War Office to Reply Over Unsatisfactory Army Hospital Service
Paris August 14 cabinet discussed deputy demands criticising cabinet conduct of the war and the hospital service. Minister of War Miterand said he would address the questions next Friday amid debate on funds for two new undersecretaries of war. Peyroux urged the chamber to emulate the Russian Duma and force the minister to resign and prosecute the guilty.
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Chamber
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Miterand
Louis J Malvy
Albert Sarraut
Justin Godart
Albert Dalimer
Paul Jacquier
Peyrour
Peyroux
Automobiles and Mobility Firms See Capital Shift and Shipments
Directors of Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company raise capital from 250000 to 1000000 and distribute 254600 in a 100 percent stock dividend while moving 260000 from surplus to capital stock and keeping 600000 in treasury. A 5 percent cash dividend is declared for August with payment September 10 to stockholders of record August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company
Record Auto Supply Adopts Employee Profit Sharing Plan
The Record Auto Supply and Service Company announces a profit sharing scheme modeled after Ford’s plan. 200 Ford owners will gain access to coupons worth 55 dollars for a 50 dollar investment, allowing purchases of supplies, repairs, and gasoline. Director M H Bayles credits employee cooperation and the new bonus plan for rising business and customer loyalty as Ford owners respond to personalized service.
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Ote
Ford ‘Motor Company
Ford
M H Bayles
Ifs
Bayles
Silvertown Tires Shine In Chicago Des Moines Tests
The Silvertown Cord Tires impressed officials and drivers in races at Chicago Speedway and Des Moines, with J A Maciamith of the B Goodrich unit praising their speed, comfort, and control. Resta, Cooner, and Burman benefited in the Chicago event as eight cars finished strong at Des Moines. The tires’ cord construction, two plies of rubber impregnated cord, and claims of higher service life are highlighted as key advantages in ordinary use.
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Acing Cara
Goddarich Silvertown
Chicago
Des Moines
J. A. Maciamith
B.¥. Goodrich Company
Resta
Cooner and Burman
Chicago Speedway
Renuine Tires
Cadillac Type 54 arrives with modest 1916 updates
Cadillac Motor Car Company introduces the Type 54 eight cylinder model for 1916. Changes focus on engine accessibility and exterior styling while mechanical design remains largely the same. New body lines, hood, cowl, larger radiator, improved lamps, and a forward shifted dash enhance appearance and usability.
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Cadillac Motor Car Company
Waltham
Safety drive urges periodic auto inspections and new rules
A conference in New York with the Safety First Society and Deputy Police Commissioner Dunham led to plans for routine checks of brakes steering gear lamps and signals. The group urged ordinances for headlight glare curbside parking for delivery vehicles mirrorscopes and pavement flushing to curb accidents and called for technical examinations of cars involved in crashes.
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Safety First Society
Dunham
New York
Police Department
Greater
Communioner Feathersstone
Masked bandits rob store. shoppers flee in Virginia county
A dozen men were robbed at B Jenkins store in Alma, near Luray, by two masked robbers who arrived by buggy. The victims complied with demands for money and goods. The report also notes auto agency subagents for Dort and Mitchell cars across several Maryland and Virginia towns, and describes rust prevention for tires using sandpaneling and shellac coatings.
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Washington Peat Luray
B Jenkins
Alma
Luray Jenkins
Maryland
Virginia
Maller Brothers
Manassas
Randall & Co
Mount Airy
Byron & Dorsey Lovellsville
Pamuch & Co
Abingdon
Dentend Soffolk
Warped Valve Causes Misfire and Rods Wear
A report notes valve push rods can stick in guides, causing engine misfire. warped stems may repeat the issue. Replacing warped valves is advised rather than reuse of fatigued rods. The text also lists new Auto Club members and a note on hide usage in upholstering a touring car.
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Natonal
AAA
District Auto Club
Washington
Mount Vernon
Gettysburg
Washington-Hageratown-Baltimore
Charles E Miller
Miller Brothers
Wil
White Mountains
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
New York
Delaware
Water Gap
The
Berkshires
Adirondacks
Miller
Atlantic
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WAR Office
Diacuas
Oakland
Smith-Trew Motor Company
Ernest Black
J. B. Trew
Frm
Jautomobile World
Willem A Walton
Mitchell-Lewin Motor Company
Racine, Wis
Mitchell Cars
Selby Company
Paige Fairfield
J. Zianda
Oscar Yost
Cook and Stoddard Company
DA. Smith
Smith
Rudolph Jose
Cadillac
Smith-Trew Company
J Brown
A B. Heater
Charles W Schafer
George W Hanes
S T Baublitz
W Burrows and Company
Delen
Hughesville
Commercial Automobdny and Supply Company
Studebakers
Studebaker
M D Hither
D P Walhaupter
William Hinds
T H Moore
J W Kelly
Raymond McDonald
James O Dowick
G T Smallwood
Roy C McDowell
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Automobile Club of
Southern California
Pollock Car Corporation
Waverley
Mra Cathering
Loffler
Oldsmobile
John B Clark
Cy Cummings
Lewis P McLaughlin
HC Anderson
C A Fulks
Charles E Schenk
Cook & Stoddard Company
G. W. Fleming
F J Smith
H H Reeder
B & Marlow
J L Goldberg
Hudson
Wonder Car
F. O. B. Detroit
H.b.leary, JR
14Th St. N.W. Tel
Record Auto Supply and Service Co
Mass
ARGO
Ford Gwenare
Silvertown
St cLean
C. L. Burr Grant
Wa & Coy
Cael Main
Auto Supply and Service Company
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
Luray
Smithsburg
White Cumberland, Ma
Arthur .Wright
Rockville
Kelchmer
South
Boston
Barbour William Hardware Company
Charlottesville
Charlottesville Hardware Company
Tamara
Slinton
Staunton Va
Beverly Garage
Mitchell
Norfols Va
B “Hughes Company
Hag Wagon Comine
Portsmouth, Va
Mitchell Agency
Auto Club
District of Columbia Automobile ‘Clubs
Arthur B H Middleton
George T Parker
Francis P Dailey
W J Vickers
Charles A. Baker
Henry P Wilson
T P Long
Dide
Otter
MIL
Motor Exchange
Gat & Colorado
Orgen
C.C. Frost
Mgr
Ford Wagon
S. J. Meeks’ Son
G St. N. W
Union Garage
Detroit Electric
Emerson & Orme
H St. N. W
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