Gluttons for Work Show Off Krebs Trucks
Two Krebs trucks in the Mechanics' building basement draw praise from visitors. Oakland Motor Company of New England manager Sands reports favorable letters from owners, noting Krebs trucks meet every obstacle and perform well. The two ton and five ton models feature a Krebs governor to limit speed and protect engine and transmission, with automatic extra power on hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Building
Sands
Oakland Motor Company
New England
Clark heads new White department in municipal sales
J. S. Hathaway, New England manager of the White company, announces Charles A. Clark as head of a new department overseeing truck sales to municipalities. Clark, a transportation expert, joined White on March 1 and will focus entirely on the municipal field with seven years in big eastern city sales and strong ties to officials, road contractors, and utilities. He arrives from Providence and is well known to Boston businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Hathaway
New England
White Company
Charles A. Clark
Clark
Boston
Providence
Chalmers Exhibits Canary Yellow Car at Boston Show
At the Boston Automobile Show in Mechanics building Frank Allen, manager of Chalmers Motor Company of New England, displays a Canary yellow seven passenger touring car with black trimming and wire wheels plus a black patent leather Victoria top. The exhibit uniquely appeals to women observers.
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Boston
Chalmers
Mechanics' Building
Frank Allen
Chalmers Motor Company
New England
Lavender two passenger roadster by Chalmers Company
Motorist shows a snappy two seat roadster in lavender with matching seat covers. The Chalmers Company also presents all standard models including five and seven passenger touring cars town car limousine and touring sedan in its lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motorist
Chalmers
Fenway Auto Show Attracts Large Crowds
Crowds flock to the Fenway Auto building on Brookline avenue opposite Fenway Park this week to view exhibits from New England Velie Company Stegeman Six Truck Company Hill Smith Metal Goods Abbot Downing Concord truck and Mohawk Rubber Company Mohawk tires. Visitors praise the close study of models and decorations without distractions.
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Fenway Auto
Brookline Avenue
Fenway Park
Boylston Street
Kenmore Street
New England Velie Company
Stegeman Six Truck Company
New England
Hill-Smith Metal Goods Company
Abbot & Downing Company
Concord
N. H
Mohawk Rubber Company
After Noon Tea Sketches by W E Hill Unveiled
A full page feature previews W E Hill's inimitable true to life sketches in the upcoming Sunday Post. Readers will meet a cast of ordinary folks in humorous, keenly observed vignettes set around genteel afternoon tea gatherings.
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W. E. Hill
Sunday Post
FIGHT STOPPED BY WARSHIPS IN CUBA
In Oriente province Cuba a battle between government and rebel forces was averted by U S warships in Santiago harbor. The statement came from Dr Orestes Ferrara speaker of the Cuban House and Liberal party representative, citing cable messages from Colonel Rigoberto Fernandez commander of the rebels.
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New York
Oriente
Cuba
United States
Santiago
Orestes Ferrara
House of Representatives
Liberal Party
Ferrara
Rigoberto Fernandez
Mack Says Latest Is His Best Truck at Show
Mitchell Smith Inc displays Detroit batteries and Gray & Davis start ing and lighting systems for Ford cars at the exhibit on Commonwealth Avenue. The center balcony throng features their products with emphasis on service, durability, and light weight. William C. Mack declares his Metropolitan three quarter to one ton truck the best he has built in 20 years, at the Horticultural Hall show with General Sales Manager L F Bond. They seek an New England distributor and anticipate further dealer talks this week.
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MITCHELL @ SMITH
Mitchell & Smith, Inc
Commonwealth Avenue
Detroit
Gray & Davis
Ford
William C. Mack
Metropolitan Motors
Horticultural Hall
Mack
Willys-Overland Display Showcases Willys-Knight Eight
Connell & McKone Company exhibits in Mechanics' building feature a polished Willys-Knight eight chassis to reveal the mechanism. The Willys-Overland Company sold over 12,000 Knight four models in its first year and now markets two sleeve valve engines, the four and the eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willys-Overland
Connell & McKone Company
Mechanics
Willys-Overland Company
Willys-Knight
Knight
Metz Show Stuns With Two New Cars and Metz Twins
Roscoe A. Pickens, Metz Automobile Co. Wal tham, is torn between two novelties at the Automobile Show. A touring car with Victoria top sits on a stage with an electric fountain and woodland backdrop. Also drawing attention are 15 young ladies led by the Metz Twins, famed since the Glidden tour, who help explain the Metz roadster and touring car features while driving sales.
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Metz
Roscoe A. Pickens
Metz Automobile Company
Waltham
Concord Patriots' Day athletics mark busy April slate
Historic Concord plans a lively Patriots Day on April 19 with two baseball games a track meet golf and more. Concord High School faces Mechanic Arts High School of Boston on the Concord playground in the afternoon while Middlesex School meets Volkmann School of Boston at North Concord. The Concord Country Club opens its golf season.
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Concord
Concord High School
Mechanic Arts High School
Boston
Middlesex School
Volkmann School of
North Concord
Concord Country Club
Brinkham New St. Louis Head
Ben G. Brinkham elected president of the St. Louis Nationals as part of J. C. Jones reorganizing plan. Jones has paid $25,000 to Mrs. Helen Britten, principal owner, toward a syndicate to buy the club for $350,000. J. C. Reid named vice-president and W. C. Anderson secretary. Directors will include the officers, Jones, and Lon Hocker.
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ST. Louis
Ben G. Brinkham
St. Louis Nationals
J. C. Jones
Helen Britten
J. C. Reid
W. C. Anderson
Lon Hocker
Britten
Packard Exhibit Draws Crowds at Auto Show
Packard maintains its long tradition at the Automobile Show with Alvan T Fuller presenting on the Grand Hall stage in Mechanics Building. Since 1902, Packard has showcased every model with a team of salesmen detailing their features as crowds visit the exhibit daily.
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Chicago
Denver
Bay State
Congress
Packard
Alvan T. Fuller
Grand Hall
Mechanics’ Building
Hawley Favored as Dartmouth Gridiron Coach
Jesse Hawley former Iowa coach and 1908 Dartmouth star is recommended for the Dartmouth gridiron post by the Middle West Alumni Association. He left Iowa last year to focus on Chicago bank interests. The vacancy follows Frank Cavanaugh's resignation.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Jesse Hawley
Iowa
Dartmouth
Middle West Alumni Association
Hanover College
Hawley
Yale
Andover
Chicago
Frank Cavanaugh
Luncheon today to Mitchell dealers in Mitchell cars
Officials of Mitchell Motors Company will be principal speakers at a luncheon of New England dealers in Mitchell cars at Copley Plaza today. President Otis C. Friend and Sales Manager John Tavish will attend. Fred H. Lucas of Pope Hartford Company Boston runs the arrangements.
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Mitchell Motors Company
New England
Mitchell Cars
Copley Plaza
Otis C. Friend
John Tavish
Fred H. Lucas
Pope-Hartford Company
Boston
Mitchell
Paul Revere Hall
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Remy Ignition
Willard
Azle
U. S. Waite CO
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Back Bay
Grant Motor Car Corporation
Cleveland, Ohio
Lied
Cai
Apperson
Shauck & Macmurray CO
N. E. Distributers
Ser
Apperson Bros. Automobile Co
Kokomo, Ind
Concord Sports
Mien
Inter-State Boston Co
Massachusetts Ave
The
Fulton
Sommebee
Epee
McLon
Otor RU K Co
Commonwealth Ave
Renee Brighton Ave
Mass
Cardinals
Middle West
Mitchell Dealers
Boston Post
Booth
Bromfield St
Sianlobuteor
Studebaker
Studebaker Worth
Studenbaker
South Bend, Ind
Mich
Walkerville, Ont
N. E
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Main Street
Worcester
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