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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1924
Page
11
A detailed portrait of Calvin Jr as a typical New England youth is drawn by an acquaintance. The piece sketches his close ties to family including his father, the governor, and notes his behavior, schooling, and manners during a three week Vermont visit.
Citizens express sympathy to the president and Mrs. Hoover following a devastating death. Friends recall the family’s grief and the nation shares sorrow, with officials noting the emotional impact on the president and first family during a period of national mourning.
White House physician cites medical terms noting two contributing factors in Calvin Coolidge’s death. One involves edema and a pneumonia like condition. the other a lung infection paralleling a staphylococcal or microbe driven process. The report emphasizes physiologic mechanisms over sensational details.
The nation mourns as President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge face the loss of their son. Diplomatic officials and foreign dignitaries will attend a White House service. Messages of condolence poured in from across the United States and abroad, though many could not be made public. The president remains in seclusion at the White House as he and Mrs Coolidge cope with their bereavement.
U S newspapers report global condolence for President Calvin Coolidge as flags half mast in London, embassies and dignitaries send messages. In New York, Democratic leaders and Tammany Hall express sorrow, Northampton and Amherst residents share tributes. Calvin Jr. is remembered as bright, plucky, and well loved.
Washington mourns the death of Calvin Coolidge Jr as President and Mrs Coolidge receive sympathy. Merchants and Manufacturers Association and other groups vote two minutes of business pause at 4 PM yesterday, with resolutions from multiple organizations expressing deep sorrow and condolence to President Coolidge and family.
Petersburg chamber of commerce sent grief messages to President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge after the death of their son. Whimer Robertson, president of the Petersburg Boys Chamber of Commerce, led a delegation to Washington to place a wreath on the casket. Both Coolidge sons were honorary members of the chamber.
Plymouth Vermont July 8 a sad grandfather prepares for the funeral of Calvin Coolidge Jr the President's son buried in the family lot at Pixmouth cemetery. The gravesite extension planned to accept more kin at the family monument as officials confirm the boy's death and burial details.
Calvin Coolidge era note recalls Rufus Dawes aged Princeton student who died by drowning in 1912. Funeral tribute from his father Charles G Dawes praises a complete life. Chicago prepares condolence resolutions, letters and telegrams surge, services planned, Republican headquarters closed.
The stockholders of the National Colon Insurance Company of Washington will meet at office 918 BP Street Northwest on Monday July 14, 1926 for election of directors. The secretary advertises arrival of the floor refinishing services and a furnace overhaul with timing and estimates available by call to phone West 3005.
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