Famous ALCO Car Drops Racing Role
The American Locomotive Company says it will withdraw from racing citing time and attention required beyond what the company can justify. The six cylinder stock car used by Mr. Grant to win the last two Vanderbilt Cup races is presented to him as thanks for his service, and will be kept for commercial contests if arranged in the future.
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American Locomotive Company
Grant
C. B. Templeman
Brooklyn
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Washers Meet Stowers Today In Texas League Doubleheader
The Stowers and the Washer Brothers square off this afternoon at the Texas league park in a double header. Both clubs rank high among independent city clubs and the games are expected to be close. First pitch is at 2 30.
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Washers
Stowers
Washer Brothers
Texas League Park
Hayes Tells How to Overcome Bad Ignition
Herman G. Hayes of the San Antonio Automobile school explains ignition troubles in cars. He advises checking compression and spark plugs, inspecting the magneto, and ensuring wiring and timer are clean and properly adjusted for reliable engine performance.
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Herman G. Hayes
New
San Antonio Automobile School
Women Learn Driving Faster Than Men Says Stewart
William H. Stewart Jr of Stewart Automobile Academy asserts women learn to drive more quickly than men. He argues driving uses full body muscles and nerve, not just arm strength, and urges women to drive and repair their own cars. He cites broad daytime demonstrations at Broadway and Forty-second Street to support his claim.
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William H. Stewart Jr
Stewart Automobile Academy of New York
Broadway
Forty-second Street
Cobb Leads In Batting For American League
Ty Cobb of Detroit tops the American League with a .416 average, then Cleveland’s Jackson at .399 and Lajoie at .393. In the National, Boston’s Jackson leads at .357 with Wagner of Pittsburgh at .350. Lone Star auxiliary ladies celebrate second anniversary with a prize bowl and banquet, honoring Mrs. C. Holm and other members.
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Cleveland
Lajoie
Boston
Wagner
Pittsburg
Ladies of the Lone Star Auxiliary
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H. Koepp
H. Hoefling
Herst
L. Koenig
B. Koenig
A. Wahl
Fest
Hofer
Ewig
Krish
A. Koepp
Hoefling
Gramm trucks promise higher profits with long experience
Increased profits come from decreased costs using Gramm trucks backed by a substantial company. The 1911 Gramm line offers four standard models designed for diverse service, built with quality materials and refined details to ensure best performance and fuel efficiency.
Warren Takes Local Agency for Hudson
Frederick P. Warren, previously Marmon sole local agent, will now head the Hudson agency as well. A telegram to his San Antonio office confirms the shift after Warren’s northern talks with Hudson and Marmon, with a planned return soon to launch Hudson promotion using both brands.
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Hudson
Frederick P. Warren
San Antonio
Mr. Warren
Hudson Simplified Car Marks Shift to Practical Core
The article notes 1912 auto models trend toward part simplification signaling a second era in the industry. Howard B Coffin is credited with leading efforts to combine and remove separate parts to streamline design.
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Howard B. Coffin
Hudson 33 cuts 900 parts to boost pulling power
Mr Coffin reduces 900 separate parts in the Hudson 33 to lower manufacture and repair costs and save power for propulsion. The simplification is claimed to explain the car's remarkable pulling power, with the factory receiving reports from across the country.
Heaven Fit for All: Dodd Explains Dimensions of New City
Rev. M. E. Dodd preaches that Revelations 21 6 indicates heaven’s size 1500 cubic miles can hold vast multitudes. He argues a 892000 story building would accommodate the crowd, applying geometry to sacred text amid sermon. The note mentions Dickens place Bleak House and David Copperfield, with Broadstairs tied to the author.
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M. E. Dodd
Louisville
Broadstairs
David Copperfield
Hertfordshire
London Ro
Bulldog auto crew to tour Alaska and Victoria
Dr. C. G. Percival editor of Health Magazine plans a 100000 mile voyage in the Abbott-Detroit Bulldog touring from Santo Tomas Mission Mexico to Vancouver and Alaska. He aims to reach beyond 66 parallel in the Arctic Circle with F. W. Fretwell of Seattle guiding a Victoria to Winnipeg gold medal contest route.
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Santo Tomas
Mexico
Pacific Coast
C. G. Percival
Health Magazine
Alaska
Arctic Circle
Percival
British Columbia
Victoria
New York
New England
Vancouver Island
Remarkable Island
Victoria Automobile Association
Winnipeg
Canada
Cay
Victo
Mainland
St Louis Offered Exotic Animals for Transport
Comptroller Taussig said no funds exist in the city treasury to transport a dikdik hartebeast gazelle and other animals offered by William N. McMillan from Africa to St. Louis. He noted a small annual fund for buying animals, but it is unlikely enough to cover freight, and funds cannot come from the general appropriation.
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Taussig
Africa
William N. McMillan
The
Louis Times
McMillan
St. Louisan
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