Early Morning Fire Damages Several Stores
Fire at about 4:30 a.m. on Johnson street damaged Camp Electric Co., Hacker Piano Co., and Graves Millinery Co. Water caused most losses in the latter two, while the fire itself confined to the Electric Co. storeroom. A Camp Co. occupant was awakened by police. Fire departments from New Decatur and Decatur responded. insurance partly covers losses. Buildings owned by C. E. Malone.
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Camp Electric Co
Johnson Street
Camp Co
Hacker Piano Co
Graves Millinery Co
Electric Co
New
Decatur
C. E. Malone
Wty
Mystery of Ada Taylor unfolds in New York tale at Delite
Raffles, in private life, astonishes gangsters to rescue Ada Taylor. Dunbar assures Knickerbockers of quick niece return after a meeting with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle aboard the Olympic. Mrs Knickerbocker purchases frocks and flowers as hope rises for Marget’s safe homecoming.
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Raffles
Dunbar
Joseph
Ada Taylor
Mme. Yorska
Sarah Bernhardt
Florence Reed
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
New York
Mrs. Flaruserer
Margaret
Dudley Field Malone
Port of
Getty Oe
Olympic
Arthur’ Conan Doyle
Mrs Pankhurst Released After Hunger Strike
London reports Mrs. Pankhurst was freed today following a hunger strike she began after her arrest several days earlier.
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International News Service
London
Decatur to Let Bids for Major Paving Contract
Decatur will receive bids on July 21 for about 160 000 dollars of street improvements, one of the largest contracts in North Alabama. Officials say the project will nearly pave all major thoroughfares, despite opposition from some property owners. The plan, delayed by money-market concerns, has now matured and awaits bids.
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Decatur
North
Alabama
No Compromise Sought on Warburg and Jones Revival
President Wilson will not concede to a compromise with the Senate over confirming Warburg and Jones to the Federal Reserve Board. White House signals declined any deal to withdraw Warburg while keeping Jones. Senate questions and public testimony are anticipated as Hitchcock aims to publish Jones hearing details. Warburg’s Germany link complicates confirmation amid money-trust scrutiny.
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International News Service
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Warburg
Jones
Federal Reserve Board
White House
Banking and Currency Committee
Hitchcock
Germany
Kuhn Loeb
Money Trust
Successful Revival Ends at Austinville Church
A two week Baptist revival in Austinville concluded last night with many saved and 277 additions to the church, including 22 to be baptized Sunday at 3 PM near Austinville. A third plague death in New Orleans yesterday prompted a thorough health investigation into a possible new disease source.
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Baptist Church
Austinville
New Orleans
Voting Trust Dissolved for Southern Railway Stock
The Washington notice states the voting trust for Southern Railway Company stock, organized in 1894, is dissolved though trustees say the company’s financial strength and growth justify retaining some influence. They praise the railroad’s expansion from fragmented lines to a double tracked trunk line from Washington to Atlanta and urge continued provision of new capital.
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Washington
Southern Railway Company
Maine
Atlanta
Waeakes
Sista
Cees Action
Optimism vs Irregularities in Trade After Record Harvest
Despite strong crop reports an irregular business climate persists. Optimism grows that harvests of record crops will boost trade. Secretary McAdoo probes trench government complaints about customs agents abroad. It is claimed these agents overvalue French exports.
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McAdoo
Trench
Customs
Buttrey's July Sale Opens Next Monday
Buttrey announces a July dry goods sale starting next Monday with a heavy fall stock and New York purchases to make room for new arrivals. Patrons are urged to go early to get extraordinary inducements and the best value as sales begin.
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Buttrey
New York
Southern dairy inspection car to visit Decatur region
The Southern dairy inspection car will be in the Decaturs on July 14 for two hours from 10 to 12. The car, previously visited last year, aims to improve dairy products with expert guidance and on site advice for attendees.
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Decaturs
Louisville Lightning Storm Kills Farmer and Damages City
William A. Heckel a truck farmer was killed by lightning as a severe electrical storm swept Louisville Kentucky at six o clock last evening. Several persons were stunned trees were blown down all across the city wires were broken and car lines were tied up for hours due to the heavy rain and high winds.
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William A. Heckel
Louisville
Disappearance of Eloise Bennis and Beatrice Nelms Deepens
Atlanta reports a growing mystery in the disappearance of Mrs Eloise Bennis and Miss Beatrice Nelms. Victor Ennis, once engaged to Bennis, is linked to past divorce actions in Reno and says he last in Atlanta a year ago. Police in multiple cities search for the missing women while Mrs Nelms cites large payments made to Ennis.
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International News Service
Atanta
Eloise Bennis
Beatrice Nelms
Victor Ennis
Atlanta
Nelms
Ennis
Portland man named in disappearances located in city
Victor Ennis, linked to the disappearances of Mrs. Eloise Bennis and Beatrice Nelms of Atlanta, was found in Portland today and denied hearing from the women since arranging a Reno divorce for her eighteen months ago.
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International News Service
Portland
Ore
Victor Ennis
Eloise Bennis
Beatrice Nelms
Atlanta
Reno
Report on Legal Education Presented by Lawrence Lee
Montgomery July 11 The Alabama Bar Association opened with a report on legal education by Lawrence Lee of Montgomery. He recommended that law graduates must pass an examination before a competent committee prior to bar admission, instead of relying solely on a diploma.
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International News Service
Montgomery
Alabama Bar Association
Lawrence Lee
Mrs Carman Aids Her Own Defense In Bailey Carman Case
Nassau county officials uncover new evidence in the Bailey Carman case after a former Carman household worker reports a blue steel 38 caliber revolver at the home. Investigators also find 38 cartridges in the attic while Mrs Carman directs her defense from Minnealo jail, with affidavits prepared by George Levy submitted for her case.
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International News Service
New York
Nassau County
Bailey-Carman
Carman
Inquiry Finds Storstad at Fault For Empress of Ireland Disaster
The inquiry into the Empress of Ireland sinking on May 20 near the St. Lawrence found the collier Storstad responsible. Third Officer Lumquist and First Officer Tupener were blamed for misjudged helm and failing to summon the captain amid fog. Captain Anderson was criticized for Storstad’s command. The panel urged bulkhead closure in fog and at night and more liferafts. Tupener is singled out for negligent course changes.
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Quebec
St. Lawrence River
Storstad
Jacob Lumquist
Tupener
Lumquist
Anderson
Lord Murphy
England
Upton Sinclair's Fine of 15 Upheld in NYC Court
The court of general sessions confirmed Upton Sinclair's April sentence for disorderly conduct after he publicly rebuked John D. Rockefeller over the Colorado strike. Faced with a $5 fine or three days in the Tombs, Sinclair chose jail and began a hunger strike. His wife later paid the remaining fine.
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New York
Upton Sinclair
John D. Rockefeller
Colorado
Court of General Sessions
Sinclair
Statue of Victor Hugo Unveiled in Guernsey Ceremony
London reports the French government presents to the Victor Hugo Society and the statue is unveiled in Guernsey on Tuesday. French officials Victor Augagneur and Gauhtner attend alongside British officials Lord Beauchamp. Festivities include a banquet, town illumination, and torchlight processions with British and French sailors present.
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London
Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo Society
Guernsey
Victor Augagneur
M. Gauthner
Marine
Lord Beauchamp
Whiskey output decreases in Kentucky distilleries
Louisville July 11 The production of whiskey in Kentucky has fallen by 50 percent as half of the distillers joined an agreement to curb overproduction after five years of excess.
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International News Service
Louisville
Kentucky
Carranza Villa Conference Endorses Unified Command
The Carranza Villa agreement recognizes Carranza as first chief with full military authority and Villa as head of the northern division. Carranza to supply Villa. land reform for peons. church and state separation. party to hold convention after army victory. Villa gains a distinct land reform victory.
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International News Service
Torreon
Carranza
Villa
Carratan
Isaac
Mexico
Huerta
Alabama Farmers' Union Endorses Good Roads Days
A Birmingham session of the Alabama Farmers' Union adopted a resolution urging counties to back Good Roads Days set for August 13 and 14. The body represents over 100 000 farmers, with T J Kennedy as secretary presenting the measure.
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Decaturs
Birmingham
Alabama Farmers’ Union
Alabama
T. J. Kennedy
If the
Farmers’ Union
Hee. Sams
Unionists urgency voiced by Sir Bidson in Belfast
A Belfast report notes Sir Bidson urging Unionists to convert words into action as he declares the time has come for decisive steps in support of unionist goals.
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Non
Sir. Bidson
Belfast
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