Pathfinder car trip sparks push for transcontinental auto highway
The Pathfinder car journey across the continent spurs plans for a connected road from New York to Seattle. Officials in towns along the route pledge road improvements before the big contest’s arrival. Wyoming commissioner Sunday organized 60 men and 20 teams to repair washed bridges, enabling the team to press on.
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Welcome for Pathfinders Reach Denver After Rally
The Glidden Tour Pathfinders drew a strong reception in Denver with the Denver Motor club led by Charles P. Alien greeting Cal Lewis and the party near Jefferson Iowa. Secretary Robert W. Spangler met the crowd at Fort Dodge as the 30 H. P. RE. M. F. car posted 136 miles the next day despite poor conditions and set a four hour record for the first leg. Comet Bluffs and Omaha sent delegations to meet the group, though Omaha failed to catch the lead and Cal Lewis’s party ran into delays.
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Automobiles Open Summer Season With New Models
The Beattie Automobile Co reports steady demand as Columbus Electrics arrive. Mrs. P. J. Kilbourne and J. D. Armstrong test the Cadillacs while Brigham and Mytrigham join in rides. Auburn carssold rapidly, with two more loads expected. The pathfinder car from New York concludes a 59 day trek, emphasizing endurance over speed. A banquet at the Washington honors the pathfinders after the fair grounds visit.
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Notes From the Garage Firegone Fire and Rubber opens in Akron
Akron firm Firegone Fire and Rubber opens a direct branch at 1421 Broadway under BL Camp to run the Chicago connection. New Winton Sixes and Cadillacs arrive for local sale with eager buyers and agents including J H Clopton and G H W Clarke.
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Seattle Gunners Win Match In Northwest Track Event
In Walla Walla on May 22, Seattle Gunners Miller Teese and Bilis won the team trophy at a Northwest track meet in a strong exhibition. The winning squad posted high counts with several notable performances, while other teams from the region supported a competitive display.
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Ford Issues Challenge to Ocean to Ocean Race
Ford Motor Company issues a three part challenge amid interest ahead of the Ocean to Ocean race set to begin in June. The first invites all automakers to compete New York to Seattle per the original route. The second mirrors revised rules with a Ford car starting in New York and following the St Louis route to Seattle. The third invites outsiders to back the field under the same conditions as challenge two.
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