Evolve New Auto Insurance Plan
A New Jersey insurer adopts weight based rates for auto insurance. Cars under 3000 pounds insured at one rate and those over 3000 pounds at another. The system applies to vehicle liability and property damage. Lighter cars are deemed safer with a two to three safety ratio favoring light models. The trend emphasizes weight as a primary factor due to operating costs and design simplification.
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New Jersey
Chalmers
Detroit
Lincoln Highway to standardize road markers nationwide
Hi Ostermann announces repainting and standardization of Lincoln Highway markers across the route. A trained crew will paint signs eight markers per mile with two per turn in towns. Willys-Overland provides service cars. communities fund salaries. Local signs vary by locale. plan aims for uniform, cost efficient work with broad approval.
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HI. C. Ostermann
Lincoln Highway Association
Willys-Overland Company
Ostermann
Lincoln Highway
Tubes should be well cared for in car maintenance
Motorists often neglect spare tubes even when they know tire care matters. Schwab of Michelin warns against unprotected tubes in tool boxes, exposure to light and high temperatures, and storing in cardboard boxes. Use waterproof cloth bags to protect tubes.
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Schwab
Michelin Tire Company
Indignant Over False Reports From Mexico City
San Antonio April 22 reports from the Mexican interior say news of anti American demonstrations published in American papers caused indignation in the foreign colony of Mexico City. American residents in Mexico telegraphed President Wilson denying outbreaks. Denials state no anti American expressions occurred and quiet prevails in the republic.
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San Antonio
Tex
Mexico City
Acuna
Wilson
Carranza
Republic
British Aviator Hedger Killed in Action Over Enemy Lines
R A Horton reported receiving a letter from Robert Black, flight commander, asserting that Lieut W E Hedger of New York, an aviator with the British army, was killed in action after falling from the air in an encounter with the enemy.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
R. A. Horton
Lieut
W. E. Hedger
New York
Robert Black
Lieut Hedger
Horton
Speedway enters team in rage speedway race
Indianapolis April 23 T. E. Myers general manager announces Indianapolis Speedway will enter three cars in the Sheepshead Bay Speedway Race in New York City May 13. Cars are from Indianapolis Speedway Team Company and Prest-O-Lite Racing Team. John Aitken drives a Peugeot. Pete Henderson and Eddie Rickenbacher drive Maxwell cars. The move signals plans for cross city team entries among the nation’s ten speedways ahead of the Sixth Annual International Sweepstakes Race on May 30.
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Indianapolis
T. E. Myers
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Sheepshead Bay Speedway
New York City
Indianapolis Speedway
Prest-O-Lite Racing
Peugeot
John Aitken
Maxwell
Prest-O-Lite
America
Chicago
New York
Court rules listening for train noise not enough at crossings
Kansas Supreme Court rules that listening for train noise is not sufficient precaution for drivers approaching crossings where oncoming trains cannot be seen. The decision from Topeka states that motorists must take additional protective steps beyond listening for an approaching train.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas Supreme Court
Topeka Doctor Loses Damage Suit Against Santa Fe
The Kansas appeal court ruled the car driver must stop and inspect the tracks after a collision or he cannot claim damages. Dr. W. A. Wehe of Topeka had sued the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway, but the Shawnee County District Court damages were denied on appeal.
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W. A. Wehe
Topeka
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Dr. Wehe
Shawnee County District Court
Dr King's New Discovery for Colds and Coughs
Relieved by Dr King s New Discovery says a Franconia New Hampshire user. The ad claims rapid relief from colds and coughing with antiseptic healing properties. A 50 cent bottle is advertised with money back if not satisfied.
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Dr. King
Jesseman
Franconia
N. H
Yuan Shi Kai Calls For Cabinet To Start Reforms In China
President Yuan Shi Kai issues a mandate admitting dissatisfaction with his control and authorizes Secretary Hsu Shih Chang to form a responsible cabinet. The move aims at administrative reform and easing today’s difficulties.
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Peking
Yuan Shi Kai
Hsu Shih Chang
Last Lincoln Conspirator Suratt Dies in Baltimore
John Harrison Suratt, last survivor of the Lincoln assassination conspirators, died Friday night in Baltimore at age 72. He recently retired as general freight agent of the Baltimore Steam Packet Company. A Confederate Army veteran, he served in the secret service during the Civil War and fled when a warant was issued for him.
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Lincoln
Baltimore
John Harrison Surratt
Abraham Lincoln
Surratt
Baltimore Steam’ Packett Company
Secret Service
From New York to Canada to Europe and beyond
From New York to Canada and th to Europe Egypt and South America outline a broad travel or global routes overview. The fragment mentions multiple regions and continents, indicating a discussion of cross continental connections or journeys.
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New York
Canada
Europe
Egypt
South Ameri
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed by Namesake User
Inglewood California resident Will G Richmond praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for brow trouble and cough. He says it soothes raw throat and bronchial surfaces, eases tightness, loosens phlegm, and relieves a stubborn cough without opiates, suitable for sensitive stomachs.
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Real Life Insurance
Quincy
Duplex Tire Company
Maine Street
Quincy, Ill
Duplex
Lincoln Road
Speedway
Indianapolis Concerns
Oriford
Valentine Jercy
T. C. Nichols
T. C. Nichols Motor Car Co
Quincy, Illinois
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