HOBO COLLEGE DRAWS THOUSANDS IN CHICAGO
CHICAGO OCT 11 The Hobo College in Chicago opens its winter term drawing thousands of down-and-outs panhandlers and unemployed men from across America. Founded 20 years ago by James Dades Howe the institution aims to educate and warm students while they work harvest fields in summer. Industrial courses are offered with free meals and a social atmosphere featuring piano and reading material.
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Hobo College
Mayor Meade Opposes Ansonia Water Rate Increase
Ansonia officials clash with an electric water firm over a proposed rate rise. Mayor LaMs ver Meade and city leaders argue the hike is unjust and threaten legal action if the Hartford board approves it. A civil engineer from New York testified that a 5 percent increase is needed to cover costs.
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Wartford
Water Company
John Hil
New York
Ordarina Ty Company Pincttan
Board of Alederman
Perpebruberi
Mariness Y
Hartford
Waller Company
Miyor Meade
Lorie Banit
Marine Banit
Notices Filed of Claims Against City
Wiigay Carpenter filed notice of intention to claim damages for injuries to his automobile due to a defective sand dirt road on Congress street bridge. William Busser seeks 52.75 for damages after a collision with a street sweeper, city driver Engstrom named. Stratford resident Nees also seeks reimbursement for an automobile stir with two spikes on Stratford avenue bridge. All complaints forwarded to city attorney for investigation.
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Wiigay Carpenter
Congress Street
Stratford Avenue
Derby Parties Set Primaries For Same Night
In Darby on October 11 the Democratic and Republican nominations will be held the same evening marking a rare event in this city. Democrats have long held the first vote, with the ward caucuses to follow as Republicans await the nominating outcome.
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Darby
Derby Printing Concern Votes Wage Increase
At Eagles Hall Whitfork Printing Press officials voted a five cents an hour wage increase for employees. The event followed a meeting noted in the Oct. issue, with local figures and a roster of residents mentioned in passing.
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Eagles Hall
Whitfork Printing Press, Company of Shelter
Mayor Delivers Package for Charles A Zell
Mayor Atwater handled a misaddressed package for Charles A Zell from Depot Supply. The note also reports James Carey of Columbus Place has been absent from the Naval Preparatory Station at Newport since Oct 6 and faces potential desertion charges if unreported by Oct 18.
Many Applicants Apply Late to Be Made Voters
The offices closed at 5 pm Tuesday for voter filings but many applicants arrived after hours. Registrars refused late applications though 2036 total were filed in 11 days, including 1167 men and 69 women. Democratic workers claim more applications. Selectmen meet Saturdays to form new voters list through October 22. only names on the list can be sworn in as electors.
Policemen to Inspect Uniforms at City Stations
Bridgeport police plan a comprehensive annual inspection tomorrow at 4 p.m. All precincts will review clothing side arms and equipment in a series of quick shifts from summer blouses to dress coats and finally winter overcoats with winter caps and gloves included.
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Bridgeport
Boare
Suit Thrown Out After Service Error in Writ
In the Peter Osi versus Julius Kalakowski case the Superior court, Judge Christopher I Avery, threw out the suit for personal injury damages after defects in service. The writ was left at the defendant's place of business rather than at his residence as required by law, prompting an abatement plea by defense counsel Inéce Avery.
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Sheriff Mead
Peter Osi
Julius Kalakowski
Primntiff
Demagez
Christopher I. Avery
Inéce Avery
Motorboat Dan Removed From Fairfield Reef
Fairfield Oct. 11 Special The 28 ft motor boat Dan, blown onto the reef Monday night, has been recovered. Investigation shows the vessel carried license HE 649 registered to Karl Lindberg of The World Office Avenue Bridgeport. The Men’s Club of St Paul’s Church held an annual meeting at the parish house with Allan E Beeman and John Olman of Southport as speakers. More than 100 residents filed a petition seeking voters, as ballots will be sent on the past two Saturdays.
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Dan
Fidense
Xarl Uindberg
Wraldore Avenue
Bridgeport
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Allan E. Beeman
John |Olman
Southport
Spearkers
Aled Petit the Trong
Jarrars
Democrats Plan Big Rally for Milford Oct 20
Milford Oct 1 with closer harmony and an efficient organization the Democratic campaign here gains momentum. A rally is planned for Friday evening Oct 20 in the town hall with red free music and speeches by leading candidates. Mayor David E. B. Gerald of New Haven expected to attend as governor candidate. Also to speak: Thomas J. Spylinsky Hartford U S Senator candidate, S S Whitner Lew Haven Congressman candidate, and local leaders. Judge Robert C. Stoddard to preside.
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Cilledge
David EB. ViteGerald
New Haven
ElizGerald
Milword
Fowler, Clark
Tho. J. Spyl. Incy
Hartford
U. S
Ss. L. Whitner
Lew Haven
Robert C. Stoddard
Nurse Renorts
Fairfield Parent Teachers Plan Movie Preview and Fund Drive
The Fairfield Parent Teachers Association discussed coordinating with local theaters Black Rock and Fairfield on Saturdays to show suitable children’s films. A fundraising food sale raised 42.50 with flag pole totals at 20.20. An executive meeting is set for Nov 1 chaired by Aaron Wakeman.
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Achoola
William KE. Smith
Grasmere
Parent-Teacher Association
Fairfield Theatre
Black Rock
Collec
Ara
Andrew
Wakeman
Conference of
Parents Teacher Associations
Bridgep
First New England appearance of famous band at Legion post
The American Legion William H Gordon Post hosts a notable event featuring a famous band making its first New England appearance. Mrs. Lewis of Bridge and visitors Mrs J Cosdan of Gohimrbig street attend, marking a social gathering in the city.
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H. Gordon Post
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Gohimrbig
Thia City
Nora Merwin Granted Divorce in New Haven
Judge William M. Malthie of the Superior Court in New Haven granted Nora Merwin of Bridgeport a divorce and alimony totaling 5270. The couple, married in 1914, had a prior non-support criminal action. The case notes temporary alimony funds and a theater basement robbery unrelated to the divorce.
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New Haven
Myc
Nora Merwin
Bridgeport
Woodmont
Malthie
Plalnull
Merwis
Merwin
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