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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1916

Page

6

Sinn Fein Leaders in Dublin Surrender Amid Fire and Guerilla War

In Dublin the rebellion nears collapse as Field Marshal French reports house to house fighting around Sackville Street and Boland's Mills. Troops close in on Dublin Castle area while dispersed rebels resist in fortified buildings. 70 prisoners taken including Countess Markievicz. Rioting damage exceeds $10 million, Metropole Hotel destroyed and Sackville Street wrecked.

Sackville Street French Sinn Dublin Ireland Nniscarthy Countess Markievich Sin Metropole

Connolly Not Dead Wounded at Dublin

London reports a telegram from Dublin says James Connolly was wounded by a bullet through the thigh bone while in the General Post Office. The rebel round looms large but officials say 5000 or fewer took part, led by James Connolly and the Larkin syndicalist faction.

Connolly Dublin London James Connolly Centrals News

Pearce Gives Up Provisional President Surrenders Unconditionally

Dublin rebels still fight around Sackville Street as Field Marshal French reports slow progress. Pearce reportedly surrenders unconditionally and accepts similar terms for followers. Connolly reportedly killed. Four Courts area encircled. Belfast and Londonderry normal. Galway area quiet with rebel bands near Athenry and Crumhwell.

Sackville London Dublin Sackville Street Viscount French Bolands Mills King’s End Pearce James Connolly Four Courts AW Informistics Ireland Belfast Uister Londonderry Galway Athenry Cramhwell Queenstown Finisecorthy Barrow Bridge Dublin & Southeastern

Rebels in Ireland Seek Ammunition Amid Quiet Dublin Morning

Dublin reports a seventh day of sporadic firing followed by a calmer night and morning. Authorities say rebel ammunition may be running low or saved for a final effort as the Irish rebellion presses on.

Dublin London

Fire and Sobriety Amid Siege in Dublin

Sinn Feiners are encircled in three city districts with no escape unless blending with civilians. Dublin Castle and military leaders feed civilians as bread meat flour and fish reach most districts. Fire consumes 15 to 20 mainly commercial buildings around Sackville Street, while the general post office remains held by rebels amid widespread clashes. Telegraphs are cut except for military use and no newspapers are published.

Dublin Castle Sackville Street General Post Office Dublin

Irish Constable Executed by Rebels in Dundalk

London April 30. Police constable Charles Magee was shot dead in the Dundalk district after rebels halted him, seized despatches, and forced him to a hedge. The inquest at County Louth infirmary heard the account and adjourned for a week at the Crown's request.

London Charles Magee Dundalk County Louth

Cambridge patrolman charged with larceny from office

Henry Jarrett of Harvard Street Cambridge was arrested on a larceny charge after officers witnessed him entering an office at 100 Milk Street and removing articles. A police watch had tracked thefts for three weeks, and Jarrett still held keys to the building he once protected.

Henry Jarrett Harvard Street Cambridge 100 Milk Street Jarrett

Surrender Ordered by Dublin Rebel Leader

A British Press Bureau statement says messengers from the Dublin rebel leader have been sent to Galway Clare Wexford Louth and Dublin counties to order surrender.

London Dublin Galway Clare Wexford Louth

Rebels surrender and troop movements reported in Ireland

The Irish command reports Dublin situation improving with rebels surrendering in Sackville Street the Four Courts and surrounding areas. 707 prisoners seized including Countess Marskievicz. Enniscorthy remains held as Wexford forces move to engage. Ashbourne and Galway show disbanding with limited arrests. New Ross Gorey Wicklow and nearby towns reported normal.

Irish Command Dublin Galway Clare Wexford South Royal Irish Constabulary Sackville Street Post Offen Four Courts Countess Marskievicz Enniscorthy County Meath New Ross Gorey Wicklow Bacenalstown Arrow Carlow Dunlavin

Irish Republic rally in New York backs Dublin revolutionaries

Thousands of Irish born and pro Irish sympathizers met in Times Square under United Irish Societies to back Dublin revolutionists and praise Germany for aid. They urged broader German support and recognition of Ireland as belligerent, with references to Redmond Carson and Casement amid fervent chants. The event drew a packed theater, a sea of tri color flags, and a larger crowd outside.

New York United Irish Societies Dublin Germany Ireland American France Gorhianw Tusland John Redmond Manard Carson Roger Casement Dennis A. Spellissy United Irish Soecieties Times Square

Proclaimed Ireland Free State Read As Irish Republic Declares

The Irish Republic provisional government proclaims sovereignty for Ireland and pledges freedoms, equality, and national destiny. Signatories include Peter Pearce, James Connolly, and James Connolly among others, with references to the Irish Volunteers and revolutionary groups. The document asserts allegiance of all Irish to the new state and vows defense of liberty until a permanent government is elected.

London Peter H. Pearce James Connolly Irish Republic Republic Ireland Provisional

Pearce Proclaims Irish Republic amid Dublin Uprising

President Pearce enters the General Post Office as rebels seize Dublin centers. A large placard proclaims the Irish Republic with calls for volunteers while crowds roar in Sackville Street and Pearce issues orders from the post office. The scene marks a dramatic moment in the rebellion.

Sinn Pearce Ireland Dublin Peter H. Pearce Sackville Street Post Office

Quiet in Louth County Report From Drogheda

London April 30 reports no outbreak in Louth County Ordee Drogheda. The Despatch says all is quiet at Drogheda though authorities stay prepared. Postal railway and telegraphic traffic remain restricted.

London Ordee Louth County Exchange ‘Telegraph Company Drogheda

Countess Markievicz Named Among Irish Prisoners

London reports an official notice announcing that seven hundred seven prisoners were taken in Ireland, including Countess Markievicz a noted militant socialist Sinn Feiner. Her Dublin home was raided under the defence of the realm act amid alleged presses, arms, and letters tied to Sinn Fein.

London Ireland Markievicz Countess of Markievicz James Larkin Dublin Sinn

Redmond Declares Home Rule Fees Responsible

The Irish movement faced strong opposition as Dublin led the attempt, with Sinn Fein and German agents linked to the unrest. Across Ireland, disturbances were mostly suppressed and the broader nation remained tranquil despite bloodshed and tension.

Redmond Dublin Sinn Fein Ireland

Ireland's Home Rule Movement Faces Setback in Dublin Riot

A British political voice contends the movement's abortive Dublin riot shows evolving public calm in England and the value of a native Irish executive and parliament backed by Irish opinion. It urges Americans not to overreact, insisting the effort has failed and will fail fully.

Ireland Irish Republican Brotherhood Irish Volunteers Irish Citizen Army America Europe Sydney Street England Trish Dublin

Local Hardware and Home Goods Listings in Dorchester Cambridge

A dense listing of hardware firms and hardware stores across Dorchester, Roxbury, and Cambridge. Entries include merchants and addresses such as H. Condon Nenponset Ave Dorchester, Hoyt Co Dorchester Ave, Humboldt Hardware Co Humboldt Ave, Riverside Hardware Co Massachusetts Ave, and Pill Bros Central Square Cambridge.

Bilings & Co Uphams Corner H. Condon Nenponset W. Bowman Cutter Dorchester Dorchester Haw. Co Washington St. Bator Sq Bowdoin St. Field's Corner Hdw Chas Mrs. B. Baker Beacon Str J. Carmichael Cambridge &J Massachusetts Av A. P. Greenleaf Brookline St Hill & Cowles Massachusetts& Av Pill Bros Central Sq Cambridge St Arlington John F. Berton Medford St Cutter & Roden Massachusetts Arlington Heights A. S. Jardine Auburndale L. Goring Beachmont Geo. F. Basserad Bedford G. Arthur Skelton Billerica E. A. King Braintree G. BE. Warren Brighton Norris Rigek East Watertown Lynn—Hutchinson Hdw. Co Munroe Shuide Ce Pension CW. Lynn Malden W. S. Knaulback Pleasant St Maplewood Stinney Heating & Plumbing Co Salem St Mattapan Reliable Hardware Store Blue Hill Ay Medford Jarmes T. Sinclair Medford Square Gardner Bros Park St Melrose Highlands K. J. Scribner Franklin St Natick—Fiske Corporation Needham Heights Lowmar Grocery Co Newton Centre Jemis & Jewett Union St Newton Ocean Rossindale J. P. Casey Belgrade Saxonville F. A. Priestly South Braintree Chandler South Lincoln—i Cousins & Co Stoneham Caldwell Wakefield E. M. Seabury Albion St. Josiah Matin St. Waverley

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