Motorcycle Records Highlight Ray Seymour's 1912 Speed Feats
Ray Seymour set the fastest official mile in 1912 at Los Angeles on May 17, clocking 97.82 mph from multiple laps to 20 miles. He and Lon Claflin broke numerous amateur and professional marks at the event, with other records from 6 to 100 miles held by Jake DeRosier and Don Johns remaining standing. The federation lists national championships for 1912 across multiple distances and categories, naming Seymour, Huyck, Stubbs, Constant, and others as record holders.
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Ray Seymour
Los Angeles
Cal
Seymour
Federation of American Motorcyclists
Jake DeRosier
Warhorse
de Rosier
Lon Claflin
Fug
Taflin
Don Johns
Huyck
Springfield
Mass
R. Stubbs
Birmingham
Ala
Gustafson
Maws
Tom
C. Spencer
Ison Johns
Chicago
J. A Constant
Detroit
Columbua
Eddie Hesha
Columbia Onto
Eddies Hasha
Coumbus
Ohio
Little and Chevrolet Show At Local Motor Mart
Henderson and Rowe promote two cars, the Little and the Chevrolet, highlighting six cylinder design, triple crank pins, enclosed valves, and quiet operation. The Chevrolet features a V radiator, three-centre platform springs, and a smooth inline engine rated at 60 horsepower with counterweighted crankshaft and balanced reciprocating parts.
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Henderson & Rowe
Motor’ Mart
Nils
Chevrolet
Wight
Doctor in Fort Wayne Demonstrates Portable Electric Surgical Aid
Dr I W A Duemling, chief surgeon of Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne, explains using a portable electric lamp with a long cable to illuminate rural operating rooms after dark. The device reduces explosion risk from open lamps and can be carried to where needed, even through small windows.
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Fort Warne
I W. A. Duemling
Emrgeon
Lutheran Hospital
Port Wayne
Cara
Duemiing
Haves
Hupmobile Exhibit at Convention Hall Showcases New Models
At Convention Hall Charles Klopmeyer highlights the Hupmobile display featuring a cross section of parts and distinct designs including a four passenger and turtle backed roadster. New models in a sta-pas senger and cripe line promise clear vision windshields and refined interiors with Mohair tops and Truffault-Hartford shock absorbers.
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Convention Hall
Charles Klopmeyer
Hup
Automobile Show Education for Buyers and Builders
An automobile show offers a clear advantage to buyers by enabling side by side comparisons of makes. The event educates motorists on mechanical details and appointments, with experts available to explain every component, including stripped chassis, and exposes imperfections openly. It argues that comparison at shows is the best way to inform a purchase.
Motor Truck Growth Outpaces Pleasure Car in Industry
The motor truck industry shows rapid expansion with over 36 000 units built last year and expectations to double. Cost comparisons favor trucks over horse teams, delivering higher mileage and lower per mile costs, while expanding service territory and boosting advertising value for modern businesses.
Wilcox Trax Service Spotlight in Washington
The Wilcox Trax marks the era of motor truck usage in Washington, used from heavy freight to light delivery. The Congressional Garage Company led by Charles W. Semmes and its service head Raphael Semmes showcase a strong service culture. The firm stresses rapid support after sales, immediate repairs, and ongoing merchant satisfaction as keys to truck adoption.
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Wilcox Trax
Washington
Wilcox
Congressional Garage Company
Charles W. Semmes
Service
Raphael Semmes
Wilecox
Statistics of the Motor Vehicles in the United States
Total registration of automobiles in all States up to October 1, 1914 was 909,738 with 208,670 new registrations in 1913. Estimated exports in 1913 were 17,000 and imports in 1912 were 700. New York led in 1912 with about 120,000 registrations. California had the highest per capita density with one car for every 28 inhabitants. There were 506 motor car manufacturers in the United States. The estimated retail value of American cars today was 1,188,888,400 and the estimated street cost of American-made tires in 1912 was 168,008,080.
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New York
West Virginia
California
United States
Wee
Influence of Motor Cars on National Uplift
The motor car is described as driving social, health, educational, and financial progress across the country. With nearly one million vehicles, its impact on wages, real estate growth, and tourism is highlighted as substantial and beneficial. Additional notes discuss locating acetylene leaks by applying soapy water to joints and checking for air-gas leaks.
Paris hires skilled motor street sweepers not green hands
City of Paris requires a government driving license earned after a practical exam plus proof of strong mechanical skill. Applicants must pass tests assembling and tuning automotive components, diagnosing breakdowns, and verifying machine condition before operation. Arrangements phase out horse drawn equipment for sweeping and watering.
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Paris
Remarkable Locomobile Klondike Trial Through Winter Trail
A Yukon governor headed party of mining interests demonstrated automobile travel between Canson City and White Horse Yukon Territory along the winter trail. Despite mud and sudden drifts the 333 mile leg took three hours with delays for fuel and rest. The run showed an all weather feasible route, promising government aid and faster future trips.
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Klondike
Yukon
Territory
A. Robartes
Locomobile
White Horse
Yukon Territory
Dfarold HL Wilson Fells
Canson City
Thomas
Guggenheim
George Potter
Alaska
Transportation Company
Klondikers
National Truck Reliability Contest Proposal At AAA Meeting
At the AAA annual meeting a resolution authorized the president to consult with the N A A M agio on a national motor truck reliability event. If support via an entry list exists, a committee may be appointed to arrange it for the coming summer. The meeting also approved routine business and added seven clubs, bringing membership to 457, and installed N H Van Sielen on the executive board.
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American Automobile Association
N. A. A. M. Agio
Glidden
Anderson
Jons, Kanoeag
Oregon
Montana
N. H. van Sielen
Illinois
Don'ts for new car owners from Regal service group
D H Hasetton presents simple cautionary rules for beginners. Do not drive without oil or starter, start with switch on, avoid fast driving on wet pavement, use proper anti-freeze, release emergency brake, avoid clutch shifting with gears, respect speed laws, keep car lubricated, prevent tire and rim wear, avoid starting with a jet, keep tires true and inflated, inspect tires after trips, keep rims dust free, retread worn casings, place repaired tires on front, rotate tires to extend life, and follow maker guidance on tire inflation.
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D. H. Hasetton
Regal Service Organization
Haselton
New Traffic Rules Study European Practice for U S Cities
A discussion on adopting European traffic standards to improve U S road safety notes that American cities will test four practical rules, compare with London Paris and other centers, and learn from abroad. Baltimore opens an automobile bank, New York installs 1200 new street signs at $9,000, and A A M opens Detroit traffic office.
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Rioun
Hawly
England
Paris
Motor trucks gain ground as shows attract wide interest
Growth in motor truck use outpaces horse drawn delivery with major cities reporting sharp gains. New York reports about 5 600 trucks on streets while Chicago and Philadelphia show strong increases. Truck shows erupt nationwide as manufacturers refine powertrain and look for self starting devices to boost efficiency and appeal.
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Chicago
New York
Siet
Express
Braw- Philadelphia
Ita
Coliseum Annex
Fleet Regiment Armory
Kansas City
Boston
United States
Hunting by Auto in Texas
Hunting by automobile has become a favorite sport in the ranch region of south Texas. Parties of sportsmen take spins over ranch roads into mesquite and wilderness and return with loads of wild game. Cars haul in deer jackrabbits cotton-tail rabbits possums badgers and rodents.
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Texas
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Star Rider
Sanger
Los Angeles Circle
Stubbs
Little and Chevrolet
Little Giant
Simons- Warter Company
Frazee-Potomac Laundrs Company
W G. Strickler
R. E. Hammond
C Taylor
T. Gray
Milwaukee
Wilcox Trux
National
Wilcox Service Department
Toci Vty
Fee
Yous
Harrie Doring
Tan
London
Scotland Yard
Home Office
Loco
Klondike Country
American Auto Association
NLA. A. M. Ag
Auto Advice
Auto Bank
Baltimore
City of
National Association of Automobile Manufacturers
N.W. Tel
St. N. W
The
White Automobile Co
Woods Electrics
Potomac Motor Car
Tel. N
Barber & Ross
Harhly
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