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1923-08-04 Page 1
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Western Union Telegram Pa 72 2X Des Moines Ia 123P 8-4-23 Dr M R Carey Comm Am Legion Mo Valley Iowa Train bearing President's body will pass through your town Monday period Ascertain exact time from station agent it is requested your post turn out in full strenght with colors appropriately draped paying silent tribute as the funeral train passes through your community period Important this tribute be silent and there be no firing music or noise period Under no circumstances should there be any intrusion upon the party aboard. James F Barton Department Adjutant-C2.18P 3.30 a.m.
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Western Union Telegram Pa 72 2X Des Moines Ia 123P 8-4-23 Dr M R Carey Comm Am Legion Mo Valley Iowa Train bearing President's body will pass through your town Monday period Ascertain exact time from station agent it is requested your post turn out in full strenght with colors appropriately draped paying silent tribute as the funeral train passes through your community period Important this tribute be silent and there be no firing music or noise period Under no circumstances should there be any intrusion upon the party aboard. James F Barton Department Adjutant-C2.18P 3.30 a.m.
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