Harding Funeral Train Brings Nation to Silent Remembrance
Across the nation mourns as President Warren G. Harding is honored in a national day of mourning. Chicago San Francisco and Washington recall the late leader with solemn services and dignitaries. Mrs Harding expresses resolve amid grieving crowds and martial honors mark the funeral procession.
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Coolidge Reflects on Mother After Presidency Rise
In Plymouth Vermont on August 4 Associated Press reports Calvin Coolidge, newly sworn in as president, first thought of his deceased mother. He visited the family cemetery near the Coolidge homestead before departing for Washington, pausing at a marble marker in quiet contemplation.
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Calvin Coolidge
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New
First Official Act of President Urges Prayer for Harding
President Coolidge signed a proclamation mourning President Harding and calling the nation to observe a day of prayer and mourning on August 10. Harding's body would be buried in Marion as the flag flew at half staff nationwide. The document was delivered by J Butler Wright and signed by Secretary Hughes.
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Coolidge
Harding
Marion
J. Butler Wright
State Department
Hughes
Active Selling on Stock Market Opens After Harding Death
The market opened with active selling in today’s session after President Harding’s death. Prices fell notably in rail, motors, and rubber shares on the New York Stock Exchange while cotton futures rose on dry southwest weather reports.
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New York Stock Exchange
Great Northern Preferred
South West
River report states Lock 4 pool reduced for dam work
The Monroe lock pool will be kept 4 feet below the normal stage for the rest of summer to aid construction at lock and dam No 5. The pool will drop gradually Sunday and Monday to reach the lower stage, according to engineer C S Maupin.
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C. S. Maupin
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday
Washington reports a fair stretch with normal temperatures. Scattered thundershowers are probable across Gulf States as the week starts in August.
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Washington
Goulf
Clearing House Reserve Shows Increase Despite Decline
The week’s actual condition of clearing house banks and trust companies in New York reports a reserve surplus of 16.2 million dollars, offset by a decline of 12.46 million from the prior period. The report reflects broader liquidity shifts affecting financial institutions.
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New York
Silent groups gather to honor memory of Harding
Silent groups across the region gather to honor memory of Warren G Harding. The observances reflect national mourning as newspapers note his passing and the nation contemplates leadership changes. Train speeds on its journey echo the widespread reactions.
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Thousands Bare Heads In Token Of Respect On Harding Funeral Train
The Associated Press reports thousands along the rails in western California and Nevada kept their heads bare as Warren G. Harding's funeral train passed. Crowds formed in groups and single file to honor the president en route from San Francisco to Washington and Marion. Mrs. Harding remained strong as she rode in the last car, receiving quiet sympathy from the mourners.
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Sparks
Nev
Washington
Harding
Roseville
Cal
Warren G. Harding
California
Nevada
San Francisco
Marion
Ohio
Mrs. Harding
Stockton
Guard of Honor
Mrs. Harding to occupy White Oaks farm near Marion
President Harding's widow plans to move to the farm of Dr. C. E. Sawyer just outside Marion Ohio. The White Oaks property, famed for the front porch campaign, will be her future home despite an offer to vacate from Millard Hunt.
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Marion
Harding
C. E. Sawyer
City
Marion Tribune
Coolidge Hopes Wilson Attends Harding Funeral
President Coolidge expressed hope that Woodrow Wilson would take part in the funeral of President Harding in Washington. The note reflects wartime era diplomacy amid a national mourning period.
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Coolidge
Woodrow Wilson
Associated Pross
Washington
Harding
Monroe Mourns Harding Death in Mayor's Proclamation
Monroe joins the nation in grief over President Warren G. Harding's death. Mayor Arnold Bernstein proclaims sorrow, notes Harding's endearing qualities, and extends condolences while welcoming President Calvin Coolidge. Flags on public buildings ordered to half mast. a large flag flies at half mast over the American Legion home.
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Monroe
Warren G. Harding
Arnold Bernstein
Harding
Calvin Coolidge
American Legion
Morse with three sons acquitted by Washington jury
Charles W. Morse, a New York ship builder, and his three sons plus four others were acquitted by a Washington jury on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States related to wartime shipbuilding and operation contracts. The case, the first of the big war fraud prosecutions, involved two indictments with 80 overt acts alleged in Morse company dealings with the emergency fleet corporation. The defense urged civil accounting, while the government claimed a conspiracy aimed at defrauding the government and hindering the wartime program.
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B. W. Morse
Harry H. Mora
N. M. Campbell
U.S. Steamship Company
Robert O. White
U.S. Transport
K. M. Much
Augusta
Maine
Virginia Ship Building Corporation
Philip Reishardt
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Virginia
Atlevandria
Morse
Morse Companies
Shipping Board
President Coolidge Signals Continuity of Harding Policies
In a first conference with reporters President Coolidge stated the Harding administration would continue in office indefinitely and saw no reason for changes or for interruptions to ongoing negotiations with foreign governments. He declined to discuss administration policies or the possibility of an extra session of Congress.
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Washington
Coolidge
Harding
Congress
Fitting Tribute to Former President Planned at Capital
Washington Aug. 4 President Coolidge Devoted to funeral arrangements and policies as Harding rites unfold He arrived from Plymouth Vermont after taking oath at his father home He held talks with Hughes New and Curtis and prepared to meet Mrs Harding and continue Harding administration plans The body will lie in state in the East Room then rotunda services at 10 am and six pm public viewing before burial in Marion Ohio Ces detachment will escort the casket to the capitol for the ceremonies.
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Harding
Coolidge
Dr. Coolidge
Plymouth
Vermont
Capital
Maestic East Room
Capitol Rotunda
Executive Mansion
Capitol
Rotunda
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Marion
Ohio
Mr. Harding
Proclamation Honoring President Harding by Coolidge
President Calvin Coolidge issues a national day of mourning and prayer for President Warren G. Harding who has died. He designates Friday August 10 as the day body lies in state and urges assembly in churches to honor the late leader. Secretary Hughes reports government offices will close on August 7 after 1 PM and August 8 9 10.
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Washington
Coolidge
United States of America
United States
Warren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Monroe Baseball Club to stay intact through Labor Day
Manager Haas denies rumors of disbanding after the present series with Alexandria. The Monroe Baseball Club will continue under the same management until Labor Day and will barnstorm for top attractions for fans.
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Monroe
Alexandria
Haas
Coolidge designates national day of mourning for Hard ing funeral
President Coolidge announces Friday as nation wide day of mourning for the funeral of President Harding. He says federal personnel remain unchanged for now and that U S Mexico and U S Turkey reapproachment talks will continue unimpeded. The conference occurs at the New Willard Hotel as a new page in American history begins.
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Washington
Coolidge
United States
Harding
American Republic
Mexico
Turkey
New Willard Hotel
Mr. Goolidge
White House
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