New Field Opened in Vehicles At Mechanics Building Show
A Mechanics Building display showcases Waverley electric trucks by J. W. Bowman Company including a 600 pound wagon and a 1200 to 1500 pound electric closed wagon. Boston deliveries already ordered with plans for further orders and growth in electric delivery use. Peerless trucks highlighted with a four cylinder long stroke motor, 25 gallon carbureted tank, and multiple wheel bases up to 174 inches.
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J. W. Bowman Company
Mechanics
Waverley
Fileischmann Company
New York
Bowman
Boston
Growth of motor trucks expands Boston business opportunities
The transit of motor vehicles is highlighted as a future boom for manufacturers agents and operators in Boston and New England. The piece notes expectations of new dealership networks, increased real estate demand for showrooms and service centers and a shift for horse teams to motor truck operation with training at firm service departments. It cites cost savings and efficiency from motor driven hose and chemical wagons in Chicago and Indianapolis while stressing practical, simple instruction for teamsters transitioning to gasoline trucks.
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Westinghouse
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co
Boston
Mechanics’ Building
New England
Will H. Brown
Mass Motor Truck Company
Chicago
Indianapolis
English coach body on GM exhibit captivates New York show
The GM Truck exhibit at Mechanics' Building showcases an English coach body bus with electric power. It seats 12, reaches 12 mph, and, with Edison batteries, travels 45 miles per charge. Hotel Oregon in Portland uses four similar chassis, praising GM's service.
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General Motors Truck Company
Mechanics’ Building
New York
Oregon
Portland
Ore
Philadelphia
Alco
Adams Express Comany
United States Express Company
Columbus 5300
Vestibule cab on Garford trucks
The Garford five ton truck line features a vestibule cab noted as original by Willys Garford officials. The enclosed arrangement with glass front and side curtains protects the driver from rain snow or wind and front lamps are built into the cab to reduce vibration and breakage danger.
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Garford
Willys-Garford
All-Steel Body On Alco Motor Truck
All steel bodies on motor trucks debut at the Alco booth in Boston with a two ton brewery service vehicle. The design mirrors steel railway coaches for longer life and safety without extra weight. George H. Hudson notes the shift from wood to steel echoes locomotive construction.
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Boston
Alco Booth
George H. Hudson
American pair Root and Hill win six day Brussels race
The American team of Root and Hill won by one length, covering 38651 kilometres. The Belgian squad was second and another American pair Collins and Drobach finished third.
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Root
Hill
Brussels
Collins
Drobach
World Champs Lose In San Antonio Showdown
San Antonio Texas league club defeated a visiting team of Philadelphia players 9 to 7 as Plank Krause and Coombs pitched for the visitors.
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San Antonio
Texas
Plank
Krause
Coombs
Bessemer Show Highlights Self Starter Truck
I M Lewis treasurer and GM of Bessemer Motor Truck Co Grove City Penn displays a one ton truck with a self starter at Mechanics Building show. He plans a Boston branch citing strong business prospects. He touts refined design and workmanship with nickel steel gears axles spindles and a long stroke motor and center control for easy exit.
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I. M. Lewis
Bessemer Motor Truck Company
Grove City
Penn
Mechanics’ Building
Lewis
Boston
Mr. Lewis
Bessemer
Drive features motor and transmission details for 2 percent-horsepower truck
The description notes a cast en bloc 884 inch bore and 614 inch stroke engine with a Bosch dual system magneto and a three speed forward one reverse selective transmission. Wheel base measures 107 inches and the truck offers various body configurations to suit individual needs.
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Bosch
St Lee's Defeated by West Hudson in Newark Match
The St. Lee's Association football team of St. Louis, champions of the middle west, were beaten 8 to 2 by local West Hudson players in Newark. The locals secured the winning goal through brilliant passing. West Hudson will meet Howard and Bullough of Pawtucket in New York City on Wednesday.
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Newark
N. J
St. Lee’s Association
St. Louis
Middle West
West Hudson
Brillant
Howard and Bullough
Pawtucket
R. I
New York City
Alger to Fight Brooks Tomorrow in Manchester
George Alger of Cambridge, famed for stopping several boxers in New York and drawing with Tommy Maloney, will meet his old rival Terry Brooks tomorrow night in Manchester under Unity Club auspices.
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George Alger
Cambridge
New York
Tommy Maloney
West Side
Terry Brooks
Manchester
Unity Club
Austin Club Falls 8–0 to Philadelphia American
The Austin Texas league club was defeated by the Philadelphia American team with a final score of 8 to 0 in a today game played in Austin.
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Austin
Texas
Fourth 10-Mile Handicap Run Set for April 6
The Cathedral Y M C A hosts the fourth annual 10 mile handicap cross country event on April 6 with a likely large field from local and suburban distance runners. A time prize adds to seven trophies as entries close April 3 with John J. Magee at 7% Union Park Street Boston.
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Cathedral Y. M. C. A
Danion Park Street
Harrison Avenue
Columbia Road
Blue Hill Avenue
Morton Street
John J. Magee
Union Park Street
Boston
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Autocar Company
Ardmore, Pa
Beacon St
19Th Street
Swinehart Cellular
Swinehart
Swinehart Tire & Rubber Company
B. B
Boylston St
Peerless Trucks
Peerless
Fire Department Service
rWarpen’ Bros
Mack and Saurer
Saurer
Mack
Company International
Fili
Ation
Pleasant Streee
Pany
Garford Trucks
Association Football
ALGER
Cathedral Y M. C. A
Alco Motor Trucks
American Locomobile Company
Charles Riverein
Providence
R. L
Harold Lee Berry
Middle Street
F. J. McCaw Co
Washington St
Springfield
Mass
Cony. Valley Transfer & Express Co
Bridgeport
E. M. Jennings Co
Fairfield Av
Hartford, Ct
Buick Gara Co
Main Street
Pittsfield
A. V. Phillips, Elec, & Machine Wks
Jeon
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