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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1912
Page
5
A fragment notes new taxicabs presented as modern and designed to please, with public access and city pride highlighted. Details are incomplete, but emphasis rests on new vehicles and civic benefit.
Boldack Dan Rountree of the well known law firm Anderson Felder Rountree bought a district factory car from G M Seewald for a 40 horsepower Marquette. Senator Hoke Smith recently became a Marquette owner and uses the car in Washington. Colonel Felder, Rountree's partner, owns a Welch Detroit also tied to Marquette interests.
At the next meeting the postponement of the hill climb was discussed along with its schedule. Members noted that car entries could affect watch events, and a final decision on whether the hill climb would use a cubic inch piston displacement or price classification would be made. S Abbott of Ford Motor Co. chairs the hillclimb committee with John E H Smith D T Bussey Lt S Crane and Wyle West.
Engineers argue over why the Flanders Electric car resists skidding on wet asphalt ice and other surfaces. Three theories claim direct power transmission by worm gears steering knuckle angle and overall balance. The debate continues with no consensus as experts weigh effects of transmission, steering, and weight distribution.
L. L. Barnes of King Motor Car Company praises center floor shift for left side steering while noting its ease of reach, reduced dirt intrusion, and superior control. He recalls early lever systems and credits modern gear construction for smoother operation and safer handling.
Crane, the local Pope-Hartford dealer, notes high demand for Pope-Hartford auto chemicals and combination hose, chemical and squad wagons. Initial purchases often lead to additional units, showing reliable service and expanding use in multiple towns.
The Carm Cadillac dealers at a national convention stressed service as essential to customer satisfaction and the industry’s progress. They praised education and idea exchange to raise efficiency, noting Pacific and Atlantic delegates shared practical tips and Cadillac construction insights. About 75 percent attended.
Indianapolis April 6. Charles P. Henderson becomes general sales manager for the Cole Motor Car Company as the Henderson Motor Sales Company merges with Cole. J. J. Cole remains president. Henderson organization will direct marketing and manufacturing under one firm name. Henderson hints at a new medium priced Henderson car forthcoming.
F W Northcutt, local representative of Chalmers Motor Co, cites factory demonstrations of precision. An inspector tested wrist pins with a gauge showing diameter variation effectively zero, illustrating the high accuracy in machining of this piston part.
A Detroit event features gas testing cowboys leading a grand parade of automobiles, celebrating the era when car testers are likened to cavalry and cowboys. The spectacle draws millions of spectators as 1,200 to 3,000 cars are cited in historical comparisons.
By B F Bernard Jr of the Auto Co the piece notes the care in a Buffalo Thomas Company plant where parts are rejected for tiny inches under size. It cites Superintendent W J Birmingham and Factory Manager Gleagon, describing strict limits, a lunch room, and plans to ship parts to outside shops but finding most firms cannot meet the required tolerances. As a result Thomas will do its own machining, reducing production.
The blue Velle Lacy Roadster on display at the Velle Motor Vehicle Co display rooms drew much attention and has been sold to LD B Nichols of Augusta Gu
A quoted statement describes heating the hand to expand a wrist pin so the gauge won t fit, claiming inspectors test the pin by hand for about ten seconds. The text asserts this improbable method is an actual daily fact and notes consistent accuracy across a car s components for a smooth, well constructed automobile.
Fragments indicate a player’s arrival and potential action at a Chester club game on Monday. Jordan is noted to have participated in the preceding game, with details left unclear due to incomplete OCR text.
An official decree mentions adjustments to dates involving Atlanta and Montgomery with a note that President Kavanaugh will be informed. The favorable weather postpones the moment when spending vacation becomes a concern.
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