American Cars Dominate Mexican War Coverage
American made Chalmers automobiles appear repeatedly in Mexican conflict reports. From Huerta negotiations to embassy relief efforts, Chalmers Six models are cited as favored by officials and used by the army, police, and government staff across Durango, Mexico City, and Guanajuato.
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Mexico
Chalmers
Republic
Denver
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Huerta
Nelson O’shaughnessy
O'Shaughnessy
Collantes
Victor J. Lizardi
Guanajuato
David de la Fuente
Jose L. Garcia
Zacatecas
Manuel Calero
United States
Jose Luis Reguena
Porfirio Diaz
Madero
Mohler & Degress
Chalmers Care
Ryan
Henry Lane Wilson
Chihuahua
Durango
Auto Fans Battle Over Slang In Baseball And Cars
In Chicago on June 13, Dixie Joe Jackson trades slang with R H Williams over baseball and auto jargon aboard a train to Detroit. Williams cites terms like mag for magneto gas for gasoline and jiggle the carburetor as examples. Earlier, Murphy declares he will fight Matty McCue under reasonable terms after recent wins over Danny Goodman and Mickey Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Williams
F. B. Stearns Company
Stearns-Knight Autos
Jackson
Williams
Detroit
Dixie Joe
Murphy
Chicago
Ill
Jimmy Murphy
Matty McCue
Matty
Danny Goodman
Mickey Sheridan
Indian motorcycles ride past gloom with record 1914 growth
President George M. Hendee of Indian Motorcycles says business in 1914 up to May 1 exceeds 1913, despite rainy April. They began 1914 models early, built stock, and plan full capacity as weather improves. Ford Motor Company ordered a fleet of Indians for service work, signaling strong industry enthusiasm from 2,500 dealers and home branches.
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George M. Hendee
Hende Manufacturing Company
Spttfmefield
Mass
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Bombardier Wells and boxing bravado dominate Toledo column
The column profiles Bombardier Wells asserting he can rise higher in boxing and beat rivals like Carpentier while warning challengers England’s title seekers. It recalls Well’s grudge with Carpentier, notes Wells’ self confidence, and references Wilding, McLaughlin, Johnson prospects, Fitzsimmons’ son, boxing charity in Toledo, Australia’s Olympic bid at 50,000, and Lawson Robertson’s defense against Dutch challengers.
Saxon Car Will Cross Continent on Lincoln Highway
The Saxon car starts from New York on June 4 to travel 3389 miles to San Francisco, across 540 towns, under Lincoln Highway Association sanction. Drivers M. J. Croker and Fred Williams receive major receptions along the coast to coast route praised as shortest Atlantic to Pacific link.
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Detroit
New York
San Francisco
Lincoln Highway Association
Saxon Motor Company
M. J. Croker
Fred Williams
Ocean
Atalntic
Pacific
Murray versus McCoy in July 4 San Francisco bout
New York June 13 Billy Murray the coast middleweight has been matched to box George Chip in a 20 round ring encounter on July 4 in San Francisco Chip is a big card at Weert where he stopped Sailor Petroskey.
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New York
Billy Murray
George Chip
San Francisco
Chip
Overland Car Aids Florida Deer Hunt Innovation
Wahl J Snyder and John N Snyder of Beaver Pennsylvania pioneer car assisted hunting in Florida Everglades using a 1913 Overland. They navigated trails with gasoline power instead of ponies and successfully harvested as many legal deer as allowed, surprising local natives.
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Florida
Wahl J
John N. Snyder
Beaver
Everglades
Buck
Snyder Brothers
Snyder Party
Hanlon in Shape for Welter Campaign with Perry Likely
Eddie Hanlon, fit again after a week of training, plans a busy welterweight campaign and expects to meet Jimmy Perry as his first opponent. Hanlon aims to resume light training shortly and improve readiness for upcoming bouts.
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Eddie Hanlon
Eddie
Jimmy Perry
Maxwell Co. sets April production record in Detroit plants
Maxwell Motor Company of Detroit shipped 175 cars on Thursday April 30 and totaled 3200 cars in the last thirty days. President Walter E. Flanders credits staff cooperation for boosting output to 128 cars daily on an average across twenty six working days in April. Plans call for 60 000 cars next year with possible increase, plus new machinery and buildings in Detroit to employ thousands.
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Maxwell Motor Company
Detroit
Maxwell
Maxwell Company
Walter E. Flanders
U. S. Motors Company
Newcastle
Ind
Motor trucks to play key war role in Mexico tests
Western distributors say automobiles will be vital in operations against Mexico. They cite rapid transport of troops and supplies, cross country capability, and proven performance in demonstrations. Light trucks may carry troops at railroad speeds, with large three ton types guiding slower moves. Governments worldwide have tested motor vehicles for war use, including the U S Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
United States
Willys Overland Band to Tour Across United States
The Willys Overland Company band from Toledo Ohio encompasses thirty seven plant departments from office to foundry. On June 18 they begin their second trans continental tour of the United States. President John N Willys notes they could build an automobile to music and the diverse departments reflect strong teamwork in performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willys-Overland Company
Toledo
Ohio
United States
John N. Willys
Crackers Hit Hard But Pitching Lags in Tight League Race
The Crackers, once touted for a top pitching staff, surge with strong hitting and runs, but rank low in fielding as they chase a close Southern League title. Comparisons to 1913 show mixed strength with Dent, Perryman, Browning and soon Thompson anchoring a rotation, while Kircher struggles at third base. The six-team race remains tight as July and August loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smith
Bibble
Irwin M. Howe
Crackers
Nashville
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Barons
New Orleans
Mobile
Smith
Long
Welchonce
McConnell
Kircher
Welchence
Tyree
Jennings
Eibel
Bisland
Joe Agler
Dent
Price
Brady
Musser
Conzelman
Perryman
Browning
Carl Thompson
Williams
Doescher
George Kircher
Memphis
Wilmington to Charleston Rail Schedule Delights Passengers
Georgia R R via Augusta introduces new schedules from Atlanta with through sleepers. Leave 8 p.m. arrive Charleston 8 a.m. and Wilmington 1 15 p.m. Ticket office on Peachtree Viaduct. J P Billups general passenger agent.
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Wimington
Charleston
Isle of Palms
Georgia R. R
Augusta
Atlanta
Wilmington
Peachtree Viaduct
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Wilding
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George Johnson
Bob Fitzsimmons
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Lawson Robertson
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Maxwell CO
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Bellaire, Mich
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Savannah
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Whitehall
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Plant
Overland Band
O. B. Keeler
Montgomery
J. P. Billups
Yellowstane National Park
Union Pacific System
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St. Louis
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