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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01
Jordan Expands
Cleveland Plant
New Buildings Going Up Now
Because Company Believes II
Isn't Good Business to Wait

The Jordan Motor Car Company an
nounces that work has been started on
several new plant units at the factory
in Cleveland. The additions will in
clude a new assembly plant, Office
building, power plant, japanning plant
and motor test building.
This increase of factory equipment
follows the recent declaration of a
SO per cent stock dividend and the an
nouncement that the capital of the
company was increased to $1,000 900.
In announcing the building pro-
gramme of the company Edward S.
Jordan, president, explained why he
is confident that now is the time TO in
crease business. ON our opinion, now
is the time 10 build" said Mr. Jordan.
"Unless we take advantage Of the pres
ent opportunity to increase our bust
ness we may not, when the time of
lower prices comes, if it ever does
come, have enough business to warrant
new buildings.
Fifteen years before the war started
we used to envy the man who WAS
making 500 a month. That was when
a 500 bill would buy about three
times as much as it does to-day. Even
before the war began the cost Of build
ing a business kept constantly going
up. We do not think that it is going
to stop unless there is period of de-
preston, and few people have the
courage to expand during q period of
depression.
eve realize that the normal standard
Of prices has materially increased
during the period of the war, but it
will never descend to its previous
level. Therefore, we are going ahead
10 build up our business, regardless
Of any hope that we might have that
we could save money on the cost OF
buildings. We might lose much more
by waiting. The great necessary thing
throughout the world to-day is to go
ahead
"The demand for motor cars is, OF
course, stupendous.' There is no pros
pect of a lull for at least eighteen
months to come. We are very opti-
mistic regarding the future of the in
dustry In fact we believe the satura-
ton point will never be reached until
every man earning above a certain
amount has motor car and none ever
wears out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01
r. 60 Claims
Largest Output
OF Motor Trucks
Figures Are Quoted in Sup
port of Claim by Scott,
General Manager of Com
pany; Rapid Progress

According to statement just made
public by r. Fl. Scott, president and
general manager, the REQ Motor Car
Company is now the largest truck pro-
Queer in the world. Mr.. SCOTS state
ment, which is based upon the official
figures for the first quarter of 1919,
comes as surprise to those who have
not watched the progress which the
REQ company has been making in
the manufacture of trucks Mr.. Scott
general manager, the REQ Motor Car
Company is planning an increased pro-
duction both of passenger cars and
trucks for the next fiscal year The
text of the statement follows
Based on the official figures for the
three months ending March 81, 1912.
at the present time the REQ Motor Car
Company is producing more trucks for
commercial uses than any other truck
manufacturer in the United States -
with the possible exception &C Ford
whose figures are not available
make this statement with full krowl-
edge of the statements in the advertise
ing of other manufacturers that they
are the largest truck producers OFF,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01
Seasons Opening a
Triumph for Milton
And, incidentally, for Goodyear
Tires On His Car and the
Other Finishers

The opening of the 1919 automo-
bile racing season in the East, at
Cniontovn, Penn, May 10, proved
triumph for Tommy Milton, the youth
{ul speedster from ST. Paul, and scion
81 a wealthy family of that city.
At the wheel of his Duesenberg he
>utdistanced field of thirteen con-
,ende-s, winning the 1872 mile Vic
sory Sweepstakes in the phenomenal
TINE Of ! hour, 10 minutes, 932
secoads, maintaining an average speed
throughout the race of 1924 miles an
>olr-a new track record for this dis
lance
In capturing the universal trophy
and setting up a new speed mark for
she track, Milton verified the track
tradition that no driver can win at
tnion.own without making contin-
Ious run, Cor he drove q wonderful
Nonstop race, and at the finish crossed
ihe line g. speed better than 100
niles al hour. He drove on Goodyear
cord tires OF the straight side type.
The veteran Louis Chevrolet, in
Frontsnac, led the field for the first
tye laps, when he was passed By Ralph
--Sfdf cIeo CIi'dlS q fOnLGn mac, ana
!cr ffty-tvo laps the contention be-
@eer these two seasoned speed de-
mons provided thrilling entertainment
Tor the spectators. But in the mean
ame Tommy Milton was gradually
reeping up on tire two leaders, ano
Va the ffty-second lap assumed the
lead. holding it until the finish.
Louis Chevrolet stormed across the
ape only fcw seconds behind the
tying Milton. closely followed by
Ralph milford Cliff Durant, in a
sheTro.et Special; Joe Boyer, driving
fron.enac;. Louis LeCocq at the
*neel Of Roamer, and Kurt Hitke
sl~e plotting d Rqamer. finished in
re order mentioned Chevrolet, Du-
ssnt AID HIKE also finished the race
Etncut stop for any purpose. All the
snishing drivers piloted cara equipped
WITH Goodyear cord tires and Good
sear tuoea.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01
Would Have
+ Ability Grades
h. For Chaufeurs
Veteran Driver Believes
Present System Unfair
Because No Differences
Mark Degrees of Ability

A. interesting and significant sug-
xsstion IS made by q member Of the
s,cietv of Professional Auto Engineers,
che leading city organization TO" cnaus'
fsnrs. He believes that the eAamina-
.;ons for chauffeurs are not sufficiently
xearchins, because he feels that with
weeks time he could take the average
mechanic and qualify him to pass the
written and road tests for driving
ear. He does not believe, however, that
men OF this type should be permitted
70 90 out on the roads to compete for
lobs w.:h chautreurs Of years standing
and thorough and sound experience.
Ee was formerly marine engineer
and his idea is based on the length of
Nme II takes TO obtain first class
certificate as q marine engineer. He
-eels that chaufeurs should be quail
Sod in grades and that a man should
attain higher grade only after due
,-osrience and proved fitness. He COM
mares the situation with that of the
locomotive engineer, who serves per
Mans a dozen years, II some cases be-
tore he shifts from the left side to
.he right side OF the cab. A locomotive
,neineer operates a vehicle on n
,chedule usually running over private
tight Of way, and under much better
conditions than does chauffeur in
xongested traffic. Yet the automobile
jriver does not have TO pass anywhere
near as severe a test as the locomotive
engineer.
There is certainly the basis Of very
rood plan suggested by this driver Of
long standing, who has been licensed
b Ave foreign countries and knows how
much more severe ana searching the
tests are abroad than in the United
States. He even proposes the some
What radical idea that qualifying for
chauffeur's license should be under
the same sort of a control as qualify
ing for a marine engineers license.
nat is, under Fedora! control rather
man under staoe management. 1nas-
much as the automobile is a vehicle
II interstate commerce. he thinks that
NE whole management should be take n
SWsy HUN the SS pdIdtc d!4C pu
snder Federal jurisdiction. Otherwise
.hauTaurs passing from one state TO
mother and rema:ng any length Of
zine in the second state are required
% take out another license This is a
revenue measure solely and he objects
70 it,
Advances from one grade to another
BY marine engineers are made without
the payment Of fees. and this, he
feels should BE done in the case OF the
ehauEeurs- The first fee paid should
be sufficient for the cost OF enrolling
As matters now stand, the chauffeur
pays IS for the original license and So
annually for renewal. Surely it can
rot cost g to send out new card
-ach year 10 man who had ono the
YEAR before. There is great deal in
ehat this man has to say.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01
Hitting on All Twelve
GET. Scharps

If present plans go through, the
chautfeurs will have representation at
the meeting called by Secretary of
State Hugo for next Saturday at the
Commodore Hotel to consider the final
form OF the QUESTIONABLE for owner
operators and for chauffeurs who apply
IN future for licenses. A request has
been made of the Secretary of State
oy Arthur Smith, Chairman of the
legal procedure committee of the So
clety of Professional Auto Engineers.
the leading chautfeurs' association of
the city, to receive copies OF the oues-
tons relating to chauffeurs in time to
have them considered at the regular
meeting of the S. =. A. Z. next Tuesday
evening. The chauffeurs also have
asked that they be permitted TO send
representatives to the meeting on Sat
urday, that they may have voice in
matters that SO affect their craft.
1t was noteworthy at the meeting
called May "a by Mr.. Hugo that repre-
sentatlves Of the Police Department.
the Traffic Court, automobile dealers
and owners, were present, but that the
chauFeurs were not represented. This
ton, and there appears little question
that Mr.. Hugo will welcome the at
tendance Of members of an organiza-
ton that stands for the best ideals
am ong employed chaufeurs.
Speaking Of the QUESTIONABLE for
owner operators of cars in New York
City, Mr.. Hugo has this to say: Il
desire first and foremost a maximum
Of safety and q minimum Of ANNOYANCE
TO the automobilist. have absolutely
no desire, through the QUESTIONABLE.
to pry into the private affairs of the
auto1nobilist any further than is nee
essary to secure greater safety on our
streets and highways. I do not intend
to use QUESTIONABLE any longer than
is absolutely necessary, nor compli-
Gated to the extent that it will be irri-
tating to the motorist, but l do expect
one which will cover the ground, and
which, embodying many Of the excel
lent suggestions that were the outcome
Of last weeks meeting, will serve as a
substitute for road examination
which would otherwise be necessary
Tor tens of Thousands Of operators who
have driven their cars year after year
in a careful and sane manner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01
Haakon Rides on
American Made Tires

When King Haakon of Norway
goes forth to ride in his limousine
these days he makes the journey on
American tires. His car Is equipped
all round with the Nobby Tread
pattern of United States tires.
Cord tires have not vet gained
much of foothold in Scandinavian
countries, as the cars there nearly
all call for equipment Of the old
clincher type. American tires arc
in great favor and their popularity
gives indication of remaining per-
manent.
The Allied nations put on so tight
an embargo against rubber during
the war that the Scandinavian
countries suffered great tire
shortage, their proximity to Ger
many making tire shipments to
them inadvisable. A high wave of
buying followed the lifting of the
embargo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01
Palmer Handles Portage
In Charge of Local Branch and
Directing Sales Policy Of the
Company ON Prices

he Portage Rubber Company branch
= Hew York is row under the manage
1snt 81 Il D. Palmer. who until re-
.shtiy was city salesman fox the Port
tzs Inc He has had a long experience
" re tire business. starting With
AJAX and afserward being asxociated
r'tn lie knight ard Globe companies
.ss cane TO the Portage in Dccembe
or. Palmer has eight salesmsn out
-" IN The territory, which Is being
",F@@c no.s vigorously than ever be-
,s'e. The sa!essnen ara making clear
vac policy Of the Portage in relation to
ere prices, which Is that TO maintain
re quality, in view Of conditions sur
(snnafnx the manufacture of the cas-
Mss and tubes, the sale Of prices, ..sx-
TT an 70 cord tires, viii not be cut,
~. VIII De maintained.
me cord tires have been reduced TO
equal with other tire companies.
re guarantees on Ford fabric sizes hss
I'm Increased 70 1900 miles and on
s"sr fabric sizes TO 5000 miles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01

are times when cars are compelled to
move in slow procession. Likewise
double track, or two-way highways, are
utilized, in the height OF the season, to
the point of congestion. Where motor
trucks slip in, to say nothing Of horse
drawn vehicles, bicycles and motor
cycles, blockades are inevitable.
A comparison of road building and
motor vehicle progress during the last
nine years wildly presents the neces-
SHY Of enormous highway expansion.
In 1910 approximately per cent Of
this country's highways were improved,
and to-day prominent authorities esti-
mate the improved roads at Is per cent
of the total mileage. While highway
construction was doubling its scope we
find, on the other hand, during this
same number of years an almost start
ling increase in motor car building.
In 1910 the number of automobiles in
the United States was 100000; in 1918
the number had increased to 1900 900;
in 1920 it is estimated the number will
exceed 100000 by a comfortable mar
gin. These contrasts show more than
II times the number OF cars to-day
than there were in 1910, while there
are only two times the amount of i'm
proved roads.
In building roads and figuring high
way capacities this ratio OF growth
must be considered. Motor trucks are
multiplying on the highways; within
five years the main travelled roads will
t,1 a70 - :
ing has made, and is making, great
progress, but it is only in its infancy
The surface has been hardly scratched
When the seemingly enormous expen-
ditures now provided for by the sew
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01
M. & S. Now Powrlok

On the heels of complete reorgan-
ization of the company's plant. which
recently was moved from Detroit to
Cleveland, and in keeping with the re-
christening of its produc. from the
NJ. & S. diFerential to Powriok, an
nouncement is now made that the
corporate name of the NJ & S. Cor
poration will be known in the future
az the Powrlok Company, with Offices
and factory at llO7 East l52d Street,
Cleveland, Ohio
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01
-ai figures furnish the indIsputab.e

ciai figures furnish the indisputab..
arswer
This achievement represents to us
the vindication of q principle When
we first presented a truck whose olt-
standing attributes were pneumatic
tires, speed and complete electrical
equipment the Judgment of Mr..
Thomas, our chief engineer, was ques-
tlcreG by buyers and competitors
alike. Within the last year the cor
tectMess Of our principle has been cir
quently acclaimed by countless lmlta-
items, and to-day the principle has
been even more eloquently accia:mea
by the ultimate judge-the truck user
hmsef-as the production figures for
the first quarter of the yea clearly
prove. We manufacture but single
model, but with that one model we are
building more Trucks than any other
naHr facturer, whether he have one or
dczen models.
81 would not attempt to forecast the
future. But this l will say: We shall
not voluntarily relinquish the position
Of dominance we have thus far ac-
CURED. To mai,.tain thai position we
must increase CYL truck outpu. TO keep
pace with the constantly increasing de-
mend, and even now OF. nco iuctloq Is
running more than 20 per ceNr Stronger
than the record figures for the first
quarter.
with all that, it must not be sup
posed that We intend to abandon the
passenger car field. War conditions
and our feeling of what was due from
Us to our country in war time cur
tailed our passenger car production
for the past twelve months That
curtailment was temporary. We pur-
pose to build more passenger automo-
biles in the twelve months beginning
August l, 1919, than in any similar
teriod in the history Of this comranv. :,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01

"lhe QUESTIONABLE will be q compre-
henslve one land one which will be
fair to all. The competent operator
has nothing to fear, while the incom-
petent viii be forced to raise himself
to certain standard, and in so doing
he should bear in mind that expert
enced, careful drivers on the streets
and highways mean greater safety to
every one concerned. / think that
when the law is in full working order
we VIII have the hearty cooperation of
SO per cent of those who operate car
in the metropolis
There need hardly be any surprise
that police captain is reported to
have given Instructions like these to
traffic policemen;
You must serve at least FIVE sum-
monses a day and is many more as
you please. Mix the violations. Each
man will consult the various viola
ticns herein set down and try to make
one summons for each kind Of viola
ton"
This is typical of the Crusade"
which the police were urged by Mayor
Hylan to make. II is q good way to
make a record" Any policeman can
detect at least 500 motorists day
in the violation Of some rule, if he
wants to, and can get writer's cramp
making out summonses, just as a po-
liceman can make any number of ar
rests for trivial offences, is he doesn't
use his brains.
Government by crusade and intimi-
dation isn't anything new for motor
lists. They are accustomed to these
waves of terrorism. 1t all makes good
reading, as the wearied magistrate
wipes his fevered brow and tells how
overworked he is. Oh, what's the use
1t Is interesting to note that some
of the publications which regard with
such horror the idea of mentioning
by trade name any American autom o.
biles gave without hesitation Page
One position to Harry Hawkers praise
of his Rolls-Royce engine, mentioning
il frequently by name. If it had been
an Overland or a PierceArrow, or
what not, you can be sure it would
have been eliminated as free pub
licjtv"
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-22
.SUESL. & n. FOR
$4,000 DAMAGES

} Suit. for $4,000 damages on the
grounds that carelessness of its en-
ployes caused the death of John
Corbett, at Million, Madison county,
last February was filed against the
L. g. N. railroad company, and Walk
er d. Hines, U. S. Administrator Of
Railroads by VIM. Jenkins, admini-
strator of Corbett, in the Madison
circuit court Friday.
The petition which was drawn by
Attorneys H. C. Rice and o. P. jack
on, representing VIM. jenkins, ad-
ministrator of Corbett, alleges that
the engineer on the train was not at
the place on the engine he "was re-
uuired to be" else the accident by
which Corbett was struck by the en-
CINE and killed would not have hap
ipened. The petition admits that
Corbett was on the defendant COM
Hoany's right of way at the time of the
killing which occurred February l.,
1919.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-22
Double Wedding

County Judge w. K. Price had
the pleasure Of officiating at a
double wedding in his office
Thursday afternoon, when two
popular young couples of the
Big Hill section of the county
themselves, equipped
with the proper credentials, and
requested him to tie the conJugal
knot. They were Mr.. Frank
Pigg and Miss Linda Steele; and
Mr.. Alex Pigg and Miss Sallie
Casteel. The grooms are first
cousins and prominent young
farmers of their section. Both
brides are very attractive and
the popular young pairs were ex-
tended hearty congratulations
and good wishes.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-22
IMPORTANT NOTICE

There will be meeting of the
Madison County Chapter Ameri-.
can Red Cross at the Masonic
Temple Saturday afternoon,
August 30th at 3 o'clock, for the
purpose Of electing a Chairman
and Viee-Chairman as the pres
ent officers, Mr.. Harvey Chen
ault and Miss Lucia Burnam,
have resigned, their designations
to take effect September lst.
The elections of these officers is
absolutely necessary to hold the
Chapter together and to retain
possession of the Chapter funds
which will otherwise probably
revert to the National Organiza-
tion. 1t is earnestly hoped that
there will be aNlarge representa-
tion of men as well as women.
Harvey Chenault, Chairman.
Lucia Burnam, Vice Chairman
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-22
MADISON PHYSICIANS
HAVE A BIG DAY
Enjoy Fish Fry At Boonesboro
and Hear Address By Arthur
Mccormack.

Madison county doctors had most
enjoyable day at Boonesboro Bath
ing Beach Thursday. DR.. Arthur Nc
Cormack, secretary of the State
Board Of Health and his wife were
.their, guests, and delivered splendid
kaddrcss. He spoke chiefly on Com
municable Diseases and what the
government is doing to prevent them.
Fried fish and fried chicken were the
principal points on delicious menu
which was greatly enjoyed by all.
DR.. McCormack's address should have
been heard by everyone. He is an
authority. He is recently back from
Panama where he followed Goethals
in much of the big work he did on
the isthmus. Nearly every physi-
clan in Richmond and Madison county
was present. DR.. Mcclure, of Lex
ington and Adjutant General Tandy
Ellis came over with DR.. Mccormack
Gen. Ellis was so much impressed
with Boonesboro that he plans to
send one Of the newly organized COM
panies Of state guards to camp there
soon, and will endeavor to have them
there Sunday.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-08-22
NOTE DEMANDED $4,000
FROM FORMER MRS. MAYO

Following an examining trial held
at SCatlettsburg, Claybourne Hughes
and Albert Darby, charged with the
killing of Charles Ammons, Of Flat
woods, were held under bond in the
sum of $1,000 to await the action of
the Boyd county grand jury.
Ammons was killed Sunday as the
result of the posting watch over the
residence of Mrs. Samuel P. Fetter
formerly Mrs. John G. G. Mayo, on
the lookout for the authors of note
demanding $4,000 in cash on penalty
of injury to Mrs. Fetter's children
John and Margaret.
The watchman fired when they be-
came alarmed at the peculiar actions
of Ammons.
Every effort is being made to dis
cover the identity of the authors of
the note. A dummy package con-
tanning roll of one dollar bills was
placed on the spot designated by the
letter and Chief Payne and members
laid in hiding many hours last week,
but without result.
The letter received by Mrs. Fetter
was as follows:
"Mrs. Mayo: We are two young
men with business opportunity but no
money. We want you to leave us
$1O,OO0,, every cent of which will be
returned to you inside of three years,
with 6 per cent interest. Have your
negro man leave it, securely wrapped,
all old, used unmarked bills, inside
the fence at the northeast corner of
Fourteenth and Carter streets, Tues
day night, August IL, at 9 o'clock.
Failure to comply with this re-
quest or. any attempt at detection or
deception will result in the manning
for life of your son John or daughter
or the dynamiting from the founda-
ton of your new house inside week.
"Of course you can put the police
on the job and get the one that goes
for the money, but the other will car
ny out the above program the same.
You can loan us this money without
hurt you q bit, and IL win mean worlds
to us and you not lose cent. It will
be paid backyto you or to your heirs,
a case Of yoW death, and hope you
win dsthis for us.s