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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1920
Page
7
A riot erupted after a slaying within 40 yards of the crime scene. Ulster volunteers intervened to prevent further violence as a crowd attacked the residence of a Nationalist Republican, who returned fire from a window and wounded his assailants.
Crowds gathered to burn houses of Nationalists in Lisburn as boards were torn from smashed windows and fire raiders entered buildings to destroy them. The local fire brigade refused to intervene and the Belfast brigade hesitated to respond while about 700 men were involved.
Crowds gather in Cork and Lisburn amid renewed trouble as Inspector Swanzy is shot dead on his way home from church. The Mac Curtain murder verdict haunts officials while police and troops pursue attackers across towns in Ireland.
At Wellfleet on August 22 union services in the First Congregational Church featured Rev. John J. Walker of the Massachusetts Home Missionary Society urging a renewal of Pilgrim faith as essential, not prowess. Evening speaker Rev. Edward P. Johnson, former pastor to Theodore Roosevelt, reflected on Roosevelt as a Christian statesman. A special bang concert closed Old Home Week events.
Allied observers say Poles have won a victory in their offensive but danger remains. They note rapid advances where Reds retreat, some sectors contact is lost, and Bolsheviks show renewed fighting near Warsaw. If the drive continues to the Prussian frontier, Reds may be forced to surrender.
The Larsen all metal airplane arrived at Central Park Long Island completing a round trip to Los Angeles. Passengers included Eddie Rickenbacher John M Larsen and E B Allyne of Cleveland.
Belfast dispatch reports a Sunday ambush on a police patrol at Dundalk. One constable was killed and two were wounded, heightening tensions in the region.
Boston supporters of Erin rallied at Cambridge Quincy and Dedham protesting Archbishop Mannix treatment. O'Connor warned liberty cannot be strangled in Ireland and remain secure in America. Resolutions urged Washington to recognize the Irish republic and repudiate League of Nations ties with England.
Aug 22 reports say Cork jail physician urges release of hunger strikers. It is believed Cork Lord Mayor MacSweeney, jailed in Brixton, may be freed. uncertainty remains whether he will be allowed to die.
In Ireland unrest grows with planned general strike and wider demonstrations. The boycott extends from police and military to civil employees of the British government. Latest targets include John Redmond’s family through Martin Green, husband of Redmond’s daughter, who chairs the Irish Prisons Committee.
More than 1000 people gathered in Stone Park Dedham yesterday afternoon to protest the British government’s treatment of Archbishop Mannix. The rally, run by the William Pearse Branch Friends of Irish Freedom, adopted resolutions to forward to the Secretary of State. Speakers included C P O Shea David W Murray D F Slattery A O H Dr D E Hanlon and W H O'Brien.
More than five thousand people gathered at Lincoln Park Somerville for an outdoor protest against the British government over its treatment of Archbishop Daniel J Mannix of Australia. The demonstration voiced strong opposition to colonial policy and supported Mannix amid ongoing criticism.
An advertisement claims lemon oils combined with a complexion cream offer a overnight beautifying effect. It promotes Noonan's Lemon Complexion Cream as gentle on pores and protective, priced at 50 cents a jar, available at all stores or from T Noonan & Sons Co. Boston.
Government run surplus sale offers can goods including canned vegetables fish cereal flour and meats at prices below market with storage points in New York Chicago Baltimore Norfolk San Francisco and other cities. Principal items include baking powder beans cornmeal oatmeal jam peaches salmon tomatoes pumpkin beef tongue and more with prices per can or per pound listed for each location.
A set of currency ranges and percentages appears garbled with misaligned symbols. The text lists amounts from £250 to $10,000 with accompanying percentages and stray figures, but the overall meaning is unclear.
10 percent with order and remainder on notification of shipment. No order under 250 dollars. Delivery may be partial if full quantity unavailable. Prices change without notice. Items not listed exist. Apply to Depot Quartermasters for details and lists. New York City 461 8th Ave Boston Army Supply Base Chicago 1819 W 39th St.
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