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Destructive Monday Fire Hits Alliance Block
A major blaze at the Rumer block in Alliance destroyed the ground floor housing B F Lockwood furniture and Crystal moving picture theatre. The basement origin remains unclear with surrounding shops including Burroughs and Schellak and Dr Hand sustaining significant losses. insured portions tied to W D Rumer and Lockwood stock.
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Alliance
Rumer
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B. F. Lockwood Furniture Store
Crystal Moving Picture Theatre
Whelan Opera House
Alliance Shoe
Famous
Clothing Co