Defer Action on Promotion of Lt Colonel Major Jr
The senate debated in executive session about Lieutenant Colonel Duncan K Major Jr for promotion to colonel. The session recessed without a decision after nearly three hours, with opposition led by Senator Walsh of Massachusetts citing the 6th division’s overseas record and noting a lack of new evidence.
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Washington
Peo
Senate
Cornel Duncan K Major
Tim
New
Ingland Nationa G Yard
Walsh
Masachusetts
Coronel Major
6Th Division
Gealonel
Special Grand Jury to Probe Herrin Riot
Special grand jury to convene at Herrin February 23 to investigate the riot that resulted in the death of Constable Caesar Cagle and wounding of Deputy Sheriff John Layman, with further orders issued regarding hospital and related actions.
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Herrin
Hlrein
Bowen
Obituary notices of multiple local residents and veterans
A sequence of funeral notices and obituaries from Stratford, Bridgeport and surrounding areas. Emily Theresa Johnson and Johannes R. Johnson are named along with survivors Harold E Johnson Lawrence H Johnson and others. Veterans from the American Legion and VFW are noted, with services at several churches and cemeteries, plus interments in Lakeview and St Michael's cemeteries. Other obituaries include Victoria Larmour, Sherman Burson, George S Bauer, George W Carr, Verona A Johnson French, Thomas Reilly, Robert C Hitchcock, James Sullivan, and Mary Emily Feeley, with service details at St Augustine's St Mark's and local parishes.
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Emily Theresa Johnso
Emily Theresa Johnson
Johannes RE. Johnson
Temple Street
Stratford
Harold E. Johnson
Lawrence H. Johnson
L. H. Burr
Mabello Johnson
Evelyn
Laverne Gurr
Bermiee
Lawrence Johnson
Italy Welcomes League Naval Parley Delegates
Rome February 14 delegates arrive at the League of Nations naval conference with several nations represented. Senator Alfredo Bacchelli delivers welcome on behalf of Italy, Swedish Admiral Ritbon responds, delegates retire for tea, and Admiral Berens is noted as well groomed among a well dressed crowd. Argentina is represented by Captain Gomez, Brazil by Rear Admiral Augusto Souza Silva, and Chile by Captain Schroeder.
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Rome
Cassociated
Golg Jaco
Alfredo Baccalli
Rition
Berens
Argentina
Capt Gomez
Brazil
Augusto Souza Silva
Chile
Schroeder
Zoning Expert to Address City Council Committee
City Attorney A L DeLaney headlines tonight's Ordinance Committee meeting with 44 Chamber of Commerce representatives expected. Herbert LD Swan a New York zoning expert is invited. The session will likely focus on zoning ordinances, zoning commission, and a board of adjustment. Alderman Harrigan notes parking district talks on Housatonic Avenue. Hogan has prepared recommendations after chamber consultations.
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A. L. DeLaney
Chamber of Commerce
Herbert LD. Swan
New York
Fred W. Harrigan
Alder
Willandb. Hogan
Housatonic Avenue
Whistler Anecdotes Highlight Menpes Masterpiece
London Town Topics recalls Mortimer Menpes revisiting Whistler with a tale about the master’s only shoot. The great man praised a hefty retriever blamed for lacking artistic habits and misfit with the landscape, illustrating Whistler’s practical view of art and dogs.
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Mortimer Menpes
London
Mellon Denies Bond Duplications In Public Debt
Washington February 14 Secretary Mellon wrote President Coolidge denying charges by Brewer and Meurter of bond duplications in the Bureau of Engraving. He states investigations show no fraud or overissue and confirms Kirby to head the Bureau amid a push to normalize operations and reassure on public debt securities.
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Washington
Mellon
Coolidge
Charles B. Brewer
Department of Justice
Bureau of Engraving
Wallace W. Kirby
Army Engineering Corps
Bureau
Louis A. Hill
James W. Meurter
Treasury
Brewer
Tnatter
Tam
Treasury Service
Mellan
Mollon
Kirby
Engraving Bureau
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
The
Treagues
Secretars of War
Engineer Corps
France
Army
Houston
J. W. McCarter
South Dakota
Amfelson Gald
Brewer Churses
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Talward
Wdaward Barran
Rourke and
Boucher
Washington Avenue
Rev
L J Long
Coatesville
Thomas Galya
Pembroke Street
Sts. Cyril, and Methodius Church
St Michael's Cempeter
George S. An
Vic
George 5
Bauer
Federal Street
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Park Cemetery
Fred
Herman G. Wiemer
First German Reformed Church
Muensterberg Lodge
Charles Stengel
Frank Hebermehl
John Koestner
Wilam Linton
Wiliam
Fred Kuentser
George W. Carr
George W Carr
Elm Street
Carroll
C. W. Simpson
Bridgeport Christian Union
Lakeview Cemetery
Victoria Larmour
Frank Armour
Victoria A. Larmour
Buureau, Dieq
Wood Avenue
Elizabeth
Sherman N. Bronson
Sherman Bronson
Efelock
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Bridgewater
Verona A. Johnson French
Carrie Wheeler
Savoy Street
L. J. Long
Berean Memories Church
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Thomas Reilly
Wiliam A. Reilly
Sherwood Avenue
James
Nihill
St. Augustines Church
George Donahue
Joseph A. Ganley
Mae Flaherty
Haux
Hugh
Lieutenant Haux
Harry Howell
Christopher Finnegan
Wlllem P. Gorr
William Anderson
James Farnum
St. Michael's Cemetery
Robert C. Hitchcock
Faurfield
Henry FE
Fairfield Avenue
Allen BH. Beeman
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Fairfield
Oaklawn Cemetery
St. John's Lodge of Masons
James Sullivan
Arch Street
Singer Manufacturing Company
Jeremiah Sullivan
John Sullivan
St. Augustine's Church
Mary Emily Feeley
Mary Wrally Feeley
Stepney
Lucy Hull
Ansonia
Stepney Center
Stepney Cemetery
Neuhoff
Pbridgepor
Mexico
New Spring
Gordon and Onyx
Italy
League
Teumpeilame Altel
Dr. Pratt
God Store
Hill
Mr. Hill
W.h.mllco
Ga Baractt
Vance
E. L. Sullivan
East Main St
Col
Jane St
Tel
Bar
Scott & Bgakers
Scott's
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Geport
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