Bookwalter Bets Dominate Indianapolis Election Odds 3 to 2
Wagers totaling over 2173 dollars appear on the Indianapolis city election with Bookwalter favored at 3 to 2. Holteman and the field sit at the short end, while numerous side bets and large sums are reported at Walker’s Fred Heisy’s and other locals.
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Indianapolis
Voning City
Bookwalter
Holteman
Walker
Gil Bes
Hookwalter
Fred Heisy
Heir
Holzman
Ram
Maltamun Turkers
Tears and tragedy in police court as abused wife testifies
John Moss, accused of assaulting his wife Magsie, faced a police court arraignment after she testified amid tears. The husband denied the charges of assault and concealed weapons, while relatives described threats and cruelty in their home. The judge ordered further testimony before the grand jury as bonds were set.
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John Ross
John Moss
Magsie
Jold
Kelshaus
Crurty
Hin
Womin
Amino
Dawk
Soba Indge Whallen
Grand Jury
Sow Bond
Political confidences shake Democratic splits in era
Col Wendy Waterson of Louisville accuses Cleveland and Bryan of self serving motives, predicts a Cleveland or Bryan split, and warns against a fourth nomination. He foresees a nomination for Roosevelt and a Parker or Gray race amid Ohio rumors of Tom Johnson’s governor bid. a Davenport, Iowa kidnapping arrest follows a separate note.
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Classified notices show shorse power boiler for sale washers wanted henced baker wanted ing girl wanted Brooch Jest airl wanted for houseworks imiture for sale a rooms for rent the ners on the
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Airl
No Rain In Sight Forecast for Indianapolis Area
Weather humor aside, the forecast notes fair conditions for Indianapolis and nearby areas through the 35 hours ending 8 p m August 20 with temperatures from 64 at 7 am to 84 at noon and 87 at 2 pm variable winds and generally fair in Indiana and adjacent states.
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Indianapolio
Indiana
DELAYED WORK PROMISES PROMPT START IF ASSESSMENTS PAID
John Hought representing oo delegation of vtubaens from Haugbeitly complains to the Board of Works about the opening and improving of Co- Hept. He says improvements were ordered months ago and property owners have paid assessments yet wait. Major grows promises immediate work if it is confirmed payments exist.
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Vtubaens
Haugbeitly
John Hought
Board of Works
Uway
Hough
Majore+ grew
Franchise Granted to Indianapolis Danville Rockville Railroad
County commissioners granted a franchise to the Indianapolis Danville Rockville traction company. The line must begin by October 1 1864 and be completed by December 3 1864. After one year of operation the company pays $2 per mile annually into the county treasury.
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Indianapolis, Danville & Rockville Traction Company
Lnoewpalitare
Cruelty Trial Reveals Rope Whipping Of Boy
In a police court proceeding, Charles Segner of Dulinnapolis faced cruelty charges over alleged abuse of his son. The boy, whose mother testified, described being whipped with a knotted rope and beaten with a belt. The case included accusations of kidnapping years earlier and threats toward the child, with the mother seeking relief as the trial continued.
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Weduewilas
Tumit Segner
UT St. Peterm
Cnaries Segner
Reo
Ilskepeeh
Buick
Segner
Dulinnapolis
Phil
Arendsty
Farmers Fault Blamed for High Prices, Everitt Says
J A Everitt claims farmers bear responsibility for ruinous product prices while urging organization to push reforms. The dispute centers on prices for wheat, potatoes, and other goods, with analysts noting farm profit has dwindled due to market forces and lack of coordinated action.
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J. A.everitt
Revelatory New York Yard Race Sparks Bets at 2 to 1
In New York Aug revelry, a yard race started with wagers posted at 2 to 1 on Reliance. Admirers of the defender voiced support, with odds 4 to 1 on Strong. Bets were also laid on Shurmerock at 1 to 1, as crowds predicted outcomes and excitement grew.
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New York
Reliance
Walleat
Sold husband for 500 dollars in Detroit injudicious bargain
In Detroit a Montreal woman agreed to sell her husband to a former servant for 500 dollars. Ludger Ment h paid the wife, after which the couple separated. The husband returned to live with the other woman and said he would seek a divorce and marriage there. Also celebrating Emmett Day plans discussed at a meeting in the City hall.
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Detroit
Mich
Constant Menthe
Montreal
Ludger Menth
Emmett
Robert Emmett
Masanle Hall
C. Hall
Samuel Quinn
Famea H. Deery
Maurice Donnelly
John Mahoney
Martin Grady
John J. Sharkey
Edward Nolan
Nebraska convention endorses Webster for vice president
At the state convention on Tuesday August 1, John J. Webster a Nebraska lawyer was endorsed for vice president. John B. Barnes was nominated for justice of the Nebraska supreme court. Charles S Aflen and WG Whitmore were nominated for regents of the State University. Roosevelt for president.
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Lincoln
Replilian
Ndorged
Miles as Governor and Quay's Florida Move
In New York John A. McCall rebuts a reported War Department offer, denying any such offer and stating he would not accept it. In Boston Democratic supporters push Gen Miles for governor, predicting he could be the party’s presidential candidate if elected. Atlantic City reports Senator Quay routing Senator Ben Boy with the yacht M S Quay to Florida for immediate travel.
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Gorman
Parker
Gray
Roosevelt
Ohio
Tom Johnson
New York
John A. MeCall
New York Life Insurance Reampany
Washington
McCall
Miles
Boston
Mass
Massachu Retts
Atlantic City
N. J
Senator Quay
Ben. Boy
M. 8
Keach
Layedon
Ohayé
Nanias
Meg Lewin
Pegitewna
Askel
Repittiere Hoelieenay
Isle Demonaslie
Antes
Keach and public fund drive discussed in coded notes
Frantic garbled notes reference Keach and Leydon discussing fundraising, public funds, and political maneuvering. The dialogue hints at reputations, alleged prevarication, and party alignments while mentioning police, bankers, and public figures in a murky exchange.
The Great Trenching Machine at Work in Construction
Workers once labored with shovels as a powerful trenching machine takes over digging duties. The system uses a steam engine to move plows, loaders, and carriers, shaping a deep trench while shovellers assist and Paddy loses his job.
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Paddy
Lightning Strikes Cities Amid Severe Storm
A severe electrical storm hit Clichnath and nearby areas on Wednesday morning causing localized damage. In Newport Kentucky a drugstore caught fire, a residence was wrecked, and about a dozen people were injured or left unconscious.
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Cincirnate
Clichnath
Newport
Death and Mass Killings Reported in Bulgarian Turkish Frontier
In Bulgaria the Christian population near Uskub faces terror as Muslims enforce a brutal order. Reports say Muslims fire on Christians, execute men women and children, and seize a 60-strong Turkish detachment. Bulgarian authorities discuss European intervention while tensions rise at the frontier.
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Softa
Bulgaria
Meath
Uskub
Eibiettans
Selim Serert
Haskol
Kerushevo
Michaylovichi
Krus
Double Wedding of Sisters in Sacred Heart Church
Two sisters wed on the same day at Sacred Heart Church in a joint ceremony. Brides Chrysille Roden and Natia Johantges exchanged vows with grooms Veter iefer and Margaretta Johantges, both weddings sharing the same Nupten Nehmass. Rev. Frencis Haase officiated, bringing the Beaers Beart congregation to witness the event.
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Sacred Heart Church
Nnler Vod
Mies
Natia Johantges
Orden War
Veter Iefer
Margaretta Johantges
Magan
Frencis Haase
Brinr
Baers Beart Chured
Fragmented 19th century railway timetable analysis
The passage reads as a garbled report on railway timetables north of Helena, Montana, discussing routes from Pyet Artur to Fermaniey, delays, fare debates, and references to Canadian railways. It notes midnight starts, Swan River routes, and the confusion of schedules amid changing time standards.
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Pinewood
Swan
Swan River
Dauphin
Sheviclock Ehawerlag
Miuaight
Hits for Mayor Rally Promises Reform in October Vote
A party gathering at Joseph M. Taylor’s home urged support for George Hitz as elite mayor, pledging better government and the defeat of rival parties. Speakers included C. B. Newlin and Rev. Colesman of Allen Chapel, advocating the slogan vote for Hits.
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Joseph M. ‘Taylor
Broadway
George Hitz
Helbiwe
Witz
C. B. Newlin
Colesman
Allen Chapel
Hits
Hood
Grocers Celebrate Busy Fair Day At City Grounds
The city grocers and their helpers hosted a grand fest at the fair ground on Wednesday. Thousands enjoyed games, stalls, music, and races around the amphitheater while clerks and friends shared in the lively event and a day of rare recreation for tired workers.
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Pak Fehunsile
Militare
Indianapolis
Pope Leo's Ring Found in Papal Room Mystery
Berlin dispatch reports Germania newspaper carries word that Pope Leo's fisherman ring, missing after his death and once believed to be a token, was discovered in the papal writing table. The finding confirms long-sought jewelry linked to the late pontiff.
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Berlin
Germania
Tame
Leo
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