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January 29, 1925
The Monmouth Inquirer
Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
The Women's Coolidge Army, a Republican group, travels from New Jersey to Washington on Jan. 29 to present resolutions mourning Congressman-elect T. Frank Appleby. They meet President Coolidge, visit Congress, and engage with party notables before returning.
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Republican Women at Washington
Congressman Elmer H. Geran has consented to introduce and have spread upon the minutes of Congress the resolutions of sorrow on the death of T. Frank Appleby, Congressman-elect, which the Women's Coolidge Army are carrying to Washington Thursday, Jan. 29. The Coolidge Army Special with three hundred men and women aboard, left the County this morning and will arrive in Washington in the early afternoon, giving all the remainder of that day and Friday morning to seeing the sights of interest. Friday noon the president will receive the army and that afternoon special accommodations are being provided by New Jersey representatives for the women to see Congress in session.
Former Senator Joseph S. Frelinghuysen and others of note in the Republican party will enlist at the Washington end. On one of the evenings, there, the army will wait upon Mrs. Walter E. Edge at the Edge residence. The Coolidge Army Special will leave Washington for the return trip at 1.45 Saturday afternoon, making the run in about six hours. A committee of "aides" has been appointed to look after the comfort and entertainment of the party enroute and at the capital. There will be song leaders, under Mrs. J. Lee Enright of Fair Haven, first aid service, if needed and the like. Mrs. A. E. Russell of Red Bank is the army "Supply Officer', and will look after the badges and so on.
Congressman Elmer H. Geran has consented to introduce and have spread upon the minutes of Congress the resolutions of sorrow on the death of T. Frank Appleby, Congressman-elect, which the Women's Coolidge Army are carrying to Washington Thursday, Jan. 29. The Coolidge Army Special with three hundred men and women aboard, left the County this morning and will arrive in Washington in the early afternoon, giving all the remainder of that day and Friday morning to seeing the sights of interest. Friday noon the president will receive the army and that afternoon special accommodations are being provided by New Jersey representatives for the women to see Congress in session.
Former Senator Joseph S. Frelinghuysen and others of note in the Republican party will enlist at the Washington end. On one of the evenings, there, the army will wait upon Mrs. Walter E. Edge at the Edge residence. The Coolidge Army Special will leave Washington for the return trip at 1.45 Saturday afternoon, making the run in about six hours. A committee of "aides" has been appointed to look after the comfort and entertainment of the party enroute and at the capital. There will be song leaders, under Mrs. J. Lee Enright of Fair Haven, first aid service, if needed and the like. Mrs. A. E. Russell of Red Bank is the army "Supply Officer', and will look after the badges and so on.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Journey
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Coolidge Army
Washington Trip
Republican Women
Mourning Resolutions
Congressional Visit
What entities or persons were involved?
Elmer H. Geran
T. Frank Appleby
Joseph S. Frelinghuysen
Mrs. Walter E. Edge
Mrs. J. Lee Enright
Mrs. A. E. Russell
Where did it happen?
Washington, New Jersey
Story Details
Key Persons
Elmer H. Geran
T. Frank Appleby
Joseph S. Frelinghuysen
Mrs. Walter E. Edge
Mrs. J. Lee Enright
Mrs. A. E. Russell
Location
Washington, New Jersey
Event Date
Thursday, Jan. 29
Story Details
The Women's Coolidge Army travels by special train from New Jersey to Washington to deliver congressional resolutions mourning T. Frank Appleby's death, tours sights, meets President Coolidge, observes Congress, visits Mrs. Edge, and returns after organized entertainment.