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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1916
Page
2
In a forceful address, Redmond condemns a German backed revolt in Ireland, labels it treason to home rule, and asserts Ireland’s policy must be decided by Ireland herself. He cites Irish support for home rule, defends Irish soldiers, and says the plot failed without altering the gains for Ireland.
Former congressman Joseph F O Connell at Faneuil Hall on Patriots Day urges unabated Irish patriotism and free speech in the United States praising Irish rebels in Ireland. He cites Wolfe Tone Grattan OConnell Mitchell and Parnell and calls for public meetings across Massachusetts to spread the gospel of freedom.
Berlin reports jubilant reaction to Ireland uprising as a turning point toward ending British world supremacy. German officials predict peace moves, analyze potential impacts on UK morale and Irish soldiers, and anticipate broader propaganda effects.
Dublin endures a 24 hour crisis as Sinn Fein forces seize the Sackville Street post office and St Stephen's Green, hoisting the Irish Republic flag. Barricades rise, looting and gunfire disrupt life, while authorities deploy troops and seek a quick end to the unrest.
London April 29 Field Marshal French reports the Dublin rebellion suppressed with rebels confined to Sackville Street area around the general post office. Sniping continues northwest of the Four Courts as fires burn in Sackville Street. Disturbances also seen in Galway Enniscorthy Killarney Clonmel and Gorey with Ireland largely returning to normal.
The grand master of the Orange lodges of Ireland orders all Orangemen to place services at the government's disposal in the current crisis. The statement was issued in Belfast via London on April 28 at 8:07 p m.
Mr. and Mrs. William McCarthy of 901 East Broadway South Boston marked their golden wedding last night at home with their descendants present. They wed at SS Peter and Paul South Boston on April 28 1868 in a ceremony conducted by the late Mer O Callaghan and Mr. McCarthy is a Civil War veteran.
Men who buy hats at Wolf's corner Hanover and Portland Sts Boston get a $1.97 hat with a replacement guarantee if it goes wrong and legal stamps included.
An eyewitness recounts the Dublin revolt starting with musket fire in St Stephen's Green and later attacks on Sackville Street. Sinn Fein seized the post office posting a flag as rebels moved through the town while soldiers and constables fell back. crowds showed mixed support but were cowed by the rebels’ force.
In Dublin during rioting this week Sinn Fein Society headquarters at Liberty Hall was shelled by a gunboat. Official statements from London report the attack and note Belfast Dublin communications remain heavily disrupted.
Belfast reports the Dublin post office has been retaken by military units and Sinn Fein HQ Liberty Hall shelled and occupied. Reinforcements arrive in Dublin while rail repairs proceed. Lord Basil Blackwood and Lt Graham return safely to Belfast as provinces show normal conditions returning.
More than 1500 Boston Street Carmen's Union members vote to extend the current wage scale and working agreement with the Boston Elevated road beyond May 1. Changes will date from May 1 if the new terms are still under negotiation. Officials say talks progress harmoniously but a final ratification date is undetermined.
The Parliamentary branch of the United Irish League in Great Britain endorsed John Redmond's condemnation of the Irish crime at a London meeting tonight.
London April 28 Sir Henry Craik MP will move at the next House of Commons meeting that Lord Wimborne lord lieutenant of Ireland and Augustine Birrell chief secretary for Ireland be suspended from office A commission would be appointed to examine their conduct in administration of Ireland.
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