ranch
Laddie Boy Says Final Goodbye to His Master
The article describes Laddie Boy, the president’s dog, in the East Room at the White House as Mrs. Harding and attendants mourn. The dog sniffs the funeral flowers, circles the bier, and gazes at the chandeliers before returning to his favorite spot, showing quiet fidelity to his master.
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Associated Press
Washington
Aug
White House
Saddle Boy
Reflections On Death And The Nation’s Quest
A contemplative piece questions national hush after a death honor. It ponders life’s meaning, pace of progress, and the elusive goal of reaching El Dorado, invoking Stevenson to contrast hopeful travel with final arrival.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
el Dorado
Former wife identifies body in murder robbery case
Mrs. Losurdo, separated from Joseph Losurdo, says she is certain Ward was murdered for robbery after seeing a man similar to him with a roll of bills in a Butte Park Street area. She notes Ward had lived in Deer Lodge and worked contract jobs, and that his death was first known to family in about a year. Ward, 53, native of Missouri, had moved across Montana since 1885.
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Ward
Butte
Park Street
Losurdo
Joseph Losurdo
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Alvin
Caroline
Helena
Benjamin
Missoula
Hallie
Glendive
Ruby
Charles Cleveland
Kelso, Wash
Lodge
John Ward
Missouri
John Ward Jr
Byron Ward
Seattle
Charles Linquist
A. J. Covey
Hamilton
Chas. Cleveland
Kelso
Wash
Fred Saner
Wyoming
Maguire
Spaller County
Montana
East Helena
Fight Suspect Claims Elofson Died In Self Defense
Michael Fitzpatrick admitted striking John Elofson after Elofson invited him to fight on Platinum Street. Elofson died minutes after being taken to St James Hospital with facial and head bruises. Police traced Fitzpatrick and others. an inquest is set for Monday as manslaughter may be charged. Elofson, a long time Butte resident, leaves a wife and daughter Fern Elofson.
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John Elofson
Mike Fitzpatrick
South Ohio Street
Elofson
East Platinum Street
Ohio
Hopkins Streets
S J. James’ Hospital
Mike O'Donnell
Mike Cunningham
Mike McDonald
Sarah Lindberg
Platinum Street
O'Donnell
Calpin
Fitzpatrick
Platinum
Cunningham
Mrs. Lindberg
Leslie Sulgrove
J. C. Murphy
Butte
Michael Brothers
Fern Elofson
South Dakota
Cassidy & Gosselin Undertaking Rooms
Harding’s Widow Takes Final Leave at Funeral Service
Mrs. Harding stood beside the casket with Christian and General Sawyer as the Lord’s Prayer was led by Dr. A Freedman Anderson. President Coolidge, cabinet members, and Supreme Court justices attended the ceremony before the journey to the capitol for the services.
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President Coolidge
Taft
Supreme Court
General Pershing
A. Freeman Anderson
Calvary Baptist Church
President Harding
Senate
Lincoln
Mr. Harding
Moe Kinley
Daugherty
Senator Lodge
Dr. Tetenne T
Micah
Harding
James Shera Montgomery
House of Representatives
Bier
Dr. Anderson
Mre
Secretary Christian
White House
Marion
Guard of Honor
Warren G. Harding
Christian
Sawyer
A. Freedman Anderson
Coolidge
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Eastman
Ursday
Tion To Kodakery
N. Main St
Butte, Mont
C.B. Hoskins & CO
Laddie Boy
RB. B. K
Laims Elofson
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