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Washington Auto Show Opens With President Wilson Signal
The 1914 Washington Automobile Show at Convention Hall opened with President Wilson signaling the electrical lights and bells. Thousands gathered as dealers showcased over 70 cars including Hudson, Haynes, and Potomac models, with Mrs. R. S. Downs and Louis Kann among early buyers. The event, run by the Washington Automobile Dealers Association, featured a wide range of styles from gasoline to electric vehicles and emphasized presenting 1914 models to the public.
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Jerome Fanciulle
United States
Washington
Motorista of
Convention Hall
Wilson
White House
Hudson
R. S. Downs
Shoreham
Howard Kneessi
Hudson Automobile Company
Haynes
Louis Kann
T. Oliver Probey
Washington Automobile Dealers’ Association
Potomac Motor Company
Henderson- Rows Auto Company
Potomac Company
Arthur Foraker