Packard to Exhibit De Luxe Carriages at Madison Square Garden
Packard Motor Car Company will display three Packard carriages at Madison Square Garden from January 11 to 18. The lineup includes the limousine cabette and phaeton of the 38 model, featuring left drive, electric self starter, and centralized control with dashless instrumentation. Separate dual ignition and an acetylene primer aid cold starts, with controls on the steering column for the driver.
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Packard Motor Car Company
Madison Square Garden
Packard Control Board
New York
French cabette shown as exclusive town car model
A French style cabette is showcased as a gentle woman’s town car with two seats in its enclosed cabin and one open seat for the driver. The show car features light blue body panels with gray wicker work and gray tufted upholstery, while the phaeton body is Veluvine white with black striping and white wicker panels.
Plenty of Gas and Warm Starts for Cold Mornings
Winter car care tips advise richer fuel mixture for easier starts and smoother running. An expert notes a higher gasoline proportion on chilly mornings improves combustion. A new priming plug provides a dedicated fuel channel to vaporize at firing point for a quick start.
Stutz Drivers First Entrants in 600 Mile Indy Race
Two Stutz cars were the first entries for the 600 mile Memorial Day race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Charley Merz and Gil Anderson, noted Stutz riders, return from last year's 500 mile event where Merz placed fourth and Anderson finished after two blown tires collapsed at 200 miles.
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Charley Merz
Gil Anderson
Merz
Anderson
Zengel
Ideal Motor Car Company
Indianapolis
Elgin
Milwaukee
Buick workers receive 175000 Christmas payroll
An employee reported leaving the Buick Motor Company on Saturday December 21 with more than 175000 in their pockets. The amount represents the two weeks of labor expenditures in the plant for the period leading up to Christmas.
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Buick Motor Company
Charles Allwardt’s 2000 Mile Motorcycle Run
Chicago California rider Charles Allwardt completed a 2000 mile motor cycle trip across the region. He averaged 143 miles per day over the journey, traveling through multiple towns and maintaining steady daily output.
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Charles Allwardt
Chicago
Cal
Hudson Company expands staff with Wayne Hearne as manager
The Hudson Company of San Antonio announces a management appointment as part of rapid growth. Wayne Hearne, a veteran in Southwest auto distribution and former Cutting Model Car Company state distributor, will lead operations to ensure customer satisfaction. President William Steinhardt notes strong sales and a healthy city trade, with a complete auto plant, garage, and accessory services reflecting local interest.
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Hudson Company
Wayne Hearne
Hearne
San Antonio
Southwest
Cutting Mound Car Company
Hudson
William Steinhardt
Lozier Reveals Light Six and Big Six Upgrades
Lozier announces the 1913 line adds a Light Six priced at 3250 and the Type 72 Big Six at 5000 with twelve body designs. Highlights include triple ignition with Bosch magneto and dual spark plugs, an oiling trough driven by the accelerator, ball bearings in major parts, and refinements favoring left hand drive and improved carburetion for easier starting and smoother power.
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Lozier Motor Company
Lozier
Lozier Company
Bosch
Ontario Motor Vehicle License Revenues Rise Sharply
Ontario reports 1911 revenue from motor vehicle license sales at 650 831.25 dollars, doubling 1910 receipts of 24 394 dollars. Last year issued 11 329 licenses, up from 4 320 in 1910 and 1 176 in 1906. Charter fees for automobile corporations totaled 235 663.10 dollars.
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Ontario
Motor Factories Busy With Orders
A West tour shows Indianapolis automobile plants running at full capacity with Cole National Pathfinder Stutz Mormon Empire operations active. Builders rush to complete new facilities and refine starters and lighting systems as they prep to mass produce large car runs.
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West
Indianapolis
Metropolis
New York
Cole
National
Fac
Tory
Pathfinder
Stutz
Mormon
Empire
American
Marion
Pittsburg Police Crack Down On Reckless Drivers
Pittsburg police launch crackdown on dangerous driving after numerous recent accidents. Officers ordered to break up the practice, leading to several arrests of motorists.
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Pittsburg
De Palma to Quit Auto Racing Rumors Swirl
Speculation rises over De Palma’s Indy 500 entry as a statement suggests retirement after a serious recent accident. Reports from El Paso claim he is through with racing, with his wife staying there for the winter while he remains under medical care.
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Indianapolis
Rach de Palma
de Palma
el Paso
Geon
Pay Your Poll Tax Campaign Prompted by Voter Duty
A call urges citizens to settle poll taxes as a civic duty highlighting tax payments tied to voting access and local governance. The message emphasizes personal responsibility and public funding implications.
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