Millions of dollars unclaimed by New York heirs
A New York lawyer recounts millions in city funds and valuable real estate tied up by absent owners or heirs. He cites $6 million in the chamberlain’s hands awaiting heirs and a Belgian artist who vanished after depositing securities, leaving questions about his fate and the rightful recipients of assets.
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The
Sun
New York
New York City
Jean van der Stock
Waverley Place
Trust Company
Volun
How to Exercise the Bowels and Lost Heir Mysteries
A wide range of curiosities and health tips fill this column. Readers are advised about constipation remedies favoring Cascarets over castor oil and laxatives. The piece blends medical guidance with stories of lost fortunes, disappearances, and legal quirks surrounding heir claims and property tied up by unknown heirs. It cites cases in New York and beyond, including Kinelly, Pomeroy, and Knell, with notes on search efforts, laws, and possible frauds amid eccentric histories.
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Rhoda
Peter
Rhoda W‘i
Tehead Knell
Christina
Dr. Lawrence
George
New York
Long Island
Fanny Celier
Wells College
Indiana
Salvation Army plans $40,000 model home in Indianapolis
The Salvation Army will raise $40,000 to erect a three story headquarters in Indianapolis after a July 27 to August 5 camp meeting at Greenwood park. Ensign Underwood will lead a house to house canvass with about 12 solicitors plus local business help. Funds and accounting will follow a strict system with weekly and monthly reports to New York.
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Salvation Army
Indianapolis
Greenwood Park
F. G. Galley
Indiana
Ensign Underwood
Detroit
Mich
Army
Maj
Galley
The American Girl and Women’s Rising Influence
The St. Louis Globe Democrat cites John Barrett at a Boston area commencement who praised the growing power of women in public and private life. He called the American girl a global symbol of combined womanly appeal and independence and warned of the responsibilities her development brings.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
John Barrett
Boston
United States
Barret
Emergency Bag Advised by Chicago News Foundling Tips
An early 1900s style guide outlines assembling an emergency bag from heavy linen or denim with two strips forming multiple pockets eight or nine deep. Contents include bandages soft linen napkins carbolic Jamaica ginger absorbent cotton healing salve Castile soap and finger cut from old kid gloves.
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Chicago News
Woodsman Survives Falls After Indian Maiden Legend
Minneapolis July 6 Anthony Stiphian survived a daring descent from St Anthony Falls in the Mississippi. He slept on two logs drifting over the falls and current, entering the river head first, prodded by the whirlpools, but waded ashore alive. The scene recalls the fate of Indian maidens who leaped to death seeking lost lovers.
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Anthony Stiphian
Minneapolis
Minn
St. Anthony Falls
Mississippi River
Anthony
Union Station
Little Spirit Island
Tan Sun Ten-Word Trap Sale Ad Promised
Housecleaning time prompts a Tan Sun advertisement offering old traps for sale at three days for 15 cents.
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Tan Sun
Indianapolis Public Works votes to vacate city streets
The Indianapolis Board of Public Works adopted two declaratory resolutions in July 1907 to vacate parts of Cottage Avenue and an alley west of State Avenue, with a public remonstrance date set and a meeting for final action. The notices name specific tract boundaries, affected properties, and meeting dates July 19, 1907, at 10 am, in the Majestic Building.
Bargain Hunters lure shoppers from afar for big sale
A New York woman recalls Chicago visitors drawn to the city by clipped ads promising Friday bargains. She notes women travel from Boston Pittsburgh and other places to attend the advertised events, often buying a new dress and hats worth about $50. The clipouts create a nationwide rush for sales.
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Chicago
New York
Boston
Pittsburg
New York Press
Sun Offers Free Want Ads For Vacant Rooms
A Sun publication promotes a free want ad feature offering a two percent rate and a three day window for readers with vacant rooms to rent. The notice invites participation and outlines the bargain in concise terms.
Vacating alleys in Indianapolis opens public hearing
City of Indianapolis announces June 28 1907 resolution to vacate the first and second alleys north of Market Street between Pine Street and Market Street union street opening extended plans and affected property owners listed with assessed benefits and damages receive notice of final action and hearing July 19 1907 at 10 o clock a m in Majestic Building Room 913.
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Department OF Public Works
Board
Majestic Bldg
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Public Works
City of
Indiana
Cottage Avenue
State Avenue
First Alley
Draper Street
Wince Alley
Cottage Avene
Draper Treet
Wonelnek al Om
Raard
Joseph T. Eylliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
Board of Public
W. Department OF Public
the Boars
Jane
Meridian Street
Charles Street
Union Street
Mulberry Street
Board of Public Works of
Joseph T. Elliott
Department OF Public. Works
Majestic
Pine Street
Market Street
Office of the Board
Majestic Bidg
E Union
Rock Street
Heck Street
Said Street
Mack Street
Raymond Street
Said sNey
Jet Mo
Brown
Heiderich
Augusta
Ict
Meridian St
Glattfelder
Bertha
Lot
S. Meridian St
Eee
Lot Meyer
Aseiderich
Meyer
Theo
Theo. Meyrer
Theo. Meyer
Uty
Meyer's
Board ‘of Public Works
Board_of Public Works
Joseph FT. Elliott
Majestic Bridg
Delaware Street
Washington Boulevard
Thirtieth Street
Thirty-Second Street
First Street
Pennsylvania Street
New Jersey Stret
Rai
Public Works
Washington Street
South Side
Walnut Street
Massachusetts Avenue
East Street
Olney Street
Tenth Street
Sixteenth Street
Said
Sixteeentee Street
Ashland
Bellefontaine Street
Ashland Avenue
Bellefo
Indianapolis General Ordinance 39 1900 liquor licensing rules
General Ordinance No 39 1900 establishes licensing for selling intoxicating liquors in Indianapolis. It outlines application requirements, filing fee, council approval, annual license cost of 250 dollars, and penalties for violations with fines and possible jail time. The ordinance declares an emergency and takes effect upon publication.
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Common Council
Common Council of the City of
Indianapolis
City of
Comptroller
Gain City
State of Indiana
Marion County
I. James McNulty
Indiana
James M'Nulty
Applications for License in Indianapolis Fourteenth Ward
Notice that Gustav Thiem will apply to Marion County Board of Commissioners at the August term 197 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking. The business is at 1347 Kentucky Avenue, a 70 by 85 feet room on the first floor of a glass frame building in McCarty's West-side addition, Center township, Marion County. Pool table privileges also sought in the same room.
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Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Indiana
Kentucky Avenue
McCarty
Indianapolis
Kentucky
Gustav Thiem
Sun offers free ten word room rental advertisement
The Sun will print a ten word advertisement free of charge for readers with a vacant room to rent.
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the Sun
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Sterling Remedy Company
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Wiliam A. Kinelly
Kinelly
Edward
Michigan
James J. Pomeroy
Joplin
Missoula
Mont
Montana
Pomeroy
San Francisco
Sandwich Islands
Masonic Order
Peter Knell
Delancey
Sheriffsts
Rhoda Whitehead
F. J. McWhirter
People's State Bank
Maj. Galley
Eva Booth
Washington St
System of Accounts
Woodsman
American Central Life Insurance Company
American Central Life Bidg
Crown Chemical CO
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