Authority for transmitting U S entries to French Grand Prix
The American Commission discussions center on which American body may transmit U S entries for the French Grand Prix. The Automobile Club of America is the long recognized American international racing representative though the French organizers had not consulted them. W J Morgan sails for Paris to settle the matter with the Automobile Club de Sarthe and the Sarthe organizers while the A C A would like to retain its role. Entry blanks are issued by the Motor Contest Association in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Morgan
France
Automobile Club of America
Automobile Club of France
Automobile Club de la Sarthe
Morgan
Savannah Automobile Club
A. Co. A
Savannah
Robert Lee Morrell
Morrell
Forsdick
Mr. Morgan
Paris
Motor Contest Association
Broadway
New York
Savannah Eyes Grand Prize Race Effort With Militia Support
Savannah Automobile Club plans to move on the grand prize race this fall if city militia cooperation is secured. President Frank C. Batty may form a committee to talk with state guard officers. The final call depends on military attitude and securing assistance for the course in Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Savannah Automobile Club
Frank C. Batty
State Guard
Long Island
Dix
New York
Federal automobile license bill advances in House
A bill by Representative Wanger of Philadelphia, favorably reported by the House commerce committee, would create federal automobile licenses. The first year would cost 10 dollars and five dollars annually thereafter. The measure requires applicants to file a full machine description with the Bureau of Public Roads and would let travelers use federal licenses in other states without local permits. It may pass the House this session though Senate fate is unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Representive Wanger
Philadelphia
House Commerce Committee
Bureau of Public Roads
Department of Agriculture
House
Senate
Future of the Glidden Tour in doubt as capital to capitol tour takes shape
Debate grows over the Glidden tour after a proposed capital to capitol tour by the American Automobile Association. The national route would run from Washington to Quebec and Ottawa then back to an undisclosed U S point with a new individual division for private owners under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Automobile Association
Washington
D. C
Quebec
Ottawa
Canada
Bill Introduced to Close Highways for Auto Races
Senator Joseph Hibbard of Lowell seeks authority from the Massachusetts legislature to close roads in Lowell between September 1 and October 1 for up to three days. The measure aims to give the Lowell Automobile Club options for scheduling races, with potential inclusion of Labor Day or Columbus Day if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Joseph Hibbard
Massachusetts
Lowell Automobile Club
Tiny auto carries message to coast
A three wheeled motorette built by C. W. Kelsey Manufacturing of Hartford leaves New York City Hall carrying a letter from Mayor Gaynor to Mayor McCarthy of San Francisco. The crew of two will alternate at the wheel as they pass through states and cities, mailing nightly progress reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
C. W. Kelsey Manufacturing Company
Hartford
Ward Sharwood
Otto Krause
Connecticut
Electric Trucks Earn Official Stamp of Approval
The electric truck has progressed from curiosity to essential in merchandise delivery. Business leaders, once skeptical, now discuss its success and cost savings. The federal government has ordered Detroit electric trucks from Anderson Electric Car Company for use at forts and arsenals, signaling broad adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Electric Car Company
Detroit Electric
Anderson Company
United States Arsenal
Davenport
Iowa
United States
Prince Henry Cup Tour To Mirror A Tea Party
The Prince Henry cup tour is called a friendly match between fifty Kaiserlicher Automobile club of Germany vehicles and fifty Royal Automobile Club of Great Britain cars. The 100 car fleet will travel three days in Germany and ten in Great Britain and Scotland with no races or overtaking unless a car signals willingness to be humiliated. Each German car carries a British officer and each British car a German observer. Fire Chief Waldo of New York praises the self propelled water truck and orders twenty five more auto propelled units for the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiserlicher Automobile Club
Germany
Royal Automobile Club of
Great Britain
England
Scotland
Ger
Waldo
New York City
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Main Avenue
American Motoring Association
U. S
Earth
Birdsong & Potchernick
Maxwell Automobiles, Auto Supplies and
Eastman Kodaks
Houston
Tiny Auto
Prince Henry
J. H. Kirkpatrick
SAN Antonio Express
Corpus Christi Caller
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