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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1919
Page
11
The Irish Victory Fund advisory committee condemns English influence suggesting two states in Ireland. It reports 85 percent of Irish people oppose partition and favor self determination and independence for Erin, affirming a unified nation.
The piece argues that a Times proposed two state solution for Ireland would permanently partition the island and deny full independence. It cites opposition from Sinn Fein, Ulster Unionists, and figures like Sir Horace Plunkett and George Russell, urging complete independence and fiscal autonomy instead. It notes a 1918 election showing broad defeat of partition and warns Ulster would block any Irish Parliament under the scheme.
Hannah Pearlman’s car escaped control on Centre and Bickford streets in Jamaica Plain and struck Julius Margolis and Miss Drew Canfield, both of whom were seriously injured and taken to City Hospital. The crash occurred near the Thomas G Plant shoe factory after the vehicle jumped the curb.
In a smoky room, observers note many men spin grand tales. They claim adventures rival Robinson Crusoe, blurring truth with bravado and drawing wary lines around ordinary honesty.
Lieutenant Big Ed Harmon on a voyage home to America tells of Jeanne his wife and their baby aboard a crowded ship. The smokin room lies and the humor of wartime camaraderie produce tall tales and a remembered ballad about the Eddystone Light.
A singer and guests clash in a hotel lounge as a steward cautions patrons over loud voices and unsettling behavior. The steward threatens eviction if violence continues, and the scene ends with a promise of continuation in tomorrow's Post editions.
Daniel T. O Connell of Dorchester, lawyer and Irish Victory Fund organizer, chosen by national leaders to preside in Washington D C over all councils aiding Ireland s independence. He will direct the national bureau and lead the campaign for freedom across the United States and Canada. The position carries heavy responsibility for the movement in this country.
The Georges Valley Railroad extension from Georges River station on the Maine Central Railroad to Union, a 15 mile line, was sold at public auction today to Garrett Schenck president of the Great Northern Paper Company for 58750 dollars, covering bonds and unpaid coupons. The line hauls lime from Warren to tidewater for shipment to the Great Northern Paper mills.
A Belfast reader praises Dr True's Elixir as life saving and worm expeller. The letter lists worm symptoms such as stomach derangement, swollen lips, sour breath, pale face, itching, cough, and night starts, urging readers to obtain the remedy from Auburn makers. It notes the product has been on the market for over 60 years.
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