Ireland faces split path as crisis deepens in divorce debate
Amid warnings of a bitter Irish history, Ireland's crisis splits into two routes: negotiate dominion status with Sinn Fein or tighten repression with martial measures. Sir Hamar Greenwood urges calm but signals dramatic measures as Belfast quiets temporarily and more troops are mobilized.
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House of Commons
Edward Carson
Ireland
Hamar Greenwood
Belfast
Lloyd
George
Hamar
Sinn Fein
Sir Hamar
Strong Forces Reinforce Belfast Riots Amid Sectarian Tensions
In Belfast on July 2, the military and armored units increased patrols as barricades were reinforced and more troops deployed. The Falls Road area saw the latest saloon and hardware store burnings while Catholic families moved from Protestant districts. Soldiers protected drays and convoyed furniture to safer areas to reduce attack risk. Authorities warned against cross district marches to prevent further clashes between Catholic and Protestant factions.
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Belfast
Associated Press
Falls Road
Ballymacarrett
Cox to Start Tour in the East and West Openings
The article previews James M. Cox's national campaign strategy with aims to unite party factions. It notes campaign HQ plans in New York and Chicago, a pledge on finances, and remarks on his leadership during crisis. It profiles Cox’s career and the hope for broad national support for his presidential bid.
Funeral in Revere for Veteran Boston Newspaper Compiler
Funeral services for George T. Pratt 90 veteran Boston newspaper compositor were held yesterday afternoon at his son George H. Pratt’s home 63 Eustis street Revere Rev Nelson S. Burbank of Revere officiated Burial followed at Glenwood Cemetery Pratt a Boston native and Charlestown resident spent years at the Boston Advertiser and later the Boston Globe
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Boston
George H. Pratt
Eustis Street
Revere
Nelson S. Burbank
Glenwood Cemetery
Pratt
Charlestown
Boston Advertiser
Boston Globe
The Making of Val Pierce by Conrad Richter
A notice states Conrad Richter writes The Making of Val Pierce for the Boston Sunday Post Magazine to appear in a forthcoming issue. The piece promises a distinctive, unusual and engaging story craft suitable for the magazine's feature line.
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Val Pierce
Conrad Richter
Boston Sunday Post
Delightfully Refreshing Horsford Acid Phosphate Ad
Hot weather tip promotes Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a refreshing beverage mix. One teaspoonful in a glass of water, sweetened to taste, is advertised as a delightful, thirst quenching drink.
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Horsford
Ireland lauds Sinn Fein deal amid Ulster tension
President de Valera accuses Britain of provoking Protestant Ulster against Catholic Ireland to dodge recognizing Ireland’s freedom. He cites a London despatch suggesting Sinn Fein should offer to shake hands and forget the past to sit down with Ulster.
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Washington
Ireland
Freedom of
Irish Leader Defies Britain on Ireland Independence
In a strong address, Eamon de Valera argues for dominion home rule with imperial defense reserved to Britain. He urges a treaty with Britain modeled on the Platt amendment, claims British aggression, and calls for Irish independence and recognition of a republic. He insists Ulster is not a fixable problem and demands British troops exit.
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Aldershot
Ireland
Mr. Lloyd George
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de Valera
United States
Cuba
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Lloyd George
Republic of Ireland
Britain
Police Sergeant Mulhern Killed at Bandon Church Door
Police Sergeant Mulhern, chief of the West Cork intelligence department, was shot dead at the church porch in Bandon as Mass began. Two masked gunmen fired at arm's length then fled. worshippers halted the service for an hour.
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Associated Press
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Bandon
Hair cut outrage spurs Sinn Fein houses burned in revenge
In Newport Tipperary last night a gang sheared a girl’s hair for keeping company with a policeman. In retaliation soldiers and police burned the homes of Sinn Fein leaders forcing many to flee. Two coast guard stations were raided in the Tearhaven district with fatalities at Ballygarvan where Chief Officer Snewin and Petty Officer Brown were killed.
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Dublin
Newport
Tipperary
Simn
Sinn Fein Leader Denies Negotiations In Dublin
Dublin July 26 Arthur Griffith Sinn Fein leader calls reports of government attempts to negotiate with Sinn Feiners for a settlement an invention. He reiterates no negotiations are taking place and party stance remains uncompromised.
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Sinn Fein
Dublin
Arthur Grifffith
Sinn
Soviets Seek Peace Conference With Allies in London
London dispatch reports the Soviet government willing to meet Allied powers for a peace conference in London. It demands surrender of General Wrangel in the south with personal safety guarantees as a preliminary condition.
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London
Great Britain
Wrangel
Daily Mail
Campaign manager profiles Cox Roosevelt bid for 1920 ticket
On Martha's Vineyard ex congressman and Cox ally outlines Democratic strategy for November. He will start in the East with Cox and Roosevelt sweeping the continent with stops in New England and the central West. The manager, 48, is a millionaire oilman and former congressman praised for his campaign prowess and loyalty to Cox.
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Lewiston
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