Coolidge’s three roles in Washington analyzed
Washington dispatch by Mark Sullivan examines Calvin Coolidge as vice president, detailing his three functions: presiding officer of the Senate, social envoy, and Cabinet observer. The piece notes his quiet, exact nature, reserved humor, and careful adherence to duty, with Harding's cabinet seat innovation aimed at keeping the VP informed of public business.
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Courier delivery timing notice from local office
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30 oclock If you fail to receive your paper by that time phone 5100 and a copy will be sent Phone calls must reach this office before 6 50 p m.
Morse Conspiracy Charge Unproven
Charles W Morse and three Morse sons plus four others were acquitted by a jury in Washington on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States related to wartime ship construction and operation contracts. Defendants include Erwin A Morse Benjamin W Morse Warry F Morse N P Campbell Robert O White Rupert M Much and Phillip Reinhardt.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. GC
Charles W. Morse
New York
United States
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Warry F. Morse
N. P. " Campbell
United States Steamship Company
Robert O. White
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Rupert
Much
Augusta
Virginia Shipbuilding Corporation
Phillip Reinhardt
Jeet “Corporation
Virginia Shipbuilding
Alexandria
Fort Sheridan Delays Flag Change After Harding Death News
Chicago reports no official word on President Harding’s death. Fort Sheridan kept the flag at full staff until last night awaiting capital instructions. Army rules limit flag changes without orders. A 2 gun salute at 4 intervals was planned if orders came. Great Lakes naval station radioed the death, with 21 guns fired hourly from morning to sundown.
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Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Ottumwa Jubilee to pause for Harding funeral
Ottumwa marks 75 years of civic progress with a homecoming and jubilee to run all week but will pause during President Harding's funeral services Friday. Committees chose a solemn tribute aligned with the event, honoring pioneers who helped build the nation and connection to the late president's stock.
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Ottumwa
Harding
Towa
Motorman Heid for Killing Girl in Auto
Des Moines coroner's jury places responsibility for Miss Olive Carlson death on motorman John Stacey after a Fort Des Moines streetcar crash killed her and five others on July 29. Jury urges further evidence before grand jury promptly.
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Des Moines
Olive Carlson
Fort Des Moines
Cigar Deals Mention Harvester and San Felice Ads
An OCR fragment notes Harvester Cigar and San Felice brands with prices for bundles. It references a “2 for 3%” or “2 for 3” offer and asks if this is an advertisement. The readable line suggests a promotional listing rather than a full article.
Coolidge to Continue Harding Policies and Team
President Coolidge announced at his first news conference in Washington that Harding administration policies and its organizational structure would be continued indefinitely. He pledged no policy statements until after President Harding's funeral and reiterated openness to the press as the government’s voice.
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Ohio Seeks Way to Express Regard for Departed President
Ohio requests express respect for President Harding by lying in state in the Columbus capitol. Officials forwarded the request to Mrs. Harding for her decision. a radio message announced the proposal today.
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Baccalaureate for Gates Grads Sunday
Dr W H Beachler will preach the baccalaureate sermon for the Gates Waterloo Business College graduating class at First Brethren Church at 11 am tomorrow.
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Gates Waterloo Business College
First Brethren Church
Flag at Halfmast or Draped in Black
Indianapolis Ind Aug 4 Rules for flag observance of President Harding s death were outlined today by Garland W Powell national American director of the American Legion When the national flag is on a Staff whether on a private home or a public building it should be placed at half staff for a period of 30 days in respect to the president Powell said If the emblem is hung on a rope from a building it should be displayed with a piece of black bunting on either side
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Cabinet Members Send Resignations
Washington Aug 4 The resignation of all members of the Harding cabinet were in the hands of President Coolidge today as advisers follow the traditional custom of outgoing administrations. Coolidge will ask each cabinet member to remain though no formal action was taken. Attorney General Daugherty may retire. friends say he desires to leave active politics after fitness concerns. Other members, if asked, will likely stay.
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International News Wire
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Lincoln's Catafalque Holds Harding Coffin at Capitol
The state funeral for President Harding will use the historic catafalque first erected after Lincoln's assassination. Harding lies in state beneath the Capitol dome all day Wednesday, a device used previously for Garfield McKinley and the unknown soldier since 1865.
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Gen Wood Suffers Attack at First Thought Poisoning
Manila August 4 A severe attack of indigestion before noon initially thought to be ptomaine poisoning incapacitated Gov Gen Leonard Wood. Remedies proved effective and after several hours he returned to his office and resumed work.
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President Coolidge Averts Funeral Plans For Harding
President Coolidge arrives in Washington to oversee Harding funeral arrangements after taking office. He meets Hughes and Curtis and plans state observances, with the body to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda Wednesday before burial in Marion, Ohio. Guards and naval escorts will accompany the procession from the White House to the Capitol and then to the train for Marion.
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White House
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San Francisco
Committee That Decorated Marion Arranges Funeral for Harding
The Marion committee that once decorated the streets for Warren G. Harding’s campaign now organises his burial. Services will be at Dr. George T. Harding’s East Center Street home with relatives in charge and no lodge or group facilitating the service. The funeral proceeds Friday morning at the Harding home and burial will be in the Warding plot beside his mother and sister. Mrs. Harding plans to stay with Dr. and Mrs. Carl Bowyer at White Oaks farm upon return to Marion.
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Proclamation Declares August 10 National Day of Mourning
President Coolidge proclaims Friday August 10 as a national mourning day for the death of Warren G Harding. Government offices to close from 1 pm Tuesday through Friday, and Americans urged to worship in reflective places of divine worship and pay homage to the late president.
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Gunboat Guards Citizens in China
Advices from Amoy say the American gunboat Asheville arrived to protect American residents during the fighting led by Sun Yat Sen. Marines and sailors from British gunboats reportedly landed to guard the British concession. A northern Chinese gunboat is said to have captured a storm launch flying the Japanese flag with money aboard for southern troops.
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Cloudburst floods Council Bluffs basements pick up pumps
A heavy rain storm drenched Council Bluffs this morning, flooding business streets curb to curb as merchants begged authorities for pumps to save basement stocks. Lincoln, Nebraska also reported a heavy early rain hinting at eastward precipitation over Iowa.
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Filipinos Express Sorrow at Death of President Harding
Manila Aug 4 Filipinos including Manuel Quezon Senator Roxas and Senators Osmena and other leaders called on Governor General Wood to express condolences over President Harding's death. Business halted in Manila as the American community holds services at the Episcopal cathedral with Gov. Wood speaking.
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Charles Hollecher Quits Cubs For Season
Charles Hollecher shortstop and captain of the Chicago National League club has quit baseball for the season. He left a note for president William Veeck stating he needs rest to improve his health and to be with his family.
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Harding's Pastor Cancels Western Tour
Dr. James Montgomery, Harding's Washington pastor, cancels a western lecture tour to hasten to the capital for the funeral train from San Francisco. He expresses deep grief over the president's sudden death and regrets not being with his chief. His Sunday address here may be the last.
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Weather outlook for the week in Washington DC
The forecast for Monday through the week shows considerable cloudiness with local showers and thunderstorms in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Temperatures are expected to be moderate.
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Ottumwa Courier Publishes 216 Page 75th Diamond Jubilee
Ottumwa Iowa August 4 The Ottumwa Daily Courier marks its seventy fifth anniversary with a 216 page diamond jubilee edition. The issue features historical stories and picture glimpses of early Ottumwa and Wapello county. The Courier began in 1848 when the city was founded by Kentucky settlers.
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Baseball Today Across the League Scores and Batteries
Baseball results list from multiple cities including Philadelphia Boston Chicago Cincinnati St Louis and Pittsburgh. Batteries featured include Da Hust Perk Ebnike D NATIONAL Tauque Hai Oesct Smith Haines Nor Vance Kaufman O F Grimm Taylor Osborne Hartnett Ring Wilson Adams Gooch Winert Henline Morrison Schmidt with Brooklyn and Chicago in second game scoring 54.
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Iowa Honors Harding Funeral Train Across State
Des Moines Aug 4 Iowa will honor President Harding as his funeral train traverses the state with limited stops. Towns along the route plan ceremonies with flags, draped arches, and military guards. Ames, Boone, Marshalltown, Cedar Rapids and other cities prepare tributes as the train nears.
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