Costly Blaze at Florence Racks Up Heavy Losses
A noon Tuesday fire in Florence Alabama destroyed two buildings owned by Mrs George Young the R L estate and the third floor of Lucas building along with the home exchange offices on the Bliss building causing about 75000 in damage. Fire lines broke down cutting off the citys telephone service and help was sent from Sheffield and Decatur. Losses include Lucas wholesale and part retail stock 35000 with 14500 insurance Smith Bros stock 5000 insured 2000 Bell Telephone Company 25000 with unknown insurance Sloan Bros groceries in basement 1500 insured 1000 Young buildings 15000 insured 3000 Price Hill Grocery stock 2500 insured 2000 Florence Brass Band instruments and equipment uninsured.
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Florence
Ala
George Young
R. L
Lucas
Home Exchange
Bliss
Sheffield
Lucag
Smith Bros
Bell
Telephone Company
Sloan Bros
Young
Inrance
Price & Hill Grocery
Florence Brass Band
Blue Law Tightens Its Grip In Pass Christian Mississippi
Pass Christian Mississippi reports widespread Sunday closures as blue laws ban open grocery stores fruit stands and moving picture shows. Officials insist no doors will be open for certain businesses yet details on other lines remain unclear and merchants await guidance.
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Pass Christian
Harrison County
Mississippi
Pay Your Poll Tax Before February 1
The notice urges residents to pay their poll tax by February 1 to preserve the right to vote in any election this year. It emphasizes compliance to maintain eligibility and avoid disqualification.
Disfranchisement Tied to Poll Tax Payment Deadline
A historical note explains disfranchisement as the penalty for not paying poll tax before February first, outlining the linkage between tax compliance and voting rights.
Great Fig Farm for Baldwin County in Summerdale
Baldwin county prepares a large Celeste fig orchard on the Cudahy tract north of Summerdale. John R. Cudahy of Chicago leads a 30 day planting plan for 240 acres, with 67 acres set for fig trees. A canning plant and worker housing will accompany the operation.
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Summerdale
Ala
Baldwin County
Cudahy
Robertsdale Road
John R. Cudahy
Chicago
Ife
Carmody
Mr. Cudahy
Glen St. Mary
Florida
John Cudahy
Alabama Tobacco Company
Merchant at the Pass Proves to Be Easy Mark
In Pass Christian Mississippi on January 29 a Greek merchant B Moses reported losing 4 90 to a stranger who passed a five dollar bill and received change for a one dollar note. The swindler fled to the southbound train No 1 at the depot before the loss was noticed.
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Christian
Biloxi
Moses
Davis Avenue
Garner threatens to demand investigation in oil case
Representative Garner of Texas warned of a Congressional probe if the Department of Justice does not pursue prosecutions of Standard Oil officials indicted in Texas. He said he would act once the Texas grand jury adjourns and questioned why District Attorney Attwell would drop the cases or what influence the attorney general may have had.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congressional
Department of Justice
Attwell
Ban on Elongated Hat Pins Proposed in Massachusetts
Boston January 29 Associated Press reports a legislative committee urges a law making it a misdemeanor for a woman to permit the pointed end of a hat pin to protrude more than half an inch from her hat unless covered. Debate notes fear of weaponized pins versus self defense needs.
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Associated Press
Boston
Aeronaut's Narrow Escape On Mount Wilson Peak
Los Angeles January 29 Tom McLain an aeronaut escaped death when his balloon struck Mount Wilson's summit at 5 000 feet throwing him onto rocks below the crest He was assisting in taking panoramic pictures from a captive balloon when the leash slipped and the balloon leaped upward with McLain dangling in the web site.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Tom McLain
Mount Wilson
McLain
State Rests in Reeves Case in Mississippi Trial
In Gulfport Mississippi on January 29 former state auditor E J Smith testified in the Reeves embezzlement trial. He described Reeves presenting a May 1911 privilege tax report showing a $4752.38 shortage and receiving a receipt. Other witnesses related to the Reeves office details of deposits and access to accounts.
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Gulfport
Mias
E. J. Smith
Mississippi
William Reeves, Jr
Harrison County
Smith
Reeves
Jackson
C. J. Moore
J. W. Hagan
Hugh McManus
Hagan
McManus
Bank of Commerce
State Bank of Gulfport
E.J. Smith
Noel
Chancery
Hewes
Scout Aeroplanes Must Be Most Perfect
Washington on January 29 announced strict scout aeroplane requirements for army use. Aircraft must have chrome steel armor for aviators and engines, meet ordnance tests, reach 2000 feet in ten minutes, carry 450 pounds plus four hours of fuel, assemble in one hour by six men, and maintain speeds between 38 and at least 65 miles per hour. The engine should allow solo flight without assistance and perform a precision figure eight over 500 by 250 yards without altitude loss beyond 100 feet.
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Washington
Signal Corps of the Army
River and Harbor Bill Passes House With $40.8 Million
The House approved the river and harbor appropriation bill totaling 40.8 million dollars after days of debate. Representative Moore failed to add Delaware River improvements to Philadelphia to the bill while Representative Callaway opposed the measure. A motion to recommit to cap Atlantic Intracoastal Canal outlays failed 82 to 160.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Moore
Delaware River
Philadelphia
Callaway
Controversy Over Letter in Reeves Shortage Case
The defense questioned a letter from Reeves as former Auditor Smith testified the $9,000 shortage was paid after Reeves learned of it. Bondsmen at Bank of Commerce allegedly issued a $15,000 note to cover the deficit. Judge Barrett overruled the objection to this testimony.
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Reeves
Smith
B. B. Williams
Bank of Commerce
Barrett
T. W. Milner
Charles Hewes
Brilliant Ball for Gulfport sets two-state cotillion
Governors Hall of Louisiana and Brewer of Mississippi plan to attend a mid winter cotillion February 16 at the Great Southern Motel Gulfport with staffs and state officers. Prominent New Orleans Baton Rouge figures and Mississippi coast elites expected. military presence possible with Gulf Coast Military Academy students in uniform. A two state social event aimed at strengthening ties between Louisiana and Mississippi.
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Gulfport
Miss
Great Southern
Hall
Louisiana
Brewer
Mississippi
Baton Rouge
Jackson
New Orleans
Mississippi Coast
Gulf Coast Military Academy
Kidnapping Charges Against Two Officers
Montgomy Alabama January 29 Two town officials named Town Marshal Lawrence and Jailer Dutton arrested on kidnapping warrants after nine men were taken into custody for gambling on the Chattahoochee river bank below the high water mark. Warrant says Alabama Georgia line ends at mean water and rest of river is Georgia territory. Both posted bond.
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Montgomery
Ale
Chattahoochee
Lawrence
Dutton
Girard
Ala
Alabama
Georgia
Lima Bread Famine as City Strikes Hit Bakers
Lima Peru faced a bread shortage after all bakers joined a general strike of factory workers and other employees that began earlier in January. The situation left the capital largely without bread on Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Lima
Peru
Royal Germetuer Promises Quick Health Restoration
King's Royal Germetuer is advertised as a universal cure killing disease germs. It claims rapid relief, urges readers to take it for stomach issues, nerves, skin, rheumatism, and more, with a $1 bottle guarantee and home treatment booklet. Sold in Mobile via Van Antwerp Drug Co and Ellis-Lillybeck Drug manufacturers.
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Royal
Ellis-Lillybeck Drug
Mobile
van Antwerp Drag Co
Daup
Royal Streets
Abbott Bros
van Antwerp Drug CO
Asa
Abbott Bros. CO
Chicago
Ill
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Adrian
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Harry Horloock
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Ballweg
Dauphin St
Baldwin
South Alabama
Garner
MT. Wilson
Jor
Cascade Pure Whisky
GEO. A. Dickel & CO
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Nashville
Tenn
Richard Liquor CO
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Lega
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Park
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