Explosion Of Powder Destroys Decatur Block In Fire
Fire swept the south side of Decatur Alabama at six this morning destroying six brick stores and damaging Kinney Bros hardware. A 10 pound powder blast blew out walls injuring Mrs. Nesbit and raining glass fragments on bystanders. Losses exceed 100000 with only partial insurance. six buildings burned or damaged, area to be rebuilt with contractors already on site.
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Decatur
Ala
Bros. Hardware
Kinney
Kinney Bros
Bank Street
W. J. Nesbit
Collier & Son, Hardware
W. B. Skeess
A.A. Bloward
J. L. Brock
English & Lay
Hardher
W. J. Nesbitt & Co
J.W. Bailey
Kinney Bros. Hardware
W. A. Raney
P. P. McGough
Free Trial of Dr Rice Rupture Cure
Free to the ruptured readers offers a home rupture cure without pain or operation. Dr W S Rice and M K Lyman endorse the method and provide a prepaid free trial by mail from Adams New York. Testimonies claim rapid relief and lasting cure, urging immediate written request today.
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Oldana
Ry Tee
Rice
M. K. Lyman
Delray
Tome
Sarin
W. S. Tilce
Main St
Adams
N.Y
Campaign Speakers Clash In Alabama County Race
In Birmingham on February 2 special dispatches report Morgan and Johnston campaign managers scheduling joint appearances with overlapping venues. Hugh Morrow spoke for Morgan in Lewisburg with Blackburn and Shugart for Johnston also present, while Altman backed Shelley. Upcoming talks are set for Bessemer East Lake Avon Dale Brookside Polis and other towns with potential joint meetings if time is divided. The week shapes up as a heated, lively county political contest.
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Hey
Morgan
Johnston
Birmingham
Als
Lewisburg
Hugh Morrow
Senator Morgan
Felix Blackburn
John T. Shugart
J. J. Altman
General Shelley
Bessemer
W. H. Denson
C. B. Powell
East Lake
C. P. Beddow
W. C. Ward
Avondale
W H. Denson
Brookside
Joan T. Shufart
Polos
G. B. Burkhalter
Morgan Craters
Morgan Projected to Win Big in Alabama Senate Race
Captain Frank S. White, chair of the Morgan campaign, writes that by the next legislature Morgan will command at least three fourths of the Democratic caucus. He notes favorable signs for re election and reports Morgan dominates Lawrence and Lauderdale counties with Morgan clubs forming despite Governor Johnston’s influence.
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Morgan
White
Huntsville
Ala
Frank
Morgan State Campaign Committee
Mint
Lawrence
Lauderdale
Tawrence
Wanderdale
Morgan Club
Johnston
Montgomery Address Praises Industry Yet Sees Atlanta Lead
George C. Smith president of the Western railway spoke at the Montgomery Commercial and Industrial Association on manufacturing industries. He said Montgomery must develop from within and noted Atlanta’s aggressive advertising and proximity to coal and iron centers give it advantages. He warned Montgomery will not be Atlanta but urged local capital to harness resources for future growth.
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George C. Smith
Industrial Association
Montgomery
Ala
Western Railway
Commercial and Industrial Association
Mer. Smith
Atlanta
Wheeler May Run in Alabama Governor Race
General Wheeler expected back from the Philippines may announce a gubernatorial bid upon return. The report notes strong support networks in Montgomery and Huntsville and suggests a possible contest against Governor Johnston and Senator Morgan amid ongoing primary disputes and new election-law provisions.
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Wheeler
Alabama
Woman May Lose Her Feet After Freezing in Box Car
An unnamed white woman, described as of loose character, froze in an empty Piedmont area box car near Anniston Alabama on Sunday night. Found unconscious Monday, doctors fear amputation of one or both feet if she survives.
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Anniston
Ala
Piedmont
Funeral of Mrs Williams in Opelika
Opelika Alabama February 20 Special Mrs Wilson Williams formerly of Opelika but living in Atlanta died there Sunday and her remains were interred here yesterday She was widow of Hon Wilson Williams second probate judge of this county and was a woman of prominence A large concourse attended the funeral services Kearsarge placed in commission at Newport News February 20 Captain W M Folger assumed command of the battleship
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Anniston
Ala
Frank Reeves
Birmingham
W. J. Fruittleher
Sixth Avenue
KE. Willoughby
Pratt City
Graham
Tfuntaine
Metla Ellington
W. W. Ebington
Atlanta
A. R. Steele
J. D. Steele
Cumberland -Presbyterian Church
Corinth
Miss
McCrary
Auntsville
Archie McCrary
Newmarket
Alex Reed
Williams
Opelika Ala
Wilson Williams
Opelika
Wilson Willkama
Kearsage
Newport News
Kearsarge
Newport Ship Building and Dry Dock Company
W. M. Folger
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