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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1917
Page
11
The article argues that a nationwide highway system enabling motor truck transport can move up to 90 carloads daily between key centers, supplementing railroads. It emphasizes the need for dependable, serviceable roads to relieve overtaxed rails, improve national welfare, and act as a defense link by providing efficient inland freight movement.
H. B. Fowler, live wire distributor for the Lexingtons, is pictured with the new Lexington Minute Man Six. The upper photo shows Fowler in the foreground with the car model accompanying the launch in the New Lexington feature.
REINSTATE RACERS NEW YORK June 6 Eddie Hearne Louis LeCocq and C H Kirkpatrick have been restored to good standing with the contest board of the American Automobile association at a recent meeting.
R J Irwin of Lexington Howard Motor Car Co Indiana confirmed Lexington plans a large assembling plant in Seattle. Fowler says 100 to 200 workers will be employed, attract East Coast firms, and shorten East West freight delays. A Connersville meeting will decide final action.
Chicago led a large turnout as registration surged beyond predictions. In Chicago 308,809 enrolled from 2,202 precincts, far above the 250,000 estimate. Cleveland, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Louisville, and Nebraska reported sizable enrollments, with Ohio and Texas contributing hundreds of thousands each.
Sheriff Jack Stringer said 25 New Castle precinct men who evaded registration for selective service will be turned over to the government on Wednesday. He reported no disorder, with about 100 registrations after the mine shifts changed at 4 p m. A Sunday anti conscription meeting was held, and Stringer will wait for U S District Attorney Allen's decision before any wholesale arrests. New Castle is the only precinct in the county showing organized opposition.
Maj Gen Hugh L. Scott chief of staff of the United States Army and Maj Gen Leonard Wood commander of the newly created Department of the Southeast have been added to the list of Cadillac Knight owners.
A compiled schedule of motor speedways tracks and meet dates across the United States and Canada. Entries include locations such as Cal Jose Spokane Wash Benton Harter Mid Town Pa Tacoma Neb Omaha Hechester Ment Intercsty Retlability Amerenda Mont Tireat Palle Ment Milliegs Mont Plemingtes N. 4 Septlectoned O. speedwar Pa predwar Het Mank NJ Pike's Peak Col nu elim Sept 1 SeIrevidence Mo speed wey Sept Allestewn Pa Th Trenten So 4 track Sept Te New York Speedway Oct G1 slentewn Pa speedway Denbers Coma track Ort D Chicago speedway Cet lie Richmond Va track Oct T New York speedway A A A championship award event MEETINGS dune 05.16 Washington DC A K miteammer snows dune 90 7 Moontress weed car show Aug 6-18 Vremont Neb tractor demeoretration Sept 0 pekame Washington Interstate fair Sept 0 Milwaukee show State Park fair Weest Alite Oct 10 Delias Tea State fair
The Pacific Motors, Inc. became local representative for the Elgin Six, adding to its lineup after opening just over a month ago. They already handle Orexel and Harroun, with the Elgin shipment due tomorrow. L. R. Pittman from Everett joins to lead a six cylinder sales push for the three new models never shown to Seattle before, promising rapid disposal of stock through aggressive advertising and sales work.
Practice economy in buying cars with claims about weight, bearings, and construction. The ad touts Series 16 and Series 17 Studebaker Four Forty cars from 750 to 4850 dollars. It promises high grade carburetion, Timken adjustable bearings, and low repair costs. The firm hints at a move to a new building and a large sale this month.
A. H. Patterson driving a Hudson won the first annual rose carnival classic in Santa Rosa California with a 100 mile time of 96 minutes 25 seconds breaking the track record. Bolden finished second in a Duesenberg and Price placed third in another Duesenberg. Durant driving Earl Cooper's old Stutz led 28 laps before magneto trouble forced retirement.
Following the presidential inauguration a Saxon roadster begins a trip to blaze a national boundary highway. It plans a complete circuit from Washington south to Florida then around the Gulf to California, up the coast to Seattle, around the Great Lakes to Maine, and back to Washington.
Tacoma awaits a July 4 auto racing program with a $5,000 purse. Divisions include $1,800 for first in the championship, $1,200 for second, $800 for third, $500 for fourth, $100 each for leaders at 50 and 100 miles, and $300 for the championship consolation. California enters a large contingent and Washington fans expect equal representation.
June 6 report that large acreage around the Sheepshead Bay Speedway will be planted with potatoes. Harry B. Hikins, president of the Sheepshead Bay Speedway Corporation, announced the plan after taking possession of the property.
The column recalls local figures in auto row life, naming deputy sheriffs, cigar stand owners, truck sellers, and Ford agency plans. It notes Jay Smith in trucks, W C C Wallace showing a new viewing station, John Baisden’s potato garden and enlistment, Nay Corbett’s Pup car spin, and H B Fowler praising the Lexington.
Barney Oldfield, starting his 16th racing year, will debut the Oldfield Special in the third annual Auto derby at the Chicago speedway on June 16. The forthcoming car is nearing completion on the Pacific Coast and hides the driver and mechanic from view, with heavy upholstery to protect them if the car overturns.
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