Nation Prep for Harding Funeral in Enduring Memorial
Washington Aug 6 The American government halts normal duties as it prepares a nationwide funeral for President Harding. Coolidge Wilson and Taft will join a ceremonial procession from the White House to the Capitol with an army guard of honor, and a large escort will accompany the presidential casket to Marion.
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Special train assembled for Harding's brother in Chicago
Chicago Aug 6 a special train was made up to carry Dr George T Harding Jr brother of the late president Dr C E Sawyer and other Marion Ohio friends of the family westward to meet the Harding funeral train passing through Iowa this morning
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Iowa
President Harding praised for flood control support in flood scene
Washington dispatch notes Louisiana friendship with President Harding on lower Mississippi flood issues. Wilson, long advocate of flood control, recalls April meeting with Harding to discuss levee alternatives and a special Mississippi River commission report.
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Mississippi Eiser Commission
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New Orleans Times-Picayune
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W.ton
No Arrests Reported in Sardis Lynching Case
Associated Press reports no arrests in the lynching of Howard Floran in Sardis Mississippi. A coroner’s jury ruled he died at the hands of unknown parties after a mob stormed the jail while officials urged restraint.
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President Coolidge Rest, Then Focuses on Harding Funeral
After a day of rest President Coolidge in Washington dedicated himself to planning Warren G. Harding's funeral. All other official business was set aside as officials and government staff gathered at the temporary executive offices near the Coolidge Hotel to handle the many details and confer on the arrangements.
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No National Holiday Friday In Mourning For President Harding
Washington reports that Friday will not be a national holiday nor will businesses be required to close. President Coolidge intends only voluntary suspensions by firms wishing to honor the late president, not a nationwide shutdown of industry.
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Harding
Coolidge
Funeral Train Passes Through Omaha for Harding Tribute
The presidential funeral train bearing Warren G. Harding’s body travels from San Francisco to Washington via Omaha and Chicago. In Omaha about 20 000 residents gathered at Union Station early morning to honor the late president with flowers and prayers as the procession continued toward the nation’s capital.
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President Coolidge Meets Labor Leaders on Congress Plans
President Coolidge discussed possible extra sessions with AFL leaders Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison. The talks covered labor policy proposals and industrial matters including the coal industry, with no final decision on Congress timing.
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Plans Incomplete For State Funeral For Late President
Washington Aug 6 plans for the state funeral of the late President Harding remain incomplete Mrs Harding requests the ceremonies closely follow the McKinley funeral 22 years ago The body will be brought to Washington Thursday afternoon and lie in state in the Capitol rotunda from 10 30 a m to 6 p m Wednesday before leaving for Marion Ohio President Coolidge Secretary Hughes and Chief Justice Taft arrange sendoff and foreign diplomats prepare to attend Washington ceremonies
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Letter to wife of man he murdered results in arrest
J M Bill Alexander arrived in Shreveport chained in custody to stand trial for the 1922 murder of W F Rodgers at Oj Center Louisiana. A letter to Rodgers wife Maggie Rodgers led officers to his whereabouts after she asked a friend to read it. Rodgers was beaten and shot near the oil field and buried in a crude grave. Alleged accomplices Sherron and Claude Sherron were arrested. they testified they helped bury the body under Alexander’s coercion.
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Bill) Alexander
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Bilbo to Continue Speaking Dates in Mississippi Races
In Mississippi the former governor Theodore G Bilbo will maintain speaking dates despite the funeral of O W Conner father of rival candidate Sennet Conner. Campaign managers for Franklin Bell Whitfield and Whitfield report cancellations or relocations as they observe the funeral timing and primary deadlines.
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McComb
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Conner
Harvey McGehee
Lester C. Franklin
Vicksburg
Clarksdale
Percy Bell
Garland Lyell
Greenville
Whitfield
Harry Bryan
Henry L. Whitfield
Columbus
Turco American Treaty Signed After Hard Negotiations
Lausanne reports the Turco American treaty signed at 4 12 P m today after lengthy talks. The accord grants Americans most favored nation treatment and replaces the outdated 1830 agreement.
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Lausanne
Thousands to attend last rites for Harding in Marion
Up to 10 000 people expected in Marion Ohio for the late President Harding funeral with 8 000 Ohio reserve troops mobilized to manage the crowd. Dr Geo T Harding Jr and Dr Carl W Sawyer travel to Chicago to coordinate arrangements and Mrs Harding may direct plans. Funeral service to be held at the Harding home before burial at Marion county courthouse and cemetery with Troop A Cleveland providing escort.
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Cotton traders in buying movement
New York August 6 The market opened with a surge as traders anticipated a sharp Texas crop reduction due to prolonged hot weather. Active months rose 75 points from Saturday’s close with October at 23.35 and December at 23.20 in the first 15 minutes, about $11 a base higher since the government report appeared.
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