Otis elevator inquiries signal rising southern building boom
Birmingham reports northern and southern inquiries for Otis elevators show a quickening in building operations. W D Hoffman southern manager notes improved activity after years of dullness, citing numerous new building inquiries as evidence of a coming upturn. He spoke during talks with architect William C Weston and builder Frederick Larkin.
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Birmingham
Otis
W. D. Hoffman
Southern
William C. Weston
Birmingham Railway, Light & Power Co
Frederick Larkin
Otis Company
Hoffman
Birmingham Iron Makers Book Large Pig Iron Orders
J C Maben president of Stoss Sheffield Steel and Iron Co says two big orders are booked soon One is for 50000 tons and the other for 25000 tons He expects a gradual improvement in market conditions and in pig iron demand He blames the past eight months on tight finances and believes clearer finances will lead to more forward contracting
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Birmingham
J. C. Maben
Stoss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Co
New York
Maben
War year to add half a billion to U S foreign trade
Edward E Pratt head of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce estimates that one year of war in Europe will raise U S foreign commerce by about 500 million dollars if the August increase persists through next August. The figure comes from a study of consular reports and orders for American manufacturers and products.
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Washington
Europe
United States
Edward E. Pratt
Bureau of Foreign and
Pratt
Congress Opens Busy Session After Recess in Georgia
Congress returns with new Georgia senator-elect sworn in to fill Bacon term. Rivers and harbors panel plans a large budget while public buildings aims to advance a big good roads appropriation of 25 000 dollars.
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House
Georgia
Bacon
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Public Buildings Committee
Wilson Opposes Inquiry Into Navy and Army Readiness
President Wilson today formally opposed Gardner's plan in Congress to investigate Army and Navy preparedness. The action marks a contentious clash over how to assess military readiness and national security.
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Wilson
International News Service
Washington
Wilon
Army
Navy
Repesentative Gardner
Massachusetts
Billion Dollar Congress Seeks Navy Build Up
Washington reports show the administration plans a leaner budget with fewer salary increases and about 25 million dollars less than last year. The naval program calls for two battleships six torpedo boats destroyers one oiler eleven gunboats and eight or more submarines totaling about 14.396 million dollars for the navy and 104.124 million for the army.
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International News Service
Washington
Congress
House
Medoo
Sesson
Treasury
Epr
ISIS
Navy
Army
Engraved visiting features guide departing travelers
Fragmentary lines reference engraved eaters or visitors and a daily follow motif as people leave town. чита
Coroners Jury Finds Bodrey Death At Unknown Hands
The coroner's jury ruled James Bodrey was killed by unknown person or persons after he was shot on Southern railway tracks last Saturday night. Two men are held for questioning and Les Scruggs has been bound over to testify, but no definite light has emerged yet.
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James Bodrey
Bodrey
Les Scruggs
Rodrey
War at Home: A Westerner's Grim View of Conflict
A Westerner recently returned from Europe calls war savage and horrible when it reaches home. He recalls a French reservist who, facing the danger of leaving a wife and five children, says it is better to be missed than hit, highlighting the personal dread of combat.
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Europe
Immortal Hope or the Future Life Explored
The sermon emphasizes immortality through God’s mercy as shown by Jesus redemption. It contrasts God’s forgiveness with human debt collection and urges mercy toward others to sustain happiness and future progress. It champions a lively, active hope grounded in a living Savior.
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St. John
God
Jesus
Stewart
Fire destroys Southern Sewer Pipe Co plant in Birmingham
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Southern Sewer Pipe Co plant at Twenty-eighth avenue and Twenty second street North Birmingham yesterday afternoon. Loss estimated at $100,000 with some insurance coverage. two hundred employees are left out of work.
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Birmingham
Southern Sewer Pipe Co
Twenty-eighth Avenue
Phone 46 and Subscribe for the Decatur Daily
A brief public appeal urges readers to call 46 for subscription information and details on obtaining the Decatur Daily. The notice highlights subscription options and contact methods for new readers.
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Sixth Avenue
New Decatur
Harry M. Woodruff
Decatur Daily Engraved Visiting Cards On Sale
Read Decatur Daily for engraved visiting cards in various styles and prices. This notice outlines available options to suit all tastes and budgets.
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Udr
Ards
Decaturs
Official Table Averages of the Sunday Schools of the Decaturs
The report lists weekly averages for Sunday schools in the Decaturs and is set for weekly publication starting Sunday December 6 1914. The document outlines attendance metrics and participation figures to be updated each week.
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Decaturs
Immortality and Faith In Early Christian Teachings
A sermon reflects on immortality through Christ and New Testament claims while contrasting pagan burial rites and Egyptian mummification. It cites St. Paul, Job, David, Abraham, and a British India native who embraced the gospel, highlighting missionary work and the cross.
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St. Paul
Christ
Hell
Mr. Terry
Heaven
John
God
Abraham
St. Paul’s
Jacobs
British India
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Lawrence
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Title Abstract Co., of
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Sherman Street
Pind Street
12Th Avenue
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Second Avenue
Lampkin Insurance & Realty Co
Lafayette St
C. Payne
J. A. Bunch
Telephone
Wagner
THE
Decaturs Daily
Magoe
Harcourte
Masonic Theatre
Iron Market
First Baptist
Central Baptist
Baptist South
South Town
Mary
Lasaras
Pyramide
Job
David
Malone Coal & Grain
Company, Inc
New Decatur, Alabama
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