Overland 4 Car Sets 168 Hour Mileage Record in Indy Run
The Overland 4 achieved a unofficial world mileage record of 15,452.15 miles in seven days and nights of continuous driving on suburban Indianapolis roads. Drivers averaged 32.5 mph, with 20.24 mpg gasoline, starting Feb 25 and ending Mar 3. The Gibson Co. led the test, verified by Hoosier Motor Club observers and Hoosier Motorist editor R. H. Scrogin.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ely- Tia Motors. Co
Overland 4
Gibson Company of
Oberland Cars
Howar F
Howdy) Wilcox
Gibson Company
New Spring Suspension Aims to Protect Short Wheelbase Cars
A new spring suspension system designed to reduce road wear and boost ride comfort for cars with short wheelbases. The innovation focuses on improved handling and smoother performance on varied surfaces.
Council approves coffee house licensing in Masaillon
Dr. Arthur G. Hyde submits notice from Masaillon state hospital superintendent as Yorkville reports council action to license coffee houses. An annual tax of ten dollars is set by the new ordinance following passage.
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Hospital
Massillon
Arthur G. Hyde
Masaillon State Hospital
Yorkville
Funeral for Marion Musgrave Draws 1600 in Hardin County
More than 1 600 persons attended the funeral of Marion O Musgrave district Superintendent of schools and president of the school examiners board in Hardin county Musgrave was killed Tuesday night when a freight engine backed into the automobile he was driving.
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Kenton
Marion O. Musgrave
Hardin County
Musgrave
Ravenna Fireman Severely Injured By Glass Shard
Ravenna reports firefighter Sylvester A. Creque nearly lost his life when a glass piece blown into his throat during a Belmoid Store blaze. An operation at the county hospital saved him. Former Congressman Ralph F P Cola to address Republican clubs in Ravenna at Foresters temple. State Senator Warren F Handy of Delaware becomes chief janitor at the U S Capitol while retaining his senatorial seat.
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Ravenna
Sylvester A. Creque
Belmoid
Warren F. Handy
Delaware
United States Capitol
County offices split as two old parties face fifty fifty shift
The fragment indicates a divided county government with the two major parties holding near equal control, suggesting a fifty fifty proposition between them as they contend for county offices.
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Bert M. Jewell
Bert M. Jewall
A. O. Wharton
Railroad
Ene Eee
Gona
Ghealand
Lancaster
Eldotread
Dart
Dunn Motor Sales CO
Second Street
Opera House
Dear G. Dunn
Mgr
A. E. Gray
Gort Motor Car
Compan
Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria Auto Radiator & Lamp Co
East Broad Street
Elyria Motors Company
East River St
Funeimal
Nye
The
CL. Sotherden
Charles
Suds
Bank
Venator Warren F. Handy
United States
Cord Lancaster
Fligh, Elre
Hudson Taxi Co
Detroit
California
Miller
Miller Tires
America
HME
City Tirehouse
Madame
East Avenue
Eldorado Stage Co
Los Angeles
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