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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1923

Page

2

New President Busy With Visitors in Washington

President Coolidge received a steady stream of visitors as officials and lawmakers called to discuss government problems, funeral plans for Harding, and relief for farmers. Notable attendees included Gompers, Ham mond, Starck, Weeks, Seymour, Roosevelt, Farley, Cummins, Alam, and Brardesen, with no political discussions evident.

Washington Coolidge Harding Hotel Ruit Amond Federal Coal Commission Gompers American Federation of Labor Fred Starck War Finance Corporation New Hampshire Seymour Roosevelt Navy Department Farley Shiping Board Cummins Senate Alam Conan Fee

Amherst Chosen as HQ for Northeastern Forest Station

Washington August 6 Ambherat has been selected as general headquarters for the new Northeastern Forest Experiment station of the Forest Service. T. Dana, former Forest Commissioner of Maine, named director. The station covers New England and New York.

Washington Ambherat Galf Northeastern Forest Experiment Station The Forest Service T. Dana Maine New England New York

Funeral Train Heading Eastward from Chicago

The funeral train from San Francisco reached Kedzie avenue station in Chicago at 5 50 p m Central time two hours late. A large crowd gathered as bells rang and steamboat sirens sounded while the train moved toward Wood Street station where it was handed to the Baltimore & Ohio railroad. The route covered about 30 miles within city limits with spectators along the tracks and crowds extending to Fifth Street in South Chicago. Five airplanes from Maywood’s Air Mall field observed the passing procession.

Chicago Associated Press San Francisco Kedzie Avenue Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Lging 12Th Artillery Hlingis National Guard Thedzie Avenue Wood Street Twenty-Second Rockwell St Baltimore & Ohio Railroads to-Fifth Street Baltimore & Ohlfo Air Mall Maywood K.W. RK Kedare Avenue Baltimore & Ohig Washington Harding Heart OF America Missouri River Lake Michigan the Republic Iowa Illinois Council Bluffs Missouri Hardike Perivd Baltimore & Ohio Golden Gate Two States America

Funeral notices and 1923 to 1928 obituaries from Doolan to Mibackas

A mixed collection of funeral notices and obituaries from August 1923 to 1928 lists individuals including Mary Redden Doolan at Atlantic Street, Michael J. Gill on Jefferson Street, Stephen Osmalik of Fairfield, Charlotte R Lucas, John Peterson of Newark, Charles Robinson of Union Avenue, Josephine Page on Whitney Avenue, Margaret Mibckas and Thorn and related church services. It also contains a lengthy narrative about President Harding’s funeral train through Chicago and Washington with crowds along the routes and the public sorrow across Illinois and Iowa.

St. Michael's Osmolik Fairfield Stephen Osmalik Artonina Osmoltk Charles St. Fairfield St. Thomas Church Fairfeld St. Michael's Cemetery Stratford Lucas Charlotte R James L. Lucas Fox Street Henry Bishop's Mortuary Chapel Fairfield Avenue Magbtntain Grove Peterson Newark N. Ju John Anna W. Peterson Sherman Ava Union Avenue Wednay Thorn Sarramesit

Very Simple Funeral Services for Harding in Marion

Announcement from Washington states that funeral services for Warren G Harding will be held simply in Marion. The body will lie in state in Marion from arrival until Friday afternoon with services at 3 pm. The funeral train now approaching Washington will depart Wednesday evening. The special train bearing the President and officials will leave Washington Thursday night and return Friday night.

Washington Peesiient Harding Marion Pines Oia Uosolidze Marion Wrida

Full Military and Civil Honors at Harding Funeral

Military and civil honorsWill accompany the Harding funeral procession from the Capitol to Marion Ohio with General Pershing leading troops and a guard of honor. Cabinet officers, Supreme Court justices, and President Coolidge will attend the services. trains and capital duties will be closed for mourning. Plans call for public viewing at the Capitol and a procession past the memorials before the body departs for Marion.

Panne Iwaniz Avenue Army Navy Marine Pershinga Wif Thirteenth Engineers Tawelfch Infantry Wirth Marines District of Columbia National Guard Third Cavalry Army Band Khoreng Gaison Mrs. Harding President Coolidge Justice Taft Supreme Court Wilson Davis Teac Roosevelt Mossi Treasury Department Coast , Guard and Public Health Service Drake Commerce Department Coast and Geodetics Ecapitol Fern Navy Garinue Corps A. Freeman Anderson Geting Calvary Fist Shera Montgomery Chaplsin Howeholt Marion Baral Ieee Hyitstlan Diss Mardis Arrampany

Proclamation in Stratford Today on Harding Death

A Stratford proclamation notes mourning for Harding with city officials and residents observing the death. The plan mentions a funeral or memorial service and notes the town hall will join in mourning activities.

Stratford Harding

Meetings Tonight in Bridgeport Fraternal and Civic Groups

Notices list meetings tonight for Bridgeport Rifle Club State Memorial Athletin Ulubh and other groups. Entries include Mithra Lodge K of P Pythian Sisters Carpenters Union First Blue Sick Benefit and various lodges and clubs with listed streets and venues. Names and locations appear with addresses such as Main Street Union Avenue Broad Street and 945 A Silent.

Arion Bridgeport Rifle Club Bridseéper Athletin Ulubh Golden HM Kenekapotanah Tribe T O. RM Main Street Tlarmony Council, Jr State Street Mithra Lodge K. of P Calanthe Temps Pythian Sisters Broad Street Streat Soke Avenue Colorado South End Sovial Club J - Joseph Qonyen Madison Beto Club Union Joseph Cho Ish Amrriens The Munceabers Doris Lodge Toad Main Sy Aly Lodge New Y. Veoail Abraham Victoria Sr, George Brnitery Avenue Bridgeport de Mole

Special Prizes for the Entire Campaign Readied

Fragmentary notes list special prizes and prices such as $35.00 and $20.00, with names like HANKE KRANT and SEAVAY referenced. The garbled text hints at awards for a campaign, clothing, and miscellaneous items, lacking coherent details or clear entities.

White House Preparing for Arrival of President Harding’s Body

Washington Aug 11 In the White House East Room the body of President Harding will rest on a bier before being moved to the Capitol Rotunda for services Wednesday. The room’s decor shifts from funeral splendor to a softer glow as flowers are placed and guards await the memorial.

Washington Mitton Mr. Trig Miarkda Anu Vndt Rvab- Henn Harding Chienga Tlarding Eirnt Raiwar Preas White House Farding Captol Rotunda Chambee Linnes Garfiel Meliiley Madame Curie Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wilson United States

Bridgeport Adwriting Contest Rules and Entry Guide

Contest instructs Bridgeport residents to submit ad ideas to advertisers, with no fee or obligation. Entries on separate cards must include name and advertiser, judged by Bridgeport Advertising Club, weekly winners published in Sunday Post, prizes for ideas not writing quality. Participants may submit multiple entries. all ads become property of advertisers.

Bridgeport Fest-Telégram Newyapapers Hick Noths Bridgeport Advertising Club Sunday Post Eldorary Jetter Angel

Ads Due Thursday Noon in Weekly Adwriting Contest

Ads for the weekly posting contest are due by Thursday noon at Post Publishing Co. After-time ads are postponed to next week. Prizes include merchants’ specials and Post Publishing awards with a $500 grand prize for entrants who advertise for all participating merchants.

Zain Post Publishing Co Post Publishing Buick

Governor Davis Ill With Influenza in Kansas

Aug 6 reports from Dr L M Powell say Governor Jonathan M Davis remains ill with influenza at the statehouse his temperature fluctuated between 102 and 103 and sleep was irregular but doctors see no pneumonia threat blood counts and tests show no disease progress Buick cars reach 1 090 000 sales with 15 models and Valve In Head motor improvements cited for smooth operation

Topera Jonathan M- Davis L. M. Powell Powell de Tiis Buick

Special Prizes Offered by Advertisers

Special prizes are offered by the contest advertisers for the best ads written about the articles themselves. All ads must be sent to the advertisers, not to the paper, and will be judged by regular judges.

Prize Ads Contest for Hutchiway and Related Goods

Local paper invites advertisers to submit ads about Hutchiway Buttonless Union Suits cap hose enamel cuif milk and Mother's Bread with multiple prizes. Winners receive specific products from sponsors including Keane's, Rock & Co, Spector's, and several regional merchants. entries should be mailed to Hindie Drug Store.

John F. Hhane & CO Keane Rock & CO Conlin & OD Spector's Inc Meichell Dairy Mitchell’s Elk Adams-Roth Baking Co Adams-Roth Bondle Dre CO Burbank

Merchants Participating In Contest BUICK AUTOMOBILES

A historical notice lists local merchants taking part in a Buick automobiles contest. Entries include The Arthur L. Clark Co at 1710 Main Street Barnum, First National Bank at Main and Slate, Manter's Baby Shop, The Rexall drugstores chain, Modern Electric Appliance Co, John F. Keane & Co, Mitchell Dairy, Spector's Inc jewelers, Poll's Theatre, A. J. Hildreth Co sporting goods, and other shops across Barnum and nearby streets. The compilation covers groceries, hardware, clothing, furniture, pianos, printing, and services.

Buick Automobiles Arthur L. Clark Co Main Street Barnum A G Schavni Co Pairfleid Avenue Manter’s U. Arcade Bank First National Bank Main & Slate Baynum adams-Roth Women's and Childrens Rockwell & Co Lido Bain Street Noble Brugs Rexall Eye Hindle Drugs Co Sporting Goods A. J. Hildreth Co Tigid WEAS Coffee & Cocoa Hellind Poll's Theatre Women's Shop & Rullinery J. CG Neuhott, Inc Standard Spector's Inc

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