Revision of its policy in Ireland
London reports that after a London conference with Viscount French Major-General MacReady and Irish secretary Sir Hamar Greenwood the government will employ every weapon to crush the terror in Ireland. The Times notes the gravity of the situation and says policy changes were decided last week in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ireland
Viscount French
MacReady
Hamar Greenwood
Dublin
London Times
Restrictions Lifted Under New Regime and Martial Law Provisions
The Times reports a move to remove irritants in order to create a more tolerant regime for the people. Troops will form flying columns to suppress crime and pursue terrorists while a captured murderer will be hanged. Martial law is not to be proclaimed.
Two Irish Senates Explored in London Debate
The May 18 House of Commons debate yields two Irish senates for north and south Ireland. Labour to oppose first clause and withdraw from discussions. Nationalists and some Liberals hint at similar stance. An Ulster exclusion amendment fails 204 to 80 as Carson warns of potential Sinn Fein actions.
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London
House of Commons
Northern
Southern Ireland
Labor Party
John Robert Clynes
Robert Cecil
Ulster
United Kingdom
Edward Carson
Sinn Fein Ireland
England
Retired Life Saver Receives Heroism Medal
Provincetown honors Captain W. W. Cook veteran of the Peaked Hill Bars life saving station with a gold medal for the 1898 rescue of the Willie H. Higgins crew off Cape Cod. The Higgins crew included Captain Anthony Freeman and Frank Long whose wife survived the perilous voyage after a gale and heavy seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincetown
W. W. Cook
Atlantic
Coast Guard
Peaked Hill
Captain Cook
Cape Cod
Atlantic Seaboard
Willie H. Higgins
Boston
Boothbay
Philadelphia
Anthony Freeman
A. N. Cole
F. Shea
Steward Frank Long
Race Point
High Head
Lyle
Higgins
Mrs. Long
Long
Tenants Flee From Cambridge Fire and Horse Rescue
A Cambridge blaze draws thousands as a barrel factory and a two story warehouse burn. Firemen save nine horses from the stable as Charles Olson is injured when his engine runs him over. The crowd blocks streets and ninetenement residents flee before containment around 11:30.
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Cambridge
Somerville
Boston
Chemical 1
Jerry
Charles Olson
Olson
George Nelson
Spring Street
Patrick Chamberlain
Ninth Street
Fuel crisis warned by Boston Chamber leader at annual meeting
David A. Ellis, head of the Boston Chamber fuel committee, warned that the region faces a severe fuel shortage next winter. He urged immediate merchant orders, pooling buys, and maximizing rail and water transport, with potential export embargo to avoid domestic scarcities. Election of directors followed his remarks.
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David A. Ellis
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Ellis
Fuel Commission
Europe
New England
Robert Amory
Alexander Chandler
Wallace B. Denham
Stanley King
James l. McConnell
Charles A. Pastene
Benjamin F. White
Grain Trade Room
John R. Macomber
James A. McKibben
William C. Brewer
Maritime Affairs
Edward J. Frost
Transportation Committee
Major F. W. Tully
Americanization Committee
Donor Children Give for Salvation Army Memorial Appeal
A Dedham family sends $5.50 from pennies to support the Salvation Army home service appeal at 67 Milk Street. William and Henry Nickerson, ages 10 and 12, raised the funds by selling peanuts outside their home on Commerce Street. The message asks only to note the donation in memory of a fallen overseas soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army Home Service Appeal
Milk Street
Salvation Army
Dedham
William
Henry Nickerson
W. G. Nickerson
Commerce Street
Burrill
Boston
New England
Gorton
Wilson Praises Salvation Army Submission to War Services
President Wilson telegraphed Evangeline Booth praising the Salvation Army for war services and wishing success in its fundraising appeal. He commended the organization for high value efforts and hoped the fund drive would exceed expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Salvation Army
Washington
Evangeline Booth
Sugar prices rise as Boston stores hike per pound
Stores in Greater Boston announce a 24 cent per pound sugar increase starting today due to refinery price jumps. Wholesale quotes show bulk sugar at 221 2 to 223 4 cents. Cuba shipments have paused, with two large cargoes expected to ports within 24 hours for Revere Refinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cuba
United Fruit Company
Levisa
Preston
Revere Sugar Refining Company
Plainfield
Banes
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Britain
Peaked Hill Bar Coast Guard
W. A. Cook
Portsmouth
Old Colony Trust Company
Op Colony Trust Company
Temple Place
Court Street
Boylston Street
Federal Reserve System
Gorton Fish
Gorton-Pew Fisheries
Gloucester
Mass
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