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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1913
Page
3
Industry leaders in Seattle emphasize that motor trucks must endure long hours and continuous use as a business investment. Kelly-Springfield officials highlight 24/7 service capabilities and full parts stocking at service stations to maximize uptime and returns amid growing demand and new agency announcements.
Mitchell-Lewis Motor Co manager Bruce Herler says two Mitchell carloads will reach Seattle soon with rapid deliveries expected. Olympia Motor Car Co reports one carload of Chalmers touring cars and aims for prompt orders. Rambler dealer Neal Brown seeks Snohomish county agency and will showcase at the Everett Pure Food and Auto Show April 19 to 26 alongside Rambler’s new 1500-b delivery truck fleet.
Glenn H. Curtiss the famous aviator purchases a seven passenger six cylinder Mitchell touring car priced at 2500 dollars. The Mitchell Lewis Motor Co. takes pride in the order placed by telegraph and Curtiss’s selection amid many makes. Ajax tire contest offers five thousand dollars for best mileage with chauffeurs registering purchases and installation dates.
In Roseburg Oregon this morning R H Leadbetter owner of a 1998 Winton Six cylinder automobile was arrested for speeding. The justice fined him ten dollars after noting the car had traveled about forty miles per hour beyond the 25 mph limit.
In a light exchange Thomas Lipton is called a loser, prompting the remark that his repeated losses boost his popularity rather than diminish it. The dialogue underscored Lipton’s enduring public appeal despite setbacks.
All employees of the Winton Motor Car Co in Cleveland Ohio were surprised by a ten percent salary raise announced by the company. The move boosts wages across the workforce, reflecting the firm’s commitment to its staff.
Miss Marie Louise Hochester entertained Mr Charles Des Morrtes and friends on an automobile tour around Seattle. J D Thomas of Thomas Motor Car Co provided the car. Del Morries treated them to luncheon at the Washington hotel then a Moore theatre box party. Rochester and Mories met in Paris last summer and later toured California with Miss Kitty Cheatham.
The Marion Motor Car Co plant at the Oliver Avenue bridge became a key relief hub during the flood. It operated five days and nights to shelter refugees, militiamen, and rescuers, with Marion executives’ cars and improvised rafts aiding evacuations. Seattle headquarters linked to M. A. Miller Auto Co. in Seattle as the local Marion distributor.
FE. K. Allen & Co. of Broadway reports a gross financial 40 000 during the past six months. They handle Pennsylvania Plain and Non-Skid tires and operate a first class vulcanizing works. Mr Allen expects a very successful season and foresees the next two months making history in the automobile trade.
Mr. Maydenbower of the Dream theatre receives a model 31 Buick roadster. Wilbur Cummings of the Hogo building purchases a model 30 utek blue roadster.
Robert Atkinson, manager of Pacific Car Co, distributer for Hudson Paige and others, has long coast auto experience. Former assistant manager for J W Leavitt & Co Overland distributors in 1912, now operating in Seattle with a branch opened July 1 1912. The firm is a major Northwest distributor with decades in the trade and a focus on square dealing and service.
The piece weighs the economics of motor delivery for grocers across costs and timeliness. It asks if motor trucks save current delivery costs in nearby markets, handle extreme weather, extend routes, support overtime rushes, meet customer demands for prompt hours, and defend against rivals by guaranteeing on time service. It surveys key questions for wholesalers and chain grocers.
Police departments in Portland Seattle and Spokane favor the Indian motorcycle for their motor cycle services. Agents Raliou & Wright report excellent testimonials from city police attest to the machine’s efficiency.
Tacoma plans include races on July 4 6 and 6 with many entrants from Seattle dealers and private car owners. Observers on Pike Street glimpse true speeding by autos and motorcycles but police note many events are pick up speeders for city revenue. The piece ends with a light joke about a mislaid Russia story and a pickup for Grant.
The Star auto page thanks donors for brief car notices and invites readers to submit items of interest for Seattle automobile drivers.
A compact notice highlights tires and auto supplies from Bar Lou and Wright and Hugh A. Baird Motor Supply Co. The ad mentions quality tires tested and sold by local shops including Washington Auto Supply Co and Union Avenue.
P A Sands of Waterhouse Trading Co discusses how Lippard Stewart delivery trucks achieve smooth riding with long semi elliptic front springs, coil rear aids, and large pneumatic tires. He says performance rises with load management and tire resilience, enabling 10 to 15 extra miles of service over solid tire cars.
The Seattle Motorcycle Club passes a resolution to fines first offense for speeding or open muffler, expulsion on second offense with six months re admission. The group also endorses the Griffiths police bill. Stutz Motor Car Co enlarges Seattle service to double capacity with territory expansion to Washington Idaho and British Columbia. Seattle branch adds expert mechanics and aims to elevate Stutz service. Baird Motor Supply Co rapid growth in four months, previously a local distributor for Franklin Reo and Apperson Jack Rabbit cars, now supplies growing demand. Empire Tire and Rubber Co has a Seattle branch via Washington Auto Supply Co, producing red rubber tubes and the Standard and Peerless makes.
The rising use of K R I T autos in Seattle laundries signals strong market demand. Manager Lawson notes business is good as deliveries expand to Cascade Model Electric Progress and Supply Laundries, with Mercury Motor Co ordering a carload for Supply Laundry for delivery April 25.
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