Famous pilots clash at San Antonio fair grounds race day
The San Antonio fall automobile meet resumes at the fair grounds track with two six mile free-for-all races and a forty eight mile main event. Louis Disbrow Ralph De Palma and others compete in multiple classes with a burlesque race and time trials on the card.
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San Antonio
Fair Grounds
de Palma
Louis Disbrow
Ralph de Palma
Presen
Frederick J. Fielding
Dr. Hering
Mr. Furlong
Case
Mason
George Mason
Bill Chandler
Mason Squad
Heine Ulbricht
Lou Heineman
Case Outfit
Chandler
Mercer
Mason and Case
Case Tornado
Staver Chicago
Monckmelier
Bill Endicott
Endicott
Sheer Grit
Eddie Rickenbacher
Jay-Eye-See
Rickenbacher
Ralph de Plama
Simplex Zip
Johnnie Raimey
Raimey
Mason Special
F. S. Deusenberg
Ason
Staver
Chicago
Staver-Chicago Co
Monckmeier
H. Dorwood
Heineman
W. A. Hering
W. H. Furlong ,Jr
H. Ulbricht
Duesenberg
F. S. Duesenberg
Staver-Chicago
Staver Chicago Co
Gus Monckmier
Tornado
F.&. Duesenberg
Lower- Chicago
Stover Chicago Co
Truck on Alaskan Trip From Winnipeg to Regina
A Federal truck ran from Winnipeg to Regina Saskatchewan covering 464 miles in 42 hours with a 7500 pound load of bed springs and mattresses. The four day journey averaged 116 miles daily on rough sand hills and slough trails near Carberry Moo somin Greenfell with planks over water to cross sloughs. No adjustments were needed during or after the trip.
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Winnipeg
Regina
Saskatchewan
Carberry
Moosomin
Greenfell
First Canadian Roads Congress Planned in Montreal
A national convention aimed at improving roads across all provinces will meet in Montreal in January or February. The event is a joint effort by federal and provincial governments, the Automobile Club of Canada, road associations, boards of trade, municipal and county councils, and related societies to create a major educational movement.
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Montreal
Automobile Club of Canada
Board of Trade
Auto Licenses and Transfers Near in San Antonio
City license inspector Ed M. Rivas warns that buyers and sellers of used cars must record transfers to avoid legal action. About 2000 cars are not properly registered. Fee is 25 cents. Monthly report shows 82 autos licensed and 7 motorcycles. 167 chauffeur badges issued, 7 for motorcycle riders.
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Ed M. Rivas
Mr. Rivas
San Antonio
Rivas
Southern Route Boom Would Be First Transcontinental Road
E D Colp president of the San Antonio San Francisco Highway Association predicts the all south southern transcontinental highway will be first completed. A L Westgard vice president of the National Highways Association travels between Alpine and El Paso to organize regional associations advancing the project.
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Olp
E. D. Colp
San Antonio
Reichard Begins Motocycle Trip to San Francisco
D L Reichard of Waynesboro Pennsylvania travels to San Francisco riding a motorcycle after setting out along the new Lincoln highway. The journey reflects early cross country motor travel.
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D. L. Reichard
Waynesboro
San Francisco
Will Defend Trophies Today In Burlesque Race
San Antonio Automobile Club leaders Dr W A Hering and W H Furlong Jr won first and second in the Burlesque race on the meet's first day and will defend their trophies today in a one cylinder 23 cubic inch class. Rumor says as many as nine challengers will race at the track this afternoon.
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American Automobile Association
Ralph de Palma
Rickenbacher
George Mason
Mercury
Automobile Club
W. A. Hering
W. H. Furlong
W. H. Furlong Jr
San Antonio Automobile Club
Pope Expected to Continue Business After Receivership
Hartford November 29 report says Pope Manufacturing, now in receivership, will proceed with its 1914 program. A new four cylinder model may debut and an alternative motor type is under experimentation. A protective committee for stockholders has formed in Boston.
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Hartford
Conn
Pope Manufacturing Company
Pope
Albert Pope
Boston
Canada shows big rise in motor vehicles this year
Canada added 12 400 motor vehicles in use by November 1 from year end totals. The Automobile Club of Canada notes Quebec Ontario British Columbia Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Nova Scotia Yukon and New Brunswick saw gains with Yukon and New Brunswick posting over 300 percent increases. A statewide prize at the California State Fair went to Studebaker for the best line of cars.
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Dominion of Canada
Automobile Club of Canada
New Brunswick
Yukon
A. C. of C
Canada
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Studebaker
Sacramento
Studebaker Corporation
Women riders flock to Indiana moto tours at Converse events
The surge in the popularity of motorcycles among Indiana women is evident from the large turnout of women riders who joined recent tours to attend motorcycle events held at Converse.
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Indiana
Converse
Burman Builds Centiped Racing Car for 500 Mile Test
Bob Burman develops a racing car named The Centiped of phosphor bronze and vanadium steel with sixteen openings into four firing chambers. A speed capacity of 110 mph is claimed as he plans a Speedway test before competing in the 500 mile race.
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Bob Burman
Indianapolis
Burman
War on Crossings: PSC Orders Installations
The state public service commission last week ordered the installation of crossings as part of a broader safety push. Officials aim to curb accidents and improve highway pedestrian access amid rising traffic concerns. The action follows petitions from local communities and safety advocates.
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State Public Service Commission
Northwestern one ton truck built by Seattle company
The Star Carriage Company of Seattle Washington begins manufacturing the Northwestern one ton truck with inventors J G Eyler and August Greyerbiehl forming the company and taking part in the project.
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Star Carriage Company
Seattle
Wash
J. G. Eyler
August Greyerbiehl
Canada and Japan Reciprocity Pact Highlighted
The Automobile Club of Canada announced a reciprocal arrangement with Japan, signaling mutual recognition of driving standards and travel facilitation for members of both countries. Details specify shared automotive procedures and potential cross border benefits.
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Canada
Japan
The
Automobile Club of Canada
Mutual Club Privileges for Visiting Members Statewide
The agreement with the Nippon Automobile Club of Nippon Japan grants visiting members of either club the other's privileges and courtesies while in the other country. This arrangement sets a framework for mutual recognition of memberships and related benefits during international visits.
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Nippon Automobile Club
Nippon
Japan
Factory to Rise for Sherbrooke Rubber Firm
The Panther Rubber Manufacturing Company plans to erect a new factory in Sherbrooke Quebec in the near future, expanding operations and local employment opportunities.
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Sherbrooke, Que
Panther Rubber Manufacturing Company
White Company expands Cleveland motor car plant addition
The White Company of Cleveland plans a new building 240 by 30 feet to enlarge the main shop as part of an addition to its motor car plant.
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The
White Company of
Cleveland
Becker Couples Begin 600 Mile Motorcycle Honeymoon
Mr and Mrs Oscar F Becker started a 600 mile motorcycle honeymoon trip from Milwaukee Wisconsin. The couple plans a swift tour with planned stops along the route and returns.
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Oscar F. Becker
Milwaukee, Wis
Federation of American Motorcyclists reaches 25 year mark
The Federation of American Motorcyclists celebrates 25 years with card number 25,000 issued to Waldo F. Byron of Providence, R I. The milestone honors members and the organization’s long service to riders.
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Federation of American Motocyclists
Markecard
Waldo F. Byron
Providence
R. L
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