Convict Road Work Backed by National Prison Labor Group
The Booker-Hughes bill to curb convict made goods and end the contract system could spur convict road work across the states. The national committee on prison labor says passage would shift employment to road building, with New York as a key target for enforcing branding and licensing laws. The bill, modeled after the Wilson liquor act, is favored by the American Federation of Labor and prison reform groups.
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Booker-Hughes
Congress
National Committee On Prison Labor
New York
Roobert Hughes
American Federation of Labor
New York City
Bocher-Hughes
December Goodrich issue highlights motorists and penny postage
The December number of the Goodrich monthly features breezy articles and strong arguments for penny postage. It notes Ford car sales by Miter Bros Auto & Supply House to several individuals, mentions a Studebaker Six bought for Miter Bros, and a Locomobile Roadster delivered to Dr. B Bayne. An advisory warns against slamming car doors to protect hinges and locks, noting potential damage when objects are between door and jamb.
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Miter Bros. Automobile & Supply House
Ford
Boyce Garage
Biggs Heating Company
J. Todd Christian
John W. Welch
Crandal Mackay
W. N. Chinn
4. R. Hoxton
George C. Steuart
M. van Rappard
Netherlands
United States
Studebaker
Commercial Auto Ani Supply Company
Crandall Mackey
Commonwealth
Alexandria County
Locomobile Company of America
B. Bayne
Casual Cutouts At NY Auto Show Highlight Accessories
Irvin T Donohoe at the New York automobile show adds accessories to his car including a combination foot rest and heater using exhaust heat. The Pollock Car Corporation reports a shipment of Oakland cabriolets, convertible to roadsters in warm weather, finished in gray English whipcord. Hudson cars listed to several buyers including Senator A F Perkins, Representative C Cline of Indiana, Gregg, and Wilhelm von Rath of the German embassy. the 40 cabriolet is imperial yellow.
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J. M
J. MN
J. M. Booth
Irvin T. Donohoe
North
St. N.W
Connecticut Ave
N. W
New York
Pollock Car Corporation
Oakland Cabriotets
Hudson
Hudson Automobile Company
A. F. Perkins
C. Cline
Indiana
Gregg
Wilhelm von Rath
Inebriated Motorist Encounters Burglar Under Bed
An intoxicated driver confronts a burglar attempting to hide under a bed. He quips about misfortune and describes crawling from a muddy, hot afternoon scene as the radiator and engine jackets are discussed. He notes hot water to prevent piston seizure in cold starts.
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Halo
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Woods
Potomac Motor Car Co
Conn. Ave
Leaving Univ. of
Wis
England
Holy Land
Egypt
Asia
India
China
Japan
Philippine Islands
Australia
South America
Panama
San Francisco
Panama Exposition
Edwin F. Kohl
University of Wisconsin
National Electrical Supply Co
New York Ave
THE
Washington Automobile Trade Association
Overs Ff, Sioodarny Fras
Robert
Varker
WS. Keeler
B. Frank Wright
Geisel-McReynolds
Buick
R. McReynolds & Sons
Cole Motor Salon
Cole
A Pollock
Treas
Leary
Claude Miller
Automobile Dealers of
Washington
Retail Merchants’ Association
Merchants’ Association
Bristol
REO
Olds
Zell Motor Car CO
St. N. W
Detroit Electric
Hanlon
Brougham
Detroit Electrica
Emerson & Orme
H Street
Space
Virginia
Maryland
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