Comforting Words at Service for President Harding
Mrs. Harding and the Harding family attended a simple service in San Francisco recalling President Warren G. Harding. Rev James West prayed as Mrs Harding expressed thanks and resolve not to break down amid mournful scenes after the funeral cortege. Police guard and street crowds framed the somber moment as she viewed the casket one last time before departure.
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Associated Press
San” Francisco
Calif
San “Francisco
Warren G. Harding
Esterday
Harding
James
West
Mrs Harding
Mr. Watson
Presidental Suite
San Francisco
Father of Coolidge Hints at Visiting Soon
An elderly Vermont farmer, aged New England, watches news from Washington as his son Cal Coolidge becomes president after Harding's death. Old John Coolidge, 75, speaks in short, plain sentences and says he may visit Washington to see his son in the White House, noting he is glad Cal has been trusted to lead.
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United Press
Wigsmouth
Vermont
New England
Green Mountain
Washington
United States
John Coolidge
Massachusetts
Csi
Strecesa
Harding
Cal
Mr. Coolidee Sr
W. A. Perkins
Pridgewater
Gmice
White House
Pro-Tem Senate Leader Becomes Permanent Head
Albert B. Cummins, president pro tem of the senate, becomes the permanent presiding officer, succeeding the vice president in the legislative duties. The presidential succession passes to the premier of the cabinet, Secretary of State Charles Evans Hashes.
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Albert B. Cummins
Senate
Charles Evans Hashes
Unchanged Government Affairs In Early Coolidge Press
United Press dispatch from Washington reports President Coolidge will keep government affairs unchanged for now. No public announcements on new government business, including Mexican recognition talks or diplomacy, are planned. Brig. Gen. Sawyer and George Christian will stay in office. no replacements are contemplated. Press conference at Willard Hotel where Coolidge seeks to avoid signaling a cabinet transition. Resignations from Harding’s cabinet denied though formal steps may occur later.
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United Press
Washington
DD. C
Coolidge
Sawyer
Harding
George Christian
Pretto
Aundrea
Willard Hotel
Mr. Coolidge
Mr. Harding
Mr Harding
Flag Rules for Death of President Harding Observed
United Press report from Indianapolis outlines flag observance for President Harding's death. When on a staff it should be at half mast for thirty days. if hung on a rope or building it should display black bunting on both ends.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Harding
Garland W. Powell
Powell
Funeral schedule for President Harding observed in Washington
United Press reports the official funeral program for President Harding. Activities include arrival of the body on a special train, body in state at the White House East Room, a capitol funeral cortege, a service at the capitol, viewing in the rotunda, and the special funeral train to Marion. High officials and former President Taft’s involvement are noted.
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United Press
Washington, D. G
Harding
Hoy
Unitn Station
White House
President Coolidge
Supreme Court
Capitol
Freeman Anderson
Calvary Baptist Church
James 8. Montgomery
House of Representatives
Ila
Marion
Vardul
Morse brothers acquitted in wartime conspiracy case
Charles W. Morse and his three sons plus four others were acquitted by a jury of conspiracy to defraud the United States in wartime ship construction and operation contracts. Defendants include Erwin Morse Benjamin Morse Henry Morse H Campbell of New York, Robert G. White, Rupert Much of Augusta, Paul Reinheardt and other executives in shipyards and transit firms.
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Associated Press
Weoblerton
D. C
Charles W. Morse
New 7K Shiptulder
Gury
United States
Erwin A. Morse
Benjamin W. Morse
Henry F. Morse
H. Campbell
New York
United States Steemshin Company
Robert G. White
United States Transport Company
Rupert M. Much
Augusta
Virginia Shipbuilding Corporation
Paulp Reinheardt
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Sizerate
Alexjandeia
Metcalf Lumber chief killed in Wis auto crash
Dafgeville Wis Thromnn Metcalf president of Metcalf & Sons Lumber company was killed and Thomas Mitchell of Dodeeville near death at St Josephs hospital after an auto accident at 9 2 lest might a mile west Jak Rudge way
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Associated Press
Dafgeville
Wis
Thromnn Metcalf
Metcalf & Sons Lumber Company
Thomas Mitchell
Child Dies in Auto Accident Near Spencer
Special to The Northwestern Marshfield Delores Bast seven year old daughter of Michael Bast died last night as result of an automobile race agent near Spencer. The child’s mother died in hospital badly injured from the same wreck.
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Northwestern
Marshfield
Wie
Delores Bast
Michael Bast
Ruit Am
Spencer
Castner Signs With White Sox from Notre Dame
Chicago White Sox sign Paul Castner a Notre Dame pitcher. He heads to report to Heston where the team plays. Castner lists St Paul as his home and joins the American League club from the university.
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United Prong
Chicago
Paul Castner
Notre Dame University
Heston
White Sox
Castners
St. Paul
Three Grave Problems for Coolidge as He Takes Post
United Press dispatch outlines three grave problems facing Calvin Coolidge as he assumes the presidency. The international crisis in Europe, the task of continuing Harding era reforms at home, and the unsettled political scene with open candidacies foreseen. Officials call the Ruhr reparations issue among the most serious foreign policy tests.
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A. L. Bradford
United Press Star
Washington, D. C
Calvin Cookdreag
United States
Harding
Armtertex
Mr. Harding
Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge
Ruhr
Two Opposite Ideas For Settling Ruhr
Two contrasting plans shape European policy on the Ruhr crisis as France occupies the region. Bonar Law favored leaving France and Germany to resolve the matter. Baldwin pushed for an international tribunal to determine Germany’s indemnity payments. Belgium and British business interests pressure for a quick stand with France to force German concessions.
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IW. T. Mason
United Press
New York
Ruhr
France
Rhine
Bonar Law
Germany
Steond
Baldwin
Belleium
Alllee
Great Britain
Bendon
tellorTas
Stanley Baldwin
Poincare Turing
Fanl
Governor Blaine Demands Facts From Senator Severson
Governor Blaine accuses Senator Severson of waging scandal and urges use of legal channels to expose state officer misconduct. He says courts are open and demands the senator specify officers and offenses, criticizing “scandalmongering” and calling for factual information.
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Blaine
Madison
H. J. Severson
Tula
Acate
FLO
Kern
Pias
Samon Teague
Hd Chhorta
Senate
Ecourtes
JAP AND FRENCH BOATS IN COLLISION AT SEA
In heavy fog off the Golden Gate two ships the Maroon Manuka and the French freighter Maskan candet glancing damaged but able to reach port under their own steam. No major injuries reported among crew members.
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United Frosg
San Francisco
Calif
Manuka
Maskan Candet
Puscon
Wisconsin Drainage Progress Report 1919 1939
A quarterly state drainage update shows 215 440 acres drained in Wisconsin since 1939. J G A Mack, state chief engineer, reports past quarter activity and expenditures for drainage projects.
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Asenehated Press
Madlacam
Wisconsin
J. G. A. Mack
President Goolidge's Breakfast Recounted in Quirky Note
A humorous fragment describes President Goolidge’s breakfast routine at 6:30 with two shredded wheat biscuits and coffee. The garbled text imitates a diary style, noting the daily habit among other playful references to Coolidge’s morning meal.
Market Opens Steady Amid Mixed Early Stock Action
The New York market opened with mixed activity as prices edged higher in cotton and some steel issues. Losses were seen in several pivotal stocks with notable declines in Gulf States and other standards while United States Steel showed early recovery amid cautious buying.
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New York
Priess
Hindebaker
Yi York
Laie
Woodrow Wilson to Attend Funeral Ceremonies
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson is expected to participate in funeral ceremonies for President Harding. Military units including cavalry and field artillery will escort the funeral train, with Taft acting as president pro tempore and Senate leaders outlining arrangements.
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Woodrow Wilson
Winsted Freseo
Washington
D. C
Wiodrow Wiemen
Sherrill
Wilson
Dawes Broadcasts Tributes at Harding Memorial Service
Dawes delivered a somber tribute on air as Chicago and others marked a memorial for the late President Harding. The radio station aired hymns and memory poems, with callers and employees recalling his era and leadership amid a lengthy broadcast.
Ames Central Question Deepens With Longstanding Strain
Special to The Northwestern reports that the aged, long standing Amestean problem shows signs of weary evolution. The article notes continued strained relations between the United States and neighboring states, hinting at unresolved diplomatic frictions and possible future developments.
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Washington
Proclamation of national mourning for President Warren G. Harding
The text records a United States proclamation by President Calvin Coolidge announcing a day of national mourning for Warren G. Harding. It directs worship services and national observances, noting government offices closed and citizens urged to pay respect at divine services and memorials with strong emphasis on national unity and remembrance. The document is dated August 20, 1923, signed by Secretary of State Charles F. Hughes.
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United Areas
Wasbluguy
OD. C
Cuutidges
Warren G. Elarding
United States of America
United States
Divine Providence
Warren Gamadlel
Reid
Ameri- Jeep
Milng
Calvin Caoluse
Tmt
Toamenea
Nory
Ulead
Mayer
Hy Carmath
Goms
Mts
Washington
Eard
Huntrat
Ani
Independence
United Sintee
Forts
Eleal Hn
Colvin Coaldge
Charles FB Finehes
Itau
Washinston
Bebc
Coolidge Assumes Presidency Amid Harding Death Proclamation
Washington DC President Coolidge signs a proclamation honoring President Harding and designating Friday August 10 as a day of prayer and mourning. Harding’s funeral plans unfold as Coolidge meets with reporters and confirms continuity of Harding administration personnel and foreign policy efforts. The text notes delivery of the proclamation to the State Department and Coolidge’s intention to proceed with funeral arrangements and ongoing governance.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Harding
Marion
Mit
J. Butler Wright
State Department
Hughes
President and Coolidge Worship At First Relational
In Washington, President and Mrs. Coolidge attend Congregational services but decline a reserved pew. Harding attended Calvary Baptist with Mrs. Harding. Harding’s widow, Bess, will live on Dr. Sawyer’s farm near Marion after his death. report from Marion Star.
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Associated Press
Washington
D. C
Coolidge
Coulldze
Tantle
Harding
Haning
Calvary Baptist Church
Marion
C. E. Sawyer
Marion Tritone
Marion Star
President Invites Wilson in State Funeral Procession
President Coolidge formally invites President Woodrow Wilson to take a place of honor in the state funeral procession for Mr. Hardly, next Wednesday at the Willard Hotel in Washington D C. Admiral Grayson was asked to join the war president in this ceremonial duty.
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Wilson
White House
Willard Hotel
Washington, D. C
Wisconsin and Minnesota Weather Outlook This Week
Unclear OCR yields a weather summary: mentions cooler tonight in Wisconsin and Minnesota with potential extremes, then partial details for South Dakota and the plains. Forecasts indicate generally fair conditions in southern sections, with continued cool air and a possible move to warmer temperatures by Sunday. Next week hints at unsettled weather across the Washington valley with showers, thunderstorms, and moderate precipitation.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Mosul Elsuay
Woutheas
South Eine Orton
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