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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1919
Page
5
John Anderson, Oregon speed and dirt track champion, drives the Maxwell Bug to victory in the Pacific Coast speed tourney amid a large crowd of over 7,000 fans. The Maxwell Bug is praised as Oregon champion for three consecutive years, with Anderson earning thousands from speed, power, and insurance deals.
A. Miles reports growing interest in the National Motor Show as multiple truck makes approach exhibition, with 66 models in New York and 58 in Chicago. The conference explores truck efficiency, reduced distribution costs, large hauling fleets, and the shift from rail to motor transport amid road-building and trailer use.
F B Willtima deputy state license inspector announces tighter enforcement of headlight requirements with new testing stations across the district. Seattle police motorcycle unit will aid in spotting violations and guiding motorists to central testing for verdicts on headlight legality. Muddy or marred plates carry a $25 fine and drivers are urged to obtain full vehicle identification after accidents.
Rumors say a new large company is being organized by New York and Cleveland capitalists to produce truck and passenger car axles. It is claimed the outfit will rank second only to the Timken company in size. Announcement of personnel and details is awaited.
Post office confusion with Fulton, N Y prompts hundred residents of Fulton Chain to petition the Post Office Department to rename their locality to Gawanka.
Two Eldridge Buick company men Dan Sutton and Jay LaChapelle start November 20 from Seattle to secure 200 valve in head Buicks for the Northwest. After detours through Flint Detroit and Toronto due to weather and freight car shortages, 50 flatcars are loaded and the convoy reaches the Pacific coast three weeks later. The trip is described as a cold but successful supply run boosting Northwest orders.
The Mercer Cycle company displays a cutaway Indian Middleweight motor at their saleroom. The show unit, built by Hendee Manufacturing, reveals internal parts with gear shifts and a rotating crank, inviting motorcyclists and machinery enthusiasts to view the display.
General note reports soft muddy crovel roads after frost on curves while several sections show new pavement open from Kent to Auburn and 14 mile continuous Seattle to 40 mile routes. snow on Tunamit Pass. Vashon Island ferry service changes and rough Harper to Port Orchard road mentioned with contact info at Main 6900.
The Davis Six gains popularity for a sturdy frame designed by George W. Davis Motor Car Co of Richmond Indiana. Summit Motor Co displays the model noting six inch side rails heavy cross members and large gusset plates as proof of strength and safety.
John Moffat reports from Paris that American automakers will play a major role in rebuilding war torn France Italy and Belgium. He notes the demand for trucks and cars for relief and transport, with Dodge Ford Buick and Cadillac among those aiding recovery efforts.
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