De Valera Backs Irish Freedom in Boston Address
Edward De Valera, head of the Irish Republic, told Massachusetts lawmakers at the State House that Ireland deserves freedom. He criticized British air bombardment of Irish towns and banishments and said Ireland’s case is simple and merits independence. The visit followed a banquet at James J. Griffin’s home before plans to travel to New York.
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Paris
Associated Press
Clemenceau
Deat
Ireland
Massachusetts
State House
America
Edward de Valera
United States
Country Goes Dry at Stroke of Midnight
Hard liquor sales surge as the wet regime ends at midnight. Bottled goods dealers report eager customers flooding stores all day and night seeking home consumption. Hotels and bar rooms rush to adjust as prohibition ends.
Ten Cent Fare Boost Sets on Boston Elevated System
The Boston Elevated Railway announces a ten cent car fare is to take effect on Thursday July 10. The board explains the move follows a law condition that if the last day of June 1919 shows three months of income below service cost, the trustees must act within one month.
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Boston Elevated Railway Company
Board of Trustees of the Elevated
No Ban Upon Sale Of Beer For Present
Washington June 30 War time prohibition takes effect tonight and the Department of Justice says agents will not try to stop sales of beer containing 2.75 percent alcohol tomorrow. The reversal follows uncertainty over a New York court ruling on a brewer's claim that such beer is not intoxicating.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Department
Federal District Court of New York
Sale of Non-Intoxicating Beer and Wine Nears Start
Boston reports indicate liquor sales may resume next week with new licenses not yet in effect. The city observed a rush to buy alcohol before the lockdown, as prohibitionists promise a return to normalcy in September amid ongoing debate over beverage regulations.
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Boston
New England
De Valera To Travel To New York Today
Manchester reports that on June 30 a public meeting concluded with the statement that De Valera will travel to New York today. The course of events suggests continued international engagement following the meeting.
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DE Valera
New York
Manchester
Irish Leader Faces House With Ex Tempore Speech
A roar of applause greeted the Irish leader as he prepared to speak ex tempore in the House. He promised to utter “the words that God might,” signaling a free, unscripted address before colleagues.
Whiskey Out for Good in Uncertainty Over Beer
A brief clipping notes ongoing uncertainty about beer with lighter alcohol content and references continued coverage on page 6. It mentions yesterday's temperature as context.
Rival confronts Mrs. Lundgren in dramatic courtroom turn
Lawrence June 30. Attorney General Henry C. Attwill staged a dramatic denouement as Mrs. Bessie Mae Skeets Lundgren faced murder charges for allegedly killing Florence W. Gay and facing New Jersey authorities accusing her of killing her own brother The high tension trial unfolded with volatile testimony and strong public interest in the case.
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Lawrence
Belasco
Playland
Henry C. Attwill
Bessie Mae
Skeets) Lundgren
Lundgren
Florence W. Gay
New Jersey
Moonlight and War Time Anniversaries Mentioned
Moonlight limits tonight set at 10 42 p m and 8 56 p m amid page notes. Anniversaries listed include the Siege of Lucknow begun in 1857 and a 1915 stand by Russians against Austrian advances near Warsaw. A year ago the U S transport Covington was sunk by torpedo and marines landed at Kola to protect railways and war supplies.
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India
Warsaw
U. S
Covington
Cincinnati
United States
Kola
Former Crown Prince Frederick William Escapes Again
Brussels dispatch reports former German Crown Prince Frederick William escaped from the island of Wieringen on Sunday after earlier reports of his escape were denied. The Amsterdam despatch cites the Soir as the source.
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Brussels
Associated Press
Frederick William
Wieringen
Amsterdam
Allies Tell Holland to Watch Ex-Haiser
London June 30 The allied governments have pressed the Dutch government to prevent the departure of the former German Emperor from Holland, announced by C B Harmsworth undersecretary of state for foreign affairs in the House of Commons.
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Holland
London
C. B. Harmsworth
House of Commons
Weather outlook for New England and Atlantic coasts
Forecast for southern New England calls for fair skies Tuesday and Wednesday with warmer interior temperatures. Northern New England sees fair weather both days as moderate south to southeast winds sweep along the coasts and a high pressure system stays east of the plains. Temperatures remain above seasonal averages.
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Washington
New England
Middle Atlantic
Plains States
Baseball results from yesterday across leagues
National League saw New York beat Boston 7 to 4 and Cincinnati best Chicago 4 to 1 in the first games with Cincinnati gaining a 2 to 1 win in the second. American League games had New York over Boston 7 to 4 in the opener and 4 to 2 in the nightcap. Detroit defeated St. Louis 1 to 0 while Chicago won 5 to 1 and Cleveland 2 to 0. Northeast League action had Lewiston 6 Lawrence 2 and Haverhill 3 Lowell 2 with Portland and Fitchburg each blanked 0 to 0.
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Boston
Pittenburg
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chica
Chicago
Ocean
Wastasten
Detroit
Cleveland
Lewiston
Lawrence
Haverhill
Lowell
Portland
Fitchburg
Arrests for Drunkenness Rise to Midnight
Police reports show numerous detentions for drunkenness up to midnight with many more expected as night hours continue. Authorities vow to intensify patrols and enforcement across the city.
Youth Shot. Several Arrested After Morning Fisticuffs
David A. Kelley an 18 year old resident of 15 O Street South Boston was shot and seriously wounded. A half dozen or more men were arrested and scores suffered from fisticuffs and hammerings in the disturbance.
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David A. Kelley
O Street
Boston
Prohibition Bill Aims To Curb Whisky Shipping
Washington June 30. A bill to keep the country from a whiskey drinking basis from demobilization to constitutional prohibition’s effective date was introduced by Rep Randall Prohibitionte California. It would stop shipment of all distilled liquors in interstate and foreign commerce and ban removal from bond of distilled spirits for beverage use.
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Washington
Randall
Prohibitionte
California
George Washington To Reach Hoboken By Noon Monday
The U S S George Washington is on schedule to arrive at Hoboken at noon next Monday according to wireless progress reports filed from the ship. The tanker’s speed and current course indicate a timely docking, with officers confirming steady headway toward New Jersey harbor.
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