AUTOMOBILES - Revision history

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	[[Image:hayes.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Hayes-Apperson automobile.]]AUTOMOBILES (first). As late as 1905 local residents believed the hills of Dubuque would prove an insurmountable obstacle to automobiles. (1) It was true that [[ADAMS COMPANY (~~THE~~)]] was manufacturing automobiles, but these were being sold to people in the eastern United States. Charles Gordon, a builder of internal combustion marine engines, purchased a Haynes-Apperson, the first gasoline-powered auto to be seen in Dubuque. Two years passed before Charles Tibbals purchased an Oldsmobile from an out-of-town dealer. Another Oldsmobile was bought by Gordon who used it to replace his Haynes-Apperson. H. G. Boldt's 1903 Cadillac was later used by the Boldt Company as a delivery car.		[[Image:hayes.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Hayes-Apperson automobile.]]AUTOMOBILES (first). As late as 1905 local residents believed the hills of Dubuque would prove an insurmountable obstacle to automobiles. (1) It was true that [[ADAMS COMPANY (Encyclopedia Dubuque)]] was manufacturing automobiles, but these were being sold to people in the eastern United States. Charles Gordon, a builder of internal combustion marine engines, purchased a Haynes-Apperson, the first gasoline-powered auto to be seen in Dubuque. Two years passed before Charles Tibbals purchased an Oldsmobile from an out-of-town dealer. Another Oldsmobile was bought by Gordon who used it to replace his Haynes-Apperson. H. G. Boldt's 1903 Cadillac was later used by the Boldt Company as a delivery car.

	In the early years, automobile ownership in Dubuque was often limited to those who already owned an auto and used new examples to replace their older models. Many of these people also belonged to the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB]]. Popularity of automobiles for a wider audience of people began in 1906 after cars had been proven both dependable and fashionable.		In the early years, automobile ownership in Dubuque was often limited to those who already owned an auto and used new examples to replace their older models. Many of these people also belonged to the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB]]. Popularity of automobiles for a wider audience of people began in 1906 after cars had been proven both dependable and fashionable.

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	[[Image:hayes.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Hayes-Apperson automobile.]]AUTOMOBILES (first). ~~The first automobile to be introduced to~~ the ~~citizens~~ of Dubuque was ~~owned by~~ [[~~FARWELL, Fay Oliver\|F. O. FARWELL~~]]~~. An electric runabout of questionable ability~~, ~~the car was brought~~ to ~~Dubuque~~ in ~~1900~~. ~~Within months~~ Charles Gordon, a builder of internal combustion marine engines, purchased a Haynes-Apperson, the first gasoline-powered auto to be seen in Dubuque. Two years passed before Charles Tibbals purchased an Oldsmobile from an out-of-town dealer. Another Oldsmobile was bought by Gordon who used it to replace his Haynes-Apperson. H. G. Boldt's 1903 Cadillac was later used by the Boldt Company as a delivery car.		[[Image:hayes.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Hayes-Apperson automobile.]]AUTOMOBILES (first). As late as 1905 local residents believed the hills of Dubuque would prove an insurmountable obstacle to automobiles. (1) It was true that [[ADAMS COMPANY (THE)]] was manufacturing automobiles, but these were being sold to people in the eastern United States. Charles Gordon, a builder of internal combustion marine engines, purchased a Haynes-Apperson, the first gasoline-powered auto to be seen in Dubuque. Two years passed before Charles Tibbals purchased an Oldsmobile from an out-of-town dealer. Another Oldsmobile was bought by Gordon who used it to replace his Haynes-Apperson. H. G. Boldt's 1903 Cadillac was later used by the Boldt Company as a delivery car.

	In the early years, automobile ownership in Dubuque was often limited to those who already owned an auto and used new examples to replace their older models. Many of these people also belonged to the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB]]. Popularity of automobiles for a wider audience of people began in 1906 after cars had been proven both dependable and fashionable.		In the early years, automobile ownership in Dubuque was often limited to those who already owned an auto and used new examples to replace their older models. Many of these people also belonged to the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB]]. Popularity of automobiles for a wider audience of people began in 1906 after cars had been proven both dependable and fashionable.

	In March, 1910 Dubuque drivers were reminded that the first ordinance regulating speed was in effect. (1) Passed ~~in the fall of~~ 1909, it was in response to many complaints passed along to the city council. The ordinance stated:		In March, 1910 Dubuque drivers were reminded that the first ordinance regulating speed was in effect. (2) Passed on Setember 2, 1909, it was in response to many complaints passed along to the city council. The ordinance stated:

	Section I. That no person shall operate a motor		Section I. That no person shall operate a motor
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	motor vehicle shall have it under control and		motor vehicle shall have it under control and
	operate it at a rate of speed less than here-		operate it at a rate of speed less than here-
	~~tobefore~~ specified, and in no event greater than		to-before specified, and in no event greater than
	is reasonable and proper, having regard to the		is reasonable and proper, having regard to the
	traffic, then on such highway and the safety of		traffic, then on such highway and the safety of
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	H. A. Schunk, Mayor		H. A. Schunk, Mayor

	~~By 1918 automobiles had become more than a novelty. State and local laws were passed that were often ignored. In response~~, the ~~police department in Dubuque in July~~, ~~1918 announced that it would begin an active program~~ to ~~arrest "autoists~~.~~" On July 12, 1918, owners of automobiles were given~~ five ~~days to obtain the necessary equipment for their cars~~. ~~Chief of Police J. W. Giellis announced that the city and county attorneys would assist~~ in the ~~prosecution of all violators and that no excuses for non~~-~~compliance would be allowed.~~ (2)		On July 18, 1910 the Telegraph Herald began a campaign against "scorchers," a term referring to speeders. (3) The following day five-year old Alice Hughes was hit and injured by an automobile driver traveling eight-miles per hour. This resulted in three stories in the newspaper including a front-page editorial entitled, "Will Auto Speed Mania Subside?" (4)

	Many problems facing law enforcement. Automobile owners often operated their cars without license plates, only one license plate, with paper license plates, or using the dealer's number without actually applying for a set of plates. Other drivers operated cars at night without tail lights or with only one headlight. Glaring or blinding lights were also cited as violations of traffic laws. (3)		By 1918 automobiles had become more than a novelty. State and local laws were passed that were often ignored. In response, the police department in Dubuque in July, 1918 announced that it would begin an active program to arrest "autoists." On July 12, 1918, owners of automobiles were given five days to obtain the necessary equipment for their cars. Chief of Police J. W. Giellis announced that the city and county attorneys would assist in the prosecution of all violators and that no excuses for non-compliance would be allowed. (5)

			Many problems facing law enforcement. Automobile owners often operated their cars without license plates, only one license plate, with paper license plates, or using the dealer's number without actually applying for a set of plates. Other drivers operated cars at night without tail lights or with only one headlight. Glaring or blinding lights were also cited as violations of traffic laws. (6)

			The lower the local number of automobile accidents, in 1930 the Dubuque Police Department joined the National Safety Council. In 1932, in competition with 92 other cities, Dubuque was awarded first place in its efforts to reduce automobile accidents. (7)

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	~~1. "Warning Given to Auto Drivers," Telegraph Herald, March 15, 1910, p. 7~~

	2. "Police Ready to Arrest Autoists," Telegraph Herald, July 12, 1918, p. 2		1. "History of Dubuque and Dubuque County," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 15, 1939, p. 1, Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dtdBAAAAIBAJ&sjid=BaoMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5766,3140247&dq=dubuque+electric+company&hl=en

			2. "Warning Given to Auto Drivers," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 15, 1910, p. 7

			3. "History of Dubuque..."

			4. Ibid.

			5. "Police Ready to Arrest Autoists," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 12, 1918, p. 2

			6. Ibid.

	3. ~~Ibid~~.		7. "History of Dubuque..."

	See: [[ADAMS-FARWELL AUTOMOBILES]]		See: [[ADAMS-FARWELL AUTOMOBILES]]
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Randylyon at 03:56, 12 December 2014

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 In the early years, automobile ownership in Dubuque was often limited to those who already owned an auto and used new examples to replace their older models. Many of these people also belonged to the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB]]. Popularity of automobiles for a wider audience of people began in 1906 after cars had been proven both dependable and fashionable.
-By 1918 automobiles had become more than a novelty. State and local laws were passed that were often ignored. In response, the police department in Dubuque in July, 1918 announced that it would begin an active program to arrest "autoists." On July 12, 1918, owners of automobiles were given five days to obtain the necessary equipment for their cars. Chief of Police J. W. Giellis announced that the city and county attorneys would assist in the prosecution of all violators and that no excuses for non-compliance would be allowed. (1)
+In March, 1910 Dubuque drivers were reminded that the first ordinance regulating speed was in effect. (1) Passed in the fall of 1909, it was in response to many complaints passed along to the city council.  The ordinance stated:
-Many problems facing law enforcement. Automobile owners often operated their cars without license plates, only one license plate, with paper license plates, or using the dealer's number without actually applying for a set of plates. Other drivers operated cars at night without tail lights or with only one headlight. Glaring or blinding lights were also cited as violations of traffic laws. (2)
+               Section I. That no person shall operate a motor
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-. "Police Ready to Arrest Autoists," Telegraph Herald, July 12, 1918, p. 2
+Source:
 . Ibid.
 See: [[ADAMS-FARWELL AUTOMOBILES]]
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Randylyon at 20:00, 27 August 2014

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	In the early years, automobile ownership in Dubuque was often limited to those who already owned an auto and used new examples to replace their older models. Many of these people also belonged to the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB]]. Popularity of automobiles for a wider audience of people began in 1906 after cars had been proven both dependable and fashionable.		In the early years, automobile ownership in Dubuque was often limited to those who already owned an auto and used new examples to replace their older models. Many of these people also belonged to the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB]]. Popularity of automobiles for a wider audience of people began in 1906 after cars had been proven both dependable and fashionable.

			By 1918 automobiles had become more than a novelty. State and local laws were passed that were often ignored. In response, the police department in Dubuque in July, 1918 announced that it would begin an active program to arrest "autoists." On July 12, 1918, owners of automobiles were given five days to obtain the necessary equipment for their cars. Chief of Police J. W. Giellis announced that the city and county attorneys would assist in the prosecution of all violators and that no excuses for non-compliance would be allowed. (1)

			Many problems facing law enforcement. Automobile owners often operated their cars without license plates, only one license plate, with paper license plates, or using the dealer's number without actually applying for a set of plates. Other drivers operated cars at night without tail lights or with only one headlight. Glaring or blinding lights were also cited as violations of traffic laws. (2)

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			1. "Police Ready to Arrest Autoists," Telegraph Herald, July 12, 1918, p. 2

			2. Ibid.

	See: [[ADAMS-FARWELL AUTOMOBILES]]		See: [[ADAMS-FARWELL AUTOMOBILES]]

	[[Category: Industry]]		[[Category: Industry]]

Randylyon at 15:50, 27 May 2010

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	AUTOMOBILES (first). The first automobile to be introduced to the citizens of Dubuque was owned by [[FARWELL, Fay Oliver\|F. O. FARWELL]]. An electric runabout of questionable ability, the car was brought to Dubuque in 1900. Within months Charles Gordon, a builder of internal combustion marine engines, purchased a Haynes-Apperson, the first gasoline-powered auto to be seen in Dubuque. Two years passed before Charles Tibbals purchased an Oldsmobile from an out-of-town dealer. Another Oldsmobile was bought by Gordon who used it to replace his Haynes-Apperson. H. G. Boldt's 1903 Cadillac was later used by the Boldt Company as a delivery car.		[[Image:hayes.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Hayes-Apperson automobile.]]AUTOMOBILES (first). The first automobile to be introduced to the citizens of Dubuque was owned by [[FARWELL, Fay Oliver\|F. O. FARWELL]]. An electric runabout of questionable ability, the car was brought to Dubuque in 1900. Within months Charles Gordon, a builder of internal combustion marine engines, purchased a Haynes-Apperson, the first gasoline-powered auto to be seen in Dubuque. Two years passed before Charles Tibbals purchased an Oldsmobile from an out-of-town dealer. Another Oldsmobile was bought by Gordon who used it to replace his Haynes-Apperson. H. G. Boldt's 1903 Cadillac was later used by the Boldt Company as a delivery car.

	In the early years, automobile ownership in Dubuque was often limited to those who already owned an auto and used new examples to replace their older models. Many of these people also belonged to the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB]]. Popularity of automobiles for a wider audience of people began in 1906 after cars had been proven both dependable and fashionable.		In the early years, automobile ownership in Dubuque was often limited to those who already owned an auto and used new examples to replace their older models. Many of these people also belonged to the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB]]. Popularity of automobiles for a wider audience of people began in 1906 after cars had been proven both dependable and fashionable.

Randylyon at 14:32, 9 February 2010

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	In the early years, automobile ownership in Dubuque was often limited to those who already owned an auto and used new examples to replace their older models. Many of these people also belonged to the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB]]. Popularity of automobiles for a wider audience of people began in 1906 after cars had been proven both dependable and fashionable.		In the early years, automobile ownership in Dubuque was often limited to those who already owned an auto and used new examples to replace their older models. Many of these people also belonged to the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB]]. Popularity of automobiles for a wider audience of people began in 1906 after cars had been proven both dependable and fashionable.

			See: [[ADAMS-FARWELL AUTOMOBILES]]

	[[Category: Industry]]		[[Category: Industry]]

Randylyon at 00:30, 12 July 2009

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	In the early years, automobile ownership in Dubuque was often limited to those who already owned an auto and used new examples to replace their older models. Many of these people also belonged to the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB]]. Popularity of automobiles for a wider audience of people began in 1906 after cars had been proven both dependable and fashionable.		In the early years, automobile ownership in Dubuque was often limited to those who already owned an auto and used new examples to replace their older models. Many of these people also belonged to the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB]]. Popularity of automobiles for a wider audience of people began in 1906 after cars had been proven both dependable and fashionable.

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AUTOMOBILES (first). The first automobile to be introduced to the citizens of Dubuque was owned by [[FARWELL, Fay Oliver|F. O. FARWELL]]. An electric runabout of questionable ability, the car was brought to Dubuque in 1900. Within months Charles Gordon, a builder of internal combustion marine engines, purchased a Haynes-Apperson, the first gasoline-powered auto to be seen in Dubuque. Two years passed before Charles Tibbals purchased an Oldsmobile from an out-of-town dealer. Another Oldsmobile was bought by Gordon who used it to replace his Haynes-Apperson. H. G. Boldt's 1903 Cadillac was later used by the Boldt Company as a delivery car.

In the early years, automobile ownership in Dubuque was often limited to those who already owned an auto and used new examples to replace their older models. Many of these people also belonged to the [[DUBUQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB]]. Popularity of automobiles for a wider audience of people began in 1906 after cars had been proven both dependable and fashionable.