241:. A series of internal business problems lead to the initial breakdown of the company. A federal judge rejected an offer of $ 84,271 made for assets of Daniels Motor Company at public auction for the company's Reading plant. The auction was held by the company's receivers of equity under adherence of the US court system. The courts told receivers they could apply later for a re-sale after they have considered two proposals made in court. First, the president asked for two weeks to develop a reorganization plan. Second, one bidder offered to buy the land for $ 110,000. The second option fell through when the court found the proposal inadequate. In 1924, as a last-ditch effort to save the business, the company announced its line of products would begin to be sold at higher prices in order to make a profit. Additionally, it was announced the moving of its company headquarters from Reading to Philadelphia. Later in 1924, anyone holding claims against the “defunct” Daniels Motor Company were notified to present their claims to the Philadelphia court district who has appointed a special master dedicated to passing the final accounts of the corporation.
229:, intended to serve Brooklyn and Long Island residents and announced the plan to double output of all Daniels' plants within two months' time. This office was the first Daniels to offer a service station to all Daniels Motor Company buyers with Daniels Motor Company-specific tools and equipment. George Daniels cited providing service stations as the most important facet of his business structure, as it was a major driver of sales. In its prime, Daniels Motor Company had between 15 and 20 agents across the US. That same year, Daniels released a statement explaining the company would be cutting prices for the first time. The president warned buyers no further reductions were expected and prices are to rise again within 90 days. At the same time, a majority of the company's preferred stock was offered on the New York Stock Exchange.
132:) with Neff E. Parish. George Daniels was a known lawyer, engineer, and mechanic. He was considered the best motorcar designer in the United States. Neff Parish had his own automobile parts and framing manufacturing company. Neff was the creator of the time's highest-grade heat-treated alloy steel frames, respected in the steel industry. Daniels Motor Company produced 1,500 high-quality automobiles between 1916 and 1924, branding themselves as “the distinguished car with just a little more power than you will ever need”, and “The aristocrat of American cars”.
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Billman, a real estate dealer, bought the Reading plant property. The property was estimated to be worth $ 300,000. George Nagle purchased the name, trademarks, and drawings for $ 1,900. Levene Motor Company of Philadelphia acquired the assets of Daniels Motor Company.
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Spillman engine 1917 251-400 Model A Herschell Spillman engine 1918 401-? Model B Herschell Spillman engine 1919 601-? 1920 ?-1350 1921 1351-1769 1922 1838-2087 1923 2089-?
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1008:"Price Decline Is Announced"
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