John Inskeep a Philadelphia mayor and innovator
John Inskeep born near Marlton New Jersey in 1757 rose to prominence as Philadelphia mayor and Insurance Company of North America president. He served in the Revolutionary War, helped establish the first Schuylkill River bridge foundation, adopted dollars and cents accounting, aided the Chamber of Commerce, and shaped early city and commercial reforms before his death.
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John Inskeep
Philadelphia
Insurance Office
Insurance Company of North America
Marlton
New Jersey
Abraham
Sarah Ward Inskeep
Abraham Inskeep
Robert Wharton
Schuylkill River
Market Street
Inskeep
Chamber of Commerce
Thomas Fitzsimmons
John Craig
Philip Mecklin
Robert Smith
Navy Yard
Southwark
John Inskelp
Mutual Assurance Company
the Common Pleas
Charles Pettit
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Ad 50 Year Antacid Laxative
Consumers are urged to seek genuine Phillips Milk of Magnesia, the original laxative and antacid prescribed for half a century. Bottles priced 25 and 50 cents feature directions and are available at drug stores.
Life of Philadelphia business leader fades after long career
The excerpt notes a Philadelphia official who ceased public duties on October 21, 1806 and later devoted himself to an insurance company. In 1831 he withdrew due to ill health, receiving an annuity until his death on December 18, 1834. Survived by his widow and four children prominent in business and social life of Philadelphia.
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Insurance Company
Philadelphia
Teller Surrenders After Embezzling Funds Case
George R. Hutchinson a 24 year old former teller at the Frankford branch of Franklin Trust Company surrendered in New York and is in custody in Philadelphia. He is charged with embezzling 34166 with 2700 paid for a home in Abington. He confessed stating he wanted rest after being pursued.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
George R. Hutchinson
Frankford
Franklin Trust Company
Samuel O. Wynne
New York
Hutchinson
State
Major Wynne
Abington
Alleged Gamblers Arrested In Disorderly Home Raid
Police arrested E R Stephenson proprietor and ten visitors at 109 East Wabash Avenue after finding a gambling operation in progress. Stephenson paid a $50 fine for a disorderly house while each of the ten visitors paid $15.
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Harper, Moore
Kitty
Hagan
Fleeger
E. R. Stephenson
East Wabash Avenue
Stephenson
Central Police Station
Murdock to Tell of Bootlegger Profits in District
William G. Murdock, federal prohibition director for Pennsylvania, will testify before the special federal grand jury in Philadelphia and is expected to say bootleggers in this district profited about 100000 dollars. The grand jury requested his subpoena from United States District Attorney Coles yesterday afternoon.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
William G. Murdock
Pennsylvania
United States District Attorney
Coles
Murdock
Allenrh y promised cure for rheumatism discovered by James H Allen
James H Allen of Rochester New York claims a years long study produced a remedy named ALLENRHY that dissolves uric acid deposits and vanishes rheumatic pains. He states his formula is offered through local druggists with a money back guarantee if the first pint bottle fails to show full recovery.
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James H. Allen
Forbes St
Rochester
N. Y
McKee
Keekerd’s Inc
Allenrhy
Remarkable Vendel testimonial from Wardensville
Mrs. R. F. Sager reports improved sleep appetite and energy after taking Vendel claiming headaches dizziness and stomach issues eased. Ad touts 12 herbs and urges purchase at McKee's Rut Rate Store amid list of ailments and benefits.
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Vendor
McKee
Loss in garage fire $125,089 at Greensburg
Greensburg Pa Jan 29 loss of 125000 was caused when Charles Keller garage housed 100 automobiles burned to the ground destroying 47 machines and seriously damaging nearby houses. Greensburg firemen battled over two hours before the blaze was controlled with help from South Greensburg and South West Greensburg companies as hundreds watched the spectacle.
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International News Service
Greensburg
Charles Keller
South Greensburg
South West Greensburg
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