The Wheel: Journal of Bicycling, Vol 5, No 23
Articles in this issue
- Continued transcript of the L.A.W. Board of Officers' meeting under President N. Malon Beckwith, covering the uniform membership ticket, the amateur-status appeal of I. H. Finch of Adrian, Michigan (who had ridden with professional Miss Elsa Von Blumen at a roller-skating rink), the League hotel contract and certificate, and the Racing Board's report disputing the New Haven and Springfield track measurements and the expulsion of Smith and Foster.
- President N. Malon Beckwith appoints additional Massachusetts L.A.W. Representatives furnished by the Chief Consul: William I. Harris (Boston), Walter U. Lawson (Lawrence), W. M. Pratt (Brockton) and Frank P. Ingalls (Salem).
- Letter from Stephen Terry declining to be considered a candidate for Chief Consul of the Connecticut division for the coming year, citing the draft on his time.
- Editorial reviewing the L.A.W.'s mail-ballot elections, noting that incumbents C. H. Lamson, E. K. Hill and H. S. Livingston have declined to serve, that New Jersey has a vigorous opposition ticket headed by Dr. G. Carleton Brown of Elizabeth, and arguing for division nominating committees to prevent scattered votes.
- Editorial note announcing that The Wheel has this week resigned the title of Official Organ of the Cyclists' Touring Club in America, preferring to remain a free and independent newspaper unbound by standing notices.
- Letter from Duane E. Fox, Corresponding Secretary of the Capital Bicycle Club, inviting all wheelmen — League members and non-members alike — to visit Washington during the L.A.W. Meet of 19-20 May, despite the rule restricting Meet privileges to League members.
- Notice from New Jersey clubs (Plainfield, Camden, Hudson Co., Monmouth Co., Elizabeth and New Jersey Wheelmen) submitting an opposition division ticket headed by Dr. G. Carleton Brown for Chief Consul, with Harold Serrell, Dr. Elliott W. Johnson, Walter H. Parsons, G. N. Buzby and Dr. Edwin Field as Representatives.