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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1913
Page
13
Boillott driving a Peugeot won the French Grand Prix at Amiens over twenty starters in 7 hours 58 minutes 56 seconds for 570 miles. Jules Goux, also in a Peugeot, finished second with 7:66:22. The course measured 19.5 miles per lap and Boillott claimed the event for the second time.
A list of entrants from Sunbeam England Delage France Excelsior Belgium and other makers appears with pilots or team names. The event tomorrow has no fuel restriction but enforces engine displacement under 67.1 cubic inches and a weight range between 385 and 661 pounds.
W O L Westgard born in Christiania Norway is the A A A and U S government Pathfinder guiding Indiana’s tour to the Pacific coast. The veteran pathfinder uses the Pathfinder 40 for transcontinental data gathering and road surveys, tracing Midland and southern routes before returning to New York.
William D Bartlett, president of the Oneida Automobile Club, was appointed last week by Public Safety Commissioner Joseph Smith as special motor policeman. His duties will regulate motor traffic in Oneida New York.
A historical schedule lists dates for motor races and shows across the United States and abroad. July features French grand prix and multiple track meets in Seattle, Peoria, and Chicago area events. August lists Le Mans road race, Santa Monica races, and Wisconsin tour. September includes Boulogne light car race and Isle of Man tour. November covers Vanderbilt race in Savannah and London London congress. shows in Paris and Olympia.
Henderson motor cars in a cross country tour test kerosene as fuel. Ray Harroun’s kerosene carburetor powers one De Luxe Henderson driven by Harroun. R P Henderson drives the gasoline Henderson. The crew aims to set records for kerosene use and crossing the country on minimal gasoline.
I L Hibbard son of an eastern railway magnate and his bride Miss Ethel Davenport of Los Angeles abandoned a private Pullman car to finish their honeymoon on a motorcycle with sidecar. They toured the states then crossed to the continent and chose flexible side trips not reachable by train. The husband bought a motorcycle with sidecar and they will complete their honeymoon by this mode.
Organizers of the race meet at Corona California on September 9 have turned promotion of the event over to the Western Automobile Association.
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Akron Ohio announces a plan through its dealers service bureau that lets Good year dealers save about 82 percent on 100 road signs by pooling orders and buying from a centralized point. This centralization demonstrates manufacturers aiding dealers to build up business and support the tire industry.
The Kisselbar two ton truck completed a 150 mile Baltimore to Hagerstown round trip loaded with furniture. It consumed an average of one gallon of gasoline per six miles, a record the Jarboe Brothers of Baltimore praise given the route’s sand and mountain roads. They claim the truck replaces four two horse teams in work and does so more satisfactorily.
Mrs Rae Mueller of 2448 Blaisdell avenue Minneapolis becomes the first licensed woman taxicab driver in Minnesota after passing the state examination.
Mrs. Ernest Dawson of Indianapolis is praised for long distance driving records. She logged 26 000 miles last year and recently completed Chicago to Indianapolis in 16 and a half hours, averaging 26 miles per hour despite 90 miles in rain. Officials call it a record for women and challenge others to equal it.
Mrs. A. Adrian of Dallas has started a passenger and freight service linking San Angelo and Sonora, placing three freight trucks and one 20 passenger car in operation. Jack Nabors, the mail carrier on the route, will enhance facilities to carry freight and add passenger service. The distance between the two towns is 70 miles.
A mov ing picture representative will join the Kansas Short Grass Club on its Denver tour to photograph the group and capture scenes of the excursion.
The Metz Tire and Rubber Co manager in Akron cites ease of driving, self starters, and puncture proof tires as key to electric car popularity among women. He notes Metz cushion tires are widely adopted in 1913 electric vehicles, reducing tire repairs during long trips.
In Philadelphia a fleet of Kissel-Kar trucks operated by M. L. Shoemaker & Company fertilizer makers serves as cement ambulances for the dead and disabled. The trucks are noted for their efficiency in heavy haulage during hot summer days, demonstrating a practical remedy for city sanitation and aid chores.
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