03 Aug 1923
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1923
Page
1
The United States mourns as President Warren G Harding dies suddenly from a cerebral stroke at 7:30 PM. Mrs. Harding receives the news with shock while physicians and staff rush to aid but fail. The nation plans a ceremonial funeral and a cross-country journey to honor the late leader.
Topeka residents extend sympathy to Avi and Arthine Capper ladasyd ayires Mantine after a loss. The community offers comfort and support to Capper and family as they cope with the bereavement. Local figures and friends express condolences and stand with the family during this difficult time.
San Francisco reports President Haenlings showed a premonition of his own death, according to Ribot Ramsburg, brother-in-law, who said Haenlings spoke of death several times and noted that family members had died in recent years.
Funeral plans list Washington state and Marion Ohio stops, with a public viewing at the White House east range, a capital lie in state, and services in Marion and San Francisco. Honorary pallbearers include high officials and military leaders, with a service at the First Baptist Church in San Francisco.
Frisco shows gravity and soberness as President Harding visits, replacing earlier celebratory displays with crepe and mourning symbols. Citizens, officials, and visitors reflect on the sudden tragedy and honor of his stay, weighing the event against the loss felt.
Former President Wilson sent a telegram of condolence to Mrs Harding in San Francisco. The message, though telegraphed, was later made public.
In a prayerful room above San Francisco's busy street America's twenty ninth president lies in death calm. The end came painless and unmarked save pallor and slightly parted lips as Mrs Harding reads nearby. Browning fever kept him still yet he remained composed and serene as Mr Hoover recalls his cheerful, patient humor and interest in those around him.
A party official described Mrs Handing as near heroic while facing the president’s death with courage. The text notes a husband’s death this morning amid duties and welfare concerns, and mentions retirement and a reflective moment as she attends to others.
Governor Hyde telegram to Mrs. Harding expresses expressible shock and grief at the passing of our great leader. He and Mrs. Hyde extend heartfelt sympathy to Missourians and pray God grants you comfort in this bereavement.
Win Hays, former chairman of the Republican National Committee, declares Harding was another victim of the cruel system surrounding the office of the chief executive, in a statement from York dated August 5.
News of President Warren G. Harding’s death spread through Lawrence with bell tolls and radio alerts. Citizens described his death as a national loss, praising his sincerity and modesty, while plans for a public memorial service began and arrangements for Washington interments were anticipated.
London reports the King commands an eight week mourning period at court for the late Honorable Warren Gamaliel Hands, President of the United States. Queen and Mrs. Werding express shock and heartfelt sympathy, while Britain joins in sorrow with the United States over the president’s death.
The army orders a nationwide funeral tribute for a deceased commander in chief. Ceremonial guns will boom at dawn and continue until sunset at posts and stations. Thirteen rounds will be fired at intervals throughout the day, signaling national mourning.
New York and major markets across the nation halted trading in respect to President Harding. Stock exchanges and grain markets in Chicago, Kansas City, St. Louis, New Orleans and other cities closed. All major league and many minor league baseball games were cancelled.
Chief Justice Taft declares today that laws of President not be over estimated and that William Howard Taft is to be president of the United States.
A funeral train bearing President Yardings body departs San Francisco at 7 PM for Washington. The 72 hour journey includes stops in Chicago Youngstown and Cumberland before final arrival. From Chicago to Washington the train travels on the Imore and Chile lines, with a twenty hour leg between Chicago and Washington.
Officials ordered that all government departments and bureaus close for the remainder of the day in mourning after the death of a president. A broader closure for up to three days may follow during the funeral period next week, aligning with historic precedents.
San Francisco reports President Harding pursued a mission to bring government closer to the people. He traveled with cabinet members and Speaker Gillett, held frequent local conferences, and faced tragedies including a Denver death and a near-disaster in Alaska. A cousin of Calvin Coolidge is noted, along with Dr. Albright the chiropractor.
Washington August 3 Senator William Johnson of California issued a statement declaring the nation suffered an irretrievable loss in the death of President Harding. The piece traces Coolidge’s rise from Northampton lawyer to Governor of Massachusetts, Vice President, and national figure, highlighting early life, education, and career milestones.
Douglas county real estate board will hold their regular bi monthly dinner meeting at 6130 a'elgck, Chamber of Commerce building. Date and details are unclear due to damaged OCR text.
Vice President Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as President at 2:47 a.m. in the farmhouse living room where he was born in Plymouth Vermont. The simple ceremony featured his father reading the oath and Mrs. Coolidge beside him. News of President Harding’s death arrived hours earlier, prompting Coolidge to affirm his intent to carry out Harding’s policy for the American people. He then traveled to Ruthland and on to New York for the onward trip to Washington.
Washington Aug 3 President Harding's death adds complexities to the political scene with the Republican party. The national convention next year may become a contest for the nomination. Conservatives face off against leaders Johnson Borah La Follette and other progressives.
Springfield Mo Aug 2 three men were killed and one injured when excavation walls collapsed fifteen miles west of the city. The dead are Harry A Mason 45 Clyde Grant 20 and Henry Grant 56. They were working on a new route of the Springfield Joplin highway.
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