The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-26


tury.
"The new home of our host. the West
ern and Southern Life Insurance Com
pany," said the Mayor, ''is building I'M
surpassed in architectural beauty de
signed and erected by Cincinnatians for
a Cincinnati institution devoted to
noble and enterprising business for the
present and future generations May the
efforts of the men in charge be crowned
with even greater success and prosper
ity
Our city offers welcome and encour-
agement to all honest and intelligent eff
forts, and rejoices in accomplished
success. This climax of your prosperity
also is for the honor and credit of dear
old Cincinnati.
William Marshall Bullitt, Louisville.
outdid President Wilson, whom he fire.
quently quoted, in his plea for prepar-
edness. He declared the wealth of this
country will be a tempting bait for Eu-
ropean countries after the present war is
over. He said any one OF three or four
of the European navieS would be able to
beat that of America. He declared that
the slowest battleship that fought in the
battle of the North Sea was speedier
than any owned by the United States.
He pointed out the lack of ammunition
and supplies, and termed the military
policy Of the United States absurd.
He said America never fought first
class Power. and showed the difficulty
it had in moblizing along the Texas
border and at Vera Cruz In previous
American wars, he declared, an immense
loss OF life would have been saved by
preparedness.
Congressman are Scored.
THE average American Congress
man" said Mr.. Bullitt, knows little or
nothing about the needs of the country
and would not be successful in any bus
mess. 1t is up TO the citizens of the
United States to see that they vote for
an adequate army and navy"
/ Colonel William b. Melish, President
OF the Chamber of Commerce, was the
last speaker. responding to the toast
Bigger. Better Business. He showed
the rapid strides Cincinnati has made and
is making from business mans stand
point, and predicted great things for the
future.
Each guest was given piece of Rook-
wood pottery as mementO of the occa-
sion.
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The formal dedication of the new
building took place at II o'clock i'll the
morning before a crowd that completely
| filled the halls and auditorium. Presi-
dent Williams made the opening address,
in which he told of the pleasure it gave
the company to turn the magnificent
structure over to the Queen City as an
addition to its collection of architectural
gems.
Mayor Puchta, in reply, declared Gin
cinnati was proud of the Western and
Southern Company and happy to have
such publc-spirited citizens members OF
the community. Colonel Melish deliver
ed short address.
Following the dedicatory program
more than 200 agents from West Nir-
ginia, Pennsylvania, Indiana, illinois,
Kentucky and Ohio inspected the new
building and later were guests of the
company at luncheon at the Business
Mems Club.
From noon to 3 o'clock various wom-
ems clubs of Cincinnati and vicinity Wis
tied the new structure and were enter
tanned with a concert by a string orches-
ira hidden behind a mass of palms and
ferns. Souvenirs were given the visitors.
ployees of the company. served as guides
through the various departments.
Representatives of the Business Mems
Club, Chamber of Commerce, Real Es-
tate Exchange, Advertisers Club and
other Cincinnati organizations will visit
the building from noon to 3 o'clock to-
day. Later the general public will be
admitted The company will continue to
keep open house tomorrow and Satur-
day. Saturday evening the field men will
be given a dinner at the Hotel Gibson.
Gifts for Officers.
President Williams and Vice-President
Charles f. Williams each received a
beautiful desk sent from George L,
Gugle, President OF the Guarantee Title
and Trust Company Columbus, Ohio,
! Gifts of flowers were received from
| Mr.. and Mrs. Charles p. Taft, Provident
Savings Bank and Trust Company
Board OF Governors University Club
/ Union Central Life Insurance Company
| Life Underwriters Association, John L,
Snuff, Police Department, d. Harry Nc
/ Donald, Roche-Brunner Company, Mr.
and Mrs. Wyder, A, +. Sommer John
| Dee Wareham Charlie and Billie to
Billie and Charlie Julius Baer, Millard
| W. Mack, Thomas ], Cogan, Mt. Adams