Hitt Lumber Planer Burned At Falkville
Falkville Alabama July 3 The H H Hitt Lumber Company planing mill was totally destroyed by fire at noon today caused by friction in machinery Insurance will cover the loss estimated between 30000 and 40000 Fire also destroyed dry kilns and a cotton gin while the big saw mill and lumber yard were spared Dry lumber and dressed stock were lost and several operators narrowly escaped with their lives due to rapid flames Fire protection systems and trained crews helped prevent total destruction but the plant will be out of production for months until a new planer and machinery can be installed.
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Hitt Lumber Company
Falkville
Ala
H. H. Hitt Lumber Company
Ecbig
Hitt Company
Brantley Postmaster Defies Transfer Over Civil Service
Postmaster J. B. Johnson of Brantley Alabama refuses to relinquish his office to a Democrat successor. Johnson argues the Brantley post office moved to the fourth class list at midnight triggering civil service rules, complicating removal. The dispute draws wide local interest and could influence other postmasters facing similar pressure.
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Montgomery
J. 8. Johnson
Brantley
Ala
Arthur G. Fisk
San Francisco
Johnson
Civil Service
Alabama
United States
Brantley Hag
Feones Department
Et - General
Horn
John
Crenshaw County
Stabbing Fight Breaks Out at Gettysburg Hotel
Seven men were wounded in a dining room stabbing at the Gettysburg hotel during a brawl spurred by insults to Lincoln. The most seriously injured include Farber Mangin and Griffin, with state constabulary seeking suspects. A Camden, New Jersey man named W B Henry was later arrested.
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Gettysburg
Biie
Lincoln
Pennsylvania State Hospital
State Constabulary
Edward J. Carroll
Quartermaster Corps
Davi Farber
Butler
John D.mangin
Harrisburg
Malcolm Griffin
Bedford City
Carlos Suse
West Fairview
Hayder Renisbecker
Harry A. Root, Jr
Farber
Maugin
Griffith
Fen Minues
Carroll
W. B. Henry
Camden
N. J
Blue Ridge
Pickett
Meade
Lee
Sen Sadey Seraube Te Cotar
Army Officer Talks on Flag Signals at E Armory
Lieut Albert Goodwin U S A spoke to commissioned and non commissioned officers at E Armory last night about military flag signals. He is likely to visit the academy again next fall.
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ARMY
E” Armory
Albert Goodwin
Goodwin
Improvements at New Decatur Post Office Halted
Postmaster McMillan tightens office quarters and overhauls the surrounding area to raise the mail department walls with new kalso milling. Changes aim to speed mail handling and improve public service at the New Decatur post office.
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New Decatur
McMillan
Rehearsal of Choral Club at Oakland Park Tonight
The Decature Choral Club meets tonight at Oakland Park for the final rehearsal before the program tomorrow. All members are expected and arrangements are in place for a pleasant event.
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Oakland Park
Decature’ Choral Club
Decatur New Decatur Holiday Tomorrow Promises Big Saturday
Decatur New Decatur plans a holiday with a grand procession floats autos carriages and cash prizes for out of town contestants. Outdoor sports a barbecue dancing music fireworks and lights on Bank street and Second Avenue are planned with judges and prizes announced for Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties contestants.
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North Alabama
Bank Street
Second Avenue
Ala
Morgan
Limestone
Lawrence Counties
Premium list of prizes for best horses and produce
A long list of sponsors offers cash, goods, and prizes for top animals and farm outputs including best yearling colt, best two year old, top mares, harness horses, mares with colt, and superior crops like wheat oats alfalfa corn hay and tomatoes. Prizes include cash, feeds, clothing, tools, and household items from numerous local businesses.
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City National Bank
J. A. Nelson
Lynnvillle Mill & Elevator Co
Dixie
J. W. Bailey
Bank of Commerce
Morgan County National Bank
Odom Dry Goods Co
Sivley & Sandlin
A. Z. Bailey Grocery Co
Hughes & Tidwell Supply Co
L. W. Barton
Morgan Furniture Co
Sam Spielberger
Stinson Es
Hardals Bros
Weber
Lamar Impersonations Impress Senate Lobby Panel
Washington July 3 David Lamar Wall Street operator and once trusted by Russell Sage testified he impersonated Representative Palmer and Diordan in calls to financiers including Lewis Cass Yedard Paul Cravath and Robert Lovett He alleged Union Pacific books forged in 1901 totaling 82 million to bolster fortunes and said Boward Lauterbach could do great things in Washington The committee heard Cravath dispute Lamar's 82 million claim saying it was part of a smear to depress Union Pacific stock He amused and astonished the committee with his testimony and impersonations.
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Washington
David Lamar
Wall Street
Russell Sage
Senate Lobby Committee
Representative Palmer
Lewis Cass Yedard
Paul D. Cravath
Robert 5. Lovett
Edward Lauterbach
New York
Lama
Unionish Railroad
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
E. H. Harriman
Lamar
Paul D. Cravasth
Union Pacific
Boward Lauterbach
Ho Stout
State Examiner Public Accounts in Decatur
Judge Wilkinson of Montgomery, Alabama, the Examiner of Public Accounts, is at the Morgan County Courthouse examining the books of all county officers. He will stay several days and then report to the state department. county officers assist actively in the work.
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Judge Wilkinson
Montgomery
Alabama
Morgan County Court House
Logal Theatres Preview Fourth of July Programs
The Star and Delite theatres open tomorrow at 10 A.M. and 2 P.M. for a special Fourth program. The Star shows The Cheyenne Massacre and Hearty of the First Empire. Delite features Cabaret Comedy Co with blackface musical farces, plus an Indian feature.
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Star
Deliie Theatres
Masonic
Delite
Comedy Company
Promoted Clerk Receives Notable Promotion
A. J. Buchanan has been promoted within the department to a clerical post. The new role emphasizes careful work and dedication as part of the ongoing organizational changes.
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PE Fog
Akeget
Decatur
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W. Sandlin
Henry Lile
Trinity Ala
Ges. Russell
R. F.D
H A. McClellan
Flint
Hillsboro
W. J. St. John
Somerville
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B. EB. Davis
W.M. Booty
Hartselle
John R. Witt
Belle Mina
J. D. Wyker & Son
Crawford Clothing Co
Regal
Hay Owl Drug Co
Williamson & Echols
Echols Bros
Bailey and Pointer
Decatur Drug Co
Box Belle Camp
Daniel Drug Co
Wade
Brock & Spight Co
Peden-Ramage Hardware Co
Rndge
Hee Furniture Co
Davis Lamar
Lobby Investigation Committee
State Examiner
Logal Theatres
A. J. Buchanan Haageen
Ll. & N. Sapps
Hanan
Ema
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