Colored wigs headline at Boston Auto Show Society Night
A record crowd at Mechanics Building for the Boston auto show featured a colorful display of colored wigs among society attendees. Governor Walsh toured exhibits and praised the show's impact while a New England Cyclecar Club formed with officers at the Oxford Hotel. Attendance nears 50 000 with strong car sales and a potential show record for 1914.
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Mechanics
Chester S. Campbell
New England
New
H. Ross Maddocks
C. F. Fischer
C. 8. Roberts
A. E. Kenney
F. J. Tyler
J. F. Richards
F. F. Corlew
A. C. Foffe
J. B. Green
Oxford
Boston
First Oakland Big Six Car Bought by Rob ert Edeson
The 1914 Oakland Big Six debuted at the New York Auto Show and actor Robert Edeson purchased the demonstrator on the spot. The green long wheel base vehicle was nicknamed the Long Green by his wife Mrs. Edeson and has been known by that name since.
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New York
Robert Edeson
Fine Feathers” Company
Notables at the Auto Show Spotlight Boston Figures
R G Neighbor and H D Caldwell of Hupmobile arrive as Hupmobile and Trumbull Cyclecar figures, including Arthur Young and C E Gage, tout the show. Banter from Walter Brady and a Chalmers display features Fred Ertz, Gilmore, and other New England auto personalities amid dealer agency deals and rising cyclecar orders.
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R. G. Neighbor
Hupmobile Company
H. D. Caldwell
H. Ross Maddocks
Arthur Young
Harvard
Trumbull Cyclecar Company
Cc. E. Gage
Boston English High School
Trumbull
Walter Brady
Studebaker
Lenox
Walter
Copley Plaza
George de Rombeg
George D. Berry
Chester I. Campbell
Joseph E. Greene
Purchase Street
Boston
New
R. B. Benson
Studebaker Motor Company
Detroit
Dc. J. Fischer
Cambridge
LaVigne Cyclecar
J. P. LaVigne
Frank Witt
E. H. Buffum
Laconia
N. H
New Hampshire
Frank Corlew
Frank
Mechanics’ Building
Exhibition
Chalmers
Fred Ertz
Ertz
E. A. Gilmore
Gil
New England
Gilmore
New England States
E. P. Blake
W. EF. McGill
International Cyclecar Company
Sally
C. A. Folger
Victor Huden
A. E. Kenney
Mercury Cyclecar
W. J. Marshall
Mitchell car line keeps distinctive design at Lawrence and Stanley
The Mitchell exhibit at the auto show features three chassis models a four cylinder 4.25 by 4.5 inch with 2 4 and 5 seat bodies a six with 4.25 by 6 inch motor wheelbase 182 inches and seven passenger big six with 4.26 by 7 inch motor and 144 inch wheelbase all sharing T head engines and European design adjustments for American roads and practice.
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Lawrence & Stanley
Mitchell
New Clutches and Design Upgrades For White Car Models
White motor models introduce a single plate oil clutch replacing the leather-faced cone clutch praised for its smoothness. A new water passage design and larger honeycomb radiators enhance cooling. The 1940 White wheelbase grows from 120 to 124 inches and the motor stroke increases from 53.4 to 63.8 inches, keeping a 1.5 to 1 ratio with bore.
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J. S. Hathaway
Low-Priced Briscoe A Show Feature
Among the low-priced five passenger touring cars at the auto show the Briscoe model attracts attention. Manufactured by Briscoe Motor Company of Jack Mich with Charles Motor Company as local distributor. Features include a 31 5x5 1 8 inch four cylinder en bloc motor and leather-faced cone clutch.
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Briscoe
Briscoe Motor Company
Jack- Mich
Charles Motor Company
Hyatt
Son
Franklin Has But One Chassis Type
The Franklin Company confines their chassis models to one type due to the popularity of the Franklin Little Six. At the auto show this year four complete Franklin cars embody the one chassis model. The Franklin 6-30 features left steering and center control with a clear running board area and a tool box between board and sill. The hood has a slight rounding and the engine uses a direct cooled motor with a compensating valve action. Above the deck engine parts are nickel plated while below are black enamel except for aluminum parts.
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Franklin Company
Franklin
Kissel Kar exhibits draw crowd at auto show
Two Kissel Kar models including a four cylinder and a six cylinder are shown by New England branch manager Raroh Ketchum. Foredoors removed let front-seat occupants enter via rear doors drawing attention. Models feature left drive centre control electric lighting four speed gearset with direct drive and diverse mechanical details.
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Raroh Ketchum
New England
New Krit Car Body Designs Highlight Modern Styling
Krit Motor Car Company展示在 F A Dutton 公司展出的新 Krit 四缸底盘车型，主打 ultra streamlined 造型与全新车身线条。新前罩斜顶圆顶，斜格栅与流畅车顶衔接，前灯改为与仪表台开关连动的双亮度设计。与之配套的还有10加仑仿罩油箱替代座下旧结构，油箱另设两加仑备用。
Salon-Sedan Shines At Auto Show As Peerless Highlight
The Peerless Salon-Sedan draws attention as a standout at the auto show. Described as a compact semi-streamlined body with one left side door and a luxurious interior, it debuts as the successor to last year’s Colonial Brougham. The 48-Six chassis is black, with interior tones of dark mahogany ivory and green, and premium fittings including wool tapestry upholstery and English Axminster carpet.
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Axminster
Light Six Popular Chevrolet Feature at Flint Auto Show
At the Flint Michigan Chevrolet exhibit a new light six cylinder touring car draws crowds. Manager W C Sills explains the L type engine with 85 16 by 51 4 inch cylinders and enclosed valves. The six features an electric self starter mohair top curtains boot clear wind shield 112 inch wheel base and 34 by 4 tires. It complements the Baby Grand and Royal Mail roadster in the lineup.
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Chevrolet Motor Company
Flint
Mich
W. C. Sills
Chevrolet
Cole Six Cylinder Roadster Draws Large Crowds at Show
The Cole exhibit in the main hall displays a battleship gray six cylinder roadster with Spanish leather upholstery and nickel trimmings. It features wire wheels an extra rear wheel and a long 136 inch wheel base ideal for speed and comfort.
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Cole
Chandler Light Six A Show Feature At Boston Auto Show
Chandler Light Six highlighted by Chandler Motor Car Co New England led by President R B Nettleson and VP George Crittenden at the Boston Auto Show. Since July 1913 the model has sold well with 200 units monthly shipped from the Cleveland factory. The car’s high speed long stroke motor powers hills and speeds from three to 55 mph without shifting. Weighs under 8000 pounds full equipped and delivers 16 miles per gallon of gasoline and 400 to 700 miles per gallon of oil.
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Boston
Chandler Motor Car Company
New England
R. B. Nettleson
George Crittenden
Chandler
Lozier Company
Chandier Company
Cleveland
Nettleson
Four New Stearns Shown by MacAlman Exhibit
Stearns-Knight displays at Mechanics' building feature four new cars as additions to a nine body lineup on four or six cylinder chassis. The Cleveland firm offers 18 models including three four five six and seven passenger open cars and four closed types limousine landaulet coupe and sedan. The new closed bodies are the year’s addition and join the first exhibit showing Stearns quality and design.
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Krit Motor Car Company
Detroit
F. A. Dutton, Motor Car Company
Huntington Avenue
Krit
Stearns-Knight
Mechanics’ Building
John J. MacAlman
Automobile Dealers’ Association
Cleveland Company
Stearns
Six Apperson Car Chasses Displayed at Auto Show
Apperson Brothers of Kokomo Indiana showcase six chassis models at the auto show. Four are six cylinder with left drive and center control, transitioning from T-head to block-cast L-head cylinders. Models include the 6-45 with 38.4 by 61.2 inch cylinders on a 120 inch wheelbase, with 36 by 4 and 37 by 41/2 tires. The four cylinder roadster uses 24 by 4 tires, with 36 by 4 for tourist bodies and offers coupe and sedan variants. Varnerin & Paddon of 1926 Columbus Avenue are distributors.
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Chasses
Apperson
Apperson Brothers
Kokomo
Ind
Varnerin & Paddon
Columbus Avenue
Baltimore Fedl Off to Southern Pines for Training
The local Federal League team led by Manager Otto Knabe leaves Baltimore for Southern Pines North Carolina to train for the upcoming season.
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Baltimore
Otto Knabe
Southern Pines
N. C
Boston Gazers See Moon Eclipse in Clear Sky
Thousands of spectators in Greater Boston watched the near total lunar eclipse as the sun earth and moon lined up with the earth between the sun and moon. Clear skies marked the viewing, providing an unobstructed sight of the event.
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Greater
Boston
Moon Eclipse Observed by Harvard Scientists and Public
Harvard astronomers discussed the last lunar eclipse visible at this latitude until 1916 noting limited new learning from moon studies. Photographs were taken as routine, while public fascination drew groups citywide to moonlight views. The eclipse times spanned penumbra and umbra from 8:40 to 1:45, with color shifts to gray and copper and peak brightness at 11:13.
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Harvard Observatory
Harvard
Umbra
Hawkins Street Home inquiry finds lodger treatment claims unproven
A sub committee of the Overseers of the Poor visited Hawkins Street Home and examined staff handling of about 100 applicants. Two ministers disguised as down-and-outs had alleged inhuman treatment, but the committee said the claims were not borne out.
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Hawkins Street
Boston University School of Theology
Investigation reports praise but notes minor changes at Wayfarers Lodge
Dr. Miles Martin and John H. Fitzpatrick led a three hour inspection of Wayfarers Lodge premises with Dr. Robert Harney guiding. They commended conditions, suggested delaying wake time to 5:30 and switching bed layouts, and denied broader reports of cursing or rough treatment.
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Miles Martin
John H. Fitzpatrick
Wayfarers’ Lodge
Board of Overseers
Robert Harney
Post
Fitzpatrick
Lester
Bigler
B. UW
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J. F. MacAlman
Boston Auto
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Commonwealth
Cyclecar Club
Oakland
BIG Six
Master
Sixes
Mechanics Hall
Fewhitten
Lynn
C. E. Whitten
Lowell
Chalmers Motor Company of
Lawrence and Haverhill
Smith Motor Car Company
Knox Automobile CO
Springfield, Mass
Boylston Street
Cadillac
Adamson
Hissel Kar
Big Cole
Keeton
Europe
America
Vn 5
Doanco
Michigan
Massachusetts
Pete
Chandler Light Six
MacAlman
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