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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1920

Page

26

Sinn Fein Leaders In London Demand Full Irish Independence

At Royal Albert Hall a large crowd heard Sinn Fein leaders call for complete independence as Ireland faces home rule in Parliament. Griffiths denounced the Royal Irish Constabulary and outlined losses from British actions, insisting freedom would end Irish hostility and urge better relations with England once independence is achieved.

Irish Republic Royal Albert Hall Lloyd George Ireland England Griffiths Commons Royal Irish Constabulary Grifiths Dublin Castle Robert Barton Ongland

Boy Forgiven by Officer After Night of Burglaries

Harry Charles Elsmore, 22, a confessed thief nicknamed The Spider and The Sly, pleaded forgiveness from Patrolman Joseph J. OConnell Jr after confessing to a night of burglaries at police headquarters and the shooting of the officer on February 3. The officer, who was shot twice, listened as Elsmore expressed remorse and offered an apology.

Harry Charles Elsmore Joseph J. O’connell, Jr Elsmore

Spider Burglar Elsmore Faces Multi County Shootings Case

Elsmore called Spider or Fly admitting a series of back bay burglaries and the Feb 3 shooting of Patrolman OConnell. He described entering upper floors by climbing building facades and claimed a large loot from 12 robberies worth thousands. He will be arraigned in Central Court on 12 counts of breaking and entering and faced assault with intent to kill in Brookline and Norfolk counties.

O'Connell Ainsley C. Armstrong Bureau of Criminal Investigation George E. Stitt Brookline Police Elsmore Back Bay Fenway Fverett Concord Reformatory Boston Brookline Portsmouth Naval Rrison Frederick N. Peabody Beacon Street Peabody Klsmore Harry C. Bennison Massachusetts Avenue Shawmut Avenue Verett Concord Tle Navy Commonwealth Pier Central Court Suffolk County Norfolk County

Lincoln praised as U S savior at Middlesex Club banquet

Governor Coolidge extolled Abraham Lincoln as the savior of the United States at the Middlesex Club banquet in the Somerset Hotel, citing Lincoln's stance against slavery and loyalty to the people. Speakers included Louis Coolidge as toastmaster and Bishop Edwin K. Trughes, James T. Williams, and Job D. Hedges.

Abraham Lincoln United States Coolidge Middlesex Club Somerset Hotel Lincoln Washington Louis Coolidge Edwin K. Trughes James T. Williams Job D. Hedges

Phillips Likely as Minister to the Netherlands

President Wilson is understood to nominate William Phillips of Boston as minister to the Netherlands. The selection, announced after a London trip for Mrs Phillips illness, may be sent to the Senate with Robert Underwood Johnson as ambassador to Italy.

Washington Wilson William Phillips Boston Netherlands Phillips New York England Legation Pekin Harvard University Corporation Frank I. Polk

J J Donnelly Dies Suddenl y Watchman at Dana Hall Wellesley

John J Donnelly aged about 60 died of pneumonia at his home 7 Hampden street Wellesley He was a 10 year watchman at Dana Hall School a writer on Irish affairs and a trusted figure in Irish circles He is survived by his wife and one child and the Roscommon County Club plans a delegation to attend the funeral at St Paul s Church Wellesley.

John J. Donnelly Dana Hall Wellesley Hampden Street St. Paul’s Church Mr. Donnelly Athlone Roscommon County Ireland John McCormack Donnelly Boston Roscommon County Club

Newport Ashes Navy Loan of Coal Sought

Mayor Mahoney telegraphed Secretary Daniels asking the Navy Department to loan Newport 100 tons of coal from the Melville coaling station to ease a municipal shortage. Delays followed last week's blizzard affecting coal deliveries to city buildings.

Newport Ashs Navy Newport R. 1 Mahoney Daniels Navy Department Melville

Boston Woman's Child to Wed Italian Prince

The engagement is announced of Anna Di Camporeale Rescadelli, whose Boston-born mother Florence Ethel Binney, to Prince Latour of Castel CiCada. Cardinal Lualdi will perform the ceremony in Palermo. Anna is a niece of former German ambassador Prince von Buelow.

Palermo Italy Anna di Camporeale Rescadelli Florence Ethel Binney Boston Prince Latour Castel Cicada Cardinal Lualdi Prince von Buelow

Death claims C E Lauriat longtime Boston publisher

Charles E. Lauriat head of the Charles E Lauriat Company publishers and booksellers died suddenly at his home 1120 Beacon street aged 79. He was born January 12 1842 in Boston and began in bookselling before forming Estes and Lauriat then the Charles B Lauriat Company. He served as a director of John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance and was active in clubs and Republican politics. He lived with a summer home at Squirrel Island Maine and left a wife Harriet Page and three children.

Charles E. Lauriat Boston Beacon Street Mr. Lauriat Emelius Anselm Martha (Foster) Lauriat Phillips Grammar School Beazey Cornhill William H. Piper Company Washington Street Piper Concern Dana Estes Estes & Lauriat Charles B. Lauriat Company Lauriat Company Lauriat John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company Boston Art and Unitarian Clubs Squirrel Island Harriet I. Page Bedford Alfred ©. Lane Professor Lane Tufts College George W. Chandler New York Charles FE. Lauriat, Jr

Pendelton Dies Sudden in Medford On Street Walk

Burton F. Pendelton a Medford carriage smith died suddenly last night about 100 feet from his home at 65 Salem Street Medford. He was 48 years old and out for a walk when he collapsed.

Burton F. Pendelton Medford Salem Street Mr. Pendelton

Firing on Vacant Cars Sparks Cambridge Incident

For hours yesterday and last night a sharpshooter fired at vacant Boston Elevated Railway cars in the Boylston street yards Cambridge. Windows and bulbs were struck. a worker was clipped by a bulb shard and fled for police. Officers traced shots to a Harvard dormitory area and notified university authorities. No arrests reported.

Boston Elevated Boylston Street Cambridge Harvard

Births and Obituaries from Newton to Worcester

Long list of birth announcements and death notices from February readings across Newton Cambridge Roxbury Somerville and surrounding towns. Includes names such as Stanley Ahearn Albano Anderson Carbone Crowley D'Amelio Dolan Donovan English Flynn Goode Keenan Lane Leonard Lundquist Mas on McCarthy McHale Mulligan Patten Phillips Scannell Sullivan Thompson Wall Whitney and many others with funeral details and church services.

In sad memory of Patrolman Charles E Deininger

Memorial note honors Patrolman Charles E Deininger who died Feb 15, 1919 protecting the community and Caroline who died July 4, 1916 at age seven. Mrs Charles Deininger and daughter Marie express enduring grief with a final sweetheart message.

Charles E. Deininger Caroline Charles % Deininger Marie

Special Meeting of Fitton Council on Death of Thomas Lave

Fitton Council No. 84 K of C calls a special meeting Thursday evening February 12 at council rooms to take action on the death of late brother Thomas N. Lave. Grand Knight Timothy F. Donovan and Recorder James Gorman urge all members to attend.

Et & O'Clorf Thomas N. Lave Timothy F. Donovan James Gorman

Card of Thanks to Annie O Connell Family

The O Connell family thanks friends for floral tributes and sympathy after a bereavement.

Annie O’connell

First Anniversary Mass for David K Henry at St Ambrose

A Mass marking the first anniversary for the late David K Henry will be held at St Ambrose Church on Adams Street Dorchester on Saturday February 14 at eight in the morning.

David K. Henry St. Ambrose Church Adams St Dorchester

In loving memory of Margaret FL Andrews

In loving memory of my wife Margaret FL Andrews who died Feb 13, 1918. Gone a res forgotten by her husband William Andrews. Also notice to members of the Salem lodge and brothers of Upham's Corner Dorchester of Albert Salem death at his residence 7 Whitby Terrace Race Upham's Corner Dorchester Wed Feb 11 funeral Friday Feb 13 burial at New Hares.

Carney Brighton Mildred William E Catherine Carney Hayes Vineland St Carr Chelsea J. Lewis Carr Central Congregational Church Chestnut St Carbone Roxbury Concetta Nee Cozzo Rosario Carbone Gregory del Leo Aonfé Gravina Giuseppe Giovanni Teresa Cavagnara Gneeco Hull St Sacred Heart Church Coates Somerville Fales Irving Coates Partridge Ave Boston Edward W Taura A. Coe Septune Rd Colby Newton Farlow St Nellie Harriet Clarence Colby John Hopewell Waverly Ave Newton, Coliztte Malden Helen Raymond Austin B Catherine Collette Warren St Averett Cook William T Julia Cook Sweener Charlestown Maywood Terrace St. John's Church Bine Hill Ave Memshes Bupker Hill Council C. Casgrain Brookline Marie van Dyke Casgrain Walter Humphreys Clinton Rd Coughtin White River Junction George W Everett P. Coughlin Wisconsin Ave Oyvre Bryant Austin St Crowley Bernice Martin Mary Crowley Garrity Hernarenta Marcella St Wriday Ante Dahi John W Dagmar Nordling’s Chapel Tremont St Dayley Tee St. Rose's Church Tela. D Deloryvy Web Delorey Peter Maret Delorey Dolan James Catherine Canniff Dolan West Sixth St Our Lady of the Rosary Church St. Paul's Church Harkins Everett Mary M Richard Warrington Hickey Dorchester Elizabeth M Daniel S Mary Casey) Hickey Nixon St. Mark's Church Jordan Jamaica Main Ellen M Nee Smith Jotn J. Jordan Our Lady of Tourdes Keenan Catherine Nee Cronin Michael Keenan Yunera Elizabeth A. O'Brien Pevear St Satumar St. Joseph's Church North End Kelleher Ruth M Cornelius J Margaret M. Kelleher Toomey Brooks St Kelly Hannah M O'Regan Daniel F F. Kelly G St St. Augustine's Church Keough Mary T Thomas Keough Treadway Rd St. William's Church King Massachusetts General Hospital Lauriat Beacon St Charles E. Lauriat New York Lawler Jamaica Plain Bridget Iixte John and Mary Poweras Leahy Broadway St. Vincent's Church Leonard Forest Hills Theresa Hyde Park St. Andrew's Church MacDonald Annie J Edward J. MacDonald Tank Sarah Dobie Donahue Main St Immaculate Conception Church M'Hale tIn Roxbury Margaret T D. James McHale O'Meara Westminster St St. Francis de Sales Mulligan John Mulligan Ann Mulligan Nes Gannon Snow St. T Ime Mulrey Elizabeth A Mary Cadigan St. Margaret St St. Margaret's Church Nicholson Mary J Daniel J Margaret Nicholson Nitson Charles Emil Nilson Waterman Chapel Washington St Patten Mary F David M. Patten Richardson St St. Francis de Sales’ Church Ross Winnie Z. Rees Huntington Ave Emmanuel Church Newbury St Rosanio Gaetama Pasquale Rosario Border St Mt. Carmel Church Salern Albert S Elizabeth Whitby Terrace Pleasant St Rabboni Lodge A. F A. M America Lodge K. of P Union N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co New Haven, Conn Margaret FL Andrews William Amrews Ponkapoag Sachem Albert & Salem Whitby Upham’s Corner New Hares S. Salern Saem J. McCluskey

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