Lord Mayor of Cork Delivers Irish Freedom Plea in Boston
The youthful Lord Mayor of Cork attracts 25 000 marchers as he pleads for Irish independence in Boston. He denounces English rule and calls on Americans to recognize the Irish Republic while praising Boston’s support. Christened speakers at Mechanics Hall and the Common emphasize united action and aid from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkman
Ireland
Mechanics
Star and Stripes
Boston
United States
State House
America
John F. Harrigan
Thomas F. Nolan
Dennis F. Morgan
Thurles
Tipperary
John L. Fawsitt
Irish Republic
Thomas F. Murray
Albert W. Allen
Willam H. O’brien
James A. Dorsey
Frank C. Scanlon
William B. Larkin
O’donovan Rossa
Erin
Cork Men's Association
Ladies of
Charles Street
Boston Common
O’callaghan
Cork
Cecilia Kelter
Somerville
John J. Foley
England
Worcester
Concord
Larkin
O'Callaghan
Parade honors Lord Mayor of Cork in Boston reception
A massive parade greeted Lord Mayor O Callaghan as crowds cheered along Washington Street and Temple Place. Officers, veterans groups, Cork associations, and the Irish White Cross Nurses Auxiliary joined 800 uniformed veterans and thousands of spectators in a festive display with displays of flags and banners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Dwyer
Dartmouth
Beacon Streets
de Valera Guards
P. Oliver Rhold
Washington Street
Temple Place
O'Callaghan
John F. Harrigan
Worcester
Army
Navy
South End Post
American Legion
Joseph Keffernan
Legion
White Cross Nurses
Red Cross
Boston
Little Fellows
State House
Donal O'Callaghan
Cork
Beacon Street
Irish White Cross
O’callaghan
Donal O’callaghan
Irc
Lord Mayor O Callaghan addresses 50000 in Boston park
Lord Mayor O Callaghan of Cork appeals for unified Irish support across the United States before about 50 000 in a Boston park. He speaks Gaelic then English praising Ireland’s fight for freedom and urging American recognition and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Treland
America
O'Callaghan
Boston
Rebel Cork Charmers Speak at Mechanics Hall Rally in Boston
Lord Mayor of Cork receives immense ovation as Dona O Callaghan urges American action for Irish independence. Speakers including Harrigan and O Brien frame Ireland's cause as a fight for republican government and British restraint, urging Americans to back Ireland’s demand for self rule and accountability from Britain. The gathering adopts resolutions in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert W. Allen
Brooktyn
Gallagher
Charlestown
Thomas M. Nolan
Somerville
William H. O Brien
Donal O’callaghan
Cork
Irc
Boston
Dona O'Callaghan
Ireland
America
Republic
Singland
John F. Harrigan
William H. O’brien
James A. Dorsey
Morgan
Thurles
P. J. Tynan
South Boston
Osbert W. Allen
Brooklyn
J. C. Fawsitt
Irish Republic
Francis R. Slattery
Frank A. Scanion
Harrigan
St. Patrick's Day
Harding
Chicago
Mason
Washington
Lloyd George
Dr. Tynan
J. L. Fawsitt
England
Canada
South Africa
Australia
Crown of
Mayor O'Callaghan
Lord Mayor O Callaghan Wins Hearts in Boston Visit
Cork Lord Mayor Donal O Callaghan drew cheering crowds in Boston during a whirlwind visit. He traveled with De Valera Guards and others, met with officials, and posed for photos at Copley Plaza before a parade through Charles Street where he exchanged handshakes with admirers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Boston
Rhode Island
Mechanics’ Building
Providence
Pawtucket
South Station
Springfield
John J. Harrigan
Albert W. Allen
New York
John Larkin
Worcester
Thomas M. Nolan
James A. Watson
Johnl. Fawsitt
America
Frank €. Scanlon
Milton
Francis J. Horgan
John J. Foley
Joseph P. Tynan
Thomas Murray
James Gallaher
William H. O’brien
Copley Plaza
Charles Street
Americans pledge support for Ireland and oppose Tory oppression
The writer expresses solidarity with Ireland in its struggle against foreign despoilers and calls for continued American moral and practical support. They condemn Tory tactics and religious and racial warfare, urging the government to recognize Ireland as a nation born again and to continue backing its fight for freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connor
Old Bay
Ireland
Trishmen
England
France
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MacSwiney
Terence MacSwiney
Brixton
Free Nations of the Earth
American Association For the Recognition
Mechanics’ Hall
Great Britain
Lish
John F. Foley
I. R
Free Nations
United Irish
Association For ‘the Recognition of the
All Ireland
Fawsitt
Trish
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