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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-10
Homecoming Praised in Last
Editorial Written by Harding

BY the Associated Press.
MARION. Ohio. August 10.-Warren
g. Harding's last editorial in the
Marion Daily Star. strangely enough,
was on home-cor ing. II appeared on
July .. 1922.
while Marion is celebrating the
centennial of the citys founding
wrote Mr. Harding. lit is fine to re-
joice in the coming together again
to find happiness in the exchange Of
sentiments born of home coming. to
recall the pride in things accomplish
ed and, above all else. appraise the
qualities of men and measures which
made us what we are today The
latter is essential to the prepared
ness for greater progress in the
future.
sturdy men pioneered the way to
early ettlement-and sturdy women,
too They blazed the way of develop
ment in Ohio. and sent many of their
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-10
Briefs From Mourning Marion

which Mr.. Harding did his editorial
work.
Employees OF the Marion Star will
be the only group that will march in
editions Of the Star will be published
today.
Rev. Richard Wallace Of Toledo, a
former pastor Of Epworth NJ. E.
Church here. who married Mr.. and Mrs.
Harding, arrived here this morning
after driving all night in order to
attend the funeral. Immediately on
his arrival he went to the Harding
home and called on Mrs. Harding.
Special trains carrying thousands Of
people constantly arrived throughout
the morning. Special traction cars
also brought large crowds. Auto
mobiles were parked for miles about
the city.
Automobiles carrying committees,
newspaper men and the military were
constantly dashing about the streets.
They were the only machines per-
mitted in the restricted area.
George r. Christian, Mr. Harding's
private secretary, was burdened with
new grief this morning. His uncle,
Daniel Norris Christian, died at
O'Clock this morning of an acute at
tack of indigestion. He was fifty-four
y
ever. will accompany Mrs. Harding
back to Washington this evening.
Fresh floral tokens kept pouring into
the Harding home today until 1t be-
came necessary to remove many Of
the pieces that had withered to make
room for the new ones. Early today
six large Army trucks were neaped
Will: flowers and taken to the Gene
.ery.
Members OF the Ohio republican
state central committee. most Of
whom were close political friends of
Mr. Harding. met here this morning
and adopted memorial resolutions.
Dr. George T. Harding. sr.. the
Presidents aged father. could tie seen
sittiag with friends on the east porch
Of tile home this morning. His snow
white hair tinted by the morning
sunlight as It streamed through be
tween hanging boughS made a sad.
though majestic picture. He was
conversing with his friends and APP
peared to be standing the ordeal with
great fortitude. The throns began
passing by the bier of his dead son
as he sat there.
The only military display at the
funeral services at the cemetery
other than the guard of honor will
be the firing Of the presidential salute
of tvent-one guns as the hearse
bearing the Presidents body enters
the cemetery and three salvos AS the
coffin enters the tomb. The battery
OF Ohio National Guard artillery
which will perform this military
rite will be stationed on a Hill near
the cemetery.
The light over the editorial desk
Of Warren G. Harding in the star
Office VAS still burning brightly to-
day, as il has been since the news of
his death was received from San
Francisco more than a week ago.
His room since that time has been
shrine for newspapermen. Nearly
all members of the fourth estate
visiting Marion want the privilege Of
sitting in Mr.. Hardings editorial
chair.
An Old gentleman called at the
Star office today and while in the
room occupied by Mr. Harding as
editor completely broke down and
cried. He told Star employees that
he was close relative of Mrs. Hard
ing's first husband.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-10
ALL MICHIGAN PAUSES
FOR FINAL TRIBUTE
Memorial Services Held Through.
out State During After

DETROIT. August 1o.-All Michigan
paused in its labors today in memory
of Warren Harding
Industry commerce, agriculture and
virtually every other activity either
was suspended for the day or will
pause during the hour set apart for
entombment of the former President
Almost countless memorial services
are being held during the afternoon
throughout the state, priests, minis
ters and rabbis joining in the pane
gyric to the departed executive.
The state was officially represented
at the Marion exercises by Gov. Groes-
beck and group of other state officials.
All cities and towns held memorial
services. That in Detroit took the
form of a great open air meeting in
the heart of the city. Traffic in the
downtown section was halted for an
hour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-10

sons and daughters to the peaceful
conquest of the greater west-the
Mississippi and Missouri valleys.
Resolute and able men made secure
the social order here. and simple and
courageous men blended determine
ton with genius and made the indus
trial beginning They had little of
wealth. but they wrought wealth out
of opportunity. Only few knew
their struggles, their sacrifices. but
honesty, simplicity. industry. canaCity
and determination are known TO have
been the chief essentials Of their sue
cess. These make for success any
where, and are available to all who
aspire. Let Marion preserve every
good lesson Of the yesterdays and re-
solve to 60 on, adding to the stride
in industry and commerce, and de-
termfned that every enlargement in
material growth shall reflect larger
progress in the finer attachments
which make community worth
while. The At counterpart to the city
of mater rial success is the city Of
happy homes. ample education. for
tunate and profitable employment
worship of God facilitated. 4 civic
conscience and a community soul
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-10
NEW YORK GIVES UP'
RUSH FOR PRAYERS.
Business Halted and Services
for Dead President Held
in All Churches.
BY the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, August 10.-All New
fork-its thousands of poor, it's Off
Gals, its bankers and it's great popu-
lation of citizens from many lands
mourned for Warren q. Harding to-
day
As the early morning displaced the
crosses of light that had shone
through the night from the windows
OF skyscrapers, there was missing
the rush OF thousands TO their daily
tasks. Banks and business houses
generally were closed. Only neces-
sary work was undertaken.
Only in the sense that business was
forsaken was the day - holiday 1t
was day OF mourning The world
or sport stopped its play Not only
were base ball games and other i'm
portant athletic meets Cancelled, but
amateurs paid their aspects to the
memory of one who loved sport by
refraining from their games. Many
pubic and private golf courses were
closed. as were many bathing beaches
Gay broadway was sad, while bois-
ferrous Coney Island called IA halt to
all activities until after the hour
when the Presidents body was to be
placed IN its vault.
Public Service Halted.
Telegraph and telephone services
were curtailed. as were all transport
tation services. both in the greater
city and to and from suburban dis
trfcts. Harbor craft for the most
part lay at their docks.
Instead of its play. New York turn
ed out to attend memorial services.
There was scarcely cathedral,
church or synagogue in the metro
politan district in which such ser
vices were not planned. AT most of
them the strains OF Lead Kindly
Light" the Executives favorite hymn,
blended with the distant booming of
cannon in salute from the various
forts about the city.
to one who came from small
town" was as simple as the tribute
of that small town" itself
Girl Scout Services.
Girl scouts a two hundred encamp-
ments throughout the nation will
honor the memory of President Hard
ing at special military services Mrs.
Harding is honorary president of the
organization.
be fired. by the girls at Camp Andree.
the national Girl Scout camp at Briar-
cliff Manor. y. Y. The dead Presi-
dents favorite hymns, Nearer Ny
God. to Thee" and Lead. Kindly
Light" will be sung.
More than 1900 aliens. from many
European countries, who are being
held on Ellis Island were given their
first chance to take part in the life
Of America when they attended me-
mortal services this morning for the
late President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-10
FORD PARTY TO BEGIN
TRIP AFTER FUNERAL
Edison and Firestone in Marion
With Auto Maker for Hard
ing Rites.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
MARION, Ohio. August 1O-Throw-
ing aside cares of business. invention
and manufacture for brief while.
Thomas 4. Edison. Henry Ford and
II. S. Firestone will leave Marion
late today for their annual camping
jaunt over number Of states The
arty. together with William F. An
dcrson of Cincinnati, resident bishop
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church in
Ohio. who also has been a member of
the party in former years, but who
is unable to make the trip this year.
came to Marion to attend the funeral
Of the late President Harding Mr.
Harding was member of the party
two years ago.
Just where the party will go has not
been definitely decided. Mr.. Ford
said today. The first stop tonight
will be at the birthplace OF Mr. Edi-
son at Milan, Ohio. The party will
sojourn there until, as Mr.. FJrd
said. the spirit moves them" when
they will go on to Mr.. F'ord's coun-
try place, near Detroit
From Detroit the itinerary will
likely lead through northern Michf-
gan and Wisconsin. but no definite
echedule has been made up. Mr..
Ford said. Where the party will go
and how long they will remain and
when they will break camp is in the
hands of 'the commander-in-ch chief, Mr..
Edison" Mr.. Ford said today
ON this trip we plan TO get as far
away from modern civilization as
possible" Mr.. Ford continued. we
are seeking rest and recreation" and
as an illustration of recreation, Mr..
Ford grabbed Mr.. Firestone and gave
him a jerk which nearly caused him
to fall to the floor.
Baggage of the party is carried in
two large motor trucks. Individual
tents. cooking equipment and all other
paraphernalia for such an expedition
is carried. The members of the party
travel in their own automobiles.
The party plans to be gone about
two weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-10
HARDING LAUDED
AS 12-H0UR FOE
Understanding of Industry
and Human Sympathy Seen
by Engineers.
special Dispstch TO The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
NEW YORK, August 10.-President
Harding's keen understanding OF the
problems OF industry and his deep hu-
man sympathy urged him on in his
efforts to abolish the twelve-hour day,
declared Dean Mortimer +. Cooley Of
the University Of Michigan. president
Of the Federated American Engineering
Societies, in a tribute TO the late Presi-
dent.
The engineers of the United States.
both individually and collectively, sense
great national loss through the death
Of their President. Warren q. Harding,
said Dean Cooley. They are grieved
as is the heart of the nation.
"They have been conscious of his un-
Outstanding Of and concern in the seri-
Gus economic and industrial problems OF
employment, transportation, coal pro-
duction and government reorganization
Mr.. Harding took o constructive part In
trying to find a possible solution OF these
matters. These and other subjects Of a
similar character received his earnest
attention. and in his last addresses he
made many references to them.
influence OF Words.
The efforts that he made in rela-
ton to the twelve-hour shift in the
steel industry have had far-reach-
ing erect, ana Stdnd as marx OF
his human sympathy. In foreword
TO report upon the twelve hour
shift in American industry. prepared
by the federation's committee on
work periods in continuous industry,
the late President said:
81 rejoice to note that the con-
illusions of this great body of experts
are identical with those which I have
reached, that the twelye-hour day and
type Of worker II produces have out
lived their usefulness and their part
in American life in the interests of
good citizenship. OF good business ana
of economic stability. The old order
Of the twelve-hour day must give
way TO better and wiser form of
organization of the production forces
of the nation. so that proper family
life and citizenship may be enjoyed
by all Of our people.
This clear and convincing report
of the engineers must prove exceed
ingly helpful in showing that this
muCh-to-b be desired result can he
achieved without either economic or
financial disturbance to the progress
of American industry"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-10
DIXIE STATES BOW
IN LAST FAREWELL
Wheels of Commerce Pause
During Burial of Honored
Neighbor Cup North"
By tho Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ATLANTA, Ga. August Io-The
south today bid a farewell salute TO
a gentleman of the north. Down be-
low that imaginary line of historic
fame. the southland stood by IN
heightened sorrow and in silent rev
erence as Warren Harding reached
home again-to stay.
That he had sprung from the other
side Of that line mattered not That
he was Of political faith other than
theirs was forgotten, since the sud
den sad word had flashed out Of the
west a week ago-news that had ef-
faced the harsh angles of politics and
had quickly. quietly blended the ma
ton into a world OF tender remem
brances OF him who had gone.
And today Dixie bowed with a gen
uine grief and a sentiment expressed
the world over as the little town "un
north" showed its sadness and i:s
| love in services. simple and beautiful.
over the earthly remains Of neigh
| Dor.
Wheels of Commerce Pause.
Down through the Blue bldg.
mountains Of Virginia and the Care
i linas and Tennessee: through the o..
red hills Of Georgia and Ala ba ma the
low verdant valleys Of Mississippi ard
Louisiana. the sweeping ranges a.
Texas and Oklahoma. and the pain
fringed peninsula of tropical Florida
throughout all those states tina
make up the land called Dixie-ths
whole grinding wheel of commerce
paused
For 81 woa a bo1idaUa Stra,ro
hushed holiday-in honor of gres'
| man who was not so much a repub
lican President as he was Presider,
of the republic Over all the south
the holiday was observed. Governors
or the various states had passed or
the proclamation Of the new Presi-
dent. Heads Of city, town ard VII
lage governments had relayed il u
the people. From some sections dele
cations had gone To the little tow.
up north" TO be present at the HON.
services.
Others had sent their sentiments
floral offerings. But the entire so4t3a
was there in spirit.
Tender Farewell.
When the wires flashed taps cN.~
all the country as Ohio laid her %
within the dark portals Of the tomn
well
Public services were rlannsa
throughout the states. In Mississippi
John Sharp Williams. a venerable fig
ure in Congress for many year.
journeyed from his place OF retirerner-
in Iazoo county, to the state capital
TO extoll his friend, tested and ap-
proved"
IL Florida, where Mr.. Harding was
wont TO spend his winter vacation.
the tributes took on an added solen,
nifty. At Miami William JenniugS
Bryan was to eulogize him at a mass
memorial service
Two southern legislatures, Alabama
and Georgia. now in session. slspend-
ed business for the day. in keeping
with the nations mourning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-10
PITTSBURGH WORKERS
PAY LAST TRIBUTE
Mills Pause at Noon, While Mines
Are Closed Entire
Day.
Nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, August 10. -
For the third time this week the
Pittsburgh industrial district today
paid honor to the late President
Harding. Thousands abandoned their
customary occupations on Tuesday
when the funeral train passed
through from San Francisco to
Washington, and again on Thursday
when the body with its train of
mourners was on it's way to Marion.
Today at noon several hundred
thousand workers in scores of mills
and factories paused for five minutes
as a final tribute. while fully $4,000
miners did not report for duty the
entire day. All retail business in
Pittsburgh and the surrounding bor-
oughs ceased at noon, services were
held in many churches and the bells
on every school house tolled once for
every year of the dead Presidents
life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-10
LIBRARY OPEN TOMORROW
Fines Not to Be EAacted on Books
Due Last Four Days.

The Public Library, which has been
closed for the period Of mourning
for the late President Harding, pur-
suant to the order OF the Commission
ers of the District of Columbia, will
reopen tomorrow at 8 am. and remain
open until pm.
Ordinarily the library. closes at l
nm, Saturdays during the months Of
July. August and September. The
longer hours this Saturday are ar
ranged for the convenience of readers
In exchanging books.
No finea will be collected on books
due Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Of FRIDAY. il ratIynad On SATURDAY..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-10
ALL OHIO IN SOLEMN
TRIBUTE TO HARDING
Memorial Services Take Place of
Usual Activities to Honor States
Beloved Son.
BY the Associated Press.


COLUMBUS. Ohio. August l0.-All
Ohio paused in its activities today to
honor its most distinguished citizen
and the nations Chief. Warren q.
Harding. as his body was being en-
tombed I'm Marion.
The funeral services paying final
homage to the dead President found
a counterpart In almost every city
in the state In memorial exercises,
and everywhere the acts which go to
make up the workaday life Of the
people were suspended and a period
of silence prevailed out of respect
to the Ohioan who reached the high
est position of honor in the power of
the nation to confer.
By proclamation of the governor
and local officials all governmental
offices closed their doors for the day
and many banks and business houses
followed their example. All the
states retail stores suspended bust
ness at ] pm, while manufacturing
plants were to stand idle so their
employees could silently come to at
tention at the hour set for the flu
neral.
Theaters-both motion picture and
audeville-dispensed with afternoon
performances. while all other thea
trical houses were dark during the
entire day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-10
ALL MINNESOTA JOINS
IN HARDING TRIBUTES
Services for Dead President Held
in Every Town and
Village.
By the Associated Press

ST. PAUL, Mimi, August 10.-Min-
nesota will join with the nation at
large in paying tribute today to the
departed leader, President Harding.
Every community. town, village and
the remotely removed crossroad set
Elements will hold memorial services
in honor of the man whose death has
thrown the entire nation into mourn
ing.
Traffic in all centers will be halted
for few minutes and the prayers of
a state offered up in silence while the
final obsequies are held amid the sor-
rowing friends in Marion.
Church bells will toll out their SOL
emn requiem and hundreds of ad-
dresses will be made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-10
HORSE THROWS ACTRESS.
Mabel Normaud Suffers Broken
Collar Bone.

LOS ANGELES. Calf. August 10
Mabel Normand, motion picture
actress. broke her collar bone and
suffered other injuries when thrown
by Il horse she was riding at Cor
onado Beach. Caiif.. last Sunday. it
was learned wheU she was found in a
hospital here by the Los Angeles
Times. She was brought back to Los
Angeles in A special car
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-10
WOMAN RAIL DIRECTOR.
Mrs. Palmer Jerman Of Raleigh,
N. c., Honored by Governor.

RALEIGH, n. c., August 10.--Mrs.
Palmer Jerman OF Raleigh has been
appointed q director of the Atlantic
and North Carolina railroad by Gov.
Cameron Morrison.
She will be the first woman in the
state to hold such a position. Among
other officers appointed by the gov
ernor were Ernest NJ Green, New
Bern, to succeed DIR. j. F. Patterson,
president; Walter D. r. Siler, Pitts
boro. to succeed w. F. Evans, Raleigh,
attorney; w. Stamps Howard, Tar
boro, secretary-treasurer, reappoint.
ed; Charles ". webb, Morehead City,
auditor, reappointed: r. Brodie Ward,
WILSON, expert. rsappoiQtsd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-10
SOUTHERN TO HALT.
Railroad to Stop One Minute as
Harding Tribute.

Out of respect for President Hard
ing the Southern railway has ordered
all trains throughout the Southern
system to stop for one minute at 3
pm. eastern standard time, today
when the final services take place at
Marion. Work in all Southern shops
will be suspended during the same
one-minute period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-10
FATHER OF COOLIDGE
LEAVES FOR FUNERAL
Will Make Long Journey From
Vermont Hills to Marion
Alone,
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PLYMOUTH, VT, August 1o.-John
Z. Coolidge, father of the President,
has gone to Marion to attend the
burial services of the late President
Harding. Mr.. Coolidge declined his
sons invitation to accompany him to
Washington on his hurried departure
after the Presidents death, but decfd-
ed to make the long journey from his
farm home In the mountains here to
Ohio to pay his last respects and to
tender in person his condolences to
Mrs: Harding and to the late Presi-
dents father
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-10
RECALL HARD|NG'S
ROOSEVELT TRIBUTE
Touching Words Before Ohio
Assembly Spoken Before He
: Dreamed of Presidency.

by the Associated Press.
MARION, Ohio, August 10-Less
than three and one-half years ago,
on January %. 1919. to be exact. War
rem G.. Harding. then United States
senator from Ohio. not dreaming of
being the next President, stood be-
fore the Ohio general assembly at
Columbus in joint session and deliv-
cred memorial address in honor of
the President who had just passed
into the great Observation-Disclosures
Roosevelt.
Today the thousands who heard the
touching words recalled the glowing
tribute.
1t follows, in part:
81 stood before the f1ag-draped cas-
ket in the little church at oyster Bay.
amid simplicity so rigid that one could
not help remarking 1t, and yielded to
conflicting emotions. | wondered II
by some fitting miracle an inanfmate
flag could mourn. one could not see
the caSket-only its form-becauSe
the vision was filled with the flag. and
il seemed to me the colors chung as
though sorrowing at the loss of their
most fearless defender.
Thinking OF Flag.
one little noted the floral tributes
one was little concerned about emf
nent statesmen and famous writers
and military chieftains and high off,
Gals who had gathered with neigh
borS and friends-in reverent sorrow
for the long farewell. My own ears
were deaf to the reading of the ritual
and the recital of his favorite hymn, |
was thinking of the flag and the soul
less form it draped in jealous sorrow
Great citizens had passed before
Beloved executives, heroic soldiers
and far-Seeing stateSmen-all had
come TO the inevitable. either too soon
or in the fullness of distinguished
liveS-and the nation had mourned
and the people sorrowed, and poten-
tates had sympathized, but there was
n distinct conviction that the Nag
lost its braveSt defender when Theo-
dore Roosevelt passed from life to the
eternal.
Inspiring Example.
80 In his virile American man
hood he was; the surprising and in
spring example. In the fullness OF
mental and physical visor he was
tie greatest patriotic sentinel. pac-
ing the parapet of the republic
alert to danger and every menace.
and in love with duty and service, ana
always unafraid.
1T is little to say that the republic
Is bigger and better and nightly
advanced by his part in the glorious
history. more American for his call
to patriotism and more secure for his
warning of perils. 1t is more TO say
he inspired those who follow to nobler
manhood and higher ideals.
1T didn't seem quite in harmony
with his untiring activity and I'M
harnessed soul that its flame should
fail in the quiet of slumber. but it was
peace valiantly and triumphantly won.
and the flames he lighted burned afresh
and will light the way Of people
whom he loved and who loved him
as a great American.