The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-03

enforcement will cause him to be re
membered as one of the greatest
Presidents of our country"
Statement for Jews
Mrs. Gertrude S. Hahn, vice presi-
dent of the Sisterhood of the Indian.
apohs Temple. gave out the following
statement today in behalf of Jewish
people of the city in absence of Rabbi
Morris M. Feuerlicht:
1T is with deep regret that Jewish
people Of Indianapolis learn of the
loss to the American public and Mrs.
Harding. Our sincerest sympathy is
voiced, and we express gratitude thar
the Nation had such a man as War
rem G. Harding as President"
Edward o. Snthen, president Of the
Federation of Community Civic Clubs,
will meet with the executive officers
of his organization in his office. 416
Indiana Trust Bldg. p. m. today, to
draft a resolution asking all Of the
civic clubs Of Indianapolis to hold
Harding's death.
The Civilian Club and Gyro Club
directors meetings scheduled for noon
today at the SEVERN were called Off
Other organizations which took
cognizance Of the death of the Presi-
dent in their programs:
Optimist Club, Allied Motors Com
merce, Exchange Club. Family We'll
fare Society, Delta Tau Delta and
Knights of Columbus
Taylor E. Groninger. city corpora
ton counsel, said:
president Harding's death fills all
our hearts with sorrow He was a
sincere man. There was nothing
spectacular about him. He was sane,
safe and dependable. His service to
our country was genuine. The extent
Of our loss cannot be measured"
Legion Orders Issued.
Alvin Owsley, national commander
of the American Legion here. today
ordered period OF mourning for
President Harding among posts of the
veterans organization. All Legion
post members along the route OF the
funeral train from San Francisco to
Washington will be asked to assemble
tribute TO the Presidents body.
Legion members will carry draped
colors. to be dipped in salute as the
train passes. Out of consideration
for Mrs Harding's feelings Com
mander Owsley has urged that there
be no firing of salutes or music dur
ing the post ceremonies. Members will
be drawn up in formation at atten-
ton, the colors win be dipped and the
Legion men win silently mourn the
Nations commanderin.chief.
This cablegram was received at ma
tional headquarters OF the legion from
the British Legion, foremost veterans
society in Great Britain:
Sincere condolences extended for
the sad loss sustained by the death Of
your President.
Within a few hours after the an
nouncement of the death of the Presi-
dent kilograms came TO legion head
quarters with suggestions for trib-
utes OF respect to the dead executive.
One Of these was from Howard j.
Warner, chairman of the American
Legion posts in Toledo. Ohio. 1t sug-
StSl6u That lllCIllbClo VI LAAC iSrSAOiA
mediately contribute to a Harding
memorial fund, for the purpose Of Gre
ating an annual college scholarship,
to be awarded on fitting competitive
basis, having in mind the ideals of
the deceased President.
On behalf Of the Indianapolis Board
Of Trade, L. L. Fellows. president,
sent message to Mrs. Harding. Will
liam H. Howard, secretary, announced
that the board would be closed today
and also on the day of the President s
funeral
The message to Mrs. Harding.
THE Indianapolis Board of Trade
mourns with you the loss Of a great.
good man. We offer you our deepest
sympathy"
president Harding was a very
good man, conscientious, and served
his country we'll" said the Rex.
Francis H. Gavisk. rector of st. Johns
Catholic Church. His death was a
great loss. 1t must necessarily In
terrupt the policies which he had In
mind. He was not a great man, bur
"a lovable one. He was a type of the
American citizen of which we have a
great number--a good, safe and
sound leader"