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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1919

Page

17

WILLARD WONT FIGHT AGAIN IN DECEMBER MOVE TOWARD REENTERING

WRENCE Kas Nov 2 Jess Willard denied he wired or written to Tex Rickard about returning to boxing He said he wanted to meet Rickard to discuss shared business interests and expected him to come West in December I am too busy to fight was his reply when asked if he planned to return to the ring

Wrence Kas Jess Lard Tex Rickard Rickard Willard Anet

Labor Academy Triumphs Over Taunton High in 16 to 6 Victory

In a hard fought football clash at Labor Academy Field on November 22, Labor Academy defeated Taunton High 16 to 6. Cap Road of Labor starred with hard earned touchdowns and a field goal, showcasing the team’s high calibre as the season progresses.

Arson Labor Academy Taunton High Cap- Road of Labor Scorino

Thanksgiving schoolboy games listed across multiple venues

A rundown of Thanksgiving Day high school football games with pairings including English High at Fenway Park and Boston Latin, High School of Commerce at Braves Field, Cambridge Latin at Newtonville, and many more venues such as Ful ton Street Grounds Medford, Meadows Park Lynn English, and Waltham. Also notes Friday games including Boston College High versus East Boston High and a series of city league championship contests.

Boston Latin Fenway Park High School of Commerce Dorchester High Braves Field bMedford Malden High Fulton Street Grounds Medford Boston College High East Boston High

Russians Held as Anarchists in Cortland

Sixteen Russians were arrested in Cortland New York after complaints over literature advocating overthrow of the United States and New York State. Cortland is home to Senator Clayton Lusk, chairman of the State legislative committee probing Bolshevik activities.

Cortland N. Y United States New York Clayton Lusk

Suburban League Standings Show Mixed Results Across Matches

Fragmented standings list wins and losses with partial team codes and scores. Two periods played but one game declared no contest leaving unclear win loss tallies and ties.

Schoolboy Gridiron Warriors End Fall Season

Schoolboy gridiron warriors strive for their best in the last week of football for the 1919 scholastic season. Thanksgiving Day marks the curtain call on outdoor play, while the year's schedule still offers treats for followers of the school elevens.

Somerville and English Triumph in Busy Grid Week

Somerville High defeated Everett High and leads the Suburban league with a path to the title, needing wins over Rindge Tech and Medford. English High toppled Commerce to keep its city title bid alive as Boston Latin looms in the traditional Thanksgiving clash. Medford and Malden brace for Turkey Day, while Lynn English, Lynn Classical, Winthrop, and Revere prepare for rivalries.

Somerville High Everett High English High High School of Commerce Somerville Rindge Tech Medford Newton Cambridge Sylvie McLaughlin Dan O'Plaherty Comyerce Boston Boson Latin Commerce Ellis Medford-Malden High Fulton Street Berry Prior Graves Sleeper Malden Bill Glennon Everett Glennon Dave Morey Nayor Jim Mansfield Lynn English Lynn Classical Winthrop Revere Dorchester Mechanic Arts High Dorchester Braves Field Mechanic Boston College High Mechanic Arts High East Boston High

Boxing Glove Tourneys Rule Busy Week In New England

Boxing and wrestling interest surges amid wartime causes with three Armory A A cards in Mechanics Hall and events across Portland Brockton Lynn Lowell Framingham Rockland and Marlboro. Notable bouts feature Joe Tiplitz Frankie Britt Bob McKirdy Kid Miller Madden Egan Dyer and Carlson card all-star lineups plus Shubert and Downes sparring dispute and Marlboro mayor cited as a fight fan.

Armory A. A Mechanics’ Hall A. C Waldek Zbyszko Ed Lewis Mechanics’ Building Boston Portland Sportsman’s Marboro Brockton Lynn Lowell Framingham Rockland Joe Tiplitz Philadelphia Harry Carlson Frankie Britt Britt Tiplitz New Bedford

Replies to charges in oil probe

Colonel Thomas F. Sullivan, city public works commissioner, faces charges from Thomas J. Dawson, the former city purchasing agent, alleging contract splitting in violation of city ordinances. The dispute centers on the finance commission and a quoted remark about controlling the department and oil purchases.

Thomas F. Sullivan Public Works Thomas J. Dawson Peters Finance Commission Sullivan Dawson

Oil split contracts spark clash between Dawson and Sullivan

Dawson accuses Commissioner Sullivan of pressuring him to split oil requisitions. Sullivan denies the claim, saying Dawson and others were aware of the motives and that the mayor was not involved. Sullivan maintains he did not authorize any improper splitting and cites market reasons.

Regretful in Paris editorial on US ratification of peace pact

Paris editors warn that US failure to ratify the Versailles era treaties could unravel Anglo French American security guarantees. L'Eclair notes Britain may retreat from commitments, leaving France to confront Germany alone as Berlin seeks ratification delays and a prolonged provisional period. Paris press previews December action and tensions over protocol.

Paris United States Presse de Paris Today L’eclair Great Britain Bonar Law America Germany Hsa Paris Midi Presse de Paris Senate

Thanksgiving Box Packed by Hancock Church Group

The Young People's Society of Hancock Congregational Church in Lexington packed a box of fruit vegetables and clothing for Boston’s poor. The box will go to the City Missionary Society of Boston for distribution to the needy.

Young People’s Society Hancock Congregational Church Lexington Boston City Missionary Society of Boston

Laborists Meet in Boston to Standardize Wages Hours

Delegates from New England unions representing textile machine workers gathered in Wells Memorial building Boston to discuss plans for standardizing wages hours and working conditions across the industry.

New England Boston Wells Memorial Building

Textile machinists plan conference after World War I unrest

Robert C Fechner and Frank Jennings led a conference with delegates from Lowell Milford Hopedale Worcester Whitinsville Providence Pawtucket Newton Upper Falls North Andover Laconia Biddeford Manchester Taunton Fall River. A Jan 25 Boston meeting will finalize plans with manufacturers to seek a worker friendly agreement to ease postwar chaos in textile machine manufacturing.

Robert C. Fechner International Association of Machinists Frank Jennings Machinsts’ International Union Lowell Milford Hopedale Worcester Whitinsville Providence Pawtucket R. I Newton Upper Falls North Andover Laconia N. H Biddeford Manchester Taunton Fall River Boston Jennings

Labor union notes mark elections and events in Boston

Boston labor groups announce officer elections and events across several locals. J Harry Jennings leaves for Cincinnati for a Teamsters board meeting while Berkshire unions report ballots and upcoming balls, officer reels, and new local charters as well as continued leadership contests in Wells Memorial building and nearby halls.

Methodist and church events mark Thanksgiving in New England

Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes will preach at Concord New Hampshire on Thanksgiving morning. His brother Bishop Matthew Hughes will lead a union service in Troy New York Thursday. Rev A J Chiera will oversee the Chapel of St Francis of Assisi while Vicar Henry Sartorio recovers in Italy. Winthrop Street Methodist observes its 50th anniversary Friday night. Presbyterian Laymen’s League meets at Roxbury next Monday to hear about the New Era and Interchurch Movements. Boston University president Marlin will preach at Park Street on Thanksgiving. Frances Willard Settlement marks its 75th anniversary Friday at 8 pm.

Frank D. Rice Portland Pat Reed Navy Silent Martin New York Martin Pal Read Johnny Veto Battling Silva Dusty” Kroll Sailor Trafland Abel Atell Packy McFarland Maine Rockland A. C Rockland Jimmy Coffey Shaver O’brien South Boston Coffey Eddie Schaefer Young Dubie Teddy Murphy Boston Edwin Holt Hughes The Methodist Church Concord N. H Matthew Hughes Troy N. Y A. J. Chiera St. Francis of Assisi Old North Church Henry Sartorio Italy Winthrop Street Methodist Episcopal Church Presbyterian Laymen’s League Roxbury Presbyterian Church Marlin Boston University Park Street Congregational Church Frances &, Willard Central Congregational Church

King Albert Impresses U.S. Solidarity During Visit

King Albert’s secretary described the royal US trip as non negotiating in scope yet fruitful. Meetings with American financiers manufacturers and scientists stirred Belgian-US sympathy and a strong sense of shared solidarity urging Belgium to use American opportunities.

Brussels Albert United States Belgium America Europe

America Hope of Ireland at Forum Address in Boston

Fire Commissioner John R. Murphy spoke at the American Forum in Faneuil Hall last night. He centered his remarks on the benefits America provides Ireland by applying its ideals and principles to nations in need.

John R. Murphy Faneuil Hall America Ireland

Irish self determination urged at Faneuil Hall lecture

Commissioner Murphy spoke at Faneuil Hall praising America as a beacon to Ireland and urging self determination for all nations. He argued Ireland could govern itself without outside aid, condemned British trade controls, and warned that Ireland’s exodus and economic loss threaten its future. The talk drew wide attention with little interruption and a brief question period.

America Ireland Commissioner Murphy Strongbow Murphy Emerald Isle England Austria Germany Faneuil! Hall

Worcester Moves to Bar Kreisler Concert

Worcester authorities prepare to file a request with the city license board to bar Fritz Kreisler from playing Tuesday night. A Worcester meeting of nearly 100 citizens passed resolutions opposing his appearance, labeling him an enemy alien and claiming it would affront the local veterans who fought overseas. The festival president and local officials dispute the resolution, urging reconsideration and seeking to withdraw Kreisler from the engagement.

Worcester Fritz Kreisler Celty Licensing Board C. A. Bilis Boston Kreisler George C. Holcott Chamber of Commerce Hall Arthur Bassett Worcester Music Festival Association Bassett Illis John F. J. Herbert Frank B

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