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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1913
Page
9
The Automobile Club of America in New York witnessed a Packard 38 motor break the world non stop duration record by running 200 continuous hours at 1200 RPM and 37.46 mph with a 899 mile daily pace. The test began with a public display and surpassed the previous 182 hour mark set in England.
Chicago May 17. Lawrence Lindbloom employed by People's Auto Garage & Livery Co. was sentenced to fourteen years in the penitentiary for murder after his car at 35 miles an hour struck and dragged cigar manufacturer Jacob Weiss two blocks, Weiss dying when entangled in the car mechanism. The report notes the incident as a heavy penalty for a driver. A disjointed sentence mentions 1911 National cars in Indianapolis speedway.
The advertisement argues against discount pricing for motor cars, warning that price cuts erode trust and profit is essential for service and goodwill. It cites that legitimate dealers rely on stable margins and consistent value to sustain repair, support, and repeat business.
Franklin touts Balanced Construction with laminated wood frame and full-elliptic springs to cut weight 1000 to 1200 pounds and boost mileage. Claims include at least 100 percent more miles per gallon, less fatigue, and improved ride for long daily driving. Prices listed for multiple models.
Harry Endicott, driver of the Nyberg six cylinder racer, took the car to the Anderson factory after reaching 92 miles per hour. He plans changes to push the speed higher for the Indianapolis 500 and hopes to have the car back at the speedway early this week for further testing amid strong Nyberg support.
A gold and silver punch bowl valued at 2000 dollars is donated for the third annual 500 mile International Sweepstakes Race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The prize, from Find eison and Kropf of Chicago, requires the winner to use a Rayfield carburetor.
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