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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1924

Page

4

Hotel Greeters Open Convention In Washington

Five hundred hotel men and wives attended the fourteenth annual Greeters of America convention and Ladies Auxiliary meeting in Washington. Delegates arrived from about 100 cities for business sessions at the Raleigh and a supper dance in the Washington hotel where the Washington branch will receive the education cup.

Greeters of America Ladies Auxiliary Willard Auwla Ham Transa Ness eRcon Wilard Arthur Seymourston Chambe Commerce Senate Isaac Gans Chamber Many Nulder E Board of Trade McKee Washington Hotel Men's Association Russel. Knepper Wece Offenbachker Conn Oeel Reefers Committee of Welcome William W. Gibson John F. Edwards Board of Governors A. Chaster Brown Raleigh Washington Charter No. 31 National Organizaton PA Young Charles H Peasee Powhatan Aertel Crade Russell A Vonn Washington Charter Morgan Engli Roger Creel Jo. Edwards Lafayetta Hvelso M. Conn Lineal Cheeters Ladies Auxilary Elizabeth L. Jones Mrpe J. T. Pease Jane W Williams Board of Lillian A. Schaffner Myrtle Ww Esther Mills Clara Page Margaret Burits

Troops Assigned for Coolidge Funeral Escort

Regular army units will march in formation for the funeral of Calvin Coolidge Jr. Troops from Camp Devens will escort the procession to Northampton and Plymouth. Third Cavalry to Plymouth and Fifth Infantry to Northampton. Gov. Cox and staff will attend Northampton services.

Boston Camp Devens Northampton Plymouth Calvin Coolidge, Jr Third Cavalry Ludlow Fifth Infantry Channing H. Cox

Rites for Calvin Jr Here Burial in Vermont Today

Readings from Psalm 23 John 14 and Romans opened the service for Calvin Jr with unaccompanied singing by a Washington quartet. The president and Mrs Coolidge attended, teary at times as hymns and readings continued. The hearse moved past silent crowds to the special train bound for Northampton and Ludlow before interment in Plymouth. The funeral party included many government officials and Boy Scouts of America representatives delivered wreaths from local youth groups. The Washington to New York to Ludlow route outlined. The Coolidge funeral train carried the president and family to Philadelphia for burial.

Washington Quartet Mary Sherter Bowie Richie McLean J. F. M Bowie Fred Hast Riley Tennyson Dr. Pierce Pierce Hyma Pennsylvania Avenus Union Station Robert Fulton Lewis Paulin Washington Boy Scouts of America Boy Scouts of America Calvin Northampton Christian Mont Wilmer Robertson Boys’ Chamber of Commerce Petersburg Washington New York Kenneth B. Wells Eewardia Congregational Church Ludlow Plymouth Metor William M. Butler Coolidge John Hughes Weeks Stone New Navy Wilbur Interior Wallace Davis Frank W Stearns C. Bascom Slemp E. T. Clark Adolphus Andrews C. O. Sherrill J Buller Wright L. C Palmer O. N. Solbert J. F Coupal J. T. Boone Jason Noble Pierce

Funeral Train Carries Coolidge Family to Vermont

Crowds lined the tracks as a special Baltimore to Vermont funeral train bearing President Coolidge's son arrived. The coffin rested on a bier in a rear compartment of the last car, guarded by two marines and illuminated by lights and flowers.

Coolidge Baltimore A. P President Coolidge Vermont

Case Beyond Medicine's Power Specialist Says

Philadelphia July 9. Dr John A Kolmer says Calvn Coolidge Jr could not be saved by medicine. He notes the youth was treated promptly but faced a virulent infection unbeat able by current medical knowledge. Despite every known measure, the case outpaced treatment and relied on the child’s constitution.

Philadelphia Calvin Coolidge, Jr John A. Kolmer Washington Kolmer Graduate School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania Comhart

Bathing Beauties to Vie at Hecht Store Outing

A bathing beauty contest tops the annual Employer Association of the Hecht Company outing at Chesapeake Beach. More than 1,000 spectators expected. events include high jump, sprints, tug of war, cracker eating, wheelbarrow and grass hopper races. Photo call set for 3 30 on casino lawn. officers and committees listed.

Hecht Company Chesapeake Beach Paul Eklund Nina Fickling Bessie Buck Matilda Butler Samuel Crown John Tallentire Charles Redhead Effie Redhead Louise Baker Carlena Walker

Northampton Prepares Funeral for Calvin Coolidge Jr

Northampton Mass readies two hour shutdowns as President Coolidge’s son Calvin Jr. lies in state. The church service at Edwards Congregational will honor the boy born here and raised among locals. The body arrives by funeral train with state police escort and many dignitaries in attendance.

Ad Club Here Sends Message of Sympathy

The Advertising club of Washing ton sent a condolence message to President and Mrs Coolidge. Maurice H Kafka, president, signed the note expressing the nation’s sympathy and wishing strength from loyal friends and admirers.

Ad Club Advertising Club of Washington

Financial Statements Report of Condition of United States Savings Bank

United States Savings Bank of Washington DC files a dated condition report as of June 30 1924 with detailed assets and liabilities. Loans and discounts totals 2 456 184 58 including overdrafts and secured items. cash vault deposits and next items listed. total assets and deposits broken down by demand and time deposits, notes, and capital. Directors and officers sign, with notary and witnesses confirming accuracy.

United States Savings Bank Washington, D. C Thie Bank Tocke Securi- Sot United States wteaTha Tip Eita Continental Trust Company Mimgion Columbia Corlese Busineen Inne Isrounta Cndoraenen Thee Bank Stabil Thie Beak Thin Bank Lawful Reserve Federal Reserve Bank Heme Federal Regerrs Bank Coller Brate Tata Ireme Cherka Federal Resorts Bank Hank Denke Pankera Denke Pankera and Trust Bank dePaatts Ree Saepeed Depoalta Iothér Bank District of Columbia City of Washington Ae Jl William BR. Baum Cashier Aay Beal Sulbrander National Banke Ameer Bancoes Ceseree Crarles W. Warden Bali Charles W. Warden Caskiar J. Parkinaos Narney

Funeral plans set as Vermont grandfather guides services

Plymouth Vermont July 9 A Vermont burial tale centers on Calvin Coelidee whose grandfather the president’s relative directs family rites. A mourning party from Washington will attend services in Northampton and return for a White House season with Mrs Coolidge and the President. The burial spot chosen at the cemetery’s second terrace honors the family and national figures with guards and escorts from state and federal troops.

Plymouth Otomorrow Flelda Gay Wow Stickney Luchew Northampton Mra Coolidge Wastington O Pask White House United States Cava'ry Camp Devens Mass Box Srouta Rutland Ca’vin Slopick Mrs. Coolidge Young John Washington Post Insurance Protection EF Olmerthers

All Washington Pauses For Funeral Services

Washington observed a two minute silence at 4 PM for Calvin Coolidge Jr as the city paused in shops homes and at the Tidal Basin. Government departments closed around 8 PM by discretionary choice of department heads with no official order.

Washington Calvin Coolidge, Jr Ball Park

Ball Rent Act Appeal Expedited by Writ of Error

Opponents of the Ball rent act and rent commission saved about a year by using a writ of error in a landlord tenant case. The dispute centers on whether a housing emergency exists, with municipal court judges Meehan and Mattingly issuing opposing rulings. Frances F Peck seeks possession of her property at 211 and Zila Morgan streets northwest with Attorney Louis Ottenberg representing her.

Rent Commission Court of Appeals District Supreme Court Tts Appellate Court Meehan Mattingly

Man Shoots Himself in Hand at Lincoln Heights

James Washington a 39 year old colored man of Lincoln Heights accidentally shot his hand yesterday while handling a revolver. He was taken to Casualty Hospital and treated.

James Washington Lincoln Heights

Father and Son Paralyzed by Stroke in Virginia Visit

David Blakey, age 11, of Fifteenth Street Southeast, while visiting his father in Charlottesville, Virginia, reportedly suffered a stroke of paralysis on Tuesday night. His father, Mr. Davis Blakey, remained at his bedside as his condition was learning yesterday.

David Blakey Fifteenth Street Charlottesville Davis Blakey

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