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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1902

Page

13

United Gas 10 Run Indianapolis Street Railway Control

Stock purchases quietly shift control of the Indianapolis Street Railway to Philadelphia capital, with United Gas Improvement Company likely holding the majority. brokers report large blocks traded, prices rising from 30.50 to 85 dollars, while Widener once offered 100 per share. The system covers 120 miles, including Broad Ripple Traction, with 75 percent stake held by the railway company. Randall Morgan of United Gas sits as director amid Indianapolis leadership.

Indianapolis Street Railway Company Philadelphia Widener-Elkins-Dolan Street Railway United Gas Improvement Company United Gas Indianapolis Chandler Brothers & Co P. A. B. Widener Europe Philadelphia Capital Citizens’ Street Railway Company Pittsburg Indiana The City Railway Company Broad Ripple Traction Company Broad Ripple Park Randal Morgan United Gas Company Indianapolis Street Railway

Grand jury indicts four for criminal malpractice schemes

A grand jury returned true indictments charging William J. Dubler alias Dr. De La Boute Freda Chamberlain and Victoria De Korvan with conspiring to commit criminal malpractice Dubler is indicted for practicing as a physician without license registration or diploma Separate indictments also note Briscoe for perjury in falsely swearing ownership of property tied to bail entry

William J. Dubler Dr. de la Boute Freda Chamberlain Victoria de Korvan Dubler John H. Briscoe

Indian Tomahawk Unearthed at Harrison Farm Site

Workmen digging for filter basins on the Harrison farm in Torresdale uncovered an Indian stone axe head in good condition. The double pointed, 15 pound artifact shows a complete groove encircling it and a band for the handle. It is on display at a Torresdale store attracting attention as one of few such heads in existence.

Harrison Farm Torresdale

A Pure and Delightful Drink for Thirst and Vigor

An 1800s ad touts Hirestbeer as a pure wholesome cooling beverage for hot weather. It claims relief from ice water overindulgence and unknown ingredients, promising stimulant and invigorating health benefits. The copy emphasizes childhood happiness and aging adults, noting demand among many vendors despite risks.

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Drs Seek License as State Exam Tests Begin

Some 300 doctors compete for licenses as state medical exams start in Industrial Hall. Over 800 applicants come from Pennsylvania colleges, other states, and several countries. The board aims to raise medical standards, admitting only those who pass a preliminary exam. The four day examinations cover all asked subjects.

Pennsylvania Germany France Russia Italy Armenia Canada

Wildemore Wins His Case On Custody Change

Horace Wilde more and Florence May Wilde more appeared before Judge Davis in Quarter Sessions Court to modify their divorce custody agreement for their 3% year old daughter. The request to swap Tuesday and a Sunday stay for two consecutive days Monday was granted citing the child’s seashore benefit and health concerns. Mrs Wildemore opposed, noting the child’s delicate health and need for maternal care.

Horace Wildemore Florence May Wildemore Davis Wildemore Jacob Wildemore Atlantic City

Taber sues hospital for breach of contract in federal court

Dr Sus an J Taber former medical head of female inmates at the State Hospital for the Insane Southeastern District of Pennsylvania sues the hospital trustees in the US Circuit Court for 11454 66 dollars alleging wrongful dismissal after being elected October 1 1899 for a five year term at 2500 dollars yearly plus board and living expenses. She seeks three years and eight months pay and board and lodging costs.

Susan J. Taber State Hospital For the Insane Southeastern District of Pennsylvania United States Circuit Court Taber

City Treasurer's Statement: Receipts and Expenditures

The weekly report by City Treasurer J. Hampton Moore shows receipts of $231,532.93 and payments of $601,075.30, leaving a balance of $16,815,463.88 after transfers. Funds are allocated across Central Center Centennial Philadelphia and various street, market, and trust accounts, with state and highway contractor sums listed among the totals.

J. Hampton Moore Central Penporg Estee Meh City Franklin Antermant Market St America N. N Rie Amr Bees Bey Girard Trust

American Engines Thrown Away In Swiss Locomotive Rebuild

Swiss railways adopted American heavier locomotives for mountain service but failures mounted as delicate parts broke down. Cheaper initial cost proved illusory, leading to removal from express service, reassignment to passenger trains, and eventual scrapping in favor of Swiss built engines. Geneva dispatch notes the shift from American imports to local production.

Geneva London Chronicle

Marriages And Deaths Of Marriage Licenses

List of marriage licenses and involved addresses including Abraham Dawson with Annie Campbell, Elwood Rice with Sarah Downs, Dr. Fred C. Jewett with Dorothea Rose, Pasquale Mentone with Genereaa D onofrio, Giuseppe Di Silvestro with Marie Califano, Harry Sacheenmaier with Hattie Kane, Albert Latham with Mattie O Bishop, Max Walter Godfrey with Herry Curley, and Robert Horen with Ema-.

Abraham Dawson Manton Street Annie BE. Campbell Upsal Street Elwood Rice Mpeon Street Sarah A. Downs Nevada Street Fred C. Jewett West Street Wilmington Del Dorothea D. Rose Locust Street Pasquale Mentone Montrose Street Genereaa D'Onofrio South Eleventh Street Guiseppe di Silvestro Syden

Names and addresses appear in dense interlinked list

A long OCR fragment lists numerous personal names and street addresses across multiple neighborhoods, pairing individuals at varied Philadelphia and nearby locations with dozens of street names and avenues, indicating a register or notice of paired names and residences without clear event context.

Obituary notices and residents listed with addresses

A mixed obituary and residence notice fragment lists numerous names with street addresses such as 149 Conarroe, 1426 Snyder Ave, 1817 8th, and 1723 Fuller. It includes funeral details for Luisa B Anderson, Willie Andrews, Peter F Belcher, Catharine Campbell Smith, Mary Cosgrove, Ellen, Miss Ellen, Mary Gilmore, Sarah Hawkins, Patrick Mullen, and others, with dates in late June 1902 and funeral timings, church rites, and interment spots in Mount Moriah and Cathedral Cemeteries.

Albright George W Conarroe Burke Pearl A Snyder Ave Campbell Catharine Caskey Ann W. Collins John W. Crawley Wm. H Doyle Ellen Memphis Duffy Ellen M Fairley Thomas Fuller Robert Pittsbo Gaughan John W. Girard Koliszar Theresa Dickin- Neuffer Apes Seemi Pee Jas . Jr N. Franklin Win ieSangen Pflock Josephine Wilder Uinn St. Vincent's Creatson Mary Tasker Lauder Jacob Douglas Schmidt Julia Callowhill Typoraphical Union Thomas Congreve Melon Assumption Church Holy Cross Cemetery Darzi Julia Maseilee Cathedral Cemetery Gilmore William J. Gilubore Quigley Thirteenth Street Hawkins Sarah Hawam Richard Hawkins Mount Vernon Mount Moriah Ohio Weibe North Ieesetae Fee Church of Interment Mullen Patrick Paar

Leighman and Shinkle Funerals Across Philadelphia Area

Obituary notices for Leighman, Shinkle, Smith, Watson detail funeral times and addresses. Interments at Cumberland and Fernwood Cemeteries. Includes relatives urged to attend and services at 2 PM on specified dates at family residences in Media and Philadelphia localities. Undertakers listed as West Laurel Hill.

North Thirty-firat Street Monuficent Cemetery Leighman Croas Street Mamie William and Rebecca Leighman Joshua Arpless Elatives East Franklin Street Media Cumberland Cemetery Wilmington Shinkle Peter Philadelphia Suit Company Allen Quarmby North Sixth Street American Mechanics Smith Mary Smith Albert Smith Harlan Street Twenty-first Master Streets Fernwood Cemetery Watson Edith May Frank M Edith B. Watson Sheaf

Help Wanted Notices From The Times Classifieds

Male help wanted canvassers apply 8 A.M. at 808 Sansom Street Second Floor. De Laval steam turbine firm seeks machinists tool makers pattern makers at D Oller Engineering Co. 119 Southwith St Philadelphia Saturday June 28 2 30 to 4 P.M. First‑class mechanics sought permanent positions with advancement. Twelfth Street offices, Brenty work and good wages for boilermakers from out of town. Knowledge of stenography not required but intelligent ambitious applicants wanted. Girls wanted yarn packing department at S B & B Fleisher Inc Twenty fifth and Milton Streets. Other notes include office workers and assistants with deadlines and salaries.

Amvassers Sansom Street DE Laval 472 D’oller Regineering Co Southwith St Philadelphia Trenton N. J Noulder Times Office Wyantep Franklin and Marshall College Williamson Lancaster Wort Twelfth Street Charles L. Davis

Philadelphia notices and ads dissolve firms and estates

A collage of notices from Philadelphia dated June 12, 1902 covers dissolution of Louis Rose & Co cigarette makers at 801 Walnut Street, detective agencies, opticians, and assorted legal notices. It includes divorce actions, administration letters, and pending court filings for numerous estate matters and public notices.

Philadelphia Karl Rose Kate Louis Nicholas Aprea Louis Rose & CO Walnut Street Kate Louis Nicholas Aprea

Rail routes and schedules for island resorts and connections

Timetables list Island Heights Seaside Park Anglesea Wildwood Holly Beach Cape May Ocean City Avalon Stone Harbor Somers Point and Bethlehem lines. Express departures 9 00 A M and 4 20 P M to Sea Isle and Atlantic City plus numerous local trains serving Pottsville Bethlehem Reading and nearby towns. Passenger agent notes pickup from hotels residences and connections at Easton Scranton Bethlehem and Harrisburg corridors.

Pennsylvania Railroad Broad Street Pitts Louisville St. Louis Ding Pittsbore Pittsb Cleveland M. S Vr Pittsburg Chiea Oledo Cincinnati Gert Ae Holman Ping Toledo Cisco Louiaville Cincinnat Indianapolis St. R. Loui Pitteba Colympbus Igen Chicago Sees Valley Haven Express M. Hakest Kane Express Tree A Elmira Renove Williamsport Express Willamsport Express Erie Express Cumberland Valley R. R Bae Buffalo Viaat Stem Junction Vie Canandaigua Schuylkill Division Phoenixville Pottstown Reading Hazleton Wilkesbarre Scranton New York Boston Sea Girt Asbury Park Ocean Grove Long Branch Interlaken Lambertville Baston Easton Washington THE Eenre Baltimore Atlantic Coast Line Zeekway Maily Seaboard Air Line Railway Florida and Metrons Limited Norton ‘and Western Railway Fer Memphis New Orleans Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Expres Old Point Comfort Norfolk Atlantic City Delaware River Bridge Market Street Market Street Wharf New York—Express Seaside Park Island Heights Anglesea Wildwood Holly Beach Cape May Uly Fox Sea Ocean City Avalon Stone Harbor Somers’ Point Union Transfer Company Perkiomen Valley Gettys Pottatown Barte Harrisburg Dottstown Loesk Coty Val Barto Lelere Pottsville & Shamokin Porterville R. R

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