Record-breaking drive halves New York to Washington time
Apperson Six driven by E B Terry established a new New York to Washington road record last Tuesday. He completed 240 miles in 7 hours and 52 minutes with 41 minutes spent on supplies and water stops. Observers were Howard Fisk and E D Clarke. no tire changes were needed.
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New York
Washington
Apperson
E-B
Terry
Erie
Jersey City
Washington Post
S A Cottrell
Packard
D S Hendrick
Franklin
Howard Fisk
the Star
D Edward Clarke
Glenlake
Firestone
B. Terry
New York-Washington
New Official For Overland Harry T Dunn Named Vice President
Harry T Dunn, longtime president of the Fisk Rubber Company, becomes vice president and director of the Willys Overland Company of Toledo Ohio. He will devote most of his time to the new role as Fisk Rubber and Willys Overland retain their present personnel. The move follows Dunn and Willys longstanding friendship and the rapid growth of Willys Overland and its future development plans.
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Harry T Dunn
Fish Rubber Company
WillygOverland Company
Toledo
Ohio
Mr Dunn
Fisk Rubber Company
Willys
Duna
Willys- Overland Company
Fisk Rubber Cmpany
Willys Overland Cmpany
Brave Corporal Michael Cleary Dies in Western Front Battles
London May 29 report from Dublin states Lance Corporal Michael Cleary of the Irish Guards, a celebrated Victoria Cross winner, was killed during the recent battles on the western front. The news confirms his death in action amid heavy fighting.
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London
Dublin
Michael Cleary
Irish Guards
Western Front
Ford hits new April record with a car every sixteen seconds
The Ford Motor Company produces 46510 cars in 26 eight hour days in April, a new record. The article highlights the precision of assembly at Ford’s plant and notes management movements and Buick, Hudson, and other dealers’ activities, including sales of Oldsmobile, Studebaker, Cadillac, Saxon, and Chevrolet models across various owners and dealers.
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Ford
Ford Motor Company
Planta
Stxtien
Henderson-Rowe Auto Company
David Oppenheimer
C H McDonald
Franck Sherry
R. J. Lejmer
Robert F Conley
J Witt Hood
Royal Mail
Arthur L Buckman
Douglas W Horton
J BS Bhowwalter
Margaret MecCallum
Cole
W F Mack Ang
R Jacobson
P Ray , Morgen
Olds to Build Two Lightweight Cars for 1918 Line
Olds Motor Works announced two new lightweight models for 1916: an eight and a four, both under 3,000 pounds, priced at 1295 and 1095 respectively. The eight will use a V-type motor with unique features aimed at high power, smooth operation, and economy, targeting a sub 1600 dollar market with quality as a key draw.
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Quecesa
O]de-Motor Works
Gilis
MT Pollock Yester
Seagot
Olds Motor Works
Mma Putea
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Overland
Toledo Concern
van Lengerke
R. F. Flemming
H. Winifred de Witt
Detroit Electric
Warren Thompson
George Hardesty
Hard
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Buick Motor Company
Flint
Mich
Martin
Buick
Semmes
Howard Kneessi
Ho OW Burr
Hudson
Detroit
Midh
Pollock Car Corporation
Oldsmobile
Minnie Scott
George A Garratt
Bernard Walls
Albert T Shaffer
Benton Gray
Frederick Kelpie
Charles E Shenk
J H de Sibour
Oakland
F. N Clendenning
Hendrick
Virginia
Franken
Charlottesville
Jefferson Garage Company
Danville
Dan Valley Motor Company
Commercial Automobile and Supply Company
Studebaker
Nellie Voght
J A Pruitt
William Heron
James L Parsons
Daniel F Driscol
J T Springer
D S Hendrick Company, Inc
Co H Weggemann
D A Prefitias
Tor Richmond
R C McCall
Purcellsville
Cook & Stoddard Company
Erskine
Sodabaker Corporation
Cadillac
Russell T Bishop
Bottle F Gassoway
Randolph McKim
Baker
Mra
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Selby Company
Paige
Bla Kolipinski
J F Meegan
Hamilton Dimick
Maryland
Pennsylvania
EH B Leary, Jr
Maxwell
Chevy Chase Sanatorium
W G _ Thomas
Stephan EH Talks
Windsor M. Beall
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Autoline
Wm. C. Robinson & Son Co
Coraopolis
Rudolph & West Co
New York Avenue
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Telephone Main
Automobile Supply Department
National Electric Supply Co
N. Y. Ave
N. Y.ave
Olds
Pontiac. Company
Boyce Motometer
Cer
Bayfield
TRVIN T. _DONOHOE
Pote Se Sea
I Sts
OPEX
Firestones
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
America
14Th Street
Akron
Washington, D. C
Record Auto Supply & Service Co
Massachusetts Avenue N. W
M. A. Bayles
W. F. Hale
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
14Th St. N.W
Rauch & Lang
Carney
Umit
Franck, & Lang
Bartram Electric
New Hampshire Ave
M St
N. W. Tel
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