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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1912
Page
8
Officials from New England fire departments and town officials toured the Boston commercial motor vehicle show as horse drawn engines showcased rapid response. Editors highlight the cost savings and speed of auto fire engines proven by New York tests and a notable Equitable building fire demonstration.
Day Baker of the General Vehicle Company and treasurer of the Boston Commercial Motor Vehicle Association says trucks are surging into Boston business life. He notes strong demand for trackless electric trucks as the city embraces modern transportation, predicting sales will boost trackless transit across New England.
Barrett Manufacturing Company signs for four more Alco trucks bringing their total to eleven across the last month. The five and six and a half ton models service Barrett offices with two already in operation in Boston and two in New York. One unit hauls 1000 gallons of tar via from reservoirs to road treatment sites around Boston.
Frank Wentworth, New England distributor for Garford cars, explains that Garford transmissions differ in naming and reality. He notes some gears clash and others are noiseless, while Willys-Garford Sales Company touts a four speed unit made with care and claims no need to pass through intermediate speeds when shifting.
Groh, a recruit of McGraw at Marlin Springs, has made a strong impression on Muggsy. The report notes Groh’s evident impact and familiarity in the scene.
Fremont Ohio maker Lauth Juergens shows two and three ton trucks with one and five ton models and custom six to ten ton options. Boston merchants praise the trucks as H S Diller boasts a strong East campaign. The firm highlights robust bodies built in a complete factory to last under full load with quality materials and skilled wooden art craft.
The Boston truck show features Whitton Gilmore and two Federal exhibits, a model D long wheelbase chassis and model C short wheelbase with body. The Federal one ton truck is claimed to set the final standard price and impressed judges by its performance in the Chicago Detroit Chicago Glidden tour, finishing a 1500 mile run in 11 days and winning the grand trophy. The Federal is noted for strength durability speed and cost reduction as a continuing benchmark for American business.
George L. Sullivan former Boston traveling Alco rep arrived after an 11000 mile West and South trip. He reports favorable conditions for rapid adoption of motor trucks this year and says leading businessmen along the route are open minded toward using trucks to cut delivery costs and gain new business through prompt service.
The International Motor Company showcases Mack Saurer and Hewitt trucks noting the Saurer and Mack models as the oldest in service. It cites the 1894 Saurer experimental truck from Arbon Switzerland and a 1900 Mack bus now a freight carrier after decades of use from Brooklyn to Tucson.
Patrick Cronin known as Zip, a Cambridge long distance swimmer, pleaded guilty to larceny in Cambridge Superior Court and received a one year term at the House of Correction from Judge McLaughlin.
The Sunday religious listing notes sermons and services across multiple churches. Adventist services on War ren street and Putnam street Som erville feature evangelistic series by Currie and Parquette beginning March 19. Baptist churches on Warren Avenue and Dudley Street present morning and evening sermons, choir and Bible school, with topics ranging from The Worlds Unrest to An Unanswerable Question.
A dense notice lists multiple spiritualist events in Malden and Boston including Louise Hall at 138 Pleasant Street, Mrs Louise D Francis president, free class 2:30 p m and 3:30 p m conference by J F Litchman. Evening services feature Mr and Mrs Litchman with reports from the season. Also listed are Unity Church Jordan Hall Boston First Spiritualist Church 514 Tremont St Cambridge Hull and many other meetings led by various mediums with times from morning to evening and invitations to participate.
The First Church of Christ Scientist Boston lists Sunday services at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m in Falmouth Norway and St Paul streets with the lesson subject Substance Sunday school at 10 45 a m Testimonial meeting held Wednesdays at 7 30 p m
Sunday religious schedule notes sermons at multiple Boston churches. Rev. A Z Conrad leads Park Street Congregational with morning light and evening talks. Other churches list pastors, sermon topics, services, and special music across Tremont, Columbus, and Roxbury areas.
The Rev. James Harry Holden, pastor, leads vespers at 5 with a brief address titled The Christian Husband and Father. Music by the Regent Male Quartet Arthur Willis Joseph Vian John Smallman Dr. George R. Clark. Worship invitation extended.
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