Marines Report No Expeditionary Duty in 1923
Washington December 26 The calendar year 1923 was note worthy for the Marine Corps with no call for expeditionary duty during that period Major General John A Lejeune commander said in his annual report to the Secretary of the Navy released today The time was employed in perfecting the peacetime organization of the corps He urged legislation for selective promotion for Marine officers noting a seriority system would be a source of efficiency and a drain on taxpayers He also asked authority to purchase the own of Quantico Virginia surrounded by the Marine Corps Boats of that name
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Washington
Erthy
Marine Corps
John A. Lejeune
Secretary of the Navy
Corpu
Lejewny
Army
Navy
Lejeune
Quantico
Marine Corns
Boatswain slashes captain and jumps overboard on Ohio Maru
Boston dispatch reports a boatswain Tsuneryo Masu fatally slashed Captain Kamoso o-Wekanebe on the Ohio Maru. After wounding him he wrested a razor, crew restrained him briefly, then Masu leaped from the rail into the sea and vanished, presumed drowned as insane.
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Boston
Kamoso-' o-Wekanebe
Tsuneryo Masu
England
Benin
West Point Cadet Frederick Cusack Found Dead in Subway
Frederick Stanley Cusack, a West Point cadet from Washington DC, was identified by fellow cadet as the man found beneath subway wheels in New York. A track walker located the body near Wall Street station. investigation into the death will be conducted by military authorities. Cusack, 20, was an honor student in company Z and planned to attend a party in Albany when he disappeared. This marks a second accidental death in the family during West Point leave.
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New York
Frederick Stanley Cusack
West Point
Washington, D. C
Wall Street
Cusack
Harry J. Harper
Taloa
Fo Henesth
Hiaamily
Yirom
Stadet
W. Wiedemann Denies Engagement to Miss King
Cincinnati Feb 26 Carl Swiedemann of Newport Ky owner for In Memoriam denied today rumors that he and Miss King were engaged. He said I am neither married nor engaged to be married.
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Cincinnati
Tec
Carl Swiedemann
Newport
Miss
Curpis Incorporates N Y Evening Post
Curpis Inc purchases by Cyrus H. Pee and associates. incorporated at Secretary of State office in Albany. Stock includes 10,900 shares of quiescent stock and 6 percent preferred stock with par value 10 dollars per share. Directors listed are Cyrus Hiss John C. Martin David ev and Charles A. Tyler of Philadelphia while Curtis Martin Burt hold ten shares each.
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Albany
N.Y. Dee
New York
Venti Posh
Cyrus HT. Pee
Cyrus Hiss
John C. Martin
Davidev
Charles A. Tyler
Bhaglphia
Tugh Bus
York
Messrs Curtis
Martin Burt
Rapid changes planned in city retail district after year start
The main shopping area will see numerous store relocations and expansions. Smith Moray So. will transform its appearance and floor space with additions on Main street and Pacifica avenue. Davis and Savard move to a new Main street site. Smyth Murray expands into the former location. Lowe Shirt Shop opens in Fritz Hawley Building on Main street. Liggette opens a second store. Davis and Savard relocate near Fairfield agena. Ridgeport to get a new Surprise store at Fu lfield avenue and Broad street. Radeford Smith Variety Store to open in a new Kim street building.
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Smith Moray So
Smith S Murray i
Fritz’and Taavle
Main Street
Davis and Sayard
Liningett Drug
Additio
Smith Murray
Fatificia Avenue
Lowe Shirt Shop
Fritz -~- Hawley
Smyth Murray
Liggete
Davis
Waterbury man held as pastas dies of wound
December 26 wide report says Yosensky of Waterbury was arrested and held for coroner's investigation after Joseph Pastas of 200 Abbott Avenue died in a royal hospital from a scalp wound sustained a week earlier. Official account alleges Pastas intoxicated, Yasensky attempted to put him to bed, Pastas allegedly pushed him and fell, injuring his scalp. Yasensky is held for questioning.
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Waterbury
Adventists Raise Over 26 Million In Year
The Seventh Day Adventist church reports raising over 26.64 million dollars for evangelistic and missionary work this year. Missionary efforts continue in 215 countries and 194 languages, according to denominational secretary H W Rogers in the annual report.
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Washington
Tee
Seventh Day Adventist Church
H.W. Rogers
Arizona Athlete Killed and Girl Wounded in Attack
Arianna December 26 Ted Grosh University of Arizona athlete was killed and his companion Maxie McNelly of Globe was wounded in an attack by a Negro Friday. A passing motorist found Grosh’s body, took the car, and McNelly lay on the road in serious condition. McNelly is expected to recover.
Overcoats Sale Urges Early Purchase For Best Deals
A local retailer promotes its current Overcoats selection as the most complete now. The message warns that waiting reduces visibility and that buyers who purchase today stand to gain substantially from higher future prices.
In Store Inventory Reductions on Odd Groups
Merchandised items labeled as odd groups receive deep cuts ahead of inventory. Prices ranged from $39.75 to $55.00 before the reductions.
Fur Coats Marked Down in Abbreviated Sale Row
A vintage advertisement lists fur coats with long lengths and ornate linings. Details include Nutria and Hudson seal coats with mink or skunk collars, 48 inch lengths, elaborate linings, and special prices ranging from 435 to 495. The copy notes marked down pricing and various sizes.
High Grade Fur Collared Coats in New Styles
Luxurious fur collared coats priced at 55 dollars feature beaver fox wolf Australian opossum platinum fox and blonde furs. Designs include full crepe lining inside tie straight line or draped models with collars in navy black brown and kit fox sizes 16 to 44.
Winter coats on sale for misses and women
Special group of warm winter coats in fine materials including velours tweeds and stripes. Some with fur collars. Sizes 14 to 40. Formerly 25 and 29.75 now 19.75 for a limited selection.
Remarkable Coat Lot Featuring Fur Collar Designs
An auction style notice promotes coats in tan brown and olive wool polo mixtures priced at 16.50. The lot highlights warm, serviceable coats with full lining and fur collars of caracal wolf and red fox. Sizes range from 18 to 44.
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Wwiedemann
Miss King
N.Y. Evening Post
Arizona
Bridgeport
Bam
California
Tch
Wwabel Pilberts
New Orleans
Nichols, Trumbull
Stratford
Devon
Ieigs
Fashion Park
Joseph May & Sons, Ltd
Leeds
Mandelberg
Outfitters
Women
Shagmoor
Nutria
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