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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1910
Page
7
Will 4H. Browr argues in defense of the motor car industry amid attacks by prominent men and financiers. He, as vice-president and treasurer of the Over fend Auty Company, indicates the sector benefits the nation and merits continued discussion.
At Louisville a Grand Circuit auto meet saw Harroun and Marmon drivers prevail in multiple events. Harroun won the 23 mile race, second place went to Dawson, while Gilchrist finished third in a Stoddard Day ton. An accident through a fence damaged Harry Endicott’s car but he escaped with minor injuries. The program included several five mile heats, with Emmons and Hughes among other noted drivers earning top placements.
Fresh from winning the Glidden tour the six cylinder Premier carrying number one left the city on Friday for Chicago. Ray F. McNamara, an Indianapolis driver regarded as the tour’s best, will pilot the car unless plans change.
Government inspectors seized more than twelve tons of frozen or desiccated eggs shipped from Chicago as unfit for human consumption at the Kings County Refrigerating company's Brooklyn plant. Acting under orders from the Department of Agriculture, the seizure stands as the largest on record in Greater New York.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway plans a major racing push with cash prizes totaling $10,000 plus $20,000 in medals cups and trophies to draw top pilots from Europe and America for September events. The August 24 hour race was canceled and August activities paused. A $2,000 purse and a Sept. 3 Speedway Gold Purse race with 1000 for first 500 for second and 300 for third are planned along with multiple stock and free-for-all races and major trophies. The effort aims to crown a climactic season ending on the Hoosier course.
The article argues specialization will redefine auto selling, predicting salesmen will focus on one or two makes, discard order takers, and close large deals without door knocking. It foresees training, scientific methods, and top standards, shaping a new era for motor vehicle marketing.
The article explains how a radiator with bottom inlet pipes feeds water jackets around each cylinder to cool the engine. Water circulates through the jacket walls, allowing cooling as the car moves and a fan enhances air flow. Water movement is driven by a thermo-system or a centrifugal pump.
Autoists will figure prominently as Elks from across the country prepare for Detroit during the week of July 11. A Columbia car, driven by W. K. Hadley, will make the 1000 mile run from Hartford to Detroit to perfect plans for hosting a record crowd of 250,000 Elks. The official car will participate in the parade and convey messages for the event.
The Munsey historic tour pathfinding team finished in Washington on July 6 after three weeks laying out a roughly 1650 mile route through ten states and the District of Columbia. The itinerary promises scenic routes with daily runs averaging 187 miles, some days 167 to 199 miles, and a final stretch of rough roads between Binghamton and Washington.
Chicago, July 9. Jack Johnson spends a busy day and buys a $3,000 car for his mother, driving it to a Wabash Avenue home for mammy and sister. He plans a New York theater engagement after thanking supporters.
H. C. Smith argues reliability contests test car and crew more than races. Premier Motor Mfg Co imposes strict diet and rest rules, noting 2700 to 2800 miles grind strains driver and machine. He says races show condition at finish, but reliability events reveal true performance and buyer guidance.
Horace DeLisser of United States Motor discusses the 1910 Glidden Tour in Chicago. He argues road contests reveal reliability and durability better than track races, noting penalties and stresses evaluate a car's service readiness and guide manufacturers to improve products.
Wilson Kirk a deaf mute aged five of 325 North Capitol avenue was struck by a car driven by A F Richt of 913 North Senate avenue Friday night. Richt swerved to avoid him and the child was taken to the city dispensary with injuries not believed to be serious.
Reno November 8 The banquet ball was silent as James J Jeffries the retired pugilist did not attend his planned celebration dinner at a local restaurant for the Johnson defeat Twenty four hours after the fight the restaurateur still holds the sack having prepared a $1000 wine supper on Jeffries orders Only some trainers tasted the food and the invitation was deemed good The restaurant keeper will seek judgment for the amount as Jeffries refused to pay
After a year and a half delay the MacDonald and Campbell trophy was finally delivered to the winning Premier company. The award, tied to the Quaker City Motor Club Philadelphia to Wilkes Barre and return run won by Ray F. McNamara with a four cylinder Premier, bounced between locations as the A A A contest board sought its whereabouts. It was located in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania during the Giant's Despair hill climb and then sent directly to Indianapolis.
Foreign manufacturers will be asked to enter their cars in the September meet at the Speedway. Mr. Moross plans a trip to Europe to secure entries for the event scheduled for September 3 and 5, with the Saturday preceding featuring races in Oc-
About 200 riders are expected to enter the national endurance run starting Aug 8 in Philadelphia. J F Merkel outlines a route via Norristown Pottsville Reading Allentown Easton Hackettstown Stroudsburg and down the New Jersey coast to Atlantic City with controls at Hackettstown Goshen Newburg Port Jervis and Paterson. The three day 506 mile course emphasizes steady speed on good roads with penalties for climbing hills and aims to replace traditional hill climbs in endurance competition.
Denver motor dealer J K McDuffee leads Chalmers dealers nationwide including Hawaii to fund a Las Vegas tuberculosis sanatorium. Chalmers Motors president N M Hugh Chalmers contributes 1 000 toward a Chalmers sanatorium at Las Vegas. A 25 pledge per dealer funds the effort and a Chalmers 30 touring car will serve patients. McDuffee reports progress after visiting the New Mexico sanatorium.
R. C. Packard, of Pensacola Florida, journeyed to Lansing Michigan in an Oldsmobile touring car with W. Barendt. They traveled through Atlanta Chattanooga Knoxville Lexington Louisville Indianapolis and Toledo, claiming to have crossed highways hardly seen by motorists in eight and a half days with no rush.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway plans a 1911 program featuring auto races and military maneuvers for July 5 to 15 with over two thousand troops. Events are free to the public except grandstand seats, and Ft. Benjamin Harrison officials have praised the grounds as ideal for national maneuvers. Plans include Glidden tour bids, national championships, and an aviation and balloon showcase for next year.
Olds Motorworks testers form a squad to prevent highway damage during duty. A Saturday Evening Post article shows that a drag can keep country roads in first class condition with light post rain work and surface passes.
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