Coolidge Shows No Decision on Extra Congress Session
Washington Aug 6 President Coolidge has no firm plan to call an extra session of Congress though he has not ruled it out. Samuel Gompers AFL president and Frank Morrison discussed with him possible labor proposals and employment issues. Gompers to meet again next month to present labor agenda amid mining concerns.
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Coolidge
Congress
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Organized Labor
Federation
Executive Council
Touching Scenes as Train Passes President Hardings Funeral
A funeral train carrying President Harding passes through Iowa towns from Boone to Cedar Rapids. Spectators along the tracks show deep emotion, with farmers, veterans, engineers, and a tearful elderly woman illustrating national unity amid sorrow.
Christ as Bearer of Burdens Inspires Parishioners
Rev John BE Simpson of North United Presbyterian Pittsburg preached on Christ bearing burdens for believers who place their loads on him. He depicted Christ not removing burdens but assisting after followers accept them, presenting a thoughtful and forceful sermon at First United Presbyterian.
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First United Presbyterian
John BE. Simpson
North United Presbyterian Church of
Pittsburgh
Christ
Mr. Simpson
J. F. Simpson
Washington
Sunshine Gasoline proves motor efficiency pleasure in driving
Sunshine Gasoline promises better driving pleasure through enhanced motor efficiency. Independent Oil Co backs the claim as part of a marketing effort to promote Sunlight Gasoline products and related services.
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Sunshine
Independent Oil Co
Mrs Harding Seeks McKinley Style Funeral Plan
Washington Aug 6 Plans for funeral arrangements will be discussed with Mrs Harding on her arrival in Washington. President Coolidge has telegrammed with the funeral train’s approach and it will reach the capital tomorrow. Mrs Harding proposes the ceremonies resemble those for President McKinley and wishes the funeral party kept intact to Marion for burial. On arrival Mr Harding’s body will be moved to the White House east room.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
Coolidge
Washington
Painters Injured When Scaffold Collapses at Keota
At Keota on Saturday afternoon two painters were injured when the scaffold they stood on collapsed. F H Glover suffered a dislocated right wrist and a broken bone in the forearm while I B Wilkin sprained his right arm and hand and received four minor bruises. They were varnishing desks and painting woodwork in the Keota school house interior when the ceiling collapse occurred.
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Keota
F. H. Glover
Wilkin
Idaho Forest Fire Now Under Control
Wallace Idaho August 6 Forest fires that have burned over two hundred square miles in a Marble Creek cut of timber in Shoshone county are practically under control according to a report from forestry headquarters today.
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Wallace
Idaho
Marble Creek
Shoshone County
Forestry Headquarters
Bandits Rob Jewelry Firm in Chicago
Two young bandits held up the David J Fried manufacturing and jewelry office in Chicago and escaped with a box of unset diamonds valued at $6,000. An employee reported the robbery to police.
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Chicago
David J. Fried Manufacturing and Jewelry
Large crowd to honor President Harding in Marion
Marion Ohio expects more than one hundred thousand people Friday for final rites of the late President Harding. Adjutant General Henderson orders 3600 Ohio National Guard mobilized to protect sites around the Harding home and Mt Vernon avenue. The funeral plan includes viewing at the Marion courthouse from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and services at the late president’s father’s home before burial. Troop lined streets will greet the funeral cortege passing the Marion Star office.
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Associated Press
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Henderson
United States Reserve Forces of
George Harding
Executive
Mt. Vernon Avenue
Marion Star
Harding planned Iowa visit in fall recalls funerals
Cedar Rapids dispatch reports Harding planned a fall trip across Iowa and Minnesota before his death. The funeral train reached Union Station at 10 12 a m, twenty two minutes late, carrying party members who had traveled with him westward and back. The plan was to avoid politics and foster goodwill between government and people during the proposed tour.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Harding
Union Station
Oeard Harding
Iowa
Minnesota
Washington
Alaska
Francisco
Union Pacific
Chicago & Northwestern
Iowa Commandery
Knights Templar
American Legion
Mrs Harding Restful Night On Funeral Train
Mrs. Harding slept well aboard the private car Superb carrying President Harding’s body in Cedar Rapids Iowa Aug 6 The widow rested to regain strength for Wednesday state funeral services and Marion events She spoke with close friends including Mrs Malcolm Jennings Mrs Christian Mrs Herbert Hoover Mrs Hubert Work and Mrs E K Remsberg about her husband his actions and future plans
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Associated Press
Harding
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Malcolm Jennings
Columbus
Ohio
Christian
Herbert Hoover
Secretary of Commerce
Hubert Work
Interior
E. KE. Remsberg
Harding kin ride special to join funeral train at Dixon
Dr. George P. Harding brother of the late president travels by special from Chicago with Carl W. Sawyer and another Marion, Ohio man, to connect with the Harding funeral train. W. H. Finley, president of the Chicago Northwestern, accompanies the party. Arrival times set for 12:15 at Dixon and 1:52 Chicago time, though noted as late.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Harding
Dixon Ilinois
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Dixon
George P. Harding
Carl W. Sawyer
Marion
Ohio
W. H. Finley
Abeart
Clinton
Jons
Mississippi River
Ilinois
Fire destroys Keota farm home. bloodhounds track suspect
The Fred Sheets farm house in Dutch Creek township near Talleyrand burned between 11 and 12 Saturday night. The fire was deemed incendiary. Bloodhounds from Agency, led by keeper and Town Marshall Miller, traced a scent to a nearby house but no arrests followed.
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Keota
Fred Sheets
Dutch Creek
Talleyrand
Corn Damaged by Weekend Storm Across Nearby Lands
Reports from the region say winds and heavy rain Saturday afternoon battered corn fields east of town and northwest, knocking down stalks. Some recovered yield is expected, but a sizable portion may not revive. Rain overall benefited crops, totaling about one inch the heaviest in weeks.
Imogene Area Land Sells For 250 Per Acre
Iowa land two miles west of Imogene sold last week for 250 dollars per acre. Frank Harman bought eighty unimproved acres from the Louis Harman estate, acquiring this year’s crop and immediate possession.
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Shenandoah
Iowa
Frank Harman
Louis Harman
Eight and half pound girl greets Cloyce Stewart home
Mr and Mrs Cloyce Stewart celebrate the arrival of an eight and a half pound girl born early this morning. Mr and Mrs Clark Woodburn of Iowa City spent Sunday at the L F Woodburn home.
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Cloyce Stewart
Mrs. Clark Woodburn
Iowa City
L. F. Woodburn
Funeral Train Passes Through Iowa in Mourning
Across Iowa the Harding funeral train drew thousands to stations and highways as rain fell and residents paused in silence. From Morrison to Clinton and Ames, crowds gathered with bowed heads, guards from American Legion and Boy Scouts paying solemn tributes as the presidential train carried away the nation’s leader.
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Boy Scouts
Associated Press
Harding
Council Bluffs
Missouri River
Omaha
Counwell Lluffs
Ames
Des Moines
Iowa State College
American Legion
Knoxville
Roland
Cambridge
Nevada
Marshalltown
Kiwanis
Lions Clubs
Carrol
Ttrain
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America
Mrs. Harding
William McKinley
DR. Geo. Harding Charters
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Morrison
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Round Grove
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Missouri River Valley
Missouri Valley
Harrison County
Logan
Dennison
Crawford County
State
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