Rest Eternal for Warren G Harding in Marion
A detailed Marion service update describes the public viewing of Warren G Harding’s casket at his father’s home. Thousands passed by the bier as line lengths extended for miles with artillery guards and a large funeral procession planned for the cemetery. The program includes prayers, hymns, scripture, and clergy from Trinity Church and Epworth Methodist, with President Coolidge and Chief Justice Taft among arriving officials. The crowd faced a hot, sunlit day as Marion prepared for the burial.
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Harding
Hoase
Coolidge
Taft
Marion
Tate
Walter
King of Columbus
Trinity Baptist Church
Trinity Church
George Landis
Children pay tribute to President Harding in Topeka
Thousands of Topeka children gathered on state house steps and lawn at 9 AM for a memorial service honoring the late President Harding. They laid flowers before a charcoal likeness of Harding. At 3 PM a public mass meeting was held in the city auditorium by the Masons, with U.S. District Attorney A F Williams as principal speaker.
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Topeka
Harding
Masons
A. F. Williams
United States
Bryan eulogizes Harding at memorial services in Miami
William J. Bryan praised Warren G. Harding at a memorial service in Miami under American Legion auspices. He lauded Harding as genial and beloved, noting his kindness and willingness to stand by his convictions. Bryan cited Harding's White House warmth and the enduring impact of his funeral oration for the Unknown Soldier.
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Miami
Fla. Ark
Associated Press
Warren G. Harding
William J. Bryan
American Legion
White House
Funers
Topeka Ends Bonus Session With $7 Million Bond Plan
In a Topeka adjournment at 10 last night the legislature set a Tuesday forenoon adjournment to enable bonus bills to become law without Gov. Davis. The $7,000,000 appropriation funds bonuses and pays claims through June 30, 1919, with bonuses mailed after official publication. The house approved the Senate bill 97 to 13 and the senate 27 to 8. scandal over attorney fees prompted an investigation and an amendment banning such payments from the appropriation.
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Topeka
Associated Press
Sinc Fie
Davis
House
Senate
Kansas
Bonus Board
A. M. Harvey
Robert
Stone
Lee Bond
Supreme Court
Lawrence Observes Silent Tribute To President Harding
Lawrence conducts a city wide pause at 3 pm in honor of President Harding. bells toll, stores close, and a five minute silent prayer follows as several services and memorial events are planned including a South Park memorial at 8 pm.
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Lawrence
Harding
South Park
F.A
Latherin
C. A Richards
Pilward Thisiop
Latheram
George Kreucik
Tla
Topeka
Dodo
Kreeck
Nation in mourning honors late President Harding coast to coast
Across the country millions joined in memorial services from churches to schools and towns. Bells tolled, flags flew at half mast, and quiet settled as citizens paused to honor Harding. Notables including Bryan and Williams praised his legacy while veterans from both North and South shed sorrow. In Arizona, Manuel Martinez was hanged for the 1921 Ruby postmaster murder during a border raid.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Harding
Canada
Gulf
Marion
Ohio
William Jennings, Bryan
Miami
Florida
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
United States Senate
Grand Army of the Republic of the North
Mason
Dixon
North
Arizona
Florence
Ariz
Manuel Martinez
State Penitentiary
Ruby
Note 41 Years Old Is Not Outlawed in Missouri
In Marys ville Missouri on March 1 1882 Charles F Shell gave Frank L Hunt a seventy dollar note due September 1 1882 Shell died soon after Hunt kept the note but did not sue. A Shell daughter Anna Jones of Skidmore sent a $14 post office money order toward the note and promised more. She writes to Hunt that to an honest person a note never is outlawed.
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Marysville
Missouri
Charles F. Shell
Frank L. Hunt
Lawrence
Shell
Mr. Hunt
Hunt
Skidmore
Anna Jones
Fear Revolt Shakes Berlin Banks and Press
Aug 10 Berlin banks closed at noon for currency shortage as reichsbank admits no money on hand. Sixty printing presses halted by strikes, disrupting newspapers. unrest spreads across Germany with worker discontent over wages. Underground traffic halted after dismissals. Government decree bans selling marks abroad amid exchange worries. London reports rising unrest and fear of a revolution comparable to 1918. RuhrLabors See Thyssen lockout and mine flooding at Dortsen.
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Berlin
Associated
Germany
London
Associater
Central News Dispatch
Duesseldorf
Associated Press
Ruhr
Thyssen Steel Works
Hamborn
Rhine Metal Fabrik
Dortsen
Weather and market report from New York and Detroit
C E Decker of Weaver's Store returned from the New York market saying warm weather contrasts with coats and furs in Detroit. Buyers are abundant, orders liberal, and goods selling out for the season. Cotton goods show small reductions while silks hold steady and woolens remain high for spring trade.
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C. E. Decker
New York
Detroit
Mr. Decker
Douglas County Sunday School Picnic Draws 1500 At Brown's Grove
The second annual Sunday School picnic at Brown's Grove drew about 1500 attendees, with many high school age youths. Percy Atkins of Topeka spoke on county and statewide Sunday school work, while Dr. Edward Hislop spoke on the role of picnics in youth lives. Clinton and Stull Friends churches vied for a silk quest flag awarded to the largest enrollment present. WD Owl led sports including volleyball and croquet, and Cruz McDaniels conducted a band of Native American players. Mrs. Albert McNish ran a soft drink stand, turning profits to the Douglas County Sunday Schools association.
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Douglas County
Brown's Grove
Percy Atkins
Topeka
State Council of Religious Education
Atkins
Kansas
Childre
Myron C. Settle
Kansas City
Edward Hislop
First Methodist Church
Clinton
Clinton Sunday School
Friend’s Church of Lawrence
Stull Evangelical
Stull
WD Owl
Haskell Institute
Cruz McDaniels
Haskell
Albert McNish
the Grove
Douglas’ County Sunday Schools Association
J.S. Daniels
Menonigniums
Age
Memorial service urged to lift burden of abuse
In Tola Kansas on August 19 a nationwide gathering honors President Warren G. Harding. About 5000 citizens vow to start a campaign against unjust criticism of the executive and urge the nation to restrain remarks that could injure his health.
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Tola
Warren G. Harding
Governor Davis Improves Despite Fever in Topeka
Topeka Kansas August 70 Ass tated Press Governor Davis condition was very encouraging today according to attending physician Dr M Powell. Despite a fever around 8 he rested well and had the best night since illness began, with his head clear this morning. He does not know his ailment and asked to be told who is caring for him noting two brothers died of typhoid in the past.
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Topeka
Kans
Davis
Will Johns
Lawrence
Sheriff Johns
Johns
Why Penalize Lawrence Gas Prices Spark Debate
The piece notes gasoline selling around 181 percent in Kansas City Wichita and Hutchinson while refineries cut output and towns see prices drop to about 22.6 cents. It mentions anti discrimination law passed in Topeka during Stubbs era and whether it could govern such a matter if a complaint is filed.
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Kansas City
Wichita
Hutchinson
Stubbs
Topeka
Memorial Services at Baldwin Honor Harding Memorial
Baldwin residents paid tribute to President Warren G. Harding with a union memorial service. The gathering reflected on his leadership and the nation's postwar path.
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Baldwin Baldwin
Warren G. Harding
Service in Westminster Abbey Mourns President Harding
Thousands of Americans and Britons gathered at Westminster Abbey and surrounding streets to honor President Harding. Inside the cathedral the organ played funeral music as the burial service began. After benediction the congregation sang Harding’s favorite hymns and remained in silence. C L Scott and B A Bullock then departed for Topeka on business.
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London
Associated Press
Westminster Abbey
Empire
Pres Dent. Harding
Abbey
Chopin
Harding
Saul
Hay Calling Demonstration At Lawrence Area Farm
County agent H C Colgrazier led a hay calling demonstration this morning at Fred Cowles’s farm nine miles southeast of Lawrence. Dr Albright the chiropractor attended.
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H. C.colgrazier
Fred Cowles
Lawwrence
Epworth League Institute set to convene in Baldwin
Representatives from seven Kansas districts will gather in Baldwin on Monday for the thirteenth annual Epworth League Institute. More than 300 delegates are expected for the convention. The Lawrence Sanitary Milk and Ice Cream Co will stay closed all afternoon in honor of the late President Warren G. Harding. Ride a bicycle Hanna.
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Epworth League Institute
Kansas
Baltwin
Lawrence Sanitary, Milk & Ice Cream Co
Warren G. Heard Rn
White Family Reunion Brings Kin to Topeka
A White family reunion was held yesterday in Topeka with members traveling from California Ohio Iowa Illinois Oklahoma Kansas and Missouri. Some attendees were in Lawrence today on their way home after the gathering.
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Topeka
California
Ohio
Iowa
Illinois
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Lawrence
Nation Honors Late President Warren G Harding
On August 10 the nation paused to honor Warren G Harding as his body was entombed in Marion. Across the country and abroad, services and prayers were held, businesses closed, and rail and post offices operated on limited hours as President Coolidge urged a day of mourning.
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Washington
Warren G. Harding
Marion
Coolidge
Myrion
America
Westminster Abbey
France
Switzerland
South America
Nat Reiss carnival featured at county fair week
Lawrence county fair board secures the Nat Reiss carnival for the August 28 to 31 celebration. Mrs Nat Reiss manages the 250 person show praised for its clean reputation. Other acts include Montana Earls Wild West show and Twentieth Century Illusions. Also notes second poll tax notices sent to about a thousand male residents, over 800 paid, collectors not used this year.
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County Fair Board
Nat. Reiss
Nat Reiss
Carthage
Reiss
Montana
Earl
Athletic
Areright Smith
Coney Island
Lawrence
Floyd Lawrence
Fiery Cross Blazed At Aviation Field Night Meet
A bright cross burned on an aviation field last night, believed to mark a Ku Klux Klan gathering. Hundreds of cars filled the surrounding streets as Klansmen and many curious onlookers arrived to witness the event.
Work Suspended at Haskell Institute for President Harding Funeral
Work was suspended at Haskell Institute today for the funeral of the late President Harding. A period of quiet was observed for five minutes immediately after 3 o'clock p m.
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Haskell
Haskell Institute
Harding
City Hall Offices Closed For President Harding Funeral
City hall offices closed this afternoon at 1 o clock and will stay shut all day in Marion Ohio for the funeral of the late President Warren G Harding. Ardrey Chiropractors 315 Afasay
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City Hall
Warren G. Harding
Marion
Ohio
Atte
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C. L. Scott
B.A. Bullock
Dr Albright
Chiropractor
Hanna
In Foreign Lands Services
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Boston
St. Louis
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Chiropractors
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