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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1916
Page
19
The Goodyear story begins in 189 with a capital of 45 000 and a 38 000 square foot factory and grows to a 25 000 000 capital stock and a 65 acre plant. From 100 workers to 12 000 plus, the factory expands with demand for tires driving rapid growth as Goodyear becomes a worldwide name.
After his fifth court appearance with Frank Moran, Jess Willard and manager Tom Jones moved to their hotel. Willard, a known car enthusiast, secured a spacious Chalmers six from George Stowe of the New York branch. He plans a cross country tour next summer in his Chalmers six thirty.
At the request of eastern townships boards of trade led by Sherbrooke Quebec the customs department will operate until midnight at Rock Island Stanhope and possibly Mansonville to ease tourist entry and exit. Last year tourists from the United States could enter without bond for the duty on their cars.
National movement led by the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce to promote safety first. Committees to educate owners and pedestrians are planned across large U S cities with dealer involvement and city authorities coordinating efforts.
The Ohio motor vehicle department and the state auditor amicably settled a dispute over the 1916 license plate contract. Davies Manufacturing, Canton, held the original contract at 14.14 cents per set, with allegations of lack of competitive bidding. Davies sub let to a New York firm at 15 cents per set, delivering 102000 tag sets before stopping due to nonpayment of the first shipment.
Saxon Motor Car Company president Larry Ford compares New York to Philadelphia travel by auto and train. He argues cars cost less per mile with five passengers, citing 200 miles per trip and gas plus oil costs, and notes chauffeurs raise per-passenger cost but still remain cheaper than rail fares. He also cites Los Angeles to San Francisco by Saxon vs rail and the broader impact on trolley lines and long-distance auto stage services.
A Chalmers six thirty touring car carrying four passengers completed the ascent to Lick Observatory on Mt Hamilton entirely in high gear. Noted San Jose notary I Rancador witnessed the feat, testing radiator water at the summit as the steep route challenged the vehicle with 865 turns and a 2109 foot rise over 18.6 miles.
In Maxwell construction the starting motor engages the fly wheel through gears that run in an oil bath, greatly easing operation. The lubrication reduces noise and provides smoother starting performance.
El Paso residents who own 140 Maxwell motor cars pledge to place their vehicles at General Pershing for troop movement and road patrols in Northern Mexico. The fleet could transport about 600 men with gear, with cars ready for instant service. A formal tender was given at Fort Bliss by A. P. Buquor as onlookers cheered, filmed for nationwide distribution.
The 1915 Studebaker annual report shows sales of 56.54 million and a 13.09 million year over year rise. Amid many orphaned automakers, Studebaker plans 100000 cars in 1916, touting permanency and economical production. The firm emphasizes high quality for moderate prices and a proactive after sale service plan with six month inspections.
Rumors surround the Guaranty Securities Corporation of New York as a proposed time payment plan for auto dealers gains attention. The plan reportedly targets dealers handling multiple car makes with a uniform national scope and is linked to a $50 million automobile paper volume for the year.
The article recounts how auto manufacturers and dealers met a freight car shortage with ingenuity. Studebaker, led by L. J. Ollier, shifted to flat cars and gondolas, shipping 46 flat cars carrying 125000 dollars of cars to Pittsburgh in 24 hours, and sent trains to many cities. Dealer crews drove cars home when trains were unavailable, while others gathered at central points to collect shipments. A separate case notes Jeannette Morrison of Oglesby Illinois winning an exemption after her car was seized while she was away, then proving exemption as head of a family.
Barney Oldfield drives a Firestone equipped car to a fresh world mile record in 45 seconds at Ascot Park Los Angeles on March 19. He emphasizes faith in Firestone tires as used in every race.
The F B Stearns Company of Cleveland announced a fifty dollar price advance on all Stearns Knight models starting March 20. President Frank B Stearns cites rapidly rising raw material costs as the reason for the higher price to maintain quality and standards. production this year has already exceeded last year's annual output.
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