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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1916

Page

35

Auto Touring Growth Drives Better Roads Maps Update

Auto touring nationwide is set to grow with more reliable route data as AAA agents update road maps for the summer season. Increased ownership and extensive road construction spur demand for current touring information, transforming many passive inquiries into active long-distance journeys across the United States.

American Autobile Association Washigi New York City United States A Ot AAA Ite

New Goodyear Manual Promises Tire Repair Mastery

The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co releases a comprehensive trade manual on tire repairing from basic materials to vulcanization, with factory-tested methods, business guidance, and extensive illustrations. It emphasizes repairing tires to boost professional viability as millions enter service annually and the pneumatic tire's prominence grows.

Coodyear Tire Antd Rubber Company Akron Ohio Titanal Goodyear Whicc Ja Cate

Chinese Fight at Canton Causes Thirty Casualties

Government troops clashed with insurgents at Canton on Thursday night as forces opposed the landing of rebels. Casualties were reported about thirty in the fighting near Hongkong China.

Canton Hongkong China Canton Thursotpignt

MEGGA FOR TOURISTS CONTINUED FROM SEVENTEENTH PAGE

A long OCR style itinerary lists route notes from Pleasantville to Washington DC. It includes street names, towns, bridges, railroad crossings, ferries, hotels, churches, schools, urban landmarks, and mileage markers. The fragment references cross streets and intercity connections through Maryland Delaware and into Washington with repeated railroad and bridge mentions.

Franklinville Monroeville Pitts Grove White Hotel Crosa Iron Bridge Atraight Penns Grove Penna Grove Wilmington Ferry Ferry Wilmington Fourth' Street Market Street Market Tenth Streets Tenth Street Delaware Avenue Monument Pennsylvania Avenue Union Street Elsmere Junction Marshallton Croas Bridge Pass Elkton Croas Charlestown Perryville Susquehanna River Havre Be Grace Warren Street Railroad Cross Bridge Earlton White House Aldino Belair Road Cannery Churchville Belair Nork Kingsville Pass Cemetery Gunpowder River Perry Hall North Avenue Baltimore Charles Street Fulton Avenue Wilkins Avenue Monroe Street Claremont Avenue Carroll Park Columbus Avenue Ramapsco River Elkridge Laurel Beltsville Hyattsville Trolley Maryland Avenue E Street Union Station Columbus Monument B Street Capitol Park Hotel Judiciary Square Washington Washington Post Fourteenth Street

Local Auto Club Adds New Members in DC Chapter

The District of Columbia Automobile Club announces new roster additions including Dr. William C. Gwynn Albert Carter Valerio B Padelford Christian Heuriich W A Wimsatt Mrs Ada A Fuss Mrs F A Keep Joseph S Beall Dr J B Bayne Dr Henry C Thompson H V Lansdale John B Larner Roy M Logan Robert F Rose Alan G Brown Dr L W Bugster Col Charles M OConnor U S A Fred C Geiger and Admiral William Benson U S MN.

District of Columbia Automobile Club William C. Gwynn Albert ] Carter Valerio B.’Padelford Christian Heuriich W. A. Wimsatt Ada A. Fuss F. A. Keep Joseph S. Beall J. B. Bayne Henry C. Thompson H. V. Lansdale John 3B. Larner Roy M. Logan Robert F. Rose Alan G. Brown L. W. Bugster Charles M. O'Connor Fred C. Geiger William Benson U.S. MN

Taxing the Automobile in 1900s Public Discourse

A newspaper column argues that automobile taxation is unjust and class-based, urging intelligent reform. It compares motor car taxes to horse-drawn vehicles and other highway users, predicting future state-wide reassessment to align levies with true public utility and operating costs.

Union

Big Run to Hagerstown Starts From Miller Bros Saleroom

The Mitchell owners sociability run to Hagerstown Maryland begins at 8 o'clock from the H Street northwest sales room. More than 30 entries were received by noon yesterday, with expected additional entries at the start. Harry Cunningham of the local firm promotes the event assisted by William Lininger of Mitchell Lewis Company. A pilot car will lead and a service car follow to aid entrants. Notables signing entries include Mrs Edna Acker Mrs Biel Abbott J McKenny Berry F T Howe and many others. The first leg ends in Hagerstown 77 miles away at noon with a return run later in the day.

Theong Mitchell Hagerstown Miller Bros H Street Harry Cunningham William Lininger Mitchell- Lewis Company Washington Edna Acker Biel Abbott J. McKenny Berry F. T. Howe J. T. Gibbs K. L. Simpson Frank Murray Sidney Alexander C. 3. Butler E. H. Handy H. G. Machen Henry Thurtell Charles F. Pflug Carrie F. Mertens Charles F Aitner M. B. Boyden Capt. Jones J. Ross Roland Wooten Samuel Bernard Harry Gladman T. G. Wall Lee T. Robinson H. Cunningham Louis Albert Hil Malcolm Varnell Charlies Babcock Charles F. Kraemer M. Benitez

Washington depot’s large battery service station debut

The Washington depot of the Electric Storage Battery Company in L Street NW has completed extensive alterations, becoming the largest battery service station south of Philadelphia. Manager Frank T. Kalas offers a free inspection service for all batteries and local dealers report a busy sales week across multiple car makes and agents, including Allen touring cars and roadsters, Chalmers, Dodge, Buick, Isotta Fraschini, and others, with several executives visiting factories and regional offices.

Washington Electric Storage Battery Company L Street Philadelphia Frank T. Kalas

The Truck Era Boosts US Mexican Expedition Logistics

Over 200 trucks, many of 1 1/2 ton capacity, were received by officials at El Paso Texas and Columbus New Mexico, highlighting a shift from rail to motor transport for provisioning American troops in Mexico. The article notes rail bottlenecks and emphasizes trucks as essential for delivering munitions and provisions to fast moving columns, warning of rough terrain and tire wear ahead.

United States el Paso Tex Columbus N. Mex Mexico Uncle Sam

Mule's Kick Upheld in Kentucky Court of Appeals

The Kentucky court of appeals reversed a $500 verdict against Consolidation Coal Co, holding that a mule’s kicking of mine car driver J M Pratt in Letcher County was provoked by Pratt striking the mule with a whip and stopping to pick up a chain, and that an employee cannot recover against the master for injuries when provoking a mule.

Frankfort J. M. Pratt Consolidation Coal Company Letcher County Pratt Court of Appeals Clay

Mulford Breaks Auto Mark At Ocean Beach Speedway

Mulford set a new world track record for stock chassis 300 cubic inch cars at Ocean Beach Speedway Daytona on April 15. He ran 1 mile in 212.100 seconds averaging about 101 mph. Trials were sanctioned by the American Automobile Association with F B Edwards and Fred J Wagner in charge. Six attempts all under three seconds.

Daytona Fla Ralph Mulford Ocean Beach Automobile Speedway American Automobile Association F. BE. Edwards Fred J. Wagner Mulford

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