The Convention City
St. Louis, Mo., the city in which the American Water Works Association convention will be held next week, is located midway between the country’s geographical and population centres and accessible by twenty-six railroads, and the city is within a night’s ride of thirty million people. It is a, modern city in office buildings, hotels, theatres, parks, etc. Spring and autumn are considered perfect seasons in St. Louis and in summer, the prevailing breezes are from the southwest, coming over 300 miles of Ozark Hills. The city is located in the heart of hill and valley scenery that is counted the equal of that of the Berkshires and Palisades.
The chief of the fire department of St. Louis, is Chief William G. Panzer, who has seen a quarter of a century’s service in the department. He became a member on May 6, 1893 and was assigned to Hook and Ladder Company No. 3, as a ladderman. On September 21, 1894, he was promoted to lieutenant and on June 17, 1895, he became captain, assuming command of Hook and Ladder Company No. 4. He retained that post until October 9th, 1912, when he was promoted to district chief, being assigned to Districts 1 and 8. Director of Public Safety promoted him deputy chief on May 1st, 1917, and to chief on July 15th, 1917. Mr. Swingley spoke repeatedly in praise of Chief Panzer, as a man of sterling qualities, excellent character and ability.
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