Auto world notes from Seattle to Tacoma and back
Mr W H Schwartz of Waltham will visit Seattle next week to discuss Mets factory sales. A delivered Metz to Enumclaw’s Peter J Oleson and other buyers are noted. Tales of Buick sales on Automobile Row and a Tacoma race crash followed by a rapid repair show the era’s car culture and rapid repairs.
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W. H. Schwartz
Waltham, Mass
Mets
Seattle
J. P. Searce
Metz
Peter J. Oleson
Enumclaw
R. W. Morrison
Port Townsend
N. D. Baker
North Yakima
Stutz 1914 Models Debut With New Features
The 1914 Stutz line introduces an electric starter larger springs a longer wheelbase and braking surface for hills added interior space with front touring seats lower than rear seats a solid crank case and fewer pans. Six orders already booked indicating strong interest. A salesman in El Paso quoted 885 in Spanish to a deaf mute shopper who couldn't read English.
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el Paso
Seattle News Roundup of Deaths and Local Events
Mrs. David P. Eastman reports the death of her brother Fred C. West aged 30, once a Seattle resident, in Pasadena. Rev. E B Toween visits Seattle to direct Episcopal mission work in Toppenish. King County State Bank at 45th and 14th av N E is incorporated by M D Keeney Co private bankers. Mrs. H C Davis dies after two years illness at her sister’s home and will have a Sunday funeral. Judge Andrew Howat, from Salt Lake City, makes a stop in Seattle. Mrs A V Kautz dies in Wenonah New Jersey after long illness on August 11. Judge Mackintosh grants a temporary restraining order to the Washington State Art Association to prevent tax sale of its property. Milwaukee announces night searchlights on some eastern line trains to aid tourism viewing scenery. A September start for a tour box at First Presbyterian Church and Dr Matthews to answer inquiries monthly. Clarence Eddy to give a recital at First Baptist Church on Harvard and Senecast Monday night.
Eldridge Goes East On Extended Buick Mission
Eldridge, manager of the Buick and National, returns from a trip through North Yakima Ellensburg Sunnyside Wenatchee Leavenworth and other towns. He will confer with Howard Automobile Co. in Portland then tour Buick branches and the factory to gather ideas for a new building and arrange early delivery to meet rising demand for Buicks.
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Eldridge
Hutch Automobile Co
Mantel
Tacoma
Charley Thompson
National
Buick
Buick and National
Buick and
North Yakima
Ellensburg
Sunnyside
Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Portland
Waller Back from the East and Imperial Cars
Imperial Automobile Co expects a rise in 1914 Sixes with a small Six priced at 2000 and the seven passenger Six at 2700 f o b Seattle. Waller aims to sell one car daily in 1914 after returning from the East. He reports 16 Lincoln trucks sold in 30 days as the factory upgrades include Continental Six engines and electric starting.
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Imperial Automobile Co
Seattle
Imperial Cars
United States
Waller
Jackson
Mich
Bowling Green
Ohio
Lincoln Truck Co
Beattle
Lincoln
Buick Autos to Have a New Home
A. B. Hildridge, manager of the Buick agency, has signed a five year lease for a new building at Harvard and Pike known as one acre automobile space. The facility will include a modern service department with new machinery and will be ready for occupancy December 1 when Hulck Automobile Co moves into its new showroom. The Buick business has grown sixfold since 1912 and is expected to be at its biggest next year.
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Harvard and
Pike
Hulck Automobile Co
Eldridge
H Buick
Ford's Ideas on Car of Future
Henry Ford predicts a future where light, high speed cars cut weight from 1300 to 600 pounds and reach 150 to 200 mph. He envisions separate highways or rails for such machines, mentions potential fuel tweaks, and notes dynamos and long-lasting lubrication to prevent friction fires.
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Henry Ford
Ford Motor Co
Nho
Neighbor Ed Jarrett Buys Fine 35 Horsepower Studebaker
Troy Kansas Chief notes Ed ward Jarrett as a fine neighbor after purchasing a 35 horsepower Studebaker. The writer recalls a pleasant ride and praises Mr Jarrett as a good man.
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Studebaker
Mr. Jarrett
Troy
Kas
Moore theatre to stage Everywoman for week
The Moore theatre presents the symbolic grand opera musical drama Everywoman for a week, following The Passing Show. A 150 person cast, extensive scenery and electrical effects promise a strong production as Walter Browne died the day of the New York premiere.
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Moore Theatre
the Moore
Walter Browne
New York
Henry W. Savage
Office Boy Strikes Peanut Bonanza in Los Angeles
Building superintendent Bak us tossed his office boy a coin to buy peanuts. The boy spent the five dollar gold piece believing it a nickel and returned with four Italian peanut vendors each carrying a sack. Hakus has bought new age glasses.
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Los Angeles
Bakus
Hakus
Want Ad Readers Develop Sharp Judgments of Propositions
A compact note urges readers to sharpen judgment when evaluating business propositions. It highlights practical discernment in reading offers, comparing terms, and assessing risk before committing to deals.
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Want Ad
Pantages Bill Promises Stunts and Variety Next Week
The program at the Pantages next week features The Great Carter as headliner with new stunts. Frank Mills Players present a musical sketch Live Wires. The Four Balkans, Ed Raymond and Vera Hall, and Carmen and Roberts add variety with instrumentalists, song, dance, and novelty acts.
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Ed Raymond
Vera Hall
Carmen and
Roberts
Uncle Tom's Cabin company in Seattle engagement
Leon Washburn Stetson's company presents Uncle Tom's Cabin in Seattle with a full engagement tonight and tomorrow including matinee and evening shows. The troupe has been carefully chosen to ensure a strong dramatic presentation and adequate preparation for the run.
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Leon Washburn Stetson
Seattle
Jack London to Lead Luxury Coast Yacht Tour
Frank Garbutt of Los Angeles plans a $100,000 yacht for a two year foreign tour with Jack London and guests. The craft, described as the finest on the coast, will be completed late in 11d with the voyage to follow.
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Santa Barbara
Frank Garbutt
Los Angeles
Jack London
Parcel post marks start of new rules in Washington
Postmaster General Burleson mailed a 17 pound box of apples to the president as the first test of new parcel post regulations. Postage was 13 cents. several other brief items from across the nation note divorces, deaths, crimes, and local happenings in cities from New York to Baltimore.
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Washington
Burleson
Wilson
Theatres Listing At Pantages and Melbourne Photoplays
A brief theatre rundown highlights Pantages Vaudeville Grand Vaudeville Clemmer Photoplays Melbourne Photoplays and the Alhambra motion pictures, noting offerings across multiple venues.
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Melbourne
Alhambra
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