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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1927

Page

12

Hindus Make Pilgrimages to Benares To Bathe in Ganges

Washington reports Hindus journey to Benares to bathe in the Ganges and worship at shrines amid crowded ghats and busy streets. Pilgrims travel from far villages, buying sacred items, Bottles of river water, and offerings as they seek divine favor. The scene includes elephants, royal carriages, beggars, and snake charmers along the riverfront.

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New Hospital Fund Grows as Rally Hits 347090 Total

At a rally at Stratfield hotel leaders announced 85340 more was added to the campaign bringing receipts to 347090 for Bridgeport Park Avenue Temple Hospital. Rabbi David Gross urged wholehearted support as 19 teams in the drive vie to maximize subscriptions and pledges under volunteer canvassing tonight.

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Vanderbilt Bus Lines To Control New Firm

The Acme Lines, originated to operate Worcester, Providence and other points in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, will be led by William G. Hamperts of Webster, with Vanderbilt’s William Ho Wu as president. The new company, incorporated as Acme Lines, absorbs the Acme system and will run merged routes under Vanderbilt influence.

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High School Firefight Leaves Student Burned in Oklahoma

A high school clash erupted at a Oklahoma institution injuring Archie Jeminson and another student. Jeminson was rushed to Frederick with facial burns and a chance to recover. Authorities described a gasoline-soaked altercation among juniors and seniors, with efforts to extinguish flames and prevent further harm.

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Judge Discharges 70 Year Old Pennies Thief In Lawrence

A 70 year old man Merle was discharged after pleading guilty to entering a school and stealing pennies left by children. The judge noted a long past including prison stints and an escape, but urged the man to use the chance to reform and to receive some money for a start on his way.

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Mobilization of State Police Held in Waterbury

Waterbury witnessed the first mobilization of state police in its history as 70 troopers were summoned by Commissioner Hurley with Governor Trumbull approving. The troopers assembled at the armory, received orders from Oxford and Westport units, were inspected by officials, and then returned to duty after congratulatory remarks from the governor and commissioner.

Waterbury Associated Press Robert T Hurley John H Trumbull Trumbull Hurley Cal Chistes H Allen Oxford Chamberlin Westport Barrack Tim Flele Street Tucker Durie Steuse Dimne Ott Cilpany Tunbpull

Tablets Placed on Yale Chapel Building

A damaged New Haven note reports tablets placed on Yale Chapel building with lines about locations and a summer event. It mentions Elina McKee and a college host and suggests there was no decisive information beyond ongoing display near porticos.

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Plans for New Y Building Advancing at Bridgeport

Larsen of New York representing the YMCA architectural board and Walker of Bridgeport presented progress on plans for a new Y building. A meeting with the building committee, chaired by H Armon Chaffee, followed by a session with policy leaders, indicated sketches and exterior designs will be shown next week and tenders expected to be filled for the first work in spring.

Larsen New York Batonal Ymca Charles Wellington Walker Bridgeport Mr Walker H Armon Chaffee R Webster LFT Warner Charles W Bitzer David S Dav Paul T Mder K Calhoun

U S Can Supply Own Cotton Says Magnate

New York Sept 30 By Associated Press Amenein manufacturer of cotton fibers says the United States can meet domestic demand without aid from imports. Spencer, president of the Association of Textile Merchants of New York, asserts American mills can maintain supply and quality to satisfy any volume needs despite trade tensions with Britain.

New York Intel Press Association of Textile Merchants of United States Lrince Turner

Boys Conference to Be Held in New Haven in October

A regional boys conference is planned for October 27-30 in New Haven. Organizers from Bridgeport will participate, with about 700 expected attendees and guest arrangements coordinated by Rev Semy H Cone and others.

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