Indianapolis Plans Ale Race Meet for Labor Day
Indianapolis Speedway officials consider a Labor Day meet with a 300 mile main event and supporting 100, 50, and 25 mile races. A possible Memorial Day or next year 590 or 1000 mile race is discussed with prize money up to 50000 dollars. Safety concerns and driver endurance are noted after the recent race won by Harroun.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Speedway
Speedway
Harroun
Harroun’s
Why Tires Wear Quickly
J D Anderson of the United States Tire company says about half of tire failures come from careless handling. Violent braking wears tread, faulty starting, tracking on rails and curbs, and high speed cornering reduce tire life and raise costs.
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J. D. Anderson
United States Tire Company
Speer
Record Motocycle Trip From Austin to New York City
Henry Bohn and Eric Mullberg of Austin plan a three thousand mile journey to Chicago then to New York City. The trip emphasizes sightseeing over speed and may include a different return route with an undetermined stay in both cities.
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Austin
Tex
Henry Bohn
Eric Mullberg
Chicago
New York City
New York
Automobiles face new Illinois rules and 245 mile run
Illinois adopts a new motor vehicle law requiring uniform plates and safety devices, with wheel taxes and license fees by horsepower. The fourth annual interclub trophy race between Chicago Automobile club and Chicago Athletic association is set for June 15 16 from Chicago to Janesville Wisconsin and back, with 15 to 20 entries expected. N H Van Sicklen to referee and A J Banta pacemaker.
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Chicago Automobile Club
Chicago Athletic Association
Janesville
Wis
N. H. van Sicklen
A. J. Banta
Americans in London Trip Boosts European Travel
Keith L. Goode manager of Diamond Tire Forces in Europe says most Americans in London for the coronation month have cars with them and roam to sightseeing spots. He adds that more American autos in Europe this summer than ever before are expected.
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London
Keith L. Goode
Diamond Tire Forces
Europe
Paris
Mr. Goode
Automobile Salesmen Should Know Their Cars
San Antonio motor trade leader L R Daniels urges salesmen to know machines and driving dynamics. He argues buyers must be shown performance on hills and in congestion, with clear payment terms and efficient demonstrations within twenty to twenty five miles.
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San Antonio
L. R. Daniels
San Antonio Motor Car Company
Missouri
Local Auto Dealers Press for Cheaper Freight Rates
Texas car dealers criticize freight rates from New York to Texas and San Antonio, arguing higher costs compared with southeastern states. L. Birdsong cites a three-car load showing $2.39 per hundred pounds, with higher regional routes. Dealers urge equal footing and reduced demurrage rules as railroads face scrutiny.
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Texas
San Antonio
Oklahoma
Arkansas
New Mexico
Aitona
L. Birdsong
Birdsong & Potchernick Company
New York
New Orleans
Birdsong
United States
Ford Factory Extends May Output Amid Global Demand
Ford Manufacturing reports a May output exceeding 6000 cars the largest month in motor history. Ford dealers and agents note 24 hour operations across many departments to meet surging orders, with plant capacity over 250 cars daily and 16 000 cars produced in three months.
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Ford Manufacturing Company
Leo DeHymel
Gibson Bros. Automobile Company
Ford
Alaska
South Africa
No More Umpires Ten Used In National League
New York June 17 President Tom Lynch of the National League bands insult to umpire Jack Doyle who was dismissed after blundering during the Pittsburg Chicago Memorial Day game. Doyle is replaced by Bob Emslie as Lynch vows no more former players will umpire. The disputed game was ordered replayed after Lynch voided it.
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New York
Jack Doyle
Tom Lynch
National Ring of
Old Jack
Doyle
Proxy Lynch
Tom
Chicago
Bob Emslie
Lynch
Sheriff and Conductor Shot by Unknown Men
An Idaho sheriff was fatally wounded and Conductor Kidd was killed on a south bound Oregon Short Line train at Spencer Idaho. The sheriff arrested two men and while searching them one drew a pistol and shot the sheriff in the abdomen. The conductor was shot and killed as he tried to intervene. The two escapees fled as the train stopped.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Idaho
Kidd
Spencer
Highbridge
Youre Paying for a Motor Car
You may think you do not want a motor car but you need one. The piece argues the car saves time and effort, enhances health, broadens experiences, and accelerates work and social life, claiming the motor car lets a man cover 50 to 100 miles daily and live a fuller, longer life.
Chalmers Cars Offer Best Value and Quick Purchase Urge
An advertising pitch extols Chalmers Cars as the best value in today’s market. It argues that comparison sales prove Chalmers outsell rivals and urges immediate purchase for family happiness and long term health and time savings. The copy promotes choosing a motor car now, ideally a Chalmers.
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Chalmers
Cashier to Return, Bank Failure Still Unresolved
Mrs Lon Haynes widow headline states the missing Citizens Bank cashier will come back soon saying he needs rest and to collect his thoughts. She notes he has transferred all property to the bank to cover loans while under great strain.
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Macon
Lon Haynes
Citizens Bank
Marines Sail to North Portugal Frontier
Marines depart on the cruiser Republica for Lisbon and then to North Portugal to reinforce frontier garrisons, replacing other corps already stationed along the border.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Republica
Asks $30,000 Gets $150
Hutch Rousey of Winchell sued San An for libel and was awarded 150 dollars in Brownwood Texas. The brief item notes a legal verdict amid a clippish report from the June 17 edition.
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Brownwood
Tex
Hutch Rousey
Winchell
San An
Plaintiff Awarded One Hundred Fifty Dollars
A court granted the plaintiff a verdict for 150 dollars in a recent case noted by the Evening Standard. The brief item records the award amount without detailing the dispute or parties involved.
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Gelo Evening Standard
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Maxwell Automobiles, Auto Supplies and
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Houston
Oldsmobile
San Antonio Motorcas CO
Main Avenue
San Antonio, Texas
L. R. Daniel
A Chalmers
Auto Sales & Supply Co
W. Crocket
Weymouth
Springfield
Mass
Army
Ordnance Board
Ed States Army
Col. Krag
Theo. Artzt
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