Federal officials plan Harding funeral in Washington debate on Mrs Harding’s wishes
Washington officials weigh state funeral details as they await Mrs Harding to decide on arrangements. They review Lincoln Garfield and McKinley spares, consider White House and Capitol sites, and discuss occupancy of Mrs Harding’s rooms and symbolic ceremonies. The plan foresees a simple, nonmilitary service with limited seating in the rotunda and at the Capitol.
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Oath Form at Simple Ceremony and Presidential Trip Notes
The article describes an oath ceremony with witnesses including Mrs. Caetidae and Joseph H. Pountain and notes President Coolidge’s departure from Plymouth to Rutland en route to Washington. It mentions the president traveling with the same party and staff, including Attorney General Daugherty and General Pershing, and a parting message if time allowed. The route goes through Benn, Ogden, Cheyenne, Omaha, Chicago to Washington with limited stops. The piece reflects on Harding’s memory and homefront sentiment.
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Physicians Who Attended Grief Executive
A long, detailed account lists physicians who attended the ailing President and the medical statements issued. It covers the sequence from the initial illness, the eventual death announcement, and the cabinet’s response as plans for the return to Washington were prepared. The report notes Drs Sawtver, Lom as Wilbur, Cooper, Roore, and Hubert Work among those involved.
Coolidge Takes Presidential Oath at Father Home
President Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as head of the United States in a simple ceremony at his father’s home. The oath was administered by a notary public after arrangements to secure the official form by telephone. Coolidge, accompanied by family and friends, pledged to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution as he prepared to depart for Washington amid a nation in mourning.
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George B. Christian, Jr
Los Angeles
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Calvin ©. Coolidge
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Frisco Holds Wake as Harding Death Sparks Grief
The death of President Harding triggers a vast Washington wake with thousands visiting the hotel suite, cabinet members, lawmakers, reporters, and officials paying respects. Secretary Hoover and Secretary Work enter the room first, followed by Attorney General Dougherty and others, while Navy Captain Buchanan arrives with condolences aboard the Hen Gerson.
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Gillett
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Return to Capital Arrangements Finished After Harding Death
Details of Mrs. Harding’s return to Washington are finalized with a cross country journey planned to begin this evening. The body is expected to lie in state at the Capitol rotunda and burial will take place in Marion Ohio as mourners reflect on the nation’s leaders and heroes in a period of national sorrow.
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