Death Strikes Harding on Battlefield
United Press reports President Harding died after overstrain during a world peace campaign. He faced foreign policy battles over the world court and domestic political turmoil as his health collapsed in San Francisco. Noted for honesty, he rejected gimmicks and improvised in early life, building the Marion Star into a solid newspaper.
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The Chief Is Dead Harding Passes to His Eternal Reward
The nation mourns president Warren G. Harding whose death ends his term after a sudden illness. The country expresses grief and reveres his memory while noting the impact on the White House and national leadership. The obituary reflects on his character, public service, and belief that his soul rests with God.
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Life of Warren G Harding Plans Rise After Death Readiness
Washington reports on postpresidential preparations as Vice President Coolidge might take oath soon. Officials react with sorrow at President Harding’s death, outlining steps for succession, security, and continuity of government.
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Waterloo Responds Calmly to Death of President Harding
Waterloo took the news of President Harding's death with quiet sorrow. Early reactions mixed doubt and regret as crowds gathered, hearts went out to Mrs. Harding, and the city streets showed subdued activity with many people retreating indoors after the shock.
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Death of President Haunts La Porte Guardian Tale
In La Porte City the death of President Harding fails to rouse locals as a Courier truck delivers late midnight news. The town marshal orders silence and refuses to wake residents, sending the paper back toward Waterloo in a moment of quiet indifference.
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Great Britain Pays Respects to the Dead President
Great Britain became the first foreign power to offer respects to the late president. C. H. Cane, vice consul general in San Francisco, called at the presidential suite on behalf of Gerald Campbell, the consul general, who was away and would arrive tomorrow to pay formal respects.
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Presidential Successions After a President's Death
The article recalls historic successions after presidential deaths, noting constitutional rules and notable sworn-in moments. It cites Tyler, Fillmore, Johnson, Arthur, Roosevelt, and McKinley as examples, describing where and how oaths were taken and the timing, amid the nation’s shock and condolence messages.
President Harding Dies After Stroke In San Francisco
News of President Warren G Harding's death circulated after a sudden stroke in San Francisco. Mrs. Harding faced the tragedy with resolve as aides and officials hurried to the wounded president's side and the city reeled from the shock. Officials and reporters crowded the hotel corridors while telegrams and condolences poured in from across the nation.
Funeral Train to Leave Friday for National Capital
The body of President Harding will depart San Francisco Friday night on a special train bound for Washington via Reno Ogden Cheyenne Omaha and Chicago. The rear car coffin will be guarded by soldiers and sailors, with a naval and military detail totaling 16 enlisted men. The funeral train carries the presidential party Gen Pershing Attorney General Daugherty and Mrs Remsberg and family. Burial will be at Marion Ohio.
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Board of Trade Won’t Close Without Directors’ Order
Chicago Board of Trade will not close today due to Warren G Harding’s death unless a special directorate meeting is convened after the board opens. President John J Stream stated closure requires a directors’ decision, likely at a later meeting.
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Coolidge Set to Succeed Harding After Death
Vice President Calvin Coolidge, awakened by news at midnight, vows to carry out President Harding's policies with broad support from allies in government. He comforts Mrs Harding and declares faith in divine guidance as he prepares to take the oath amid a New England parlor scene.
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Brookhart Cancels Speaking Engagements After President Harding's Death
Senator Smith W. Brookhart learned of President Harding’s death by radio and immediately canceled his speaking engagements until after the funeral and burial services. The Associated Press reports the August news from Washington.
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