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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1908
Page
10
The piece surveys dealers auctioning carriages for new autos, orders for Packard and Buick models, and a flood of auto activity from Cincinnati to Detroit. It notes road races in France and England, Swiss war auto corps plans, and U S clubs pushing better roads, garages, and motor laws amid rising popularity of horseless carriages.
The Sid Black Auto Company sold Franklin cars during the past week to A. Silverglade Jr., R. H. Flower, Hul bert Taft, Dr. Bowen, F. J. Pope, A. J. Stacey and C. S. Tandy of Vevay, Indiana, the last-named party being from that town.
The Hanauer Automobile Company delivered a Type E locomobile to J. W. Kirk of Newport Kentucky and a Corbin touring car to George G. Jones of Batavia Ohio.
The Cincinnati Motor Vehicle Company sold a Pope Waverly electric combination Victoria and coupe last week to J E Stacey of Elmwood. Rushville, about forty miles east of Indianapolis, has the most automobiles for its size in the state. Every physician in Rushville uses a car in his business. There are fifty five automobiles in Rushville, three are electric and two garages.
The article credits the rise of the automobile and stationary engines with advancing the good roads movement. Farmers shift from obstruction to advocacy as high wheel autos and safer horses reduce conflicts, forecasting a nationwide push toward a European like highway system.
Through February, the Pennsylvania State Highway Department is sued for nearly 10 000 automobile licenses far above the total issued by the same date last year. Across the country automobile burglars have an imitator in France where a poacher used a car to steal pheasants from a nobleman’s estate.
Police Superintendent McQuaide signals a shift away from logging speeding plates. Drivers who abused leniency risk harsher action as the force adopts stricter measures.
James B. South of the Chauffeur Association of America favors garage trained drivers while H B Akin argues for strict age limits and supports the Y M C A auto class as necessary. Owners prefer schools that produce capable mechanics who understand repairs and can safely operate cars amid city traffic. The Y M C A program restricts enrollment to members and emphasizes hands on instruction with engine disassembly and reassembly.
Horace Wilson secretary of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association says the Kentucky Futurity will again attract breeders. He notes strong demand for trotters at the Lackey sale and mentions promising young horses by Patchen Boy and established mares Willie Wilkes and Alaska as influential broodmares shaping the sport. He plans to move horses to Indianapolis and expects a robust season despite reform pressures.
A two base hit and a misplayed toss by Atlanta shortstop Castro in the fourth inning sparked New York to two runs and the game. Atlanta scored once in the first inning without a hit, final score 2 to 1 with Atkins Schopp and Coy in the battery for Atlanta and Glade Zeller Kleinow for New York.
Chicago White Sox regulars rolled to a 7 to 2 win over the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans. Chicago pitchers Shaw Altrock White and Walsh held the Pelicans to two runs. Matthews Ryan Guese and Bishop drove the runs for Chicago.
Chicago White Sox edged Los Angeles 28 to 6 in thirteen innings. Every Sox batter collected one to three hits led by nine teen total. Feine stood out for the Angels. Weaver Feine Freeman and Ho gan Easterly Koestner Gray Nagle were credited with the action.
Hand books and poolrooms in Kentucky avoid immediate effect of the antipoolroom law after the legislature passed the bill without an emergency clause. With no emergency clause, the statute does not take effect until June, by which time early race meetings will be finished.
Manager McGraw and 27 New York N L players arrived in Dallas from Marlin to train for two weeks. They will play several exhibition games during the stay while several teammates remain in Marlin for a few days more at the hot wells. McGraw reports most players are in good condition.
Dave Brain Boston Nationals third baseman declines to sign with the Chicago American League club after a raise promise failed. He returned a contract for 2 dollars and has not joined the team since last Sunday. He cites ongoing talks with President Dovey and Manager Kelley and will remain idle until terms are agreed.
Chicago Nationals routed Jackson Mississippi Cotton States Leaguers 8 to 1 at a sunlit park. Chance's famed squad drew crowded stands, batter Moran and Overall on the mound, DeCosta Kellogg and Welch behind Jackson’s battery.
Reds business manager Bancroft arrived in Jacksonville from St Augustine and, after a conference with Manager Donovan, postponed the Brooklyn Cincinnati game from today to Tuesday to avoid tiring the players in sudden cold overcoat weather.
In Santa Anita Park's feature race this afternoon the Alimitos Handicap took center stage as horses challenged for the prize. Details on the winner and final times were not available in the report.
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