Death of President Harding Stuns Nation and World
The death of Warren G Harding from cerebral apoplexy occurred in San Francisco at 7 30 p m. He died after a sudden collapse as Mrs Harding read to him. A special train carried his body to Washington with full guard while crowds across states stood in silent tribute. The cabinet, including Herbert Hoover, and San Francisco officials reacted with grief as details of the death emerged and the funeral plans began.
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Funeral rites and procession mark Harding death in 1923 plan
Washington lays out simple Marion state services for President Harding with an East Room casket, 3 000 to 4 000 soldiers escort, and a funeral train to Marion. The plan includes wreaths, a black catafalque, and a return to Washington after services. Mrs. Harding declines a death mask.
Harding Rising in Politics and Rise to Presidency
The piece chronicles Warren G. Hardings political ascent from Ohio state senate through lieutenant governor to the U S Senate. It notes his 1920 presidential run, the Chicago convention nomination, anti League of Nations stance, and the 1920 election victory with 404 electoral votes to Cox's 127, followed by a simple March 4 1921 inauguration.
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Harding Life and Times of Warren G Harding
Portrait of Warren G Harding detailing birth in 1865 at Bloomings Grove Ohio and rise from printer to publisher of the Marion Star. Mentions his wife Florence Kling and the 1920s Alaska policy, Armament Conference, and his push for international law despite isolationist stance.
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Milestones in Warren G. Harding's life
The timeline covers Harding's life from birth in Blooming Grove Ohio on November 2 1865 to death on August 2 1923. It traces early work as a newspaper publisher his first political role in the Ohio senate elected November 6 1898 and subsequent offices including lieutenant governor in 1903 governor candidate defeat in 1910 US Senate win in 1914 presidential nomination in 1920 presidential election victory in 1920 inauguration March 4 1921 and death in 1923.
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Comic Jud Tunkins on husbands working long hours
Jud Tunkins quips that his wife believes every man should be compelled to work twelve to fourteen hours at his job rather than loaf at home and meddle with house cleaning. This remark reflects mid century humor about gender roles and labor.
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West African singer wrecks phonograph with powerful voice
A West African native of giant stature was invited to sing into a phonograph to record native tunes. His powerful voice proved so forceful that it wrecked the machine, stunning onlookers.
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Giant Berry Discovery Reaches Record Size
A new giant Columbia berry, claimed as the largest yet found, measures about 2 and a half inches long by roughly one and a half inches thick. It was introduced in 1921 from the Andes and announced in this country.
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Charcoal Eph Declares Limited Religion and Generous Giving
In a moodily humorous remark Charcoal Eph says he has little religion left but plans to contribute without changing a nickel before he hollers Amen loud enough to drown out the organ. He emphasizes a show of generosity despite scant faith.
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Mellon Talks Reparations Delays Return to America
Paris reports Secretary of the Treasury Mellon extends stay for a second week to press discussions on interallied debts and reparations. The talks involve France and other allies as relief measures and settlement terms are debated.
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