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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1908

Page

12

Points of the cars in todays ace

Alarms. Class roadster cylinders four 2 35 alive double side chain ig nition Atwater Ket spark generator Wheel base 109 weight 2600 estimated speed 66 Wiles Of capacity three galloncy gasoline capacity 18 gallons owner Alamo Auto Co driver Clay Brown Mitchall Chass touring cylinders four b p 805 drive shaft ignition jump spark and cai wheel base Ji weight 2600 estimated speed AN miles oil seapacity one gallon gasoline capac ity Is palions owner G D.Rebuins aciver W H Balas Studebaker Class touring cylinders four h D 36 drive shaft ignition Bosch low tension magneto whewbase 112 weight 2600 estimated speed 45 miles oil capacity ote gallon guso ling capacity 15 gallons owner Stagoke Bros driver Vaulyne Themae Glass roadster cylinders four B ws 40 drive shaft ignition jump Spark coiling Bosch high tension magneto wheel base 112 weigh 2400 estimated epach 60 Tiles all capacity two and one-half gallons gasoling capacity 18 gallons owner B A Kalkhurst driver Wi cd Marrs Bon Jr and J Leifmans Stollard Dayton Glusk roadster cylinders four bpg 40 arive shaft lenttion succo spark coil and Nosch high tension magneto wheel base 11u Welgut 2400 estimated speed Ti miles oi Gipacity three gallone gasoline capacity 18 gallons owner D M Fig ory driver Tooin Te Tigmel Mikchet) Class touring cylinders four de Be B24 drive shaft ignition jemo spark and wall wheel base 9 weleht 2000 oathmated speed miles oil capacity one gallon gazo Moe capacity 12 galions owner G O Robbins driver G Hoimeck

Alamo Auto Co Clay Brown Studebaker H. D Stagoke Bros Vaulyne Bosch B.A. Kalkhurst Cd. Marrs Bon, Jr J. Leifmans Stollard-Dayton Glusk Arive Welgut D. M. Figory Tooin Te Tigmel Mikchet G O. Robbins G. Hoimeck

NENY Motorcycle Entry Blocked By San Antonio Club

The Guarantee Motorcycle company bid for a 1 hour race entry but the San Antonio Auto club contest committee refused the request stating the large machine would not meet public approval. Officials fear a clash with Mecarg could injure the event and prefer not to mix entries. Races for motorcycle entrants are planned in Mierave on Labor Day with a large turnout expected for the gate.

Guarantee Motorcycle Company San Antonio Auto Club Mierave Ithesa Paris Wye Grand Atana Auto Club Contest Committee San Antonio

Great Texas 12 Hour Automobile Race Opens

Amid great weather San Antonio hosts the 12 hour automobile race at the fair grounds with 50 plus entries. Staging from 7 am to 7 pm, officials promise the event will be the largest and most decisive in Texas auto history, attracting national interest and strong dealer support.

Feir Grounds Texas Auto South

Automobiles and Races Stir San Antonio Auto Scene

Deve Pryors Stodidard-Dayton roadster to take part in a race amid plans by the Alamo Auto Club. Kalkhurst backs his own Thomas forty, with demonstrations used to show device merits. Reports note on crankless and removable rims, touring appeal, and a growing American auto culture including the A A motorist federation and cross country touring plans.

Pryors Stodidard-Dayton Alamo Auto Oo A. Kalkhurst

San Antonio Car On Successful Trip

Dr. W. C. Farmer of San Antonio completed a long overland journey from the city to Galveston and Paris Texas in a small car. He and his family carried substantial baggage and faced few tire problems while traversing varied country, with photos showing sand decay in eastern Texas. He praises the vehicle and plans more overland trips for pleasure seeking travelers.

Chicago New York Link Thig J. B. Mingesheimer Chicago City R. R. Co Cer Mra Minzenheimer Z. W. Hall Wenzashelsmer W. C. Farmer Galveston Paris Tex de and Mia Farmer Manwell Voughout Te State Farmen

San Antonio Tax Assessor Books Open for 1908 Tax Renditions

Notice to taxpayers that City Assessor’s books are open for property tax renditions in San Antonio. All owners must render property for taxation before September 1. Signed by Mayor Bryan Callaghan and City Clerk Fred Fries.

En Antonio City of San Antonio Bryan Callaghan Fred Fries

Plano-toning and repairing ten pianos

Plano-toning and repairing activity noted with ten pianos, mentioning A Nordmann and address 420 Gallad. Telephone contact listed with two phones for service.

Predictions of Accidents at Raging Race Event

A local gathering discussed fears of serious mishaps during a large track event. G A C Hakf warned a serious accident could occur with six-course cars tearing around a large track, urged ambulance access on site, and noted potential safety concerns could affect attendance.

Arin G. A. C. Hakf Ala Auto Co

Russian Fanatics Build Riverbank Caves for Worship

A band of fanatics establishes dwellings in riverbank caves near Kiet Russia drawing followers from across the province to pray together. one adherent is reported buried.

Kiet Russia Dumants

Auto Association sanctions big hour race in San Antonio

The American Automobile Association wired its sanction for today's prominent race in San Antonio. Secretary G. M. Fairgeld of the local Auto Club reported the confirmation, saying the event would elevate the city in route circles and set new standards. Despite weather, track work continues and organizers expect no interference unless a heavy downpour arrives.

G. M. Fairgeld San Antonio Auto Club Flaire Fiat Wil Pain

Drowning Patriarch Rescued From Swamped Dug Out

After two cloudbursts swamped a dug-out, disciples fled in fear while a tall patriarch with a white beard refused to leave, claiming God wanted him to drown. Police saved him from the waterlogged hole, lifting him to safety despite his fatalistic stance.

Cloudburat Byt

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