Phillips in Chicago Faces Financial Rescue Efforts
Loyal supporters including Chicago millionaires rally to Geo H. Phillips and the Phillips company as confidence grows they will resume operations. Attorney Goodwin indicates funds exist to meet demands and restore solvency. losses are estimated near 350000. Phillips credits his office staff for the downturn and promises no customer loses a penny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Board of Trade
McReynolds Company
Goodwin
Monnay
Paving and contract actions delayed at city meeting
The city postponed decisions on the N Meridian oils test and Adams oil contract. Bids for W Tenth Street paving with wooden blocks were opened with varied cement curb bids. Some brick paving bids were rejected as over estimate while cement walks contracts were set and payrolls approved for the week ending Aug 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Meridian-st
Joap
Sahm
Adams
W. Tenth St
Canal
West St
Hoosier Construction Company
HE. W. Seamans
Scioto-st
St. Clair-st
Pratt-st
Alabama-st
Duke paid Lady Hope to end ties with the Hope family
London reports a $50,000 payment from the Duke of Newcastle to Lady Francis Hope to sever all further association with her and his brother Lord Francis Hope. It is believed Lord Hope will not pursue a divorce.
Park Board approves weekly and monthly payrolls and bills
The Park board on Friday approved the weekly payrolls for Riverside park 467.15 Brookside 108 Garfield 81.10 Military 40.30 Greenlawn 44.66 Fletcher and Hend ricks 28.80 University 9.60 Fletcher and E Eleventh St 60.30 Highland 11.20 McCarty 8 Morton 18.40 St. Clair 12.80 naranoia 21.60. Monthly payrolls for custodians and permanent employees include Garfield 399.64 Riverside 195 Brookside 63 Fletcher and E Eleventh St 50 others 60 each. Office and engineer corps 620.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Board
Riverside Park
Brookside
Garfield
Military
Greenlawn
Fletcher and Hendricks
University
Fletcher and
E. Eleventh-st
Highland
McCarty
Morton
St. Clair
Naranoia
Riverside
Fletcher
Office and
Engineer Corps
New Pavement Material Arrives for City Experiment
Several carloads of novaculite arrive for city paving tests. The crushed soft stone forms a cement when wet and rolled, and it is cheaper than asphalt.
Knickerbocker Sugar Refining to Open Edgewater Plant
Knickerbocker Sugar Refining Company Edgewater New Jersey to start business with one million dollars. Daily capacity 1509 barrels. Also reports a passenger engine on the W A line exploded at Bolton Georgia Friday fatally injuring Fireman Auchbacher and injuring Engineer Bell. Joseph Martin family New Baltimore Pennsylvania affected by toadstools for mushrooms. One dead and others cannot recover. Laundry machinery makers plan a combination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knickerbocker Sugar Refining Company
Edgewater
N. J
Bolton
Auchbacher
Bell
Joseph Martin
New
Baltimore
Remington Brothers' 1901 Newspaper Manual Issued
Remington Brothers of New York publish a 700 plus page Manual priced in brown and gold binding. It serves as a complete catalogue of newspapers and publications across the United States Canada Porto Rico Cuba and Hawaii with valuable supplementary lists for advertisers seeking concise access to information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remington Brothers
United States
Canada
Porto Rico
Cuba
Hawaii
Special sale sheet music and art notices this week
Carlin and Kennox list sheets 5 to 9 E Market offering sheet music and fine wines and brandies from Bollied goods Schuller's 210 N Meridian. Am Framing Pictures at Cost at Clark Art Studio 1é N Illinois. They Are Prize Winners First prize on Cabinet Photographs awarded to Pouder at Winona Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlin & Kennox
California
Schuller’s
N. Meridianst
Clark Art’ Studio
N. Ilinois
Pouder
Winona Lake
Indiana Dental College and West Cor Delaware
The Indiana Dental College and West Cor Delaware and Oniosts accept patients from morning hours for all kinds of dental work including examinations fillings and extractions offered to the public by the dental facility and its associates.
Bookwalter withholds mayoral letter amid political delay
A Friday report says Charles A. Bookwalter will not publicly release his Republican mayoralty acceptance letter for several days. Democrats seek access, as the lengthy document critiques Taggart and his administrations, delaying publication until a solution to the mayoralty problem is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
Tax board hearing on Indianapolis News value clash
The State tax board heard Frank McCray’s appeal of the Marion county board of review over the Indianapolis News valuation. Charles R. Williams and Hilton U. Brown testified on dispatch value and Associated Press terms. Williams explained AP is a mutual cooperative, while McCray pressed for dispatch indispensability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Board
Frank McCray
Indianapolis News
Marion County Board of Review
Charles R. Williams
Hilton U. Brown
W. J. Richards
Richards
McCray
Brown
Indianapolis
The
News
Williams
Associated Press
University Club
Columbia Club
Wes
Harry Smith
Marion County
Board of Review
Telephone Company
Boards of Review
State Board
Roosevelt Visits Colorado Springs Address On Western Growth
Vice-president Roosevelt arrived in Colorado Springs and was met by Gov. Orman, Rough Riders, and citizens. He spoke at 10 a.m. in North Park to a large crowd about the growth of the west over the last quarter of a century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Col
Roosevelt
Orman
Rough Riders
North Park
A movement to organize drivers of milk and oil wagons
A drivers' union movement gathers momentum as milk and oil wagon workers push for collective bargaining rights and improved conditions. Organizers cite shared concerns over pay, scheduling, and safety across local routes.
Three Odd Ones
George P. Cooley claims he cured rheumatism by an 18 day fast with only distilled water. In Claysburg Pennsylvania Mrs. Cora Dibert fell into a well and kept her head above water by tiptoeing. her cries were heard. Mount Morris New York reports a snake infestation with rattlers and blacks being slaughtered in large numbers. blackberries rot as fear spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George P. Cooley
Claysburg
Cora Dibert
Mount Morris
N. Y
Lynching in Smithville over assault charge
Charles Davis, a young white man, was seized by a mob in Smithville Tennessee on Friday morning and hanged from a limb after charges of criminally assaulting Miss Kate Hughes. Davis had waived examination at a preliminary trial as officers escorted him toward jail, but the crowd overpowered them and lynched him following the girl's father's appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville, Tenn
Charles Davis
Kate Hughes
Davis
Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised by Indianapolis User
A testimonial from Mr. Wm. Olds of 1424 Union St Indianapolis praises Doan's Kidney Pills for curing kidney ailments. He reports relief from weakness and frequent urination after using a box from Henry J. Huder's drug store. Sold by all dealers. 5 cents. Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Olds
Union St
W. Ray St
Dean
Henry J. Huder
Foster-Mulburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
Find Out What Ails You Free At Tomson Medical Institute
A four day limited offer advertises free X-Ray examinations at the Tomson Medical Institute Stevenson building for all patients who call before August 6. The gentle, painless inspection promises free full disease evaluation and urges those fearing illness to seek a diagnosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomson Medical Institute
Stevenson Building
Free medical examination offered to visitors in city
Out of town visitors in the city are invited to a free medical examination. Country farmers are coming to Indianapolis to learn what ails them, benefiting from the large iron offer, with the exam free for those who call before August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Dispute Over Notice Time On English Hotel Shanty Case
Supt Herpick and Mr Sahm clash over counting Sundays in a ten day deadline to remove a city shanty at the English hotel site. Officials differed on whether Aug 3 should mark the limit and if grace days apply, with no board agreement to extend the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herpick
Sahm
Haeglish
Maguire
Man injured when crowbar fell during demolition
Sidney Puryear, 1022 Hashbrookst, suffered severe head injuries Friday afternoon while helping demolish the Bates house. A heavy crowbar fell from above as he knocked bricks from a wall, rendering him unconscious. A temporary scaffold was erected to remove the body to City dispensary. doctors assess his injuries. He is married with two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Puryear
Hashbrookst
Bates House
Traction engine wreck in Indiana incident
Sam Coffman of Muncie attempted to load a traction engine on a flat car but the engine gained steam and ran up the incline, falling off and wrecking the car. Coffman escaped by leaping free to save his life. In Vincennes a public sale of 3000 acres valued at 150000 from the estate of Thomas Johnson ended after heirs contested the will. Johnson, Knox county’s largest landowner, left eight children and many descendants, and kept a deer herd on a 40 acre park.
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Sam Coffman
Muncie
Vincennes
Thomas Johnson
Knox County
Johnson
N. Arsenal
Riverside Park
L. Binford & Son
N. Penn
Capitol-ave
Sixteenth-st
W. Lith-St
Ith
Tilinois-st
Eugene-st
Clifton and
Rader-sts
Ilinois-st
Eagternave
Marion Park
Hth-st
Stewart
W. Market
Jones-st
Fayette-st
N. California-st
Northwestern Ave
Chicago St
City LIf Russell King Visits Chicago and Local Charity Probe
Russell King a clerk in Senator Fairbanks office visited his brother in Chicago. A state board of charities committee investigated the Southern insane hospital along “insanity trust” lines at Fivansville. R M Smock of the G A R Indiana received from Cleveland a list of all schoolhouses and halls assigned for free quarters to Indiana veterans. Company C Indiana national guard plans a smoker in its armory Monday night featuring Camp stories and Private Waterman’s dog Nigger as guest of honor. Tired mothers urged to take Hood’s Sarsaparilla to refresh blood improve appetite and aid sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell King
Senator Fairbanks
Chicago
Sriday
Hoyt King
State Board of Charities
Fivansville
Southern Insane Hospital
Insanity Trust
R. M. Smock
Indiana
Cleveland
Indiana National Guard
Waterman
Do Not Neglect Yourself Health Screening Ad
A list of health complaints questions readers may have, asking about nervousness ringing ears weakness coughing stomach issues appetite loss and other symptoms. It suggests concerns like cancer, tumors, blood diseases, hair loss, and organ troubles. The tone mirrors a 19th century health advisory prompting self attention.
Fire wipes Granite City box factory. town fears ruin
Fire began Friday afternoon at Drummond's box factory in Granite City Illinois and spread rapidly driven by high winds. The blaze destroyed the factory, an elevator, and a lumber yard and threatened the entire town, prompting requests for aid from East St. Louis St. Louis and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drummond
Granite City
Ill
East St. Louis
St. Louis
Coburn Opposes Barracks Site North of City
Gen John Coburn declines endorsing a plan to buy 1009 acres by Fall Creek or White River for a regulars regiment camp. He warns the streams would be polluted and favors moving the camp south of the city. Republicans in fire and police ranks are sending "contributions" to Tom Carter of the State Printing Board. A tall black police officer strode through the state house with a mace and entered Carter’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Carter
The
State Printing Board
State House
Carter
General Worth 5c Cigar On Sale at First Class Drug Stores
A high grade five cent General Worth cigar is on sale at first class drug stores. C W Kriel distributes the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Kriel
An Old Nurse for Children Advertised Syrup
An old nurse for children promotes Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething. It soothes pain, softens gums, cures wind colic, and relieves diarrhoea. Twenty five cents a bottle.
Take the Baby to Bretzman's Photograph Studio
A brief advert invites patrons to visit Bretzman's Photograph Studio at 1428 Illinois Street to have baby portraits taken. The note emphasizes convenient location and professional photography services.
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Bretzman
Illinois-st
Erie Motor Strike Shuts System After Discharges
Motormen and conductors of the Erie motor company walked out Friday, leaving the system completely tied up. The stoppage follows the discharge of six union men, prompting a major labor action affecting service in Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Erie Motor Company
Pan American Akron Route Booklet Offer
Send your address to W W Richardson in Indianapolis at Washington and Illinois streets to obtain an attractive booklet about the Pan American exposition and the Akron Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Richardson
Washington
Illnois Sts
Indianapolis
Akron
Cincinnati And Return Special Trains For Aug 4
Special fast trains run Sunday Aug 4 from Cincinnati to destination with two departures at 6:30 am and 7:15 am and limited stops. Return trains leave Cincinnati at 6:20 pm. Baseball game Cincinnati vs Pittsburg noted in schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Connersville
Hamilton
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Friedman Certified as Candidate for Ward 1 Council
Henry Friedman chairman of the organization committee of Central Labor Union is certified to Chairman Fanning of the Democratic City Committee as a candidate for nomination for councilman from Ward 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Friedman
Organization Committee of Central Labor Union
Fanning
Democratic City Committee
Wickets on Sale Daily Through September Ten
Wickets are on sale daily through September 10 with a final return date of October 31. For details contact local ticket agents.
Lake Erie & Western Excursion to Michigan City and Rochester
An out of town excursion priced at $1.00 departs Indianapolis at 6 30 a m on Sunday August 4. The return leaves Michigan City at 6 00 p m and Rochester at 8 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Rochester
Ind
Indianapolis
Erie & Western R R Special to Sandusky
The Erie and Western Railroad offers a round trip from Indianapolis to Sandusky Ohio priced at $1.50. Leaves Indianapolis at 9:00 p m and arrives Sandusky at 6:01 a m Sunday August 11. Return departs Sandusky at 8:00 p m Sunday August 11 and arrives Indianapolis at 6:00 a m Monday August 12. Secure berths and chairs at city office 28 Illinois St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Carter & CO
N. Meridian St
Indianapolis
Ind
Sandusky, O
Sandusky
Ilinois St
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Ming’ Phillips
Geo. H. Phillips
Board of Works
Meridian
Lady Hope
Maj. Strong
London
Ing
San Fran
Park
New York
America
Indiana Dental College
Delaware and
Bookwalter
Charles A. Bookwalter
Colorado
Supt. Herpick
MR. Sahm
Puryear Ils
Additional
Alrready
ST. Louis, Mo
And
Council of Physicians of the
Stevensan Buiding
John Coburn
Fall Creek
Indianapolis Usiness Universit
Vories
S .Iousiness
Vonnegut’s
Deve
Inter-State Travelers Guide
Presse Ses Travelers
ALT
Journal Printing CO
Maryland ST
Hudson Street
Tos. R. Adams
Huntington & Page
Market St
Friedman
Fenners
Fredonta
Keeley
Commercial Club
Hidg
Nainfield, Ind
Monon
Lake Erie & Western
R. R
Erie & Western
Indianapolis Gas Co
iHe
Evans Chemical
Washington St
Brown’s
Sergers Occidental Pharmacy
Cor
Illinois Sts
Seidwy
Uggia Chester
Madison Squara
Phila
Torres Meney
Sloan Drug OO
San Francisco
Cabods
Irvington
J. W. Friday & Co
Lemcke
Ritter Ave
Temeke
Meridian St
Lemeke
N. Alabama
Twenty-second
Bath
J. W.W. Friday & Co
N. Alabama St
Pleasant-st
N. Delaware
Herwo
J. W. Frid
Talbottave
Woodruff Place
Lemicke
Tipton
Columbus
Real Estate—Choice Bargains
Haughville
West Indianapolis
North Indianapolis
Brightwood
Kenwood-ave
Twenty-eighth-st
Temple-ave
Stilz & Miller
E. Market
Belle St
Michigan
Tacoma
Yandes St
Ashland-ave
Tenth St
Robbins Bros
Ast Lemeke
Washin Forest
Jefferson-ave
Tet
Washint Ton St
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