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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1919
Page
9
A long address in Fenway Park Boston honors Eamon de Valera as Irish leader. The speaker praises American support for Irish independence, lauds shared sacrifices in World War I, and urges unity beyond party politics while pledging continued American sympathy and a future Irish independence. The tribute frames America as a global ally and emphasizes freedom for Ireland.
A public statement argues for Irish self determination and independence. It links Wilsons principles to Ireland Poland Finland and Jugoslavia and rejects a League of Nations harming sovereignty. It demands America honor its pledge and Ireland free before any peace league.
Thomas H. Mahony, permanent chair at a Fenway Park bench and bar gathering, lauds Irish independence and American support. He links the event to historic liberty figures and asserts united resolve with the guest for a free Ireland, while noting the meeting’s serious legal purpose and affiliations.
Boland, secretary to President De Valera, pleads in Washington for Ireland's freedom. He condemns British rule, cites usurpation and censorship in Ireland, and calls for American support without aligning with US politics. He notes the Irish government’s claim of consent of the people and compares Ireland to Belgium amid occupation.
One of the biggest shifts in the Lynn police department in years went into effect this morning. The reorganization, ordered by Mayor Walter H. Creamer, places an inspector on each division and changes each division’s hours to 4 p.m. to midnight, midnight to 8 a.m., and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Captains Thorne Broad and Rowe head the morning, day, and night divisions respectively.
A Fenway Park mass meeting raised an estimated 50 000 to 100 000 for the Irish Victory fund. Committee members faced a mountain of checks and cash as they counted and sorted late into the night. Two checks alone reached 12 500, including 10 000 from Haverhill Friends of Irish Freedom and 2 500 from Fitchburg Friends of Irish Freedom, with many societies across New England contributing large sums.
Governor Calvin Coolidge informs committee from Fenway Park that illness keeps him away from welcoming Ramon De Valera. He states the American creed demands freedom for all and praises past liberties while urging support for freedom in Valera’s land and race.
W D Mahon vice president of the American Federation of Labor sends a message from the AFL convention expressing solidarity with the Irish struggle for liberty. He regrets he cannot attend a Boston mass meeting due to important duties in his organization. The AFL endorses Ireland’s right to self government and democracy.
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