Prank and Fraud Allegations at Indianapolis Bookies Meet
A Friday driving club meeting near Indianapolis saw contested races and crowd discontent amid fraud claims. Spectators allege fixed heats in multiple trotting events, with bookies pressuring bets and two women near the grandstand cited for influential wagers. Races featured Silverdale, Lugano, Stella B, Magnetta, Kissel's Dallas, Mary Centliver, and Jack Sheppard with various heat times and placements.
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Indianapolis Driving Club
Indiana
SUN
Pixley
Silverdale
Stella B
Magnetta
Lugano
Lungano
Silverale
Kissell
Dallas
Defore
Pardner
Henry Fl
Lee H
Henry F
Kissel
Mary Centliver
Kissal
Mary Gentliver
Lee Hl
E Lly
Kisgsel’a Deliss
Henry FF
Lee HU
Fite
Alary Centliver
Henry I
Lee EH
Lee i
Keavy EF
Deanlsswird
Lissa
Jack Sheppard
Columbian Chorus Festival Opens World’s Fair Highlights
A 1200-voice Columbian chorus featured Saturday at the world’s fair. The Bull cabin in Midway and the Columbian building opened as crowds gathered. Paris rioters were feared to use dynamite Saturday night while in France the chamber of deputies backed the government after minister Dupuy faced a civil war accusation. An admirer is praised for surpassing excellence over a trumpet cigarette.
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Bull Cabin
Midway
Columbian
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Dupuy
Trains Collide in Pennsylvania Crash kills two engineers
A Saturday collision in Johnsonpura Pa between two Philadelphia trains left eighteen cars demolished. Engineer John Briklock of Reneva and Brakeman William Hall died, Fireman I Keplar severely injured and expected to die, while Engineer J Robinson Conductor Wrank Fay Brakeman Jas Black were badly hurt. Fireman William Schoeffer and Brakeman Thos Burke also seriously hurt.
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Johnsonpura
Philadelphis
Eric Frefehs
John Briaklock
Reneva
Wm. Hall
I Keplar
J. Robinson
Wrank Fay
Jas. Black
William Schoeffer
Thos. Burke
City faces loan to fund street work before convention
A city council special meeting approved a temporary loan not exceeding $100,000 at eight percent to cover street work amid treasury shortfalls. Comptroller Woolen borrowed $12,500 Saturday with $6,250 from the Fletchers and $6,250 from the Frenzels. Bank troubles unfold as Northern National Bank suspends deposits while Capital Bank of Lincoln’s former president A W Mosher is sentenced to five years for falsified accounts.
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Sullivan
Business” Administration
Woolen
Bie Rartos
Mich
Northern National Bank
Omaha
Neb
A. W. Mosher
Capital Bank of Lincoln
Bezzaro's Bay July Report on President's Condition
A textual note from Bezzaro's Bay Massachusetts dated July reports a marked improvement in the president's health. He was seen on the veranda but his doctor forbids fishing at this time.
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Bezzaro
Sneak thief steals $17 from Wm Jester’s grocery till
A Friday theft at Wm Jester’s grocery, 300 E Washington St, saw a sneak thief take $17 from the till. Also noted: city lights glow Friday night as mayor and officials dine at the Columbia club.
Adanixal Clearettes Spark Dealer Influence Controversy
A discussion on Adanixal Clearettes labeled as the high grade brand notes controversial methods allegedly used to pressure dealers into not selling competing products. The claim centers on market influence and improper tactics.
Magnificent Grand Army Encampment Set for Hoosier Soil
Plans for the Grand Army national encampment in Indianapolis during the first fortnight of September promise massive pageants and dazzling light displays. An estimated 280,000 visitors are expected. lodging and veteran quarters are arranged. Highlights include Edison searchlights, 80,000 candlepower lighting, camp fires, a grand parade, and a shipdeck entertainment platform on the state house grounds, with social receptions and extensive gas light shows downtown. Funds remain a challenge, but private privileges and admission fees are expected to help defray costs.
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Indianapolis
Grand Army
Commercials Club
Jabine
G. A. RB
Edison Electric Light Company
New York
Arsenal
Tomlinson
Masonic Halls
Washington and
Meridianets
Indianapoli
State House
Nesrsage
Encsinpimens
Lomins Hell
Barus
G. A
Fec
Tomlingen Pall
G. A. Ro
Madison
Albert Leiber
Mr. Leiber
Jail clears gang as several held in Brazil Indiana
Sheriff King jailed Joe Miller the seventh member of the Staunton burglary gang, making eight in custody. Searches of the Kink premises uncovered stolen property identified by local merchants, breaking up the King family gang as two suspects remain at large.
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Brazil
Ind
King
Joe Miller
Staunton
Coroner Confronted by Silence in Brightwood Murder Case
Coroner Beck faces obdurate Brightwood residents reluctant to reveal facts about William Klein's case. Witnesses fear their names becoming public, prompting Beck to seek assurances of confidentiality to extract usable testimony. A neighbor, Suss Cora Styer, reports seeing Klein whip his children and overhearing a quarrel with his wife, Belle, as breakfast neared.
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Isroner Beck
Brightwood
Cburh
William Klein
Suss
Cora Styer
Muaiott Park
David Styer
Kleins
Klein
Belle
Will
Mrs. Klein
Miss Styer
George
Janie Carr Case Ends Over Mandamus Question
Judge Brown ruled he has no authority to issue a writ of mandate during vacation and cannot rule on granting the change of venue. Judge Cox argued the circuit court lacks authority in this matter. Carr remains jailed until the Supreme Court rehears in September.
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Circuit
Criminal Court
Brown
Circuit Court
Cox
Janie Carr
Carr
Mater
Srid
Tun Sun
Janie Coarrin
Boat capsized on English coast with multiple deaths
A yacht party from a village wrecked off England’s east coast after a capsize in heavy seas. Twenty six of the party were drowned. earlier World War veterans among the dead. Other items include political notes from the Reichstag and short notices of people and events in North America and Arctic shipping.
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London
Oy Skeeness
England
Admiral Cigarette Brand Gains Popularity Among Elite Smokers
A fragment notes that the Admiral cigarette brand, described as higher character, enjoys growing popularity with the better class of smokers, distinguishing it from other brands as a preferred choice. The text hints the Admiral is not made by a certain producer, but specifics are unclear.
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Adqiral
Mob Hangs and Burned Miller in Barbourville Kentucky
Charles Miller, a Black man accused of outraging Ruby Ray and killing her sister, was hanged by a mob at 3:24 pm and his body burned. Witnesses report brutal mutilation after removal, with thousands present. Miller proclaimed innocence before execution, and a Methodist minister had baptized him. The mob dragged remains along tracks to the pyre, ending the atrocity.
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Barpweut
Charles Miller
Ruby Ray
God Garthe
Ray
Miller
Seay J. Millar
Spbgfield
No. Titian
Oeconu St. Sam Hersam
Springvield
Smiller
Cairo
Missing Husband Rumor Ties to Vernon Death and Town News
An anxious wife seeks word from her missing husband William Hiessel a Batessle blacksmith who left for work in Louisville last week. After telegrams and letters with no reply a Vernon area death and other local items appear, including indictments and a police court remand.
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William Hiessel
Batessle
Louisville
Fisgse
Fiessel
Afra Flas
Stanley Goes to Prison After Affidavit Upholds Trial Testimony
William Stanley, recently convicted of an attempted criminal assault, reaffirmed his initial testimony about Parker and McAfee in the murder case of Charles Eyster. Officials now believe the Parker and McAfee verdicts will stand as Stanley reveals new details and fears of retaliation. Charles Taylor, who stole from the Palace hotel, was released under a suspended sentence after repaying Mr. Pritchard. he had aided the jail in clarifying the case and thanked the court and patron for leniency.
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Parker and
McAfee
Charles Eyster
William Stanley
Criminal Court
Judes
Holtzman
Stanley
Parker
Joshua Mundon
Northern
Charles Taylor
Palace Hotel
Jerry Collins
Taylor
Collins
Cox
Parker and McAfee
Mundon
Easter
Eyster
Staniey
Ullidavit
Pritchard
Ohio
Indianapolis
Prospective General Strike Threat Hits City Labor Scene
A local meeting of Teamsters and shovelers discussed ignoring the union and establishing a ten hour day with shovelers paid 150 dollars daily. Non union men would get preference. Contractors claim they can operate without the union and aim to cut loose. Mayor Sullivan urged restraint as Hoffbauer of the union challenged the move.
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Hoffbiuer
Sullivan
Boston minister criticizes church lotteries at endeavor meeting
Rev W B Gt Tempis of Boston told the Christian endeavor convention in Hontahal Quebec that elaborate church entertainments and the Louisiana lottery lure funds for gospel work. He urged giving from love of gospel and truth. Rev J J McCrary of Pittsburg talked on the reflex influence of missionary effort.
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Boston
Hontahal
Que
W. B. Gt. Tempis
Christian Endeavor Convention
Ife
Church of God
J. J. McCrary
Pittsburg
The Princess at Home in Mavrip Palace
Infanta Eulalia received an American press representative at her palace in Mavrip on Saturday. She expressed delight with her U.S. reception and praised the American people.
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Mavrip
Eulalia
U.S
Cyclone Death Toll Rises Across Pomeroy and Cherokee County
From Thursday’s cyclone, Pomeroy and Cherokee County report rising deaths and extensive destruction. Burials proceed with little ceremony as 18 to 44 confirmed dead, 108 wounded, and dozens more feared dead. Homes, farms, and churches lay ruin. rail lines blocked. Relief pours in with food and clothing to aid survivors and families.
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Pomeroy
I. T
Cubhoker
Cherokee County
Cattla
Samuel Pugh
John Peters
Ida Johnson
Burt Slater
Marion Johnson
Holstein
Poveroy
Chas. Rosen
Wappenhan’s Saturday Rain Forecast and Drowned Event
The forecast predicts thunderstorms and cooler weather for Indiana with possible thunder storms Friday night into Saturday. A separate report notes John Waterman, 19, drowned at Fall Creek while boating. Undertakers notified and body taken to his parents. Churches listed with morning and evening services across Meridian, Plymouth, and nearby areas.
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Wappenhan
Indiana
Weather Service
Washington
Royal Observer
Ohio Valley
Illinois
Lower Lake Region
John Waterman
Fall Creek
Foutz & Fpiltvhugu
Waterman
St. Paul's Church
Parry Cart Works
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Lightning Clark
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J. A. Clevaland
First Baptist
W. T. Taylor
Tabernacle Presbyterian
Durham
Fourth Christian
George Clarke
Second Presbyterian
J. A. Ailbun
Roberts Park
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Ant Anda
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D. BR. Lucas
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