Baker safety device patented and tested for automatic train stop
Norman Saker of Tangley Manufacturing claims a life saving device to stop trains automatically at block signals. It aims to reduce wrecks when engineers miss signals, with trials potentially by Union Pacific and interest from New Haven. Prices and deployment have fluctuated as railroad safety plans evolve.
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Mellen
New Haven Railroad
Norman Saker
Tangley Manufacturing Company
New England
New York City
Baker
Union Pacific Railroad
New Haven Road
Grand Rapids Men Killed In Auto Spill
Two prominent Grand Rapids businessmen died and a third man was seriously injured when their automobile overturned on Reed's Lake boulevard in East Grand Rapids late last night. Victims were Wm. Ny. Volt, president of a Grand Rapids manufacturing firm, and George W. Brandt, president of a local brewery. Kustave Kusterer, a saloon keeper, sustained injuries.
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Associated Press
Grand Rapids
Mich
Reed's Lake Boulevard
East
Wm. Ny. Volt
George W. Brandt
Kustave
Kusterer
Red Cross Opens Annual War Relief Meeting in Washington
The American National Red Cross opened its tenth annual meeting with President Wilson presiding. Delegates heard reviews of relief work and future needs amid extensive discussion of European war aid. Reports showed 180 surgeons and nurses already sent to Europe with more supplies and personnel urgently required.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
American National Red Cross Society
Wilson
Lansing
State Department
Internaional Relief Board
China
Japan
Mexico
Balkang
Konia
Ted Cross
Calla
Europe
Red Cross
Vbiuny
Washington
Wr. Gorgas
Army
War Relief Board
Mabel Boardman
National Relief ‘Board
Coat Suit Skirt Dress and Fur Days Sale at Our Store
The store highlights a three day sale Thursday through Saturday featuring coats suits skirts and dresses in an extensive range of fabrics. Bold reductions promise sensational value and prompt selection of the newest fashions for the event.
Selection of Plush and Lamb Coats in Deep Discount
A sale list details numerous coats with plush collars and fur trim, including Coats One Black Plush, Salt's Plush variations, Genuine Baby Lamb models, and Zibeline pieces. Prices drop from values around 10 to 50 dollars to new sale prices, highlighting lengths from 5 to 52 inches and noting fur and trim features.
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Salt
Fall 1914 Ladies Coat Sale Highlights Major Reductions
Seventy five women’s tailored suits from this fall’s 1914 styles offered at 13.75. Fifty suits from this season’s correct materials priced 9.75. Numerous coats listed with deep discounts from 22.50 to 40.00, many trimmed with fur, velvet, or martens. Sale emphasizes clearing stock before next season.
Skirts on Sale With Broadcloths Silks and Gabardines
Dozens of skirt styles in new materials and cuts are offered in a sale. Prices drop from 16.50 to 9.25 for black silk moire and from 15.00 to 9.00 for redingote styled broadcloth. Multiple fabrics including navy blue serge and gabardine feature discounted tags and bunked trims.
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Muscatine
Ally
Signal—Motion
C. Cadle
Neidig's Book Store
East Second
Ficken Furniture & Rug Co
Coats
Delft
McCormery Goods Co
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