The Astor landlords and their rigid business conduct
A lengthy examination of the Astor real estate empire portrays them as hard, highly businesslike landlords who set market rents, tolerate long vacancies to secure top figures, and enforce strict tenant screening. They are cautious with repairs and upgrades, conservative in management, and prioritize stable income from vast holdings valued near 200 million dollars.
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Astor
Astors
New York
Astor Properties
New York Herald
Cyclists Teach Pedestrians Road Rules on Sidewalks
A New York Journal observation notes that cyclists unconsciously apply riding rules when walking in crowded streets. Pedestrians pass right when meeting and left when passing, hugging walls on turns, reducing collisions and rough encounters if all followed these habits.
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New York
Brooklyn
New York Journal
Lew Hawkins and the humpback at a football game
Lew Hawkins recounts visiting a game with a humpbacked companion. Charged into the field after paying 25 cents, the pair were pursued by players who misread the situation. A captain halts the chase and directs the quarterback to steer the boy to the ticket office.
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Lew Hawkins
Hawkins
Condideb
Colorful Shirt Kingdom Promises Long Royal Reign
Advertises a colored shirt as regal and superior showcasing a magnificent assortment. Claims the vibrant fabric elevates a man’s attire and pleases with irresistible splendor, inviting readers to view pictures of the garment.
Advertising notice offers multi paper subscriptions and insurance
The notice markets combined subscription rates for The Semi-Weekly Star and affiliates for one year. It also promotes accident and sickness benefit insurance through Kinney & Kinney with monthly premiums, and cautions readers to ensure they receive exactly what is advertised and pay fair prices.
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Star
Indianapolis Weekly Journal
Indianapolis Weekly Sentinel
Courier Journal
Cincinnati Enquirer
Prairie Farmer
Kinney & Kinney
Candidate Announcements For City Marshal And County Clerk
Vincent Thompson declares candidacy for City Marshal under Republican convention. David Phillips listed as candidate for City Marshal. James Burk announces run for County Clerk subject to Republican nominating convention. Announcements run from now until convention for $2 daily or weekly.
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Vincent Thompson
James Burk
Beels Estate Final Account Filed in Bartholomew Court
Gen I Beels guardian for the estate of Sarah Beels deceased has filed the final settlement and vouchers. The Bartholomew Circuit Court will hear the matter on December 13, 1897, when heirs and creditors must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Witness the clerk's seal at Columbus Indiana November 1, 1897.
Notice To Heirs Creditors In Bartholomew Circuit Court
Notice is given that Andrew J. Alexander as Administrator of the estate of Francis M. Galbraith deceased has filed his account for dual settlement. The Circuit Court will examine the account December 13, 1897, at Columbus Indiana. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. Witness the Clerk and seal of Bartholomew Circuit Court, Columbus, Ind. November 13, 1897. GEO. WERNEH, Clerk. W.W. Lambert, Atty.
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Bartholomew Circuit Court
Francis M. Galbraith
Andrew J. Alexander
Circuit Court
Columbus
Ind
Geo. Werneh
Notice to bid on ten miles of free gravel roads in Sandcreek
Bartholomew county Indiana invites sealed bids for ten miles of free gravel road across seven divisions in Sandcreek Township. Bids due by November 27 1897 with bonds double the bid and sureties from Bartholomew residents. Board reserves right to reject all bids and award contracts per law.
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Sandcreek ‘Township
Indiana
Columbus
Towit
Bartholomew
County
Ind
W. W. Lambert
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