The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-24
MOTORISTS TO
CONVENTION TO
Be CARED FOR
Through the Arrangements
Made by the Cleveland
Automobile Club

Cleveland, May 24.--The thousands
OF persons who plan to motor to
Cleveland during the Republican ma
tional convention the week of June
10, arc to be well taken care of
according to Fred II. Galley, presi-
dent of the Ohio State Autom obile
Association, and secretary of the
Cleveland Automobile Club and the
new American Automobile Ass ocia-
| ton.
The problem of finding parking
| space has been rendered less acute
| by the action of the city govern
mcnt in taking over property near
the city and county build ngs which
was occupied by cheap restaurants,
shantics and ramshackle tencments,
with the purpose Of clearing it..
Though the grounds Immediately
surrounding the convention hall will
be closed to parking, plans are
afoot for providing space on the
rc:ghboring lake front between the
county court mouse and the city
fa1l for nearly 1000 cars.
1t is expected that any cars that
have to be left out over night will
be watched. A special police squad
will be detailed to the convention
zcne, apd the Automobile Club ope-
rates an anti-thcft department..
A manifold service which the -Cleve
land Automobile Club ordinarily
gives to members and sells to others
viii be furnished gratis to conven-
ton visitors. The club, according
to its officials, is the largest automo-
lille club in the world operating
strictly as such and exclusively in
Its own county. 1t has nearly 49,
oO0 members. It's extensive suite in
the Hollenden hotel and its addi-
tional headquarters opposite the
convention hall will be open for the
service OF the convention. 1t will
provide convention guests with site
kcrs for their cars bearing the emb-
lem and telephone number Of the
organization. In case of trouble, the
visiting motorists may telephone
the club, and a repair station will
be notified. '..--S -
The club has an approved list of
some rs service and repair stations
which are under cash bond to accept
the decision Of the club in all dis
putes. The club broadcasts by ra-
dio road information and descrip-
items of stolen cans. 1t keeps close
watch on the. observance by gaso-
line stations Of state law imposing
maximum fine of $500 for short
measure. Legal advice is furnished
by a department. comprising seven
attorneys.
Four craftsmen and assistant
craftsmen will make special maps
for the OCCASION. Local streets will
be marked to guide visitors to spe-
cial points. Information on state
roads will be distributed through,
the 80 clubs Of the state assoc: ation.
These clubs have established j
standardized road-making system to
w. -, confusion with CONNER
cial signs. .a
Las. /. ear the state appropriated
S3C, 100000 for rolds; in 1922, s42.-
100000. This year license money
was turned over to the secretary Of
state earlier than formerly, and in
March Z $4,0oO,000 was available for
maintenance and repair Informal
ton concerning dctours will be cir
cuiated through the association.
City oflitiais promise that no local
streets will be torn up at the time
Of the convention.
The local club will provide guides
for tours. and motor parties, and Will
Distribute repair-cars at points easy
If call during tours and paradcs.
The club Is operating with trans
pcrtstion. committee Of which Albert
Ingalls, railway Official. is cTiair-
man. Another connmyttcc, headed, by
Allerds Smith. q, banter. is 'prepar-
ing q handbook Of Cleveland for the
GUIDANCE of motorists, and other
visitors.s &.
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