File No. 811.44 Sh 5/a.
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[Telegram.]
Department of State,
Washington, October 31, 1912.
Washington, October 31, 1912.
To the diplomatic and consular officers of the United States:
Vice President Sherman died nine forty-two last night, funeral November second, two p.m. President by proclamation to-day orders representatives of the United States in foreign countries to pay appropriate tribute for a period of thirty days.
Adee.