New Code Aims to Open Play and Rework Football Rules
Harvard’s special football committee proposes major changes to create an open game. Key ideas include extending the three downs distance from 5 to 10 yards, widening goal posts from 18 to 25 feet, allowing forward passes behind the line, and restricting mass plays. Heavy penalties would curb brutality, including temporary disqualification and loss of ball on violations.
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Harvard
J. J. Storrow
Athletic Committee
Making Game Open Rules Aim to Increase Open Play
The proposed changes seek to open football by extending the required gain on downs to 10 yards under certain conditions, widening the goal posts, permitting forward passes behind the line of scrimmage from the 25 yard line, and reorganizing scrimmage and kick plays. Additional changes include limits on rush-line interlocking, restrictions on punt outs after touchdowns, free kick contact rules, and a clarified fair catch rule with a 15 yard penalty for interference.
Weather Outlook for Boston and Vicinity
Forecast continues on page nine indicating fair conditions and warmer temperatures for Boston and surrounding areas. Wednesday will be fair with rising afternoon temperatures and fresh westerly winds. Thursday is expected to remain fair and warmer.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington Forecast For New England And Eastern NY
The forecast calls for fair weather across New England and eastern New York on Wednesday and Thursday with warmer temperatures on Thursday. West winds will diminish through the period.
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New England
New York
Death by own action note linked to different ink
Swampscott Jan 9 hand writing experts announce a key finding in the case of a note said to prove death by own action. The note found with Mrs Jennie Chase on Sept 13 was enclosed in an envelope marked To Whom it May Concern. Experts say the envelope ink differs from the letter ink.
Handwriting Evidence and Inquest Updates in Chase Case
Inspectors weigh whether envelope handwriting matches the letter as ink tests promise dating accuracy. Chief Harris hints at a strategic move and may question Mrs Helen J. Janes, a former Boston resident and witness to Oliver Ames Gould s will in Salem Probate Court. District Attorney Peters postpones date for inquest, focusing on grand jury this week.
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Harris
Peters
Helen JL. Janes
Boston
Newhall
Janes
Chase
Oliver Ames Gould
Salem
Heroic Girls Battle Flames in Burning Cotton Fire
A group of girls formed a bucket brigade and doused water on a cotton fire. Their brave efforts drew shouts of approval from witnesses as they fought the blaze, finally retreating to the street after repeated attempts to quell the flames.
Girls Firefighters Save Factory as Massive Blaze Engulfs Boston Building
In South Boston a warehouse on Wormwood street burned yesterday morning, with flames erupting from a cotton bale on the third floor. A crew of girls employed there fought the blaze, hauling sacks to clear exits, triggering the automatic alarm, and guiding occupants to safety before the flames overwhelmed the structure. Their bravery kept the fire from spreading further through the Factory Building Trust owned site. Continued on Page 8, Second Column.
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Wormwood 'S Street
South
Boston
Factory Building ‘Trust
C. E. Cotting Estate
Railway Supply and Manufacturing Company
Joseph Joseph & Co
Hallet & Davis Piano Company
New England Blacking Company
Cleveland broker Leland Prior commits suicide
Leland W. Prior 45 of Denison Prior and Co. shot himself at the Hollenden Hotel Cleveland. The firm’s affairs are placed in a settlement committee. about half a million dollars may be involved. Prior, a pivotal figure on the Cleveland Stock Exchange and a NYSE member, left a letter to his son. He led a prominent financial career with connections to Boston and Chicago markets.
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Cleveland, O
Leland W. Prior
Denison, Prior & Co
Charles E. Denison
Boston
Mass
Brookline
Milk Street
Cleveland
Hollenden Hotel
Prior
IF. C. Prior
Mr. Prior
Cleveland Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Chicago Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Central West
Charles F. Denison
Mr. Denison
Moran Will Not Return Today Says Parish Priest
District Attorney John B. Moran, expected back today, sent word through Messenger Hugh Mellen to his first assistant Joseph A. Dennison that he cannot return. He cites a dying young woman from his parish who was cured by Father John's Medicine, per a letter signed by Rev Father Pontur of Lafargeville New York.
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John B. Moran
Hugh Mellen
Joseph A. Dennison
John
Father Pontur
Lafargeville, N. Y
Coughs Lead to Consumption Cure by Lung Kuro
A historic note advises treating persistent coughing with Lung Kuro as a remedy for consumption. The guidance frames coughs as early signs requiring specific treatment. Medical claims emphasize the product as a cure despite era-standard skepticism.
Lawson Declines Testimony Facing Missouri Oil Case
NEW YORK January 9 Henry Rogers vice president of Standard Oil famed as wrecker of Amalgamated Copper Company must answer hidden secrets or face jail. Acting Missouri Attorney General Hadley counsel won order from Justice Davy compelling Rogers to appear and justify why he should not answer questions before Commissioner Sanborn for the case State of Missouri v Standard Oil and two other Missouri firms.
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New York
Henry TH. Rogers
Standard Oil Company
Amalgamated Copper Company
Thomas W. Lawson
John D. Rockefeller
Boon
Mark Twain
Henry Wollman
Hadley
Missouri
Rogers
Supreme Court
Sanborn
Ancient Law Invoked in Missouri Oil Case
The Missouri inquiry cites statutes against trade combinations and the common law of Missouri to allege monopoly by Standard Oil subsidiaries. Attorney General Hadley seeks stock ownership proof of Waters-Pierce, Standard Oil Indiana, and Republic Oil, while Rogers refuses to answer. The hearing also invites Boston financier Thomas Lawson to testify, but no reply is recorded.
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Missouri
James I
Wollman
Hadley
State of
England
James
Rogers
Oil magnates in hearing over elusive Pierce
Mr Hadley reported unable to reach Mr Pierce who sailed on a steam yacht. Pierce chairs Waters-Pierce Oil Co of Missouri and is father of the company president. Archbold and Rockefeller were present as subpoenaed witnesses, with Carney the Standard Oil guard declining to answer on advice of counsel.
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Hadley
Mr. Pierce
Pierce
Waters-Pierce Oil Co
Missouri
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
William G. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Trindley
Eugene Carney
Broadway
Standard Oil
Lawson gives advice in telegram to Missouri attorney general
Thomas W. Lawson telegraphed Attorney-General Herbert S. Hadley in New York that if Henry H. Rogers faces jail, perjury charges, or compelled testimony he will provide the needed information. The telegram responds to Hindley's request for info on Standard Oil relations and broader alleged control by Rogers, Rockefeller, Standard Oil and others.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Herbert S. Hadley
Missouri
New York
Standard Oil Company
Henry H. Rogers
Rogers
Mr. Lawson
Hindley
Indiana
Republic Oil Company
Waters-Pierce
Lawson
Equitable, New York and Mutual Insurance
Rogers, Rockefeller
Standard Oil and ‘System
United States Senate
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William T. Reid
The
Athletic Association
Washington Forecast
Contract Department
New England Telephone & Telegraph Co
King Rogers
Trint A
MIL Onaire
Wyone Way
Henry Ti. Rogers
Bucket Brigade
Boston Man President
Moran
William V. Rowe
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Republic Oil Company of
Mr. Rogers
Tryig
H. Clay Pierce
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