Electrically Driven Cars Gain Wide Show Spotlight
The electric car era grows as New York hosts a Grand Central Palace exhibit. Manufacturers highlight lower operating costs and cleanliness, with models offering 68 to over 100 mile ranges. Electrics prove quieter, simpler, and capable on rough roads, appealing for city use yet suitable for longer trips with a gasoline backup.
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Jerome Fancetili
New York
Grand Central Palace
Publi
Washington
Baker Electrics Debut New 1814 Models Distinctive
The 1814 Baker models impress with longer wheel bases roomier bodies and luxury details. A two passenger roadster draws attention as business men favor electric cars for cleaner operation and lower maintenance. The front wheel drive concept and rear seat steering lever highlight innovative features in these Connecticut Avenue showroom displays.
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Baker Electric
Baker
George Weaver
Cook & Stoddart Company
Connecticut Avenue
Cook & Stoddard CO
Conn. Ave
Roadster Model Appeals Across Genders in Classic Ad
An automobile description markets a low hung long roadster with rakish lines that attract men while also projecting dignity and exclusivity suited for women who display good taste. The copy emphasizes fashionable appeal and refined character to broaden its desirability.
Convention on electric cars to be held in Chicago
The Electric Vehicle Association of America will hold its fourth annual convention in Chicago on October 27 and 28 with delegates from the Pacific coast South New England and the middle West. An exhibit of the latest electric vehicle models and accessories is planned. The association has grown to about 450 members across manufacturers electric power firms and technical schools. About 200 delegates are expected from New York and Boston with special trains chartered for them.
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Chicago
Pacific Coast
South
New England
Middle West
Electric Vehicle Association of America
New York
Boston
New Car From Wreck Demonstrates Agency Service
The Washington Overland Company will display a rebuilt 1913 Overland from a fire wreck in its showroom window on Fourteenth Street between H and I tomorrow. The wrecked car has been shown all week and drawn much attention as engineers rebuild it from parts kept by the local distributor's service department.
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Washington Overland Company
Fourteenth Street
H and I
Overland Agency
Service Department
Rebuilt Car to Parade Washington Streets
The rebuilt vehicle will be run tomorrow through Washington streets to demonstrate the restoration. Every component was in the local stockroom except the motor, frame, and steering gear, which survived the blaze. The Overlord company highlights its service facilities.
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Washington
Overlord
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J. J. Bartram
Dupont Circle
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Vermont Ave
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U St
Central
Emerson & Orme
H Street
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the Sunday Post
America
Victoria
the Baker
Southworth & Keiser
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Woods Electrics
Woods Electric
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Philadelphia Storage Battery CO
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