Dead Co glidge son typical American boy
A fragmented obituary portrait of Calvin Coolidge Jr a bright slight built student who planned to enter Amherst next autumn He was described as a pleasant loyal and athletic teen with interests in tennis and baseball He grew up in Northampton Mass and in Washington with his family his parents the President and Mrs Coolidge guiding him to remain an ordinary boy despite the White House life
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Calvin Coolidge
Calvin
Northampton Mass
Washington
Beth
John
Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg
Hem John
Plymouth
Camp Devens
Connecticut
Massachusetts
White House
Camp Tevens
Islvin
Colidge
Wenge House
Hbedelde
E. T. Clark
President Coolidge
William Gerry Morgan
Nata
Army Medical Service
Hiat Id
Messages of condolence reach President Coolidge from Democrats
Hundreds of messages of sympathy arrived for President Coolidge after the loss of his son during the national Democratic convention in New York. Prominent Democrats including William Jennings Bryan and former Gov James M Cox of Ohio sent telegrams along with officials such as Joseph Tumulty Senator Earle Mayfield and Chicago Mayor William Dever.
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New York
Coolidge
William Jennings Bryan
James M Cox
Ohio
Joseph F
Earle R Mayfield
Texas
William E Dever
Chicago
Charles W .Bryan
Nebraska
Jonathan M Davis
Kansas
Brandon
Cripple Sustains Skull Fracture After Fall Downstairs
Frederick B Barkhurst, 50, of 128 Webster Street Northwest, suffered a probable skull fracture yesterday afternoon after slipping down a flight of marble stairs in the Munsey building. Barkhurst, who has an artificial leg, was unconscious at late noon and transported by ambulance to Emergency Hospital in critical condition for further treatment and observation.
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Frederick B Barkhurst
Webster Street
Munsey
Barkhurst
Emerygercy Hospital
Maughan Flies Here To Report To Weeks
Lieut Russell Maughan arrived at Jolting Field yesterday at 3:70 pm to deliver his official report to Secretary of War Weeks. He then went to the State War and Navy Building and reported to Maj Gen Patrick, chief of the air service, before returning to Kelly Field by train this afternoon.
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Russell Maughan
Jolling Field
Weeks
State War
Navy
Patrick
Air Service
Kelly
Tex
Young Calvin Coolidge Jr Hopes to Work for Grandfather
The 15 year old Coolidge heir, son of the future president, plans to help his grandfather in Plymouth Notch Vermont by aiding with crops before joining Camp Devens training. He is described as brave, thoughtful, and eager to pursue aviation and radio interest, while balancing life at Mercersburg Academy and duties at home.
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Plymouth Notch
Mercersburg
Aghr
Harding
White House
Massachusetts
Washington
Calvin Junior
Citizens Military
Camp Devens
Mags
John
Sery
Celvin
Sam
Mercersburg Academy
Cleveland
Calvin, Jr
Willard
Coolidge
President's pastor grieves over death of Calvin Coolidge jr
The Reverend Jason Noble Pierce of First Congregational Church expressed sorrow over the death of Calvin Coolidge Jr. He praised the young man's life of clean living and obedience to his parents, noting the warlike hospital death as a symbol against unnecessary deaths. Pierce urged faith as comfort, saying Christ has taken the youth in his arms and that Calvin's life offers inspiration for America.
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Calvin Coolidge, Jr
Jason Noble Pierce
First Congregational Church
Calvin
Hving
Christ
America
CALVIN JR S DEATH AMID LINCOLN ERA FAMILY TRAGEDY
The article recalls presidential family losses with Calvin Coolidge Jr and earlier presidents. It notes Willie Lincoln’s death in 1862 at age 13 and Frank Robert Pierce’s death at age 12 in a railroad wreck in 1863, detailing the presidents' reactions and rescue efforts. It emphasizes the impact on the child sons of Lincoln and Pierce during their terms.
Calvin Coolidge Jr Dies After Fourth Relapse
Cal vin Cool idge jr the president's son died after a septic infection that resisted treatment. Doctors from White House physicians and Walter Reed fought to save him as the elder Cool idges and family stayed at the hospital. The boy's condition slipped from hope to final death as transfusions, artificial respiration, and intensive care were deployed. The nation followed the tragedy with messages of sympathy arriving from political leaders and the public alike.
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White House
Walter Reed Hospital
Slemp
Clark
Mr. Coolidge
Coolidge
Lane
Villepique Files Agreement Suit Over 525 Fifth Street Sale
Walter TF Villepigue sues in the District Supreme Court against Harvey J Henderson and Beatrice E Henderson to compel performance of an alleged April 14 agreement to sell the premises at 525 Fifth Street Northeast for 475. Attorney Henry M Fowler appears for Villepigue.
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Walter TF Villepique
Yeaterdas
District Supreme Court
Harvey J
Beatrica E Henderson
T Hem
Hendersons
Fifth Street
Henry M Fowler
Villepigue
Sympathy Follows White House Boy Across Nation
Washington mourned the illness of Calvin Coolidge Jr as hundreds phoned The Post seeking news. Inquiries poured in from hotels clubs theaters and homes about the White House boy prompting reflections on a young life amid national sorrow.
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Calvin Coolidge, Jr
Washington
New York
White House
Captain Craige Bruised As Horse Drags Him
Captain John H. Craige aid to Major General John A Lejeune of the Marine Corps was dragged 560 feet when his horse bolted on a bridle path near Seventeenth and B streets northwest. He escaped with bruises after freeing his leg from the rein and was taken to the Naval Hospital for examination and remained there that night.
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John H. Craige
John A Lejeune
Marine Corps
Craige
Naval Hospital
Watch Recovered From Alleged Thief
Police recovered a watch presented to Charles M. Galloway by a Civil Service employee after it was stolen two months ago. The alleged thief, Thomas Newman, 31, and companion Herbert R. Cole, 30, were arrested in a separate case involving a holdup on Maryland avenue. Edlin reported $21 stolen from him at Eleventh street southeast. The watch was found in Newman's pocket. Missouri Absentee Vote Law Push Aimed at Federal Officers Local Missouri society moves to urge the state legislature to pass absentee voting for about 1,004 federal employees in the area. A committee led by Edward R. Williams will seek action, noting mail voting is in 28 states. The letter from John T. Doyle, civil service secretary, says federal workers would not violate civil service rules by voting absentee.
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Charles M. Galloway
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Galloway
Thomas Newman
Defraes Street Northwest
Newmen
Herbert R. Cole
Third Street Northwest
Howard R. Edlin
Eleventh Street
Edlin
Maryland Avenue
Newman
Missouri Society
C. A. Newton
Missouri
John T. Doylé
Edward R. Williams
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Jane Anderson
Cosmos Club
Misa Inez Justus
Internal Revenue
Beryl Ingram
Department of Commerce
J. L. Bailey
Treasury Department
H Ridings
Government Printing
Public Library Advocates Model System in Capital
The American Library Association urged a liberal appropriation and a Washington library system to exemplify the best of the American model at a Saratoga Springs meeting. Librarian Dr George F Bowerman returned home, noting the public must rely on local libraries rather than the Congressional Library for benefits. Also attending were Miss Louise P Latimer Miss Emma V Baldwin Miss M Ethel Bubb and Miss Dorothy Leetch. In Mobile Alabama on July 7 P J OShaughnessy former chief of police George L Donahue former deputy sheriff and Percy M Kearns attorney were sentenced to two years in federal prison for conspiracy to violate the Volstead Act.
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American Library Association
Saratoga Springs
N.Y
George F Bowerman
Washington
Louise P. Latimer
Emma V Baldwin
M. Ethel
Mobile
Ala
P. J O'Shaughneasy
George L Donahue
Sherif
Percy M Kearns
Camper on the Potomac Hit by 152 Chiggers
Washingtonians camping along the Potomac report widespread chigger bites on river banks. A man returning from a canoe trip said he endured 152 chiggers bites and, after removing shirt, counted the marks to confirm the total. Two companions were bitten as well though less severely.
Attack on General Hines Shocks Veterans Bureau Office
Brig. Gen. Frank T Hines director of the veterans bureau was attacked after a meeting with veteran Thomas M Deaver of Houston. Deaver, protesting a medical review, struck Hines and then shoved aside Capt. Shaw as two messengers pulled them apart. Hines escaped with cuts and bruises and planned to return to work. Deaver was not arrested.
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Frank T Hines
Veterans Bureau
Thomas M Deaver
Houston
Tex
Deaver
Hines
Co. O Shaw
Board of Appeals
Deavar
Shaw
Regu
Washington
San Antonio
Tax
Bureau
Gen. Hines
Publishers Seek Lower Rates on Ink and Newsprint
Baltimore and Washington publishers together pressed the Interstate Commerce Commission for reduced rates on ink and steel cores used in newsprint. Hearings before Examiner H. Fleming focused on current charges and the goal of equalizing rates with the live newsprint rate, with refunds for past overcharges sought. Respondents include Algoma Central and Hudson Bay, Baltimore and Ohio, and Pennsylvania railroads.
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Baltimore
Washington Newspaper Publishers Association
Examiner
Mississippi River
Algoma Central and
Hudson Bay Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio and
Pennsylvania
W H Souder
Washington Post
Charles H Ruth
the Evening Star
W D Haines
Times-Herald
Carey
Baltimore Sun
J Darren
Baltimore American and News
T. D. Geohegan
Washington Publishers Association
J Ce Calquitt
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