Auto Makers Help Indianapolis Ahead of 1911 Racing Season
Indianapolis reports that 1911 may favor special racing cars over stock models as manufacturers gain from building freaks. The 600 mile International Sweepstakes Race at Memorial Day promises top entrants from Nordyke Marmon Simplex Clarke-Carter Pope-Hartford and others with several stock cars mixed among the field.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Nordyke & Marmon
Simplex Motor Car Co
Mishawaka
Indiana
Toe Jagershueger
Johnny Aitken
Cr. B. Baldwin
Louis Bisbrow
Frank Rox
Pope-Startfords
Harry Knight
Westcott
Evolution of motor shows and May 30 Sweepstakes entrant
Indianapolis report notes a shift from skeptical public demonstrations to universal acceptance of automobiles. George M. Dickson of National Motor Vehicle Co cites refined design, standardization, and luxury improvements across makes. Johnny Aitken, driving for the same company, is entered in the $25,000 500 mile International Sweepstakes at Indianapolis on Memorial Day.
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Indianapolis
Ind
New York
Chicago
Geo. M. Dickson
National Motor Vehicle Company
Johnny Aitken
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Orly
Mr. Dickson
Publi
Happy Johnny” Aitken
Aitken
Long Auto Race Marks New Era at Indianapolis
Indianapolis hosts a 500 mile race on a Brickyard course with 30 plus speed cars from America and Europe. The event runs from 10 AM to about 5 PM on Decoration Day and offers a total purse near 40 000 dollars led by a 10 000 dollar first prize.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
America
Europe
Greatest Purse Ever Offered at Indianapolis Memorial Day Race
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway plans a Memorial Day 100 mile International event with a total purse near $40,000 for the winner. The prize marks a record for the speedway and year.
U S Government Tests at Indianapolis Speedway Paving
The United States government has stationed two Bureau of Standards engineers at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to study how atmospheric changes affect vitrified brick paving. Major James E. Howard says the Speedway is a near perfect example of vitrified brick paving, and findings will be sent to Washington and shared with cities using brick paving.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United States
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Bureau of Standards
Washington, D. C
James E. Howard
Washington
De Palma to Drive in May 500 Mile Race
Indianapolis driver Ralph De Palma, 1910 champion, visited the Speedway and announced plans to pilot a car in the May 30 International Sweepstakes Race. He emphasized strict conditioning for the seven hour endurance event and warned drivers against temptations that could endanger themselves and others on the track.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ralph de Palma
de Palma
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Disbrow Enters Long Race at Indianapolis Speedway
Indianapolis promoter announces Louis Disbrow among entrants for the 500 mile International Sweepstakes Race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Memorial Day. He will drive a Pope racing car. other entries include Strang Larson Jugersburger Baldwin Aitken Fox Knight and DePalma may pilot the Simplex.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Louis Disbrow
Savannah
Georgia
Disbrow
Lewis ‘Strang
Louis Larsonneur
Joe Jugersburger
C. B. Baldwin
Muncie
Indiana
Johnny Aitken
Frank Fox
Pope-Hartford
Harry Knight
Westcott
Ralph DePalma
Thigdher Edong
Indy taxi owner Frank P. Fox to race in 1911 Pope-Hartford
Frank P. Fox of Indianapolis, wealthy taxi line owner, will drive a 1911 Pope-Hartford at the May 30 500-mile International Sweepstakes Race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He is noted as the only race driver in the business with an artificial limb.
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Frank P. Fox
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Case Team to Enter 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis
Lewis Strang will captain a three car Case team from Racine Wisconsin to compete in the Memorial Day 500 mile race at the Indianapolis Speedway on May 30. Drivers Louis Larsonneur and Joseph Jaggersburger head the trio with three reserves named to ensure full crew through seven hours. The Case machines aim for speed well above 85 mph average, seeking the $25 000 prize and International Championship honors as practice begins in May.
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Indianapolis, Laand
Lewis Strang
J. L Case Threshing Macine Co
Racine
Wis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Case
Strang
Louis Larsonneur
Buick
Joseph Jagersburger
Case Company
Speedway
Covetousness and Jezebel’s Plot Highlight Biblical Lesson
The article recounts Ahab and Jezebel’s feud over Naboth’s vineyard, and Elijah’s prophecy of divine justice. It links covetousness to modern greed, urging adherence to the Golden Rule and condemning ruthless business rivalry.
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Ahab
Elijah
Baal
Jezebel
Israel
Jezreel
Naboth
Timing device to track Indy 500 speeds with electric clock
Electricity at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is repurposed for automatic timing. The device records race speeds in hundredths of a second and will be used on Memorial Day for the 500 mile International Sweepstakes.
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Indianapolis
Ind
American Automobile Associaton
Big Brick Speedway
Crcuit
Chicago
Indianapolis Speedway
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Rotary engine innovation and local news from Merom area
Frank L. Buff's 600 pound 12 by 22 inch rotary engine delivers 20 horsepower and is being prepared for manufacturing. A Merom Herald letter from Rossville, Georgia discusses a four mile curb and gutter contract via Sullivan Cement and Stone Company.
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Frank L. Buff
Rossville
W. O. Adams
Merom Herald
Sullivan Cement & Stone Company
C. O. Thornberry
Cale Murdock
Byron Frakes
Felix
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U. S
Indianapolis Race Course
Threshing Machine Company
U.S
Naboth’s Vineyard
Merom
Lincoln
Chautauqua Association
William C. Wolfenberger
Anadarko, Okla
Ralph Stewart
Long Beach
Cal
Eureka Poultry Food Mfg. Co
East St. Louis
Tadten
Tee
Parker
F. M. Douthitt
South Side Square
Stratton Harness Company
Manford Otto
Sulliv
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