60 000 At Auto Show in Boston Draws Record Crowd
A Boston auto show drew about 60 000 on opening night and over 200 000 across the run, with Mayors Day and Governors Day events. Mayors from New England attended, while plans to organize a New England Automobile Dealers Association were discussed. A 600-person Round-Up banquet closed the day at Gopley Plaza.
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Gainor
Providence
Campbell
Quincy
State House
Walsh
John D. Snyder
Long Island Association
J. H. Johnson
Congress
Dealers’ Association
J. W. Bowman
Motor Show
Rhode Island
Clark
Rhode Island Dealers’ Association
MacAlman
Gopley Plaza
Record Attendance Figures Start at Forty Five Thousand
The report notes an attendance figure beginning at 45,000, marking a strong turnout. Specific event details and higher totals are not disclosed in the accessible text.
Chevrolet Four-Ninety Makes Record Boston Run
The Chevrolet four-ninety, shown in Boston for the first time, completed a 248 mile test from New York to Boston in just over nine hours. George Jessop drove, racing briefly with the Merchants' Limited near New Rochelle, despite snow and mud on the route.
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George Jessop
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57Th Street
11Th Avenue
New York
Broadway
New Rochelle
Springfield
Mitchell cars draw praise at Boston show with high value appeal
O C Friend of Mitchell outlines strong retail success at the Boston exhibit noting 10 cars sold, including a light six praised for economy and power. He touts quality, service, and a distinctive Peerless limousine with amassed features and exclusive color for a year.
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Boston
O. C. Friend
Mitchell Company
Mitchell
Mr. Lucas
G. E. Doherty
Bay State Road
KisselKar models excite Boston Auto Show crowd
George Lawrence of the Kisselbar New England branch reports strong interest in KisselKar designs at the Boston Auto Show. He touts the KisselKar 36four and 42-six as top values with a detachable sedan top, claiming rapid conversion and low labor needs. He notes 15 Kisselbars sold at retail at the show so far, with two days remaining.
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George Lawrence
Kisselbar New England
Boston
Peerless Feature Car is Purchased by Beacon Motor
J. L. Snow, general manager of the Beacon Motor Car Company, notes the value of original auto body design. He recalls building their Panama exposition car with a specific aim in mind for a Peerless model.
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Peerless
J. L. Snow
Beacon Motor Car Company
Pride in Appearance Is National Aim for Cars
A. T. Hart, Boston National distributor, says the style element cannot be divorced from quality motor cars today. He notes pleasure from owning top cars comes from appearance and atmosphere of goodness, and that cars must be good form on four wheels with near perfect machinery beneath the surface.
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A. T. Hart
Boston
Chase executives boost Chase trucks at New England show
A. M. Chase president of the Chase Motor Truck Co with H. T. Boulden and A. W. Flinn are in town for the auto show week assisting Boston branch manager Albert Holly. Business at the show and rising Chase use in New England pleases officials as plans for a bigger campaign take shape.
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Chase Motor Truck Company
Syracuse
H. T. Boulden
Chase
A. W. Flinn
J. B. Tucker Company
Chase Trucks
Boston
Providence
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Ree
Narragansett Pier
Albert 8. Holly
Mechanics’ Building
Holly
New England
Walter White Talks More Big Business
Walter C. White vice-president and sales manager of The White Company says heavy motor truck investments reflect optimism in business. He notes trucks are a mirror of trade conditions and active buyers are high standing firms preparing for a come back in the near future.
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Walter C. White
White Company
White
Mr. White
Autocar Man Says Autocar Prospects Bright at 1915 Show
H M Coale sales manager of the Autocar Company of Ardmore Penn says the 1915 motor truck market is in bright prospects. He notes January and February domestic sales set records and over 600 Autocars are in service in Boston, with factory capacity near limit and full employment.
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H. M. Coale
Autocar Company
Ardmore
Penn
Coale
Boston
Boston Post
Mr. Coale
Autocar Comgny
Baker Co Official Discusses Service Standards
William C. Barry Jr of Baker Motor Sales argues that customers deserve prompt service and reliable trucks. He cites three factors for success: quality materials and construction, prudent purchaser choice with a capable driver, and the agent’s integrity in honoring guarantees.
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William C. Barry, Jr
Baker Motor Sales Company
Studebaker Dealers Hear Benson at Boston Luncheon
E. R. Benson vice president in charge of sales of Studebaker presided over a luncheon for New England Studebaker dealers at the Lenox Hotel. The event, part of the Studebaker convention linked to the Automobile Show, featured Benson's keynote remarks introduced by Boston branch manager G. N. Jordan.
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Studebaker
E. R. Benson
Studebaker Corporation
Lenox Hotel
Benson
G. N. Jordan
Boston
Opti
Metz Cars Demand Exceeds Production Plans at Waltham Plant
Metz Company of Waltham projects 20 000 autos this season but demand already outstrips that target after strong showings at New York Chicago and Boston. The Gore street plant expansion adds 160 000 square feet and new facilities accelerate output. The firm employs 1500 workers plus 100 office staff, and showcases chrome-Vanadium components with a quiet transmission and new roadster model.
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Metz Company
Waltham
New York
Chicago
Boston
Schwartz
Gore Street
Crescent Park
Metz
United States
Cole President Sees Booth Busy at Show
J. J. Cole president of the Cole Motor Car Company and W. L. Colt head of Colt-Stratton Eastern distributors report strong show sales. Six Cole units were booked as visitors praise the eight cylinder power plant’s accessibility and reliability.
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J. J. Cole
Cole Motor Car Company
W. L. Colt
Colt-Stratton Company
Cole
Farrell Denies Approval of Atlantic League Schedule
Secretary John H. Farrell of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues denied approving a proposed Atlantic league schedule. The plan called for a divided season with games limited to Saturdays Sundays and holidays.
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N. Y
John H. Farrell
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
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