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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1915
Page
11
Governor Walsh and his military staff toured the Mechanics building during Governor's Day as throngs pressed in, forcing doors closed for about thirty minutes while more than 3000 people waited outside before the exhibition halls reopened.
Governor Walsh appears at the Boston automobile show as doors reopen to a throng at least equal to 50 000. He mingles with exhibitors and salesmen, praising the record crowd and the event as a credit to the city and Commonwealth. Officials expect a final, strong closing day sales total.
Official New England League schedule for the 1915 to 1918 seasons notes dates and times for SP. M. games and events listed for February 26. The brief entry outlines matchups and venue references common to early 20th century baseball scheduling.
Joseph S. Donovan, Studebaker distributor, praises James G. Heaslein as directing genius of both engineering and manufacturing at Studebaker. Heaslein, vice president, oversees designing and the production of 50,000 cars yearly and helped launch the 1915 fix with lighter, faster, safer construction and lower upkeep.
The Judkins semi convert landaulet by Peerless drew a large audience at Mechanics' Building. Attendees included automobile users and body builders who praised its all season use. The design allows large side windows and quick conversion from closed to open body in under a minute.
The Saxon Motor Company launches a double check plan with expert inspectors at plants supplying Saxon parts to ensure quality. The program adds on site verification beyond the factory inspection in Detroit to maintain high workmanship.
The Saxon Company adopts an advanced plan at high cost to ensure materials meet exact specifications and prevent construction errors. The initiative aims to eliminate inferior materials and pay for itself through reduced risk and improved results.
Harry Fosdick of Hupmobile predicts the 1915 Boston show will rank as a peak in New England, noting opening day crowds and strong exhibitor sales. He says New England proves a key auto field and that recent contracts will keep U.S. factories busy for months.
Milburn of Memphis defeated R. M. Lord of Philadelphia 400 to 820 in the afternoon match of the National Amateur billiards tournament. Milburn posted averages of 722 64 29 while Lord had 62 53 34.
C B Vorhiss of the Oakland Motor Company argues designers must study operating conditions and user needs. He stresses collaborating with body designers on style and materials to suit city merchants, farmers, and drivers under varying weather.
The Chase Motor Truck Company of Syracuse New York voted unanimously to stop accepting any future business for motor trucks intended for delivery to nations at war. General sales manager H T Boulden explained the move as protecting domestic sales and avoiding supplying equipment to any country engaged in conflict.
Dort Motor Car Company official John D. Mansfield explains the goal is a thoroughly good substantial car at a reasonable price. The firm avoids ultra cheap builds that compromise materials while keeping the model affordable for the general public.
Friday night at Mechanics Hall the Automobile Show drew comment as 29 Gray and Davis typists toured booths. The group, entertained by their employers, visited the Mitchell and Smith exhibit and showed interest in Ford starting lighting.
Commerce high school overwhelmed Dorchester High 60 to 28 in a mid afternoon track dual at Commerce gym. Dorchester’s Sullivan won the 1000 yard run, while Duffie and Davis starred for Commerce in sprints and hurdles. Events: 800 yard, 600 yard, 1000 yard, high jump, shot put, hurdles exhibition, standing jumps, with multiple places listed for each.
Frank B. Stearns president of the F B Stearns Company maker of Stearns motor cars expresses strong optimism for business in the next six to eight months. He cites extensive contact with conditions across Tennessee Mississippi Louisiana Missouri Kansas Nebraska Iowa Wisconsin and Minnesota and notes a field audit by a representative compiling figures from mercantile heads and exchanges.
Last spring the Kissel Kar introduced a touring tonneau with no front-seat doors and a two-door entry to a single compartment. The design allows a detachable sedan top unveiled last August. George H. Lawrence of the New England Kissel Kar branch notes the feature as a leading innovation this year.
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