Washington Auto Show Opens At Convention Hall Tonight
The National Automobile Show in Washington, the second held here, is nearly ready for inspection. Thousands of machines and accessories will fill Convention Hall as dealers and buyers gather for a week of demonstrations and displays. City officials, a concert band, and a team of demonstrators are prepared to guide visitors through the vast exhibition space.
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Emerson Sets Fastest Climb in Detroit Show Car
W. R. Emerson drove an electric underslung roadster up a 100 foot incline at 45 percent grade built beside Convention Hall. The run used a steam donkey to haul cars. the roadster posted the day’s fastest ascent amid many exhibits. Notable attendees included Jimmy Flynn and George Bennett. plans for a grand circuit of automobile races in 1911 were outlined by A. R. Pardington with aims to stage road races hill climbs and speedway meetings across several U.S. cities.
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National Automobile Show Shown in Washington Exhibition
The second annual National Automobile Show opens tonight at Convention Hall Washington with the largest display of cars and supplies ever gathered here Society Day Thursday promises huge crowds and higher admission. Demonstrations highlight the event as buyers compare models from runabouts to touring cars amid historic exhibits like the Harriett Fisher world spin machine.
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Yale Students Arrested in Snowball Fight Riot
Washington Post report from New Haven shows Yale freshmen clashing on York Street. Four students arrested for snowballing, forbidden by city ordinance, plus Frederick Foster Williams charged with resisting an officer after altercation. Clarence Prentice, John Hoffman, and Ralph Wolf also in custody. Hoffman asserted innocence, Williams claims officer struck him first. Court appearance set for tomorrow morning.
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