Dodge Brothers to Build Car Plant in Detroit
Detroits Dodge brothers announced they will begin building a new car plant to manufacture a Dodge model priced to rival Ford. They will withdraw from Ford supplying engines and parts, canceling a 100 million dollar contract, and aim to start production in the 1914-15 season, adding up to 25 000 Detroit jobs.
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Detroit
Ford
John F
Horace E. Dodge
Ford Company
Dodge Car
Dodge
Henry Ford
Dodge Brothers
Fords
John F. Dodge
John Dodge
Police Cadillac Turns 74000 Miles In Two Years
The Houston police department logged 74000 miles in a two year period with a 1911 Cadillac five passenger touring car used for hurry calls, transporting officers and prisoners. It carried up to a dozen people on busy nights and was replaced by a 1913 model.
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Cadillac
Police Department
Houston
Texas
Marathon Motor Works units to be marketed worldwide by Herff-Brooks
Indianapolis reports the Herff-Brooks corporation incorporated with $100000 capital to sell Marathon cars globally. Jacob and Herbert Herff and George Herff lead with H. H. Brooks as secretary and sales manager. New firm plans distributing points nationwide and export trade with a strong service policy. The 1914 Marathon lineup features six bodies on three chassis with 108 118 and 128 inch wheelbases and 35 horsepower engines. Mr. Herff will tour factories and western cities to promote the venture.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Marathon Motor Works
Nashville
Tenn
Loncern
Herff-Brooks Corporation
Marathon
H. H. Brooks
Marathon Company
George Herff
Herbert Herff
Jacob Herff
State Auto Company
Marathon Cars
Tennessee
United States
Brooks Long
Brooks
George
Herff
Los Angeles
San Francisco
St. Louis
Kansas City
Denver
Salt Lake City
Joy Riding Now A Felony Under Ohio Law
Ohio passes a new law making motor vehicle theft a felony with up to five years imprisonment. Joy riding previously treated as minor offenses may now face strict penalties aligning with horse stealing and deterring owners’ property.
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Ohio
Commerce Trucks Bring Delivery Solution To San Antonio
W J Dooley has become manager of Hudson Company's commercial car department and will demonstrate Commerce half ton trucks to merchants. A. M. Mark joins as factory representative. a carload has arrived. William Steinhardt praises the line as economical and sturdy, designed for efficient motor delivery.
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San Antonio
W. J. Dooley
Hudson Company
Dooley
A. M. Mark
Wiliam Steinhardt
Commerce Motor Truck Company
Commerce
May Ave Automobile Races Ere in Fall
Dr. W A Hering head of the San Antonio Automobile Club says a fall meet may be staged late October if the city purchases the Fair grounds. He has courted racing teams including Case and Mason and expects cooperation from the city. Fielding returns to run the club house and the new addition progresses
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Traction Company
Fair Grounds
W. A. Hering
San Antonio
Fairgrounds
American Automobile Association
Fielding
Hering
Willys Buys Castle Lamp Co Assets in Battle Creek
John N. Willys purchases Castle Lamp Co assets of Battle Creek Michigan and plans to move machinery and stock to Toledo for manufacture of lamps by the Overland Company.
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Willys
Castle Plant
Detroit
Mich
Castle Lamp Co
Battle Creek
John N. Willys
Toledo
Overland Company
Buick Puts 1914 Models On Road With Six Varieties
Local Buick distributor B R Webb announces six 1914 models for the year featuring Delco electric lighting and starting systems across the line. The six cylinder, 48 horsepower model offers roadster or touring bodies, left hand drive, center control, longer wheelbase, refined interior and lower price. Webb expects first shipments by September. 1913 stock sold last week. Dayton to build municipal garage along Idylwild avenue with a gasoline tank and pumping equipment.
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Buick
B. R. Webb
Delco
Webb
Dayton
Idylwild Avenue
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Houston Police Department
Congcan
Marathon Motor Cars
Bosch
Stromberg
E. Travis St
Motor House of Service
J. F. Hagan
Agency For Commerce Trucks
Fair Lee
W. A.ering
the Hudson CO
W. Crockett ST
Hudson CO
W. Crockett Street
Crockett 40
Ford Sales Co
East
Houston Street
Phone Crockett
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