NEW YORK TIMES ABSTRACTS

1905

TIREMAKERS COMPLAIN.; Say Railroads Charge Too Much on Rates in west. New York Times (1857-Current file). New York, N.Y.: Dec 24, 1905. pg. 8, 1 pgs Document types: article Dateline: SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Dec. 23 ISSN/ISBN: 03624331 Text Word Count 275 Document URL: Abstract (Document Summary) SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Dec. 23. -- The Fisk Rubber Company of Chicopee Falls has filed with the Inter-State Commerce Commission a complaint charging the railways operating west of Chicago with enforcing unreasonable and discriminating rates on rubber tires for bicycles and vehicles.

1909

New York Times (1857-Current file). New York, N.Y.: Sep 12, 1909. pg. S4, 1 pgs Document types: article Section: PART FOUR SPORTING NEWS SECTION ISSN/ISBN: 03624331 Text Word Count 1106 Document URL: Abstract (Document Summary) Many motorists permit the wheels of their cars to get out of alignment, says an expert of the Fisk Rubber Company, and as a result when the car strikes an obstruction with the front wheels the steering knuckle is bent. When tires "toe in" or "toe out" the wear on tires is considerably greater, says the same authority

1925

FISK TIRE HAS PLAN FOR BACK DIVIDENDS; Directors Would Liquidate Preferred Arrears on a Cash-and-Stock Basis. TO RAISE MORE CAPITAL Stockholders Asked to Approve Issuance of $10,000,000 in Short-Term Notes. New York Times (1857-Current file). New York, N.Y.: Nov 27, 1925. pg. 27, 1 pgs Document types: article Section: FINANCIAL ISSN/ISBN: 03624331 Text Word Count 321 Document URL: Abstract (Document Summary) A plan has been submitted to the stockholders of the Fisk Rubber Tire Company, which provides for liquidation of all back dividends due on the company's preferred stock. It also calls for the raising of additional working capital. A special meeting of stockholders has been called for Dec. 11 to approve the action of the directors.

1929

PRODUCES NEW AUTO TIRE.; Head of Fisk Company Describes It as "Air-Flight Principle." New York Times (1857-Current file). New York, N.Y.: Nov 14, 1929. pg. 50, 1 pgs Document types: article Section: Business & Finance ISSN/ISBN: 03624331 Text Word Count 128 Document URL:

1931

Fisk Tire Plant Increases Output. New York Times (1857-Current file). New York, N.Y.: Mar 24, 1931. pg. 56, 1 pgs Document types: article Section: Shipping and Mails, Steamships and Tours ISSN/ISBN: 03624331 Text Word Count 40 Document URL:

1932

IN DEAL FOR FISK TIRE.; General Admits Making Offer, but Price Halts Negotiations. New York Times (1857-Current file). New York, N.Y.: May 9, 1932. pg. 27, 1 pgs Document types: article Dateline: AKRON, Ohio, May 7 Section: FINANCIAL DIVIDENDS ANNOUNCED ISSN/ISBN: 03624331 Text Word Count 259 Document URL: Abstract (Document Summary) AKRON, Ohio, May 7 (AP). -- William O'Neil, president of the General Tire and Rubber Company, disclosed today that his company had initiated an offer to take over the holdings of the Fisk Tire Company. Mr. O'Neil said negotiations were not now under way, because of the inability of the companies to agree on a price.

1938

Tire Sales Outlook Good New York Times (1857-Current file). New York, N.Y.: Oct 6, 1938. pg. 41, 1 pgs Document types: article Dateline: SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Oct. 6. ISSN/ISBN: 03624331 Text Word Count 74 Document URL: Abstract (Document Summary) Prospects for sales of tire accesseries and repair materials during the next six months are exceptionally bright, according to H. W. Brown, sundry sales manager of the Fisk Tire Corporation.

MOTORS AND MOTOR MEN; Rayon Tire Fiber New York Times (1857-Current File). New York, N.Y.: Aug 14, 1938. pg. 6, 1 pgs Document types: article Section: RESORTS, TRAVEL, AUTOMOBILES, HOBBIES, STAMPS, AVIATION ISSN/ISBN: 03624331 Text Word Count 262 Document URL: Abstract (Document Summary) THE FBI has added recently to its files a full set of the latest tire tread designs of the Fisk Tire Company. Outdoing fingerprints, tire prints point to the weight and make of a criminal's car. G-men, not to mention garage men, also can tell the car's habits and defects from its "trail."

Tire Research Gives U. S. Lead; BUSINESS NOTES New York Times (1857-Current file). New York, N.Y.: Apr 25, 1938. pg. 20, 1 pgs Document types: article Dateline: SPRINGFIELD. Mass., April 24. ISSN/ISBN: 03624331 Text Word Count 231 Document URL: Abstract (Document Summary) American tire manufacturers have spent $55,000,000 on research in the last ten years, Walter J. Geldard, chief chemist of the Fist Tire Company, reported here today. This has brought the United States leadership in the world tire market, he said.

News and Notes of the Advertising World; Philco to Use More in Papers To Promote Air-Conditioning Newspaper Ads Urged for Hotels Fisk Tire Uses 141 Newspapers Jameson in 55 Newspapers Accounts Personnel Notes Canadian Pacific Uses Papers New York Times (1857-Current file). New York, N.Y.: May 25, 1938. pg. 32, 1 pgs Document types: article ISSN/ISBN: 03624331 Text Word Count 963 Document URL: Abstract (Document Summary) Marking something of an Innovation in advertising agency copy, Kenyon & Eckhardt, Inc., is taking space in one newspaper this morning to announce that there are many bright spots in the business picture and to emphasize those of its clients whose business is running ahead of last year.

MOTORS AND MOTOR MEN; Auto Accessories Annual New York Times (1857-Current file). New York, N.Y.: Jul 24, 1938. pg. 136, 1 pgs Document types: article Section: RESORTS, TRAVEL, AUTOMOBILES, HOBBIES, STAMBS, AVIATION ISSN/ISBN: 03624331 Text Word Count 240 Document URL: Abstract (Document Summary) IT takes the annual output of ten tropical rubber trees to produce enough crude rubber to equip the average American motor car with five tires, according to Colonel Charles E. Speaks, president of the Fisk Tire Company. Ten pounds of the concentrated latex, five from each of two trees, are necessary for a single tire, he said last week.

1939

U.S. RUBBER ADMITS DEAL FOR FISK CO.; Proposals Considered by the Directors of Fisk but No Action Is Taken New York Times (1857-Current file). New York, N.Y.: Dec 6, 1939. pg. 43, 1 pgs Document types: article Section: Business & Finance ISSN/ISBN: 03624331 Text Word Count 314 Document URL: Abstract (Document Summary) Negotiations by the United States Rubber Company for the purchase of the Fisk Rubber Corporation are under way, according to an announcement yesterday by the chief executives of both companies. Colonel Charles E. Speaks, president of Fisk Rubber, said the deal was considered by directors of his company at a meeting here yesterday but that no action was taken.

1945

HARRY G. FISK, 72, TIRE FIRM FOUNDER;
Banker and Industrialist Dies --Also Helped to Organize Eastern States Exposition
New York, N.Y.: Dec 1, 1945.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Nov. 30 --Harry G. Fisk, one of the founders of the Fisk Rubber Company at Chicopee Falls, Mass., now the Fisk division of the United States Rubber Company, died in his home at 111 Maple Street today. Son of Noyes W. Fisk

1956

News of the Advertising and Marketing Fields; Imitators Galore By WILLIAM M. FREEMAN. New York Times (1857-Current file). New York, N.Y.: Apr 15, 1956. pg. 184, 1 pgs Document types: article Section: Business & Finance ISSN/ISBN: 03624331 Text Word Count 1213 Document URL: Abstract (Document Summary) The Fisk tire youngster has been so busy for the last fifty years that he just plain hasn't had "time to re-tire."

1957

New Tires Said to have a Permanent Built-in Balance New York Times (1857-Current file). New York, N.Y.: Jun 26, 1957. pg. 56, 1 pgs Document types: article Section: Business & Finance ISSN/ISBN: 03624331 Text Word Count 189 Document URL: Abstract (Document Summary) A passenger tire with a built-in balance, said to produce a vibration-less ride even at high speed, was introduced yesterday by the Fisk tires division of the United States Rubber Company.

Boston Globe

1901

NOYES W. FISK DEAD. Prominent Springfield Business Man --Veteran of Civil War. Boston Daily Globe (1872-1960) - Boston, Mass. Date: Jan 22, 1901 Start Page: 6 Document Types: article Text Word Count: 261 Abstract (Document Summary) SPRINGFIELD, Jan 21--Noyes W. Fisk, a civil war veteran and one of Springfield's most substantial citizens, died at his home, 730 State st, this afternoon, of brights disease. Mr Fisk had been ill for some time, and recently...

1919

HEARD ON THE STREET Boston Daily Globe (1872-1960) - Boston, Mass. Date: Aug 16, 1919 Start Page: 7 Document Types: article Text Word Count: 294 Abstract (Document Summary) The common stock of the Fisk Rubber Company has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Buy Complete Document: Abstract Article Image (PDF) FISK MEN ADVANCED IN RANK HERE Boston Daily Globe (1872-1960) - Boston, Mass. Date: Mar 16, 1919 Start Page: 56 Document Types: article Text Word Count: 242 Abstract (Document Summary) The remarkable growth of the business of the Fish Rubber Company in the East has made necessary the division of its New England and New York territories into two separte sales districts.