Cincinnati Auto Show Quest Faces Local Obstacles
A 1908 proposal to hold Cincinnati’s first automobile exhibition at Music Hall meets repeated objections over fire risk and insurance. Proponents argue auto dealers and enthusiasts can rally public support, while noting national racing events and growing car culture.
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Cincinna Hans
Automobile Dealers’ Association of Cincinnati
Elm Street
Music Hall Association
Music Hall
Automobile Dealers' Association
Cincinnati
Auto Club Presidential Candidate Dr C L Bonifield
A historical note shows Dr C L Bonifield as a blue ticket candidate for president of the Auto Club. The report also touches on tolls, road signs in New Jersey, Kingston NY auto club activity, Jusserand at the Automobile Club of America banquet, Chicago taxi plans, and various industry sights including a Texas oil field casing pull and a Schenectady gasoline fire engine move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Kingston
N. Y
Auto Club
Jusserand
Automobile Club of America
New York
Chicago
Texas Oil Field
Hartford
Conn
Schenectady
Auto Tires Sold by the Mile Spurs Testing of Goodyear Use
The Taxicab Company of New York tests tires by distance, with two firms reporting mixed results. Goodyear’s 100 tires on 25 taxis logged 4,000 miles for $19.97 total maintenance. Other items note races, fairs, and legislative views on auto taxes and engines, plus exports and showings in 1908.
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New York
Goofyear Company
Harness Horse Breeders Seek Ohio State Board Representation
The harness horse breeders of Ohio demand representation on the Ohio State Board of Agriculture and urge election of one or more breeders. They note Colonel C H Ganson of Urbana supports harness horses and call others to back him to elevate harness horse displays at the State Fair. The article contrasts Ohio with Indiana Illinois and New York where harness horse interests have strong board presence and fair visibility.
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Ohio
Ohio State Board of Agriculture
C. H. Ganson
Urbana
Indiana
Ilinois
New York
Colonel Ganson
City Park Entries and Race Weights from Opening Card
The program lists entr ies for seven races at City Park with weights and entries. First race features a long list led by Silverine Pauline Purcell and Lady Hapsburg. Second race includes Woodsing Dacra Gault Jim Hutton and Monte Carlo with Waterway in the same entry. Third race shows Aunt Rose Industrious Molly Montrose and Shipwreck among others. Fourth race lists Hanbridge Jersey Lady and Lucky Mose. Fifth race names Idale Kingbrush Sheen and Monere. Sixth race lists Bit ter Fair Pat Ornus Bridge Whist and La Jeunesse. Seventh race features Lady Alicia Tivolini Ivanhoe and Wusted among others.
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Silverine
Pauline
Purcell
Dhardyana
Lenalech
Lillian Ray
My Lady Frances
Ruscana
Lady Chilton
Lady Hapsburg
Molly Stark
Lady Psyche
Nebraska Lass
Nasturtia
Helen Kidder
My Lady Frances Schreiber
Woodsing
Dacra
Gault
Jim Hutton
McAllister
Gold Circle
Captain Jarret
Shipwreck
Akbar
Wild
Hanbridge
Jersey Lady
Lucky Mose
Sally Preston
Lens
Wirst Premium
Keator
Idale
Kingbrush
Sheen
Cull
Monere
Bonart
Russél T
Fussilade
Gracchus
Heart of Hyacinth
Allowmasse
Martius
Come On Sam
Hadar
Bitter Fair
Pat Ornus
Bridge Whist
la Jeunesse
Goldquest
Dew of Dawn
Jennie’ S Beau
Hans
Albert Star
St. Ilaria
Lady Alicia
Tivolini
Ivanhoe
wWusted
Jack Witt
Doubt
Beaupanel
St. Bellane
Gun Club Shoot Amid Wind Ends With High Score
Outdoor match saw Buliman shoot 47 of 50 in windy conditions while doubles tied Hola with a sliding-distance win. Club to remain at current grounds at least two more months as scores from the fifty targets and doubles events are listed with participants Walker Eastman Wright Hola and others.
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Buliman
Holan Dy
Walker
Sam Crawford the hardest hitter in baseball lore
The article profiles Sam Crawford of the Detroit Tigers as America's hardest hitter. It highlights his power drives, notable long home runs, and the challenges pitchers and fielders face. Observers note his speed on singles is sometimes hampered by aggressive hitting.
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Sam Crawford
America
Wahoo
Sam
Crawford
Chicago
Bennett Park
Frank Chance
Slagle
Sammy
Detroit
Tigers
Miamisburg University Athletic Club Sets Remarkable Season Record
The Miamisburg University Athletic Club, though averaging only 144 pounds, defeated top regional teams last season. They beat M. A. C. 12 to 0, 34 to 0 Lebanon, 50 to 0 N N U, 73 to 0 Hamilton A C, 38 to 0 First Regiment, 31 to 0 Northside, 48 to 0 Christ Church, 23 to 0 U of C, and 20 to 0 Celts, among others.
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Miamisburg University Athletic Club
Franklin A. C
Lebanon University
M. A. CG
Cincinnati A. Cc
Hamilton A. GC
First Regiment
Northside
Christ’ Church
Celts
U. of C
Lineup Completed as Wiedemann Team Readies Season
Wiedemann team fills key roles with Hornberger Johnson Klinger Glancy Burck Heeb Schulte Artie Meyer Ball Sprengard set. Two top outfield prospects may join, with contracts due in days. Cliff Johnson and George Glancy hailed as future stars after strong previous seasons. Club plans formal opening at new park on Sunday May 3.
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Nieman
Hornberger
Johnson
Klinger
Glancy
Burck
Heeb
Schulte
Artie Meyer
Ball
Sprengard
Cliff Johnson
Queen Cities
Reading
Middletown
George Glancy
Hyde Park
Cap
Artie Burck
Wiedemanns
Wiedemann Management
Westminster Kennel Club Beach Show Sets Record Entries
New York officials announce heavier entries than ever for the Westminster Kennel Club show at Madison Square Garden February 11 to 14. The Russian wolf hounds class appears strong as Valley Farm Kennel will not be benching. J B Thomas will judge the breed. The show also features entries from Richard Croker Jr and Tyler Morse in bulldogs and a new breed, Irish wolf hounds, with European and domestic entries arriving before January 23 official closing.
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New York
Westminster Kennel Club
Madison Square Garden
Valley Farm
J.B. Thomas
Samuel Untermyer
J. P. Morgan
Richard Croker, Jr
Tyler Morse
Europe
Van Haltren the Dean of Players in Oakland
Oakland January 25. George E Van Haltren known as the dean of ball tossers reflects on a career spanning Pittsburg New York Chicago Brooklyn Baltimore and the West He is manager and still plays aiming to continue for a decade His wealth from apartments supports his baseball life and his wife and two daughters share in his success He once caught for Nolan and helped popularize the West curve ball for opponents.
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International Roads Congress
Paris
Secretary of State of
New York
Joseph Laughlin III
Pittsburg
New England
Middle West
Caldwell
N. J
Chicago
Thery
France
Oakland
Cal
George E. van Haltren
Fast Company
Brooklyn
Baltimore
van Haltren
Nan Haltren
Giants
Seattle
Nolan
Queen City Driving Club Formed for 1908 Season
The Queen City Driving Club of light harness horse enthusiasts starts its 1908 season with planned matinee racing and multiple meetings. Cups will be offered in various events and competition is expected to be keen. Secretary Alex L Parker Station A is receiving new applications and membership may double this year.
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American Automobile Association
Ormond
Automobile Club of America
Savannah
Brooklands
Westchester County
New York
Queen City
Alex. L. Parker
West Seeks Fourth Glidden Tour Route Change
Chicago reports rising opposition as Denver clubs join efforts to award the 1908 Glidden tour to the West. F B Hower of the A A A Touring Board backs a Western route while Detroit and Denver supporters push for a start in the Wolverine State and a Pacific to Midwest track. The plan envisions 1800 miles testing machines and showcasing Western roads and manufacturers.
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Chicago
Denver
West
F. B. Hower
American Automobile Association
Hower
Coliseum
New York
White Mountains
Buffalo
Bretton Woods
Canada
Cleveland
Detroit
Wolverine
Toledo
South Bend
Iowa
Des Moines
Dubuque
Beartes Baer
Nebraska
Rts
Pikes
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Chauffeurs’ Club
Racine
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C. L. Bonifield
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Newburgh
Saginaw
Mich
Red Cross
Washington, D. C
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N. H
Quaker City Motor Club
Philadelphia
Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers
National Association of Automobile Manufacturers
Madison Square Gard
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Cherbourg
Bremen
London
Berlin
Lima (O.) Automobile Club
Louisiana Motor League
New Orleans
Chef Mantour
Royal Automobile Club of Great Britain
Motor Age
Numbskull
Price
Curtis Guild, Jr
Massachusetts
Bay State
Sis
Washington
Alenemmmmes
Eastman
Nape Um Spickess
PO Svmbre
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Tiger
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