Burning Millions in United States Fire Losses
The article warns that annual U S fire losses exceed 250 million dollars with further costs in fire department upkeep and insurance. It argues for personal responsibility and better home fire prevention practices amid alarming statistics from 1915 and 1916. It cites common risks such as gasoline handling, matches, and cluttered storage, urging readers to adopt precautions and cover damages caused by their carelessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Robinson
United States
Pennsylvania
New York City
Hughes Discussed The Tariff In Pittsburgh
Charles E Hughes spent Sept in Pittsburgh addressing thousands of workers on tariff policy. He spoke at Homestead Steel plant and at the Pittsburgh Exposition music hall, pressing protectionist aims and critiquing administration policies while noting Republican and Progressive leaders on the platform. He claimed GOP unity and a sane progressive stance for the new century.
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Pittsburgh
Charles E. Hughes
Pennsylvania
Hughes
Homestead
Europe
United States
Administration For Progress and Business
Cleveland
Oliver and Penrose
William Flynn
Alexander P. Moore
Fire loss condemned as waste by owner statements
Cast fire owners are compelled to cover extinguishing costs including water, salaries, and apparatus rental. The speaker urges recognition that fire loss is needless waste, noting Europe’s long standing awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Wilson plans bold political push after nomination speech
President Wilson will address Young Men's Democratic clubs at Shadow Lawn in Long Branch on Saturday, speaking on issues without gloves as he outlines political plans. A 2,000-strong Democratic youth delegation is expected, with further speeches likely in New York state amid rising Democratic optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
N. J
Charles E. Hughes
Wilos
Shadow Lawn
Mexico
Wilson
New York State
McCormick
Samuel Seabury
New York
Chicago
Greek battleship Hydra joins Allied fleet in med area
London reports that the Greek battleship Hydra has joined the Allied fleet. An unconfirmed dispatch suggests that Greek battleships Spetsai and Psara and four Greek destroyers may also have joined the Anglo French forces under Vice Admiral du Fournet in the Mediterranean.
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HYDRA
London
Reuter
Athens
Spetsai
Psara
du Fournet
Mediterranean
Remedy advertising copy for respiratory ailments
An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a reliable remedy for coughs colds hay fever asthma bronchitis and bronchial irritation. It claims to stop racking coughs heal raw inflamed membranes loosen phlegm and ease wheezing and is offered for sale by Mann Drug Company.
Belgium Builds Institute to Rehabilitate Wounded Soldiers
Paris dispatch reports at Port Billet near Paris the Belgian Military Institute uses seven or eight new instruments to measure and guide the rehabilitation of 1500 wounded Belgians from the Yser campaign. The program covers architecture painting carpentry and many trades plus a pioneering school preparing men for government posts after the war.
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Port Billet
France
Belgium
Germany
Paris
Rouen
the Yser
Nyms
Chalmers 3400 Celebrates One Year Of Happy Miles
A year after the 3400 rpm Chalmers debut, 50 million miles of use are cited. The company marked its birthday with a party and announced plans to keep production strong into the next year. Priced at $1090 in Detroit, the car is pitched as not obsolete for the spring.
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Belgium
France
R.p.m.chalmers
R. P.m. Chalmers
Chalmers
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Mac
R. P. m. Chalmers
Detroit
J. W. Welborn
J. A. Hart Drug Co
Wachovia Bank
Wescott Roberson, Coimn
W. C. Idol
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