Yale Dean warns students against social aim as sole purpose
Yale's Dean Charles R Brow urged students at Woolley Hall to abandon plans focused only on social distinction or broadening culture. He warned that arriving merely to read more books or to improve one’s status fails to meet true purpose, urging action, study, and service instead. He cited philosophers and reformers like Schopenhauer Nietsche Shaw Booth Addams as he urged a deeper mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolsey Hall
General Booth
Jacob Riis
Jane Addams
New Haven
Yale University
Nend
Charles R. Brow
Woolney Hall
Dean Brown
Yale
Antion
Unio
Schopenhauser
Nietsche
Gerrard Shaw
Huginn
Jacob Rite
Registrars of Voters Notice for Bridgeport Delegates
General Registrars William Lounsbury and Thomas White announce a public session in City Hall Room 2 on October 19 to perfect voting lists and receive elector applications. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. applications accepted only during that time.
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Posaloy
City
State Street
William Lounsbury
Thomas F White
Obituary notices list multiple local deaths in October 1923
A cluttered obituary page records numerous deaths in October 1923 with funeral details. Names include Barker Baldwin Berry Beecher Porg Hegyneg i Kelly McQuillan Turney Whalen Wheeler Yonkas and others. Each entry notes residence, age or year, and funeral arrangements at local cemeteries and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Grove
Kelly
Los Angeles
Cal
Joseph J. Keily
Park Avenue
Bridgeport
Thomas H. McQuillan
Barnum Ave
Woticn
Turney
San Francisco
Anna West
Wdow
Josiah B. Turney
Freeds
Real Mercial
Bridgeport Conn
Whalen
Della Whalen
Atlantic Street
St Michael's
Wheeler
John TH. Wheeler
Easton, Coug
Chinese Gambling Raid Exposes Bridgeport Club
Police raided a Chinese gambling den at 73 and 423 Water Street, arresting owners and patrons in a dragnet that yielded opium, dice, and cards. Bonds totaling 1050 dollars were posted for proprietors and frequenters, with several released after questioning. City court to hear arraignments for the detained suspects this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinesa
Water Street
Bridgeport
State Street
Pinto
Ninth District Battle Over 'Big Three' Backers
In the Ninth District a contest pits Cly Clark Francie P Wunigan and other public figures aligned with Atwater against rival candidates. The caucus named Wendell C Witalis as alderman and elected delegates John Farte Wo Whalik Anna MM Crowley Charles T Callaghan and Frank Comer for the primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cly Clark
Francie P Wunigan
Dougiin
Atwater
Gill
Wendell C. Witalis
Wo. Whalik
Anna MM
Crowley
Chkirles T Callaghan
Frank Comer
Meetings Tonight Among Various Local Lodges and Societies
A long list of meetings and gatherings is noted for tonight across Bridgeport and City area groups. Lodges, clubs, and societies including Loyal Lodge, Planter Lodge, Sons of St Gobran, Glee Club, Masonry bodies, Knights orders, and veterans groups are listed with addresses and affiliations.
Ridgefield Fires Spur State Police Investigation
Ridgefield Oct 7 Spectal reports the State police were called to probe a string of suspicious fires in the town over the past month. The latest blaze struck the Dutton barn, noted for its odd lighting system, raising town officials and firemen’s concerns about future incidents.
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Ridgefield
Dutton Barn
Ayatem
Policeman Foils Theft Near Joseon Lang Pawn Shop
A youth tried to break into a pawn shop on Fairfield avenue by cutting a glass circle with a glass cutter to reach inside. Policeman Joseph Meaney frightened him away, chased him along Fairfield and Water streets, and the suspect vanished into an alley near Union Square. The dropped glass cutter was recovered and sent to police headquarters.
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Joseon Lang
I? Buirfield Avenue
Elsa Carter
Joseph Meaney
Meaney
Fairfleig Avenus
Water Street
Union Square
Police Headquanera
Radio rescue links McMillan ship in Arctic shadows
Calgary reports two way radio contact with WNP aboard the Bondsin McMillan expedition vessel about 2000 miles north of civilization near the Arctic Cheto. WY station CHCN carried the signal with verification from station 9 DEB in Minnesota. This marked the Bowdoin message being interpreted by a Canadian station for the first time.
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Calgary
WNP
Bondsin
McMillan Exploration
Gran
CHCN
Minet
N. D
United States
Bowdoin
Grant
British Cemetery in Crimea Desecrated
The British Crimean Memorial Cemetery suffered desecration with overturned graves, broken trees, and damaged shrubbery. The incident drew painful reaction from officials and private nationals in Constantinople amid tensions linked to Gallipoli and Lausanne discussions.
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Crimea
Constantinople
Freeaj
Crimean Memorial
Samet Pasha
Gallipoli
Obituary notices from multiple funerals and services
The funeral and burial details for Deila Whelan Bridget Baldwin Anna Best Purney Alice Anna Garry Anice Anne Garry Joan Wheeler Charles W Foss Jennie Barker Joseph M Oakes and Thaddeus Brooks Beecher are listed with service times locations and cemeteries. Readings note multiple addresses churches and cemeteries including Sacred Heart St Michaels Mountain Grove and Union cemetery Easton with services this afternoon tomorrow and ongoing interments.
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Barker
Jennie
Thorpes Barer
Hollister Ave
Harvey E. Brower
Connecticut Ave
Parkametery
Baldwin
Bridget D
Wallam
JT. Baldwin
Frinndy
West Liberty Street
Mountain Grove
Berry
Alley Anny
Thomas Berry
Pelands
Sixth Street
St. Michael’s
Beecher
Thaddeus Brooks Beecher
Jae
Norman Street
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Bridget
William T. Baldwin
West Liberty Strout
St Dountain Grove Cumatery
Joan H. Wheeler
Reston
Charles B. Seeley
Orungs
Frank le Wheeler
Derby
Wie
Eestan Grange
Union Cemetery
Easton
Joseph M. Oakes
M. J. Ganson
John Street
St. Augustine's Church
St. Michaels Cemetery
Stanley Favours Traffic Tower At Junction Of Three Avenues
Commissioner Stanley backs a steel traffic tower at the junction of Fairfield avenue John street and Park J avenue to direct all four traffic flows. He says the Nathaniel Wiveler Memorial fountain near the junction blocks the plan and may need removal. The tower would use beacon lights to guide vehicles day and night and reduce need for patrols, with Seaside or Beards-Tev Park as alternate sites discussed.
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Pollea
John C. Stan
Ley
Fair—tela Avenue
John Street
Park J Avenue
Stanley
Nathaniel Wivéler
John Sceeet
Fairfield l Avenue
Stanley Felts
Fifth Avenue
New York
Btludgeport
Walefield Avenue
Anil
Dark Avenue
Patrick T. Managan
Board of Police Commissioner
Perhana
Beards- Tev Park
Great Out-of-Doors Shapes Window Design Themes
The interview with D Ascenzo discusses modern glass art and medieval influence. He contrasts careful replication with contemporary color overuse, urges learning from nature and nautical motifs, and notes artists’ shift toward specialization and decorative experimentation.
Man Surrenders After Wife Stabbing in Property Dispute
John Kinh, 146 Betsyil ayorwee, surrendered to police after allegedly battering down his wife's residence at 203 Ianpoek Avenue during a kitchen knife attack. He faced a 000 bond on assault charges. Mrs Kish sustained minor injuries including a cut under the left ear and a shoulder wound. The attack followed disputes with his stepchildren over property.
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John Kinh
Bestyil Ayorwee
Ianpoek Avenue
Josh
Polling places listed for sixth ward and upcoming caucuses
Polling places for the sixth ward are listed with locations from State street to Union avenue and schools. Primary caucuses are planned tonight in the Fourth Fifth Seventh Eighth Tenth and Twelfth districts with factions backing different alderman and delegate slates.
Eight Held Without Bail On Liquor Charges
Norw ich Oct. Eight men and four women from Jewett City were locked up at Police Readquarters, without bail, after late afternoon arrests in Jewett City following sixteen liquor raids by State police. Officers from Groton barracks led an eighteen-man party. they seized a truckload of bottled beer and jars of home-made wine on bench warrants from the Criminal Superior Court.
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Norwich
Jewett City
Tonlent
Criminal Superior Court
Olrcers Gorgag
Groton
Annual Meeting of Atlantic Coast Line Stockholders
The Atlantic Coast Line Company will hold its annual meeting at the principal office in Room 10, First National Bank Building, Badanport Connections, on Wednesday October 17, 104 at 9:00 p m. Dr Cronly, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast Line Company
Norico
First National Bank
Badanport
AL BR
Cronly
State Educator Backs Training Plan for Manual Arts
Dr Alfred C Fones head of the Board of Education asked the State Board for opinions on trade schools and public schools and the subjects taught. Commissioner Albert Meredith supports the policy favoring supplementary and cooperative relationships between manual and practical arts training in Warren Harding High School and other city schools. He says public schools are not a menace to trade institutions and that both systems serve different outcomes.
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Warren Harding
Alfred ¢. Fanes
Board of Education
State Board of Education
Albert B. Meredith
de. Fones
Education Board
Manuel
First Presbyterian Church celebrates 70th anniversary
The First Presbyterian Church marked its 70th anniversary with a Sunday service at 10:39 led by Rev Alfson and a sermon on "A Church's Influence" detailing the impact of past members. Walter M. Bangs spoke at the rally day, and the youth group broke the Sunday school record. Horace Jones led an evening musical service.
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Alexander Allean Jr
Walter M. Bangs
Alfson
Paorlen
Bape
Horace Jones
Hello Pop bandit assault on Washington avenue
Two youths shouted Hello Pop at East Washington avenue near Washington Park at 10 o clock Saturday night. They assaulted Willian Casey of Milne Street, struck him, and robbed him of 3.73 dollars and his hat. A bank book and small stock were taken from Charles Burkman at 426 East Main Street after an intruder entered through an open rear window.
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Pop
Whaahington Avenue
Washington
Willan Casey
Milne Street
Ane
Carey
Atock
Charlea Burkman
Polica
Missing George Junior Republic boy in Litchfield
Beo Jacques six years old, formerly of Organ Street, did not return from church services with the group of George Junior Republic boys. Officials seek police help as the child, who has been at the Republic 18 months for care, is missing amid concerns over his father's support.
Republican Primaries Set For October Eleventh Voting Hours
The Republican primaries are called for Thursday evening October 11 at designated polling sites. Ballots will be accepted from 4 to 9 p.m. Voters must appear on the primacy lists to cast a ballot at each listed location including 240 State Street, Gregory Street, Alfred Street, and other local schools and streets referenced. J. Alex H. Robinson, Chalet.
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State Street
Gregory Street
Alfred Street
Shax Howe
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Connecticut
Wes
Cargiillard
Reyant
Yomkas
Anastasia Yokus
Liberty Street
Dun
Durial
Lakeview
Zakeview Cemetery
Hawley & Wilmot
John Goutlus
Greek Orthodox Church
Eteanakin Constantingme
Coron
Messinas
Greece
Far Buriad
Charles L. . Dennis
Tron Sing
Son Les
Charles M Maon
Sto State Street
Charles Hee
State Etrier
Sam Lee
Mott Street
New York City
Leon Kong
Main Street
Mark Boon
Fairflola Avenue
Leon Sing
Leon Jim
Stratford Averar
Tom
Sam Tew
Cannon
Lein
Leon Wah
Leon Dick
Hong Ching
Charles Cohen
Leen
Charilo Wonr
Witter Rey
Souite
Leen Sa
Ik Wetting Lhe Frites
Bridgeport Telegram
Okonneck Tribe
Real Men's Hid
Gueatford
Bridgeport Ledge
Bridgeport Council
Tr. O
al M
Loyalty Lodge
Planter Lodge
Sons of St. Gobran
Stratford Avenue
Glee Club
St. Charles
Mall
Signia Tor
Phi Society
St. Paul's
Casamonsta Court Park City
Broad Street
Jerurai¢m Council
Washington Counsil
J. An
Masonic Temple
Star of Charky Lodge
State
M’millan
Whelan
Deila Whelan
Sacred Agart Church
Hurjai
St Michaels Cemetery
Anna Boxi
Anna Best Purney
Moun'ain Grove Pemodtry
Willnrs Toran Tay
Ursted Congre National Antirety
Lig Reid
Anice Anné Garry- Foner
Alice Anna
Thomas Barry
St. Michael's Comalury
Joan Hf. Wheeler
Rite AL Fors
Charles W. Foss
Chutse Miller
Mia
Josephn Vansack
Dorothy Foe
Leonard Foxy
John Brewster
Vom Aer
Jeno Barker
Jennie Barker
Thomas Derler
Misa
Harvey FE. Brown
Connecticut Avenue
Thideus Hredks
Italy
Ngland
D'Ascenza
Alweys
Tlapel
Werkmet
Chertres
Avenue de Vopora
D'Asnenza
Chartres
Aly
St. George
St. Anthony of Padua
St. Huber
Donvarims
Joceinus
Conan tWeir
Partrait
Landscampe
Marine
Christan Seieres Mentyer
Althoug
Field
Aea
Howuber
Thaoa
Folly Cave
Nicala
Tine Sela
Sion Dumentr
Hla
Lle
Wehrhshop
D'Aanenze
Folly Cove
D'ascenzo
Bres
Stathe Tiysides
Charman Robinson
Robinson
Oine O
Alfred Atreat
Elias Howe
North Avenue
Worth Main
Ninth
Park and Jane Streets
East Main
Eleventh
Nichols and
Ast Mra
Union Avenue
Edward B. Doolan
Federal
Prohibition Enforcement Squad
Arthur F. Connor
Connor
Catcus
William Ashenott
Gonrad Bruzza
East Avenue
Fitch
David W. Price
Maplewood
Linwood Avenue
Fred Harrison
George Stitsam
Wit
Cancet
Henry Meehler
Bart cc
Maz Tames Baliotyne
Ruby Doertm
Deluc Te
William Chew
State Insurance Department
Mra
B. Hopkins
H. Rockwell
Wis
Chaw
John Grant
Frank O'Connor
Ao Feworthy
LitehMe
Aeompromise
Daniel FE. Brennan
James Sharine
Mise Bridgeteater
Arthur Baker
Council
Tonleht
Frank Squires
Traiing
Dr. Meredith
1St Presbyterian
Deuyerta
Ingde Baker
Stratficht Jtote
Stentficht Motel
Noble
SILKS
Astrakhar
Roubaix
Materia
Navy
Main St
Sheffield
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