Tragic fire inspires whistling alarm idea
A deadly fire in 1908 spurred inventor Wier Mesick to draft a five bow fire alarm using carbon dioxide to trigger a whistle when heat reaches 120 degrees. Demonstrations by C R Phillips of Beacon Device Co showcased a device that could warn entire communities and farms, potentially reducing future tragedy.
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Chis Yeauerdaye
Ty C R, Phillips
Beacon Device Co
North Tonawanda
Killipe
Two-Car Crash Blamed on Light Glare
A midnight two car collision near Salt Pool Liverpool sent 63 year old Benjamin Senior of Peametlville to St Joseph's Hospital in fair condition with possible injuries. His wife Minnie Senior 58 and Doris Virginia Morgan 25 were treated for bruises and released. Deputies said Morgan was blinded by oncoming headlights as cars operated in opposite directions. both cars were badly damaged and towed from the scene.
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Quenings
Lake Okwy
Benjamin Senior
Peametlville
Thas
St. Joseph's Hospital
Senior
Gacerener
Minnie Senior
Doris Virginia Morgan
Lynwood
Salt Pool
Liverpool
John Head
Nicholas Louise
Morgan
St Joseph's Hospital
World Federalists to Speak at English Speaking Union
William Andrews of the United World Federalists and Theodore Simonton of Cazenovia, prominent advocates, will speak at the English Speaking Union meeting at 8 15 P M Saturday. Dr W Freeman Galpin of Syracuse University will moderate with RK Dandon introducing. A forum follows with refreshments.
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William Andrews
United “World Federalists
Theodore Simonton
Cazenovia
World Federation
Thhe
Hhe
TWA
W. Freeman Galpin
History
Syracuse University
RK. W.dandon
Wl. Bee
Four Candidates Honor Dr Paul Mayo Paine on Birthday
A garbled account recalls Dr Paul Mayo Paine's birthday and hints at four possible vocations or roles linked to his career. It mentions his Pennsylvania origins, education at a Bethlehem university, a civil engineering degree, and service in Spain in 1898. The text connects him to Syracuse and a history in writing and culture, with references to wartime service and various places.
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Paul Mayo Paine
Arscore
Syracuse
Roy
Pa Paine
High University
Bethlehem
Spain
Vergy Victorie
Paine
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