MOTOR MAKING CHIEF MICHIGAN INDUSTRY
In Michigan the automobile industry grew rapidly with 85 to 140 factories, about 50 000 workers plus 20 000 more in parts, and major plants proposed by General Motors and United States Motor Company. US output reached 114 000 cars in 1909, with prices from 485 to 8000 dollars. Detroit’s growth spurs hotels and mercantile gains as population nears a million. Early milestones note Daimler in 1886 and Ford and Olds developing cars by 1891, with American prominence rising after 1903.
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Michigan
Detroit
Flint
Jackson
Lansing
Pontiac
United States
General Motor Company
United States Motor Company
Middle West
Germany
Gottlieb Daimler
France
Panhard
Lavasser
Henry Ford
R. E. Olds
America
Ford opens new mechanical department in Cambridge
The Ford Motor Company has constructed a three story concrete building at Massachusetts Avenue and Smart Street Cambridge to house the mechanical department for the New England branch. Manager Charles Fay oversaw the setup with a stock room on the ground floor, a large wash stand and electric elevator, asecond floor shop area for overhauls, and a top floor storage for about 65 new cars enabling quicker deliveries. The entire administrative and sales offices move to Columbus Avenue while the mechanical department remains in Cambridge. The facility spans about 17 000 square feet and ensures rapid replacement of parts from belts to complete motors.
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Ford Motor Company
New England
Massachusetts Avenue
Smart Street
Cambridge
Charles FE. Fay
Ford
Ford Company
H. FE. Partridge
Columbus Avenue
Lajoie Keeps Batting Average Steady Against Boston Pitchers
Lajoie did not fatten his batting average much at the expense of the Boston pitchers, maintaining a steady performance against Boston hurlers in the series.
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Lajoie
Boston
Marmon and Durant Congratulate Each Other After Close Glidden Race
A bitter 200 mile Glidden tour completion at Indianapolis ended with Nordyke and Marmon beating Buick by three seconds. W C Durant of General Motors sent a congratulatory telegram, and Nordyke Marmon replied thanking Durant and affirming the supremacy of the American built motor car.
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Indianapolis
W. C. Durant
General Motors
New York
Nordyke & Marmon Company
Ind
Buick Motor Company
Nordyke & Marmon CO
Offensive strength in two players cited for Athletics
The Athletics rely on Collins and Baker for their offense, driving Philadelphia victories with steady hitting. The article notes that Cobb and Crawford powered pennants for the Tigers and that any left-handed pitcher who can neutralize the two Mack players improves his team’s chances, as Dolly Gray did yesterday.
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Athletics
Collins
Baker
Philadelphia
Cobb
Crawford
Tigers
Mack
Dolly Gray
Detroit
Ferguson Regains Control Says Cecil Lacks Opposing Pound
Ferguson appears to take control while peers note Cecil struggles to get the ball over the rubber. Reporters describe the young pitcher as having "everything" when at his best, highlighting the blond hurler's potential and control.
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Ferguson
Cecil
Inaugural Sweepstakes on Long Island Parkway July 30
W. K. Vanderbilt Jr announces the inaugural sweepstakes on the Long Island Motor Parkway set for Saturday July 30. An amateur 10 mile event a free-for-all and a class C race for engines 301 to 600 cubic inches will award cups and cash prizes of 100 and 50 in the free-for-all. Race conditions mirror the Vanderbilt Cup events in October with 75 cent grandstand seats.
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W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Long Island Motor Parkway
Motor Parkway
Long Island
Parkway
Amateur Contest Association
Warner
Great Neck Lodge
Grandstand
Hempstead Plains
Great Neck
Rostyn
Jericho
Meadow Brook
A. R. P Rdington
Mineola
Buicks Sweep Indy Meet in Nine Races
Buick and Marquette Buick entries dominated Indianapolis events with Louis Chevrolet and Robert Burman sharing nine wins. Burman set near record times in 50 and 10 mile races, while Chevrolet added several victories. Arthur Chevrolet also placed in multiple distances as Burman and Chevrolet led a Buick sweep across 50 to 100 mile runs and related class races.
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Buick
Marquette Buick
Louis Chevrolet
Robert Burman
Indianapolis
Burman
Chevrolet
Arthur Chevrolet
Louis
Remy-Brassard
Marquette-Buick
St. Louis
Stamford
Conn
Goodrich Wins Again in Tough Glidden Tour
The B F Goodrich Company of Akron wins both Glidden and Chicago trophies as 25 of 40 cars finish the hardest tour yet. Of the 19 finishers, six used Goodrich tires, while rivals lag. Start with 17 Goodrich tires. finishers include a 1909 Franklin no engine or tire trouble.
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B. F. Goodrich Company
Akron
Chicago
Goodrich
Goodrich Company
Camden
N. J
Miss Gallagher
Franklin Company
Franklin
Joseph P. Shimeir
Franklin Victory in North Wildwood Auto Club Run
Miss Marie Gallagher won first prize in the North Wildwood Automobile Club event from Philadelphia to Wildwood New Jersey driving a 4909 Franklin double rumble runabout of 18 horsepower. Her car was judged most consistent among starters.
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Marie Gallagher
North Wildwood Automobile Club
Philadelphia
Wildwood
N. J
Gallagher
Franklis
Reliance Trucks Spark Truck Market Expansion
Boston business leaders show rising interest in commercial motor trucks as demand grows. Reliance Motor Truck Company manager Fisher notes strong reception locally, with many inquiries and a busy service depot on Massachusetts Avenue. Heavy trucks are in demand, alongside many seeking lighter delivery options.
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Boston
Fisher
Reliance Motor Truck Company
Massachusetts Avenue
Far East commercial vehicle line offers five models
Aside from larger units a light delivery truck with solid or pneumatic tires sells at a reasonable price and has proven a winner. The chassis uses eastern hand made bodies built to the purchaser’s needs and is noted for low upkeep and efficiency. Five models from one to five tons capacity make up the most complete line of commercial vehicles in the Far East.
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New York
Thoreu
Montauk
N. J. Auto Club
FORD
Seattle
Munsey
Far East
O'Connor Bemoans Browns Start as Road Swing Looms
Jack O'Connor of the St. Louis Browns laments a poor early season, insists the team can still beat several rivals, and expects to finish strong despite a pennant setback. Fred Lake, leader of the Doves, warns against disloyalty and recalls key Red Sox changes.
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Jack O’connor
St. Louis Browns
Fred Lake
Doves
Red Sox
Cup py Trap Shooting Star George Cuppy Turns Gun Club Chief
George Cuppy formerly of Cleveland baseball fame leads Elkhart Indiana Gun Club as president and captain. He is described as the club’s best shot and has grown stout to 200 pounds, about 60 pounds heavier since leaving pitching. He runs a Logansport hotel business and has become a prosperous local figure.
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George Cuppy
Cleveland
Elkhart, Ind
Cuppy
Logansport
Ind
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Bemoans
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Spe
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