Motor Bus Threatens London Street Cars Shift in Transport Power
London tramway officials fear motor buses may supplant electric streetcars as earnings shift. Data from London General Omnibus and council figures show motor buses surpassing trams in receipts by October with a year to year gain of over two million dollars since 1911 and street car earnings down. The report warns American readers to watch similar trends in their cities.
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Municipal Tramways Association
London
England
London County Council
London County Council Tramways
County Council Tramways
Tramway
London General Omnibus Company
London Oe Council
L. Cte Tramwaysvss
L. G
America
Garford Trucks Win Parcel Post Mail Contract Holders
Elyria Ohio based Garford company lands 20 three ton trucks through R and L for New York City parcel post service. Sales manager J D Porter cites 300 percent potential growth with parcels post and says motor trucks offer faster loads and lower costs versus horse and wagon.
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Garford Company
Elyria
Sam
Garord Company
New York Mail Cam
New York City
New York
R. & L. Company
Garfords
America
Post Office Department
United States
J. D. Porter
Ress
Garford
Arheim
Midland Car Agency to Be Opened Here in San Antonio
The Midland Motor Car company plans to open an agency in San Antonio to distribute Midland cars across Southwest Texas. C. J. Wilson will act as southwestern sales agent until the agency is established, with 1913 models and electric starting devices showcased to local enthusiasts.
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Midland Motor Car Company
San Antonio
Midland Car
Texas
Southwest
Midland
C. J. Wilson
Southwestern
Wilson
Chicago
Windy City
Midland Company
Taxicab Industry Warns of Petrol Price Hike
Eight taxi drivers in Paris warn that a ten cent per gallon rise in petrol will cripple the local taxi trade. They contend the added cost amounts to 36 cents daily per cab and fear a new strike if drivers must bear part of the burden. The home office refuses fares increases, prompting debate over circumventing price rings dominating petrol supplies and possible supplier schemes through the Automobile association to secure fair pricing.
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Home Office
The
Automobile Association
Rail freight car shortage eases as motor season nears
Railway officials report a shrinking freight car shortage with a peak passed by late November. Grain movement in October boosted rail capacity while lines like New York Central and Erie push to clear backlogs. Atchison, Wabash, Illinois Central, Northwestern & Great Northern cite full traffic with little congestion.
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New York
Atchison, Wabash
Illinois Central
Northwestern
Great Northern
New York Central
Erie
Acetylene Gas Repairs Tip for Cold Weather Flicker
A common flicker in acetylene lamps in cold weather is caused by water collected in the rubber tubing. Drain the tube at its lowest point, then reconnect with a short copper or brass segment. Ensure the gas line slopes downward from tank to drain section and then upward to lamps to keep water from reaching lamps or tank.
Elope on Motocycle Marriage in Fort Wayne Couple
William Jordan and Miss Beatrice Schlink of Fort Wayne Indiana eloped on a motorcycle and were married May 4 1911. They kept the wedding secret until recently.
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William Jordan
Beatrice Schlink
Fort Wayne
Ind
Radiator Cap Leak Prevented by Red Fiber Gasket
A practical tip notes that radiator cap leaks arise from water velocity or overheating. It advises placing a 1 16 inch red fiber gasket under the filter cap to stop leaks, prevent rust staining, and keep the cap from loosening.
Italy orders a hundred trucks to pressure the Turk
The Italian government orders another hundred motor wagons in a bid to swamp the threat of the “Terrible Turk” with sheer weight. This move signals a sustained mobilization as Italy ramps up military logistics amid a tense regional standstill.
Cleaning Mufflers and Spark Plugs in Old Cars
After months of use mufflers collect soot that narrows gas passages. Best fix is disassembly and hand scraping or burning off deposits in a forge. Gasoline washes can remove light encrustation. exploding gas is poor and risky. For spark plugs, insert upside down in ground, fill with gasoline, ignite to clean without breaking the tip.
Grand Junction Rider Finishes Second Colorado Motorcycle Tour
H J Zieman of Grand Junction Colorado completed a second Colorado motorcycle tour averaging over 100 miles daily. In fifteen days he logged 1687 miles despite rain and mountains, using 19 gallons of gasoline for an efficiency of 83 miles per gallon with no mechanical trouble.
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H. J. Zieman
Grand Junction
Colo
Zieman
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Midland Car Agency
Paris
Overland
Germany
Italy
United Kingdom
France
Willys-Overland Company
Toledo, Ohio
Colorado
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