The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-11
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Thousands Journey to ST.
Adams to Honor Dead
War President

At the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier, representative Of the tens
upon tens Of thousands Of Ameri-
cans who were slain in battle,
and at the tomb of Woodrow viii
son, who gave his life in the
struggle to lead the world back
to the ways of peace, Washing
ton is today humbling itself, IN
tribute on the anniversary Of the
day when the thought of the
world turned to peace after the
most terrible war in all history.
Coolidge Lays Wreath.
President Coolidge, as first citizen
OF the nation, led the tribute at the
shrine in Arlington where lies all
that Is mortal of an American of
whom nothing is known but that
he laid down his life at the call of
his nation. From the hand of the
President and from the hands of
hundreds of those in the humber
walks Of life came floral tributes
which are massing ever more deep
~ about the tomb as The day wears
on.
After the President had placed
his wreath on the tomb, Mrs. Cool.
idge laid single white rose beside
1t. The President and Mrs. Coolidge
then went to the grave of Major
Augustus p. Gardner, son-in-law of
the late Senator Henry Cabot Lodge,
and placed a wreath there.
Ceremonies at the tomb are of
the simplest character, as BELTS the
Nameless One who lies there, to
whom no amount of earthly pomp
ana glory can bring further renown
or more sacred respect.
Honor Wilson's Memory.
The tribute to the memory of the
War President, Woodrow Wilson.
is being offered with the same un.
ostentatious simplicity. Thousands
of Americans, on the first Armistice
Day since the death OF the man
who at one time was the worlds
most distinguished leader, are crowd
ing. to Mount st. Adams to pay
their homage at crypt which time
is Transforming into one of the
natlonS most molly spots.
Government employees. as on the
past observances of Armistice Day,
are putting in the day at their
desks, ruling yesterday by the
White House holding that the Presi-
dent has no power to declare a
holiday. In the line with the Gov.
eminent policy, business life in the
National Capital is proceeding along
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The President, who left the White
House for Arlington shortly before
II o'clock, was accompanied by Sec
rotary of the Navy Wilbur and Act
ing Secretary of War Dwight w.
Davis, representing the military
arms of the nation.
Floral Tributes to Wilson.
Exercises at the Cathedral started
It 10 o'clock this morning and will
continue until after dusk this even
ng. Formal services are to be
cid in the chapel at 2:30 o'clock.
t this time the floral tributes left
uring the morning will be massed
bout the crypt in which the body
Woodrow Wilson lies.
Armistice Day in the past has
ZEN the occasion Of visits to the
rect. Last Armistice Day Wilson
ade his last public address. his
4ath following three monts later.
The services in the chapel will be
lief. The Rt. Reverend James e.
reeman, Bishop of Washington,
i'll offer prayer. There will be
nging and the services will close
It'll benediction by the Reverend
ines H. Taylor, President VII.
ms pastor.
At o'clock this afternoon there
III be services at the Peace Cross
the Cathedral grounds. Huston
thompson, chairman OF the Federal
rade Commission will deliver
llogy on the former President. A
slegation from George Washington
ost' American Legion, will assist.
Reunion Of ChapIains.
At the tomb Of the Unknown
older at o'clock this afternoon
ill be enacted one of the most
Impressive features OF the day. The
pur chaplains who officiated at the
|urial services will then hold a
eunion and memorial services
he four chaplains are Chaplain
ohm 8. FRASER, U. s. NJ; the Right
reverend Charles III. Brent, Bishop
Western New York, and senior
naplain OF the American Expedi.
onary Forces; Rabbi Norris s..
azaron, OF the Baltimore Hebrew
congregation and a chaplain In
he Officers Reserve Corps, and
olonel John T. Axiom, chief II
haplains of the army.
Accompanied by a guard Of
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