Cadillac Wraith and James G Johnston’s Insurance Move
The piece notes the Cadillac Wraith of Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac and contemplates Detroit’s growth, then reports James G Johnston leaving for Travelers Insurance to join Aetna Life Insurance Co in Hartford as a special agent, with offices in the Empire Building.
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Cadillac Wraith
Jas. G. Johnston
Aetna Ins. CO
Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac
Detroit
Andrew Ti Green
Liti
Louis XII
Medirn
Arity
James G. Johnston
Travelers’ Insurance Company
Aetna Life Insurance Co
Hartford
Johnston
Aetna
Empire
Studebaker Stock Recall and Profit Shift Details
The Studebaker corporation faces a recall involving stock and a profit shift. Affected assets amount to about 410,000 dollars with related refinancing and reserve implications. The notes describe aggressive changes, potential losses, and corporate maneuvers within the firm.
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Studebaker Corporation
Goodrich Co Expands Road Marking Across States
The Goodrich company is expanding its road marking program with a dedicated bureau section and two new teams. One crew operates in New England while another covers Ohio Indiana and parts of Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Each crew marks 30 to 40 miles daily aiming to standardize mileage and direction.
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F Goodrich Company
Mnkers
Goodrich Tires
Une
Campalen
Goodrich Toiring Bureau
Alr
New England
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Frank Williams Joins Buick Motor Co In Promotion
Frypans Williams, noted salesman in the south, accepts a new position with Buick Motor Co. in what is described as a promotion. He previously built a strong reputation across multiple regions.
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Frank Williams
Buick Motor CO
Frypans Williams
South
Buick hires Fr V Conneratta as southern manager
FR V Conneratta, a Georgia native born in Oxford, will join the Buick Motor Company as southern manager in the wholesale department beginning August 1. He will travel the southern territory overseeing agencies, moving from Overland to Buick after previously working with Lindsay Hopkins in the Overland business. His return to Georgia comes with a substantial salary increase, reflecting recognized abilities and demand.
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Buick Motor Company
Conneratta
Southern
Williams
Buick Company
Mr Williams
Oxford
Overland Company
Little Rork Ark
Georgia
Lindsay Hopkins
Overland
Time of Year to Test Auto Salesmen
An editorial extols summer as peak selling season. It praises proactive salesmanship by Baye Lindsey Hopkins of Overland Southern, urging canvassing, order gathering, and customer follow up to boost commissions and advancement. The piece contrasts aggressive, sweating effort with lax summer lounging.
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Baye Lindsey Hopkins
Overland Southern Company
Benson
Iman
Anders Electric Named Pathfinder for NR T Tour
The pathfinding committee on July 16 awarded Anders Electric of Ponemac Mich the contract to determine the route for the Detroit to New Orleans NR T Pathfinder tour. A special vehicle will be used with plans for recharging at on route points. The route details remain unsettled while discussions continue and the final pathfinder route will be adopted after thorough review.
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Privitees T the
Bisans Manufacturing Company
Pon Mac | Mich
Uust
Wersk
Detroit
New Orleans
Elanders Company
Dangers of Braking and Wheel Wear for Motorists
The article explains braking hazards and tire wear from sudden, forcible braking. It discusses how uneven braking forces can twist wheels, wear treads, and damage tires. It compares this to slow throttle application on rail locomotives and notes the risks of abrupt tire contact with mudguards and wheel sides.
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Michelin
Lotte
Family Secrets and a Failing Father's Name Quiz
A cryptic note asks for a father’s name and a man called magma, with a daughter or speaker asking what she calls him. The fragment hints at family secrecy, tension, and misremembered kinship amid unclear references.
Features of the New Stoddard-Dayton Cars 1913 Line
The Stoddard-Dayton 1913 line introduces four remaining models with minor refinements and a six cylinder Knight option. Power plants include three types with multiple body styles such as touring, roadster, limousine, landaulet, and seven passenger closed cars. The lineup emphasizes advanced design, waterproof compartments, and distinctive coachwork aimed at dealer demand.
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Stoddard-Dayton
Dayton Eilent Knight
Dayton
Ater
Ariving
Amateur motorcyclist Constant crowned national champion
Jo Constant of Brooklyn wins the Bosch Magneto 1912 Amateur Trophy and the amateur champion of America title after dominating national motorcycle events in Columbus Ohio from June 2 to 21. Constant posts best times in the AMA amateur championships, claiming the largest share of events and setting new records.
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Columbus
Ohio
Juin Constant
Brooklyn
WII
Bosch Magneto Company
America
Constant
Doubleheader losses for the Yankees as St Louis and Washington sweep
Yankees split a twin bill with St Louis and Washington, slipping to a 4 0 1 7 6 first game loss after late errors. St Louis held off New York 7 6 in the opener while Washington swept Cleveland in a 4 to 0 victory and a 9 to 1 win. Morier homered for Washington in the seventh, Krause left the mound for Cleveland early, and miscues hurt New York and Cleveland in the afternoon sessions.
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St Lomas
St Louis
New York
Sisitors
Celby
Inett
Srong
St Laouis
Hatteras Bawngardne
Cleveland
Ohio
Washington
Morlier
Krause
Hone
Mnisk
Cluscian
Groom
Bitteries
Ant Oneill
Cashion
Ninam
Tmpires Western Wood Dvans Sarc
Clhavel
Kraus Paskette
Thingston Ginom
Wiliams
West Ryelt
Beaton’s tenth inning homer lifts visitors over Chicago
Willett faltered in the tenth as Beaton’s decisive homer gave the visitors a 5 to 3 win over Chicago. Earlier, the Sox and Cubs traded runs in a tense contest, with Chicago tallying a late lean before Beaton’s finish.
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Ned Sox
White Sox
Lily
Beaton
Chicago
Orien Wis
Quitman and Cairo Tie 3-3 in Extra Innings
The concluding game of a three game series between Quitman and Cairo ended in a 3-3 tie after ten innings due to darkness. Both teams produced goals or runs in a delayed finish, with the match halted at end of the tenth.
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Quitman
Cairo
Quittmin Ga Fuly
Cavs
Quitran
Account
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Studebaker
Goodrich Co
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Myx
National Rubber CO
St, Lous
Atlanta
Ori Ra
Elco
Elko
Federal Tires
Klaxon Horns
Elyer-Austell Company
N. Pryor St
Alexander-Seewald CO
Welie Motor Vehicle Co
Peacatree Street
Strank Williams
Buick Muto Company
Anders Electric
N. R. T. Pathfinder
Automobile Tops
Olssate
Ifacturers
Ajax Tires
Auburn Avenue
JQ Bt Smith
Painuage
Apoolmtaar
Riddell Bros
E. Mitchell St
JO. Constant Amateur
YANKS
Browns
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Globe Clothing Company
the Globe Clothing Co
Whitehall St
Broad St
Gesstaas Areer Eee
Willett
Datroit
Brattles—Plaik and
Tapp
Strings Onslow
Watt and
Connolly
Callahan
Sheridan
Boston
Waleh
Sullivan O Brien
Carrigan
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Cartersville
Perryman
Revenue Office
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