Seattle Auto Row Mobilizes for War Effort
Motorists and auto dealers in Seattle rally to support war needs after the president signs the declaration of war against Germany. Industry players list volunteers and offers of cars motorcycles and personnel to aid army and navy departments as the city prepares to supply recruits and chauffeurs for the new corps.
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Seottie
Germany
Army
Navy
Richard Hilliard
Lh Trotter Co
A Corps
United States
Sem
Old Seattle
Johnnyon
Hilliard
Snow depths top sixteen feet in Snoqualmie Pass
North Bend resident Holman reports 16 feet of snow in Snoqualmie Pass and warns that without strenuous efforts, the pass may remain closed until midwinter.
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Snoqualmie Pass
Automobile News From Nome Alaska Auto Club
Secretary M Fretwell of the Automo club in Seattle has received a note from J F Hobbs secretary of Nome Alaska Auto club seeking rules and regulations of interest to gold miners in the North The message highlights cross region automotive club communication and regional mining interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Globe
M. Fretwell
Automo Club of
Seattle
J. F. Hobbs
Nome
Alaska
Auto Club
Hobbs
North
Durant Volunteering for Aviation Service in War Time
Citing his daredevil racing past and status as vice president and manager of Chevrolet Inc Durant offers his services to the aviation branch of the signal corps. He pledges to serve if war demands his risk taking and skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R CG Durant
Chevrolet Inc
Signal m
Kissel Kar Head Visits Seattle to Praise Growth
Houghson president of the Kar Co visited Seattle this week and praised the city’s growth and the Kar business surge over the past year. He expressed optimism about future expansion and noted the company’s expanding operations in the region.
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Kissel Kar Head
Seattle
Wu. Houghson
The
Kar Co
Kar
Local Auto Row Gossip and Oddball Anecdotes
On Auto row residents and vendors share tall tales and quirks. Major George L. Trotter is lauded for wartime service while C. S. Huntoon tracks battery charges and missing plugs. Bill Bradshaw teases doctors with illness, Jim Parsons receives a Bear Cat with kittens, and John Baisden secures a city truck contract amid humor and hints of rivals.
Keith Named New Sales Director at Dulmage Motor Co
George R. Keith has been appointed sales director of the W 8 Dulmage Motor Co distributors of Chevrolet cars. Keith brings broad auto sales experience and has lectured on salesmanship for seven months at Broadway High School evening classes.
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George R. Keith
W. 8 Dulmage Motor Co
Chevrolet
Keith
Broadway High School
Rubber Company to Make War Balloons
The Goodyear Rubber Co of Akron Ohio will supply nine of the 16 dirigible balloons approved by the navy for coast patrols as part of preparations to strengthen national military power.
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Goodyear Rubber Co
Akron
Navy Department
Marmaduke Reelected President of Hotel Men’s Association
James G. Marmaduke of New Washington was reelected for a fourth consecutive year as president of the Washington State Hotel Men's Association at its annual meeting held last night.
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James G. Marmaduke
Washington
Washington State Hotel Men's Association
German Plotter Spoils a Goodyear
One of nine dirigible balloons ordered by the government from Goodyear Rubber Co. was rejected by U S inspectors due to damage caused by pro German sympathizers employed by the firm.
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Akron. D
Goodyear Rubber Company
United States
Overland Introduces Touring Sedan With Permanent Top
A. R. Theisen of the Willye Overland Co. explains that the touring sedan with a permanent top eliminates the need to switch bodies for seasonal use. He notes motorists rarely lower tops on touring cars, and designers responded with the touring sedan to satisfy demand.
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A. RR. Theisen
Willye Overland Co
Hase
Theisen
Emperor of Flowery Kingdom Rides in a Hudson Automobile
The emperor of the Flowery Kingdom rides in a Hudson superaix, the only American built car in the imperial household of Japan. The first Hudson supereixa limousine was bought for the household a month ago from Japan Automobile company, Hudson distributors in Japan. Within two weeks two more were added a town car and town car landauiet for the emperor’s personal use.
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Flowery Kingdom
Imperial Household of
Japan
Imperial Household
Japan Automobile Company
Hudson Distributors
Paige Motor Car Sales Co Smiles Over Telegram
The company celebrates a Washington telegram stating the government will not seize plants for munitions unless already producing war supplies. It notes ample capacity for Allied needs, no disruption to business, and a hoped for boost in American prosperity and purchasing power.
Local Dentist Develops Sand-Deposit Device
Dr C P Brown a local dentist announces a patent for a sand depositing device to prevent skidding. Dealers who saw demonstrations praise it as simple effective and similar to devices used on railroads and street cars. A trigger on the steering wheel releases sand to both sides and under wheels to prevent slipping on curves.
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C. P. Brown
Toll of Dead in Eddystone Disaster Rises to 140
Philadelphia April 11 The death toll from the Eddystone munitions blast is now estimated as high as 140 with many victims dying overnight across Chester hospitals. More than 150 are reported injured and officials fear additional bodies may remain in the ruins. Identification work continues slowly.
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Philadelphia
Eddystone
Chester
Chelatchie
Otto Huffman
Baker
Ore
Grandpa Hendricksen
Fred Hendricksen
Chester Morgue
Parry Undergoes Gallstone Operation in Garfield Hospital
Washington reports Wil l Parry of Seattle member of the federal trade commission was operated on today for gall stones at Garfield hospital. He will return to Seattle for a long rest as soon as he can be moved.
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Washington
Wil! It
Parry
Seattle
Federal Trade Commission
Garfield Hospital
Yankee "Tank" in Action Amazes Westerners
In San Francisco a Coast artillery National Guard unit staged a mock bombardment on Pacific dunes. A 14 ton caterpillar tractor armored to resemble a tank moved under fire through wire and debris as seven crew members operated steering, engine and two one pound guns in a conning tower.
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San Francisco
Coast Artillery
National Guard
Pacific Ocean
France
Clarke County Potatoes Shipped East Highlight Yacolt Notes
Yacolt Washington reports extensive potato shipments stored in Vancouver heading to the Midwest Nebraska Kansas Minnesota with about two cars daily. Local notes recount accidents, spring preparations and Chelatchie stories as residents reflect on losses and small joys.
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Clarke County
Washington
Vancouver
Middle West
Nebraska
Kansas
Minnesota
Oregon to observe 42nd Lexington battle anniversary
Portland will mark the 42nd anniversary of the Lexington battle on April 19 with a statewide celebration inviting 600 organizations to participate in the observance.
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Oregon
Portland
Lexington
Export Market in West Favored Over East Says Pierce
Bales Manager F Pierce of Negal Motor Car Co asserts the export market lies to the west due to European embargoes and Central Powers submarine policy. He notes shipments shifted via Seattle to Australia, China, Japan and Java, praising the Far East field for medium priced cars and its future potential. He argues the war east trade needs a machine easy on tires and fuel, rugged and economical.
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Bales
F | Pierce
Negal Motor Car Co
South America
Atlantic Pea Board
Seattle
Australia
China
Japan
Java
Pierce
Far East
Willys Overland Cars Survive Sea Fire Test
Toledo factory report quotes A K The sen detailing 18 six cylinder touring cars from the Wisesely cargo salvaged after a ship fire near Windivostok. Despite fire smoke and water exposure the motors and chasses remained excellent and the cars were refinished at about 200 dollars each and praised by owners.
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Toledo
Willys Overland Company
A. K. Thesen
Willys-Overland
Willys Overland
Theisen
Wisesely
Windivostok
Hongkong
Chilcott Nash Motors to Receive Jeffery Cars This Week
The Chilcott Nash Motors Co organized to handle the Jeffery line in the Northwest at 1530 Broadway. A shipment of cars from the factory is expected the latter part of this week.
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Chilcott-Nash Motors Co
Broadway
Committee Kills Demand to Return Coin to Matthews
The city council judiciary committee votes to report all donations to the city squad and police to the mayor. A refund clause to Dr. Matthews of 1000 dollars given to Sergt. Putnam is dropped for lack of evidence that the money was with Putnam.
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Matthews
Judiciary Committee
Dr. Matthews
Sergt. Putnam
Bolton
Spanish Steamer San Fulgencia Sunk Without Warning
In Paris on April 11 the crew said the Spanish steamer San Fulgencia was sunk without warning. The crew were landed at Nantes following the incident.
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Paris
Nantes
Mill Wage Scale Up Debated by Seattle Millmen Union
Millmen's Union No. 3388 plans an April 23 meeting to decide on raising the wage scale and hours for Seattle's 14 mills, aiming to guarantee the current pay and work hours through an agreement with mill owners. The action targets securing improved compensation terms for workers.
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Seattle
Millmen’s Union
Japanese Bank Report Conspiracy Trial Ends in Acquittal
After four hours of deliberation a jury in the superior court Tuesday cleared J. Ito Terasaki and 8. Ku wabara of conspiring to circulate false reports about Japanese bank owners in Seattle. The court had already directed a not guilty verdict for the two co defendants.
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J. Ito Terasaki
Kuwabara
Seattle
School Census Enumerators Appointed by Board
At a Monday night school board meeting three enumerators were named to take the annual census. It is estimated that 85 enumerators will be needed, with the remainder chosen from a preferred list elected by the board.
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Durant
Geo. L.trotter Co
Automobiles
Pine and
Bellevue
George L. Trotter
George
Geo L. Trotter Co
Richard Hillard
Trotter
C. Renner
Three Tree Point
Renner
Mr. Renner
Good Roads Committee
C. 8
Huntoon
Williard
Bill Bradshaw
Bradshaw & Co
Jim Parsons
Indianapolis
Jim
Mike Collins
Mikes
John
Baisden, Inc
Salisbury
Fowler’s Garage & Machine Works Distributors
Goodyear
Overland
Hudson
Yankee
AMAZS
Yacolt
Yacob
Leo Brown
P. J. Brown
Echoe
Helsson
Winford Baccus
Mr Baccus
Charles Alexander
Dr. Stecklie
Hetsson
Murphy Timber Co
Flume
Dole
C. K. Hulburt
Park Hotel
Peter Hendrickson
Yacobt
Nuffman's Lane
Curbstone Auto Dewlegn
Moat
Waterhouse-Sande Co
Wana
Brudebaker
Waterhouse Sands Co
WMO
Bulleros
Third Main
West
D. A. R. Head
Geo
Squire
Convention of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Squires
St. Paw, Minn
Metz
Paige
America
Paige Motor Sales Company
East Pike St
Parson’ S Motor Car Co
Piso
East Pike
Gramm Bernstein
Fowler's Auto Trailer
W. L. Williams
Semettic
Northwest
Amy
Deirywan
Fowler ’S
Gcarsopr & Machine Works
Breadway
Henderson
Pacific Auto Supply Co
Siamond
Mohawk
Otis
Laien St. At Ltd
Main
Willard
Automobile Electricians
Carbureter CO
UTT East Union
Rent
Eldnctric Equipment Coo
Det
Pike & Pine
East
Pike
the Tyre Shop
H. B. Wilbur
Mgr
Master Sales Co, Inc
Tor B. Vike St. East
Swartz
Bridgeman
Delco
Delco Parts
Craig, Lambie & CO
Tid Pike St
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