Big Attendance at Truck Show Draws Buyers
A large crowd attended the commercial vehicle show at Mechanics Building yesterday. Prospective buyers explored delivery wagons, medium and heavy trucks, and chassis with body options. Dealers report sales outpacing last year as engineers and capitalists push into the growing motor wagon industry. Attendance from officials across New England rose, with many new trucks showcased by major manufacturers. The exhibition runs through Wednesday with daily viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiye
Mechanics’ Building
New England
Federal Feature Highlights Fast Fire Hose and Chemical Truck
A Detroit firm showcases a new Federal fire wagon with 22 mph top speed, one ton capacity, 144 inch wheels, and 30 horsepower. It carries 1000 feet of hose, a three gallon chemical tank, multiple extinguishers, a hose basket, ladders, hooks, and firefighting gear across the body for rapid response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Motor Truck Company
Detroit
Federal
Kelly Truck Impresses Fire Chiefs Officials Near Boston
The Kelly truck frame earns praise from visiting fire chiefs and local police and fire department officials. Leaders cite the frame flexibility as boosting durability, enabling a lighter truck with greater speed and loading efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Kelly Exhibit Draws Visitors to Boston Motor Show
Visitors flocked to the Kelly exhibit as EH S Kelly president of the Kelly Springfield Motor Truck Co in Springfield Ohio stated the motor truck show is shaping up as the best ever held in Boston at the Mechanics building yesterday.
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Kelly
Boston
EH. S. Kelly
Kelly-Springfield Motor Truck Company
Springfield
Ohio
Mechanics’ Building
GMC
Mechanics
Goodyear Says Several Tire Types Best for Trucks
C W Martin Jr of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company says no single tire fits all commercial needs. He explains the firm offers multiple tire types so truck owners can select the one best suited to their vehicle and the roads used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Martin, Jr
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Akron
ALCO Names Sales Managers for Automobile Division
Arthur Benjamin is appointed general sales manager of Alco automobile division with full charge of wholesale and retail sales and related services. R B Van Dyke is named assistant general sales manager, previously managing the wholesale department and long associated with the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Benjamin
American Locomotive Company
Automobile Department
Alco
Benjamin
R. B. van Dyke
van Dyke
Steel Wheels on Locomobile Trucks
Mr. Crockett of the Locomobile Company of Boston argues steel wheels mark trucks as progress from touring cars. He claims wooden wheels require many joints and warping, while one-piece steel wheels are lighter, stronger, perfectly round, and never warp.
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Mr. Crockett
Locomobile Company
Boston
Truck Show Notes Highlight Industry Leaders
Y W Hawkins, once with Studebaker, now heads the Westcott Motors mechanical department. F S Sumner, ex Auto Car, leads the Federal motor truck division at Whitten Gilmore. A noted truck salesman in New Fineland, he enjoys strong Boston ties and a successful show week.
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Y. W. Hawkins
Studebaker Corporation
Westcott Motors Company
F. S. Sumner
Autocar Company
Federal Motor Truck
Whitten-Gilmore Company
New Fineland
Boston
Testimony Reveals Motive in Harris Will Dispute
In Dedham Superior Court, Sumner B. Pearmain testified Emma Harris aimed to cut her son William Harris from a $47 000 will, seeking Pearmain to manage and distribute assets after both husband and son died. He described responding to a hospital call and her remarks about a bad heart, with other witnesses mentioning her views on her son’s wealth and expectations.
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Emma J. Harris
William P. Harris
Sumner B. Pearmain
State Street
Harris
Superior Court
Dedham
Gertrude Shrigler
Harris will contested over alleged unsound mind and undue influence
Mrs. Harris's daughter-in-law Jane Harris challenges the will arguing lack of testamentary capacity and coercion. Witnesses describe strange behavior and pre death actions, including daily room events and mischief. Sumner Pearmain notes significant wealth and changes sought to cut out Willie Harris.
New King Constantine Tells Venizelos He Has Full Confidence
Athens March 21 The new King and Queen were greeted by cabinet members and notable figures after the oath. Premier Venizelos tendered his resignation, which the King refused saying it was a formality. The government enjoys the Crown's full confidence. The royal party with Venizelos then left for Saloniki to arrive tomorrow.
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Athens
Constantine
Venizelos
M. Venizelos
Saloniki
Tailors Strike Locks Out 2500 Helpers Over Demands
Over three thousand men idle as 500 journeymen custom tailors strike in the city forcing a lockout of 2500 helpers. Workers seek higher wages an eight hour day for all workers and full union recognition.
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Journeymen
Federation of Labor Unions
Indirect Wage Ties Highlight Rail Labor Testimony
In New York on March 21 the arbitration committee heard railroads defend wage practices amid disputes over automatic stokers. Foremen who once labored as engineers and firemen testified while W. S. Carter of the employes' brotherhood pressed the point. William H. Holbrook testified to steady employment as a Pennsylvnia road foreman. The question is why railroads lay off workers during lows, with the answer that cutting firemen keeps wages high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. S. Carter
Employees’ Brotherhood
William H. Holbrook
Pennsylvania
Mr. Lee
Holbrook
Judge Chambers
Lee
H. P. de Salis
New York Central
E. Merkle
Baltimore & Ohio
Settlement prospects in union shop lines for tailors
Last night 125 merchant tailors met at the Quincy House to vote on a preferential union shop agreement with each shop handling its own settlements with helpers. About 12 firms signed yesterday and 500 helpers will return to work today. a mass meeting is set for 694 Washington Street. The strike of Ladies' Failors and Dressmakers' Union 36 appears close to settlement within two or three days as more firms sign and workers are recalled.
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Quincy House
James J. Meagher
Merchant ‘Tailors’ Exchange
Brewer & Stevens
A. R. Crosby
P. York & Co
O. Ostberg
Charles Hurwitz
W. W. Ridley
George G. Corrigan
Gilford, Kendrick & Ladd
William Barry
Mitchell & Somers
W. G. Brooks, Lucas & Co
Warrenton Street
Garment Workers
Goodyear Leads in Commercial Vehicle Tires 1913 Market
Goodyear Truck Tires Lead SS claim Goodyear supplies more commercial vehicles than any other make with a tire for every service. At the New York and Chicago Shows Goodyear dominated, and it is estimated over sixty percent of trucks in 1913 will leave factories with Goodyear equipment. This reflects tailored tire design enabling users to pick the best fitting option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear
New York
Chicago
A Tire For Every Service And Heavy Duty Use
A durable service tire designed for heavy duty trucks with double notched treads for optimal non skid traction. Demountable or fixed on options fit S A E standard wheels and allow easy replacement of damaged blocks. Offers 8000 mile nine month guaranty for light delivery wagons and high speed trucks with pneumatic clincher rims.
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Boylston St
Aster Hai
Missus Smith
Enioggan
Strap Hangers Union
Yours Truly
Raymond
Merchant Tailors Act
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