District Faces Stolen Car Problem in Washington
The article outlines Washington's first real motor car theft and its motive of vengeance against officers. It cites Maj. Richard Sylvester on policing gaps, urges motorist cooperation, notes thefts often target beat officers, and highlights the need for more traffic patrols and stricter enforcement. The Ford touring car of 19138 model owned by Theodora Tiller, with number 293729 and motor 302517, is the first unrecovered theft mentioned.
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Washington
Richard Sylvester
Jenanler Falt
New York
New York City
Theodora Tiller
Overland
Overland Washington Motor Co., (Inc
Fourteenth
Convict Road Work Backed by Kentucky Labor Groups
Kentucky labor organizations rally behind a movement to use convicts on public highways after a constitutional amendment allowed prisoner labor outside the prison. Prison officials had not renewed a contract, enabling road work when new legislation passes. Peter Campbell of Louisville drives drafting efforts, coordinating with national prison labor committees. Similar interest reaches Maine and Vermont as states explore outdoor convict labor options.
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Kentucky
Legislative Council of the
Kentucky Federation of Labor
Peter Campbell
Louisville
Campbell
National Committees On
Labor’ Organizations
Organization of Labor Unions
National Committee On
Maine
Vermont
Neifther
Tire mileage wasted by ignorant motorists
Goodyear finds an old tire replaced for 10 dollars with weakened side walls and fabric damage from underinflation. After repair, the tire lasted only 2,000 miles before tread wear. The display illustrates daily waste due to owners undervaluing tire accessories and proper inflation.
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J. CO. Rockhill
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Storage battery care in Haynes Pioneer and auto literature
The Haynes Pioneer notes charging every two weeks and limited engine running, with a 1230 specific gravity target for the battery. Reo Echo highlights long tours by Reo owners and a Dallas salesman saving time and money using his car. Elwood Haynes era Motorist offers Haynes car history and owner guidance.
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Haynes Pioneer
Haynes Automobile Company
Reo Echo
BR. M. Owen & Co
Reo
James M Berry
United Commercial ‘Travelers of America
Dallas
America
Elwood Haynes
Haynes
Gasoline Gossip on Ford Deliveries and Auto Shows
The Pan-American Union buys a Ford town car delivered by Miller Brothers Auto and Supply House. Numerous buyers receive Ford touring and delivery cars, with J F Keichner and Warrenton Car riage Works among those placing six cars each. The Kemsche Auto Sales Company takes two touring Fords, and J C Paxton orders a five passenger Cadillac touring car. Other notes mention Studebaker deliveries, new agency appointments, showroom moves at 1026 Connecticut avenue, and a discussion on brake maintenance and 500 mile Brooklands race prospects with British interest in an Indianapolis style event.
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Pan-American Union
John Barrett
Miller Brothers Auto and Supply House
H. V. Alexander
Samuel Shapiro
W. B. Moses & Sons
Ford
J. F. Keichner
Warrenton Carriage Works
Fredericksburg Motor Company
Kemsche
J. C. Paxton
Cook & Stoddard Company
Brooklands
Bull
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
America
Oulmet
McLaughlin
Motor
Indianapolis
Bartram A Pioneer in Electric Automobiles
J. J. Bartram stands out in the electric car trade with a long career in production and sales. He began with Electric Vehicle Company and Electric Storage Battery Company, then led electric garages and now represents Rauch & Lang electrics in Washington. He is active in the Commercial Club and Automobile Trade Association.
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EB. Allen Hall
Rauch & Lang Electric Company
Washington
J. J. Bartram
Rauch & Tang Cara
Sasses
Mr. Bartram
Electric Veh Cla
Electric Storage Battery Company
Philadelphia
Bartram
Cook & Stoddard Company
Bartram Electric Garage
Washington Automobile Dealers
Rauch & Lang Electrics
Commercial Club
Automobile Trade Association
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Jerome Fanciulli
Rauch & Lang
Electrics
Ratch & Lang
New Hampshire Ave
N. W
M St
Cadillac
Pratt
Maxwell
Marion
Baker
Victoria
The
Cook & Stoddard Co
Tel N
Conn. Ave
14Th St
N. Ww
Airestone
Firestone
14Th St. N. W. Ome
Akron
H. B. Leary, Jr
Jeffery and Maxwell
Jacob Xander
Studebaker
Commercial Auto and Supply Company
C. E. O’hara
P. Ll. Paylor
Standard Garage
Krit
Charles McDonald
Overland- Washington Company
David S. Hendrick Company
Connecticut Avenue
Miller Bros
the Locomobile CO. OF America
Convention Hall
5Th and L Sts
U. S. Marine Band
Lieut. Wm. H. Santelmann
Seger
Newart
Roa
Fons, G
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