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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
7
On April 7 in Washington Irish pickets carried banners bearing quotes claimed from a speech by Secretary Colby. They shifted their protest from a previous location to a new site as part of ongoing demonstrations.
During the busy hour of the afternoon, pickets displayed banners outside the British embassy in Washington. They quoted statements attributed to Secretary Colby and marched with slogans about Ireland and patriotism. Four pickets were arrested later, released on bail as a trial date nears.
Several thousand persons attended the 2nd annual concert and ball of the Chelsea Police Relief Association held last evening in the Chelsea State Armory, raising support for officers and their families.
Street parades are planned in major cities to celebrate the Irish bond certificate drive. Worcester leads with definite plans inviting every Irish society and women's groups in costumes. Committees prepare for simultaneous public demonstrations in the latter part of the month.
State Director Patrick Moynihan's pending return to Boston delays parade and pageant plans set to protest England rule in Ireland. April 19 Patriots' Day favored by several committee members. Wakefield reports show major gifts from local residents totaling over 4,000 as Maynard drive advances led by P. J. Sullivan.
The Italian Women's Club hosts a whist party at the Elks Home on Somerset street tonight to support the diocesan centre fund by the League of Catholic Women. The club includes wives and mothers of city business and professional leaders, with Mrs. Michael Cangiano as president. The Women’s Italian Club Juniors, led by Miss Anna Soracco, will assist.
Bidders failed to appear at a sale of 600000 pounds of spot cotton held in Parker House yesterday afternoon. J E DeFord manager of Singleton Cotton Company Savannah Tenn led the auction and said he might try another auction in Boston later.
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