Fire Prevention Week Marks Anniversary of Chicago Fire
Fire Prevention Week commemorates the 1911 inauguration of Fire Prevention Day. The campaign spread nationwide under the National Board of Fire Underwriters with help from chambers, fire chiefs, insurers, and civic groups. Presidents since Harding have proclaimed the annual week around October 9 to honor the Chicago fire and promote fire safety year round.
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Chicago
United States
Fire Marshals’ Association of North America
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Chamber of Commerce of the
National Fire Protection Association
National Association of Credit Men
Chambers of Commerce
Thos
Railroads Emphasize Fire Prevention Week Campaign
Railroads push safety and fire prevention as trains modernize to meet rapid changes. The St Louis San Francisco Railway reports Fire Prevention Week October 6–12 with posters in shops yards and roundhouses. Supervisors urge guarding against carelessness and improper heating and electrical installations, plus training on extinguishing equipment and brisk cleanups.
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St. Louis San Francisco Railway Company
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Varius
Eir
Do Not Smoke In Bed During Fire Prevention Week
A western town fire caused by smoking in bed destroyed a hotel and several businesses, with a total loss of 50000. The notice urges fire safety, especially during Fire Prevention Week October 6 12, and warns smokers to avoid beds, dispose of matches, and use ashtrays. It cites national losses from careless smoking and highlights railroads and industries aiding safety campaigns.
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America
Carlessness
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Proclamation for Fire Prevention Issued in Elyria
Elyria prepares for its annual Fire Prevention Week from October 6 to 13 following a chamber committee meeting and a mayoral proclamation by W. H. Vanoster. Fire Chief Bates urged no fires during the week and announced inspections of local buildings by uniformed firemen to reduce hazards.
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Elyria
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
W. X. Bates
Elyrians
Bates
Fire Department
Chamber of Commerce
Stoves Close To Wall Pose Fire Hazard
Fire safety notice warns stoves furnaces and heating pipes placed near walls cause nearly 20 million dollars in U.S. damage yearly. Authorities urge moving equipment away from walls or insulating surfaces and covering with noncombustible material. Warns against thawing frozen pipes with flame. use cotton wrap and hot water.
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United States
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Woodrow Wilson
Warren G. Harding
Railroads For Prevention
Geo. R. Allen & Son
Lorain County Bank
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N. F. Kelling Co
Kolinski & Standen
Elyria Sav
A. James Fenner
Garford Ave
the Gas Company
Karl W. Plocher
Lorain County Bank Bldg
Howard B. Somers
Tr. Bidg
A. H. Waters
Middle Ave
H. Heidrich Ins
C. L. Sotherdon & Son
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