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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1919
Page
7
Mayflower Dairy at 1992 Ninth Avenue recently added a two ton GMC truck to its delivery fleet to speed up milk service in Seattle. The company earlier bought GMCs, including two one ton trucks and a 1 1/2 ton model, with business growth prompting ongoing fleet expansion and plant retooling to handle demand.
The Haynes Automobile company of Kokomo Indiana plans a 50 50 split in next years output between closed and open car styles marking a shift in the industry toward closed models. Executives forecast a new era with closed cars becoming the majority and note a parallel with the evolution of street cars moving from open to closed configurations.
In filling the transmission and rear axle with oil ensure the fill hole is clean. Dirt around the opening contaminates the oil and gear noises result.
G. Winningham sales manager of Seattle Automobile Bules Company issues a two man team golf challenge to all golf enthusiasts. Alfred G. Ayerst reached the M. F. A. semi finals while Floyd Smith of Cleveland is praised for skill in outdoor and African Kole. Hen H. Jones is the second teammate and they will back the challenge with money. Communications to The Star auto editor will arrange playing dates.
BF Goodrich Rubber Company announces December 1 extra compensation for salaried employees. About 6,000 workers will get 25 percent of their 1919 salaries, totaling over 2.5 million dollars, as a year end bonus similar to last year. Local manager BF Blake notes the bonus reflects continuing favorable conditions and aims at Christmas timing.
The guide notes that a faulty skip in a cylinder often hides in a load on a high tension wire. Inspect carefully, lift suspect spots to reveal leaks, then cover with electrical tape or replace the wire as needed.
A reconstruction style update lists road surfaces from Renton through Auburn and Enumclaw with mixed conditions including paved stretches and rough crossings. Noted are deteriorating segments on several state routes and a temporary ferry disruption on Vashon Island with an alternate Seattle-Harbor service schedule. Information directs readers to call Main 6900, Local 38 for further details.
Zenith Carburetor company president V T Heftler cites the NC-4 nonstop flight Pensacola to Memphis carrying 12 passengers as a testament to Zenith performance. The Navy seaplane piloted by Lieut Commander Read logged nine hours forty nine minutes, with headwinds noted as a limiting factor. The ad touts Zenith reliability, performance, and dealer support through Sunset Electric, highlighting installation ease and long term satisfaction.
The Automobile Club of Western Washington will offer six lectures by Professor George W. Muench on starting lighting and ignition to help owners cope with rising car numbers. The first lecture occurred last Tuesday at 406 University Ave. Lectures cover topics including carburetor care storage battery electrical equipment ignition common automobile troubles and prevention with dates December 2 9 16 23 and 30.
A weekend blaze in Seattle destroyed 40 automobiles stored in a three story garage at 516 Westlake Ave N and damaged nearby structures. Alarms summoned 12 fire companies, with spread to 520% Westlake Ave N and 510 Westlake Ave N. Loss estimated at 63,600 dollars. cause undetermined though spontaneous combustion is suspected. No injuries reported.
Congressman John F. Miller returned home after a year in Washington, stating that armed intervention is unlikely unless Mexican actions provoke strong public opinion. He urged deportation of disruptive radicals and negation of citizenship for those not becoming American in spirit after Armistice Day murders in Centralia drew national attention.
A Seattle business party will visit the new coal workings near Snoqualmie Falls to inspect veins at the Western Coke & Collieries company. Manager T M Tennent says one vein to be worked immediately is six feet deep. Funeral services for Henry Towerton 68 Ronald Station were held at Fremont chapel Saturday at 2. Eva Towerton survives him.
Archer L Emerson claiming descent from Ralph Waldo Emerson was held for federal inquiry after a raid on 219 Belmont Ave by the anti red squad. Police found a letter from I W W leaders urging funds to defend radicals tied to Armistice Day veterans murders at Centralia.
Nov 29. Dr Frank Thomas and nurse Misa Monica Fuller were detained as police opened an inquiry into the death of an unidentified well dressed young woman who died in the doctor's office after an apparent illegal operation. She entered about 10 p m yesterday and died after entering. The doctor reported the death at 1 a m. He said he did not know the woman and struggled to notify authorities.
Acting Mayor Warren D. Lane presides for 15 days while Mayor Fitzgerald is in Washington DC testifying before the industrial commission. Lane, as council president, serves in town while Fitzgerald tours the nation. Also attending the United States shipping board conference are Gordon C. Corbaley and J. France.
KR J Church suffered the loss of several teeth and the complete demolition of his brand new $4,000 automobile when his car collided with a parked vehicle on a dark wet street at Boylston avenue and Seneca street. The crash occurred in front of 1321 Senecast as Church drove down the unlighted road, unable to avoid the collision.
The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. asks for a new trial to overturn an $800 judgment for Mark M. Litchman alleging poor service. Attorneys appeared before Judge Mitchell Gilliam who took the application under advisement. The ruling could set a precedent for similar verdicts when service is not properly provided.
Police hunt a daring burglar who smashed the heavy plate glass window of the Monette Hardware Co. at 517 Second Ave during a busy street scene Saturday. No injuries reported as officers widen the search.
Berlin disputes blame for sinking the interned German fleet at Scapa Flow. The German note rejects obligation for damages, proposes arbitration by The Hague tribunal, and argues Allied demands would delay peace treaty enforcement.
Berlin November 29. Government inspired statements indicate Germany will not sign the protocol to the peace treaty which covers delivery of certain docks and shipping. Germany argues France failed to honor its promise to return war prisoners, thus they can break their word on the protocol.
A Northwestern Co operative convention entered its second day at the Labor Temple annex with talks on co op achievements in industry store management and accounting. Speakers included James A Duncan Prof W D Moriarty and Will iam Martilla while a theft report noted a revolver hidden in a store window on Second Ave by a street car conductor witness.
W M Hartford of Shields Livingood Motor Co reports E B Conklin of Seattle bought a Traffic Truck in October. Conklin tests its power hauling wood from Des Moines to Seattle University district at 100 miles round trip, yielding 15 miles per gallon and handling steep grades, fueling sales conventions in St Louis for larger quotas next year.
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