Auto Thieving On The Rise In New York
Officials at the Eastern Automobile Underwriter's conference report a sharp rise in motor car thefts with major losses for insurers. In 1911 New York saw 6,000 cars stolen, about 95 percent insured. Some firms collapsed or faced near two million dollar losses, while thefts in 1921 rose 150 to 75 percent above 1920. A fourth of cases saw owners bearing financial responsibility. A standard wheel lock policy is urged, but insurers warn only banning auto insurance or higher thefts will curb losses.
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New York
Eastern Automobile Underwriter
American Forces in France Report Traffic of 44 692 Motor Vehicles
American Forces in France during the war maintained a fleet of forty four thousand six hundred ninety two motor vehicles. The figure reflects extensive transportation needs across liberated areas and supply lines, underscoring the scale of Allied logistics.
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France
England’s early law set four mile per hour limit for vehicles
In the preindustrial era of road transport England restricted motor vehicles to a maximum speed of four miles per hour, reflecting cautious regulatory pacing before modern motoring.
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England
One Practical Automobile in the World in 1894
On July 4 1894 historians note there was only one practical automobile in existence. The remark highlights the fledgling state of motor transport and the pioneering effort behind early vehicles.
Early six cylinder engines emerge in 1906
The record notes the appearance of six cylinder engines in 1906 and marks the first American automobile sale in April 1994.
REO Entry Wins Testing Run in South Africa
REO speed wagon topped the T A C commercial vehicle trials from Johannesburg to Durban with a 3140 pound load, 18 mph average over 40 miles, and 15.3 mpg. The test rewarded economy and reliability, despite mountainous terrain and strict penalties, noting a 10.82 cents per mile economy and 186.78 marks.
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Reo
South Africa
Johannesburg
Durban
Althe
Ole Larson Case May Be Re Heard
Tacoma April 15 Prosecuting Attorney James W Seldon renewed hope for a new hearing in the case of Ole B Larson who was convicted of borrowing funds from the Beaniinavian American bank. The conviction was reversed by the supreme court on appeal.
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Tacoma
Supreme Court
James W. Seldon
Ole B. Larson
Beaniinavian- American Bank
Which Country Diner Special Tells a Worldly Tale
A diner menu prompts a waiter to request specifics as the Wayseide Tales trace a traveler’s global journeys from ham and eggs to country style fare. The dialogue hints at cultural layers behind simple comfort food.
Read and the STAR WANT ADS You ll Get What You Want
The STAR WANT ADS page offers readers a concise listing of items and notices. It highlights opportunities to buy sell and trade with quick responses from local buyers and sellers.
Fordson Tractor Demonstration Impresses Harbor Island
A Fordson tractor underwent a full day test at Harbor Island fill showing digging to six feet grading plowing and moving heavy sand with the Miller Trae tred. The machine operated steadily under tough conditions and impressed observers including farmers contractors and engineers with its industrial service capabilities.
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Fordson
Harbor Island
Motor buses and elevated roads promise rapid future transit
New York reports from Popular Science describe Pullman motor buses and elevated concrete roads as soon to connect major cities from Mexicali to Milwaukee. Forerunners already operate on the Pacific coast and in Akron, promising night runs and faster, smoother travel with less noise and disruption.
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Mys
Pacific Coast
Reserve Officers Field Day Held May 6 at Ube University
The Reserve Officers Training Corps annual field day features competitive events such as a regimental parade, company drill, equipment race and a wall-coaling contest. The event will be held on May 6 at University of Washington.
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Reserve Officers Training Corps
Ube University of Washington
24 More Veterans to Obtain Tracts in White Bluffs Hanford District
Twenty four men will form the second group of war veterans to receive tracts in the White Bluffe Hanford district. The men chosen yesterday will be notified to appear at the project offices at White Bluffs April 28 for the drawing of names and selections of tracts.
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Olympia
White Bluffe Hanford
Yeatermay
White Bluffs
Optimistic Firestone executive foresees solid upturn in prosperity
Akron April 16 The Firestone Tire chief executive in Fairbank returning from a coast tour says prosperity is rising not from mere hope but hard work and new value creation. He rejects a boom but predicts broad, substantial business growth on a safe, well thought out basis. Bankers likewise show improved confidence for definite advances.
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Akron
Fairbank
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
Ohio
Fordson Tractor Demonstrations Impress Engineers and Farmers
Demonstrations at Walla Walla and Harbor Island show Fordson tractors pulling heavy loads with ease. The machine towed two 14 inch plows up nine inches in tough sand and handled 52 percent grades on hillsides. Officials expect broad use in road building, excavation and grading as demand soars after a $290 price cut.
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Walla Walla
Harbor Island
Wsland
Pordson
Harbor Island Sands
Ford Motor Company
Seattle
Ford
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