Indiana Horse Lowers His Record Second Time
Coleridge, Fidel, Beusettia, and Kate Phallamont figure in postwar pace and trot events at Cleveland and Ingalls, with Coleridge trimming Detroit records and Fidel winning the free-for-all at Illinois meets. Weather and crowd notes accompany summaries of multiple races across Coldwater and Champaign closures.
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Indiana
Benzetta
Fidel
Illinois
Cleveland,o
Col. Kuser
Penelope
Baltimore
Kate Phallamont
Beusettia
Coleridge
Detroit
Ben
Paul
Rouszetta
Geneva
Atlas
Bravado
Colonel Kuser
C.F. Clay
Custer
Bald Hornei
Ren Doehos
Laird
Ginette
Bow
Ren
Wes
Oldham
Susie G. Bom
Figbee
Dolly Spanker
Shinn
Moonstone, Blm
Geers
Fideal
Vera Crple
Prank Ban
Trixey Hal
Cleveland S
Trixey
Michigan
William Mellen
Dick Vale
Cleveland
Trixey Dal
Non Parole
Piloteer
Tilton Thorne
Duster
Kittie Hall
Master Girl
Matilda
Champaign
Cramparon
Ill
Latitude
Poem
Lady Lightfoot
Frank P
Alberta J
Rattling Jim
Red Strath
Kansas Jack
Frowe
Griggsville
Cicerone
Mark W
McKee
St. Cyr
Harry B5
David L
Red Hudson
Kerone
Frances M
Bryan and Horr Debate Silver Question in Wisconsin
In Madison a spirited Lakeside debate featured William J. Bryan of Nebraska arguing for free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to 1 with gold, while Joswell G. Horr defended gold standard and warned against silver’s value collapse. Bryan pressed for dual metals to stabilize value and aid labor, Horr stressed gold supremacy driven by credit and productivity. The crowd reacted with mixed sympathy as speakers defended contrasting monetary paths.
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Madrison
Wis
Ang
Joswell G. Horr
Lakeside
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Horr
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Financial School
United States
England
Girl Asleep Nine Weeks at Grand Barros
Maggie Ley of Barros, Michigan, has slept for nine weeks, remaining healthy otherwise. At age 138 she drinks and eats when awake, answers questions, and has prior shorter episodes. Doctors attribute the condition to a hereditary brain-affecting blood taint. her father and grandfather were insane. She attended school before the current attacks.
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Grand Barros
Mich
Maggie Ley
Colorado Excursion Offers Reduced Pennsylvania Lines Tickets
An August 10 and 11 excursion sale to Denver Pueblo Manitou and Colorado Springs via Pennsylvania Lines by ticket agents. Return by August 25 with extension to Sept 3 to reach the starting point. Details at nearest Pennsylvania Lines agent. Aug 3. Job printing at Tunes-Post office.
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Denver
Pueblo
Manitou
Colorado Springs
Pennsylvania Lines
Pharmaceutical Association of America
A Bic Increase In the Working Force and Wages
Dun's Weekly Report shows a considerable rise in the working force and wages across the country. The summary notes improved employment conditions and higher earning levels linked to economic activity and farm productivity.
Market summary notes crops affect year’s business
The Dun and Co weekly trade review cautions crops will shape the year with yields below full expectations except corn. It reports cotton goods demand steady with firmer sheet prices, weak colored cottons, and strong woolens. Wheat rose on bad condition reports but faltered on export shortage. July shipments from Atlantic ports were 8,495,064 bushels versus 9,854,633 last year.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Trade Today
Atlantic
Electric line to Lake Everett planned by Fort Wayne firms
The Times-Post reports a Toledo construction company will build an electric line to Lake Everett in Fort Wayne, with a six week timetable and a proposed franchise and right of way to be presented to County Commissioners next Monday. The project aims to employ Fort Wayne labor and reach the lake by mid September, pending council approval and weather conditions.
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C. F. Everett
H. C. Hanna
Toledo
Times-Post
Everett
Lake Everett
Toledo Construction Company
The
Time -Post
C. E. Everett
Fort Wayne
Iron Trade Slows as Prices Hover Above Peak
The report notes a 26.8 per cent rise from last year yet a 14.3 per cent drop from 1892, with losses mainly west of the Mississippi. Chicago eastbound tonnage for four weeks is 218,863 versus 92,200 last year during strikes and 225,833 in 1892, signaling midsummer lassitude. Despite concessions to retain business, price averages remain somewhat high while mill iron declines. Pig market is quiet yet solid, with anticipated higher output and finished products broadly strong.
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Mississippi
Chicago
Shaker Doctors Offer Free Eye Exams at Castle Hall
Notice announces a special Castle Hall meeting this evening to arrange the funeral of Brother J. W. France. G. M. Johnson and N. C. J. W. Carr sign as master and warder. A separate note lists $5.00 rail fare from Fort Wayne to Niagara Falls and return via Nickel Plate, dated August 8.
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Castle Hall
J. W. France
G. M. Johnson
N.C
J. W. Carr
Fort Wayne
Niagara Falll
Bett
Niagara Falls
Toledo Construction Pledges Fast 12 Mile Road Build
The Toledo Construction company boasts universal appliances for speedy work and claims they could build the 12 miles of road in 10 days. They say no opposition exists to securing a franchise and insist they are ready to start immediately to avoid delays.
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Toledo Construction Company
Times- Post
Fire destroys PRR stable at Clinton and Holman streets
A late night blaze consumed the Pennsylvania Railroad stable near Clinton and Holman streets, killing three horses including Master Mechanic W. W. Atterbury's trotting mare. The two horses owned by Mrs. Rosanna Wadington were valued at under $100, and the buggy and sleigh were lost. Building damage estimated under $300. Fire origin unknown. Electric lighting present. Free open air concert advertised for Centlivre's park next Sunday at 2 p.m. with soft drinks onsite.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Clinton and
Holman Streets
Rosanna Wadington
East
Lewis Street
Pennsylvania Company
W. W. Atterbury
Miller & Nibley
Pranklin
Centlivre’s Park
Is Ff A RAID New York August gold shipments and withdrawals
The Bank of Montreal ordered 1,000,000 in gold to depart to Europe next week. Nesselage and Fuller plan 100,000 today, with total shipments possibly reaching 1,350,000 excluding the Bank of Montreal. Steinwender and partners withdrew 250,000 from the subtreasury for shipment.
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New York
Bank of Montreal
Europe
Nesselage & Fuller
W. H. Crossman & Bro
Steinwender, Stoffregent & Co
Washington
Washngton
Treasury
United States
Seashore Excursions by Pennsylvania Lines to Atlantic City
Fort Wayne departs August 8 at 5 40 a m central time for a round trip to Atlantic City with Philadelphia stop, fare 15 dollars. Return tickets valid through August 18. Details from John C Ross Fort Wayne. Niagara Falls trip August 19.
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Atlantic City
Sea
Pennsylvania
Fort Wayne
Allegheny Mountains
Horse Shoe
Susquehanna
Philadelphia
Ocean Resort
John C. Ross
Doctor Thayer’s Punishment by Mayor Oakley
The doctor faced fines and jail time as Mayor Oakley meted out penalties, claiming the defendant was very ill. The case centered on alleged misconduct by Dr. Thayer, who asserts serious illness affected his actions.
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Thayer
Oakley
Doctor Thayer Guilty of Cruelty to Infant in Police Court
In a crowded police court, Dr. Thayer was found guilty of cruelty to a newborn infant after refusing to present witnesses or defend himself. The judge imposed a $20 fine, costs, and 20 days in county jail. The baby was cared for briefly by neighbors and is now with the mother, who plans to take it to Jackson Michigan. The parents’ marriage status remains undisclosed amid local scandal.
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Lapp
Thayer
Dourt
Ryan
Schlaudroff
Oakley
Melching
Humane
Lying In Hospital
Jackson
Mich
Falls and return via the Nickel Plate road
An August 8 report notes a trip by rail on the Nickel Plate road with a fall and return described in brief. The item records a transportation incident involving a passenger journey and subsequent return.
Warden Sets Date for Death of Richard Leach in Electric Chair
Sine Sina August 3 reports Warden Sage announced Richard Leach, the wife murderer, will be executed by electric chair. Witnesses are to attend at the penitentiary Monday morning. The Nickel Plate railroad now runs the Depot Restaurant at Fort Wayne and aims to offer hotel‑quality meals to patrons.
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Sine Sina
N. Y
Sage
The
Penitentiary
Richar Leach
Nickel Plate Road
Fort Wayne
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Tunes-Post
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EN Weiser
Shaker Doctors
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Heiman
the Sea
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Coop
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