Funeral Train Relos Move Toward Washington Across Ohio
Aboard the Harding funeral train from Elwood City to the national capital, crowds swell along Pennsylvania and Ohio tracks delaying arrival. Mrs Harding faces the journey with steady resolve as the nation pays homage to the late president Warren G Harding.
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Harding
Washington
National Capital
White House
Neton
President Harding
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Maryland
Athens High Hires New Coach After Board Meeting
L. H. Rockhill of Lebanon, 27, a Springfield YMCA graduate and former Sioux City coach, won the Athens board of education vote to become athletic coach and physical educator. He will start Sept 1, earning 2209 yearly, as Dorothy Beem is also hired for domestic science at 1599.
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L. H. Rockhill
Lebanon
Springfield
Mass
Y. M. C. A. School of Physical Education
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Board of Education
All Ohio Will Share Sorrow of Marion in Burial of Beloved Son
Ten people from three families die and four injured in grade crossing crashes near Chicago and Kingsville Ohio as outskirts mourn. The Walkups and Kendalls are among the dead with relatives spanning Illinois and Ohio. Nine and fifteen year old children are named in the casualty list.
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Marion
Chicago
Warren G Harding Honesty Epitaph From Col. Christian
Marion veteran Warren G Harding is remembered by Col. George T Christian as the most honest man he knew. The account recalls Harding’s practical jokes and generosity, including underwriting a failing company with $19,999 of stock and later paying off the debt himself.
Canaanville church plans five minute prayer for late President Harding
A Methodist group in Canaanville announces a citywide five minute silent prayer on Friday at noon for President Harding. Residents are urged to pause work and pray wherever they are at that hour as a national mourning gesture.
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Celina Contemplates Fate of Old Town Clock
Celina residents wonder what will become of the old clock perched on the historic building. The new Mercer County courthouse nears completion after funds were approved years ago to house vital records. The Civil War era timepiece remains a community landmark as town leaders plan its future.
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Celina
Mercer County
Rainfall Rumors In Athens Without Official Weather Ob Observe
Local observers estimate heavy rainfall in Athens and vicinity over the past weeks reaching about a foot. Service Director Williams notes a small eight inch pipe failed to handle Sunday’s downpour, while a new 15 inch pipe carried more than triple the old capacity, indicating extraordinary flows.
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Williams
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Coolidge Delays State Duties As Harding Funeral Train Arrives
President Coolidge quietly awaits the Harding funeral train in Washington. He abandons official duties to observe the national period of mourning, strolling incognito along F Street as crowds and workers pass by during the city’s busiest section.
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President Coolidge
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Hadine
White House
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Night Vigil Follows Warren Harding Train Through Akron
Thousands of Summit county residents waited all night as the funeral train bearing Warren G Harding's remains passed through Akron at 7 15 am. Military units stood at attention while citizens bowed heads. The 25 minute procession drew a record crowd along the route, with about 10 000 people viewing the passing death car in Summit county and nearby towns.
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Warren Harding
Washington
Inoa
State Guard
American Legion
Akron
National Capital
Ohio
Morgan Begins Third Term as Athens County Clerk
T. Y. W. Morgan, Athens county clerk of courts for four years, started his third two year term Monday with no ceremony beyond greetings. The office has not seen three consecutive terms by one person in years. the last was A. F. MekKinstrey, who left the clerkship 16 or 18 years ago. They are bootlegging coal in Connecticut, and you can't say we didn't warn you they would.
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T. Y W. Morgan
Athens County
A. Fk. MekKinstrey
Connecticut
Body to lie in state Wednesday for whole state
Marion Ohio August 7 A state mausoleum in Marion cemetery will be the last resting place of President Warren G Harding after funeral services in Marion. The body will lie in state at the Marion courthouse from 10 30 am to 4 pm Thursday then be moved to Dr Harding's home. Friday the funeral sermon will be preached at the Harding home and the procession to the cemetery will be a simple one with no military display or fraternal organizations involved.
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C. F. Sawyer
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Supreme Court
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False alarm sounds for Harding funeral train in Youngstown
In Youngstown, Ohio on August 7 a prematurely sounded whistle warned residents of the Harding funeral train approach. Crowds rushed to the tracks before the delayed train finally passed over an hour later.
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Youngstown
Harding
Moro Fanatics Battle With Island Soldiers
In a clash between thousands of Moro fanatics and constabulary at Lake Lanao, fifty were killed and three constabulary members wounded.
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Manila
Lake Lanao
Infant son of Athens couple recovers after abdominal surgery
Kenneth Watters age 15 months son of Mr and Mrs William Watters of Athens underwent abdominal operation Saturday at Sheltering Arms hospital. He was reported doing splendidly Monday and improving following the procedure.
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William Watters
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Ath ens Council Knights of Columbus Postpone Annual Event
The fourth annual piente of Ath ens Council Knights of Columbus, set for Thursday August 9, is postponed a week to August 16 at the Athens fair grounds due to President Harding's death and funeral. A quoted reaction questions the presidential chance of F K H initials.
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Special Train Offered for Harding Funeral
The Hocking Valley railroad provides a return train for mourners from this section attending the Harding funeral in Marion on Friday. A special Columbus to Athens train will depart Columbus at 9 o clock Friday evening, with connections at intermediate points. The return will run after the regular Marion arrival, timing aligned with Athens Central Standard.
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Central Standard
Starved ex-Russian lecturer collapsed in Chicago crowds
Joseph Weinstein once a Petrograd Zionist lecturer, 60, collapsed on tenement steps as crowds in Chicago offered milk and bread. He spoke of exile from Russia, loss of family, and desire to see his wife and daughters again while strangers gave money before dispersing.
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Joseph Weinstein
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Woman Found Dead in Car North of Steubenville
Sheriff Ed ward Taicas of Jefferson county was alerted before dawn to a woman found dead in a car north of Steubenville. The deputy confirmed the report and noted the woman appeared dead and intoxicated.
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Welusville
Edward Taicas
Jefferson County
Steubenville
Ohio Motor Vehicle Owners Warned on Registration
Ohio residents who operate a motor vehicle without filing a bill of sale or sworn ownership statement with the county clerk face a fine. The warning, issued by the state automobile association, urges compliance to avoid arrest under the new statute that became effective recently.
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Ohio
Ghia State Automobile Association
Injured Worker Falls 14 Feet At Babb Wholesale
Tay Baughman of Columbus a former New Marshfield resident fell fourteen feet down an unprotected elevator shaft at Babb Wholesale fracturing the bone above his right knee. He was taken to St. Francis Hospital. His wife’s relatives Ray and Mrs Rorick arrived at the hospital. Lee Baughman of near Albany is the injured man’s father.
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the Plains
More Arrests Reported in Athens City
Two men were arrested for drunkenness in Athens as Officers Maple and Mari ner detained suspects near Union station and on Fast State street. Frank Rose of North High street and Thomas Kelley, recently released from county jail, faced charges after drunken episodes, with Charles Roe of West Washington street also taken into custody.
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Notables Will Have Leads ing Part in the Services
Washington mourns as Warren G. Harding lies in state and a state funeral unfolds. President Coolidge, cabinet members, Justice Taft and lawmakers attend, with ceremonial processions from Union Station to the Capitol and the White House.
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