Cost of roof fires 23.8 million yearly in U S cities bar wooden shingles
The study shows annual roof fire costs reach 23.809 million with 1916 to 1921 data. Fires stem from sparks and embers on inflammable roofs, prompting campaigns in Indianapolis and Cincinnati to ban wooden shingles and push fire resistant roofing. Despite large populations and losses, campaigns cut roof fire figures and costs in subsequent years. Major cities New York and Chicago lead in incidents but Indianapolis shows notable declines after its program.
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Indianapolis Fire Loss Spurs Roof Reform Push
A city ordinance in Indianapolis proposed eliminating wooden shingle roofs within eight years to curb fire losses exceeding 300000 and rising maintenance costs near a million annually. The plan cites rising fire alarms, growing annual fires, and compares weights and insurance rates for various roofing materials across many states and cities.
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O'Brien
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Indianangelis
Delaware Senate Hosts Potomac Cruise for State Society
Senator Dupont of Delaware will host the Delaware State Society on June 13 and 14 with a cruise down the Potomac aboard his yacht The Teeh. A river picnic will be featured and the last meeting was at Senator Ball’s home as Delaware senators show strong interest in society affairs.
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Delaware
Potomac
Senator Ball
ThreeStory Brick Building on New York Ave Seeks 17000
A three story brick building on New York Avenue offers good frontage and depth with a asking price of 17000 dollars. The listing highlights solid frontage and substantial depth for potential buyers seeking commercial or mixed use space.
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New York Ave
Realty group plans water and land tours at Frisco convention
Capital Realtors and Frisco Bay Realtors host an annual convention featuring a morning boat excursion around San Francisco Bay to Alameda and Marin counties with an alternate motor tour for landbound visitors. The trip highlights the Golden Gate crossing and historic sites, reflecting the harbor’s size and activity.
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Asbury Park
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Alameda
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Golden Gate
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Gove
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America
Golden Gate ‘Park
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Asbury Park Summer Excursion Highlights San Francisco Bay Region
The Asbury Park tour will visit Yerba Buena Island and the San Joaquin rivers area, showcasing California's garden valleys and shipbuilding centers in San Francisco, Oakland, and Alameda. The half day excursion will offer music refreshments dancing and other entertainment.
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Jéaquin
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Alameda
Asbury ‘Park
Troop 86 Scouts Win In Music Memory Contest
Troop 86 won the Music Memory prize at Wilson Normal School as part of music week. The winning team consisted of Hillard Harper Edward Siddale and Benjamin Stevens. Medal awards go to division winners including Troop 103 Rob Sherwood J Delmar Bock David McLeish and others, with medals presented at Central High School concert.
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Harper
Edward Siddale
David McLeish
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Price Kingsolver
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M. J. Dishi
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Roger Snyder
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Art Exhibit Opens At Dunbar High School
The Tanner Art League show in the art rooms of Dunbar High School opened to public May 15 and has been well received. It features colors, etchings and sculptures from artists in several large cities. The exhibition runs daily 3:20 to 9 o clock except Sunday, with evening hours Monday Wednesday and Friday until June.
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