Chandler introduces self shifting Raffin Transmission in 1924
The 1924 Chandler Raffin Transmission promises crash proof gears that shift automatically to higher or lower ratios for any speed, aiding hill climbs and poor road conditions. It is billed as the greatest advance since the self starter and follows the Pikes Peak Motor as Chandler’s major 1924 innovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler Company
Chandler
Colorado Man Named Mint Head
Robert John Grant of Denver has been named to lead the U S Mint after the resignation of Edward F Scabsy. Grant has served as superintendent of the Denver Mint for several years and will assume duties as head of the national mint authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Mint Head
Robert John Grant
Denver
Colo
Gineer
U. S
Edward F. Scabsy
Grant
Denver Mint
Peerless Manufacturing Methods Highlighted by Layng
George H. Layng vice president of Peerless Motor Car Company describes Cleveland plant innovations that standardize production cut costs and improve quality. He notes new body manufacture principles reduce price and boost durability while workers perform few motions. Polk elected president of the National Municipal League at its 29th annual convention in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Peerless Motor Car Company
George H. Layng
Peerless
Peerless Manufacturing Department
Washington
Frank L. Polk
National Municipal League
Buick Four Adds Four Wheel Brakes to Its Appeal
Buick Fours include four wheel brakes as standard and are the only four cylinder cars made in America with such brakes. Owners praise the car after thorough testing and driving, noting durability power speed comfort and safety as key benefits beyond the braking feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Buick
Crucible Steel Coin of America Earns $1000 in September
H. S. Wilkinson chair man reported at the stockholders meeting that earnings of the Crucible Steel Coin of America were $1,000 for September and October in the same months of a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Crucible Steel
Attorney F M Stevens Flees Suit for Fees
A suit against Ida C Moore and others seeks 949 25 in professional fees for defense, with the balance unpaid. In Washington the abolition of the railroad labor board and return to mediation is eyed by railroad brotherhoods at Congress. Hoopeston Illinois reports Ada Sorrells, a night operator, foiling a dawn bank robbery attempt on two local banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. MM. Stevens
Ida C. Moore
Washington
Railroad Labor Board
Hoopeston, UL
Unclear historical note on rulers and Savannah
Fragmentary text discusses potential rulers and a monarch named Savannah, mentioning enslaved interests of a population under four million. The passage is garbled and lacks clear events, dates, or names to form a coherent news item.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lausanne
Maurice Alexander Conradi
M. Vorovs
Sovi
Italy
Conn
Bula Croker
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Croker
Paris
As Council of Ambassadors
S. J. George, Taylor & Co
Lorain County Bank
Elyria
Chas. E. Tucker
Secy
Treas
J.R. Chappell
Layng
E. T. Strong
Buick Motor Co
East Broad
Bues
TU ET
Iit Selieh
R.J. Price
West Ave
Uve
Erin
Ran
Prince Wirded
Stic
Savanah
Crown Prince
Prince Wilhelm
Star Motors
A. L. Jackson Auto CO
Broad ST
Imperial Furniture Co
Imperial Top and Paint Shop
E. Broad St. Bridge
Elyria Buick CO
Chronicle-Telegram
Pontiac
Oakland
General Motors
Devne
Caune
O’donnell Motor CO
Dick O'Donnell
Mgr
U. L
Broad Stackson Motor Co