Emmet Montgomery Reily (October 21, 1866–1954), sometimes E. Mont Reily, was a Texas and, later, Missouri politician who served a number of local offices, especially in Fort Worth and Kansas City. He was active in the Republican Party. He was later appointed as Governor of Puerto Rico by President Warren G. Harding.
Read more about Emmet Montgomery Reily: Missouri/Texas Career, Puerto Rico
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