Opel Eyes German Speedway Rival to Indianapolis
Adam Opel of Ruesselsheim plans a German speedway passing drawn from Indianapolis plans. Officials will supply drawings and data as Germany aims to challenge U S and French speed supremacy. The project could cost about two million marks and unfold amid Opel Benz and Mercedes rivalries.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Germany
Adam Opel
Ruesselsheim
United States
France
Penatzy
Lautenschlager
Opel
Speedway
Len Ormsby
Benz
Mercedes
Delage
Peugeot
Sunbeam
National
Stutz
Bob Burman
Daytona
Hoover to build cyclecar in St Louis
H H Hoover former Detroit designer forms a St Louis company to manufacture a small two passenger cyclecar with wire wheels and sprocket chain drive priced at 375 dollars. The car will have 36 inch tread 84 inch wheelbase a 5 horsepower air cooled engine and weighs about 360 pounds. It is underslung with no fenders and cranked from the side. Hoover claims 565 miles per gallon in many runs.
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ST. Louis
H. H. Hoover
Detroit
Hoover
U S L Electric Starter Adopted by English Maker
The U S L electric starter and lighter from the U S Light and Heating Co of Niagara Falls New York has been adopted by Shef field Motor Works Ltd of England, producer of the Sheffield Sim plex.
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U. S. Light and Heating Company
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Sheffield Motor Works, Ltd
England
Sheffield
Cadillac Officials Predict Big Year
Cadillac executives forecast the 1914 season will be the companys most successful yet with production rising from 15000 to 18000 cars. Dealers credit the new two gear direct drive axle and improved Delco lighting for heightened luxury, comfort, and demand beyond supply.
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Cadillac
Bridal Party A Wheel at Plymouth Wedding
One of the most unique weddings in Plymouth features Miss G A P Brokenshaw and A F B Dyson marrying after arriving on a motorcycle with sidecar. The bridal party from the Plymouth and District Motorcycle Club also attested the ceremony aboard motorcycles.
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Plymouth
England
G. A. P. Brokenshaw
A. F B. Dyson
Ohio to require chauffeur exam and higher license fee
Secretary Graves of Ohio announced a 1914 motor law requiring rigid chauffeur examinations before licensing. Charles Orrison named chief examiner with centers in Columbus Cincinnati Cleveland Dayton Toledo and other cities. Applicants must know state law traffic rules and car handling. license fee rises from 2 to 38 dollars.
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O State Graves
Ohio
Charles Orrison
Columbus
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Dayton
Toledo
Graves
Dayton Joins Ajax Grieb Rubber Company
Dayton becomes assistant to J. C. Matlack in charge of sales and advertising for Ajax tires and products. He reaffirms association with Horace De Lisser, chairman of the Ajax board, as both previously worked with the United States Motor Company.
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Dayton
Ajax-Grieb
Fred Beb
Ajax-Grieb Rubber Company
J. C. Matlack
Ajax
Horace de Lisser
Ajax Company
United States Motor Company
Railway wreck tests Studebaker car for shock resistance
In Kansas a freight train collision used a Studebaker car as a battering ram. Despite major body damage the chassis, rear axle, transmission, drive shaft, torsion arm, and much of the motor remained intact, leading engineers to conclude modern cars resist destruction beyond visible wreckage.
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Studebaker Corporation
Kansas
Studebaker
Detroit
Enclosed Cadillac Cars Demand Soars in 1914 Surge
The Cadillac sales chief reports unprecedented demand for enclosed cars in 1914, with fourfold higher shipments than last year. Models include the standard seven passenger limousine five passenger inside drive limousine and three passenger landaulet coupe. Mutual Motor Car Company cuts capital stock from 50000 to 5000 in Buffalo.
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E. C. Howard
Mutual
Mutual Motor Car Company
Buffalo
N. Y
Nash
Albert Popysnberg
Orson E. Yeager
Fred C. Carter
Anglada to Build Small Car in New Venture
Joseph A. Anglada of Detroit has sold his interest in the Anglada Company and resigned the presidency to join a new firm. The venture will manufacture a small car designed by Anglada, expanding his role in motor car accessories.
Velie Truck Demonstrates Climbing Power From Los Angeles to Brawley
A three ton Velie Truck loaded with beer traveled from Los Angeles to San Diego then over mountains to Brawley in the Imperial valley. The route climbs from sea level to 5000 feet then sinks below sea level at the destination, marking the first L A to Brawley trip through the Imperial valley.
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California
Los Angeles
Cal
Brawley
Imperial Valley
San Diego
Velie
Two Races for Hudson and Ebert Win at North Yakima
Herbert Ebert won the 15 mile race in 18 minutes 8 seconds driving a Hudson car. Hudson driver also claimed the 10 and 16 mile races for $300 in prizes at North Yakima Washington on October 5. Los Angeles now operates ten public produce markets.
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Hudson
Herbert Ebert
North Yakima
Wash
Ebert
Los Angeles
Official Celebrates His Anniversary at Hupp Motor Car
Friends of Charles D. Hastings congratulate him on the anniversary of his appointment as general manager of the Hupp Motor Car Company. Hastings notes early 1914 season plans with signed domestic contracts for over fifteen thousand cars and foreign orders for over three thousand, with Europe contracts forthcoming at Paris show. He praises dealer networks and predicts solid distribution for the 1914 season.
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Charles D. Hastings
Hupp Motor Car Company
Hastings
Detroit
Clude
South America
Europe
Africa
Australia
Continental Europe
Dunlap
Paris
Lindenberg Observatory Marks Ten Years Of Kite And Balloon Studies
The Lindenberg observatory in Europe completes a decade of daily upper air research using kites and balloons. Researchers have collected extensive atmospheric data to study conditions at various altitudes and seasons.
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Lindenberg Observatory
Europe
Firestone opens factory restaurant across from Akron plant
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company provides meals at cost for about 5090 workers near its Akron tire plant. The round-the-clock restaurant began serving in September, offering breakfast through midnight to relieve high local prices at nearby eateries.
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Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Akron Tire
Yeoapany
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Packard Apperson
REO
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Travis St
Lla Lac
Tracke Bros
Sanantonn
San Antonio
S. X. Callahan
Main Ave
Studebacker
Studebaker Automaes
Ad Road
Wagner
Gray & Davis
Mich
A. E. Stracke Auto Company
Rotten Manadar
Commerce St
Texas
Crockett
P. B. Thomas
Birmingham
Ala
Thomas
Hupp
Firestone
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