Mystery Clock Heist In Rockbridge Post Office Schemed by Scott
A long narrative recounts a post office clock tampering plot linked to bookmaker Scott and accomplice Read at Rockbridge. The plan used a hidden wire thread through the wall to time bets and steal money from unsuspecting clients during a racing meet.
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Wysell
Gong
Uae
Marie
Lawhum
Ark Ang
Martsens
Senet
Matthews
Westwood
Cs Maunisawa
Pont
L East Four Mintes
Scott
George Hotel
Justin
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Pope Ted
Jane
Rockbridge
Dia Sekar
Lars Pate
South
Orion
Mr. Read
Postoffice
Anuqute
Ani Ui
Seo
Abe
Reyheil
San
Fragmented account of a fatal postal theft and deception
The text describes a heist involving a battery and telegrams, with suspects using disguises to mislead a clerk and access a safe. It notes plans for a warrant, multiple arrests, and the involvement of a group connected to a broader theft scheme. The narrative references timing, a telegram, and a fatal outcome linked to the crime.
Lawyer’s offbeat aid ends in tragedy and new job
In a tangled tale a clever lawyer’s offhand remark unsettles a town. A new office boy’s wry humor shocks clients and leads to fatal misunderstandings. A widow seeks answers after the husband’s death, while the boy’s fate wanders between danger and a fresh wage offer.
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Valer Aras
Jimi
Tim
Johanne
Toni Ben
Gil
Johnnie
Josie
Jonnie
Johnie
Bey
Abd
Ives
Abe
Che Wan Sri
Bass
Courts for August 1890 schedule and names
The document lists court sessions for August 1890 with days of the week and times, naming several clerks or court officers such as CHARLES DU VR Chee of Court Sw and various entries like Resanpata Priday and 8h Ana. It notes weekly Friday sessions and multiple named dates, indicating a recurring calendar of hearings.
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Tureday
Tuenay
Herma —Suumostes
Thurntey
Charles DU VR Chee
Fragmented OCR Narrative with Names and Phrases
A garbled OCR text fragment blends multiple names and phrases, mentioning Walter, Mabel, and other identifications amid scattered references to places, events, and possible narratives. The excerpt lacks coherent structure, making it difficult to extract a single clear event or story.
Muiry Cattle Sale Impaired by Unclear Text
Fragmentary OCR notes show a reference to Muiry Cattle and Adamson Strettle & Co with disrupted words about a sale or event. The readable bits point to cattle, a broker, and a date fragment, but specifics are unreadable.
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Muiry Cattle
Adamson, Strettle & Co
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Isaraonee Society
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