De Palma Dominates 1914 Racing Season Highlight
Roelyn De Palma, noted racing driver, was named 1914 American champion by Motor Club after dominating the year with three major road race wins and top finishes. The article reviews his rivals Pullen Oldfield and the season’s key events, including the Vanderbilt Santa Monica races, Elgin events, and Santa Monica grand prix, noting De Palma’s two first places and record-setting performances alongside the era’s greats.
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Roelyn le Palma
de Palma
Pullen
Oldfield
de Paliva
Santa Manies
Elgin
Abkaga Automobile
Santa Monica
Pallet
Areatorts
Santa Moniea
Vanderbilt
Tnidax
Pullien
Corong
Cidfield
Pulter
Carew
Pulten
Oeheld
Zxnition
Abilit
Speedway Rac Nne Ino
LE Wil
Indiarnapolis
Irene Thomas
Delage
Steak City
Riekanbacher
Tacoma
Cooper
Mighel
Parsons
Operaton
Indianapolis
Atlamta
Jos Angeles
Minneapolis
New York
Omahe
Chiexen
Philadelphia
Warsas
Jhonastha Delage
Dawson
Burrey Qiield
Indianapotis Speedway
Overland Co. EO Tab Land World Record February
The Overland Company of Totedy Ohio reports a record February with shipments totaling about 1.6 million dollars in one week and 296 thousand on a single day. Woodward Carriage Company is distributor in the territory. foreign dealers shipped eighteen cars abroad. Plant reclamation and new buildings will expand to over 100 acres of floor space in Toledo and other affiliates.
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Wiliya-Overland Company
Totedy
Ohio
Woodward Carriage Company
Overland Compan
Overland
Overland Company
Nos
Ottawa
Overland Fae
Toledo
Appearance of Pierce Arrow Cars Altered for 1916
The Pierce-Arrow line for 1916 features a dropped central frame altering overall appearance. Minor changes include a new pressure fuel system, higher mounted carburetor, simplified controls, and updated fenders. Prices mostly unchanged with some reductions on the largest limousine. models gain power and speed with the new fuel feed.
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Pierce-Arrow
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Dfalff
Alamo Auto Sales Company
Pierce-Arrow Distributers
Connecion
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Pierce Company
Not To Sell Dodge Brothers Car Letter From San Antonio
A letter from George Wroten of A H Staacke Co to Dodge contrasts a fishing trip with selling cars. He recalls taking a sales outing to Medina Lake, sharing lunch with a big man who bought a Dodge on the spot, and sending a photo prove the claim. The note also reports New York Automobile Dealers' Association leadership changes with R I Totinson and Charles H Tardon named vice presidents.
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Gant
George Wroten
A. H. Staackc Ute
Dodge Distributors
Dodge
San Antonio
Territor
Dodge Brothers
Medina Lake
wWer
Wells
Todge Brothers
New York
Reo Motor Car Adds Six Cylinder Model
The Reo Motor Car Company of Lansing introduces a six cylinder model with 122 inch wheelbase and 40 to 46 horsepower. Features include spiral bevel gears in the rear axle, cantilever springs, independent exhaust ports, disk clutch with friction surface, improved starting mechanism, and unified ignition with generator and storage battery.
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Reo Motor Car Company
Lansing, Minh
Reo
W. E. Lowry
Citizens Auto Company
Teo
Cyli Linder
Loth Reos
Iga
Ohio Law Requires Lights On All Vehicles After Sundown
Ohio General Assembly passes a law mandating front and rear lights for motor and horse drawn vehicles on all public highways after sundown. The measure follows advocacy by the Ohio State Automobile Association and local interest groups.
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Ohio
Ohio General Assembly
Ohio State
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Oafield
Santa Monicn Rives
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Segan
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Valeshire
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Rochester
Nat Butler
Duer
Floyd Krebe
Tie Pama
Strong
Cedrino
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Sarton
Oldseis
Robertson
D& Pathia
Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio Highway Department
Transportation Authority
G. Banks McGinty
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Washington
Studebaker
Studebaker Six
Jules -Lile
Rawkiss
Ene Nage
Maplere
Collins-Clem Auto Co
East
Houston Street Phone Crockett
Pierce
Arrow Cars
Wroten
Official Record
Ford
Ford Sales Company
E. Houston Street
REO Company
Defiance Tires
Auto Owners Supply CO
NCO
Naters
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