Laundry owners seek to cap agent commissions at twenty percent
A local laundry association formed a year ago to cut agents’ commissions to 20 percent and fix price standards. At a Thursday meeting in the Board of Trade building, members investigated a case where McKernan & Beott and others paid higher commissions. Alleged coercion of a worker and disputes with Capitol Laundry surfaced, with potential dissolution of the federation as firms consider leaving.
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McKarpon & Beott
Jay Scorr
Justor
Tae Sun
William A. Cox
Bisacn
Capitol
Giro Sud
Mever
MecKerhou
McKeon
Tod
Iby
Kieroen
Nust
Armstrong
Political Pointr: ex Senator Lovelach declines statewide bid
Ex Senator Lovelach of Peru declines candidacy for secretary of the state nave as political busi ness shifts. Trepabiican senators plan a cayoun to discuss proposed state actions, while Thos B Milliken of New Casula seeks the post of state bank examiner. State auditor appoints Clark, then rival for Wayne township treasurer, with J E Goff contesting Clark’s election citing alleged inmate unrest.
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Lovelach
Peru
Nsnave
Injerasy
B. Milliken
New Casula
Odd Bird Show Delivers Wacky Indiana Fair Highlights
At the Tomlinson ball display crowds watch Billy the dog-tail monkey fail to charm two peafowls while a dozen exotic birds from Mr. Kiepper’s exhibits charm the crowd. The English magpie and a nervous gludy creature, plus redbirds Nellie and another pair, entertain as hundreds of birds vie for attention.
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Billy
Tomlinson Ball
Bie
Amull
Jnbscco
Brazil
Theodore
Oswald
Ur. Kiepper
Indianapoliq
Neiliv
Tory Dvat
Sherre
Rowntry
Merelit Moorea
Vagio
Conant Tau
Canton
Bia
Opium and Drug Prices Rise Amid Turbulent Trade
A dated report notes a 25 percent rise in opium prices and a 30 cent increase in morphine as seasonality and shortages push costs higher. Turkey supplies most opium with China contributing a smaller share, while buyers face tight markets and syndicate-backed pricing amid global trade tensions.
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Turkey
Chapharoy
Aurytes
Mlaasce
Alvag
Industry
Aantoaplis
Lnterior
Amaral
War
Gen
Vasquez
Marice Adaires
Abreu
Forego
Gambling and saloon crackdown near West Indianapolis
Long local report details grand jury focus on saloon law violators and gamblers in the area. Officials announce enhanced scrutiny of disreputable resorts and gambling houses within county lines, with court actions and new dockets forming as prosecutions move forward.
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Ely
West Indianapo
Lele
Chinese plot to overthrow the dynasty and international tensions
A chaotic compilation of fragmented reports describes alleged plots to overthrow China’s government, British protests over apologies, and naval incidents. The records mention highbinders, British and Japanese actions, and diplomatic maneuvers around Hong Kong and Tokyo, alongside local political changes and various unrelated notices.
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Colon
Pawo Fort
Wadnestay
Jntish
Shot and arrest at courthouse crowd in 19th century town
A violent incident at the courthouse sparks panic as a man fires a weapon during a disturbance, wounds are reported but authorities intervene. The assailant, described as a wicked Indian or negro figure, is subdued and taken to the workhouse, with police and judge actions noted. Local officials discuss arrests, releases, and public order measures while other town items cover court actions, appointments, fines, and community notices.
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Judes Stubbs
Vinta
Diewile
Areralgood
Worey
iMberly
Yarlow
Iim
Mowitea
Firth
Tim
Mark
Train Elopes Couple Delays Wedding In Indiana
An engaged Indiana pair, Morse and Gerrade Batley, attempted to elope on a Champaign depot train toward Danville. Parents intervened as they prepared to board, leading to a public wedding ceremony performed by Win L. CNL ford later that evening in Indianapolis.
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Robart P. Mozee
J Mann
Blachy
University of
Tuer
Champalgon
Danville
Iedy
Trey
Win L. Cnlford
Mob Rescues Prisoner as Town Rises in Anger after Stabbing
In a tense scene near Marion County, Conrad stabs Motte saving a plan to abduct him. a mob pursues Conrad toward Lebston, but Hoover diverts the raid and relocates the prisoner to Lebanon jail. The article also notes broader regional violence with Armenian villages hit.
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Joe Conrad
Monsville
Marion County
Moe
Hoong Rengty
Conrad
Mott
Motte
So Farolly
Alwaye Borce
Baer
Stowe
Ted Bey
Toy Road
Lebston
Aldrebal Hoover
Lebanon
Hoover
Barried bin
Ja Jai
Brand Jury Acal
Missing Vessel Searched From Coast to Vancouver Island
A telegram from the treasury department reports the revenue cutter Huy has been ordered from San Francisco to cruise toward Vancouver Island to search for wreckage and possible survivors from the derelict vessel. Editor How FJ. Grant of the Postintelligence comments on the case.
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Sportle
Wash
Treasury Department
Ationg
San Francisco
Vancouver
FJ. Grant
Not the first storm to lash England and Dover
Fragmentary despatches report ongoing English storm damage. A Norwegian ship wrecked near Dover as gale conditions severed cables and flooded docks. In Norway and Brazil reports, government forces defeated rebels and executed or enlisted captured troops.
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England
Dover
Doverdocke
Northvingo
Salgedo
Lima
Explosion damages tenements in New York vicinity
A gun explosion on November 14 in New York wrecked three floors of an old frame building at 20 Market Street and damaged several tenements. The mob scene drew authorities and a board of health inquiry, with owners claiming malice and threats to demolish the structure. The event prompted safety reviews and potential action by local officials.
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Grand
Hoyt
Christown
New York
Ta'toual
Haltlaore
Wallat
Wednewlay
House
New Jareey
Cicero Seibert
Oreiman
Sixsh-sr
Louie
Seibert
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