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Americans Carry Millions in Life Insurance Polices
A survey shows 187 Americans hold life policies worth 3 million dollars or more. Rodman Wanamaker leads with 7.5 million, Babe Ruth and Adolph Zukor each at 5 million, and Joseph M. Schenck at 4.25 million. Others in the 2 million, 1 million ranges include Glenn Swanson, John Barrymore, Clarence Mackay, Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Will Rogers, and Norma Talmadge's husband. Forty five New Yorkers are among those carrying large policies.
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Rodman Wanamaker
New York
Babe Ruth
Frederick G. Banting
Toronto
Adolph Zukor
Glenn Swanson
John Barryture
Clarence Mackay
Postal Telegraph Company
Charlie Chapin
Mary Pickford
Douglas Fairbanks
Will Rogers
Joseph M. Schenck
Norma Talmadge