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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1909

Page

9

Women Tourists Plan Long Auto Journey Across States

A New York party led by Mrs Ramsey with two companions will drive a long route through Albany Buffalo Toledo Chicago Rapids Ontalay Cheyenne Granger Ogden and Reno. They expect to reach their destination around July 24. Mrs Ramsey says the trip is not a race against time and aims to prove women can take long journeys in comfort and safety.

Albany Buffalo Toledo C Tron Ceisr Rapids Ontalay Cheyenne Granger Ogden Reno Hallast Grand Stand Tiral Centr Lowell

Chadwick Six Dominates Auto Show Circuit Leads

The Chadwick Six firm declares itself exclusive in Sam Antonio's auto market led by president Sidney Weis. Its speed, durability, and hillclimb prowess shine in recent events with Chadwick and Fiat Cyclone rivals. Brown in the 120-hp Boaz tops the Giant Despair climb. De Palma’s Fiat Cyclone and others set notable times. Crowds of 50,000 witness Decoration Day spectacle and record attempts amid engineering bravado.

Sam Antonio Chadwick Compass Sidney Weis Chadwick Willeesharre, Py Sira Leuawynin Power Benz Philadelphia Tnquirer David Bruce Brown Willie Maupt Chadwick Lash Waupt Ralph de Palma Albert Dennison Brown Taazelere Len Zengle Prgel Chadwick A Ydar Apo

Regulations Set For Two Whisigo Road Races

The Whisigo Automobile Club announced rules for the Crown Point Lowell races on June 18 and 19. Technical committee members Beeuroft, Wd, and Nadal framed the rules, with entry closes June 5 and a 25 cent reg fee. starting order by lot will be drawn at the course headquarters.

Whisigo Automobile Cobeep Crown Point Lowell Elient David Beeuroft MF. Wd Bernie Nadal Alclinia Hought Beetrodt Edward Wil Ib Je Trego Umd Michigay Avenue Cag Annines Lot Neon Ting FE Can Wl Dante

Tires part of wear and tear in the New York v Seattle race

The piece lauds Firestone and other tire makers for demanding tire care and reliability. It argues that tire service is essential to automobile efficiency and that manufacturers bear responsibility for selecting reliable tires. It highlights a 4000 mile race as showing the need for good tire service and low wear.

New York Seattle Firestone Tante

Glidden four entries extend as June delays end

The Glidden four time extension keeps entry at 400 until June first, with 300 for those delaying watering after June. Chairman Hower presides as entries close, while WM. Woblitt plans a June 10 launch on a 40 horsepower Alea car driving solo through a cross country route from Albany to New York, outlining a broader American Automobile association tour with more clubs and entertainments along the way.

TP. B. Hower Manin Atvest Doffula N.Y WM. Woblitt Moblitt Arthur Jervpera Anerican Locomotive Company Aurose Hoblitt Alea Pleasure Woblitt Albany Buffalo Cleveland Toledo Chicago Milwaukee Minneapolis Denver Kansas City St Louis Louisville Colmins Pittsburg Philadelphia New York Uist Gliddell Detroit Lion Tour Luin

126 Miles in Mud and Snow Story of a Timed Auto Run

Mr Deering of Collins Realty Helena Montana recounts a 126 mile auto dash to cover a time sensitive business run. In blizzard mud he piloted a Franklin from Helena to Dillon via Boulder Whitehall and Twin Bridges reaching in time to beat a late train schedule. The voyage highlighted the time lock safe delay and the usefulness of car transport over rail in severe weather.

Collins Realty Company Helena Mont Deering Franklin Dillon Swendeman Swendoniny Auto Company Ehelena Angie

Grudge Grows Between Farmers and Auto Drivers in Texas

Reports from Bexar County and Hunt County outline farmer anger toward automobiles as dangerous on rural roads. Resolutions in multiple counties urge passage by the state legislature, arguing autos frighten horses, cause wrecks, and threaten women and children, with calls for farmers and unions to unite against the “outlawed monster.”

Bexar County D. J. Neill The Mariners? Union Neill Hunt Texag Itla Uur Farmers” Union Texas Momilan Moon Tone Oak Hunt County

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Frisco Bay KL Rati Eey J. N. Ramsey Sidney! Weis Henry C. Rips East Side Alamo Plaza Petrich-Saur Lumber Lamar and Ghestnut Sts Anehanic Wav Aheam Amuse Tn Agen Chadwick Company San Antonio Sidney H. Wils, Pres Line of Motor Cars Southern Automobile Club of America Bmt Moley Agib Bexar Drug Co Ling and Hughes Quarry Alamo Heights
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