The Archive · 1923

Marion, Ohio, Aug. 7

The remains of President Harding will not be buried beside his mother and sister, but after the funeral service on' August 10 will be placed in a vault pending the erection of a mausoleum. Mrs. Hardii has vetoed plans for a national guard of cavalry at the funeral and has requested that no military display should be made, saying that the State funeral in Washington' to morrow will be the nation's tribute, after which the wish of President Harding and_ herself for a simple, home funeral should be respected.—Reuter.

New York, Aug. 7.

It is estimated that over a million people lined the route of President Harding's train through Illinoia, Indiana and io. Hundreds slept during the night en station benches and on the grass while awaiting the arrival "f the train. A request hae been' issued that no more flowers shall be sent, as the train is overloaded with them. Reuter.

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