Grand Prize Race Abandoned Over Safety Concerns in New York
The decision to cancel the New York grand prize race is praised for safety as spectators have endangered high speed runs. Savannah, Lowell, and Elgin courses are cited as well policed, with Savannah set to host the event in November under Georgia National Guard supervision. Fiats Navarro, Wagner, and Hermery, plus Marmon drivers Daw son and Marroun, prepared at great expense, face postponement costs and uncertain schedules.
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New York
Long Island
Savannah
Lowell
Elgin
Georgia National Guard
Fiat Company
Navarro
Wagner
Hermery
Sll
Harry Grant
Alco
Joe Dawson
Ray Marroun
Marmon
Cadillac Use in Desert Pursuit Narrates 700 Mile Chase
Globe Arizona reports a dramatic pursuit of two alleged murderers aided by a Cadillac thirty. A week-long chase through White Mountains and desert trails ended with their capture at Adamana and the car’s return to Globe. The vehicle shows burnished paint, worn tires, and melted oil cups, while captives endure heat, dust, and rough travel.
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Globe, Ariz
White Mountains
James Steele
William R. Stewart
Globe
Adamana
Cooley
Concho
Eest Concho
St. Johns
Rubber tires beat iron tires in wear tests says Westcott
Burton J. Westcott of Westcott motor car company in Richmond Ind asserts from years of tire tests that rubber tires, if properly weighted, will outwear iron tires by far. He has built many carriages and automobiles and conducted extensive mileage experiments with both materials.
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Burton J. Westcott
Westcott Motor Car Company
Richmond
Ind
Cars in Glass Hood E Jackson Auto Company Models
E Jackson Automobile Company reveals two models of their 1911 car with reinforced glass hoods and enhanced visibility for drivers. The reveal emphasizes safety and styling through modern glazing and streamlined features.
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E. Jackson Automobile Company
Value of Auto to Army Proved at Ft Harrison
The Army tests at Ft Harrison show gasoline motor trucks outperforming mules. Col Cruse notes one truck does the work of thirty-two mules, saving time and space while transporting ammo, lumber, supplies, and troops. Notable witnesses included Hodges Lee Cruse Harrison Brown. Cruse will report to Washington.
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FT. Harrison
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Col. Cruse
Charles L. Hodges
the Lakes
Jessa M. Lee
Greencastle
Ind
William Simpson
Thomas Cruse
U. 8S. A
Russell B. Harrison
Willy H. Brown
Cruse
Washington
Oldfield Faces Outlaw Threat Over Johnson Match Race
Indignation among prominent auto racing drivers arises after Barney Oldfield agrees to race against Jack Johnson, the world heavyweight champion. Officials say Johnson is ineligible to register and Oldfield could be outlawed if he competes, potentially sparking a boycott at Atlanta speedway events November 3 to 5.
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Barney Oldfield
Jack Johnson
Bob” Burman
New York
Johnson
Oldflold
Barney
Oldfield
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Atlanta
Atlanta Speedway
Oldsmobile Autocrat Shines In 1910 Vanderbilt Race
After the Vanderbilt dip race, Oldsmobile proud of its Autocrat entry. Driven by He M Stillman assistant factory manager and mechanic Joe Nelson, the car was timed for twenty-one laps and ran steadily, marking a notable showing among the entrants.
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M. Stillman
Olds Motor Works
Joe Nelson
Endurance runs praised as benefits by Abbott Detroit official
J B Spitzley, assistant general manager of Abbott Motor Company in Detroit, defends annual endurance tours like the Glidden Munsey Little Glidden as beneficial to the motor car industry and country. He says they reveal defects, map touring routes, attract tourists, promote good roads, and foster civic pride, supporting continued Abbott Detroit entries in these events.
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J. B. Spitzley
Abbott Motor Company
Detroit
Mich
Abbott-Detroit
Abbott Detroit
Distributors Meet at Overland Factory in Toledo
About thirty automobile distributors from Philadelphia and nearby states travel on the Chicago limited bound for Toledo to inspect the Willys Overland plant. Walter Judson Sprankle, Overland and Marion car distributor, hosts the trip with subagents. John Willys, Willys Overland president, entertained the group at the Hotel Secor during their Toledo stay.
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Walter Judson Sprankle
Philadelphia
Chicago Limited
Pennsylvania
Toledo
Willys-Overland Company
Overland
Me. Sprankle
Marion
John Willys
Hotel Secor
Fiat Stars Lead Foreign Team With Nazzaro De Palma Wagner
The Fiat team built around Louis Wagner Felice Nazzaro and Ralph De Palma is touted as the strongest foreign lineup. Nazzaro holds the world road record 744% miles per hour average in the Florio cup and has dominated European events. De Palma set speed marks across the United States and won Savannah Grand Prize and Riverhead road race. Wagner triumphed in Savannah Grand Prize and the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup, with notable overseas success.
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Louis Wagner
Felice Nazzaro
Ralph de Palma
Nazzaro
Italy
Europe
Fiat
Brooklands Track
England
United States
Savannah
Riverhead
Lowell
Syracuse
America
Motorist car care tips from an old manual
Practical cautions for drivers on magneto handling, top maintenance, side slips, clutch cleansing in wet weather, electrolyte in accumulators, puncture repair, spring and engine troubleshooting. Emphasizes patient, measured actions over rash fixes to extend vehicle life and avoid dangerous practices.
Arrangements for Boston Auto Show Begin in Mass
Mass October 15 The preliminary details for the annual auto show next March have been arranged by Manager Chester I Campbell with the first allotment of spaces issued. The show will be an open end admitting every make of car, a policy ensuring broad diversity and suitability for buyers. Space is being rapidly applied for, and all can be accommodated in the Mechanics building exhibit area. An in the past, particular attention can be paid to (text cut).
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Boston
Mass
Chester I. Campbell
Mechanics
Westgard Blazes Way to Pacific Across Continent
Anthony L. Westgard, president of the Automobile Touring Club of America, begins a sixty day ocean to ocean automobile tour to study topography and weather for the transcontinental aviators contest for a $50,000 prize. He will map routes, identify landing sites, fuel and repair spots and rally governors and clubs to support a continuous first class Atlantic to Pacific road.
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William Randolph Hearst
Anthony L. Westgard
Automobile Touring Club of America
Ocean
Westgard
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Department of Public Roads
Gov. White
Charles Starr
Indianapolis
Ray McNamara
McNamara
Pacific Coast
Texas
Nicaragua
Bureau of Tours
Automobile Club of America
Mania Grows Less Among Motorists
A Motor World column notes moderation is essential in car use while praising the decline of overt speed maniacs. It says many drivers still chase miles or minutes, with some pushing limits but fewer extreme speedsters now than before.
Cars for Porto Rico visit plans with Abbot
Jose M. Sojo of San Juan Porto Rico visited Detroit this week and aligned with the Abbot for what appears to be a trip or arrangement. The brief note indicates a connection between Sojo and the Abbot during his stay in Detroit.
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Porto Rico
Jose M. Sojo
San Juan
Detroit
Eeef
Tha Ab
Automobile Growth Powers Nationwide Hotel Improvement
Country regions have seen vast hotel and dining improvements due to cars, says F L Holmes of Joe Mich Auto. He notes developments in country lodgings, meals, and reliable stops, with travel now offering comfort from any starting point.
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Era
F. L. Holmes
Ae!son Automobile Company
Joe Mich
White Mountain
Automobile Market Fragments at Indianapolis Listings
Classified page notes various auto firms and parts suppliers in Indianapolis area. Mentions Premier Motor Company, Studebaker era references, and multiple addresses including 219 North West Av. and 23 25 Kentucky Avenue. Includes names such as Stearns Jackson and Fuller Auto Sales Co and Frank B. Wills.
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Stearns Jackson and Fuller Auto Sales Co
Kentucky Avenue
Indpis. Co
Frank B. Wills
Studebaker
Isn nPean
Tiona Ams
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Cadillac
Arizona
Iment
Wil H. Brown
Ee Lee Cee
SiMe Elsi Ee le
Burman
Oldsmobile
Ness
de Palma
Westgard Blazes
M'Namara
Indiana
Wechsler
Delaware and
Ohio
Daggy
Fletcher Ave
Indianapolis, Ind
Washington St
Indianapolis Automobile
the Motor Car Center
COLE
Capitol Ave
Tata
Penn
Flanders
Studebak
N. Penn
Henderson Motor Sates Co
Wauss Co
Mitchell
Hearsey-Willis Co
West Market Street
Ranabouts
Aste National Rational
Caselne National Refining CO
Oliver and Drew Overland
Parry Auto CO
Standard and Division
Sig
Premie
Hotor Stanufactorisig Company Premier
Sheing Sects
North
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