Opposition by professors to co operate with existing rules committee
Representatives from 68 colleges met in New York to revise football rules and form a national intercollegiate association. President Wilson urged reforms to abolish interference paid coaches and shorten the number of games. Several universities sent letters while others spoke against working with the current rules committee. A seven member conference rules panel was created to propose open play, eliminate brutality, enforce precise rules, and establish a permanent officials body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
MacCracken
New York University
National Intercollegiate Football Association
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Yale
Harvard
Brown
Cornell
Johns Hopkins
University of California
Leland Stanford
Chicago University
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Marston Bogart
Columbia
Moore
Vanderbilt College
Captain Pierce
West Point
Pierce
Pennsylvania
Chicago
O'Brien Claims Heavyweight Title in Curious Fashion
In a colorful broadcast style the piece chronicles Jack O'Brien pursuing a heavyweight championship amid smoke and rhetoric. It hints at Jeffries retirement as a possible factor while noting O'Brien’s talkative prowess and the presence of Mr. Jackson. The tone blends boxing bravado with speculative rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack O'Brien
Mr. O’brien
Philadelphia
Jeffries
Jeff
O Brien
Penn Wins College Chess Second Round Leads Pack
The University of Pennsylvania team won two games in the second round of the trial college chess league, moving into first place with three points. Miller defeated Van Arsdale, Hughes beat Ling, and Mitchell defeated Sweet after 48 moves. the event continues tomorrow and concludes Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
University of Pennsylvania
Cornell
Brown
E. H. Miller
Pennsylvania
Kirkpatrick
Miller
van Arsdale
W. H. Hughes
J. F.ling
Hillsides Win Narrowly Over PR and M Bowlaway Match
The Hillsides defeated PR and M by four pins in a Bowlaway League night match. Also noted is a request from the Kameine Conception altar boys basketball team for space in the paper to publish challenges to A McCarthy of 18 La Grange Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsides
Rere Fir
Cetein Eae Appea
Kameceinte Conception Altar Boys
A. McCarthy
la Grange Street
Connemara Defeats Tinkerbite in Lakeview Baseball Tilt
In a real afternoon game on Lakeview Avenue the Connemara nine bested Tinkerbite with a full team effort. Despite rough start, Connemara led by strong pitching and defense to secure a decisive victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeview Avenue
Connemara
Onnemaras
Pelham News Highlights and State Grange Visit
The town anticipates the Lady Minstrels entertainment at the town hall. Pelham grange delegates attended the 32nd NH state grange session in Manchester with large attendance and notable officers elected. Divorce granted in Hillsborough County includes Pelham spouse Keyes. Warren Spaulding of Pelham is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Hyde
Will Peabody
David Hubley
George Carleton
M. L. Taylor
Charles’ Piper
Kennedy
North Pelham
Mansfields
Pelham Grange
Herbert O. Hadley
Peterboro
Chas. B. Hoyt
Sandwich
Richard Pattee
Plymouth
Wesley Adams
West Derry
Walter H. Tripp
Short Falls
John Thorpe
Center Harbor
Joseph D. Roberts
Dover
Geo. R. Drake
Manchester
Ellery M. Felker
Ceres
Nettie C. Hadley
Pomona
Flora J. Miles
Twin Mountain
Flora
Maude B. Barker
Exeter
Steward
Elena B. C. Smith
Ashland
George H. Yeaton
D. C. Westgate
Plainfield
Oliver Green
Lowell
Job Green
Hudson
Mary Fish
Nellie Fish
Boston
L. L. Fish
West Windham
Mary Thomas
Pearl T
Thomas
Litchfield Road
Superior Court
Hillsborough
New Hampshire
Pelham
Elvira L. Keyes
Geo. W. Keyes
Warren Spaulding
Carlisle Holiday Social and Church Christmas Events
The Congregational society held its annual fair at Union hall with a large crowd and a strong musical program. Christmas services were held at both churches, a Union Hall concert featured children and a Santa Claus, and new Troop F Cavalry corporal was appointed. Local residents sent greetings, returned from Vermont visits, and members prepared for upcoming activities and prayer meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Congregational Society
Ladies’ Social Circle
Union Hall
Unitariah
Theevening
Congregational
M. A. Reynolds
George Gerow
W. B. Chamberlain
John Davis
Geo. Davis
Bingham
T. A. Green
Vermont
Warren Taylor
Plymouth
Christian Endeavor
Percy Bond
John Robbe Ie
Kari Taylor
Maria
Mies Susie Manchard
Lowell
Mra. Wyhe
Mies W
Surprise Party for Horace Chadbourne in Chelmsford
Horace Chadbourne surprised by Merry Set. members who present a gold gift for a recent drama. Guests enjoy games music lunch and a straw ride home. Also notes on town fall terms, weather, and local events including pond camping party hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Chadbourne
Chadbourne
McCoy's
Miway
Bartlett's Hill
Spectacle Pond
Littleton
Aueretay
Thore T Were
Mesere
Fred Macnutt
W. C. Miaiedell
Misea Miigred Hunter
Bertha G. Bartlett
Bea Macnutt
Harvard Newsystems Report From Courier Citizen
Mr Percy Willard of New York spent several days with his sister Mrs W P Farwell. Reuben Reed enjoyed his vacation at home. Fred Dickson held a family reunion at his home at Christmas. A daughter of Mr and Mrs Roswell Day underwent an appendectomy under Dr Royale and was reported doing well. Sunday morning a service was held at Contrapanonnd led by Rev J Gove with good singing. At Unitarian church the evening service was musical with a double quartet and cantata. Henry Butterfield of ager was brought here for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Willard
New York
W. P. Farwell
Percy
Wash Duny
Reuben Reed
Fred Dickson
Mamie
Roswell
Royale
J. & Gove
Unitarian Church
Henry Butterfield
Ager
Funeral Notice for Mr Butterfield at 86 in Ayer
Mr Butterfield died in Ayer at 86 after living in town earlier. He leaves a widow and two children, Dr Byner Butterfield and Miss Emma Butterfield. Christmas night the family and others enjoyed carols, a brief service, and ice cream at the Congregational vestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Butterfield
Ayer
Byner Butterfield
Emma Butterfield
Funeral Services for Mrs Luther Faulkner Held Today
Notices from Billerica report the funeral of Mrs. Luther Faulkner scheduled at 2 oclock this afternoon at their residence. The Billerica Historical Society plates arrived this week but will not be ready for distribution until next Wednesday at the library. Also noted are brief town tidbits including Ada Turner and Miss Anna Parrons of Boston with art talks and club meetings, plus routine social items and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Faulkner
Billerica Historical Society
Ada Turner
Anasonie Lane
Breck
Walter Fuller
Anna Parrons
Boston
Nineteen Hundred Club
Clu
Age Knowles
Tomowes
Ana
Westford Social and Debate Events Tonight
The Westford union church hosts a social and debate night with a 7 o clock roast chicken supper and a program led by local youths. John P. Wright serves as toastmaster as members invite the community to attend. Debates at the Westford Discussion Club feature a current events discussion after the meal and orderly proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Congregational Church
Herve Ie
John P. Wright
Westford
John Fpre
Howard Sergeon
W. Perkina
A. Hildreth
Long service marked by Talbot mill veteran Joseph Brown
North Billerica records mark 31 years in the weave room for Joseph Brown at the Talbot mills. He began December 28, 1874, after moving from Stirling mills Lowell, witnessing vast changes in looms, cards, and spindles, and earning roles in local bands, lodges, and church activities. His 1874 colleagues mostly included women weavers now few remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Brown
Talbot Mills
Mr. Brown
Stirling Mills
Lowell
William Brown
North Billerica
Brown
Talbot Mille
James Sutcliffe
A. W. Blocum
John J. Deavitt
Sarah Colling
Mary Leonard
Helen Murphy
Mary Wallace
Euphemia Potts
Rere
Lancashire
England
North Hillerica
Talbot Mill
Margeret Fairbrother
Henry F
Morristown Asbestos Company
Hoston
G. Harold
Fred Gemin Lowell
Arthur
Thames
North Billerica Plute Band
Hillerica Cornet Band
Village Improvement Association
North Billerica Council
Royal Ateanum
Fitchburg street railway line eyed for Chelmsford to Ayer
Westford Chelmsford Groton and Ayer selectmen meet railroad commissioners as Fitchburg Street Railway seeks permission to run from North Chelmsford to Ayer. Westford demands a spur to the town centre. commissioners grant conditional authorization pending talks with Westford. Next meeting set for January. Local interest in town impact noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westford
Chelmaford
Groton
Ayer
Lowell and Pitchburg Street Railway Company
Fitchburg Street Railway Couny
Chelmeford
North Chelmeford
Graniteville
Fitchbure Company
Weetford
Weatford
Te Wen’s Team Sets Sights On Merrimad Track Night
Te Wen’s team prepares for a big track meet tomorrow night at Merrimad Great Stadium. Athletes from Te Wen and other schools compete in sprint and distance events with medals and school records in reach.
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Opera House
Mansfield
Wilbur Wormwood
Dogs & Monkeys
Mooney and
Holbein
New York Newsboys
Mullen
Corelli Wood
Ray Charles Serra
Severin Dedeyn
Donald Meek
Isabell Fletcher
Mabelle Estelle
Bert Coote
Kreisel’s
John and
Bertha Gleason
Fred Houlihan
Walters & Prouty
Dixon, Bowers & Dixon
Vitagraph
Harry Larose Company
Stieff
Tremont St
Central St
Hurd
Pevete
Onst of
Providence
C. B. Coburn Co
Market St
A. W. Brown
Odd Fellows Stock
Penny
Maine
Carlisle
A. Ae
Blue Cross Brand
Wetmore
Baker's
Coca
Sterry
Emile Ader
PollBnise Ceese
Gece
Dane Waersee Vacese Cecsacten
Japan
Assam
Java
Chase & Sanborn
Blue Hill
Secceseetao
N. Y
van Camp
New England
Penne
Euceuen
Oggie’s
Blueberries Shute & Merchant
Swan Cove Brand
Jamaica
Cudahy
Best
Vermont Creamery
Soaps
G. E. Marsh Co
Napthe
Ighthouse
Swift
John F. Saunders
Gorham Street
Russell
Nathan McKewin
Everett
Chelmsford
Courier-Citizen
Billerica
Asa Pollard Lodge
LO. O
St. Anne's Mission
Episcopal
Church
Danforth Reden Cance of
Pythias
Lodge
Escar
Herbert Ussell
Robert Faulds
William Halmforth
E. J. Garner
Thomas M. Clark
A. James
Te Grand Lodge
William Tivey
Merrimad
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