British Move to Withdraw From Ireland and Sinn Fein Rift
The first British step is a 300 strong Black and Tan force marching from Dublin to London for demobilization. Sinn Fein executive votes 12-3 for Griffith. Feb 7 convention to decide the treaty. Dublin Castle to Griffith. IRA to receive arms and guard barracks after Saturday. De Valera denounces Griffith and Collins.
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London
Sinn Fein
Ireland
de Valera
Griffith
Organization
Collins
Dublin Castle
Griffith aims for League of Nations invite for Irish Free State
He plans to prepare to push Ireland into the League of Nations if invited. Griffith expects soft opposition in Ireland, contrasts with America, and notes Maine supporters sending congratulations. He avoids publicity while De Valera supporters publicize efforts.
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Griffith
Ireland
England
de Valera
Irish Free State
League of Nations
League
America
State of Maine Association For
Sinn Fein Considers Feb. 7 Convention On Ireland Future
Dublin dispatch reports amnesty and troop withdrawal announced by the king. Sinn Fein Executive plans a general convention at Mansion House on Feb. 7 to decide party policy amid pro and anti treaty factions led by Eamon De Valera. Transfer of Dublin Castle duties to the Southern Parliament is expected after ratification.
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Associated Press
Sinn Fein Executive Council
Eamon de Valera
Dail Éireann
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Sinn
de Valera
Mansion House
Free State
Dublin Castle
Hamar Greenwood
London
James MacMahon
England
New Free State
Truce Allows Free State to Handle All Such Cases
The truce grants the Free State government full authority to deal with all such cases in due course, consolidating power under the wartime framework and enabling swift action as circumstances require.
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Free State
King Grants Amnesty to Irish Political Prisoners
King George has granted general amnesty for offenses in Ireland from political motives before the July truce. Prisoner releases begin at once as Winston Churchill issues the proclamation. The King hopes the act will foster friendship between Great Britain and Ireland as the Provisional Irish Government readies to take office.
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London
Associated Press
George
Ireland
Winston Churchill
Great Britain
Irish Might Pay U S Debt To England
James I. McGuire of New York former Syracuse mayor told reporters in Syracuse today he proposed the Irish Free State pay its share of the British war debt to the United States into the U S Treasury. He downplayed personal splits among leaders, naming Collins and Boland as key figures in De Valera’s escape.
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N. Y
James I. McGuire
New York
United States
McGuire
Collins
Boland
de Valera
Pope and King George Exchange Congratulations on Ireland Treaty
This London telegram roundly notes Pope Benedict XVI congratulating King George on the Anglo-Irish treaty. The Pope says he is overjoyed by the peace agreement and commends the king for his contribution. The King responds with warm thanks and sincere gratification.
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London
Associated Press
Pope Benedict
George
Ireland
Lockwood Guilty and Philbrook Freed in Boston Assault Case
Ralph P. Lockwood, a Boston police officer, was found guilty of assault with a revolver on Joseph J. Margolis of 43 Hansboro Street. He was found not guilty of assault on John F. Kenny. William Philbrook was acquitted. The case stems from an altercation on November 12 after Margolis was arrested on profanity charges.
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Ralph P. Lockwood
Boston
Joseph J. Margolis
Hansboro Street
Superior Criminal Court
John F. Kenny
William Philbrook
Lockwood
Philbrook
Margolis
Kenny
Lodge campaign opens in Haverhill with Senator Moses backing
In Haverhill the Pentucket Club hosts a campaign kickoff for Henry Cabot Lodge’s potential re election. Senator George H Moses of New Hampshire frames the event as the start of Lodge’s bid, praising Lodge leadership and the Senate role as Massachusetts backs his continued influence.
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Haverhill
Henry Cabot Lodge
United States Senate
Pentucket Club
George H. Moses
New Hampshire
Senate
Senator Lodge
Lodge
Moses
Massachusetts
Essex County
Washington
Congress
League of Nations
Palmer Treasurer Arrested Over 20000 Shortage
Palmer January 12. Treasurer George E. Clough reported a shortfall in his accounts. A warrant was issued after a complaint alleging larceny of $20,000 from Palmer. Clough told the board his shortage spanned three years and resulted from unwise investments.
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Palmer
George E. Clough
Board of Selectmen
Clough
T. J. Crimmins
Selectmen
Strike Settlement Reached For Lynn Shoe Counter Workers
The five week strike by 300 counter workers ends as seven factories agree. Harwood Counter Company and W. & E. W. La Croix accept a 14 percent wage cut after initial 2 percent demand.
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Lynn
Harwood Counter Company
W. & E. W. LaCroix
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