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First American Speeder Fined for 20 MPH History
Newport, R. I. The chauffeur Michal Woods sped a New York limousine at 20 mph in 1904, becoming the nation’s third motorist jailed for speed. Judge Darius Baker sentenced him to five days after Woods, seen by bicycle patrolman Sullivan, had prior speed incidents.
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Newport
R. T
Michal Woods
Woods
Heeside
A. Donavarra
Marton and
Carroll Avenues
W. P. Thompson
Thompson
Darius Baker
Sullivan
Bellevue Ave
Lemathite