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The Evening World
New York, New York County, New York
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US fire losses in 1913 totaled $203M, down from 1912 but above 1909 levels, with a four-year decline. Per capita costs $2-2.50 vs. Europe's 40 cents; ongoing issues with construction and caution.
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Decline or no decline, since 1910 fire losses in the United States have amounted each year to between $2 and $2.50 per capita. In Europe the estimated loss per capita is 40 cents.
Neither in improved construction nor in increased caution have we much to brag about. In the matter of wise provision against fire this country has still to overcome a deal of ignorance and still more recklessness.
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United States
Event Date
1913
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fire losses totaled $203,408,250 in 1913, over $4,000,000 less than in 1912, showing a decline for the past four years but not dropping to 1909's $188,705,150. per capita losses between $2 and $2.50 since 1910, compared to 40 cents in europe.
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Fire losses in the United States last year were over $4,000,000 less than in 1912, marking a decline for four years, though 1913 total of $203,408,250 exceeded 1909's $188,705,150. Per capita losses $2-$2.50 since 1910 versus Europe's 40 cents. Little improvement in construction or caution; much ignorance and recklessness remain.