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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1912
Page
11
Crowds at the automobile show heard inaugural talks on clean design by Henley Kimball. A white Hudson 33 chassis at the entrance illustrated the simplification of parts and dust protection features, with a glass dash showing how a button starts the four pound self starter of twelve parts.
Garford cars ship with full equipment including five bow top with curtains, English mohair interior, two gas headlights, gas tank, oil and electric lamps, tail lamp, battery under rear seat, horn, tire carriers, brass fittings, one ton jack, shock absorbers, wind shield, speedometer, tool box, and gas-tank compartment for the forty seven passenger model.
The Overland display features the 45 hp chassis with exposed working parts. John N. Willys presents a cut away motor to prove Verland construction, displaying the crank case and cylinders, lit by electric light and kept running by an electric motor.
Edward Hartford introduces a combined electrical starting and lighting system for automobiles. After year and a half of practical trials, he claims high value to drivers and public confidence in solving the starter problem. The system has been released to the market following favorable reception.
Hartford Suspension Company of Jersey City New Jersey makers of the well known Truffault Hartford shock absorber.
The Maxwell exhibit draws crowds as salesmen demonstrate features from original designs to modern refinements. Thermo-syphon cooling, multiple disc clutch, three point suspension, unit power plant, and fool-proof sliding gears anchor the new Maxwell Special 36 horsepower touring car. The Maxwell Messenger, a two passenger runabout, is highlighted as easy to drive.
The Apperson line, one of America’s earliest cars, is shown in this city by the Harry F. Grant Co. through a single model 445 at the auto show, with a full lineup at 1008 Boylston Street. Grant touts the Jack Rabbit’s endurance and low running costs, noting imported steel from Krupp and quality materials now available domestically, making the 1912 car equal or superior to European and American rivals.
A fragment recalls the Apperson Brothers as builders of the first side entrance to a car in the United States and notes their place in establishing a standard of automobile construction. The remark underscores historical significance in early American vehicle design.
Harry 8. Houpt of the American Locomotive Company predicted a record year for the motor industry. He praised the Boston show and noted higher priced cars gaining favor with strong February results and expectations for March. He said output is near capacity in Providence with orders for 1918 models and 1913 cars on road tests, citing interest in design and refinements.
The Metz 22 demonstrated to the Boston Consolidated Gas Company that one driver using Metz cars can cover a territory daily and finish two hours earlier than with street cars. Upkeep costs are low at one cent per mile, prompting officials to consider equipping traveling staff with Metz vehicles. George M. Wetherbee of Hollander Motor Co praises the result.
The robin's egg blue National booth roadster draws eyes as visitors explore the stairs to the basement. Local agent W H Stevens displays a four passenger torpedo and a five passenger touring car on 0 horsepower chassis with a 47 8 by 6 motor. New features include self starter double distributing magneto automatic tire pump heavier universal joints and driving axles. National holds the world road race record and attracts much attention.
Frank A. Witt of Detroit visits the Automobile Show as a Studebaker representative. The famed racer, known for E-M-F and Flanders cars, boosted sales talk and hosted dealers, while recalling wins at the Grand Prize course near Savannah and Indianapolis trials that set records.
Cyclone Burns signs to face Hansen the Danish heavyweight in a three match card opening night at the Grand Opera House next Monday. Dr Ben Roller is slated for a semi final with Americus and a Western fighter for the final. Manager Tuohey weighs several contenders for Americus and Roller as opening plans excite local wrestling fans.
Lawrence and Brockton of the New England league will meet in an exhibition game in Manchester New Hampshire on April 18.
The American Olympic committee adopts Swedish rules for trials boosting American chances in Sweden. Packey McFarland defeats One-Round Hogan as boxing interest shifts with amateur championships and a boxing drought in Boston. Hockey prospects at the Arena, and promoter George Tuohey eye Gotch in Boston draw local excitement.
Questions on swimming lessons in Boston area pools with instructor referrals at Cabot Street Pool and Brookline Pool. Boxing history notes on Fistic-Abe Attell and Tommy Murphy and New England amateur boxing championships entry details at Mechanics Building. Also coverage of St Patrick's Day athletic games, schoolboy events at Irvington Street Armory, and Johnson Flynn bout venue rumors.
Pembroke Finlayson, former Brooklyn Nat l league player, died in Brooklyn's Norwegian hospital of peritonitis at age 22. He strained himself playing last summer for Memphis and returned to illness, leaving a widow and two children. Born in South Carolina, he pitched for Brockton Rochester and Memphis after three years with the Brooklyns.
Amherst Intercolonials face the Ramblers of Amherst Nova Scotia at Boston Arena tonight in a pivotal hockey showdown. The Ramblers boast standout goalkeeper Neil Currie and captain Ed MacLean, while the Intercolonials debut a new lineup confident they can top any hockey squad.
Chicago March 6 President Johnson of the American Baseball League announced renewals and releases. Releases move players among teams including Hovlik to Wichita and Street to Kansas City. Contracts list numerous names with Detroit Washington Philadelphia and other clubs.
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