Luck Tire Company Formed in San Antonio
Prominent incorporators including John J. Luck and Joseph Walsh organize the Luck Tire and Manufacturing Company to produce a new pneumatic tire with steel flanges protecting the air core. The design aims to prevent blowouts punctures and rim cuts while allowing retreading, with about 150000 of stock remaining unsold in a $450000 venture expected to be highly profitable in the South.
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John ‘L. Luck
San Antonio
Joe Walsh
United States
Luck Tire and Manufacturing Company of
Moore Building
Frank Winerich
L. B. Clegg
J. R. Davis
W. B. Hamilton
Adolph Wagner
T. T. Jackson
Martin Wright
C. T. Fincham
A- B. Weakley
Premier Kees Cool In 500 Mile Indianapolis Race
The article notes the hot radiator strain during the Decoration Day 500 mile at the Indianapolis speedway as hundreds of cars crawled at slow speeds. It describes cooling tricks from extra water cans to an under seat water tank with a return line. It also mentions a hare and hounds event on Joe Springfield and a 225 mile endurance run by the Rochester Motorcycle Club with about 75 riders.
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The
Speedway
Indianapolis
Joe Springfield
Ill
Rochester
N. Y
American car makers urged to match European precision at speedway
Alex Fraser of Fraser Auto Supply reports from Indianapolis Memorial Day 500 mile race. European drivers cited as having built cars for long tests, Americans urged to adopt systematic production. Next year speedway limits to 300 cubic inch displacement, sparking push for new designs. Fraser notes 110000 spectators, speeds near 95 mph, and Empire Automobile Company expanding with 10000 annual production planned for 1915.
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Alex Fraser
Fraser Auto Supply Company
Indianapolis Memorial
Speedway
Fraser
Empire Automobile Company
Empire
United States
Empire Company
Kansas Boosters See Goodrich Tires Made
A group of 150 Southeast Kansas boosters toured B F Goodrich in Akron visiting the tire plant at night. They observed 24hour production, safety signage, and the silvertown cord tire line. The delegation also received road maps and driving guides. Separately, the Chesapeake Motorcycle Club plans a 150 mile time run to start in June and Malden police add six new motorcycles.
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Kansas
Akron
Ohio
B. F. Goodrich Company
Goodrich
R. R. Bittmann
Orgganation
Chesapeake Motorcycle Club
Baltimore
Malden, Mass
Saxon to Open Lincoln Highway Coast to Coast
The Saxon car, chosen by the Lincoln Highway Association, starts from New York to San Francisco marking the first official coast to coast run by a small car. The 3389 mile trip passes 540 towns with 20 mph average pace and 125 miles daily, from Philadelphia to Sacramento before dipping into the Pacific.
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Detroit
New York
One
San Francisco
Lincoln Highway Association
Saxon Motor Company
M. J. Croker
Fred Wilkins
Ocean
Atlantic
Pacific
Atlantic Ocean
Philadelphia
Jersey City
M Trenton
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Cedar Rapids
Omaha
Denver
Salt Lake City
Reno
Carson City
Sacramento
Oakland
Pacific Ocean
Overland Men Meet in Annual Toledo Convention
Representatives from across the United States and several foreign countries gathered May 25 to 29 in Toledo for the Willys-Overland Company convention. The meeting reviewed past experiences and outlined plans for the coming season. Officials explained policies while informal social events at Hotel Secor fostered good fellowship and camaraderie.
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United States
Willys-Overland Company
Toledo
Overland
Hotel Secor
Oakland Woman Wins Longest Distance at Sacramento Motor Cycle Day
Mrs. Frank Karslake of Oakland California won the prize for the woman traveling farthest to the Sacramento California motor cycle day celebration. She rode her two wheel vehicle 139 miles to attend the meet.
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Frank Karslake
Oakland
Cal
Sacramento
Karslake
Foreign Tires Spark Great Indy Race Result
The article notes that Goux failed to win after using foreign tires with 11 changes, while Barney Oldfield in a Stutz finished first, backed by Firestone tires. Oldfield averaged 78.15 mph over 500 miles, beating last year’s champion and drawing public praise. Also mentioned are 25 motorcycles ordered for International Correspondence Schools representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Oldfield
Barney
America
Firestone
Goux
Motor bikes tested show high mileage feats
In tests across the country California rider Will Rundell logged 109 miles per gallon in Stockton while Ed Perkins reached 162 miles per gallon with the same fuel. Los Angeles makers Girton and Hofer show 117 miles per seven horsepower chain drive. Dayton men Evans and Hoskinson achieved 108 and 109 miles per gallon. Furniture for sale dispose of profitably through a light want.
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California
Stockton
Cal
Will Rundell
Ed Perkins
Girton & Hofer
Los Angeles
O. E. Evans
J. Roy Hoskinson
Dayton
Ohio
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Big Akron Factory
Maverick-Clarke Litho
San Antonio, Texas
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BRO
Potchernick
Birdsong
Houston ST
Cas A
Anon Gar
Ghatoten
Studebaker
Studebakers
A. E. Staacke Auto Company
G. F. Wroten
Mgr
Seda
D, Stahl
New Braunfels
Texas
R. N. Teel
Devine
J. R. Saucier
Kerrville
Oscar Kroskoff
Fredericksburg
Tex
A. Madison
del Rio
Jude
Daker
R Dia
West Commerce St
Crockett
Laredo Auto Sales
Laredo
Joseph DeBona
Eagle
Pass
Millett Mercantile Co
Millett
W. W. Harrison
Sabinal
Castroville Auto Co
Castroville
Arnold Schwethelm
Comfort
International Correspondence Schools
Scranton
Franklin
Birdsong & Potchernick
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