White Army Expands as White Company Boosts Truck Sales
White Company of Cleveland reports current sales of motor trucks rising with 28 units sold to department and dry goods stores. The firm now powers over 600 trucks for about 150 leading retailers. Saks and Company of New York placed an initial order for ten trucks. Lord and Taylor added one, G. M. McKelvey Co of Youngstown repeated for five, and May Company of Cleveland expanded to eleven trucks in service.
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White Company
Cleveland
New York
Saks and Company
Lord and Taylor
G. M. McKelvey Company
Youngstown
May Company of
Indianapolis Eyes Taxi Fare Regulation Aims for Distance Based Rates
City officials plan to draft a taxi ordinance to regulate fares for curb drivers as Cleveland style rates have varied. Large motor livery firms generally charge reasonable prices but some cabbies seek high fares. The plan sets fares by distance traveled and marks a shift in city policy. A separate Ohio village note mentions a Baptist minister praising motorcycles as a help to ministers in small towns.
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Indianapolis
Chalmers Light Six Car Tested in San Antonio
A 1915 Chalmers light six was developed and tested extensively in San Antonio with G W Dunham and A E Walden from the factory. G A Halff of Amo Auto Sales assisted in design and observed rigorous hills mud and rough roads before the car was driven to Detroit and praised for its finish power quietness and Atwater Kent ignition enabling smooth operation at various speeds.
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Chalmers
G. A. C. Halff
Alamo Auto Sales Company
San Antonio
Chalmers Motor Car Company
G. W. Dunham
A. E
Detroit
Walden
Mr. Halff
Texas
First 1914 Oakland Reveals Novel History
The 1914 Oakland Big Six debuts with a long wheelbase and green paint named Long Green. Robert Edeson, star of the Fine Feathers Company, bought the demonstrator at the New York show, plans a Strongheart Garage on Long Island, and will open May 1 after Eastern engagements. Mrs. Edeson christened the car and attracts praise on Manhattan streets.
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Oakland
Sidney B. Bowman Company
Oakland Distributors
New York
Robert Edeson
Fine Feathers’ Company
Edeson
Bowman Company
Oaklang
Harbor, L. I
Strongheart
Oakland Cars
Manhattan
Marker Reappointed Ohio Road Commissioner
Governor Cox reappointed James R. Marker as road commissioner for a term expiring June 16 1915. Uncertainty surrounded the appointment though Marker was allowed to serve without formal appointment. Marker heads the Ohio highway department and earns this recognition of merit.
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Marker
Cox
Ohio
James R. Marker
Rutherford Promoted by Goodrich Company
W C Rutherford is promoted to assistant general sales manager at B F Goodrich Company lifting his four year role as assistant to H E Raymond. He credits organization skill and a strong sales network, noting Goodrich safety campaigns and price leadership bolster tire sales and customer service.
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W. C. Rutherford
B. F. Goodrich Company
Automobile
Ruth
Erford
Rutherford Aong
H. E. Raymond
Rutherford
Denver
Buffalo
Akron
Goodrich
Goodrich Company
Convict Road Workers Offer Reward
Convict laborers in the Lindale district of Smith County Texas offer a $35 reward from their wages for the return of two fellow convicts who broke parole and escaped soon after the camp started. The project marks Texas first use of convict labor for road construction, and is described as a complete success.
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Lindale
Smith County
Tex
Texas
Six Cylinder Cars Help Roads Last Longer Says Hudson Distributor
William Steinhardt, Hudson distributor, argues six cylinder cars wear roads less due to steadier power transfer. He cites engineers’ claims of reduced wheel slip and longer tire life on the Hudson Six, contrasting with heavier or faster cars.
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William Steinhardt
Hudson Motor Cars
Steinhardt
Neighbor advised to buy wagon because it's a Studebaker
John H. Shirkey of Ironton Ohio recalls advising a neighbor over forty years ago to purchase a wagon by choosing a Studebaker citing quality. The anecdote highlights early American auto maker trust and regional memory of durable wagons.
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John H. Shirkey
Ironton, C
Studebaker
Elms Donated to Lincoln Highway Beautification Effort
Charles Gunner of De Kalb donates 2000 six foot elm trees to Illinois Lincoln Highway Association representatives. Trees will be planted on Arbor Day along the route with school children and women’s club members coordinating in multiple cities. Similar plantings are planned at other points to enhance the ocean to ocean road.
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Lincoln Highway
Illinois
Lincoln Highway Association
Charles Gunner
de Kalb
Snoqualmie Pass Road Nears Opening in July
The Washington State Good Roads Association announces Snoqualmie Pass road over the Cascades will be ready for travel early in July. The 24 mile route is projected to cost 203696 dollars.
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Washington State Good Roads Association
Snoqualmie Pass
Cascade Mountains
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Stewart
Warner
North Flores Street
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Pat
Tire Concern
W. O. Rutherford
Empire Streamline
New Empire Streamline Roadster
Phone Crockett
San Antonio, Texas
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Bagland
Car and King Motor Car Company
Jefferson Avenue
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