Insurance laws urged to curb arson and cut premiums
At the Alabama Underwriters convention President R A Brown warned that Alabama’s arson law enforcement is weak and insurance losses drive high rates. He urged enacting Dr F Green’s North Carolina style bills to create an equipped insurance department and enforce incendiary laws for lower premiums statewide.
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Alabama
North Carolina
Brown
Senate
F. Green
South
Commonwealth
Question: Is a black lady ever a white slave
A provocative exchange appears in two Alabama papers with a bold line about race and law. The Aniston Star poses the question and the Talladega Daily Home responds with a quip about blue laws.
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Anniston Star
Talledega Daily
Navy Secretary Daniels Eyes Submarine Study
Rumors say Secretary Daniels doubts current U S submarine types and will order an investigation. The best information suggests he believes a successful submarine must have achievements beyond the capacity to stay fully submerged.
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Navy
Daniels
Thirty Photoplay Defines Signal Not Price
A Star theatre showing last night presented a photoplay titled Thirty which centers on the telegraph signal for good night rather than a monetary amount. The feature is described as a newspaper affair aimed at informing the public.
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Star Theatre
Howard College Leeds Birmingham Starts Journalism Courses
The bulletin notes that Howard College in Birmingham will begin giving journalism courses next session. It mentions compulsory year structures and points to Mercury Banner as a state publication involved in the rollout.
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Howard Colleo
Birmingham
Mercury
Unclear Fragment Sparks Speculation on Zeppelin Raid
A fragmented line hints at a wartime reference to a zeppelin raid and lingering zest or energy from past events. The garbled text mentions a last zeppelin raid and a cryptic refusal or counterpoint, leaving the overall meaning unsettled.
Deacon Considerations Mention Emi Then Take a Ghiasice
Fragmentary note references a deacon seeking to emi and a phrase take a F Ghiasice, yielding unclear context and no definite event or outcome.
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Frohman
Legislature Considers Action Aimed at Firebug
The legislature weighs measures to crack down on a firebug linked to recent blazes. Lawmakers eye stricter penalties and faster response to incendiary incidents, signaling a coordinated effort to curb arson and protect communities.
Napoleon in Modern Times Question
The fragment ponders what Napoleon Bonaparte might think if he lived today, implying a speculative look at modern events and changes through the lens of a historic figure.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
The Man Who Saves Five Hundred Dollars
A reflectively framed piece argues true success lies in saving, not earning, emphasizing the proportion of income set aside to protect a man and his family. It stresses disciplined thrift as a mark of sound character and stable future prospects.
Chautauqua May Not Return Next Year Says Organizer
Indications suggest the Chautauqua may not be held here next year due to financial losses for Venture. Yet this year's event connected the community with the outside world, providing educational and uplifting experiences, and public citizens are urged to ensure Decatur remains a permanent Chautauqua town.
Nebraskan Brought to Port After Puncture Risks to Ship
The Nebraskan was brought to port through a puncture. It is likely that Mr. Bryan will be able to do as much for the ship of state if it is torpedoed.
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Bryan
Abe
Ship of State
Allies Question Purpose of the El in Dardenelle
The fragment hints at Allied interrogation about the term el in Dardenelle. It remains unclear who is being questioned or what specific clarification is sought. Further readable context is needed to identify the principal party or event involved.
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Dardenelle
French Push in Argonne and Lorette Fronts Amid Fresh Attacks
International News Service reports German forces halted counter attacks briefly and bombarded Notre Dame De Lorette for 12 hours to dislodge French trenches. Despite shelling, French gains east of Aix Noulette Souchez. Renewed drives in the Argonne forest seize a German trench at Fontaine Madame. Ferocious battle continues near Arras Le Basse Souchez Lorétte hills, aiming to seize Lent and its key highways and rail lines.
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International News Service
Paris
Notre Dame de Lorette
War Office
Aix Noulette
Souchez
Argonne Forest
Fontaine Madame
Arras
le Basse
Lorétte Hills
Lent
Tax Collectors Sale in Morgan County Alabama 1915 list
The Morgan County tax sale lists numerous parcels to be sold under a 1915 decree by Judge State Court. It names buyers and parcels with block lot references and tax costs at the June 21 1915 sale at the Decatur County Courthouse doors, with many parcels described and prices noted.
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Alabana
Regan County
State Court of
Morgan County
Chas. C. Robertson
Court House
Said County
Henry Alexander
Griffin
Eliza Brown
Cdl
H. & Prt
Black
BR. A. Bacon
Vine
Ella S. Dowd
M. EB. Linehan
Nantile T. Long
R. R. Add
Austinville
R. R.add
Gibbs Add
Decatur
Ala
H. F. Lyle
New Decatur
Alabama
Brewer
Hartselle
J. Russell
N.E
S.E
Barcliff
J. M. Wray
J. P. M. Woodall
Jno. Gurley
Russians Capture Treasure at Van State Telegram
Petrograd reports the Russian army seized twenty six guns, vast ammunition and provisions, and all government treasure from the Van stronghold in Armenia. The Turks retreat as Russian forces advance, with additional Armenian gains noted.
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Van
Armentia
International
Petrograd
Armenia
Mattoocks Finds Remarkable Double Egg in Hen House
H. Mattocks reports a freak egg found yesterday a double egg unusual in form. The outer shell, goose egg sized, is broken while the inner egg remains intact. The shell interior held albumen and yolk, indicating two eggs formed one inside the other.
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T. H. Mattocks
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Decaturs Daily
Aee
D. Harkreader
M. Bloodworth
City Editor
Alabama Underwriters Association
R. A. Brown
Land
Ares
Barnhalt
Central National Bank
HERGE
Dillehay. Bros. and Pruitt-Dillehay Drug Company
G.H. Ryan
S.B
N.W
NE. Cor
Mahala Strain
Nina Tate
Orr
Rob
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W. E. Harper E
E. M.russell
Sex
S. E. Russell
Nwi
Erwin Rayburn
H. Add. Hartselle
J. F. Washington
S. B
N. E
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William Curtis Bailey
Mary Féhney
H. & Lot
Flint
Her. Thompson
F. Chapman
Walter Johnson
Mose McClendon
A. BE. McClure
Walter
G.W. Walter
A. B. Tucker
Lot H
Sf Cor
Cope
R. BR
H & Lot
Etta B. Rainey
H’s & It
Fronting Pond St. Rd
W. W. Rainey
P. J. Edwards
L. Bréwer
N. D
Canal St
Early Lee
Cd) Est—H. & Lot
Echols and Falk
Echols & Falk
Ida C. Lewis
H. A. Moore
Lot
M. R. Murray
Moses Puterbough
W. T. Robertson
N. W. Vought
N.D
B. F. Kendrick
R. H. ‘Wolcott—H
C. E. Humphrey
C. C. Robertson
Jep Jones
8Th Ave
Walker
Second Avenue
New Decatur No
Bulding
Moulton St
J. W. Fraha
11Th Avenue
EB. H. Allison
J. K. Walker
Brownsville
Tenn
Courtland Road
Decaturs
Nelson Trimble
Wilder Place
T. Mattocks
Ege
Morgan Co
Nat'l Bank
Moffett Medicine Co
Lonel Snemy
Yrede Ark
St. Louis
the Gem Shoe Shop
W. Church St
Decatur, A
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
Newark
M. J
First
W. A. Bibb & Son
Morgan County National Bank
E.C. Payne Lumber Co
New Decatur, Ala
G. A. Hoff
WH. E. Skeggs
A. Bloodworth
A. H. Hoff
Albert Mitchell
Masonic Theatre
C.H. Gofort
Harry J. Frahn
First National Bank
Nashville, Tenn
Decatur Navigation Co
Guntersville
Bank Street
Bank ST
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