President Harding Dies From Cerebral Stroke At San Francisco
Associated Press reports President Warren G. Harding died at 7 30 PM in San Francisco after a stroke of cerebral apoplexy. Mrs Harding read beside him as his condition worsened. doctors could not save him. The body remained at the Palace hotel until the funeral train departs for Washington. Interment will be in Marion. Officials issued statements noting the sudden death and Coolidge's notification, with Mrs Harding's composure praised.
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Waterloo Proclaims Half Mast For President Harding
Waterloo Iowa activates a citywide tribute after President Harding’s death. Mayor Gnagy issues a proclamation asking all flags to fly at half mast until funeral services. He invites residents to join in silent tribute and prayers for Mrs. Harding.
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Harding's Aged Father Shocked by Death News
Marion Ohio August 2 The aged father of the president Dr George T Harding was shocked by news of Warren G Harding's death. A messenger awoke him and friends found him in a chair repeating Boys this is terrible Warren has gone He spoke of the president's interest in the country and recalled Lincoln as a comparison.
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Harding's Last Words to Wife Aims at Last Moments
The article reports President Warren G. Harding died in San Francisco after Mrs. Harding read aloud from a magazine. He paused, said That sounds good, go ahead, then sank back and died moments later. The scene is described as Mrs. Harding sat beside his bed, the magazines dropping into her lap as he uttered his final words.
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Harding's Life Summarized Milestones of Warren G. Harding
Washington DC August 2 Here were the milestones in Warren G Harding s life Born in Blooming Grove Morrow county Ohio November 4 1865 Began career as newspaper publisher November 26 1884 Elected to Ohio state senate November 6 Elected governor of Ohio November 3 1903 Defeated Republican candidate for governor November 1908 Elected United States senator November 3 1914 Nominated for the presidency June 12 1920 Elected president November 2 1920 Inaugurated March 4 1921 Died August 2 1922
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Daugherty Arrives as Harding Lies Dead in Palace Hotel
Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty, a close ally of President Harding, arrives at the Palace Hotel where Harding lay dead. Daugherty had earlier helped propel Harding’s 1920 bid, organized the campaign, and stood by the president through health crises and criticism. He postpones a visit to the ailing president, choosing to meet Mrs. Harding and allow rest.
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Coolidge Best Qualified To Lead Administration
Washington August 3 Calvin Coolidge stands out as the most ready to assume White House duties. His Massachusetts governorship and police strike stance propelled his vice presidential bid. He has joined cabinet deliberations, kept close to administration policies, and traveled widely giving more public addresses than the president or cabinet. He faced pressure from senators but remained discreet on cabinet meetings and pending issues.
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Oath of Office Taken by Lamplight in Old Vermont Homestead
Calvin Coolidge becomes president in a private August 3 ceremony at his father John Coolidge’s Vermont farm noonday lit by an oil lamp. Witnesses included Mrs. Coolidge Congress man Porter H. Dale and others. Coolidge heads to Rutland to catch a train to Washington.
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News of Harding Death Withheld From Ex President Wilson
Washington on August 3 the death of President Harding was not brought to former President Wilson as he was retired before the news reached the capital Mrs Wilson expressed deep regret at the news but said she would not wake him due to his frail health
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President Harding dies after stroke at 57
International News Wire reports President Harding died at 7 30 p m after a stroke tied to the strain of illness. Brigadier General C Sawyer announced the death on the eighth floor as doctors cared for him. The president’s collapse followed a dangerous illness and overstrain in the cardiovascular system. Masons paused in session upon hearing the news.
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Washington Shocked by News of President Harding Death
Washington, Aug 2. News of President Harding's death sent a stunned wave through the capital. Officials who had hoped for improvement were paralyzed by the sudden lapse, though many in high positions had prepared for telephonic notification. Within half an hour, most had learned of the president's death.
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