New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 3, 1923, Page 1

Average Daily Cireulation Week Ending 9’ 1 86 July 28th .. PRICE THREE CENTS News of the World By Associated Press NEW BRITAIN HERALD ESTABLISHED 1870 HARDING'S DEATH IS HGSX TO ALLWORLD Coolidse’s Father Admirist APOPLEXY 1S CAUSE 0w That Puts His Sen I The OF SUDDEN PASSNG Office Of President Of U. S. President Expires Even Before Doctors Can Be Galled Plymouth, Vt., Aug. 3.—Vice-Presigent Calvin Coolidge be- came president of the United States at 2:47 a. m. today, eastern standard time, when he took the oath in the living room of his father’s farm house in this little‘mountain village where he was ECTICU FRIY, AUGUST 3, 1923. —TWE_NTY-FOUR PAGES NEW BRITAIN, CONN semoamommoamommogmomme HARDING’S LIFE IN BRIEF 1865—Born Nov. 2 on farm near Blooming Grove, O. 18/ 2—Graduated from Ohio Central College, Iberit, O. 7884—Became owner and editor of Marion,O., Daily Star. 1891—Married Miss Florence Kling of Marion. 1900—Entered Ohio State Senate, 1902—Started upon second term in Ohio Senate. 1904—Sworn in as lieutenant-governor of Ohio. 1910—Defeated in Ohio gubernatorial campaign. 1914—Elected United States Senator from Ohio. 1920—Won Republican presidential nomination and was elected James M. Cox, Democratic candidate. 1921—TInaugurated 29th President of the United States. Called world conference on disarmament. Put into effect governmental budget system. Opened fight for American ship subsidy. WARREN GAMALIEL HARDING over Mr. Harding Had Just Asked His borh, Three hours earlier he had been notified of the President Harding. President Coolidge made immediate preparations to start for It was arranged that he should motor to Rutland dnd take the 9:35 train, due in New York at 5 o’clock this after- Washington. noon, eastern standard time. Gets Message of Death A messenger from Bridgewater, the nearest telegraph office, brought word of the President's death to Mr. Cool- idge in the following telegram from George B. Christian, the President's secretary: ““The President died instantly while conversing with members of his fam- ily at 7:30 p. m. The physicians re- port that death was due apparently to some brain embolism, probably apoplexy.” Mr. Coolidge’s father, John C. Coolidge received the message shortly before midright and read it to the Vice-President, who was in bed. Mr. Coolidge quickly dressed. Shocked by the news, but outwardly calm, he dictated two statements to his secre- tary and then distributed copies to the newspaper men who had gathered in the living room of the farm house. His first statement was as follows: Mourns His Loss “Repaqrts have reached me which I ‘fear are correct that President Hard- ing is gone. The world has lost a great and good man. I mourn his loss. He was my chief and my friend. 1t will be my purpose to carry out the policies which he has begun for the service of the American people and for meeting thelr responsibilities wherever they may arise. For this purpose I shall seek the cooperation of all those who have been associated with the President during his term of office. Those who have given their efforts to assist him, I wish to remain in" office that they may assist me. 1 have faith that God will direct the destinies of our nation.” A little later Mr. Coolidge made this statement: “It is my intention to remain here until I can secure the correct form for the oath of office which wil be ad- ministered to me by my father, who is a notary public. If that will meet the necessary requirements I expert ;o lfizwe for Washington during the ay. Message of Sympath, To Mrs. Harding the Vp!:.e-;rwdani (Continued on Fifth Page). WAS TRAGIC TRIP Grim Reaper Takes Three From Presidential Party Shortly After They Started—Other Troubles, | Washington, Aug. 3.—The first tragedy of the trip which brought | sorrow to President and Mrs. Hard- ing occurred at Denver. It resulted in the death of three persons, one an Intimate friend and member of his| immediate party, and was caused h\w1 an automobile crash, “ The next cloud to cast shafows across the line of travel was the| threatened illness of Mrs. Harding in I"airbanks, Alaska She had become | fatigued and required medical atten-| tion for several days. Then came the collision ‘befween{ the navy transport Henderson and | the destroyer Zeilin, returning with the President and Mrs. Harding from | Sitka. New Pl'ésidenTis‘lfue at 3 New York This Afternoon | New York, Aug. 3.—President Cool- idge on his way from Rutland, Ver- mont, to Washington, will pass throngh New York at four o'clock this afternoon, eastern standard time. | He will leave Troy. N. Y., on a spe- | cial ! | train of the New York Centrall railroad at 12:45 o'clock, and it is] expected will arrive here shortly be- fore 4 o'clock Though his completa plans have not been made known here, it was learned today that President Coolidge may | proceed from News York or Washing- | ton west to meet the train bearing the body of the late president to the| tional capito! [ Aug. 3.—Members | 1t's cabinet with the ty in San Francisco | *d in this statement: ply shocked by the n death that we have | able to issue a state- | 1v. We will jointly | tement later in the | chairman of the republican town com | meeting of the committee |ing Fred O. Rackliffe, president 1922 Vetoed soldier bonus bil. death of Pleaded for formation of record as opposing any ment. Urged formation of consu Stricken ill at Seattle on ! Now Is President bed at San Francisco, and remainder of./ Took active part in settlement of rail and coal strikes. world court. 1923—Assailed wet forces and practically put Republican party on attempt to nullify the 18th amend- imers' co-operative organizations, under government supervision, to combat soaring prices. Visited western states and Alaska. return from Alasgiin trip, forced to cancelled. - O —— CALVIN COOLIDGE A CITY'S TRIBUTE | WHERE PRESIDENT DIED oy, Palace Hotel in San Francisco where Pregident Harding died. | he entire top floor of the hostelry CABINET GHANGES NOW ARE LIKELY T0 OCGUR Daugherty May Retire— Executive Offices in New Willard Hotel Tl] DEMSIDENT The sesidpuitiat arty ocoupes £ Mayor, Rotary, Lions, American Legion Send Condolences SPEGIAL GOUNCLL MEETING Flags at Half Mast in New Britain— General Air of Shocked Mourning | Prevails—Council Will Take Action on Death Soon. By The Assoclated Press. Washington, Aug. 3.—The death of | President Harding is expected to v | bring about few immediate changes |in the administration organization The city was stunned and shocked| and universal regret was expressed President Coolidge has expressed a ¥ wish th; throughout town this morning V\hen‘_“r_ Harding remain in office. the sad tidings of the death of the Ast was the cabs however when nation’s chief executive became gen-| pg,sevelt succeeded McKinley to the erally known. A universal air of| ncy, gradual changes in the mourning prevades over the CitY.|copinet are expected as a matter of Flags on public buildings and factor-| .oyrse. Harry M Daugherty, attor- ies are flying at half mast and the bigl ey general, has been in ill-health flag in front of the City Hall is draped | for a number of months and his in black | triends say that only loyalty to his Conmiments are heard on all sides,|chjef has caused him to remain at but few if any seem to be able to ex-|his post press their feelings. The suddenness| President Coolidge upon his arrival of the death drew such remarks as'here tonight will make his home tem- “Terrible blow,” “It is so sudden, I porarily at the New Willard hotel. He don’t know what to sa will have offices there and also is The general sentiment is expressed|expected to use his vice-president's | Erwin, | suite in the senate office building and | in a statement made by H. E capitol “It is such an awful jolt I The presidential home at the White The news| House probably will not be taken over he said.|until after Mr. Harding's funeral. a special/ Mrs. Harding will leave the White for this/ House with her husband’'s body evening to take action on the death. When President McKinley was suc- mittee hardly know what to say. comes at a terrible shock,” Mr. Erwin has called * A special meeting of common coun- ' ceeded by President Roosevelt, Mrs. |85 e tARso0is 30| McKinley who was in poor health re- nained at the McKinley home at ‘anton, Ohio. | cil will be held this evening at 7 | o'clock to take action of the death of the late president, according to orders issued by Mayer A. M. Paonessa this morning. Mayor Sends Telegram. The mayor expressed deep regret at the news of the sudden death and at| | noon sent the following telegram Mrs, Harding at the Palace hotel, Francisco: “I was surprised and shocked to| hear of the loss of the president and wish to express to you the sorrow of York, this city and my own sorrow upon Harding was another victim of learning of this sad calamity and to|cruel system surrounding and extend to you our deepest sympathy | trolling the office of the chief execu- in your bereavement. tive, today 1|P(‘I:r(‘-d Wil :'l.(hHa,\‘s, U;‘@ “ 5 4 O | man who, as chairman of the repub- | ANGELO M. PAONESSA, foant national committee in 1920, | “Mayor of the City of New Britain." | gent Mr. Harding to the White House. | From Rotary and Lions. | "1 am inexpressibly shocked,” Mr. | As early as 7:30 o'clock this morn-| Hays said. '“The president gave his of | jife to his country. The sacrifice of | a | this great man should not have been. telegram of sympathy to Mrs. Har-| He is another victim of the cruel| ding at her S8an Francisco address system surrounding and controlling At noon the following telegram was|the office of the chief executive, the) sent by the New Britain Lions cluh; stem which condemns - to early death or invalidism those men most honored by the:country.” e | ' HAYS BLAMES “SYSTEN" | 8an| yictim of “Cruel System” that Kills | or Makes Invalids. New Aug. the ‘ con- | the New Britain Rotary club sent (Continued on Page 21.) at all those who served under to Former Chairman Says Harding Was | ———— 3.—President | | L e e e ] Had Premonition He Would Never Recover —0— San Francisco, Aug. 3.—Presi- dent Harding had a premonition that his last illness was to be fatal, according to a statement | by Elbert E. Remsberg, his brother-in-law, to newspaper men. Mr. Remsherg said the thought of death had been pres- ent in the executive's mind very often since he was brought here last Sunday and that he several times spoke of the fact that sev- eral members of his family had died at about his age. {Harding’s Aged Father Is Prostrated With Sorrow Marion, O., Aug. 3.—Dr. George T Harding, aged father of the president |is almost prostrated at the death of | his son. Just as soon as the news of the president’s death reached here a messenger went to the home of the president's father. Dr. Harding had just retired for the night and was only awakened after several minutes | of sleep. NSON FEELS LOSS Associated Press. Washington ~Senator Hi iram Johnson of California issued a statement today declaring the nation has suffered an “irreparable loss” in |the death of President Harding. THE PRI 1 ¥ Aug. 3 Aug. 3 E CABLE: S, The Prince of a ac- London, | Wales today sent Mrs Harding cable message reading: ‘'Please cept my sincere sympathy in the great u and the people of the | {1088 which of Amer have gus- United States ica [ — HIGH TIDES o Auvgust 4 (Standard Time) | At New Haven— | 3:52 a m.; 4:19 p. m. | | At New London— 2:28 a. m.; 3:05 p. m. | * - | THE WE —— l Hartford, Aug. 3.—Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: || Generally fair, not much change | in temperature tonight and Sat- unday, light southwest and west | | winds, | * | gust LIKELY T FOLLOW Harding Was Avowed Candidate of 01d Line Republicans MUST FIND NEW LEADER “Carry | Harding Himself, Agreed to f l;[]—[‘r"[: A[ MI XUP ?Ohio Wants Body to Lie 3.—State of- of President In State at Columbus Columbus, 0., Aug ficiald of Ohio, the home Harding, today telegraphed George Christian, the president's wsking that Mr. Harding's body permitted to lie in state in the capitol building here HAS FAITH IN COOLINGE New York, Aug. 3.—Charles Schwab, Steel Corporation said president’s unexpecte great shock to this ¢ Mr. Coolid pr out as closely as po today death Ife is y the secretary b state M. chairman of the Bethlehem | the a will carry plans | phy | and thoughts of his predecessor.” | | | On” Only At Urging of Friends—His | World Court Tdea, Recently Launched, Was Boginning of Inter- party Strife. By The Associated Pre: | Washington, Aug. | Harding’s death throw | political s — President ew complex- tuation with- un- 3 | ities 1 to the in the republican party which Qoubtedly will have far reaching re- flections in the national convention of It probably will turn what erely a ratifi- est for the al nomination | many expected to be catlon meeting into a c republican preside | Six mon ) renomination of | President Harding without sub. i stautial contest seemed assured. His {most iikely princi opponent ¢co | fessed to a colleag that he was without ar Tie p ent's pr |entry of the United | world court, however uation mate | few days there | tormation that there | test after all r Was Often Discon There wore days of dis: |in the first 18 Harding's occupancy of the gresiden | tial chair &ud in one nt of dis. and discouragement Mr. Hard ing har friend who had been ing the convention of you want this job next do, it's yours as far as i be for you Bu: ¥ discc Mrs. Ha him to put ar down and not n 1enomination Early in 1925 there was a great deal of speculation as to whether he would be a contender. There was also some momentary speculation as to whether the party would not be making a val uable strategic move if it selected an- other candidate. Party Was For Harding But n-ature deliberation among the old h¢ in the regular wing of the party developed a unanimous decision that if the republican party were to ask the American people to centinue it in power it must do so on the rec- ord of the Harding administration and, therefore, necessarily ask for the re-election of Harding. Mr. Harding | up to that time had permitted no au- thoritative word of his intentions and a delegation of the leaders went to | t any % for the sit t in tes into altered the iuring the definite a con- and has come TAiEhE bé aced agement President months of mom sai. to a clos i Dc you jark horse 1920 time? If I am concerned: urged him to put carry on ys urging stepping candidate for cments aside and lso was aiw g a (Continued on Fifth Page) WAITING Many people the world over have watched bulletins from the bedside of the Chief Executive of the United States for the past few days. Many people were shocked today to learn of Presi- dent Harding’'s death after it seemed that he was well on the road to recovery. A president may appeal to a nation's folks through the at- traction of his public acts and public bearing A president means nothing to a dog, it is the man that counts. And the man's dog, “Laddie Boy" who cannot comprehend what has happened to his beloved master, still watches and waits at the big windows in the White House, scanning every visitor as he has since the President left for Alas- ka and as he was doing when this picture was taken. 5 Wife To Continue Reading To Him When Change Came, But Before Physicians Arrived Patient Was Dead. San Francisco, Aug. 3.—A na- tion today mourned the passing |of its leader. The American people from coast to coast and from lakes to Gulf and in the territories be- {yond the seas bowed their heads in grief for their president was dead. In the early hours of last evening after a day which had brought renewed hope of recov- ery death came suddenly and ing with a stroke of cerebral apoplexy. | End Came Suddenly The end came instantaneously land without warning at 7:80 o'clock. There was no time to summon additional physicians, no time to call members of his official fam- ily and no time for medical skill {to exercise its knowledge. It |was all over in the twinkling of an eve and it left a nation and |the world shocked and in grief. Mrs. Harding Present Mrs. Harding, the constant com- panion of her distinguished husband, “v\'n reading to him a iew minutes before 7:30 o'clock when she noticed a shudder run through the frame of man she had loved, encouraged The |in adversity and praised in success. { Bofore she could arise from her chair 1 that | Mr. harding collapsed in his bed and she rushed to the door calling for the icians to come quickly. | Drig. Gen. Sawyer, chief of the staff jof physicians who had been attending the chief executive, who also was in | the room, and the two nurses present, [Miss Ruth Powderly and Miss Sue Dausser, did all they could but it availed nothing, | The president had fought'and won ium victory against disease but it ap- | (Continued on Fifth Page) MAY TAKE BODY RIGHT ‘f 10 THE WHITE HOUSE Plans Not Decided, But This Was Case in Lincoln and McKinley Deaths | By The Associated Press. . Washington, Aug. 3.—While ‘wait- | ing word of Mrs. Harding's wishes re- garding plans for funeral services in Washington, officials turned back the pages of history and reviewed the state funerals of the martyred Lin- | coln and McKinley. Although both those presidents lay in state under the dome of the capi- tol, while sorrowing thousands pass- ed along for a last show of respect and grief, their bodies were first tak- | en to the White House to be left alone for the last tender moments with their families. Lincoin’s body was taken from the house on Tenth street across from Ford's theater to the White House and placed in the historic east room un- der the great crystal chandelier, and &0 was McKinley's after it arrived in Washington from Buffalo If precedent is followed the casket will be placed in the center of the great room on the same spot where lay the bodies of Lincoln and MecKin- ley. The room is the best known of all the White House apartments to the thousands who visit there each year. At the capitol the catafalque will be placed in the spot where reposed the remains of Lincoln, Garfield, Me- Kinley and America’s unknown sol- dier. Less than two years ago, the president and Mrs. Harding bent over the spot laying a wreath in homage ‘to the nation's heroic dead. If the customary plan is followed. Mr. Harding's body will lie in state for several hours before the official | funeral ceremony in the rotunda. Ad- i (Continued on Pags 1) —— |struck down Warren G. Hard-,