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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
3
Frank Rea of Ballou & Wright suffered a severe ankle sprain and body bruising when his motorcycle skidded on Bothell road during a trial spin. The injury occurred early this week and will prevent his participation, prompting Ballou & Wright to withdraw from the Mesdover races.
The 250 mile Tacoma race on Lakeview course draws Wild Rob Burman and Teddy Tetzlaff as top rivals and main attraction on Sunday July 6. Burman to drive a 110 h p Benz while Tetzlaff uses a 120 h p Pratt with $5500 in prizes. The program includes InterCity, Golden Potlatch cup and Ventamarathon events with entries from Northwest drivers.
Tomorrow is motorcyclists’ day at the Meadows with a parade led by Cavenagh’s band, followed by races. Seattle Star’s Frankrosa, P L’s Cyril Arthur Player, and Times’ Frederick Wagner judge, with John F. Gorman as starter. Entries include Roy Hern, Fred Zwick, Jim Bergstadt, Ed Bereth, Fred Mercer, T. P. White.
Councilman Wardall's ordinance requires registration of all motor vehicle drivers with state license, car description and driver age to be kept by the police as evidence under the new rule. It prohibits permits to drivers under 18 and professional drivers under 21, with penalties including revocation, fines, and imprisonment for driving under the influence.
Marion auto dealer Miller Auto Co announces a new crankcase drain extension on the 1913 Marion line. Models include a forty eight horsepower touring car a thirty forty small touring car and the bobcat roadster with self starters and electric lights. The innovation places the drain cock handle under the hood improving drainage and eliminating the need to crawl beneath the car.
The Washington Auto Co established just over four weeks ago under manager W A Williams is selling Oldsmobiles. Recent buyers include Jas A Moore FE H Hamlin A R Holland T Bushey and Tom Levenley, signaling strong early demand.
Walter Gray of the Madison Studio and G G Muenz of the Bon Ton Market each bought Reading Standard Twin motorcycles. Kansas plans statewide motorcycle police units with riders in every city and town to swiftly pursue criminals on short notice.
Mr Barnes notes G M C trucks of forty two models and 1 to 7 ton ranges while Imperial Car Co reps plan visits to establish agencies in Washington and coast cities. Waterhouse Trading adds three motorcycles to service fleet. marriages and a 24 hour endurance run also feature in regional motorcycle news.
The Buick Automobile Co. reports strong demand as deliveries continue though limited supply. Manager A B Eldridge rushed to Portland to secure more cars for the Northwest. Buyers include Sam Redick J C Peterson H C Hibbard of Hibbard and Stewart and Klos ter. The latest roadster showcases a 28 HP engine, 28 gallon tank, 106 inch wheelbase, 42x3 1/2 inch tires, demountable rims, and Royal blue gray finish.
Franklin Automobile Co announces a full line of closed bodies for the Little Six next fall including a four seat limousine a five seat Berlin a five seat sedan and a three seat coupe. The Little Six first appeared in January 1912 and quickly became a top Franklin seller with over forty percent of first year sales. The company also ends production of the four cylinder Model G runabout as all units have sold.
A 16 minute street car service will run from 12 30 to 2 pm Sunday to carry pleasure seekers to the motorcycle races at The Meadows. The service is planned to handle up to 4000 spectators.
A civic advice item explains flushing a car radiator with fresh water and soda to remove rust and deposits, warning rust slows cooling and can harm the motor. Also mentions Friday rain shaping Meadows track for Sunday motorcycle race.
International interest grows in exporting used cars as a solution to surplus. Mitchell-Lewis reports parts orders from Russia India and South American ports while firms like Hydraulic Supply and Arthur Bunker advertise new purchases in Seattle showing the global reach of US auto trade.
Havers distributor R. H. and H. C. Gray Co. adds two new sales leaders, H. L. Johnston and J. Panton Jr., bringing extensive auto experience. Johnston becomes sales manager, with Panton as assistant. W. A. Johnston opens an Imperial car agency in Shelton. Imperial cars to arrive mid May. Burnside Hat Store owner buys a Stutz roadster. Covey Wet Wash Laundry adds a Federal truck. Lowman & Hanford acquire a six cylinder Stutz roadster.
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