Entry Blanks Open For 1914 Indianapolis Sweepstakes Race
The Indianapolis Speedway opened entry blanks for the 1914 500 mile International Sweepstakes on May 30. The fee drops from 500 to 200 dollars with 50 percent refunded for starters. Cars must meet strict safety rules and drivers need a physical fitness certificate from Dr. H. R. Allen. The prize purse totals 60,000 dollars with multiple cups and trophies for specific mile milestones.
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Indianapolis
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Speedway
Indianapolis Oval
Europe
America
Jules Goux
H. R. Allen
Schebler
F. H. Wheeler
Wheeler- Schebler Company
Speedway Expands for 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis
Preparations for the 500 mile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway include new grandstands adding 18 000 seats. A south west turn box stand mirrors the paddock and another 600 foot long stand on the straightaway north of grand stand C. Water supply from Speedway City will provide fire protection for on grounds buildings.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Speedway
Speedway City
Reo Sets 23 Hour Nonstop Lake Erie Run
Henry J. Adams of Cleveland pilots the Reo Fifth touring car with four passengers a 684 mile circuit around Lake Erie via Buffalo St Catharines Detroit and Toledo achieving 23 hours 4 minutes total time 20h31m running time Intermittent delays included fuel and license stops The official observer E L Moore notes no repairs or adjustments were needed and the run tests endurance and performance for the car and crew from Cleveland back to Cleveland.
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New York
Lake Erie
Buffalo
St. Catharines
Detroit
Toledo
Henry J. Adams
Cleveland
Reo
Floyd D. Kinnaman
Ford H. Campbell
Fostoria
E. L. Moore
Cleveland Auto Club
Moore
Adams
Blue Book
Pennsylvania Reports Ten Thousand to Eleven Thousand Motorcycles
The report states that Pennsylvania has between 10 000 and 11 000 registered motorcycles, indicating a substantial two wheeled vehicle registration level across the state.
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Pennsylvania
Baus Returns to Studebaker as Production Assistant
Richard B. Baus, ex Maxwell plant head in Dayton Ohio and former Studebaker expert, rejoins the staff as assistant to Production Manager Max Wollering.
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Baus
Studebaker
Richard B. Baus
Maxwell
Dayton
Ohio
Max Wollering
Jockery Receives Auto From McKenzie Stable
Jockey Small guided five winners at Windsor Ontario races. Owner McKenzie, pleased with his rider, advised crossing to Detroit to buy the best looking car and charge it to the McKenzie account. Small travels home to San Antonio Texas in a Studebaker Six.
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Jockery
Small Head
Windsor
Ontario
McKenzie
Small
Detroit
San Antonio
Texas
Studebaker
Studebaker Names New Atlanta Branch Manager
New Southeastern executive EB R Benson of Studebaker Corporation announces W W Benson as manager of the Studebaker branch in Atlanta. The Atlanta unit serves Georgia Alabama Florida South Carolina and part of North Carolina.
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Southeastern
EB. R. Benson
Studebaker Corporation of America
W. W. Benson
Studebaker
Atlanta
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
South Carolina
North Carolina
Thirty Eight Army Truck Models Qualify After Trials
In the Paris army trials two months' work narrowed 68 of 72 entrants to 38 perfect trucks. These 38 cover 19 models from firms including Delahaye Latil Berliet Saurer and Panhard Levassor. Renault and others failed. Rubber tires from Gau lois Continental Hutchinson Goodrich Lutetia Dunlop Grammon w ere permitted with high scrutiny on parts and process.
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Latil
Berlifet
Saurer
Panhard-Levassor
de Dion Bouton
Delaugere-Clayette
Brasier
la Baire
Peugeot
Aries
Renault
Balachowsky & Caire
Rochet-Schneider
Motobloc
Clement-Bayard
Lorraine
Dietrich
Cohender
Delangere -Clayette
Gaulois
Continental
Hutchinson
Goodrich
Lutetia
Dunlop
Grammon W.ith
Versailles
Bishop explains tobacco views in Saint Louis letter
St. Louis Bishop F E Hess of the Methodist Episcopal Church South sends a letter to Rev. C M Hawkins detailing his stance on tobacco use among ministers. He argues against making tobacco a sin and notes ministers should avoid smoking only as a matter of expediency and courtesy in social settings. He also recalls his own past use and cessation on medical advice.
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St. Louis
F. EF. Hess
Methodist Episcopal Church (South
C. M. Hawkins
Missouri
Mirror lighthouse reflects beam from distant island
On Amnish rock near Stornoway bay a lighthouse lacks a light. A mirror on the rock redirects a ray from a lighthouse on Imwis island over 500 feet away, producing a visible beacon.
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Amnish Rock
Stornoway Bay
Imwis
Hudson designers craft stream line car body from European models
President R D Chapin notes Hudson engineers sought graceful lines for a new stream line body inspired by European yachts. After Berlin visits, they studied Prince Henry designs, produced wax models, and overcame lack of suitable machinery to finally realize the sleek form.
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R. D. Chapin
Hudson Motor Car Company
William Steinhardt
Hudson Company
Hudson
Europe
Berlin
America
Gov Sulzer Praises Good Roads For Nation
Governor William Sulzer of New York argues good roads boost farming and lower food costs, linking road quality to national wealth and prosperity. He warns that destroying farms would erode the nation’s economic heart and end urban vitality.
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William Silver
New York
Columbus cement contractor recounts motorcycle repair costs
J Ed Neolp of Columbus Ohio says he has ridden a motorcycle for two years and his total repair bill during that time has been seven dollars.
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J. Ed Neolp
Columbus, C
Novel air spring for rear trucks by Westinghouse
Westinghouse Air Spring Company of Pittsburg unveils a new single cylinder rear truck air spring. It sits mid frame and links to side springs with levers to prevent swaying. The unit sets under the frame and remains clear when backing to loading platforms. Fort Smith lineman Joe Smith reports riding 50 miles daily on a motorcycle with no repairs needed.
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Westinghouse Air Spring Company
Pittsburg
Joe Smith
Fort Smith, Ark
New Motorcycle Clubs Join Federation in Week
Three clubs affiliated with the Federation of American Motorcyclists this week. The Twin City Club of Norfolk Virginia, Beloit Motorcycle Club in Wisconsin with 21 members, and McPherson Motorcycle Club in Kansas with 24 members.
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Federation of American Motocyclists
Twin City
Norfolk
Beloit
Wis
McPherson
Kan
Motorcycle Invades U S Navy Recruiting Desk
P F Patten chief yeoman at the Denver Colorado recruiting station has recently adopted a two wheeler. The anecdote highlights the growing hobby influence of motorcycles even in military recruitment circles.
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United States Navy
P. F. Patten
Denver
Colo
Premier Car Enters Yosemite Under New Auto Rule
J H Leach of Los Angeles drove the first car into Yosemite under new September 1 orders. His daughter Juanita carried the park line sign once declaring autos prohibited in Yosemite National Park. The text notes Yosemite’s 1904 return to federal control and the Native Sons of the Golden West role in reestablishing it as a national park.
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Yosemite
J. H. Leach
Boulevard Avenue
Los Angeles
Juanita Leach
Park
Yosemite National Park
United States
Caliifornia
California
H. R. McNable
Stockton
Native Sons of the Golden West
Traf
Yosemite traffic to surge next season as auto visit rises
The article notes Yosemite Valley shines in early summer with cooler weather and higher streams, boosting falls' beauty. It predicts a great rush of auto traffic into the valley in the next season.
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Yosemite
Yosemite Valley
Electric Trucks Boost Kansas City Star Delivery Service
The Kansas City Star adopted motor haulage early and tested eight manufacturers before selecting an electric truck. The electric vehicle proved superior for the paper's needs, performing well on hilly and rough Kansas City streets.
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The
Kansas City
Trucks on a Stock Farm Near Zuitman Missouri
A stockman who feeds 2000 head of cattle yearly uses a three and one half ton truck to haul feed across his extensive acres and to storehouses. The practice saves farmers money time and land, and is not isolated to his farm as trucks prove useful wherever farm work demands ready transport.
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Zuitman
Two Women Join Winnipeg Motorcycle Club
Two new members, Miss Driscoll and Miss Nelson, were added to the Winnipeg Can Motocycle Club expanding its female membership.
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Winnipeg
Miss Driscoll
Miss Nelson
Forest Supervisor Don P Johnston Hosts Enthusiastic Ride
Forest Supervisor Don P Johnston of Silver City New Mexico is described as an enthusiastic motorcyclist highlighting his hobby and local interest in outdoor recreation.
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Don P. Johnston
Silver City, N. M
Massachusetts Sets Load Weight Limits for Trucks and Trailers
Massachusetts highway commission restricts mot trucks and traction engines to fourteen tons total. Local authorities may grant higher-weight permits for special loads. Braking and speed limits apply to heavy vehicles. fines up to 100 dollars per offense.
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Massachusetts
Highway Commission
Boston
Oth
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