King County Roads Report by County Engineer Humes
County Engineer Samuel Humes announces an information service on King County road conditions. The latest report cites McClellan Pass highway as excellent while Enumclaw access via Auburn Seattle-Des Moines brick road is complete. Several roads including Houghton Medina Bellevue east shore of the lake and Duvall Novelty are under construction or rough in spots.
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Samuel Humes
King County
McClellan Pass
Enumclaw
Auburn
Seattle-Des Moines
Houghton-Medina- Bellevue
Duvall
Iowa Leads In Number Of Cars
Iowa topped the nation in 1916 for motor cars per capita with one car for each 11 residents, per government figures. California followed with one per 12, Nebraska and South Dakota one per 18, Arkansas last with one per 116. national average stood at one per 29, while the South had the fewest cars per person.
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Washington
Iowa
Government Office of Public Roads
California
Nebraska
South Dakota
Arkansas
South
Baker Establishes Four World Motorcycle Records
Erwin G. Cannonball Baker sets four world records on the Powerplus Indian at the Cincinnati speedway duplicating his June 28 performance on the same track.
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United Prees
Cincinnati
Erwin G
Cannonball
Baker
Cincinnati Speedway
Oakland Manager Keeps One Of His Own Cars
Harry D. Austin Washington Oakland manager took a last shipment for his own use and fitted his roadster with the Oakland Sixes features. He notes strong demand and an upcoming factory supply increase while planning a trip to the factory, his first visit.
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Oaklands
Harry D. Austin
Washington-Oakland Company
Harry
Oakland
Washington Oakland Company
Elgin Six National All Trails scout car trip interests Baker
Secretary of War Newton D Baker expresses interest in the road investigation trip by Roy Marsh and Edward Lawrence of the Elgin Six National All Trails scout car. The 12 000 mile journey along the Lincoln Highway National Old Trails and Dixie highways aims to gather road data and photographs for the war department.
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Newton D. Baker
Elgin Motor Car Corporation
Roy 8. Marsh
Edward M. Lawrence
Baker
War Department
Charles S. Rieman
Chicago
Railroad and auto industry notes from regional column
A railway defense bulletin outlines the vast scale of moving a field army by rail, detailing 366 trains and multiple car types for 0,000 men and gear. Local auto trade news highlights Harroun arrival, Paige and Liberty cars, and optimism for next year as Grant Sixes sell well.
Earl Cooper Invited to Tacoma 100 Mile Race
Tacoma speedway showcases Earl Cooper in the 100 mile limited invitation race. Cooper, famed speed demon, returns to the Northwest and headlines a program featuring most stars expected to participate.
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Earl Cooper
Tacoma
Tacoma Speedway
Northwest
Cooper
U S Army Orders Four Thousand Motorcycles for France
The War Department awarded contracts nearing one million dollars for 4,000 motorcycles to be delivered within four months. The motorcycles will bolster transportation and dispatch services in France, with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co supplying tires for about 75 percent of the new machines.
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U.S. Army
France
War Department
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Goodyear Tire
Firm to Sell Frisco Truck
The Western Motor Sales Company has secured distribution of the Kleiber motor truck for the territory. Kleiber, a San Francisco firm, is a veteran buggy and carriage maker turning to automotive design. Western Motor Sales plans expanded service at Tenth Ave and East Union St as first models arrive.
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Western Motor Sales Company
Kleiber
Kleiber House
San Francisco
South
Western Motor Sales Co
Tenth Ave
East Union St
Auto Fitments Help Win War at Ford Accessories Expo
Hundreds of automotive fitments will be shown at the first National Exposition for Ford Accessories at the Chicago Coliseum starting September 22 for seven days. The display highlights fuel and tire savings, kerosene carburetors, tractor and trailer attachments, with lectures and demonstrations promoting motor power over horse power to curb waste and aid the war effort.
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Ford
Chicago Coliseum
France
Belgium
Chicago
Pike's Peak Hill Climb Set for September Contest
The second annual Pike's Peak hill climbing contest will occur on the world's highest highway to the summit of Pike's Peak. Sanctioned by the A A A, it is open to stock car makers producing 100+ cars last year. The Penrose trophy goes to the fastest car for one year, with $1,000 awarded and total cash prizes of $2,500.
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Pikes Peak
United Vrece
Colorado Springs
Pike's Peak
Harroun car arrives at Pittman Pattison sales room
The Harroun car arrived by express to Pittman Pattison Co on Pike street to be used as a demonstrator until the first shipment from the factory. Ray Harroun designed the car and owns the factory where they are made, drawing strong interest.
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Harroun
L. R. Pittman
Pittman-Pattison Co
Elgin
E. Pike St
Pike St
Express
Ray Harroun
Dort son joins U.S. Marines in training at Paris Island
Ralph Dort son of President J Dallas Dort and former advertising manager of Dort Motor Car company has enlisted as a private in the U S marine corps and is now in training at Paris Island.
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Ralph Dort
J. Dallas Dort
The
Dort Motor Car Company
U. S. Marine Corps
Paris Island
Hayatt Roller Visits Seattle on World Tour
The famous Hayatt Roller, a 1909 model 16 Buick owned by F. F E. Salson of Plainville Kansas, arrived in Seattle last week after traveling more than ten times around the world and is now touring the United States.
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F. F E. Salson
Plainville
Kan
Seattle
United States
University Ambulance Men Are Instructors
Sections 70 and 71 of the United States army ambulance corps, made up of University of Washington men, will stay in Allentown, Pennsylvania for another month as instructors. One unit has sailed for France from an Atlantic port, and a second awaits transport. It is believed the Washington cadets will accompany the third contingent.
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United Press
Allentown
United States Army Ambulance Corps
University of Washington
Atlantic
France
Washington Boys
Ishii Mission Seen as Historic Japan US War Talks
Washington reports a first close-up view of America at war as the Ishii mission arrives for conferences with the United States. Japanese commissioners not officially accredited ambassadors attend in the capital, signaling potential in the shifting international crisis. The visit coincides with the United States expanding its war effort.
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Washington
Japan
America
Germany
Ishi Commission
U. S
Visible evidence of America as a war power evident at station
As Japanese detainment proceeded, the sight underscored America’s wartime power. The escorted figures moved under security, signaling a strong national stance amid war pressures and public interest.
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America
Canada Will Not Draft Harvesters from Alberta
Dr. J. H. Kelly representing the Canadian government says men who harvest fields in Alberta will not be drafted or taxed. He is in Seattle to recruit harvest hands, with Alberta farmers paying $3.50 a day plus board.
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Alberta
Canada
J. H. Kelly
Seattle
Fugitive George Clark Defined as State Penitentiary Break Suspect
Identify fugitive George Clark, arrested Monday under the alias Joe Lynch, as the man wanted by Iowa authorities for a state penitentiary escape.
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George Clark
Joe Lynch
Iowa
State Penitentiary
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Twelfth Ave
Mand
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Austin
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SEC
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Special Committee On National Defense
American Railway Association
8. C. Renner
V. C. Force
Mra
Paige Motor Sales Co
North Yakima
Elmer Scott
Grant-Coffin & Campbell Co
Jim Scarse
Pacific Coast
Scarse
Metz
Henry
Fords
W. A. Wallace
Central Agency
Ed Campbell
Bullbros
Harroun Motors Corporation
Wayne, Mich
F. O. B. Detroit
Pittman- Pattison Co
East Pike St
Willowmoor
Pike
Vince Market
Fraser-Paterson Co
Eldredge
Auto Row
Sunset Motor Company
Hupmobdtle
Cadillac
Ballou & Wright
12Th Ave
Hayatt Roller
University Ambulance
Nhewws
Ishii Mission
Capital
Carl D. Groat
United Presse
Paige
Paige Motor Sales Company
Enn Fast Pike Sr
Parson’s Motor Car Co
Byeeamay
Fowler’s Auto Trailer
Fowler's Garage & Machine Works
Broadway Eel
Vernon & Son
Pacific Auto Supply Co
Diamond
Silvertown
Cord
Miller and Ajax
Gan
Otis
Union St
Std. Main
East Union
East Lan
Auto Electric Equipment CO
Bet
Pike & Pine
Goodyear
H. B. Wilbur
Mgr
Vielda
Master Sales Co, Inc
Vike St
Delco
Broadway
Henderson
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