Hoover to testify before Senate on flood control policy
Secretary Herbert Hoover prepared to testify before the Senate Commerce Committee on the administration flood control plan amid political contention. The panel voted seven to five to summon him, with Republicans split over the move as Hoovers stance on local cost shares and engineering qualifications came under scrutiny. Hoover, en route to Florida, said little beyond asserting a cabinet officer should aid the committee.
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Washington
Associated Press
Senate Commerce Committee
Hoover
D Johnson
California
Willis
Ohio
Coolidge
Jadwin
Army Engineers
House
Senate
Egerly
Howe
Elshing
Florda
Jones
Enm
Davis
Benetor Johnson
Hawes
Hoove
Herve
Johnson
Wardrington
Lower
Florida
Groipe Akerson
Commerce Secretary
Berste Committee
Washinton
Jacksonville Bln
Herbert Hoover
Benate Commerce Committee
Heuver
Key West
River Dragged for Smith Girl's Body in Connecticut River
Northampton Massachusetts February 14. Police search for Frances Smith, a Smith College student, dragged the Connecticut River at the mouth of Mull River near Mt Tom Junction to recover her body. A hypnotist’s claim prompted the search. a coat found by a hunter was ruled out as hers.
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Northampton
Mass
Associated Press
Frances
John Smith
Smith College
Connecticut River
Mull River
Mt Tom Junction
Joseph Crepeny
Linden
N.J
Joseph W Daley
Dry Group Officials Seek Investigation
New Haven February 14 Officers of the Connecticut Temperance and Anti Saloon League reaffirmed earlier statements amid a controversy over a message to union members from E Stanley Welles of Hartford its president and a proposed competent unbiased committee to pass on issues. They yesterday lambasted a statement of figures purporting to show contributions to the new body. The officers of the new organization express a desire to open 116 beds for inspection by such a committee.
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New Haven
Associated Press
Connecticut Temperance and Anti-Saloon League
Hody
Connecticut Temperance Union
League Today
E Stanley Welles
Hartford
Ponell
Welles
Missing Boston lawyer found dies in Madison West
Chester Mae, a Boston lawyer long based in Bowdon, vanished in December 1925 while in debt. He died of pneumonia in Madison yesterday after a late alert to his daughter. He left a widow and two daughters, Mrs Stanley Armold of North Abington and Mrs Gledys Taft of Weathare.
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Boston
Associated Press
Chester Mae
Madison
Peny
Wis
Stanley Armold
North Abington
Gledys Taft
Weathare
BUILDING PERMITS APPROVED BY BOARD OF BUILDING COMMISSIONERS
Building permits totaling 67486 were granted after a meeting of the Board of Building Commissioners yesterday. Projects include a garage addition at 1809 East Main Street for Lou1 Margaret Williams fame, a car repair garage at 915 Howard Avenue for Frances Haley, a second story frame addition at 13.3 Brinum Avenue for Hannan Supply Company, and multiple one family frame houses and additions across addresses such as Tukoon Avenue 217, Knowlton Street 146, Capitol Avenue 103-105, and others. Remodeling of a storefront at 7 Hamilton Street is also listed.
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Board of Bu''ing
Garfisla Avenue
Anne Poulas
Adanson
Capitol Avenue
Burritt Compery
Knowlton ‘Street
Andrew
Age Street
Mo Materazzi
Atore
Hamilton Stree
Carpenters Find Building Slack at State Meeting
Norwalk hosts the Connecticut State Council of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners annual convention. President Pete Boson notes declines in the carpentry trade amid weak building conditions and two local branches withdrawing from the state council. Mayor Keele welcomes visitors and hopes for sympathy and cooperation during the gathering.
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Norwalk
Connecticut State Council of the United Botherhood of Carpenters and Jomery of
Ameer
Odd Fellows
Mein Riitet
Uhry
Peteseu
Comteticut Council
Petenbon
Lore
Nea
Ridgefield
New Haven
Bridgeport
State Council
Thomas F James
Anson T’ Keele
Kevler
Connecticut
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Connecticut Carpenters
Hawaii
Aleft
Connecticut Chapter 11
Claims Committee Meets Thursday Night
The session was turned to President Peterson who read an annual report and discussed general conditions. About 75 petitioners sought appeals before the claims committee of the Common Council for abatement of taxes, with receipts for the year totaling 2408.02. The Old Age Home, located in Lakeland, Florida, was mentioned in the discussion.
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Sesson
Peterson
Lakeland
Connecticut Labor Union Proceedings Review
The report notes debts including i penne 1246977 and a balance on Iband of 247248, detailing 14 foculs in the blie organiea tion and communication with Danbury Westport Wind sor Locks locals. It covers receipt delays, opposition letters, and a General Executive board sequestering state funds for furnishing two rooms, with plans likely to be approved at the convention. Officers elected: President Thomas C Quinn, Waterbury. First Vice President Arthur Wallace, Greenwich. Second Vice President Jon Strachan, New Haven. Third Vice-President Harold Bike, New Britain. Secretary-Treasurer Thomas Russell, Hartford.
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I Penne
Iband
Danbury Westport
Wiilon
Windsor Locks
General Pxentite Boa U of
Genel
Howe Hay
Workers Subject to Judges Moods Says Labor Leader
Washington February 14 An AFL secretary told a Senate hearing that wage workers are subject to judges moods and economic views, arguing courts protect property over human rights and that injunction powers are misused in the Indianpolis street railway strike. The hearing adjourned with Groesbeck of Michigan slated to testify on the case.
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Washington
Shipstead
Frank Morrison
Americal Federation of Labor
Senate
Morrison
Cit
Taunaday
Groesveck
Michigan
Indianapolis Street Railway
Kinske Groesbeck
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