The Cycle Age And Trade Review, Vol 24, No 119
Articles in this issue
- C.T.P.A. Trustees' Meeting: Conference on Snyder Suit Defense
The Cycle Trades Protective Association trustees met in Chicago with their attorneys to plan the defense of the H.P. Snyder Mfg. Co. patent suit, declaring they had an abundance of evidence and would urge every statutory defense available, while suggesting the Eagle case would be of limited precedential value compared to a Snyder decision.
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A.B.C. attorney Redding confirmed that many of the trust's patents had not yet been individually transferred in the form required for litigation, temporarily preventing further infringement suits beyond the Eagle and Snyder cases already filed.
- Looks Bad in Milwaukee: Meiselbach Plant Running with Greatly Reduced Force
The American Bicycle Company's Milwaukee factories were operating with skeleton crews of 350-400 men out of a normal 900-1,100, with stockrooms crowded and layoffs continuing, while independent factories like Julius Andrae & Sons were working overtime on strong orders.
- Quaker City Spring Opening: Philadelphia Dealers Hold Open House
Philadelphia's 'Cycle Row' dealers staged a coordinated spring opening week with decorated showrooms, music, and refreshments to demonstrate they were alive and competitive despite the consolidation of the trade under the A.B.C.
- New York in Gala Dress: Dealers Hold General Reception on Washington's Birthday
New York bicycle dealers north of Fourteenth Street held a general spring opening on Washington's Birthday, with showrooms decorated and packed with visitors who showed particular interest in higher-priced machines, giving dealers an optimistic outlook for the season ahead.